City Council Chambers
City of Hesperia 9700 Seventh Ave.
City of Hesperia Meeting Minutes - Final
Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
CLOSED SESSION - 5:15 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tem Gregg, Council Member Bennington, Council Member Ochoa and Council Member Pullen
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. Two (2) Cases
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)4
1. Two (2) Cases
CALL TO ORDER - 6:31 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tem Gregg, Council Member Bennington, Council Member Ochoa and Council Member Pullen
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk - None E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney- No reportable action taken City of Hesperia
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Jeri Pike (via voicemail)
Kim Jones
Gina Whelan
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Pullen that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
2. Warrant Run Report (City - Successor Agency - Housing Authority - Community Development Commission - Water)
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/Board ratify the warrant run and payroll report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
3. Approval of Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement with CRP/Hesperia Owner, LLC (Newcastle) Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement (Agreement) between the City and CRP/NC Hesperia Owner, LLC (Newcastle) for 1) the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Poplar Street, to enhance public safety and support future development in the area, and which is related to Newcastle's development and construction of an approximately 408,977 square-foot industrial building, located at the southwest corner of Mesa Linda Street and Sultana Avenue; and 2) allow Newcastle to utilize an interim truck route for access to and from their project site until such time that a traffic signal is completed at the intersection of Highway 395 and Poplar Street and require Newcastle to place a bond into an escrow account that is equal to the amount of the estimated traffic signal costs; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman City of Hesperia
NEW BUSINESS
4. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review be received and filed and he related following resolutions, which amend the respective FY 2024-25 Budgets for the City o lesperia and the Hesperia Water District be approved
1)City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2025-05
2)Hesperia Water District HWD No. 2025-01
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members reported on various events and Committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregg requested a report on adoption events, volunteer outreach, donations, and requested the City Manager to provide information on city staff emails.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
City Manager thanked staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk
City of Hesperia