Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Meeting Agenda
Closed Session - 5:15 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WATER DISTRICT
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave., Hesperia CA, 92345
City Clerk's Office: (760) 947-1007
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City Council Members
Brigit Bennington, Mayor
Josh Pullen, Mayor Pro Tem
Cameron Gregg, Council Member
Allison Lee, Council Member
Chris Ochoa, Council Member
Rachel Molina, City Manager
Pam K. Lee, City Attorney
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July 21, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
9700 7th Avenue, Council Chambers, Hesperia, CA 92345
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Prior to action of the Council, any member of the audience will have the opportunity to address the legislative body on any item listed on the agenda, including those on the Consent Calendar.
Individuals wishing to speak during General Public Comments or on a particular numbered item must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to the public comment portion of the agenda or before an agenda item is discussed. Comments will be limited to three minutes for General Public Comments, Consent Calendar items and New Business items. Comments are limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items.
In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items or engage in question and answer sessions with the public. The City Council may ask brief questions for clarification; provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information and direct staff to add an item to a subsequent meeting.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:15 PM
Roll Call
Mayor Brigit Bennington
Mayor Pro Tem Josh Pullen
Council Member Cameron Gregg
Council Member Allison Lee
Council Member Chris Ochoa
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1
1. CA Arroyo Fund, Inc ., et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al . (SBSC Case No .
CIVSB 2225409)
2. LCTH Investment, LP, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al . (SBSC Case No .
CIVSB 2303245)
3. LCTH Investment, LP, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al . (SBSC Case No .
CIVSB 2303246)
4. LCTH Investment, LP, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al. (SBSC Case No .
CIVSB 2310835)
5. Desert-Candle, LP, et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al . (SBSC Case No. CIVSB 2504950)
Personnel Matters - Performance Evaluations
Government Code Section 54957
1. Annual Performance Evaluation - City Attorney
2. Annual Performance Evaluation - City Manager
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CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Roll Call
Mayor Brigit Bennington
Mayor Pro Tem Josh Pullen
Council Member Cameron Gregg
Council Member Allison Lee
Council Member Chris 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 Rubi Arellano, Community Development Supervisor, by Orlando Acevedo, Director of Development Services.
2.Presentation of 2025 Annual Water Quality Report by Jeremy McDonald, Water Operations Manager.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) Individuals wishing to speak during General Public Comments or on a particular numbered item are requested to submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to the public comment portion of the joint agenda or before an agenda item is discussed. Comments will be limited to three minutes for General Public Comments, Consent Calendar items and New Business items. Comments are limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items.
In compliance with the Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items or engage in question and answer sessions with the public. The City Council may ask brief questions for clarification; provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information and direct staff to add an item to a subsequent meeting.
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the
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Regular meeting held Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
Draft CC Min 2026-06-16Attachments:
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.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR Warrant Run 7-21-2026
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
Attachments:
3. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the unaudited period ended May 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.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR Treasurer's Report 7-21-2026
Attachment 1 - Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
4. Acceptance of 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Repairs :
Ranchero Rd. & Primrose and Maple & Muscatel Basin
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 Repairs: Ranchero Rd. & Primrose and 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Maple & Muscatel Basin;
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 thirty (30) calendar days following the date of recordation.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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SR Acceptance of 2025 Dec Adverse Weather Emergency Repairs 7-21-2026 Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion Ranchero Rd and Primrose Attachment 2 - Notice of Completion Maple and Muscatel Basin Attachment 3 - Project Photos
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5. Acceptance of the FY 2024-25 CDBG Street Improvements, C.O. No. 7175 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the completed FY 2024-25 CDBG Street Improvements project, Construction Order No. (C.O.) 7175;
2. Authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion; and
3. Authorize the release of all withheld retention amounts no sooner than thirty (30) calendar days following the date of recordation.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Acceptance of FY 24-25 CDBG St Improvements 7-21-2026 Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion
Attachment 2 - Project Photos
Attachments:
6. Award of Contract for Landscape Maintenance and Repair Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into a (3) three-year contract with Lasting Images Landscape in an amount of $ 406,092 for routine landscape maintenance, and an additional 10% ( $40,609) for anticipated repairs and plant replacement over the (3) three-years, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $446,701.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Award of Contract for Landscape Maintenance and Repair 7-21-2026Attachments:
7. Acceptance of the Maple Avenue Sewer Line Replacement, C.O. No. 9018 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District:
1. Accept the completed Maple Sewer Line Replacement project, Construction Order No. (C.O.) 9018;
2. Authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion; and
3. Authorize the release of all withheld retention amounts no sooner than thirty (30) calendar days following the date of recordation.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
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SR Acceptance of Maple Ave Sewer Line Replacement 7-21-2026 Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion
Attachment 2 - Project Photos
Attachments:
8. Acceptance of the FY 2023-24 CDBG Street Improvements, C.O. No. 7172 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the completed FY 2023-24 CDBG Street Improvements project, Construction Order No. (C.O.) 7172;
2. Authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion; and
3. Authorize the release of all withheld retention amounts no sooner than thirty (30) calendar days following the date of recordation.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Acceptance of the FY 2023-24 CDBG Street Improvements 7-21-2026 Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion
Attachment 2 - Project Photos
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9. Recycled Water Master Plan - Water Recycling Funding Program Grant Application
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District Adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-34 and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. 2026-13 concurrently:
1. Approving submission of a grant application for a Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) planning grant from the State Water Resources Control Board for development of the Recycled Water Master Plan (RWMP);
2. Accepting the WRFP grant, if awarded, in an amount not to exceed $150,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the grant application and, if awarded, the Financial Assistance Application (Agreement), along with all other grant-related documents, agreements, and amendments as necessary to implement and administer the grant.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Recycled Water Master Plan - Water Grant Application 7-21-2026 Joint Resolution 2026-34 and HWD 2026-13
Attachments:
10. Award Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services
Recommended Action:
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It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District:
1. Award five (5) Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) to Converse Consultants, Geocon West, Inc ., Certerra RMA Group, Fenagh Engineering and Testing, Inc ., and NV 5, Inc. for on -call geotechnical engineering and material testing services, each for the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, with a term of three (3) years.
2. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute the agreements and any documents related thereto
Staff Person: Assistant Project Manager Dena Alcayaga
SR Award PSA for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering & Testing 7-21-2026 Attachment 1- Rating Summary
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11. Townsend Public Affairs Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) for an additional $ 96,000, for a revised not- to-exceed contract amount of $360,000, and approve a one -year contract extension for State and Federal Legislative Advocacy services.
Staff Person: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes SR Townsend Public Affairs Contract Amendment 7-21-2026Attachments:
12. Authorize Submittal of Applications for CalRecycle Grants
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-037 authorizing the submission of applications for all Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) grants for which the City is eligible for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution.
Staff Person: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes SR Authorize Submittal of Applications for CalRecycle Grants 7-21-2026 Resolution 2026-037
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13. Contract Amendment for Uniform 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 amend the current contract with Mission Linen Supply to extend the contract expiration date for an additional one -year term and increase the contract authority by $ 34,000 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $ 141,146 for uniform rental and laundering services.
Staff Person: Management Analyst Jacquelyn Castillo
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SR - Contract Amendment for Uniform Services 7-21-2026Attachments:
14. Special Assessment of Unpaid Fees for Services and Abatement Costs
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Joint Resolution No. 2026-27 and Resolution No. HWD 2026-08, confirming parcels of land upon which unpaid fees for services, and abatement costs remain, and Joint Resolution No. 2026-28 and Resolution No. HWD 2026-09, requesting that San Bernardino County place the unpaid fees for services and abatement costs on the property tax rolls.
Staff Person: Management Analyst Jacquelyn Castillo
SR Special Assessment of Unpaid Fees for Services & Abatement 7-21-2026 Joint Resolution No. 2026-27 and HWD 2026-08
Joint Resolution No. 2026-28 and HWD 2026-09
Attachment 3 - Exhibit A
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PUBLIC HEARING
Individuals wishing to comment on public hearing items must submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk with the numbered agenda item noted. Speaker slips should be turned in prior to an agenda item being taken up.
Comments will be limited to five minutes for Public Hearing items.
WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCES
Approve the reading by title of all ordinances and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
15. Ballot Measure for Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance Recommended Action:
Discuss and determine whether to place a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot to provide voters the option of enacting a secure, locally controlled general fund revenue source. The measure for consideration would establish a local City sales tax of 1.0% and provide an estimated $ 15,000,000 annually to maintain essential City services for residents and businesses, including paving and maintaining streets, fixing potholes, installing storm drains and related flood control infrastructure, repairing or replacing aging City infrastructure, keeping streets and public facilities safe, clean, and well-maintained, crime prevention, and 911 emergency response.
Staff Person: City Attorney Pam K. Lee
SR Ballot Measure for Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance 7-21-2026 Resolution 2026-32
Ordinance 2026-01
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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The Council may report on their activities as appointed representatives of the City on various Boards and Committees and/or may make comments of general interest or report on their activities as a representative of the City.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager, City Attorney or staff may make announcements or reports concerning items of interest to the Council and the public.
ADJOURNMENT
I, Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Hesperia, California do hereby certify that I caused to be posted the foregoing agenda on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code §54954.2.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
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