Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Meeting Agenda
Closed Session - 6:00 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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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
HESPERIA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - ANNUAL MEETING
HESPERIA PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION - ANNUAL MEETING 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 - 6:00 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 - Potential Litigation:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. One (1) Case
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
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Council Member Allison Lee
Council Member Chris 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) 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 Special Meeting held Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special meeting held Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
Draft CC Min 2026-8-4Attachments:
2. HESPERIA PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION AND HESPERIA PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING ITEM
Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Corporation and Authority Annual Meetings held August 19, 2025.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Draft Minutes of the Corporation and Authority Annual Meetings held August 19, 2025.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
Draft CC Min 2025-08-19Attachments:
3. Warrant Run Report (City - Successor Agency - Housing Authority - Community Development Commission - Water)
Recommended Action:
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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 8-18-2026
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
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4. Treasurer’s Cash Report for the unaudited period ended June 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.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR Treasurer's Report 8-18-2026
Attachment 1 - Treasurer's Report
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5. Fiscal Year 2026/27 - 2030/31 Five-Year Measure I Capital Improvement Plan Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-38, approving the Measure I Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan and Expense Strategy for Fiscal Years 2026/27 - 2030/31.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR FY 2026-2031 Five-Year Measure I CIP 8-18-2026
Resolution 2026-38
Attachment 2 - Attachment "A" Spreadsheet
Attachment 3 - Attachment "B" Expenditure Strategy
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6. Geo-Monitor Inc. Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $ 40,000 to the existing contract with Geo -Monitor Inc ., for a total revised not-to-exceed amount of $90,000 for water quality analysis.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Geo-Monitor Inc. Contract Amendment 8-18-2026Attachments:
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7. Global Power Group Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $ 30,000 to the existing contract with Global Power Group, for a total revised not-to-exceed amount of $80,000 for emergency generator repairs.
Staff Person: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez SR Global Power Group Contract Amendment 8-18-2026Attachments:
8. Revised Resolution Confirming Unpaid Enforcement and Abatement Costs for FY 2026-27 Property Tax Roll Collection
Recommended Action:
Adopt the revised Joint Resolution No. 2026-42 and Resolution No .
HWD-2026-15, superseding the previously presented resolutions, confirming unpaid enforcement and abatement costs, and authorizing the placement of these costs on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Annual Property Tax Roll.
Staff Person: Management Analyst Jacquelyn Castillo
SR Confirming Unpaid Costs for FY 26-27 Property Tax Roll 8-16-2026 Joint Resolution 2026-42 and HWD 2026-15
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A
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9. Professional Services Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group for Community Facilities District Administration Services
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with NBS Government Finance Group (NBS) in an amount not -to-exceed $ 65,410 for FY 2026-27 Community Facilities District administration services.
Staff Person: Deputy Finance Director Keith Cheong
SR NBS Government Finance Group Agreement 8-18-2026Attachments:
NEW BUSINESS
10. City Council Meeting Start Time Implementation
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the
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implementation date for the previously adopted 5:30 p.m. City Council meeting start time.
Staff Person: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Melinda Sayre SR City Council Meeting Start Time Implementation 8-18-2026 Attachment 1 - 6/16/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution 2026-43
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11. Development Impact Fee (DIF) Program Overview
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report regarding the status and administration of the City’s Development Impact Fees (DIF).
Staff Person: Director of Development Services Orlando Acevedo SR Development Impact Fee (DIF) Program Overview 8-18-2026Attachments:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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, August 13, 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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