City of Hesperia City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave.
Meetingy Counci Final Hesperia CA, 92345
City of Hesperia
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 6:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
March 1, 2022
9700 7th Avenue, Council Chambers, Hesperia, CA 92345
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Present: 4 - Mayor Bennington, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Bird and Council Member Swanson
Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Holland
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. One (1) Case
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. CalCIMA, et al. v. Cal. Fish and Game Comm'n.
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bennington, Mayor Pro Tem Holland, Council Member Bird, Council Member Gregg and Council Member Swanson
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
"revised" agenda was posted removing one public hearing item and item #6 will be heard tirst during publ earing to comply with its "time certain" designatio
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
None
City of Hesperia
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Daniel Krist commented on world events
Bob Nelson commented on speaking limits.
Cheryl Johnson commented on the aqueduct.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Holland, seconded by Bird, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Bird, Swanson, Holland and Gregg
Nay:
Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
2. Warrant Run Report (City - Successor Agency - Housing Authority - Community Development Commission - 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, and Water District.
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher
3. Golf Cart Lease Agreement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-15 for the lease of golf carts pertaining to the operations of the Hesperia Golf Course & Country Club (Golf Course) and authorize the City Manager to approve a five (5) year golf cart lease agreement to VGM Financial Services in the not-to-exceed Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher
4. Authorize Submittal of a Recreational Trails Program Grant to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-014 authorizing submittal of an application for the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Hesperia Golf Course Recreation Trail project.
Sponsors: Management Analyst Jamie Carone
PUBLIC HEARING
Item 6 was heard first during Public Hearing as it was a "time certain" item City of Hesperia
6. Fourth Public Hearing - Redistricting due to 2020 Census Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council 1) Conduct the fourth public hearing, receiving input from the community on draft maps and the redrawing of election district boundaries; and 2.) Provide direction to staff regarding which map should be considered for inclusion in the Ordinance to adopt new district boundaries for the City of Hesperia; and 3.) Place on first reading Ordinance 2022-03 amending Hesperia Municipal Code 1.09 adopting revised City Council District Boundaries Sponsors: Director of Government Services/City Clerk Melinda Sayre No Action was taken on this item. A filth public hearing will be scheduled for the March 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.
5. Development Code Amendment DCA21-00002; Applicant: City of Hesperia; Area affected: City-wide Recommended Action:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council introduce and place first reading Ordinance No. 2022-02 approving Development Code Amendment DCA21-00002 modifying development standards associated with metal accessory buildings.
Sponsors: Senior Planner Ryan Leonard
A motion was made by Holland, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Bennington, Bird, Holland and Gregg
Nay: 1 - Swanson
7. Amendment to Title 5, Chapter 5.03 of the Hesperia Municipal Code related to granting businesses autonomous choice in requiring proof of vaccinations and/or masks in their establishments.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance 2022-04 regarding granting businesses autonomous choice in requiring proof of vaccinations and/or masks in their establishment.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina
Tracy Van Costanza spoke during public hearing.
Cheryl Johnson spoke during public hearing.
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Bird, that this item be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Bird, Swanson, Holland and Gregg
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
Composition of City Council Advisory Committee
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-16, updating the residency City of Hesperia
requirements of the City Council Advisory Committee (CCAC).
Sponsors: Director of Government Services/City Clerk Melinda Sayre A motion was made by Bird, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Bird, Swanson, Holland and Gregg
Nay: 0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Swanson commented on attendance at the Tri-Agency meeting, the Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts meeting, and the SBCTA meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
Council Member Bird commented on the Silverwood project ground breaking, attendance at the Tri-Agency meeting, VVTA meeting attendance, the City's achievements with VVWRA and meeting attendance, and the end of HUSD mask mandates.
Council Member Gregg thanked Public Works staff for their work during the recent storms, asked people to drive safely, commended the City Manager and staff for securing water, and wished a happy birthday to Mayor Bennington.
Mayor Pro Tem Holland thanked Council Member Bird for attending VVWRA meeting in his place and commended the City's dealings with them, commented on a public commenter regarding the aqueduct and the City's water supply, and mask mandates.
Mayor Bennington thanked public attendees, commented on MDAQMD board meeting attendance, the Silverwood project ground breaking, the upcoming High Desert mayors meeting, public participation in redistricting, public commenters, and thanked City, police and fire staff.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM.
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Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk
City of Hesperia