City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, March 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
CLOSED SESSION – 5:45 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5 ‑ Mayor Bennington, Mayor Pro Tem Pullen, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Lee, and Council Member Ochoa
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations Government Code Section – 54956.8
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
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:
Bob Nelson via voicemail
Al Vogler
David Penn
Kim Jones
Hesperia News and Politics
Brenda Dahl
Christina Carlson
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that the Joint Consent Calendar minus item 3 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 Special Meeting held Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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
Robert Davie commented on item 3.
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, that this be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
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
The following people commented:
Al Vogler
Kim Jones
Hesperia News and Politics
Receive and file item.
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 7:57 p.m.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk