City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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
NO CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER ‑ 6:32 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5 – Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tem Gregg, Council Member Bennington, Council Member Ochoa, and Council Member Pullen
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1.Presentation to outgoing Mayor Allison Lee by Mayor Pro Tem Cameron Gregg.
COUNCIL/BOARD REORGANIZATION
1. Election of Officers:
A. Selection of the Mayor/Chair to serve for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Commission, Housing Authority, Hesperia Fire Protection District and Hesperia Water District (term to expire at the first regular meeting held in December 2026).
B. Selection of the Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair to serve for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Commission, Housing Authority, Hesperia Fire Protection District and Hesperia Water District (term to expire at the first regular meeting held in December 2026).
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber A motion was made by Pullen, seconded by Lee, to appoint Council Member Bennington as Mayor. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 ‑ Lee, Bennington, Ochoa, and Pullen
Abstain: 1 - Gregg
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, to appoint Council Member Pullen as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
Mayor Bennington took over as chair of the meeting at this time.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Jessica Trapp via voicemail
Bob Nelson
Born Again
Ken Anderson
Alex Aristci
Gina Whelan
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
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: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
3. 2025‑26 Statement of Investment Policy
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/Board/Commission adopt Joint Resolution No. 2025‑49, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. SA 2025‑02, Hesperia Housing Authority Resolution No. HHA 2025‑07, Community Development Commission Resolution No. CDC 2025‑01, Hesperia Fire Protection District Resolution No. HFPD 2025‑04, and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. HWD 2025‑16, approving the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Statement of Investment Policy.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
4. Annual 2026‑27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA 2025‑01, approving the Annual 2026‑27 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS), including the Successor Agency’s FY 2026‑27 Administrative Budget, and authorizing staff to present the ROPS to the Oversight Board for its consideration and approval.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
5. Consideration of Ji Vel Relief Services Veterinary Contract Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a one‑year contract with Ji Vel Relief Veterinary Services in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $197,000, and to approve a one‑year contract for Spay and Neuter, telemedicine, vaccination clinics, and premise permit services.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
CONSENT ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Pullen, seconded by Ochoa, that the Consent Ordinance calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
6. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-08 adopting the 2025 California Building Codes.
Recommended Action:
Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No. 2025-08, adopting changes to Hesperia Municipal Code Chapters 15.04; adopting and amending the following codes and their references: the 2025 California Building Code, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Electrical Code, the 2025 California Mechanical Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Fire Code, the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, the 2025 California Energy Code, the 2025 California Historical Building Code, the 2025 California Administrative Code, the 2025 California Existing Building Code, the 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code (all hereafter referenced as the Building Codes) and hold a public hearing regarding this matter on November 18, 2025 and continue the hearing to December 2, 2025.
Staff Person: Building Official Andrew Lemke
7. Specific Plan Amendment SPLA25-00001 and revised Tentative Tract Map No. 18955 (TTR25-00002); Applicant: Silverwood Development; Area Affected: Tapestry Specific Plan (referred to as Silverwood).
Recommended Action:
Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No. 2025-09 and Resolution No. 2025-44, approving Specific Plan Amendment SPLA25-00001 and revised Tentative Tract Map No. 18955 (TTR25-00002), to amend the land use designation of multiple Planning Areas within the Tapestry Specific Plan (referred to as Silverwood) and to make modifications to the lot layout for multiple Planning Areas under TTM No.18955).
Staff Person: Senior Planner Edgar Gonzalez
NEW BUSINESS
8. Establishment of the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project as a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Appropriating of Funding for Waterline Upsizing Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Water District:
1.Adopt Joint Resolution No. 2025‑50 and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. 2025‑17 amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Budget by appropriating $250,000 to Water Capital Fund 701 (Fund 701); and
2.Approve the establishment of the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project as a Capital Improvement Project (CIP).
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Lee seconded by Pullen, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
9. Traffic Cabinets Wrap Discussion
Recommendation Action:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff on opportunities to implement a traffic cabinet wrap program throughout the city.
Staff Person: Public Relations Analyst Kelly Brady A motion was made by Bennington seconded by Gregg, that this item be brought back for further discussion on themes and community participation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members reported on various events and Committees.
During public comments, Council Member Gregg requested a report in response to the resident’s public comment concerning their animals, including any applicable City policies.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
No comments
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk