Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Meeting Agenda
Closed Session - 6:00 PM
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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March 3, 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
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - SPECIAL MEETING
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.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
Roll Call
Mayor Brigit Bennington
Mayor Pro Tem Josh Pullen
Council Member Cameron Gregg
Council Member Allison Lee
Council Member Chris Ochoa
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. One (1) Case
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
March 3, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
Council Member Allison Lee
Council Member Chris Ochoa
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
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 17, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular meeting held Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
Draft CC Min 2026-2-17Attachments:
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 3-3-2026
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARING
March 3, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
Individuals wishing to comment on public hearing items must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the numbered agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to an agenda item being taken up.
Comments will be limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items.
WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES
Approve the reading by title of all ordinances and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
3. Appeal to the City Council (APP25-00003 - Appellant: Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”): Applicant: Bobby Kang, CEO- Cargo Solutions Express; APNs: 3064-591-12,13,17,18, and 3064-631-01
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-02, denying appeal APP 25-00003 and upholding the Planning Commission ’s decision to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) associated with the approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP 22-00016 and Tentative Parcel Map TPM24-00003.
Staff Person: Principal Planner Ryan Leonard
SR Appeal APP25-00003 3-3-2026
Attachment 1 - Appeal Application
Attachment 2 - General Plan and Zoning Map
Attachment 3 - Aerial
Attachment 4 - IS-MND
Attachment 5a - Mojave Water Agency Comment Letter
Attachment 5b - Lozeau Drury Comment Letter
Attachment 5c - Southern California Gas Comment Letter
Attachment 5d - MDAQMD Comment Letter
Attachment 5e - CDFW Comment Letter
Attachment 6 - Responses to Comments
Attachment 7 - Final MMRP
Resolution 2026-02
Attachment 9 - Planning Commission Staff Report with Attachments Attachments:
NEW BUSINESS
4. Storm Response Update
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council Receive and File an update on the December 2025 Storm Response.
Staff Person: City Manager Rachel Molina
March 3, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
SR Storm Response Update 3-3-2026Attachments:
5. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review be received and filed, and the following resolution, which amends the respective FY 2025-26 Budget for the City of Hesperia be approved:
1) City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2026-01
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review 3-3-2026
Attachment 1 - FY 25-26 Mid Year Budget Review Report
Resolution 2026-01
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
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 26, 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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