E COA 4.2
INTERIOR STREETS. The Developer shall grant to the City an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for the interior streets. Streets shall be a minimum of 56 feet wide for Local Roads per the approved Alignment Study. Corner cut- off right of way dedication per City standards is required at all intersections, including interior roadways, except at knuckles. (E)
Final Map
Recordation
E COA 5.6
FIRE ACCESS. The development shall have a minimum of TWO points of vehicular access. These are for fire emergency equipment access and for evacuation routes. Single Story Road Access Width. All buildings shall have access provided by approved roads, alleys and private drives with a minimum twenty six (26) foot unobstructed width and vertically to fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches in height. Other recognized standards may be more restrictive by requiring wider access provisions. Multi Story Road Access Width. Buildings three (3) stories in height or more shall have a minimum access of thirty (30) feet unobstructed width and vertically to fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches in height. All Fire access shall comply with the Fire Protection Plan dated July 7, 2014. (F)
Final Map
Recordation
E COA 5.7
WATER SYSTEM. Prior to any land disturbance, the water systems shall be designed to meet the required fire flow for this development and shall be approved by the Fire Department. The required fire flow shall be determined by using California Fire Code. (F)
Final Map
Recordation
E COA 5.8
WATER SYSTEM-RESIDENTIAL. A water system approved by the Fire Department is required. The system shall be operational, prior to any combustibles being stored on the site. Fire hydrants shall be spaced no more than six hundred (600) feet apart (as measured along vehicular travel ways) and no more than three hundred (300) feet from any portion of a structure. Temporary fire water systems are not permitted. (F) Final Map
Recordation
E COA 5.9
FIRE TURNAROUND. An approved turnaround shall be provided at the end of each roadway one hundred and fifty (150) feet or more in length. Cul-de- sacs shall not provide access for more than 22 lots. Roadways shall not exceed a 12% grade and shall have a minimum forty (40) foot turning radius. (F)
Final Map
Recordation
E COA 5.10
EMERGENCY ACCESS. A minimum 26-foot wide all-weather
emergency/evacuation access with gates and knox boxes at each end shall be developed within Lots "UUU" and "ZZZ." This will provide a necessary connection between Streets "JJJJ" and "RRRR" in accordance with San Bernardino County Fire Department standards. (F)
Final Map
Recordation
E COA 5.11
AVIGATION EASEMENT. A portion of the project site is located within Safety Area C for Hesperia Airport as identified in the City's adopted Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan. The developer shall record an Avigation Easement to Hesperia Airport as approved by the City Attorney.
The easement and the required application and fees shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to review and approval by the City for recordation.
Final Map
Recordation
E COA 6.1
CONCURRENCY PLAN. Prior to recordation of a final map for any phase, a concurrency plan shall be submitted to the City illustrating improvements outlined in the PFFP required to be constructed with that phase. The concurrency plan must be approved by the reviewing authority prior to issuance of permits for development within the associated phase.
Final Map
Recordation
P COA 7.3 Approval of Improvement Plans Final Map
Recordation
B COA 1.2
LIGHT AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT ANNEXATION. Developer shall annex property into the lighting and landscape district administered by the Hesperia Recreation and Parks District for all parks three acres and larger (except view parks). The required forms are available from the Building Division and once completed, shall be submitted to the Building Division. (B)
Prior to
Building
Permit
Issuance
E COA 7.2
RECORDATION OF FINAL MAP. Final Map shall be approved by City Council and Recorded with the County of San Bernardino. €
Prior to
Building
Permit
Issuance
P COA 9.5
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLANS. The Developer shall submit three sets of landscape and irrigation plans including water budget calculations, required application fees and completed landscape packet to the Building Division with the required application fees. The landscaping plans shall be for the required landscaping along arterial streets, landscaping area along the street side yard and front yards of numbered lots, and within retention areas as required by the Planning Division. Plans shall utilize xeriscape landscaping techniques in conformance with the Landscaping Ordinance.
The number size type and configuration of plants approved by the City shall be maintained in accordance with the Development Code. (P, RPD) Prior to
Building
Permit
Issuance
B COA 6.3
ACOUSTIC STUDY (Mitigation Measure NOI-1). Prior to approval of building permits for residential development along Rancho Las Flores Parkway and all on-site four lane roads within the Specific Plan area (including Phase 1), a site-specific interior acoustic analysis shall be conducted using the Year 2036 Buildout Traffic volumes for all single- and multi-family residences proposed for development in areas where exterior sound levels are projected to exceed 60 Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL). The analysis shall ensure that the building design limits the interior noise environment to 45 CNEL or below in accordance with Mitigation Measure NOI-1. (P)
Prior to
Building
Permit
Issuance
B COA 6.3
NOISE BARRIERS (Mitigation Measure NOI-3). Prior to approval of building permits for residential or park development along Rancho Las Flores Parkway, noise barriers shall be constructed that reduce exterior use area noise levels to City standards (below 65 CNEL) in accordance with Mitigation Measure NOI-3. (P)
Prior to
Building
Permit
Issuance
B COA 6.6
CONSTRUCTION WASTE. The developer or builder shall contract with the City's franchised solid waste hauler to provide bins and haul waste from the proposed development. At any time during construction, should services be discontinued, the franchise will notify the City and all building permits will be suspended until service is reestablished. The construction site shall be maintained and all trash and debris contained in a method consistent with the requirements specified in Hesperia Municipal Code Chapter 15.12. All construction debris, including green waste, shall be recycled at Advance Disposal and receipts for solid waste disposal shall be provided prior to final approval of any permit. (B)
Prior to
Building
Permit
Issuance
F COA 7.5
COMBUSTIBLE PROTECTION. Prior to combustibles being placed on the project site, an approved all-weather fire apparatus access surface and operable fire hydrants with acceptable fire flow shall be installed. (F) Prior to
Building
Permit
Issuance
F COA 7.6
FIRE SPRINKLER NFPA#13/13D/13R. Automatic fire sprinkler systems complying with NFPA Pamphlet #13/13D/13R and the Fire Department standards are required. The fire sprinkler contractor shall submit three (3) sets of plans (minimum 1/8" scale) and shall include hydraulic calculations and manufacturer's specification sheets. The required fees shall be paid at the time of plan submittal. (F)
Prior to
Building
Permit
Issuance
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
E COA 4.7
INTERIOR STREETS- WATER. Interior water service shall be a looped system of 8" minimum P.V.C. water lines with hydrants at 660 foot intervals, including loops through the cul de sacs utilizing utility easements. Water mains in easements shall be ductile iron pipe. All utility easements shall be 15 feet minimum in width on one lot unless it is shared with another utility, in which case 20 feet is required on one lot per City standards. It is the Developer's responsibility to obtain any dedication(s) or easement(s) needed to construct water line. The Developer shall provide plan and profile per City standards. (E)
Final Map
Recordation
E COA 5.2
INTERIOR STREETS- SEWER. The Developer shall provide the appropriate sewer lines necessary to serve the project per the City Engineer. The Developer is required to provide a minimum diameter of 8" S.D.R. 35 P.V.C. sewer lines within the tract. Any sewer easements that are required will be a minimum of 15 feet in width on one lot unless it is shared with another utility, in which case 20 feet on one lot is required. It is the Developer's responsibility to obtain any dedication(s) or easement(s) needed to construct sewer line. The Developer shall provide plans and profiles per City standards. (E)
Final Map
Recordation
E COA 5.4
INTERIOR STREETS- Storm Drain. The Developer shall provide the appropriate storm drains necessary to serve the project per the Master Drainage Study for the Tapestry Specific Plan and the City Engineer. (E) Final Map
Recordation
B COA 10.1
HVAC CONDENSER NOISE ATTENUATION (Mitigation Measure NOI-4). Prior to issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for each development phase, attenuation of exterior heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) noise to levels to 55 dBA LEQ (for usable outdoor space) shall be ensured in accordance with Mitigation Measure NOI-4. (B)
Occupancy of
Any Unit
B COA 10.3
RESOURCE AND ENERGY CONSERVATION. Water conserving appliances and energy-saving devices, including solar panels, shall be installed at all residences, as well as commercial, industrial and other related structures to minimize energy and water use in the project and shall be a condition of issuance of building permits in accordance with Section 7 of the Tapestry Specific Plan. Architectural standards shall be considered, but shall not be used to preclude the deployment of solar panels on buildings or structures within the Tapestry Specific Plan. (B)
Occupancy of
Any Unit
P/E/W
S COA 10.5
UTILITY RELOCATION/UNDERGROUND. The developer is required to install water, sewer or construct street improvements or when required utilities shall be placed underground, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to relocate/underground any existing utilities at his/hers own expense.
Relocation/under grounding of utilities shall be identified upon submittal of the construction plans. (P, E, W/S)
Occupancy of
Any Unit
E COA 10.6
AS-BUILT PLANS. The Developer shall provide as-built plans, Notice of Completion, and One Year Maintenance Bonds to the Engineering / Water Sewer Departments. (E)
Occupancy of
Any Unit
E COA 10.7
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. All public improvements shall be completed by the Developer and approved by the Engineering Department. Existing public improvements determined to be unsuitable by the City Engineer shall be removed and replaced. (E)
Occupancy of
Any Unit
F COA 10.9
FIRE STATIONS (Mitigation Measure PUB-1). Prior to issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for each development phase, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief that fire service facilities existing at that time are adequate to enable the fire protection servers to achieve the City’s response time goal of six minutes for the subject development phase and existing development in accordance with Mitigation Measure PUB-1. (F) Occupancy of
Any Unit
F COA 10.10 HYDRANT MARKING. Blue reflective pavement markers indicating fire hydrant locations shall be installed as specified by the Fire Department. (F) Occupancy of
Any Unit
P COA 10.11
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLANS. The Developer shall submit three sets of landscape and irrigation plans including water budget calculations, required application fees and completed landscape packet to the Building Division with the required application fees. The landscaping plans shall be for the required landscaping along arterial streets, landscaping area along the street side yard and front yards of numbered lots, and within retention areas as required by the Planning Division. Plans shall utilize xeriscape landscaping techniques in conformance with the Landscaping Ordinance.
The number size type and configuration of plants approved by the City shall be maintained in accordance with the Development Code and approved Landscape Design Guidelines. (P, RPD)
Occupancy of
Any Unit
P COA 10.12
PARKS AND TRAILS. Parks as well as pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle trails shall be designed and developed in accordance with the Specific Plan and constructed in accordance with the concurrency plan approved by the City of Hesperia and dedicated to the City or the City’s designee. (P, RPD) Occupancy of
Any Unit
P COA 11.1
FENCING PLANS. A Low Masonry Wall with W.I. Fencing shall be constructed on private property along the boundary of the retention basins in accordance with Section 16.4.6 of the Tapestry Specific Plan (except along the boundary of the basin abutting private lots, where a six foot high split face masonry wall with decorative cap is required). Two complete sets of engineered construction plans for the required fencing shall be submitted to the Building and Safety counter. (P)
Occupancy of
Any Unit
P COA 11.2 MASONRY WALLS AND FENCING. The required masonry walls and wrought iron fencing shall be completed in accordance with City standards. (P) Occupancy of
Any Unit
B COA 11.3
TRASH AND WASTE REDUCTION. Transfer stations associated with waste reduction facilities and programs shall be implemented to help meet countywide and statewide waste reduction and recycling objectives. The project shall implement procedures regarding construction debris in accordance with the City’s Municipal Code, and shall utilize the City’s franchised trash company. (B)
Occupancy of
Any Unit
P COA 2.3
INDEMNIFICATION. As a further condition of approval, the Applicant agrees to and shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, and contractors harmless from and against any claim, action or proceeding (whether legal or administrative), arbitration, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution process), order, or judgment and from and against any liability, loss, damage, or costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, expert fees, and court costs), which arise out of, or are in any way related to, the approval issued by the City (whether by the City Council, the Planning Commission, or other City reviewing authority), and/or any acts and omissions of the Applicant or its employees, agents, and contractors, in utilizing the approval or otherwise carrying out and performing work on Applicants project. This provision shall not apply to the sole negligence, active negligence, or willful misconduct of the City, or its officials, officers, employees, agents, and contractors. The Applicant shall defend the City with counsel reasonably acceptable to the City. The Citys election to defend itself, whether at the cost of the Applicant or at the Citys own cost, shall not relieve or release the Applicant from any of its obligations under this Condition. (P) Ongoing
P COA 3.1 SPECIFIC PLAN. These conditions are concurrent with Ordinance No. 2015- 10 becoming effective (Tapestry Specific Plan). (P)
Ongoing
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
ONGOING
P COA 3.2
TAPESTRY SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS. Recordation or development within this tentative map is contingent upon compliance with all development requirements of the Tapestry Specific Plan, including but not limited to approval of the Development Agreement and a Public Facilities and Financing Plan. (E, P)
Ongoing
E COA 2.0
PLAN CHECK FEES. Developer shall provide the City with a security deposit in the amount as determined in the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement for plan check services and staff time associated with the project as set forth in the terms of the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement dated May 16, 2022. City shall bill the developer monthly for all costs incurred as listed under Section 2 of the Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement. (E)
Ongoing
P COA 7.4
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOTS. The Developer shall provide a site plan for review and approval for the development of any portion of Lots 25 and 26 of Tract 18989. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 7.9
SENSITIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES (Mitigation Measure BIO-2). During the City’s normal project-specific environmental review (Initial Study) process for all future, discretionary, public improvement and private development projects beyond Phase 1, the City shall determine the possible presence of, or confirm the extent of, potential impacts of the action on sensitive vegetation communities. Mitigation for impacts to sensitive vegetation communities shall be provided in accordance with Mitigation Measure BIO- 2, prior to the issuance of grading permits for each phase of development. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 7.10
JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION (Mitigation Measure BIO-5). During the City’s normal project-specific environmental review (Initial Study) process for all future, discretionary, public improvement and private development projects beyond Phase 1, a qualified biologist shall conduct a jurisdictional delineation to identify Waters of the US (WUS) and Waters of the State (WS) in accordance with Mitigation Measure BIO-5. The results of the delineation shall be summarized in a Jurisdictional Delineation Report, subject to approval by the City, RWQCB, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). (P) Ongoing
P COA 7.11
IMPACT MITIGATIONS FOR WATERS OF THE US AND WATERS OF THE STATE (Mitigation Measure BIO-6). Impacts upon Waters of the US and Waters of the State shall first be avoided and then minimized to the maximum extent practicable by the Project design. Where avoidance of these areas is not feasible, mitigation shall be provided in accordance with Mitigation Measure BIO-6 to the satisfaction of the City, USACE, CDFW, and/or RWQCB, as applicable. The types of mitigation required may include on- site protection, enhancement, restoration, establishment (creation) or a combination thereof. Mitigation shall be in-kind and in the same watershed as the impacts. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 7.12
LISTED PROTECTED PLANTS (Mitigation Measures BIO-8 thru 11). During the City’s normal project-specific environmental review (Initial Study) process for all future, discretionary, public improvement and private development projects, a qualified biologist shall conduct surveys during the appropriate season(s) to identify special status plant species locations and numbers within the subject phase of development in accordance with Mitigation Measures BIO-8 thru 11. The results of the surveys shall be summarized in a report, subject to approval by the City. (P) Ongoing
P COA 8.1
NONLISTED PROTECTED PLANTS (Mitigation Measure BIO-9). Impacts to non-listed, special status plant species shall first be avoided where feasible, and where not feasible, impacts shall be compensated, for example, through reseeding (with locally collected seed stock) of temporarily impacted areas and/or plant salvage and relocation to temporarily impacted areas, all within the Specific Plan area. A qualified biologist shall prepare a phase-specific Mitigation Plan in accordance with Mitigation Measure BIO-9. The Mitigation Plan shall be approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading permits for that phase. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 8.2
PRE-CONSTRUCTION SURVEY (Mitigation Measures BIO-12 and 13). A pre- construction survey for the burrowing owl shall be conducted by a City- approved and licensed biologist, no more than 30 days prior to ground disturbance, consistent with Mitigation Measures BIO-12 and 13. Further, in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFW 2012), breeding and non-breeding season surveys shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to determine the presence/absence of the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia; BUOW) for all phases of the development containing suitable BUOW habitat (potential suitable BUOW habitat is present throughout the Specific Plan area). The report shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of the grading permit for each phase. (P) Ongoing
P COA 8.3
AVIAN BREEDING SURVEY (Mitigation Measure BIO-18). It is anticipated that vegetation clearing shall generally be scheduled to take place outside of the general avian breeding season (which generally occurs from February through August). Tree removal/trimming shall generally be scheduled to take place outside the raptor breeding season (which generally occurs from January through August). Each phase of development will be subject to the specific date restrictions in use by the City at the time grading permits for that phase are issued. If vegetation clearing and/or tree removal/trimming cannot occur outside the general avian and raptor breeding seasons, then a pre-construction survey for avian nesting shall be conducted by a qualified biologist within seven calendar days prior to construction. A report summarizing the survey results shall be submitted to the City prior to the initiation of grading activities. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 8.4
CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN (Mitigation Measures CUL-1 thru 8). Prior to issuance of grading permits for each Project phase beyond Phase 1, any historical or archaeological resources identified within the area covered by the TTM that cannot feasibly be preserved in place shall be evaluated for listing on the CRHR in accordance with Mitigation Measures 1 thru 8. To obtain sufficient data to assess the significance and integrity of the affected cultural resources, a cultural resources evaluation program shall be completed by a qualified cultural resources management professional. The evaluation program will include the development of an appropriate research design and methodological approach to evaluate all known historical and archaeological resources that have the potential to be impacted by development. The findings of the cultural resources evaluation program shall be presented in a technical report to be submitted to the City for review and approval. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 8.5
CULTURAL RESOURCES UNANTICIPATED DISCOVERY PROTOCOL (Mitigation Measure CUL-7). The Project proponent shall minimize or avoid impacts to potentially significant archaeological resources discovered during construction by developing and implementing an Unanticipated Discovery Protocol as part of the CRMP in accordance with Mitigation Measure CUL-7. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 8.6
CULTURAL RESOURCES TRAINING (Mitigation Measure CUL-9). Prior to the onset of construction activities, a workshop shall be held to brief all construction workers and supervisors on the types of cultural and paleontological resources that could be found in the area in accordance with Mitigation Measure CUL-9. The training shall identify the procedures to be followed should cultural or paleontological resources be encountered during construction as well as the penalties for unauthorized collection of artifacts or fossils and the need to temporarily redirect work away from the location of any unanticipated discovery of archaeological or paleontological resource until it is recorded and adequately documented and treated by a qualified professional. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 9.1
PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES FIELD SURVEY (Mitigation Measure CUL- 10). Prior to issuance of grading permits for each project phase underlain by geologic units with high potential for fossil resources (Figure 3.5-1), the Project proponent shall retain a qualified paleontologist to undertake a comprehensive paleontological field survey of the area covered by the TTM. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 9.2
PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN (Mitigation Measures CUL-11 thru 13). Prior to issuance of grading permits for phases determined to be underlain by geologic units with moderate or high potential to contain fossil resources, the Project proponent shall retain a qualified paleontologist to prepare and implement a Paleontological Resource Mitigation Plan (PRMP) in accordance with Mitigation Measures CUL-11 thru 13. The developer shall also provide evidence to the City that a qualified paleontologist has been retained to observe grading activities and to salvage and catalog fossils. The paleontologist shall be present at the pre- construction meeting, shall establish procedures for paleontological resource surveillance and shall also establish procedures for temporarily halting or redirecting work to permit sampling, identification and evaluation of fossils. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 9.3
DISCOVERY OF HUMAN REMAINS (Mitigation Measure CUL-14). In the event that human remains are encountered, work shall halt in the immediate vicinity of the discovery and the San Bernardino County coroner and a qualified cultural resources management professional will be contacted in accordance with Mitigation Measure CUL-14. If the human remains are determined to be those of a Native American, the coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) within 24 hours of identification. The NAHC will then identify the person(s) thought to be the Most Likely Descendent (MLD), who shall help determine what course of action should be taken in dealing with the human remains. Vehicles, equipment and unauthorized personnel will not be permitted within 60 feet of the discovery site until work is allowed to resume. Work may not resume until notification requirements and proper assessments have been completed. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 9.6
STATE AND FEDERAL APPROVALS. The Developer shall obtain all necessary state and federal permits, approvals and other entitlements, where applicable, prior to each phase of the development of the project. (P) Ongoing
E/P COA 11.4
VALIDATION OF TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS. The Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) shall be reviewed and validated prior to issuance of building permits for the 1st unit within Phase 1 and the project conditions of approval shall be adjusted accordingly. The TIA shall be revalidated for each additional 10% of the units within the project in order to prioritize and require construction of infrastructure improvements. Prior to development within subsequent phases, the TIA shall be validated to account for existing and proposed development as well as any Specific Plan Amendments or density transfers approved in accordance with the Specific Plan. (E, P) Ongoing
E/P COA 11.
6 STREET AND HIGHWAY FUNDING AND IMPROVEMENTS. The number of units that may be permitted at any given time shall be conditioned on the construction of the required improvements to the Hesperia Street network, including Ranchero Road or other alternative routes which are determined by the City to be needed to accommodate the increased volume of circulation to be generated by the development and to the construction of other required infrastructure and public or community facilities needed to support the proposed units. These required improvements shall be substantiated by the traffic impact analysis and any subsequent validations as the project is developed. (E,
Ongoing
P COA 11.7 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE PROHIBITED. Recreational all-terrain vehicle use shall be prohibited throughout the project area. (P)
Ongoing
P COA 11.8
WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES/OPEN BURNING. Open burning will be restricted or prohibited within the project area. Fireplaces shall not be designed to burn wood. Fireplaces using natural gas or pellet stoves are permitted. (P)
Ongoing
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council Members
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Cassandra Sanchez, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Kevin Sin, Deputy City Engineer
Tina Souza, Senior Project Manager
Deanna Lestina, Project Manager
SUBJECT: Establishment of the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project as a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Appropriating of Funding for Waterline Upsizing
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Water District:
1. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 2025-50 and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. 2025-17 amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 -26 Capital Improvement Budget by appropriating $250,000 to Water Capital Fund 701 (Fund 701); and
2. Approve the establishment of the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project as a Capital Improvement Project (CIP).
BACKGROUND
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), in coordination with Caltrans, is moving forward with major transportation improvements along the Highway 395 corridor, a designated “Priority Interregional Highway” th at carries approximately 30,000 vehicles per day and serves as a key route for goods movement and future regional mobility, including access to the planned Brightline West High Speed Rail station at Joshua Street. Within Hesperia, the project includes roadway widening, new turn pockets, and drainage improvements, which require the relocation of several existing City waterlines. Because these waterlines have prior rights, SBCTA will fund all required relocation work.
The affected segments were identified in the City’s 2008 Water Master Plan and recommended for upsizing to 12 inches in 2012 to meet future capacity needs and improve system reliability.
While SBCTA will cover the full cost of the required relocation, the City is responsible only for the betterment cost, between the existing 6-inch and 8-inch lines and the proposed 12-inch upgrade.
This coordinated effort ensures system improvements are completed efficiently while supporting the overall Highway 395 Improvements Project.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The estimated cost to upsize the waterline to a 12-inch main is $250,000, covering the additional material and installation costs to upgrade from the existing 6 -inch and 8-inch lines. SBCTA will
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members, Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District Establishment of the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project as a Capita l Improvement Project (CIP) and Appropriating of Funding for Waterline Upsizing
December 2, 2025
fund all other relocation costs associated with the project. Implementation of the relocation and upsizing will be coordinated with SBCTA’s design and construction schedule to minimize service disruptions and ensure timely completion. This approach provides a cost -effective, practical solution that addresses both th e immediate relocation needs and supports the City’s long -term water system goals at a reduced cost to the City.
Should the City Council and Water Board not approve this project, the future watermain upsizing project would require Caltrans approval. It is estimated that such a project would cost at minimum $2.5M, as the City would be responsible for all design and construction costs.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Public Safety – Ensure public safety resources adequately protect our community.
Future Development – Facilitate balanced growth to ensure cohesive community development and pursue economic development.
Financial Health – Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
Capital Improvement – Continually evaluate capital improvement priorities.
FISCAL IMPACT
Should the City Council approve, f unding for the project will require amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 -26 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $250,000 to the Water Capital Fund (Fund 701) and establishing a Construction Order.
All other relocation costs associated with the project, including design, construction, and restoration, will be funded by SBCTA.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Do not fund the upsizing at this time . The waterline would be relocated in -kind to match the existing 6 -inch and 8 -inch pipe sizes, with SBCTA covering all relocation costs. Upsizing would be the City’s responsibility in the future.
2. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Joint Resolution No. 2025-50 and HWD No. 2025-17
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-50
RESOLUTION NO. HWD NO. 2025-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HESPERIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING $250,000 TO THE WATER CAPITAL FUND (FUND 701) AND ESTABLISH A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE HIGHWAY 395 WATERLINE RELOCATION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), in coordination with Caltrans, is implementing the Highway 395 Improvements Project, which will require the relocation of existing City waterlines within the project corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City’s existing waterlines within the project limits have prior rights, requiring SBCTA to fund all relocation costs in-kind; and
WHEREAS, the City’s 200 8 Water Master Plan, recommended upsizing the affected waterline segments to 12 inches to meet long-term system capacity and reliability goals; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost to upsize the waterline to 12 inches is $250,000, covering the additional materials and installation, with SBCTA funding all other relocation costs associated with the project; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Capital Improvement Budget to provide funding for the upsizing of the waterline.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HES PERIA CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Capital Improvement Budget is hereby amended to appropriate $250,000 to the Water Capital Fund (Fund 701).
Section 2. The City Council and Water Board hereby approve the establishment of the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project as a Capital Improvement Project (CIP).
Section 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to implement the funding and coordinate the upsizing work with SBCTA.
Section 4. That City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of December 2025.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
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City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Melinda Sayre, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
Kelly Brady, Public Relations Analyst
SUBJECT: Traffic Cabinets Wrap Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff on opportunities to implement a traffic cabinet wrap program throughout the city.
BACKGROUND
At the September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting, Council Member Ochoa requested to explore ideas and opportunities to wrap utility boxes with public art.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Traffic cabinets in the City of Hesperia present an opportunity to display art while beautifying the area, enhancing heavily traveled corridors, and supporting community b randing. Wrapping the traffic cabinets serves other purposes as well, such as reducing temperatures within the box which helps to extend infrastructure life. Cabinet wraps are also believed to be as easy to clean as unwrapped cabinets. It is not recommended that paint is applied directly to the cabinets because having an artist work for an extended period in the right-of-way may present a hazard and because the paint would likely deteriorate in the sun or with the application of cleaner used in graffiti removal.
There are currently 32 traffic cabinets in the City, with the potential for four additional cabinets to be added next year. Staff recommends beginning with a phased approach, starting with ten (10) cabinets located on Main Street between I Avenue and Maple Avenue.
To implement this new program, it is recommended that City Council approve a theme for phase one, such as Desert Beauty. Next, t he City Council is asked to select from one of the following options to obtain cabinet art:
A) Host a contest for local high school art students, with selected artwork featured on the wraps. Judging could be done by the City Council or the City Council Advisory Committee, or instead a poll could be conducted on social media to allow for community voting . Ten artists are selected;
B) Host a photography contest for Hesperia residents, with selected photographs featured on the wraps. Judging could be done by the Cit y Council or the City Council Advisory Committee, or instead a poll could be conducted on social media to allow for community voting. Ten photographers are selected.
Staff Report to the City Council
Traffic Cabinets Wrap Discussion
December 2, 2025
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Future Development — Facilitate balanced growth to ensure cohesive community development and pursue economic development.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost estimates per traffic cabinet range from $1,480 to $3,200; this includes the design, surface preparation on each traffic cab inet, and installation of the wrap material. With the recommended phased approach of ten (10) traffic cabinets for FY 2025 -26, it is anticipated that first year of the program costs will range from $14,800 to $32,000. Should the City Council approve this program, a budget amendment will be presented during the Mid-Year review that will be presented in February 2026. At that time, staff will have an actual projected cost for the ten (10) traffic cabinets.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Traffic signal map on Main Street from I Avenue to Maple Avenue.