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
January 22, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 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 meeting at 10:02 a.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Council Member Absent: Meza
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem to approve the agenda as presented
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes