City Council
Regular MeetingHesperia, CA · January 20, 2015
Agenda
City of Hesperia
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia CA, 92345
www.cityofhesperia.us
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
6:30 PM
City Council
City Council Meeting Agenda January 20, 2015
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 Eric Schmidt
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Holland
Council Member Russell Blewett
Council Member Mike Leonard
Council Member Paul Russ
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. Four (4) cases
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. McWatters v City of Hesperia
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
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation by Bill Burnett of New Life Chapel Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
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Mayor Eric Schmidt
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Holland
Council Member Russell Blewett
Council Member Mike Leonard
Council Member Paul Russ
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Hesperia High School, Oak
Hills High School, and Sultana High School Students by Mayor Schmidt
2. Presentation to Tom Steeno Planning Commission member by Mayor Pro
Tem Holland
3. 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,
January 6, 2015
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the
Regular Meeting held Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: Draft Min CC 2015-01-06
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
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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 Report 1-20-2015
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
3. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the period ended November 30, 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 Report 1-20-2015
Attachment 1 - Investment Reports November 2014
4. Increase in General Fund Loan to Public Services Development Impact Fee
(DIF) Fund for Civic Plaza Debt Service
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2015-002, approving
a $88,680 increase in the General Fund loan to the Public Services
Development Impact Fee (DIF) Fund, for a total loan amount of $154,520, and
amending the FY 2014-15 General Fund Budget for the transfer of funds.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager/Management Services Brian Johnson
Attachments: SR General Fund Loan to Public Services DIF 1-20-2015
Resolution 2015-002
5. Community Facilities District (CFD) 94-01, Annexation 168
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Fire District Board of Directors adopt Resolution
No. HFPD 2015-004 admitting Annexation 168 (Frontier Homes) into the
Community Facilities District (CFD) 94-01 and direct the Secretary of the
Board to file the addition with the County Recorder:
Staff Person: Fire Chief Mark Hartwig
Attachments: SR Annexation 168 1-20-2015
Resolution HFPD 2015-004
Attachment 1 - Parcel Map Annexation 168
6. Community Facilities District (CFD) 94-01, Annexation 169
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Fire District Board of Directors adopt Resolution
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No. HFPD 2015-005 admitting Annexation 169 (Frontier Homes) into the
Community Facilities District (CFD) 94-01 and direct the Secretary of the
Board to file the addition with the County Recorder:
Staff Person: Fire Chief Mark Hartwig
Attachments: SR Annexation 169 1-20-2015
Resolution HFPD 2015-005
Attachment 1 - Parcel Map Annexation 169
7. City Council Procedures Manual Annual Update
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2015-005, adopting
the annual update of the City Council Procedures Manual.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: SR City Council Procedures Manual 1-20-2015
Resolution 2015-005
Attachment 1 - 2015 Revised City Council Procedures Manual
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Please complete a “Comment Card” and give it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Comments are limited to
five (5) 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.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Appeal (APP14-00002) of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny
Revised Tentative Tract TTR14-00001; Applicant: Frontier Communities;
APNs: 0405-042-07 & 08
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2015-003,
upholding the Planning Commission's decision to deny TTR14-00001.
Staff Person: Senior Planner Daniel Alcayaga
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Attachments: SR Frontier Homes Appeal 1-20-2015
Attachment 1 - Approved Tentative Tract Map 17723
Attachment 2 - General Plan Map
Attachment 3 - Aerial Photo
Attachment 4 - Condition of Approval (Excerpt)
Attachment 5 - Line A-04 MPD Line
Attachment 6 - Special Financing District Area Map
Attachment 7 - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 11-13-2014
Resolution 2015-003
9. Continuation of an appeal to overturn the Planning Commission's approval of
Site Plan Review SPR14-00005 to construct an 85-foot City Freeway Pylon
Sign.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-060
denying Appeal APP14-00001 of the Planning Commission's approval of Site
Plan Review SPR14-00006 to construct an 85-foot City Freeway Pylon Sign.
Staff Person: Assistant Planner Lisette Mendoza
Attachments: SR Freeway Pylon Signs 1-20-2015
Attachment 1 - Site Plan
Attachment 2 - Aerial Photo
Attachment 3 - Elevations
Attachment 4 - Appeal Statement
Resolution 2014-060
Attachment 5 - Attachment A
NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
10. Freeway Pylon Sign Agreement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-061,
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with HCL Hesperia
Vista, LLC, regarding the construction and operation of a City Freeway Pylon
Sign.
Staff Person: Principal Planner Dave Reno
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Attachments: SR City Freeway Pylon Sign Agreement 1-20-2015
Attachment 1 - General Plan Map
Resolution 2014-061
Attachment 2 - City Freeway Pylon Sign Program Agreement
11. Consideration of Potential formation of a Special Financing District (SFD) for
the construction of the required infrastructure along the Interstate 15 corridor.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the
formation of a Special Financing District (SFD) for the construction of the
required infrastructure along the Interstate 15 corridor.
Staff Person: City Engineer John Leveillee
Attachments: SR Formation of SFD for I-15 Infrastructure 1-20-2015
Attachment 1 - Location Map
12. Continuation of City Council Appointments to Advisory Committees and
Planning Commission
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that eligible City Council Members appoint one (1)
community representative to fill vacant seats on the City Council Advisory
Committee, Public Safety Advisory Committee and Planning Commission.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre-Castro
Attachments: SR Council Appointment of Committee Commission Members 1-20-2015
13. Ad-Hoc Committee - Tapestry Specific Plan Land Use Study
Recommendation Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the establishment of an
Ad-Hoc committee regarding land-use planning within the proposed Tapestry
Specific Plan project, and appoint two Council Members to participate on the
Committee.
Staff Person: Principal Planner Dave Reno
Attachments: SR Land Use Ad-Hoc Commmittee 1-20-2015
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.
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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 Wednesday, January 14, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code
§54954.2.
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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.
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