Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Meeting Agenda
Closed Session - 5:30 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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September 1, 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
HESPERIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - SPECIAL MEETING
9700 7th Avenue, Council Chambers, Hesperia, CA 92345
As a courtesy, please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices while the meeting is in session. Thank you.
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 - 5:30 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. Two (2) Cases.
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
September 1, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
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 Regular Meeting held Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular meeting held Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
Draft CC Min 2026-8-18Attachments:
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 9-1-2026
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
Attachments:
3. Purchasing Authorization Limits Update
Recommended Action:
September 1, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-46, HHA 2026-07, HCDC 2026-02, HFPD 2026-06, and HWD 2026-18, amending the City's purchasing authorization limits.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR Purchasing Authorization Limits Update 9-1-2026
Joint Resolution 2026-46
Attachments:
4. 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council /Board/Commission adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-45, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution No.
SA 2026-01, Hesperia Housing Authority Resolution No. HHA 2026-06, Community Development Commission Resolution No. HCDC 2026-01, Hesperia Fire Protection District Resolution No. HFPD 2026-05, and Hesperia Water District Resolution No. HWD 2026-17, approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy 9-1-2026
Attachment 1 - Statement of Investment Policy for FY 26-27 (clean) Attachment 2 - Statement of Investment Policy for FY 26-27 (Redlined) Joint Resolution 2026-45
Attachments:
5. Acceptance of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Drainage Easement on Recorded Tract Map No.13751
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District adopt Resolution No. 2026-41 accepting the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for the Drainage Easement delineated on Tract Map No. 13751 as City of Hesperia Drainage Easement or (C.H.D.E.), recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder on March 7, 1989, in Book 219, pages 1-3, as Document No. 89-081811. (Applicant: City of Hesperia)
Staff Person: Administrative Analyst Savannah Routh
SR Acceptance of IOD of Drainage Easement on Tract Map 13751 9-1-2026 Resolution 2026-41
Attachments:
6. Consideration of the Biennial Update of the City's Statement of Economic Interests Designated Employee Filing Roster
Recommendation Action:
September 1, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
It is recommended that the City Council and Water District Board adopt the Fair Political Commission required biennial update of the City's Statement of Economic Interest Employee Filing Roster (Conflict-of-Interest Code) for designated employees through adoption of Joint Resolution No. 2026-44 and HWD 2026-16.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
SR Conflict on Interest Biennial Update 9-1-2026
Joint Resolution 2026-44 and HWD 2026-16
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A Designated Employees with Disclosure Attachment 3 - Exhibit B Conflict of Interest Disclosure Attachments:
NEW BUSINESS
7. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates for League of CA Cities Conference
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council designate a primary voting delegate and up to two alternate delegates to represent the City of Hesperia at the General Business meeting to be held during the League of California Cities annual conference September 23, 2026 through September 25, 2026 in Anaheim.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
SR League of California Cities Conference 9-1-2026Attachments:
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
September 1, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda
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 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code §54954.2.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
Documents produced by the City and distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting regarding items on the agenda will be made available in the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.