HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WATER DISTRICT
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave., Hesperia CA, 92345
City Clerk's Office: (760) 947-1007
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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City Council Meeting Agenda October 6, 2026
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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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 - 5:00 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. 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
Council Member Allison Lee
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Council Member Chris Ochoa
D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Assemblymember Tom Lackey for Budget Act of 2026 appropriations.
2. Presentation of Recognition to resident Emanuel Morales, Neighborhood Pride Enhancement Program Honoree.
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, September 15, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular meeting held Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Staff Person: Assistant City Clerk Jessica Giber
Attachments: Draft CC Min 2026-9-15
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.
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Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
SR Warrant Run 10-6-2026
Attachment 1 - Warrant Run
Attachments:
3. Revised Treasurer's Cash Report for the unaudited period ended June 30, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/Board accept the revised 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 Revised Treasurer's Report 10-6-2026
Attachment 1 - Revised Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
4. Contract with Shuster Advisory Group for Investment Advisory Services for the City’s Operating Cash Reserve Portfolio.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year, sole-source professional services agreement with Shuster Advisory Group for Investment Advisory Services for the City’s Operating Cash Reserve Portfolio.
Staff Person: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
Attachments: SR Contract with Shuster Advisory Group 10-6-2026
5. Public Works Asset Management Software License and Maintenance Agreement
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to:
1. Enter into a one-year software license and maintenance agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc. for the Public Works Asset Management Software (Cityworks), for a total not-to-exceed amount of $64,182; and
2. Enter into a three-year agreement with Trimble Inc. to migrate Cityworks to Trimble Unity Maintain for a total not-to-exceed amount of $310,881, consisting of $300,881 for subscription, licensing, and maintenance costs and $10,000 for staff training.
Staff Person: Deputy Human Resources/Information Technology Director Rita Perez Attachments: SR PW Software License and Maintenance Agreement 10-6-2026 City of Hesperia Page 3 Printed on 9/30/2026
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6. Land Management System Maintenance and Licensing Contract Authority Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a contract amendment with Superion, LLC in the amount of $69,026, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $417,036, to provide an additional year of licensing support and maintenance of the City's current land management system (TRAKiT).
Staff Person: Deputy Human Resources/Information Technology Director Rita Perez Attachments: SR Land Management System Maintenance 10-6-2026
7. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Hesperia Commerce Center II Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District:
1. Accept Grant Deed for Yucca Terrace Lift Station
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-48 accepting the Yucca Terra Sewer Lift Station and public improvements for Hesperia Commerce Center 2 located on the west side of State Highway 395 and north of Phelan Rd. (Applicant: Covington Group Inc.)
Staff Person: Administrative Analyst Savannah Routh
SR Acceptance of Improvements Hesperia Commerce Center 10-6-2026 Resolution 2026-48
Attachment 2 - Grant Deed for Yucca Terrace Lift Station Attachments:
8. 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-47, accepting the allocation of $36,918 from the U.S. Department of Justice, for the purpose of partially funding operational overtime and training.
Staff Person: Captain Steve Allen
SR 2025 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 10-6-2026
Resolution 2026-47
Attachment 2 - Interlocal Agreement
Attachments:
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.
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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, October 1, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. pursuant to California Government Code §54954.2.
_____________________________
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.
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City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
Tuesday, September 15, 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 – 5:30 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 Potential Litigation:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)2
1. One (1) Case
CALL TO ORDER - 6:33 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
The Presentation of Recognition to resident Emanuel Morales, Neighborhood Pride Enhancement Program Honoree will be moved to a future meeting as the resident was stuck in traffic and could not attend tonight’s meeting.
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia CA, 92345
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items and matters not listed on the agenda) The following people commented:
Al Vogler
Larry Nava
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, Gregg, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting held Tuesday, September 1, 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 July 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. Adopt Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Years 2027/28 through 2031/32 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Mayor and Council Members adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 approving the Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis submittal to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for Fiscal Years 2027/28 through 2031/32.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
5. Award Construction Contract for FY 2025-26 CDBG Street Improvements, Construction Order No. 7176 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract for the FY 2025-26 CDBG Street Improvements, Construction Order (C.O.) No. 7176 project to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Hardy & Harper, Inc. Company for the bid amount of $765,000; approve an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $76,500, for a not-to-exceed total construction contract amount of $841,500; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
6. Acceptance of the 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Shoulder Repairs Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the completed 2025 December Adverse Weather Emergency Shoulder Repairs;
2. Authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion for the project; and
3. Authorize the release of all withheld retention amounts no sooner than thirty (30) calendar days following the date of recordation.
Sponsors: Assistant Project Manager Dena Alcayaga
PUBLIC HEARING
7. PY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing, and upon accepting public testimony:
1. Approve the 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (“CAPER”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the 2025-2026 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), along with any public testimony and changes thereto as directed by the City Council.
Sponsors: Economic Development Supervisor Eydee Jimenez A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Ochoa, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Gregg, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
8. User Fee Study Update
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District consider an amendment to the City-wide fee schedule based upon the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by adopting Joint Resolution No. 2026-36 and Resolution HWD 2026-14.
Sponsors: Deputy Finance Director Keith Cheong
A motion was made by Gregg, seconded by Pullen, that this item be approved as amended to keep the business license fee as is, remove the subsidy for adult entertainment and massage parlors. And bring back the fee study for public safety and police to look at increasing those to the full extent that it’s allowed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Bennington, Gregg, Lee, Ochoa, and Pullen
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
9. Consideration of Resolution No. 2016-05
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council consider Resolution No. 2016-05 and the request to rescind the resolution by Council Member Ochoa, which opposes the relocation of refugees from the United States Refugee Resettlement Program to the City of Hesperia.
Sponsors: Assistant to the City Manager Tammy Pelayes
The following commented on this item:
Al Vogler
Violet Gomez
Council Member Ochoa asked to remove this item from the agenda at this time and bring it back to a future meeting.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor and Council Members reported from various events and Committees.
Council Member Gregg requested a memo on how many citations have been issued for businesses that are not operating with a business license in the city.
Mayor Bennington asked if we could post where residents can get sandbags ahead of the expected rainfall this winter.
CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/STAFF REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 pm.
_____________________________
Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council Members
City Council, as Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency
Chair and Commissioners, Hesperia Housing Authority
Chair and Commissioners, Community Development Commission Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Casey Brooksher, Assistant City Manager
Keith Cheong, Deputy Finance Director
Verenise Fierros, Accountant
SUBJECT: 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.
BACKGROUND
The Warrant Run totals represented below are for the period August 15, 2026 through August 28, 2026.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Financial Health – Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Warrant Runs
Agency/District Accounts Payable Payroll Wires Totals
City of Hesperia $3,702,978.57 $337,450.15 $0.00 $4,040,428.72 Successor Agency 6,873,108.08 0.00 0.00 6,873,108.08
Housing Authority 0.00 167.58 0.00 167.58
Community Development Commission 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Water 266,937.30 157,089.48 0.00 424,026.78
Totals $10,843,023.95 $494,707.21 $0.00 $11,337,731.16
* Includes debt service payments made via Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronic deposit of funds.
YEAR-TO PRIOR FY YTD
W/E W/E WARRANT DATE DATE
FUND # FUND NAME 8/21/2026 8/28/2026 TOTALS Wires TOTALS * TOTALS Accounts Payable
100 GENERAL $ 2,273,630.98 $ 175,627.17 $ 2,449,258.15 $ - $ 11,078,714.76 $ 8,080,067.32 110 SILVERWOOD $ - $ 17,528.50 $ 17,528.50 $ - $ 17,758.50 $ 23,857.50 200 HESPERIA FIRE DISTRICT $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
204 MEASURE I - RENEWAL $ - $ 301.13 $ 301.13 $ - $ 377,592.96 $ 290,235.09207 LOCAL TRANSPORT-SB 325 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 513,770.32 $ - 209 GAS TAX-RMRA $ - $ 9,693.70 $ 9,693.70 $ - $ 2,257,335.51 $ 50.00 210 HFPD (PERS) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,830,225.00 $ 1,896,318.00 241 CFD 2021-1 Resid Maint. & Serv $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 640.00 242 CFD 2022-1 Non-Resd Maint & Serv $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 640.00243 CFD 2023-1 Silverwood Maint $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 640.00251 CDBG $ 88,052.88 $ 14,230.00 $ 102,282.88 $ - $ 149,236.64 $ 228,344.45256 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS GRANT $ 988.00 $ - $ 988.00 $ - $ 2,198.40 $ 3,216.25262 SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT $ 1,976.66 $ - $ 1,976.66 $ - $ 1,976.66 $ - 263 STREETS MAINTENANCE $ 9,934.73 $ 14,652.35 $ 24,587.08 $ - $ 806,091.03 $ 505,473.40 300 DEV. IMPACT FEES - STREET $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
301 DEV. IMPACT FEES - STORM DRAIN $ - $ 25,339.68 $ 25,339.68 $ - $ 25,365.72 $ 3,723.62306 DEV. IMPACT FEES - 2018-STREETS $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,511,057.35 $ 81,540.93 307 DIF 2018-DRAINAGE FACILITIES $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 313 DIF A-04 DRAINAGE $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
402 WATER RIGHTS ACQUISITION $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
403 2013 REFUNDING LEASE REV BONDS $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 404 2023 REFUNDING LEASE REV BONDS $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,725.00 $ -504 CITY WIDE STREETS - CIP $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 853,771.96 $ 5,368.96 509 CITY FACILITIES CIP $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
800 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 11,250.01 $ 33,886.73 $ 45,136.74 $ - $ 1,963,347.03 $ 1,834,140.77801 TRUST/AGENCY $ 53,850.40 $ - $ 53,850.40 $ - $ 311,365.54 $ 379,384.80 802 AD 91-1 AGENCY $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
804 TRUST-INTEREST BEARING $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 497.60 $ 1,113.10 807 CFD 2005-1 $ - $ 972,035.65 $ 972,035.65 $ - $ 972,035.65 $ 1,150,847.67 808 HFPD (TRANSITION) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 346,826.16 $ 335,635.00 815 PLAN REVIEW TRUST - FRONTIER $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - CITY $ 2,439,683.66 $ 1,263,294.91 $ 3,702,978.57 $ - $ 23,021,891.79 $ 14,821,236.86 163 REDEVELOP OBLIG RETIREMENT-2018 $ 6,873,108.08 $ - $ 6,873,108.08 $ - $ 6,873,108.08 $ 6,784,043.96 SUCCESSOR AGENCY $ 6,873,108.08 $ - $ 6,873,108.08 $ - $ 6,873,108.08 $ 6,784,043.96 370 HOUSING AUTHORITY $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,888.76 $ 2,386.42 HOUSING AUTHORITY $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,888.76 $ 2,386.42 170 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 700 WATER OPERATING $ 35,192.63 $ 99,992.79 $ 135,185.42 $ - $ 2,399,691.94 $ 8,418,493.61 703 WATER CAPITAL REHAB AND REPLACE $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -705 WATER PENSION OBLIGATION TRUST $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 706 WATER OPEB TRUST $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
701 WATER CAPITAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,000,000.00
710 SEWER OPERATING $ 28,074.48 $ 27,139.41 $ 55,213.89 $ - $ 1,326,663.82 $ 6,003,111.20 711 SEWER CAPITAL $ 74,482.99 $ - $ 74,482.99 $ - $ 217,512.39 $ 712.50 720 RECLAIMED WATER OPERATIONS $ 2,055.00 $ - $ 2,055.00 $ - $ 9,520.48 $ 6,296.78 WATER $ 139,805.10 $ 127,132.20 $ 266,937.30 $ - $ 3,953,388.63 $ 15,428,614.09 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOTAL $ 9,452,596.84 $ 1,390,427.11 $ 10,843,023.95 $ - $ 33,850,277.26 $ 37,036,281.33 REG. PAYROLL
City $ - $ 337,450.15 $ 337,450.15 $ - $ 1,786,095.86 $ 1,579,098.96 Housing Authority $ - $ 167.58 $ 167.58 $ - $ 823.05 $ 799.99 Water $ - $ 157,089.48 $ 157,089.48 $ - $ 886,152.63 $ 795,324.39 PAYROLL TOTAL $ - $ 494,707.21 $ 494,707.21 $ - $ 2,673,071.54 $ 2,375,223.34 City of Hesperia
WARRANT RUNS
8/15/2026-8/28/2026
Attachment 1
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council Members
City Council, Serving as Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency
Chair and Commissioners, Hesperia Housing Authority
Chair and Commissioners, Community Development Commission Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Casey Brooksher, Assistant City Manager
Marc Morales, Senior Accountant
Jonathan Settle, Accountant
SUBJECT: Revised Treasurer’s Cash Report for the unaudited period ended June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the Council/Board accept the revised Treasurer’s Cash Report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.
BACKGROUND
This report is presented to the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 53646 (b) setting forth the City’s investment portfolio.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The Treasurer’s Cash Report for the period ended June 30, 2026, was presented to, and approved by, the City Council on August 18, 2026 in compliance with the Government Code.
Subsequently, year-end adjustments to the City’s general ledger were necessary as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 audit and in preparation for the annual financial statements. The updated Treasurer’s Cash Report reflecting these revisions are presented within this item.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Financial Health – Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
FISCAL IMPACT
These reports reflect revised unaudited cash balances as of June 30, 2026.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
Staff Report to the Mayor and City Council/Board Members Treasurer’s Cash Report
October 6, 2026
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. City of Hesperia Investment Report – Revised Unaudited June 2026
2. Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency Investment Report – Revised Unaudited June 2026
3. Hesperia Housing Authority Investment Report – Revised Unaudited June 2026
4. Community Development Commission Investment Report – Revised Unaudited June 2026
5. Hesperia Water District Investment Report – Revised Unaudited June 2026
6. Hesperia Golf & Country Club Consolidated Income Statement – unaudited June 2026
7. Animal Control Donation Trust Cash Flow Summary – unaudited June 2026
Staff Report to the Mayor and City Council/Board Members Treasurer’s Cash Report
October 6, 2026
FUND VALUE VALUE
Original Revised Difference
General Fund (100 & 800) 47,562,381.25 47,694,146.18 131,764.93 Pension Obligation Trust (105) 599,286.42 599,286.42 -
OPEB Trust (106) 5,946.79 5,946.79 -
Silverwood 120,557.81 120,557.81 -
Measure I - Renewal (204) 14,128,081.10 13,958,758.28 (169,322.82) Gas Tax Fund (205) 3,016,786.61 3,016,786.61 -
Gas Tax Swap (206) 2,222,954.76 2,222,954.76 -
Local Transportation SB325 (207) 995,801.53 995,801.53 - Gas Tax - RMRA (209) 12,034,501.19 12,034,501.19 -
HFPD (PERS) (210) 2,271,845.15 2,271,845.15 -
Public Art (230) 276,007.17 276,007.17 -
CFD 2021-1 Resid Maint & Serv 3,471.07 3,471.07 -
CFD 2022-1 Non-Resid Maint & Serv 478,943.54 478,943.54 - CFD 2023-1 Silverwood Maint 70,758.95 70,758.95 -
Community Dev Block Grant (251, 252, & 253) 184,956.08 175,181.43 (9,774.65) AB27666 - Transit (254) 27,027.36 27,027.36 -
AB3229 Supplemental Law (255) 548,165.58 548,165.58 -
Beverage Recycling Grant (256) 355,086.16 355,086.16 -
Disaster Prepared Grant (260) 65,464.39 65,464.39 -
American Rescue Plan Grant (261) 7,001,278.56 1,662,719.94 (5,338,558.62) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant (262) 67,893.59 67,893.59 - Public Works Street Maint (263) 2,110,245.87 2,171,163.46 60,917.59 Development Impact Fund 2018 (306-312) 47,038,900.54 49,669,845.21 2,630,944.67 Development Impact Fund A-04 Drainage (313) 616,224.83 616,224.83 - Development Impact Fund (300-304) 7,852,612.53 7,852,612.53 - 2012 Water Rights Acquisition (402) 1,998,317.82 1,998,317.82 - 2023 Refunding Lease Rev Bonds (404) 1,658,986.37 1,658,986.37 - City Wide-Capital Projects (504) (3,005,323.98) (5,451,956.72) (2,446,632.74) AD No. 91-1 (802) 421,146.84 421,146.84 -
CFD 2005-1 (807) 2,247,303.05 2,241,553.05 (5,750.00)
HFPD Transition (808) 346,826.16 346,826.16 -
Trust Fund (801, 803-806, & 815) 1,265,022.62 1,265,022.62 - TOTAL CITY FUNDS $ 154,587,457.71 $ 149,441,046.07 (5,146,411.64)
CITY OF HESPERIA
Revised Unaudited Period Ending June 30, 2026
Staff Report to the Mayor and City Council/Board Members Treasurer’s Cash Report
October 6, 2026
FUND VALUE VALUE
Original Revised Difference
RORF Retention - (163) $ 7,428,610.34 $ 7,428,610.34 $ -
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Revised Unaudited Period Ending June 30, 2026
FUND VALUE VALUE
Original Revised Difference
Hesperia Housing Authority Fund (370) $ 4,808,285.54 $ 4,808,304.56 $ 19.02 VVEDA Housing Authority (371) 2,078,694.26 2,078,694.26 $ - TOTAL HOUSING AUTHORITY FUNDS $ 6,886,979.80 $ 6,886,998.82 $ 19.02
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Revised Unaudited Period Ending June 30, 2026
FUND VALUE VALUE
Original Revised Difference
Community Development Commission Fund (170) $ 3,755,973.54 $ 3,755,973.54 $ -
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Revised Unaudited Period Ending June 30, 2026
VALUE VALUE
Original Revised Difference
Water Operating (700) $ 12,734,672.23 $ 18,206,491.92 $ 5,471,819.69 Water Capital (701) 10,890,048.91 10,884,853.47 (5,195.44) Water Capital Rehab and Replace (703) 4,234,651.87 4,234,651.87 - Water Contamination Mitigation (704) 2,841,607.38 2,841,607.38 - Water Pension Obilgation Trust (705) 13,329.05 13,329.05 - Water OPEB Trust (706) 15.27 15.27 -
Sewer Operating (710) 5,935,936.16 6,029,346.03 93,409.87 Sewer Capital (711) 652,712.01 652,712.01 -
Sewer Capital Rehab and Replace (713) 904,338.55 994,940.55 90,602.00 Reclaimed Water Operations (720) 573,615.76 573,615.76 - TOTAL WATER FUNDS $ 38,780,927.19 $ 44,431,563.31 $ 5,650,636.12 FUND
WATER
Revised Unaudited Period Ending June 30, 2026
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City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council Members
City Council, Serving as Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency
Chair and Commissioners, Hesperia Housing Authority
Chair and Commissioners, Community Development Commission Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Fire Protection District Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Casey Brooksher, Assistant City Manager
Keith Cheong, Deputy Finance Director
SUBJECT: Contract with Shuster Advisory Group for Investment Advisory Services for the City’s Operating Cash Reserve Portfolio
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year, solesource professional services agreement with Shuster Advisory Group for Investment Advisory Services for the City’s Operating Cash Reserve Portfolio.
BACKGROUND
The City Treasurer is authorized to invest public funds in accordance with California Government Code (CGC) Sections 53600 et seq. and 5922(d). The FY 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy (Policy) that guides the investment activity of the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, Fire District, and Water District was adopted by the City Council at the September 1, 2026 meeting.
The Policy outlines maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of Hesperia’s cash management system to attempt to obtain the highest yield available, while allowing the investments to meet the criteria established for safety, liquidity, and yield, in that order of priority.
City funds under the control of the City Treasurer that were not required for immediate cash flow needs are placed with the State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) as the primary investment as it meets the City’s performance standards for safety and liquidity. The City currently retains the maximum amount of funds allowable with LAIF, with excess reserve cash held in the City’s bank account. Aside from LAIF, the Policy allows the City to utilize other authorized investments.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Shuster Advisory Group (Shuster), who manages the City and Water District’s Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trusts, have worked with City staff and held regular meetings to review and evaluate the City's Section 115 trust investment portfolio. Shuster Advisory Group,
Staff Report to the Mayor and City Council/Board Members Contract with Shuster Advisory Group for Investment Advisory Services for the City’s Operating Cash Reserve Portfolio
October 6, 2026
LLC (“Shuster”) is an independent SEC-Registered Investment Advisor with over $11 billion in assets under management that specializes in serving the unique investment needs of governmental agencies. Shuster provides fiduciary investment management services, including investment selection, monitoring, and oversight as well as helping optimize liquidity, preserve capital, and enhance yields across reserve and long-term funds.
Based on a historical performance trend of Shuster’s investment management, the City and Water District’s Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trusts, the City and Water District have a 13% and 11% return on investments respectively, which outperformed investment earnings from LAIF during that same time period.
Due to Shuster’s previous investment performance with the City and Water District’s Pension and OPEB Trust accounts and their historical knowledge, experience, and assistance with the City’s FY 2026-27 Investment Policy, a sole-source professional services agreement with Shuster for the City’s Operating Cash Reserve Investment Advisory Services is recommended.
The Shuster Investment Advisory Service fees include an annual fiduciary fee (professional service fee) of $20,000 plus a 0.07% asset management fee per year. For perspective, an annual investment of $1.0 million would result in $700 in asset management fees per year. The asset management fee varies based upon the amount of the investment and the investment earnings.
The City would continue to maintain satisfactory cash liquidity and quick access to funds through both LAIF and the Operating Cash Reserve Portfolio investments to enable the City to meet all anticipated and operating cash flow requirements. Also, City staff would continue to meet regularly with Shuster staff to review all investments to ensure they meet the City’s performance standards for safety, liquidity, market yields, diversification, and maturity, per the Investment Policy.
Consistent with the City’s standard practice, and per California Government Code Section 53646, regular monthly reporting of all City investments will continue to be presented to the City Council for review and approval through the Treasurer’s Report.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Financial Health - Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves
FISCAL IMPACT
Based upon previous investment performance, the City could expect to receive additional investment earnings. Although investments inherently carry various levels of risk depending on the type of investments and market conditions, adherence to the City’s Investment Policy, along with regular monitoring, prudence, and diversification, avoids incurring unreasonable and avoidable investment risks.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternate direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council Members
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Casey Brooksher, Assistant City Manager
Rita Perez, Deputy Human Resources/IT Director
Benjamin Leslie, GIS Specialist
SUBJECT: Public Works Asset Management Software License and Maintenance Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District (District) authorize the City Manager to:
1. Enter into a one-year software license and maintenance agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc. for the Public Works Asset Management Software (Cityworks), for a total not-toexceed amount of $64,182; and
2. Enter into a three-year agreement with Trimble Inc. to migrate Cityworks to Trimble Unity Maintain for a total not-to-exceed amount of $310,881, consisting of $300,881 for subscription, licensing, and maintenance costs and $10,000 for staff training.
BACKGROUND
The City and District have contracted with Azteca Systems, Inc. for the use of Cityworks since 2007. Cityworks is a GIS-based platform that supports management of City and District infrastructure, provides field and office staff with access to asset locations and specifications, assists with work-order and project-cost tracking, and supports identification of future capital improvement needs.
Trimble Inc. acquired Cityworks in October 2019 and subsequently introduced Trimble Unity Maintain as the successor to Cityworks, a GIS-centric enterprise asset management platform powered in part by Cityworks technology.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The current agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc. for Cityworks will expire on November 14, 2026, and the new agreement would maintain access to Cityworks while the City prepares to migrate to Trimble Unity Maintain ahead of Cityworks' end of support on June 30, 2027. The proposed Trimble Inc. agreement is a three-year subscription, with prorated year-one cost from the City’s agreement with Azteca Systems, Inc.
Staff Report to the City Council and Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District Public Works Asset Management Software License and Maintenance Agreement October 6, 2026
Under the proposed agreement, Trimble Unity Maintain would retain the functionality available in Cityworks while providing upgraded features, such as cloud scalability, automatic updates, enhanced data security, reduced technology overhead, and updated integration capabilities. The agreement also includes unlimited user licenses, annual software subscription and maintenance, software updates, technical and customer support. These services would continue the City and District's existing management of work orders, infrastructure assets, inspections, maintenance history, project costs, and field activities.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Organizational Health – Foster a high-performing organization that provides opportunities for professional growth.
FISCAL IMPACT
The adopted FY 2026–27 Budget includes $95,839 for the continuation of Cityworks licensing and maintenance and migration to Trimble Unity Maintain under year one of the agreement. The remaining first-year cost of $25,536 will be funded through available District budgetary savings.
Funding for subsequent years will be included in the corresponding fiscal year budgets and appropriated through the City’s annual budget adoption process.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
Trimble Unity Maintain Agreement
Year 1 Annual Software Subscription Less Azteca Systems, Inc. ($111,375 - $64,182) $ 47,193.00
Year 2 Annual Software Subscription $ 123,750.00
Year 3 Annual Software Subscription $ 129,938.00
Total Software Subscription Cost $ 300,881.00
Staff Training $ 10,000.00
Total Three-Year Agreement Cost $ 310,881.00
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Casey Brooksher, Assistant City Manager
Rita Perez, Deputy Human Resources/IT Director
Paul Jung, Senior Information Systems Specialist
SUBJECT: Land Management System Maintenance and Licensing Contract Authority
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a contract amendment with Superion, LLC in the amount of $69,026, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $417,036, to provide an additional year of licensing support and maintenance of the City's current land management system (TRAKiT).
