City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WATER DISTRICT
6:30 PM City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave., Hesperia CA, 92345
City Clerk's Office: (760) 947-1007
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
No Closed Session
Regular Meeting - 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
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
InvocationA.
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Pledge of Allegiance to the FlagB.
Roll CallC.
Mayor Bennington, Mayor Pro Tem Pullen, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Lee and Council Member Ochoa
Present: 5 -
Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City ClerkD.
Closed Session Reports by City AttorneyE.
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.
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
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that the consent calendar minus items 4 and 7 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa5 -
Nay: 0
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.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
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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. 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.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
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.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that items 4 and 7 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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.
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Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
7. Consideration of PAW Mission Mobile Services Supplementary Veterinary Contract
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.
Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
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.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
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.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Pullen, that this item be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa5 -
Nay: 0
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
Adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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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