DATE:
July 21, 2026
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 Tina Souza, Senior Project Manager
Deanna Lestina, Project Manager
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Repairs: Ranchero Rd. & Primrose and Maple & Muscatel Basin
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District:
Accept the completed 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Road Repairs: Ranchero Rd. & Primrose and 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Maple & Muscatel Basin; Authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion for each project; and Authorize the release of all withheld retention amounts no sooner than thirty (30) calendar days following the date of recordation.
BACKGROUND
On December 23, 2025, a significant storm event brought unprecedented rainfall to the City of Hesperia and the surrounding High Desert region, with some areas receiving over 7.5 inches of rain. This event resulted in widespread flooding and extensive damage throughout the City.
On December 26, 2025, the City’s Director of Emergency Services issued a local emergency declaration (Resolution No. 2025-051), which was subsequently ratified by the City Council on December 29, 2025.
To expedite the City’s emergency response and protect public health, safety, and welfare, staff streamlined procurement procedures to advance critical repair work. This effort resulted in the subject emergency projects. The Projects included the following repairs below:
2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Road Repairs, Ranchero Rd. & Primrose included asphalt pavement reconstruction and shoulder repair on Ranchero Rd. 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Maple & Muscatel Basin included the removal of sediment and debris to restore the basin and the repair of the existing fencing.
On April 7, 2026, City Council and the Board of Directors ratified emergency purchases and amended the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget by Resolution No. 2026-18 and 2026-03, respectively, in response to the recovery efforts.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Expenditures for the subject projects were included in the ratification and budget amendment of April 7th. Construction for the projects was completed in May 2026. Total expenditures for each emergency repair project were as follows:
Description
Amount
2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Road Repairs, Ranchero Rd. & Primrose $70,510
2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Maple & Muscatel Basin $210,000
Upon acceptance of the Projects, staff will record a Notice of Completion for each project. In accordance with applicable requirements, retention funds will be released no sooner than thirty (30) calendar days following recordation.
Following City Council acceptance, each project will be covered by a one-year warranty period.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Public Safety - Ensure public safety resources adequately protect our community.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of the recommended action.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Notice of Completion Road Repairs, Ranchero Rd. & Primrose
2. Notice of Completion Maple & Muscatel Basin
3. Project Photos
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STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members, Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District Acceptance of 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Repairs: Ranchero Rd. & Primrose and Maple & Muscatel Basin July 21, 2026