BACKGROUND
TRAKiT has been the City's land management system software since 2011. Critical functions that the application supports include processing submittals, plan reviews, and inspections for the Building and Safety, Engineering, and Planning divisions. Additionally, TRAKiT supports automated phone scheduling for inspections, tracking Code Enforcement cases, business license issuance, and certificates of occupancy.
In January 2025, the city awarded an agreement to implement a new Land Management System which would include an 18-month implementation/transition period.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The TRAKiT software contains significant historical data related to Development Services and the Code Enforcement Division. Staff's institutional knowledge of the existing system further contributes to the complexity of transitioning to a new system as well as ensuring the data from TRAKIT is migrated into the new system and validated prior to the use of the new system. Staff is currently in the middle of implementation and will need to maintain both systems during final transition stages.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Future Development - Facilitate balanced growth to ensure cohesive community development and pursue economic development.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this agreement exists within the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 budget.
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members
Land Management System Maintenance and Licensing Contract Authority October 6, 2026
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council Members
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Cassandra Sanchez, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Kevin Sin, Deputy City Engineer
Savannah Routh, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Public Improvements for Hesperia Commerce Center II
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District:
1. Accept Grant Deed for Yucca Terrace Lift Station
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-48 accepting the Yucca Terra Sewer Lift Station and public improvements for Hesperia Commerce Center II located on the west side of State Highway 395 and north of Phelan Rd. (Applicant: Covington Group Inc.)
BACKGROUND
On September 18, 2024, the Development Review Committee accepted a Revised Conditional Use Permit CUPR24-00001 to modify the previously approved site design layout for a portion of the Hesperia Commerce Center II project (CUP19-00010) for the construction of a 2,517,413 square foot industrial warehouse building on 177.8 acres within the Commercial Industrial Business Park (CIBP) zone of the Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan located on the north side of Phelan Road, west of Caliente Road, south of Yucca Terrace Drive and east of the power line utility corridor in conjunction with the adoption of an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Hesperia Commerce Center II project.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
As part of the infrastructure associated with Hesperia Commerce Center II, it was required to install water, storm facilities, asphalt and concrete paving, and sewer lines. The construction of a sewer lift station at the southwest corner of Yucca Terrace Drive and US-395 was required infrastructure as part of this development. Grant Deed for Yucca Terrace Sewer Lift Station (at the location of the lift station) is required to be accepted for the City to obtain ownership of the underlying land for this infrastructure.
In addition, the construction of a traffic signal at Phelan Road and Caliente Road. The public improvements have been inspected, and they are found to be acceptable by the City Engineer.
This project also requires the construction of a signal at Yucca Terrace Drive and US-395. Due to delays associated with an adjacent SBCTA project, this signal will be constructed at a later
Staff Report to the City Council and Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District Acceptance of Public Improvements for Hesperia Commerce Center II October 6, 2026
date and is not included in this acceptance. Terms of this acceptance will be outlined in a separate agreement and brought to the Council at a future date.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Future Development - Facilitate balanced growth to ensure cohesive community development and pursue economic development.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no significant fiscal impacts to the City related to this action. Long-term maintenance of the improvements will be the City’s obligation and funding from the City of Hesperia and the City’s Water District will be used to meet this obligation.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution No. 2026-48
2. Grant Deed for Yucca Terrace Sewer Lift Station
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HESPERIA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE YUCCA TERRACE SEWER LIFT STATION
GRANT DEED AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HESPERIA COMMERCE CENTER 2 LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 395 AND NORTH OF PHELAN ROAD. (APPLICANT: COVINGTON GROUP INC.) WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee accepted a Revised Conditional Use Permit CUPR24-00001 to modify the previously approved site design layout for a portion of the Hesperia Commerce Center II project (CUP19-00010) for the construction of a 2,517,413 square foot industrial warehouse building on 177.8 acres within the Commercial Industrial Business Park (CIBP) zone.
WHEREAS, As part of the infrastructure associated with Hesperia Commerce Center 2, it was required to install water, storm facilities, asphalt and concrete paving, and sewer lines. The construction of a sewer lift station at the southwest corner of Yucca Terrace Drive and US-395 was also required infrastructure as part of this development.
WHEREAS, This project also requires the construction of a signal at Yucca Terrace Drive and US-395. Due to delays associated with an adjacent SBCTA project, this signal will be constructed at a later date and is not included in this acceptance. Terms of this acceptance will be outlined in a separate agreement.
WHEREAS, The public improvements have been inspected, and they are found to be acceptable by the City Engineer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HESPERIA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the recitals above are true and correct and adopted as findings.
Section 2. The City of Hesperia and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District accept the Yucca Terrace Sewer Lift Station and completed public improvements as required and subject to the conditions of approval for Hesperia Commerce Center 2.
Section 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 6
th day of October 2026.
_________________________________________
Brigit Bennington, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
Attachment 2
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City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY: Steve Allen, Captain
Jon Rizzardi, Sergeant
SUBJECT: 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-47, accepting the allocation of $36,918 from the U.S. Department of Justice, for the purpose of partially funding operational overtime and training.
BACKGROUND
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) is a grant program which serves as the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The City of Hesperia will distribute its Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds for operational overtime and training. The allocation will fund deputies and necessary support personnel to enhance gang enforcement, gun violence, traffic enforcement, and narcotics investigations.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Public Safety – Ensure public safety resources adequately protect our community.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds from this grant will supplement the existing police budget, and this will have no fiscal impact on the general budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Provide alternative direction to staff.
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members
Resolution No. 2026-47
October 6, 2026
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution No. 2026-47
2. Interlocal Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA, SPECIFYING THE INTENDED PURPOSE FOR THE 2025 ALLOCATION FROM THE EDWARD
BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant provides for supplemental funding for local crime prevention and law enforcement activities; and WHEREAS, the funding is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice; and WHEREAS, the funds received from this grant are allocated to qualifying agencies for specific purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. All facts set forth in this resolution are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council approves the allocation of $36,918 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), for the purpose of partially funding operational overtime to enhance gang enforcement, narcotics investigaitions, gun violence enforcement and special programs.
Section 3. The Assistant City Manager shall establish a mechanism to provide for the receipt and expenditure of all allocated monies under the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
Section 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 6
th day of October 2026.
______________________________
Brigit Bennington, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 1
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY AND THE CITIES OF ADELANTO, BARSTOW,
CHINO, COLTON, FONTANA, HESPERIA, HIGHLAND, MONTCLAIR, ONTARIO, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, REDLANDS, RIALTO, SAN BERNARDINO, UPLAND, VICTORVILLE,
YUCAIPA, AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
CONCERNING DISTRIBUTION OF THE
2025 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD
This Agreement is made and entered into this 1 day of September, 2026, by and between SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, acting by and through its governing body, the Board of Supervisors (hereinafter referred to as “COUNTY”), and the aforementioned TOWNS (hereinafter referred to as “TOWNS”) and named CITIES (hereinafter referred to as “CITIES”), acting by and through their respective governing bodies, the Town Councils and City Councils, all of whom are situated within San Bernardino County, State of California, as follows:
WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in paying for the performance of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that performance or those payments from current revenues legally available to that party; and WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the best interests of all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the TOWNS and CITIES acknowledge that under this Agreement they shall request reimbursement from COUNTY only for eligible expenditures that are properly documented and consistent with allowable JAG activities under the FY25 JAG guidelines and applicable federal guidelines, including 2 CFR Part 200 and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) special conditions; and COUNTY agrees to reimburse TOWNS and CITIES for their respective grant allocations as reflected in Appendix 1, less five percent (5%) retained by COUNTY for administrative costs related to oversight and management of subawards, and TOWNS and CITIES acknowledge that the five percent (5%) administrative fee will be used by COUNTY to administer their programs during the permissible period of performance; and WHEREAS, the TOWNS and CITIES agree that all JAG funds will be distributed and reimbursed in accordance with this Agreement and applicable FY25 JAG requirements.
WHEREAS, TOWNS and CITIES agree that they will enter into subrecipient agreements with COUNTY after the federal JAG award is received.
NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and TOWNS and CITIES agree as follows:
Section 1. Reimbursement of Funds
COUNTY shall reimburse TOWNS and CITIES for eligible expenditures incurred in connection with the FY25 JAG Award upon submission of proper documentation and verification that such costs comply with applicable federal requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200, and FY25 JAG guidelines. COUNTY shall retain five percent (5%) of the total JAG award for administrative purposes related to the management of subawards and compliance monitoring, as reflected in Attachment 2
Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 2
Appendix 1. No funds shall be advanced prior to documented expenditures, and all reimbursement requests shall be subject to review and approval by COUNTY prior to payment.
Section 2. Fund Management and Allowable Expenditures
TOWNS and CITIES shall ensure that all expenditures submitted for reimbursement are consistent with allowable JAG uses and properly documented in accordance with federal regulations and the FY25 JAG requirements. When applicable, no expenditure shall be deemed eligible for reimbursement until the TOWN or CITY has completed all required federal certifications for its planned JAG-funded activity. These certifications may include, but are not limited to, the Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government, the Body-Worn Camera Policy Certification when body-worn camera expenditures are planned, the Body Armor Mandatory Wear Policy Certification when body armor is purchased, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Certification when ERPO-related activities are funded, the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) or Counter‑UAS Certification when applicable, and any required documentation for the purchase of items otherwise prohibited without federal waiver. COUNTY shall not process reimbursements for any jurisdiction until all applicable certifications are provided.
TOWNS and CITIES acknowledge responsibility for compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including civil rights, anti-discrimination, and any special conditions imposed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Section 3. Subrecipient Agreement
TOWNS and CITIES shall execute subrecipient agreements with COUNTY prior to commencing project activities under this Agreement or submitting any reimbursement requests under the FY25 JAG Award. These agreements shall include acknowledgment of the federal award, compliance with all applicable special conditions, responsibility for maintaining records, timely submission of programmatic and financial reports, and consent to monitoring or audit by COUNTY or federal authorities. Eligible costs incurred during the allowable period of performance may be reimbursed, provided such costs are allowable, properly documented, and incurred in compliance with applicable federal requirements and FY25 JAG guidelines. TOWNS and CITIES acknowledge that reimbursement is contingent upon full execution of the subrecipient agreement and compliance with its terms and applicable federal regulations.
