City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes ‑ Draft
City Council
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 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
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ‑ SPECIAL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION ‑ 5:30 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5 ‑ Mayor Pro Tem Bird, Council Member Swanson, Council Member Gregg, Mayor Bennington and Council Member Lee
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations - Government Code Section – 54956.8
1. Negotiating Parties: City of Hesperia and Hong, Seung - Location: APN 3064‑461‑03 - Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6
1. Negotiations between the City of Hesperia and the Teamsters Local 1932 with the City's Negotiator. (Staff person: Rachel Molina, Assistant City Manager) CALL TO ORDER ‑ 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5 ‑ Mayor Pro Tem Bird, Council Member Swanson, Council Member Gregg, Mayor Bennington and Council Member Lee
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
There was a green sheet revision to the map attachment on item #6.
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
No reportable action.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Bob Nelson commented on speaking limits.
Daniel Krist commented on community issues.
Resa Barillas, representative for Assemblyman Juan Carillo’s office introduced herself to Council.
Tom Steeno commented on a project.
Council Member Swanson left the meeting at this time.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 3, 4, 5, and 7 were pulled from the Joint Consent Calendar and considered individually.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bird, that Joint Consent Calendar items number 1, 2, 6, and 8 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Bird, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 ‑ Swanson
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
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 Course Cart Lease Agreement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve and execute a lease agreement with VGM Financial Services, in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $387,652, for a five (5) year golf cart lease pertaining to the operations of the Hesperia Golf Course & Country Club (Golf Course).
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher Al Vogler commented on this item.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bennington, that item number 3 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Bird, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 ‑ Swanson
4. Parcel Map No. 20534
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑09 approving Parcel Map 20534 to create two parcels from 2.03 gross acres within the Limited Agricultural (A1) zone located west of Eleventh Avenue, approximately 870 feet south of Sycamore Street in conjunction with a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15315 Minor Land Divisions. (Applicant: Emmanuel Aguirre; APN: 0406‑072‑17) Sponsors: Deputy Development Services Director Dani Fox A substitute motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bird, that item number 4 be continued. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 ‑ Bird and Gregg
Nay: 2 ‑ Bennington and Lee
Absent: 1 ‑ Swanson
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Bird, that item number 4 be approved. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 ‑ Bird and Gregg
Nay: 2 ‑ Bennington and Lee
Absent: 1 ‑ Swanson
5. Parcel Map No. 20569
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑10 approving Parcel Map 20569 to create two parcels from 2.62 gross acres within the Limited Agricultural (A1) zone located south of Sultana Street, approximately 900 feet west of Cottonwood Avenue in conjunction with a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15315 Minor Land Divisions. (Applicant: Palmas Del Mar LP/ Matthew Mays; APN: 0409‑061‑08) Sponsors: Deputy Development Services Director Dani Fox Mike Martinez commented on this item.
A motion was made by Bird, seconded by Gregg, that item number 5 be denied. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Bird, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 ‑ Swanson
6. Parcel Map No. 20577
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑11 approving Parcel Map No. 20577 to create three parcels from 10.87 gross acres within the Office Park zone of the Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan located east of Mariposa Road and north of Mojave Street in conjunction with a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15315 Minor Land Divisions. (Applicant: Seasons Land Corporation; APN: 0405‑331‑26) Sponsors: Deputy Development Services Director Dani Fox
7. Resolution Opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (Initiative 21‑0042A1) Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑14, opposing the voter Initiative No. 21‑004A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act).
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Rachel Molina
Graeme Carr commented on this item.
A motion was made by Bird, seconded by Gregg, that item number 7 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Bird, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 ‑ Swanson
8. Ratifying of Declaration of Local Emergency
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023‑17 ratifying the Director of Emergency Services’ issuance of a local emergency declaration.
Sponsors: City Manager Nils Bentsen
NEW BUSINESS
9. Fiscal Year 2022‑23 Mid‑Year Budget Review
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‑23 Mid‑Year Budget Review be received and filed and the related following resolutions, which amend the respective FY 2022‑23 Budgets for the City of Hesperia and the Hesperia Water District be approved:
1) City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2023‑08
2) Hesperia Water District HWD No. 2023‑02
Sponsors: Director of Administrative Services Casey Brooksher A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Bird, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 ‑ Swanson
10. Receive and File Report‑ Temporary Signage Regulations Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report related to temporary special event permits, temporary signage, political signage and to give direction to staff.
Sponsors: Senior Planner Ryan Leonard
11. Amendment to Advance Disposal Franchise Agreement Establishing Procurement and Capacity Planning Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to add Section 6.5.4 and Section 8 in addition to language to establish the capacity planning of the Bestway Disposal, Inc., dba Advance Disposal (Advance Disposal) Franchise Agreement.
Sponsors: Management Analyst Lesa Byars
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by Lee, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Bird, Gregg, Bennington and Lee
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 ‑ Swanson
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Gregg did not have any meetings to report from, he requested that a review of the golf course status be brought back for consideration by Council in six months and offered his support for bringing the City’s zoning ordinance before Council for review.
Council Member Lee attended a Read Across America event.
Mayor Pro Tem Bird attended Read Across America events, and mentioned future attendance at VVWRA, and VVTA later this month.
Mayor Bennington attended a Ribbon Cutting at Don Reyes cafe, and the MDAQMD where they discussed cleaning up regulations and implications of upcoming AB627 by 2030. She also attended the Cal Cities Women's Caucus meeting via zoom, the Victorville State of the City meeting and a Read Across America event. Mayor Bennington requested that an agenda item be brought forward reviewing zoning and lot splits in residential areas and that those items be considered individually going forward and not be included in the Joint Consent Calendar.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 pm in honor of the passing of Sandy Bartholome and Mayor Bennington’s birthday. _____________________________
Erin Baum,
Assistant City Clerk