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, March 17, 2026
Closed Session - 5:45 PM
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
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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 - 5:45 PM
Roll Call
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations Government Code Section – 54956.8
March 17, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Final
1. Real Property Negotiations
Negotiating Parties: City of Hesperia, Woodridge Capital Partners, LLC, and Patriot Rail Company
Location(s): APN 0410-021-13 & 28, 0410-021-34 & 38, 0410-031-06, 0410-032-01, 0410-061-01 to 04, 0410-061-06 & 07, 0410-061-11 , 0410-062-08 & 24, 0410-071-06 & 07, and 0410-071-25 & 26 Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
InvocationA.
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.
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 Lee, that the consent calendar minus item 3 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 Special Meeting held Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
March 17, 2026City Council Meeting Minutes - Final
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special meeting held Tuesday, March 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 January 31, 2026 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
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, that this item be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
NEW BUSINESS
4. TeamCivX Presentation of Public Opinion Polling Results Related to a Potential Local Sales Tax Measure
Recommended Action:
Receive and file a presentation and polling results regarding community sentiment on a potential local sales tax measure.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Receive and file item.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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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.
The Mayor and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
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, March 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code §54954.2.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
Documents produced by the City and distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting regarding items on the agenda will be made available in the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.