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June 16, 2026

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City of Hesperia City Council Chambers
Ctty of Hesperia 9700 Seventh Ave.

Meeting Minutes - Final Hesperia CA, 92345
City Council
Tuesday, June 16, 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 - 6:00 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. In Re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, S. Caroline U.S. Dist. Court (Carolina Multi District Litigation) Master Docket No. 2:18-MN-2873-RMG (MDL 2873) 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 - 6:32 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 Recognition to resident Gregory Knapp, Neighborhood Pride Enhancement Program Honoree.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:

Resident via voicemail
Terre Nelson
Robert Davie
Pastor Paul Jones
Ash Sanchez-Salva
Al Vogler
Kim Jones
Bryan Donithan
Gina Whelan
Kim Koones

JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Gregg, that the Joint Consent Calendar minus item 5 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5- Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay:

Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, June 2, 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 April 30, 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. One-Year Contract with Nobel Systems, Inc. for Geographical Information Systems Software and Associated Services
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year contract with Nobel Systems, Inc. (Nobel), for a total not-to-exceed
contract amount of $87,252, for the City's Geographical Information Systems IS software and associated services.

Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher

5. Three-year Enterprise Agreement with Granicus LLC
Recommended Action:
it is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a three-year agreement with Granicus LLC in a total not-to-exceed amount of $319,568 for the implementation of new hardware and streaming
equipment, maintenance, and licensing of the Legislative Management Suite (Legistar), video streaming services, and Government Transparency Suite; which includes a 5% contingency in the amount of $15,978 to accommodate for unforeseen implementation, hardware, configuration, or service-related costs.

Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Robert Davie commented on item #5.

A motion was made by Ochoa, seconded by Pullen, that item 5 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5- Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 0

6. Amend Contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the current contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions by $49,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $326,480, for the completion of
the five-year lease agreement ending in February 2027.

Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher

7. TLC Animal Removal Services
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a three year agreement with TLC Animal Removal Services (TLC) in the amount of $3,500 per month for a total, not-to-exceed amount of
$126,000 for animal disposal services.

Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher

8. Midwest Contract for Shelter Medications, Surgery, and Veterinary Supplies Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year contract with Midwest Veterinary Supply in the not-to-exceed contract amount of $100,000 to provide medications, surgery, and veterinary supplies for the City's animal shelter.

Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher

9. Warehouse Commodity - A.Y. McDonald Manufactured Water Parts Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Orange County WinWater Works in a not-to-exceed amount of $145,861, for the purchase of A.Y. McDonald manufactured water parts.

Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez

10. Contract Amendment for Unarmed Security Services with Alltech Industries, Inc.

Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with Alltech Industries, Inc. for an additional $164,400 for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $743,764 and approve a one-year contract extension for unarmed security services.

Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez

11. Calling November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-23, calling for the holding of the General Municipal Election in districts two (2), three (3), and four (4); and 2026-24 requesting consolidation with the statewide General Municipal Election with the San Bernardino County Registrar of Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber

12. Adoption of Candidate Statement Regulations for November 3, 2026 Election Recommended Action:
is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2026-25 adopting regulations for candidati tatements tor District two (2), District three (3), and District four (4) as estimated by the San Bernardin‹ County Elections Office.

Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber

13. Non-Represented Employees' Compensation and Benefit Plan Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council, the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Housing Authority, and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District, adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-29, HHA 2026-04, and HWD 2026-10, modifying the Non-Represented Employees' Compensation and Benefit Plan.

Sponsors: Deputy Human Resources/Information Technology Director Rita Perez

14. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hesperia and the Teamsters Local 1932 for the period of February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-30 and HWD 2026-11, modifying the Non-Represented Employees' Compensation and Benefit Plan.

Sponsors: Deputy Human Resources/Information Technology Director Rita Perez

15. Final Tract Map No. 20450
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-20 approving Final Tract Map No. 20450 to create 36 Single-family Residential lots and 1 Lettered lot on approximately 10.06 gross acres within the Single Family Residential (R1) zone located at the northwest corner of Palm Street and Mesa Avenue (Applicant: Hesperia 54, LP APN: 3046-011-07, 08).

Sponsors: Administrative Analyst Savannah Routh

16. Final Tract Map No. 16591-3 & -4
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 approving Final Tract Map No. 16591-3 & -4 to create 91 single-family residential lots and 2 lettered lots on approximately 23.26 gross Sponsors: Administrative Analyst Savannah Routh

PUBLIC HEARING

17. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Adoption Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council, the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Housing Authority (HHA), and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (HWD) hold a Public Hearing and adopt the following Resolutions approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed CIP Budget for the City of Hesperia and the Hesperia Water District:

1. City of Hesperia Resolution No. 2026-12 adopting the FY CIP 2026-27 Budget

2. Resolution HHA 2026-03 adopting the FY CIP 2026-27 Budget

3. Resolution HWD 2026-06 adopting the FY CIP 2026-27 Budget 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 - Bennington, Pullen, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 0

NEW BUSINESS

18. Senate Bill 707 Meeting Disruption Policy
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council receive and file information regarding Senate Bill 707, adopt the required Meeting Disruption Policy, and provide direction regarding potential modifications to City Council meeting start times to accommodate possible meeting disruptions.

Sponsors: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre
Resident via voicemail commented on item 18.

A motion was made by Pullen, seconded by Bennington, to modify the City Council meeting starting time to 5:30 p.m. be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Bennington, Pullen, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 1 - Gregg
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Pullen, that the Meeting Disruption Policy be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Bennington, Pullen, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 1 - Gregg

19. 2026-27 Community Assistance Program (CAP) Final Rankings and Funding Recommendations Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Review the Community Assistance Program (CAP) application rankings as recommended by the City Council Advisory Committee (CCAC); and

2. Approve the recommended funding allocations for FY 2026-27.

Sponsors: Administrative Analyst Connor Biggerstaff
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Lee, that this item be approved as amended to modify the list to include Genesis Re-Entry Services as the 10t ranking organization. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Bennington, Gregg, Lee and Ochoa
Nay: 1 - Pullen

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 8:30 p.m.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk

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