City of Hesperia City Council Chambers
City of Hesperia 9700 Seventh Ave.
Meeting Minutes - Final Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, December 16, 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
CLOSED SESSION - 5:15 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bennington, Mayor Pro Tem Pullen, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Lee, and Council Member Ochoa
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1.One (1) Case
CALL TO ORDER - 6:31 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bennington, Mayor Pro Tem Pullen, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Lee, and Council Member Ochoa
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1.Presentation of Recognition to resident Ahmad Hussein, Neighborhood Pride Enhancement Program Honoree.
2.Presentation to Residential Christmas Decorating Contest Winner.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Bob Nelson
Kim Jones
Gina Whelan
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, that the Joint Consent Calendar minus items 4 and 7 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
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. Treasurer's Cash Report for the unaudited period ended October 31, 2025 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/Board accept the Treasurer's CashReport 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
4. Receive and File the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act Report (SB 165) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act Reports (SB 165) for Communities Facilities District (CFD) 2005-1 (Belgate Development Restructuring), CFD 2021-1 (Residential Maintenance & Services), CFD 2022-1 (Non-Residential Maintenance & Services), and CFD 2023-1 (Silverwood Maintenance & Services) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay:
5. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Compliance Report for AB 1600 Development Impact Fees Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the AB 1600 report on development fee activity that occurred during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
6. Audited Hesperia Housing Authority Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, and Housing Successor SB 341 Report
Recommended Action:
t is recommended that the City Council and the Hesperia Housing Authority (HHA) Board receive and fil he audited Hesperia Housing Authority - Component Unit Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ende June 30, 2025, and the Housing Successor SB 341 Report.
Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
7. Award of Contract for Public Engagement Services Related to Potential Sales Tax Measure Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with TeamCivX to conduct a public opinion poll and provide outreach consulting services for a potential sales tax initiative, in an amount not to exceed $217,000, including a 15 percent contingency.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
The following people commented:
Al Vogler commented on this item.
Chuck Wolf
A motion was made Ochoa, seconded by Bennington, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
8. Wireless Communication Facility Lease Escalation Rate Requests Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve requests from Phoenix Tower International (T-Mobile), operator of the wireless facility located at 11011 Santa Fe Avenue East, and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T), operator of the wireless facility located at 12950 Sultana Street, to continue their current 3% annual rent escalation rather than adopting a 5% escalation required under the City's new Wireless Leasing Program.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Orlando Acevedo
PUBLIC HEARING
Development Code Amendment DCA25-00004; 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. 2025-07 approving Development Code Amendment DCA25-00004.
Sponsors: Associate Planner Leilani Henry
A motion was made by Gregg seconded by Ochoa, that the item be continued to a future meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
10. Traffic Cabinets Wrap Discussion
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff on opportunities to implement a traffic cabinet wrap program throughout the city.
Sponsors: Public Relations Analyst Kelly Brady
A motion was made by Bennington seconded by Gregg, that this item move forward with adding a sixth theme (patriotism), and stating that portraits cannot be used. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lee, Gregg, Bennington, Ochoa and Pullen
Nay: 0
11. City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council follow past practice and appoint liaisons (both primary and alternate) to various outside agencies for a one-year period to commence in January 2026.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Pullen, that the following appointments be made. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
Agency/Committee Name Representatives
League of California Cities(LOCC) Primary - Bennington
Inland Empire & Desert Mountain Division Alternate - Gregg San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Primary - Pullen (SBCTA) Alternate - Bennington
Metro Committee
Mountain/Desert Policy Committee
San Bernardino County Solid Waste Task Force Primary - Gregg Alternate - Staff *Rachel will designate
Victor Valley Economic Development Authority (VVEDA) Primary - Ochoa Alternate - Lee
Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) Primary - Lee
Alternate - Ochoa
Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce Liaison Primary - Bennington Alternate - Pullen
Tri Agency Committee Primary - Ochoa/Bennington
Alternate - Lee
City Council Advisory Committee Primary - Ochoa
Alternate - Lee
Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) Primary - Bennington Alternate - Gregg
Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) Primary - Gregg Alternate - Bennington
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Primary - Ochoa Alternate - Pullen
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Jessjca Giber, Assistant City Clerk