1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
December 11, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday December 11, 2024, 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 session meeting at 11:02 a.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Mayor Reyes
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores gave gratitude to the Mayor and City Council for their leadership. He thanked the staff, consultants, including the State and Federal lobbyists. He also thanked the Sheriff’s Captain, Sheriff Dicus, and Fire Chief Munsey.
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2 E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza shared that Clark Pacific gave out over 100 turkeys this year. He shared that this Sunday the Little League is having free pictures with Santa at Richardson Park.
Council Member Uptergrove thanked Clark Pacific for the turkeys. She shared that New Leaf Ministries wil have their clothing giveaway on Saturday from 8-11am. She attended her first VVTA meeting. She announced that the Community Action Partnership will be having a Mobile Pantry here in the city.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the VVTA meeting she attended. She also attended the JPA meeting in Victorville. She attended the Veteran’s event with Mayor Pro Tem Ramos. She stated the Kicks Cafe Senior bus will be on the road soon. She thanked her sons and the community for their support.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos attended the SBCTA Mountain Region meeting. He also attended the SOCAL Gas hydrogen house in Downey. He attended a conference in Washington D.C. regarding Elect3ed Officials Protect America. He has an appreciation certificate for Vanessa Gomez for the Utility Box Artwok.
Mayor Reyes attended the SCAG meeting. He attended the city treelighting on 12/5. He thanked Assemblyman Carrillo for his support.
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Council Member Joy Jeannette for her years of service.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Ernesto- Curbside wishes you Happy Holidays. He wanted to invite the community to their giveaways.
Pat: shared that the city should advertisde historical city information on the city bulletin displays and that some of the bus stops still don’t have seats or shelters for the riders.
Luke Basulto: Stated that Cadiz is a fraud.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:37 p.m.
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3 H. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the consent calendar as presented.
1. Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinances. Proposed action to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on this City Council agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
2. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
3. Receive and File Business License Department Report.
4. Approval of a New Community Benefits Agreement Between the City of Adelanto and Baldy Mesa, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company and two amendments to existing Community Benefits Agreements Between the City of Adelanto and Baldy Mesa Solar, LLC. and Silver Peak Solar, LLC., both Delaware Limited Liability Companies.
5. Approval of Subdivisional Improvement Agreement Parcel/Tract Map No. 20579.
6. Approval of Tract Map Single Family Residential Lots-20579 Final Acceptance.
7. Approval of Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with TKE Engineering Inc. in the amount of $42,700 for design of Pavement Rehabilitation on Denise St. and Kay St.
8. Approval of Warrant, Demand Schedule 24/25-06-01:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 150790 through 150870 in the total amount, of $2,949,008.26.
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 2693 through 3031 in the total amount of $4,970,362.96.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the consent calendar as presented.
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4 1. Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinances. Proposed action to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on this City Council agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
2. Receive and File Sewer Department Report.
3. Receive and File Water Department Report.
4. Approval of an Agreement with Credit Consulting Services, Inc. for collection services.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
J. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the consent calendar as presented.
1. Motion waiving the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions. Titles for ordinances and resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2. Recognized obligation payment schedule (“ROPS”) 24-25 for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 24-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD FOR THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER ADELANTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2026 (ROPS 25-26)
3. Administrative Budget for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 24-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD FOR THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER ADELANTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026 (ROPS 25-26)
4. Approval of Successor Agency Resolution No. 24-03 Approving transfer of APNs 0459- 36 CIty Council Minutes
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5 113-20 and 0459-133-25 to the City of Adelanto for Future Development.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 24-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER ADELANTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING TRANSFER OF APNS 0459-113-20 AND 0459-133-25
TO THE CITY OF ADELANTO FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
K. PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) open the public hearing and take public testimony; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 24-95 authorizing the City’s CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Virginia presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:49 p.m.
Terry: Stated he is there as a resident. He stated the ones who should benefit from this are the organizations that are present at the meeting today.
Pat: She had a question about funding for the Bellflower Park.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:52 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
Council agreed to fund the improvement projects and to give the following amounts to the nonprofits:
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6 High Desert Outreach Center $25,174.00
Clearpath $10,000.00
Community Health Action Network $10,000.00
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt Resolution No. 24-95 authorizing the City’s CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Roll Call Vote:
Jeannette: No
Meza: Yes
Uptergrove: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeanntte No).
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
N. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
O. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held to be determined.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, 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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