City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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 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. 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) The following people commented:
Chuck Wolf
Hesperia News and Politics
Joe Byron – Hesperia Piano Lessons
Brenda Dahl
Power to the High Desert
Elijah Munoz
Robert Davie
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that the Joint Consent Calendar minus item 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, 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
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 Robert Davie commented on item 4.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that items 4 and 7 be approved . The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
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.
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
Robert Davie Commented on item 7.
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:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager provided an update on the Maple Basin project and paving projects.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk