City Council Chambers
City of Hesperia 9700 Seventh Ave.
City of Hesperia Meeting Minutes - Final
Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, May 5, 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
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - SPECIAL MEETING
NO CLOSED SESSION
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of City Hall Employee of the Quarter Recognition to Henry Corona, Custodian, by Cassandra Sanchez, Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
2. Presentation on San Bernardino County Fire Department Drone Program by Battalion Chief Chris Bowden and Engineer Jeff Alexy
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Robert Davie
Tonii Ventimiglia-Mustaikis
Timm Bruns
Tim Mustaikis
Hesperia News and Politics
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved minus item number 1. Item number 1 will be brought back to the next meeting. 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, April 21, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Sponsors:
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. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tract 16591-2
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 accepting the public improvements for Tract 16591-2 located on the west side of Newcastle Avenue and south of Muscatel Street. (Applicant: Harris Homes Inc.) Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez D&H Water Systems New Contract
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year agreement with D&H Water Systems for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite chlorine in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,485, which includes a 10% contingency.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez Vehicle Procurement - One (1) 2,000-Gallon Water Truck
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Valew Quality Truck Bodies - 1954 MFG for the purchase of one (1) 2027 Mack MD642R water truck in the not-to-exceed amount of $119,883.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Appeal to the City Council (APP25-00003 - Appellant: Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility ("SAFER"): Applicant: Bobby Kang, CEO - Cargo Solutions Express; APNs:
3064-591-12,13,17,18, and 3064-631-01
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-02, denying appeal APP25-00003 and upholding the Planning Commission's decision to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration ("MND") associated with the approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP22-00016 and Tentative Parcel Map TPM24-00003.
Sponsors: Principal Planner Ryan Leonard
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: 0
Aleja Cretcher commented on item #6.
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 Ochoa, seconded by Pullen, that this item be approved as amended to add the carwash back into the resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Bennington, Pullen, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 1 - Gregg
Matt Turner commented on item #7.
NEW BUSINESS
8. FY 2026-27 Budget Workshop #1 - Operating Budget
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council/Board receive and file this staff report, which provides information about the current status of the City of Hesperia's proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Gregg requested an item be placed on the next agenda regarding an update from the Hesperia Recreation and Park District related to the Val Shearer Arena reopening.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
HAIL
Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk