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
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.
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Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk