City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes – Draft
City Council
Tuesday, May 19, 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
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. Negotiating Parties: Hesperia Lake Park and City of Hesperia Location: APN 0398-031-34
Under Negotiation: 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:
Kim Jones
Melanie Loyd
Bristol Loyd
Pastor Paul Jones
Tim Mustalkis
Al Vogler
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 ‑ Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and the Special Meeting held Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and the Special Meeting held Tuesday, May 5, 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 March 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
4. Three Year Enterprise Agreement with Crayon Inc.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a new three-year Enterprise Agreement with Crayon Inc., in a total not-to-exceed amount of $294,932, for Microsoft software products licensing. A 5% contingency has been included to accommodate increased licensing needs arising from additional staffing or projects requiring additional licenses.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
5. G & M Automotive Center, Inc. Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to approve a one-year contract extension for vehicle maintenance and repairs with G & M Automotive Center, Inc. and increase the contract for $325,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $625,000.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
6. Vehicle Procurement - One (1) Full Size Service Truck Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Victorville Chevrolet Cadillac for the purchase of one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 service truck in the not-to-exceed amount of $66,488.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
PUBLIC HEARING
7. FY 2026-27 Budget Workshop #2 - Vacancies, Recruitment Efforts, and Retention Strategies as Required by California Assembly Bill 2561 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council/Board receive this report on the City of Hesperia's proposed staffing for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 and hold a public hearing of a comprehensive overview of current job vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention strategies as required by California Assembly Bill 2561.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Receive and file item.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Discussion on Residency Requirements for Candidates Running for City Council Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report, which provides background and factual information regarding residency requirements for candidates running for City Council.
Sponsors: City Attorney Pam K. Lee
The following people commented on this item:
Robert Davie
Receive and file item.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Ochoa requested we agendize a discussion for the removal of resolution 2016-05 at a future hearing.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. in honor of Donna Davie. ___________________________
Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk