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Hesperia City Council approves major spending and grant items

HesperiaApr 8, 20262 min read

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The City Council approved multiple contracts, emergency cost ratifications, and grant actions, including $1.58 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All funds and more than $1 million for dirt road, shoulder, and basin repairs.

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The council backed several spending and maintenance items that will affect roads, water, and city facilities. It approved a $1.58 million safety grant for planning work, including a Vision Zero action plan and Complete Streets plan, which are meant to improve road safety. It also approved or ratified contracts and purchases for storm recovery, waterline work, equipment, and animal shelter cooler replacement. Separately, the council approved the Measure I continuation spending plan and accepted public improvements for a housing tract.

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Approved the Joint Consent Calendar items, including minutes, payments, equipment purchases, storm-related emergency purchases, and several public works and water district actions.
Approved $1,577,600 in Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funds for the Vision Zero Action Plan, the supplemental Complete Streets Plan, and supporting studies.
Approved the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan.
Rejected all bids for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project and added $24,000 to the water capital budget for waterline betterments, bringing that amount to $274,000.
Approved up to four contracts totaling $1,001,356 for dirt road repairs, dirt shoulder repairs, and basin rehabilitations.
Accepted public improvements for Tract 16591-1 located west of Tamarisk Avenue and south of Muscatel Street.

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Apr 8, 2026, 1:30 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

Closed Session - 5:00 PM 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
Roll Call
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations Government Code Section – 54956.8
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, March 17, 2026.
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 City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) ratify, by Resolution No. 2026-18, emergency purchases in the amount of $1,047,222 made in response to the December 23, 2025 storm event. It is further recommended that the City Council and Board adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget by $1,276,587 to account for total storm-related costs
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year (5) agreement with OpenGov, Inc. (OpenGov), in an amount not-to-exceed $289,516, to continue providing software pertaining to its financial transparency portal and the development and preparation of the City’s budget.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Sonsray Machinery for the purchase of one (1) sweeper attachment and one (1) 4 x 1 loader bucket in the not-to-exceed amount of $55,000.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Valew Quality Truck Bodies - 1954 MFG for the purchase of one (1) 2027 Mack MD7 8-Yard dump truck in the not-to-exceed amount of $136,863.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council amend Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-22-064 with TranSystems Corporation for additional construction support services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C.O. No. 7139, in amount of $65,000, for a not-to-exceed total of $213,500.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the completed Tank Coatings - Plant 23-R23/1 (C.O. No. 8094), Plant 21-R21/1 (C.O. No. 8095), and Plant 22-R22/2 (C.O. No. 8090) Projects; and 2. Authorize staff to record a “Notice of Completion;” and 3. Release all withheld retention amounts after a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of recordation.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing street sweeper rental agreement with Haaker Equipment Company to increase contract authority by $40,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $125,000.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with D&H Water Systems in the amount of $15,000 in the new not-to-exceed amount of $101,405, for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite chlorine.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 accepting the public improvements for Tract 16591-1 located on the west side of Tamarisk Avenue and south of Muscatel Street. (Applicant: Harris Homes Inc.)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Allison Mechanical Inc to replace (10) Evaporative Coolers at the Animal Shelter in the not-to-exceed amount of $98,995 that includes a contingency of 10%.
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council review this annual report, and direct staff to transmit copies to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and the Department of Housing and Community Development as required by law.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-013 authorizing the City Manager to submit payment program applications for the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) City/County Payment Program for all CalRecycle payment programs for a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-017 approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District: 1. Reject all submitted bids for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project (Construction Order No. 8096). 2. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-05 and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. 2026-03, amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Capital Improvement budget by appropriating an additional $24,000, for a total of $274,000 to Water Capital Fund 701 for waterline betterments associated with the project.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funds in the amount of $1,577,600 for the City of Hesperia Vision Zero Action Plan, the supplemental Complete Streets Plan, and supporting studies. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant-related documents, agreements, and amendments as necessary to implement the grant. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04, accepting SS4A grant funds, authorizing execution of the grant agreement.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the award of up to four (4) contracts for dirt road repairs, dirt shoulder repairs, Tamarisk Basin rehabilitation, and H-01 Basin rehabilitation, in a combined not-to-exceed amount of $1,001,356.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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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 April 2, 2026 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

Hesperia City Council approves major spending and grant items

HesperiaApr 8, 20262 min read

At a glance

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Projects mentioned

Browse all related coverage for the main local project pages tied to this summary.

Community Development Hesperia Community Redevelopment

Committees mentioned

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City Council

Topics discussed

TransportationBudget & TaxPublic SafetyHousingUtilities

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Key decisions

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Approved the Joint Consent Calendar items, including minutes, payments, equipment purchases, storm-related emergency purchases, and several public works and water district actions.
Approved $1,577,600 in Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funds for the Vision Zero Action Plan, the supplemental Complete Streets Plan, and supporting studies.
Approved the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan.
Rejected all bids for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project and added $24,000 to the water capital budget for waterline betterments, bringing that amount to $274,000.
Approved up to four contracts totaling $1,001,356 for dirt road repairs, dirt shoulder repairs, and basin rehabilitations.
Accepted public improvements for Tract 16591-1 located west of Tamarisk Avenue and south of Muscatel Street.

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City Council

Closed Session - 5:00 PM 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
Roll Call
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations Government Code Section – 54956.8
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, March 17, 2026.
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 City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) ratify, by Resolution No. 2026-18, emergency purchases in the amount of $1,047,222 made in response to the December 23, 2025 storm event. It is further recommended that the City Council and Board adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget by $1,276,587 to account for total storm-related costs
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year (5) agreement with OpenGov, Inc. (OpenGov), in an amount not-to-exceed $289,516, to continue providing software pertaining to its financial transparency portal and the development and preparation of the City’s budget.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Sonsray Machinery for the purchase of one (1) sweeper attachment and one (1) 4 x 1 loader bucket in the not-to-exceed amount of $55,000.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Valew Quality Truck Bodies - 1954 MFG for the purchase of one (1) 2027 Mack MD7 8-Yard dump truck in the not-to-exceed amount of $136,863.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council amend Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-22-064 with TranSystems Corporation for additional construction support services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C.O. No. 7139, in amount of $65,000, for a not-to-exceed total of $213,500.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the completed Tank Coatings - Plant 23-R23/1 (C.O. No. 8094), Plant 21-R21/1 (C.O. No. 8095), and Plant 22-R22/2 (C.O. No. 8090) Projects; and 2. Authorize staff to record a “Notice of Completion;” and 3. Release all withheld retention amounts after a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of recordation.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing street sweeper rental agreement with Haaker Equipment Company to increase contract authority by $40,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $125,000.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with D&H Water Systems in the amount of $15,000 in the new not-to-exceed amount of $101,405, for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite chlorine.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 accepting the public improvements for Tract 16591-1 located on the west side of Tamarisk Avenue and south of Muscatel Street. (Applicant: Harris Homes Inc.)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Allison Mechanical Inc to replace (10) Evaporative Coolers at the Animal Shelter in the not-to-exceed amount of $98,995 that includes a contingency of 10%.
Recommended Action: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council review this annual report, and direct staff to transmit copies to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and the Department of Housing and Community Development as required by law.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-013 authorizing the City Manager to submit payment program applications for the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) City/County Payment Program for all CalRecycle payment programs for a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-017 approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District: 1. Reject all submitted bids for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project (Construction Order No. 8096). 2. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-05 and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. 2026-03, amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Capital Improvement budget by appropriating an additional $24,000, for a total of $274,000 to Water Capital Fund 701 for waterline betterments associated with the project.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funds in the amount of $1,577,600 for the City of Hesperia Vision Zero Action Plan, the supplemental Complete Streets Plan, and supporting studies. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant-related documents, agreements, and amendments as necessary to implement the grant. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04, accepting SS4A grant funds, authorizing execution of the grant agreement.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the award of up to four (4) contracts for dirt road repairs, dirt shoulder repairs, Tamarisk Basin rehabilitation, and H-01 Basin rehabilitation, in a combined not-to-exceed amount of $1,001,356.
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 April 2, 2026 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.