Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Meeting Agenda
Closed Session - 5:00 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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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 - 5:00 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
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations Government Code Section – 54956.8
1. Negotiating Parties: City of Hesperia and Hesperia Park and Recreation District
Location: APN 0398-031-34
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
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B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Mayor Brigit Bennington
Mayor Pro Tem Josh Pullen
Council Member Cameron Gregg
Council Member Allison Lee
Council Member Chris Ochoa
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation to The San Bernardino County Children ’s Network declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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, March 17, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular meeting held Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
Draft CC Min 2026-03-17Attachments:
2. Warrant Run Report (City- Successor Agency- Housing Authority- Community Development Commission- Water)
Recommended Action:
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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 4-7-2026
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
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3. Ratification of Emergency Purchases from Winter Storm 2025 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) ratify, by Resolution No. 2026-18, emergency purchases in the amount of $ 1,047,222 made in response to the December 23, 2025 storm event.
It is further recommended that the City Council and Board adopt Resolution No . 2026-03 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget by $ 1,276,587 to account for total storm-related costs
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR Ratification of Emergency Purchases Winter Storm 2025 4-7-2026 Resolution 2026-03
Resolution 2026-18
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4. OpenGov, Inc. for Financial Reporting and Budgeting & Planning Software Contract
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five -year (5) agreement with OpenGov, Inc. ( OpenGov), in an amount not-to-exceed $ 289,516, to continue providing software pertaining to its financial transparency portal and the development and preparation of the City’s budget.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR OpenGov, Inc. Software Contract 4-7-2026Attachments:
5. Attachment Procurement - Sweeper and Loader Bucket
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Sonsray Machinery for the purchase of one (1) sweeper attachment and one (1)
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4 x 1 loader bucket in the not-to-exceed amount of $55,000.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Attachment Procurement – Sweeper and Loader Bucket 4-7-2026Attachments:
6. Vehicle Procurement - One (1) 8-Yard Dump Truck
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Valew Quality Truck Bodies - 1954 MFG for the purchase of one (1) 2027 Mack MD 7 8-Yard dump truck in the not-to-exceed amount of $136,863.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Vehicle Procurement One (1) 8-Yard Dump Truck 4-7-2026 Attachment 1 - Bid Comparison
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7. Amend Professional Services Agreement for Construction Support Services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C.O. No. 7139 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council amend Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-22-064 with TranSystems Corporation for additional construction support services for the Ranchero Road Aqueduct Crossing Project, C .O. No. 7139, in amount of $ 65,000, for a not -to-exceed total of $213,500.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR TranSystems Corporation Service Agreement 4-7-2026Attachments:
8. Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant - Tank Coatings - Plant 23, Plant 21, and Plant 22 Projects
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the completed Tank Coatings - Plant 23-R23/1 (C.O. No. 8094), Plant 21-R21/1 (C.O. No. 8095), and Plant 22-R22/2 (C.O. No. 8090) Projects; and
2. Authorize staff to record a “Notice of Completion;” and
3. Release all withheld retention amounts after a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of recordation.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Acceptance of ARPA Grant - Tank Coatings 4-7-2026
Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion
Attachment 2 - Project Photos
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9. Amendment to Street Sweeper Rental Agreement with Haaker Equipment Company
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing street sweeper rental agreement with Haaker Equipment Company to increase contract authority by $ 40,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $125,000.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Amendment to Street Sweeper Rental Agreement 4-7-2026Attachments:
10. D&H Water Systems - Increase to Contract
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with D&H Water Systems in the amount of $ 15,000 in the new not -to-exceed amount of $101,405, for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite chlorine.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR D&H Water Systems 4-7-2026Attachments:
11. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tract 16591-1 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 accepting the public improvements for Tract 16591-1 located on the west side of Tamarisk Avenue and south of Muscatel Street. (Applicant: Harris Homes Inc.) Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tract 16591-1 4-7-2026 Resolution 2026-06
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12. Animal Shelter Evaporative Cooler Replacement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Allison Mechanical Inc to replace (10) Evaporative Coolers at the Animal Shelter in the not -to-exceed amount of $ 98,995 that includes a contingency of 10%.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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SR Animal Shelter Evaporative Cooler Replacement 4-7-2026 Attachment 1 - Bid Comparison
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13. Annual Report on Status and Implementation of the General Plan
Recommended Action:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council review this annual report, and direct staff to transmit copies to the Governor ’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and the Department of Housing and Community Development as required by law.
Staff Person: Principal Planner Ryan Leonard
SR Annual Report of the General Plan 4-7-2026
Attachment 1- General Plan Annual Report
Attachment 2- Housing Element Annual Report
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14. CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-013 authorizing the City Manager to submit payment program applications for the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) City/County Payment Program for all CalRecycle payment programs for a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution.
Staff Person: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes SR CalRecycle Payment Programs 4-7-2026
Resolution 2026-013
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NEW BUSINESS
15. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-017 Approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan Developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-017 approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.
Staff Person: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes SR Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan 4-7-2026
Resolution 2026-017
Attachment 2 -Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan Exhibits Attachments:
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16. Reject all Bids and Appropriate Funding for Waterline Material Betterment for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project, Construction Order No. 8096 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District:
1. Reject all submitted bids for the Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Project (Construction Order No. 8096).
2. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-05 and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. 2026-03, amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Capital Improvement budget by appropriating an additional $ 24,000, for a total of $ 274,000 to Water Capital Fund 701 for waterline betterments associated with the project.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Water Relocation Bid Rejection & Material Betterment 4-7-2026 Joint Resolution 2026-05 and HWD 2026-03
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17. Acceptance of Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Funds Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funds in the amount of $1,577,600 for the City of Hesperia Vision Zero Action Plan, the supplemental Complete Streets Plan, and supporting studies.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant -related documents, agreements, and amendments as necessary to implement the grant.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04, accepting SS 4A grant funds, authorizing execution of the grant agreement.
Staff Person: Project Manager Deanna Lestina
SR Acceptance of Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Funds 4-7-2026 Resolution 2026-04
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18. Contract Award - Dirt Road & Shoulder Repair and Retention Basin Rehabilitations
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the award of up to four (4) contracts for dirt road repairs, dirt shoulder repairs, Tamarisk Basin rehabilitation, and H -01 Basin rehabilitation, in a combined not -to-exceed amount of $1,001,356.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
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SR Dirt Road & Shoulder Repair and Retention Basin Rehabilitations 4-7-2026 Resolution 2026-16
Attachment 2 - Bid Comparison Dirt Road Repairs
Attachment 3 - Bid Comparison Dirt Shoulder Repairs
Attachmnet 4- Bid Comparison Tamarisk Basin Rehabilitation Attachment 5- Bid Comparison H-01 Basin Rehabilitation
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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 April 2, 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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