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Council adopts new building codes

HesperiaDec 3, 20252 min read

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Hesperia City Council adopted the 2025 California Building Codes, approved a $250,000 waterline project budget amendment, and moved forward with a new veterinary services contract.

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The council approved updated building rules for the city, which affect how construction and safety standards are applied locally. It also set aside $250,000 for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project and approved a one-year veterinary services contract worth up to $197,000. Council members also asked staff to return with more discussion on a possible traffic cabinet wrap program and community participation.

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Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08 approving the 2025 California Building Codes.
Approved a one-year contract with Ji Vel Relief Veterinary Services, not to exceed $197,000.
Established the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project as a capital improvement project and appropriated $250,000 to Water Capital Fund 701.
Directed staff to bring back the traffic cabinet wrap program for further discussion on themes and community participation.
Approved the 2025-26 Statement of Investment Policy and the Annual 2026-27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule as part of consent items.
Appointed Council Member Bennington as Mayor and Council Member Pullen as Mayor Pro Tem.

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Dec 3, 2025, 2:30 AMCity Council Chambers 9700 Seventh Ave., Hesperia CA, 92345 City Clerk's Office: (760) 947-1007 *City staff advises using alternative web browsers instead of Google Chrome to minimize buffering issues.scheduled

No Closed Session Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM

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.
NO CLOSED SESSION
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
COUNCIL/BOARD REORGANIZATION
Election of Officers: A. Selection of the Mayor/Chair to serve for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Commission, Housing Authority, Hesperia Fire Protection District and Hesperia Water District (term to expire at the first regular meeting held in December 2026). B. Selection of the Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair to serve for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Commission, Housing Authority, Hesperia Fire Protection District and Hesperia Water District (term to expire at the first regular meeting held in December 2026).
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 Special meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 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/Commission adopt Joint Resolution No. 2025-49, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. SA 2025-02, Hesperia Housing Authority Resolution No. HHA 2025-07, Community Development Commission Resolution No. CDC 2025-01, Hesperia Fire Protection District Resolution No. HFPD 2025-04, and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. HWD 2025-16, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Statement of Investment Policy.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA 2025-01, approving the Annual 2026-27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS), including the Successor Agency’s FY 2026-27 Administrative Budget, and authorizing staff to present the ROPS to the Oversight Board for its consideration and approval.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a one-year contract with Ji Vel Relief Veterinary Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $197,000, and to approve a one-year contract for Spay and Neuter, telemedicine, vaccination clinics, and premise permit services.
CONSENT ORDINANCES
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: Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No. 2025-08, adopting changes to Hesperia Municipal Code Chapters 15.04; adopting and amending the following codes and their references: the 2025 California Building Code, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Electrical Code, the 2025 California Mechanical Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Fire Code, the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, the 2025 California Energy Code, the 2025 California Historical Building Code, the 2025 California Administrative Code, the 2025 California Existing Building Code, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (all hereafter referenced as the Building Codes) and hold a public hearing regarding this matter on November 18, 2025 and continue the hearing to December 2, 2025.
Recommended Action: Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No. 2025-09 and Resolution No. 2025-44, approving Specific Plan Amendment SPLA25-00001 and revised Tentative Tract Map No. 18955 (TTR25-00002), to amend the land use designation of multiple Planning Areas within the Tapestry Specific Plan (referred to as Silverwood) and to make modifications to the lot layout for multiple Planning Areas under TTM No.18955.
NEW BUSINESS
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).
Recommendation Action: It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff on opportunities to implement a traffic cabinet wrap program throughout the city.
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 Wednesday, November 26, 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.
REFRESHMENTS
COUNCIL/BOARD REORGANIZATION
CONSENT ORDINANCES

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Council adopts new building codes

HesperiaDec 3, 20252 min read

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Hesperia City Council adopted the 2025 California Building Codes, approved a $250,000 waterline project budget amendment, and moved forward with a new veterinary services contract.

Projects mentioned

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Community Development Hesperia Community Redevelopment Capital Improvement Project

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Key decisions

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Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08 approving the 2025 California Building Codes.
Approved a one-year contract with Ji Vel Relief Veterinary Services, not to exceed $197,000.
Established the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project as a capital improvement project and appropriated $250,000 to Water Capital Fund 701.
Directed staff to bring back the traffic cabinet wrap program for further discussion on themes and community participation.
Approved the 2025-26 Statement of Investment Policy and the Annual 2026-27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule as part of consent items.
Appointed Council Member Bennington as Mayor and Council Member Pullen as Mayor Pro Tem.

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City Council

No Closed Session Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM

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.
NO CLOSED SESSION
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
COUNCIL/BOARD REORGANIZATION
Election of Officers: A. Selection of the Mayor/Chair to serve for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Commission, Housing Authority, Hesperia Fire Protection District and Hesperia Water District (term to expire at the first regular meeting held in December 2026). B. Selection of the Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair to serve for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Commission, Housing Authority, Hesperia Fire Protection District and Hesperia Water District (term to expire at the first regular meeting held in December 2026).
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 Special meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 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/Commission adopt Joint Resolution No. 2025-49, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. SA 2025-02, Hesperia Housing Authority Resolution No. HHA 2025-07, Community Development Commission Resolution No. CDC 2025-01, Hesperia Fire Protection District Resolution No. HFPD 2025-04, and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. HWD 2025-16, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Statement of Investment Policy.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA 2025-01, approving the Annual 2026-27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS), including the Successor Agency’s FY 2026-27 Administrative Budget, and authorizing staff to present the ROPS to the Oversight Board for its consideration and approval.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a one-year contract with Ji Vel Relief Veterinary Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $197,000, and to approve a one-year contract for Spay and Neuter, telemedicine, vaccination clinics, and premise permit services.
CONSENT ORDINANCES
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: Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No. 2025-08, adopting changes to Hesperia Municipal Code Chapters 15.04; adopting and amending the following codes and their references: the 2025 California Building Code, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Electrical Code, the 2025 California Mechanical Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Fire Code, the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, the 2025 California Energy Code, the 2025 California Historical Building Code, the 2025 California Administrative Code, the 2025 California Existing Building Code, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (all hereafter referenced as the Building Codes) and hold a public hearing regarding this matter on November 18, 2025 and continue the hearing to December 2, 2025.
Recommended Action: Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No. 2025-09 and Resolution No. 2025-44, approving Specific Plan Amendment SPLA25-00001 and revised Tentative Tract Map No. 18955 (TTR25-00002), to amend the land use designation of multiple Planning Areas within the Tapestry Specific Plan (referred to as Silverwood) and to make modifications to the lot layout for multiple Planning Areas under TTM No.18955.
NEW BUSINESS
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).
Recommendation Action: It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff on opportunities to implement a traffic cabinet wrap program throughout the city.
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 Wednesday, November 26, 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.
REFRESHMENTS
COUNCIL/BOARD REORGANIZATION
CONSENT ORDINANCES