City Council
Regular MeetingHesperia, CA · December 16, 2014
Agenda
City of Hesperia
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia CA, 92345
www.cityofhesperia.us
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
6:30 PM
City Council
City Council Meeting Agenda December 16, 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
As a courtesy, please silence your cell phones, pagers, 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. Comments are limited to three
(3) minutes for Public Comments, Consent Calendar and New Business and five (5) minutes for Public Hearings.
PLEASE SUBMIT A COMMENT CARD TO THE CITY CLERK WITH THE AGENDA ITEM NUMBER NOTED.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 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 Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. Two (2) cases
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. McWatters v City of Hesperia
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation by Vincent Hanke of Oasis High Desert Church
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
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
City of Hesperia Page 2 Printed on 12/10/2014
City Council Meeting Agenda December 16, 2014
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of 2014 Employee of the Year to Juan Lopez, Senior
Maintenance Worker Water by Joni Latimer, Maintenance Crew Supervisor
2. Community Events Calendar by Rachel Molina, Community Relations and
Media Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please complete a “Comment Card” and give it to the City Clerk. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per
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.
Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Council is prohibited from taking action on oral requests. However,
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
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday,
December 2, 2014
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the
Regular Meeting held Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: Draft Min CC 2014-12-02
2. Warrant Run Report (City - Successor Agency - Housing Authority -
Community Development Commission - Fire - Water)
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, Fire District, and Water District.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager/Management Services Brian Johnson
Attachments: SR Warrant Run 12-16-2014
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
3. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the period ended October 31, 2014
City of Hesperia Page 3 Printed on 12/10/2014
City Council Meeting Agenda December 16, 2014
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,
Fire District, and Water District.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager/Management Services Brian Johnson
Attachments: SR Treasurer's Recap 12-16-2014
Attachment 1 - Investment Reports
4. Receive and Reivew of City Council Procedures Manual
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and review the attached 2014
City Council Procedures Manual and forward recommendations for the annual
update to the City Clerk by Wednesday, January 5, 2015 for inclusion in the
January 19, 2015 City Council Agenda Packet.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: SR Review of City Council Procedures Manual 12-16-2014
Attachment 1 - 2014 City Council Procedures Manual
NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
5. 2015 Legislative Platform
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 2015 Legislative Platform
and approve the contract extension of federal legislative advocates, Smith,
Dawson and Andrews, through calendar year 2016.
Attachments: SR 2015 Legislative Platform 12-16-2014
Attachment 1 - 2015 Legislative Platform Draft
Attachment 2 - Scope of Work
6. City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint liaisons (both primary and
alternate) to various outside agencies.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: SR Outside Agency Appointments 12-16-2014
Attachment 1 - Outside Agency Appointments
7. Consideration of Replacement Copiers Purchase
City of Hesperia Page 4 Printed on 12/10/2014
City Council Meeting Agenda December 16, 2014
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council amend the Fiscal Year (FY)
2014-2015 Budget for $117,440, and authorize the City Manager to enter into
an agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions for an amount up to $ 249,356
for the purchase replacement of the City’s copiers and a five-year maintenance
agreement.
Staff Person: Interim IT Manager Sean Boal
Attachments: SR New Copier Purchase 12-16-2014
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, 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, December 9, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code
§54954.2.
_____________________________
Melinda Sayre-Castro,
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.
City of Hesperia Page 5 Printed on 12/10/2014
Get email alerts for Hesperia
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.