Section 4. Reporting and Compliance
TOWNS and CITIES agree to provide COUNTY with any information or documentation requested to comply with federal reporting, monitoring, and audit requirements within five (5) business days of request. This includes supporting documentation for all expenditures submitted for reimbursement and performance measurement data.
Section 5. Liability
Nothing in this Agreement shall impose liability on COUNTY, TOWNS, or CITIES beyond that authorized by law. Each party is responsible for its own actions and shall not be liable for claims arising from another party’s expenditures, reimbursement requests, or use of JAG funds.
Section 6. No Third-Party Rights
Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 3
The parties to this Agreement do not intend for any third party to obtain a right by virtue of this Agreement.
Section 7.
This Agreement does not create any obligations beyond those expressly set forth herein.
TOWNS, CITIES, and COUNTY shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws governing the use of federal funds, including the FY25 JAG requirements, and any regulations issued by the Bureau of Justice Assistance or the Office of Justice Programs. Reimbursement shall be the sole method of disbursing JAG funds under this Agreement.
Section 8.
This Agreement shall be effective from October 1, 2024 and shall continue through September 30, 2028, unless amended by mutual agreement of all parties.
Section 9.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. The parties agree that the venue of any action or claim brought by any party to this Agreement will be the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District.
Section 10.
The parties are authorized self-insured or partially self-insured public entities for purposes of Professional Liability, General Liability, Automobile Liability and Worker's Compensation and warrant that through their respective programs of self-insurance and insurance, they have adequate coverage or resources to protect against liabilities arising out of performance of the terms, conditions or obligations of this Agreement.
Section 11.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement. The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Agreement (whether by facsimile, PDF or other mail transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein. Each party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the other party an original signed Agreement upon request
Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 4
WHEREFORE, all parties freely and voluntarily agree to all of the above terms.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
____________________________________________
Dawn Rowe, Chair, County Board of Supervisors
Dated: ______________________________________
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THIS
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Lynna Monell
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino County
By____________________________
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
*Daniella V. Hernandez, Deputy
County Counsel
*By law, the County Counsel’s Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal documents on behalf of its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal document on behalf of other parties. Our view of this document was conducted solely from the legal perspective of our clients. Our approval of this document was offered solely for the benefit of our clients.
Other parties should not rely on this approval and should seek review and approval by their own respective attorneys.
Interlocal Agreement
– 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 5
TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY, CA
______________________________
Town Manager
ATTEST:
______________________________
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Town Attorney ///////////////////////////////////
Interlocal Agreement
– 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 6
CITY OF ADELANTO, CA
______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
City Attorney //////////////////////////////////
Interlocal Agreement
– 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 7
CITY OF BARSTOW, CA
______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
City Attorney ///////////////////////////////////
Interlocal Agreement
– 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 8
CITY OF CHINO, CA
______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
City Attorney //////////////////////////////////
Interlocal Agreement
– 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 9
CITY OF COLTON, CA
______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
City Attorney //////////////////////////////////
Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
Grant Page 10
CITY OF FONTANA, CA
______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
City Attorney
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF HESPERIA, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF HIGHLAND, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF MONTCLAIR, CA
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Interlocal Agreement
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CITY OF ONTARIO, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF REDLANDS, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF RIALTO, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF UPLAND, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF VICTORVILLE, CA
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Interlocal Agreement – 2025 Justice Assistance
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CITY OF YUCAIPA, CA
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Interlocal Agreement
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Grant Page 22
Jurisdiction Allocation 5% Admin Fee Award
San Bernardino County $ 139,611 $ (6,981) $ 132,630 $ 132,630 county alloc.
Adelanto $ 21,445 $ (1,072) $ 20,373 $ 41,151 admin alloc. $ 82,284 Sheriff Apple Valley $ 28,762 $ (1,438) $ 27,324 $ 649,249 city alloc. $ 50,346 DA Barstow $ 18,399 $ (920) $ 17,479 $ 823,030 $ 132,630
Chino 22,357$ $ (1,118) 21,239$
Colton 16,216$ $ 15,405$ (811)
Fontana 45,601$ $ (2,280) 43,321$
Hesperia 38,861$ $ (1,943) 36,918$
Highland 27,754$ $ (1,388) 26,366$
Montclair 18,975$ $ 18,026$ (949)
Ontario 45,169$ $ (2,258) 42,911$
Rancho Cucamonga 40,828$ $ (2,041) 38,787$
Redlands 17,103$ $ 16,248$ (855)
Rialto 38,381$ $ (1,919) 36,462$
San Bernardino 192,480$ $ 182,856$ (9,624)
Upland 17,415$ $ 16,544$ (871)
Victorville 80,648$ $ (4,032) 76,616
Yucaipa 13,025$ $ 12,374$ (651)
Yucca Valley $ - $ - $ -
Total 823,030$ $ (41,151) 781,879$
* Yucca Valley opt-out
JAG 2025 Allocations