City Council
Regular MeetingHesperia, CA · December 2, 2014
Agenda
City of Hesperia
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia CA, 92345
www.cityofhesperia.us
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
6:30 PM
City Council
City Council Meeting Agenda December 2, 2014
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
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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. Comments are limited to three
(3) minutes for Public Comments, Consent Calendar and New Business and five (5) minutes for Public Hearings.
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CLOSED SESSION - 6:15 PM
Roll Call
Mayor Thurston "Smitty" Smith
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Schmidt
Council Member Russell Blewett
Council Member Bill Holland
Council Member Mike Leonard
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations
Government Code Section – 54956.8
1. Negotiating Parties: Hesperia Water District and Michael Development
Corporation for Eagle Plaza
Location: APNs 0413-022-03, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
2. Negotiating Parties: Hesperia Housing Authority, Sobel Enterprises, Inc.,
and Hesperia Holiday Inn LLC
Location: APN 3064-601-04 & 05
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation by Biatris Bruins, Hesperia High School Student and Pastor David Penn of Hesperia
Church of the Nazarene
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Mayor Thurston "Smitty" Smith
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Schmidt
Council Member Russell Blewett
Council Member Bill Holland
Council Member Mike Leonard
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D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Community Events Calendar by Rachel Molina, Community Relations and
Media Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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individual. State your name for the record before making your presentation. Disclosure of your address is
optional, but very helpful for the follow-up process.
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Council/Agency/Authority/Commission/Board Members may respond briefly or refer the communication to staff.
The Council/Agency/Authority/Commission/Board may also request the City Clerk to calendar an item related to
your communication at a future meeting.
1) City Council
2) Fire District
3) Water District
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Certification of November 4, 2014 Election Results
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-059
declaring the results of the November 4, 2014 General Municipal Election for
filling three Council seats.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: SR Election Certification 12-2-2014
Resolution 2014-59
Attachment 1 - Exhibit A
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to outgoing Mayor, Thurston Smith by Mayor Pro Tem Eric
Schmidt.
2. Presentation to outgoing Mayor, Thurston Smith, by Hesperia Chamber of
Commerce Chairman of the Board Shannon Shannon
OATH OF OFFICE
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1. The Oath of Office will be administered to incoming Council Member Russ
Blewett.
2. The Oath of Office will be administered to incoming Council Member Bill
Holland by Lynnette Holland and family.
3. The Oath of Office will be administered to incoming Council Member Paul
Russ by Luana Russ
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Council Member Russell Blewett
Council Member Bill Holland
Council Member Mike Leonard
Council Member Paul Russ
Council Member Eric Schmidt
COUNCIL/BOARD REORGANIZATION
1. 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 2015).
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 2015).
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: SR Council & Board Reorganization 12-2-2014
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
November 18, 2014
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the
Regular Meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: Draft Min CC 2014-11-18
2. Warrant Run Report (City - Successor Agency - Housing Authority -
Community Development Commission - Fire - Water)
Recommended Action:
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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, Fire District, and Water District.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager/Management Services Brian Johnson
Attachments: SR Warrant Run 12-2-2014
Attachment 1 - Warrant Runs
3. Outside Agency Appointments
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the attached
information regarding current liaison appointments (both primary and alternate)
to outside agencies in preparation for consideration of the item at the
December 16 City Council meeting.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: SR Outside Agency Appointments 12-2-2014
Attachment 1 - Outside Agency Appointments
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. One (1) case
ADJOURNMENT
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I, Melinda Sayre-Castro, City Clerk of the City of Hesperia, California do hereby certify that I caused to be posted
the foregoing agenda on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code
§54954.2.
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Melinda Sayre-Castro,
City Clerk
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