City Council Chambers
City of Hesperia
9700 Seventh Ave.
City of Hesperia Meeting Minutes - Final
Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 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 - 4:30 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
Personnel Matters - Performance Evaluations
Government Code Section 54957
1. Performance Evaluation - City Attorney
2. Performance Evaluation - City Manager
CALL TO ORDER - 6:36 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 City of Hesperia
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
Closed session was recessed at 6:32 pm, to be reconvened at the close of the regular meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation to The San Bernardino County Children's Network declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
2. City Hall Employee of the Quarter to Yvonne Kliewer, Administrative Secretary by Nathan Freeman, Director of Development Services.
3. Recognition of former City Council Advisory Committee members by the City Council.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Bob Nelson
Ramon Franco
Joe Giammona
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
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
Treasurer's Cash Report for the unaudited period ended February 28, 2025 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/Board accept the Treasurer's Cash Report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.
City of Hesperia
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
4. Leasing Program for Wireless Communication Facilities on City- and Water Fund-Owned Property Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of Hesperia Water District approve the proposed Leasing Program for Wireless Communication Facilities on City- and Water District-owned property.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman
5. Award Professional Service Agreements for Engineering and Public Works Plan Check Services Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District approve the award of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to three (3) professional consultants to provide On-Call Engineering and Public Works Plan Check Services for an initial term of three (3) years and each contract in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for each consultant as follows:
Plan Check Consultant Firm
Transtech Engineers, Inc. $200,000
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. $200,000 WestLAND Group, Inc. $200,000
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
6. Consideration of the US-395 Utility Agreement with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District approve a utility agreement with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the reimbursement associated with the relocation of a portion of waterline within the City of Hesperia on US-395 Highway.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez Purchase of Audio / Video System for Interview and Observation Rooms Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of a new Genetec Audio / Video system to replace the video recording system in the two interview rooms and two observation rooms at the Hesperia Police Department.
Sponsors: Captain Steve Allen
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Public Hearing and Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025-2026 Action Plan
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Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and, upon accepting public testimony:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09, approving a) the City's Five Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan; and b) the 2025-2026 Action Plan, including any modifications or amendments as directed by the City Council;
2.Authorize staff to modify the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan based on City Council's direction; and
3.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and transmit all necessary documents, ensuring the City's timely receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman and Economic Development Supervisor Eydee Jimenez
Dr. Cisneros commented.
A motion was made by Gregg, 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
9. Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plans
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-010, including any necessary modifications, following public testimony;
2.Approve a substantial amendment to the 2021-2022, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plans by reallocating a total of $1,063,171 from unprogrammed prior-year (2019-2024) CDBG funds to the Program Year (PY) 2023 and PY 2024 Street Improvement projects; and
3.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and transmit all necessary documents, including the substantial amendment to the annual Action Plans and any additional amendments, to ensure the timely expenditure of CDBG funds.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman and Economic Development Supervisor Eydee Jimenez
Dr. Cisneros commented.
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
City of Hesperia
10. Consideration of the plans for the Animal Shelter Play Yard Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file a presentation on the upcoming Animal Shelter Play Yard.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez Dr. Cisneros commented.
Kim Koones commented.
Gina Whelan commented
Receive and file item.
11. Amend the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Services
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of the Hesperia Water District 1) Approve an amendment to each of the three existing contracts to provide on-call engineering services in the amount of $300,000 each, for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $650,000 each 2) Approve a two-year contract extension and
3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment to the Agreement and any other necessary documents related thereto.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bennington, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
12. Amend the Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Design Services for Roadway Projects Funded by the CDBG Program
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve an amendment to each of the three existing on-call contracts for On-Call Engineering Services for roadway improvement projects funded by the City's annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $350,000 each, for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $700,000 each;
2) Approve a two-year contract extension; and
3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment to the Agreement and any other necessary documents related thereto.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Pullen, that this item be approved. The motion carried City of Hesperia
by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
13. Consideration of the In-House Striping Program and the Purchase of Striping Equipment Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the implementation of an in-house roadway striping program;
2.Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Victorville Chevrolet for the purchase of one (1) 2024 Chevrolet 3500 flatbed truck in an amount not to exceed $65,000; and
3.Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Dispensing Technology Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Graco RoadLazer RoadPak Striping System in an amount not to exceed $89,985.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, 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.
Council Member Ochoa commented on Spanish translation services and Healthy Hesperia.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
City Attorney provided information to City Council regarding the increase of fines or fees relating to firework violations.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Deputy Hector Cuevas and Firefighter Ryan Spandrio at 8:41p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed session resumed at 8:53 pm and was adjourned at 10:03 pm, with no reportable action.
Fesseen
essica Giber,
Assistant City Clerk
City of Hesperia