City Council
Regular MeetingHesperia, CA · March 7, 2017
Agenda
City of Hesperia
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia CA, 92345
www.cityofhesperia.us
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
6:30 PM
City Council
City Council Meeting Agenda March 7, 2017
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 - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Mayor Paul Russ
Mayor Pro Tem Russell Blewett
Council Member Larry Bird
Council Member Bill Holland
Council Member Rebekah Swanson
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. Victor Valley Family Resource Center, et al. v. City of Hesperia et al.
2. Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim - Johnny Alloway, CHPB-0039
and CHPC-0072
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Government Code Section 54957.6
1. Negotiations between the City of Hesperia and the Teamster Local 1932
and non-represented employees with the City's Negotiator. (Staff person: Brian
D. Johnson, Assistant City Manager/ Management Services)
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Mayor Paul Russ
Mayor Pro Tem Russell Blewett
Council Member Larry Bird
Council Member Bill Holland
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Council Member Rebekah Swanson
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Employee of the Month for February to Osby Montes,
Animal Control Officer by Donald Riser, Animal Services Manager
2. Presentation to Sultana High School Wrestling Team by Council Member
Bird
3. Community Events Calendar by Mayor Paul Russ
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,
February 21, 2017
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the
Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Attachments: Draft CC Min 2017-02-21
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
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Attachments: SR Warrant Run 3-7-2017
Attachment 1 - Warrant Runs
3. Parcel Map No. 19555
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2017-009
approving Parcel Map No. 19555 to create four parcels and a remainder from
21 gross acres and a site plan review to construct 19,548 square feet of
retail/commercial on 4.36 acres within the Regional Commercial (RC) zone of
the Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan located on the southwest
corner of Main Street and Cataba Road (Applicant: Lewis Retail Centers; APN:
3064-601-06).
Staff Person: Director of Development Services Michael Blay
Attachments: SR Parcel Map 19555 3-7-2017
Resolution 2017-009
Attachment 2 - Parcel Map
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.
4. Consideration of Revision to Freeway Sign Regulations
Recommended Action:
Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No .
2017-01, revising the City's freeway sign regulations.
Staff Person: Principal Planner Dave Reno
Attachments: SR Freeway Signs 2-21-2017
Attachment 1 - Negative Declaration and Initial Study
Ordinance 2017-01
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
5. Consideration of Development Code Amendment DCA17-00001, amending
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the special event and temporary use regulations; Applicant: City of Hesperia;
Area affected: City-wide
Recommended Action:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce and
place on first reading Ordinance No. 2017-04 approving DCA17-00001,
amending the special event and temporary use regulations.
Staff Person: Senior Planner Stan Liudahl
Attachments: SR Special Event & Temporary Uses Ordinance 3-7-2017
Attachment 1 - Comparison Table
Ordinance 2017-04
Attachment 3 - Exhibit A
6. By-District Election System and District Composition AB 350 Public Hearings
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the presentation
provided by National Demographics Corporation Election Districting Consultant
Douglas Johnson, hold a public hearing and accept public testimony regarding
a series of public hearings at which the public is invited to provide input
regarding the composition of districts to transition the City from an at -large
election system to a by-district election system and provide direction to staff
regarding the process of the transition.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Attachments: SR By-District Election System and District Composition 3-7-2017
NEW BUSINESS
7. Permanent Water Rights Purchase from Lounsbury/JPMorgan Chase
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District 1)
authorize the purchase of 181 acre-feet of permanent Base Annual Production
water rights in the Alto Subarea from Carolyn Lounsbury and JPMorgan Chase
BK, National Association Co on behalf of Bank of America for $4,200 per
acre-foot; 2) authorize the lease of 145 acre-feet carryover rights for $276 per
acre-foot, for a combined total amount of $800,220; and 3) authorize the City
Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase and lease
transactions.
Staff Person: Director of Development Services Michael Blay
Attachments: SR Water Rights Purchase 3-7-2017
Attachment 1 - Draft Water Rights Purchase Agreement
8. Consideration of Annual Update of the City Council Procedures Manual and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-007 amending the Public Safety Committee
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Schedule
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council review the information provided herein
and adopt the annual update of the City Council Procedures Manual, and
adopt Resolution No. 2017-007 amending the Public Safety Committee
(PSAC) meeting schedule.
Staff Person: City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Attachments: SR City Council Procedures Manual Update 3-7-2017
Resolution 2017-07
Attachment 2 - 2017 Draft City Council Procedures Manual
Attachment 3 - Correspondence from Bob Nelson
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, City Clerk of the City of Hesperia, California do hereby certify that I caused to be posted the
foregoing agenda on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code §54954.2.
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Melinda Sayre,
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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