Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Meeting Agenda
No Closed Session
Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WATER DISTRICT
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave., Hesperia CA, 92345
City Clerk's Office: (760) 947-1007
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City Council Members
Brigit Bennington, Mayor
Josh Pullen, Mayor Pro Tem
Cameron Gregg, Council Member
Allison Lee, Council Member
Chris Ochoa, Council Member
Rachel Molina, City Manager
Pam K. Lee, City Attorney
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February 17, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
9700 7th Avenue, Council Chambers, Hesperia, CA 92345
As a courtesy, please silence your cell phones 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.
Individuals wishing to speak during General Public Comments or on a particular numbered item must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to the public comment portion of the agenda or before an agenda item is discussed. Comments will be limited to three minutes for General Public Comments, Consent Calendar items and New Business items. Comments are limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items.
In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items or engage in question and answer sessions with the public. The City Council may ask brief questions for clarification; provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information and direct staff to add an item to a subsequent meeting.
NO CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Mayor Brigit Bennington
Mayor Pro Tem Josh Pullen
Council Member Cameron Gregg
Council Member Allison Lee
Council Member Chris Ochoa
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented to Hesperia High School student Mariangel Rubio Aguilar, who is the first HHS student to earn a scholarship to Princeton University.
February 17, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Individuals wishing to speak during General Public Comments or on a particular numbered item are requested to submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to the public comment portion of the joint agenda or before an agenda item is discussed. Comments will be limited to three minutes for General Public Comments, Consent Calendar items and New Business items. Comments are limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items.
In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items or engage in question and answer sessions with the public. The City Council may ask brief questions for clarification; provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information and direct staff to add an item to a subsequent meeting.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular meeting held Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
Draft CC Min 2026-02-03Attachments:
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.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR Warrant Run 2-17-2026
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
Attachments:
3. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the unaudited period ended December 31, 2025.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council /Board accept the Treasurer ’s Cash Report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.
February 17, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR Treasurer's Report 2-17-2026
Attachment 1 - Treasurer Report
Attachments:
4. G & M Automotive Center, Inc. Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to increase the contract with G & M Automotive Center, Inc. for $ 50,000 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $300,000 for vehicle maintenance and repairs through the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, ending June 30, 2026.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR G & M Automotive Center, Inc. Contract Amendment 2-17-2026Attachments:
5. Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant - Manhole Repair - Lid Replacement Project
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the completed Manhole Repair - Lid Replacement Project, authorize staff to record a “Notice of Completion,” and release all withheld retention amounts after a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of recordation.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Acceptance of Manhole Repair - Lid Replacement Project 2-17-2026 Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion
Attachment 2 - Project Photos
Attachments:
6. Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant - Water Service Line Replacement Project I
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the completed Water Service Line Replacement Project I, authorize staff to record a “Notice of Completion, ” and release all withheld retention amounts after a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of recordation.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Acceptance of Water Service Line Replacement Project I 2-17-2026 Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion
Attachments:
7. Consideration of PAW Mission Mobile Services Supplementary Veterinary Contract
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Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a one -year contract with PAW Mission for supplementary mobile spay and neuter services in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.
Staff Person: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre SR Paw Mission Mobile Services Supplementary Veterinary Contract 2-17-2026Attachments:
8. League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division 2026 Policy Committee Appointment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division 2026 Policy Committee Appointment appointing Mayor Pro Tem Josh Pullen to the Public Safety Policy Committee.
Staff Person: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes SR City Council Appointments to League of California Cities 2026 2-17-2026Attachments:
NEW BUSINESS
9. Consideration of the 2026 Legislative Platform and Funding Priorities
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 2026 Legislative Platform consisting of Legislative Policy Statements and Funding Priorities.
Staff Person: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes SR Consideration of Legislative Platform and Funding Priorities 2-17-2026 Attachment 1 - 2026 Legislative Platform
Attachments:
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
February 17, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
I, Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Hesperia, California do hereby certify that I caused to be posted the foregoing agenda on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code §54954.2.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
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