City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, June 17, 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 – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. Sully‑Miller Contracting, et al. v. City of Hesperia et al., SBSC Case No. CIVSB2410614
2.CA Arroyo Fund, Inc., et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. (SBSC Case No. CIVSB 2225409)
3.LCTH Investment, LP, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. (SBSC Case No. CIVSB 2303245)
4.LCTH Investment, LP, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. (SBSC Case No. CIVSB 2303246)
5.LCTH Investment, LP, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. (SBSC Case No. CIVSB 2310835)
6.Desert‑Candle, LP, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. (SBSC Case No. CIVSB 2504950) Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations Government Code Section – 54956.8
Water Rights
Agency Negotiator: Rachel Molina, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Al Vogler
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Water Rights
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
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney- The Council voted unanimously to purchase 50 acre-feet per year of water rights from the owner at a rate of $7,150/acre-foot for a total of $357,500.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to residents Christopher and Cecelia Marzullo, Pride Enhancement Program Honorees
2. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Vincent Gonzalez for winning It's a Gas to Go to Class event by the City Council GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Resident via voicemail
Bob Nelson
Ella Rogers
Robert Davie
Gina Whelan
Kim Koones
Bill Jensen
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Gregg that the Joint Consent Calendar minus items 5, 7, 8, and 12 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, June 3, 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
3. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the unaudited period ended April 30, 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.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
4. Townsend Public Affairs Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) for an additional $96,000, for a revised not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $264,000 and approve a one‑year contract extension for State and Federal Legislative Advocacy services.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
5. Agreement with Go2Zero Strategies to conduct a Waste Characterization Study Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Go2Zero Strategies in an amount not‑to‑exceed $131,685, funded by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, to conduct a Waste Characterization Study in the City of Hesperia.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
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
6. Pacific Products & Services, LLC Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with Pacific Products & Services, LLC in the amount of $120,000 for a new not‑to‑exceed amount of $500,000 and approve a one‑year contract extension for the purchase of traffic signs and sign materials during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025‑26.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
7. Fleet Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2025‑26
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1) year agreement with G & M Automotive Center, Inc. (G&M) in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $250,000 for fleet vehicle maintenance services.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez Travis May commented on this item.
A motion was made by Bennington, 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
8. Three‑Month Contract Amendment for Street Sweeping Services Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $103,500 to the existing contract with Guardian Street Sweeping (Guardian), resulting in a revised not‑to‑exceed total of $1,176,255 for street sweeping services, and extend the term of the contract through September 30, 2025.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez 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. D&H Water Systems ‑ New Contract
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year agreement with D&H Water Systems for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite chlorine in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $86,405, which includes a 10% contingency.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
10. Contract Amendment for Unarmed Security Services with Alltech Industries, Inc.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with Alltech Industries, Inc. for an additional $164,400 for a revised not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $579,364 and approve a one‑year contract extension for unarmed security services.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
11. Final Parcel Map No. 20899
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025‑16 approving Final Parcel Map No. 20899 to create two parcels from 2.5 gross acres within the Limited Agricultural (A1) zone located on the south side of Olive Street, approximately 850 feet east of Cottonwood Avenue (Applicant: G & S Outdoor Design, Inc. APN: 0409‑022‑07).
Sponsors: Administrative Analyst Dena Alcayaga
12. Assignment and Assumption Agreement Related to the Density Bonus Agreement for the Three Palms Apartments Project Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025‑22, approving the Assignment and Assumption Agreement related to the previously executed Density Bonus and Incentive Agreement for the Three Palms Apartments development, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents.
Sponsors: Economic Development Supervisor Eydee Jimenez and Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Lee, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 1 – Gregg
13. Council Chambers Equipment Upgrade
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a one‑year contract with Matrix Audio Visual Designs Inc (MatrixAV) in an amount not‑to‑exceed $239,183 to replace aging equipment with current and supported technology. This total includes a 5% contingency.
Sponsors: Deputy Human Resources/Risk Management Director Rita Perez and Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Fiscal Year (FY) 2025‑26 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Adoption Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (HWD) hold a Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolutions approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025‑26 Proposed CIP Budget for the City of Hesperia and the Hesperia Water District:
1) City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2025‑20 adopting the FY CIP 2025‑26 Budget 2) Resolution HWD 2025‑05 adopting the FY CIP 2025‑26 Budget 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
15. Vacate a Portion of Outpost Road
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing to receive public comments pursuant to Section 8320, subdivision (a) of the California Streets and Highways Code, and adopt Resolution 2025‑21 to vacate a portion of Outpost Road as described in attachments Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B." Sponsors: Administrative Analyst Dena Alcayaga
A motion was made by Ochoa, 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
16. 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 approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
17. Award Construction Contract for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing of the Ranchero Road Corridor Widening Project, C.O. No. 7139 Recommended Action
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District 1) Award a construction contract for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing of the Ranchero Road Corridor Widening Project (C.O. No. 7139) to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Beador Construction Company, Inc. for the base bid amount of $18,824,700; 2) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,882,470 for a total not‑to‑exceed contract amount of $20,707,170; 3) Approve the design of the project represented by the plans and Contract Documents and Specifications; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and any 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 by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Lee, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 1 ‑ Gregg
18. 2025‑2026 Community Assistance Program ‑ Grant Awards Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council, after reviewing the Hesperia City Council Advisory Committee (CCAC) Community Assistance Program (CAP) applicant rankings (Exhibit A), adopt Resolution No. 2025‑017 to approve Program Year (FY 2025‑26) CAP funding for each applicant.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman and Economic Development Supervisor Eydee Jimenez Call for Life Pregnancy Help Center commented on this item.
Rolling Start Inc commented on this item.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bennington, that this item be approved as amended. 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.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
No comments
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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Jessica Giber,
Assistant City Clerk