City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, April 7, 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 – 5:00 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
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Property Negotiations Government Code Section – 54956.8
1. Real Property Negotiations
Negotiating Parties: City of Hesperia and Hesperia Park and Recreation District Location: APN 0398-0131-34
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
CALL TO ORDER ‑ 6:31 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. 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) The following people commented:
Bob Nelson via voicemail
Kim Jones
Al Vogler
Hesperia News
Ken Anderson
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, that the Joint Consent Calendar minus item 3, 7, and 12 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, 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.
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
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 Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
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.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
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) 4 x 1 loader bucket in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $55,000.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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 MD7 8‑Yard dump truck in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $136,863.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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.) Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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%.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Lee, that items 3, 7, and 12 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
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.
Sponsors: Principal Planner Ryan Leonard
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.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
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.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes 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
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.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez A motion was made by Gregg, 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
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 SS4A grant funds, authorizing execution of the grant agreement.
Sponsors: Project Manager Deanna Lestina
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 ‑ Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
Al Vogler commented on item #17.
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.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
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.
Council Member Gregg requested a memo regarding the County’s Rock Springs Road project.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. in memory of Taylor Cole. ___________________________
Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk