City of Hesperia City Council Chambers
City of Desperia 9700 Seventh Ave.
Meeting Minutes - Final Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, April 21, 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 - Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. Sully-Miller Contracting, et al. v. City of Hesperia et al., SBSC Case No. CIVSB2410614 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 0398-031-34
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Government Code Section 54957.6
1. Negotiations between the City of Hesperia and the Teamsters Local 1932 with the City's Negotiator. (Staff person: Casey Brooksher, Assistant City Manager)
CALL TO ORDER - 6:35 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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 Recognition to resident Paul Orloski, Neighborhood Pride Enhancement Program Honoree.
2. Presentation of Recognition to VVWRA for the 2025/2026 Tertiary Plant of the Year awarded by the California Water Environment Association.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Dana Needels
Joy Zumbrunn
Paula Klebowski
Ramon Gutierrez
Hesperia News and Politics
Robert Davie
Kim Koonce
Frank Mitchell I!!
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Pullen, that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Gregg, Bennington, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 7, 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 February 28, 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
4. Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council, Community Development Commission, Hesperia Housing Authority Board, Hesperia Water District Board, and Hesperia Fire Protection District Board receive and file the audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Contract Amendment for Printing Services
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $80,000 to the existing contract with Wirz and Company Printing, Inc., for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $160,000 and approve a one-year contract extension for printing services.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
6. Award Construction Contract for FY 2024-25 CDBG Street Improvements, Construction Order No. 7175 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Award a construction contract for the FY 2024-25 CDBG Street Improvements, Construction Order (C.O.) No. 7175 project to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Sully-Miller Contracting Company for the bid amount of $339,900; approve an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $33,990, for a not-to-exceed total construction contract amount of $373,890; and
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez Acceptance of 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Road Repair No. 1 and No. 2, and Sewer Repairs
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District:
1 .Accept the completed 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Road Repair No. 1 and No. 2, and Sewer Repairs;
2. Authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion for each project; and
3.Authorize the release of all withheld retention amounts no sooner than (30) calendar days following the date of recordation.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
8. Award Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for a Comprehensive Development Code Update
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. in the amount of $344,530 and reserve a contingency of $34,453 for a total contract cost of $378,983 for a Comprehensive Development Code Update.
Sponsors: Principal Planner Ryan Leonard
PUBLIC HEARING
9. 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and, upon receiving public testimony:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-14 approving the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (AAP);
(2) Authorize staff to modify the AAP as directed by the City Council; (3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and transmit all required documents, including the adopted 2026-2027 AAP and any amendments, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to ensure timely receipt of funds.
Sponsors: Economic Development Supervisor Eydee Jimenez A motion was made by Pullen, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 0
10. Conditional Use Permit CUP24-00012; Applicant: AUE Energy LLC; APN: 3064-401-10 Recommended Action:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 Approving Conditional Use Permit CUP24-00012 and adopting the associated mitigated negative declaration pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
Sponsors: Associate Planner Leilani Henry
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, that this item be continued to the next meeting and direct staff to revise the resolution and findings to approve the CUP24-00012 minus the carwash. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
11. Award Construction Contract for the Maple Avenue Street Improvement Project, Construction Order No. 7169
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Award a construction contract for the Maple Avenue Street Improvement Project (Construction Order No. 7169) to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, LCR Earthwork and Engineering, Corp. for the total bid amount of $4,902,678, inclusive of Additive Alternate No. 1;
2.Approve an additional 14% contingency in the amount of $686,375, for the not-to-exceed total construction contract amount of $5,589,053; and
3.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and any documents related thereto.
Sponsors: Assistant Project Manager Dena Alcayaga
The following people commented on this item:
Robert Davie
Chuck Wolf
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay:
12. Proposed Hesperia Merchandise Store Program
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff on opportunities to implement a Hesperia Merchandise Store program.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Orlando Acevedo Hesperia News and Politics commented on this item.
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Gregg requested a report on animal behavior support for the Animal Shelter and an regarding City district residency requirements
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Hess
Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk