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Council approves planning and water items

HesperiaOct 22, 20253 min read

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The council approved several citywide planning changes, including first readings for updates to development rules for accessory dwelling units, multi-family and mixed-use design standards, and the city’s specific plan. It also approved a $700,000 increase to a Hesperia Water District contract for well maintenance and repairs, bringing the revised contract limit to $2,365,032, and added $607,000 to the FY 2025-26 budget for that work.

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The meeting moved forward multiple land-use changes that affect how housing and other development can be built in Hesperia. Council also approved extra funding for water well maintenance and repairs, which should help keep water system work moving. A report on California Proposition 50 was received and filed, but no action was taken on it.

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Approved the joint consent calendar, including prior minutes, warrants, cash report, and routine financial items.
Authorized a $700,000 amendment to the General Pump Company contract for the Hesperia Water District, raising the not-to-exceed amount to $2,365,032, and adopted Resolution HWD 2025-12 adding $607,000 to the FY 2025-26 budget for water well maintenance and repairs to Well 14A and 5A.
Introduced and placed on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-04 for Specific Plan Amendment SPLA25-00004.
Introduced and placed on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-05 for Development Code Amendment DCA25-00003 to update standards for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
Introduced and placed on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-06 to add objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use residential projects and make related code changes.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 2025-42 and 2025-43 for the 2025 General Plan Update Circulation Element, including an amended version that adds the Eucalyptus interchange and Lemon Street bridge.
Received and filed the report on California Proposition 50 without taking action.
Appointed Jacqueline Escobar to the City Council Advisory Committee.

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City Council

Oct 22, 2025, 1:30 AMCity Council Chambers 9700 Seventh Ave., Hesperia CA, 92345 City Clerk's Office: (760) 947-1007scheduled

Closed Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM *City staff advises using alternative web browsers instead of Google Chrome to minimize buffering issues.

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT 9700 7th Avenue, Council Chambers, Hesperia, CA 92345
As a courtesy, please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices while the meeting is in session. Thank you.
Prior to action of the Council, any member of the audience will have the opportunity to address the legislative body on any item listed on the agenda, including those on the Consent Calendar. Individuals wishing to speak during General Public Comments or on a particular numbered item must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to the public comment portion of the agenda or before an agenda item is discussed. Comments will be limited to three minutes for General Public Comments, Consent Calendar items and New Business items. Comments are limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items. In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items or engage in question and answer sessions with the public. The City Council may ask brief questions for clarification; provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information and direct staff to add an item to a subsequent meeting.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda)
Individuals wishing to speak during General Public Comments or on a particular numbered item are requested to submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to the public comment portion of the joint agenda or before an agenda item is discussed. Comments will be limited to three minutes for General Public Comments, Consent Calendar items and New Business items. Comments are limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items. In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items or engage in question and answer sessions with the public. The City Council may ask brief questions for clarification; provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information and direct staff to add an item to a subsequent meeting.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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.
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.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Chair and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (HWD) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $700,000 to the existing contract with General Pump Company, for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,365,032, and adopt Resolution HWD 2025-12 amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget by an additional $607,000 for water well maintenance, repair services, and repairs to Well 14A and 5A.
PUBLIC HEARING
Individuals wishing to comment on public hearing items must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the numbered agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to an agenda item being taken up. Comments will be limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items. WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES Approve the reading by title of all ordinances and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-04 approving Specific Plan Amendment SPLA25-00004.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-05 approving Development Code Amendment DCA25-00003, modifying development standards associated with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-06 approving Development Code Amendment (DCA25-00002) and Specific Plan Amendment (SPLA25-00002) to incorporate Objective Design Standards (ODS) for multi-family and mixed-use residential projects by reference into the Hesperia Municipal Code and the Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (MSFCSP) and to make other modifications to the Development Standards to ensure consistency.
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-42 and 2025-43 to: 1) Certify the Addendum as complete in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Adopt the 2025 Circulation Element.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report which provides background and factual information regarding Proposition 50, scheduled for the November 4, 2025, Special Election in California.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Council may report on their activities as appointed representatives of the City on various Boards and Committees and/or may make comments of general interest or report on their activities as a representative of the City.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager, City Attorney or staff may make announcements or reports concerning items of interest to the Council and the public.
ADJOURNMENT
I, Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Hesperia, California do hereby certify that I caused to be posted the foregoing agenda on Thursday October 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code §54954.2. _____________________________ Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk Documents produced by the City and distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting regarding items on the agenda will be made available in the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.

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Summary

Council approves planning and water items

HesperiaOct 22, 20253 min read

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Projects mentioned

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Community Development Hesperia Community Redevelopment

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City Council

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Key decisions

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Approved the joint consent calendar, including prior minutes, warrants, cash report, and routine financial items.
Authorized a $700,000 amendment to the General Pump Company contract for the Hesperia Water District, raising the not-to-exceed amount to $2,365,032, and adopted Resolution HWD 2025-12 adding $607,000 to the FY 2025-26 budget for water well maintenance and repairs to Well 14A and 5A.
Introduced and placed on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-04 for Specific Plan Amendment SPLA25-00004.
Introduced and placed on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-05 for Development Code Amendment DCA25-00003 to update standards for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
Introduced and placed on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-06 to add objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use residential projects and make related code changes.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 2025-42 and 2025-43 for the 2025 General Plan Update Circulation Element, including an amended version that adds the Eucalyptus interchange and Lemon Street bridge.
Received and filed the report on California Proposition 50 without taking action.
Appointed Jacqueline Escobar to the City Council Advisory Committee.

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Meeting information

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City Council

Oct 22, 2025, 1:30 AMCity Council Chambers 9700 Seventh Ave., Hesperia CA, 92345 City Clerk's Office: (760) 947-1007scheduled

Closed Session - 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM *City staff advises using alternative web browsers instead of Google Chrome to minimize buffering issues.

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT 9700 7th Avenue, Council Chambers, Hesperia, CA 92345
As a courtesy, please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices while the meeting is in session. Thank you.
Prior to action of the Council, any member of the audience will have the opportunity to address the legislative body on any item listed on the agenda, including those on the Consent Calendar. Individuals wishing to speak during General Public Comments or on a particular numbered item must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to the public comment portion of the agenda or before an agenda item is discussed. Comments will be limited to three minutes for General Public Comments, Consent Calendar items and New Business items. Comments are limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items. In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items or engage in question and answer sessions with the public. The City Council may ask brief questions for clarification; provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information and direct staff to add an item to a subsequent meeting.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda)
Individuals wishing to speak during General Public Comments or on a particular numbered item are requested to submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to the public comment portion of the joint agenda or before an agenda item is discussed. Comments will be limited to three minutes for General Public Comments, Consent Calendar items and New Business items. Comments are limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items. In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items or engage in question and answer sessions with the public. The City Council may ask brief questions for clarification; provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information and direct staff to add an item to a subsequent meeting.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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.
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.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Chair and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (HWD) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $700,000 to the existing contract with General Pump Company, for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,365,032, and adopt Resolution HWD 2025-12 amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget by an additional $607,000 for water well maintenance, repair services, and repairs to Well 14A and 5A.
PUBLIC HEARING
Individuals wishing to comment on public hearing items must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the numbered agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to an agenda item being taken up. Comments will be limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items. WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES Approve the reading by title of all ordinances and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-04 approving Specific Plan Amendment SPLA25-00004.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-05 approving Development Code Amendment DCA25-00003, modifying development standards associated with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 2025-06 approving Development Code Amendment (DCA25-00002) and Specific Plan Amendment (SPLA25-00002) to incorporate Objective Design Standards (ODS) for multi-family and mixed-use residential projects by reference into the Hesperia Municipal Code and the Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (MSFCSP) and to make other modifications to the Development Standards to ensure consistency.
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-42 and 2025-43 to: 1) Certify the Addendum as complete in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Adopt the 2025 Circulation Element.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report which provides background and factual information regarding Proposition 50, scheduled for the November 4, 2025, Special Election in California.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Council may report on their activities as appointed representatives of the City on various Boards and Committees and/or may make comments of general interest or report on their activities as a representative of the City.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager, City Attorney or staff may make announcements or reports concerning items of interest to the Council and the public.
ADJOURNMENT
I, Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Hesperia, California do hereby certify that I caused to be posted the foregoing agenda on Thursday October 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code §54954.2. _____________________________ Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk Documents produced by the City and distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting regarding items on the agenda will be made available in the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.