1 MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
June 7, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, via teleconference 1-415-655-0001 - conference code 146 275 0870 of the Governmental Center located at 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, California. Mayor Reyes called to order the regular closed session at 5:10 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
B. DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Meza spoke about closing ceremonies for the Little League this Saturday. He spoke about The Warriors Football and Cheer sign ups.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the next Farmer’s Market.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the vaccination clinic at city hall. She read a letter to Jessie Flores written May 26th regarding the 2023 sale of the fireworks stand.
D. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 5:22 p.m.
Ramsey shared he has been coaching in the city for many years. He feels like the city gets used by other youth sports teams that are not consistent.
Bones spoke in general about the American Legion
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2 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 5:28 p.m..
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONTINUED BUSINESS – SPECIAL MEETING TO RECONSIDER ELIGIBILITY OF ORGANIZATIONS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Request the Council to approve and determine eligibility for organizations potentially eligible for Fireworks Stands.
Council Member Jeannette recused herself.
Jessie presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Council Member Uptergrove and Jeannette recused themselves.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 5:53 p.m.
Bobby spoke about the fireworks booth having a lot of meaning to everyone in the city.
Gloria from Post 229 stated they do cleanups, and they support the Veterans and community.
John Thompson read a statement regarding the Kicks Kafe Senior Center feeding the seniors.
Lee stated she failed. Stated that they did adopt a street.
Parents 570 said they did community service, but they did not turn in photos.
Roy Isaiah spoke about the changes in the community.
Coach Ramsey took over the Adelanto Kings.
Magda wants to see the right people get the booth.
Ed Camargo stated there was no need to make excuses.
Valerie thanked everyone for reconsidering. She shared they do provide funds to the community.
Leslie from New Leaf stated they would be interested.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 6:28 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
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3 Mayor Reyes broke for a 10 minute recess.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve and determine eligibility for organizations potentially eligible for Fireworks Stands.
Motion carried 3-0 (Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette and Uptergrove recused herself).
F. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to a 7:06 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0 (Jeannette Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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