City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, March 3, 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
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT- SPECIAL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 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
One (1) Case
CALL TO ORDER ‑ 6:35 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
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Paul Jones
Kim Jones
Gina Whelan
Ken Anderson
Brenda Dahl
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Gregg, that the Joint Consent Calendar 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 17, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, February 17, 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
PUBLIC HEARING
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 APP25‑00003 and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) associated with the approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP22‑00016 and Tentative Parcel Map TPM24‑00003.
Sponsors: Principal Planner Ryan Leonard
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be continued to a later meeting, to be scheduled within the next two months. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
Due to technical issues, Council voting for the remainder of the meeting was conducted via verbal roll call vote.
4. Storm Response Update
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council Receive and File an update on the December 2025 Storm Response.
Sponsors: City Manager Rachel Molina
Receive and file item.
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
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Lee, 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
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk