City Council Chambers
City of Hesperia 9700 Seventh Ave.
City of Hesperia Meeting Minutes - Final
Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, June 3, 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
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - SPECIAL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 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. One (1) Case
Personnel Matters - Performance Evaluations
Government Code Section 54958
1. Performance Evaluation - City Attorney
2. Performance Evaluation - City Manager
CALL TO ORDER - 6:34 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
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A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Gregg, that item #11 be tabled to the June 17", 2025 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney- No reportable action
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Hesperia Unified School District Superintendent Dave Olney commemorating his years of dedicated service to the Hesperia unified School District.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Resident via voicemail
Resident via voicemail
Bob Nelson
Kim Jones
Patrick Vogel
Kim Koones
Gina Whelan
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Benington, seconded by Ochoa that the Joint Consent Calendar minus items 5, 6, 7 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay:
Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, May 20, 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
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3. Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City of Hesperia, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, Hesperia Fire Protection District, and Hesperia Water District Council/Boards/Commissions enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the independent certified public accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) LLP, in the not to exceed amount of $143,060, to perform the audit of the City and its component units, for the fiscal year end June 30, 2025, as well as additional required State reporting for the year end June 30, 2025.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
4. TLC Animal Removal Services
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with TLC Animal Removal Services in the amount of $36,000, for a total not-to-exceed revised amount of $177,000 over the total 5 years, and to approve a one-year contract extension for animal disposal services.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
5. Consideration of Ji Vel Relief Services Veterinary Contract Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with Ji Vel Relief Services in the amount of $170,600 per year, for a revised not to exceed the amount of $325,600 and approve a one-year contract extension for Spay and Neuter, telemedicine, vaccination clinics, and premise permit services.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Resident via voicemail commented on this item.
Kim Koones commented on this item.
Gina Whelan commented on this item.
Robert Davie commented on this item.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Lee, Gregg and Ochoa
Nay: 2 - Bennington and Pullen
6. Award Professional Service Agreements for Sewer System Planning and Design Support 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 Carollo Engineers, Inc. for $197,505 to provide sewer system planning and design support services for the City of Hesperia.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Pullen, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
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Nay: 2 - Lee and Gregg
7. G & M Automotive Center, Inc. Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to increase the contract with G & M Automotive Center, Inc. for $50,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $925,000 for vehicle maintenance and repairs through the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, ending June 30, 2025.
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:
8. Amend Project Funding Agreement with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Ranchero Road Widening Project
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Project Funding Agreement (PFA) No. 17-1001692 between San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the City, extending the contract for construction of the Ranchero Road Widening Project, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Amendments to Title 14, Chapter 14 of the Hesperia Municipal Code related to Cross Connections and Backflow Devices
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District (District) introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-02 regarding cross connections and backflow devices; amending Title 14, Chapter 14.04 of the Hesperia Municipal Code.
Sponsors:Water Operations Manager Jeremy McDonald
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be tabled and be brought back to the June 17th, 2025 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
10. Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Operating Budget Adoption
Recommended Action:
City of Hesperia
It is recommended that the City Council/Board's adopt the following Resolutions approving the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget for the City of Hesperia, Hesperia Housing Authority, Hesperia Fire Protection District, and Hesperia Water District:
1)City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2025-18 adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget 2)City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2025-19 adopting the GANN Appropriations Limit 3)Hesperia Housing Authority Resolution HHA 2025-03 adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget 4)Hesperia Fire Protection District Resolution HFPD 2025-02 adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget 5)Hesperia Fire Protection District Resolution HFPD 2025-03 adopting the GANN Appropriations Limit 6)Hesperia Water District Resolution HWD 2025-04 adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget 7) Joint Resolution No. 2025-15, HHA 2025-02, HFPD 2025-01, and HWD 2025-03 re-adopting the Financial Policies
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregg requested to bring back the policy and/or memo regarding city staff communicating with City Council and recognize Ms. Taylor for having a kindergarten promotion event.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
No comments
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.in honor of Hesperia firefighter and Council Member Pullen's son's 1gth birthday.
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Jessica Giber,
Assistant City Clerk
City of Hesperia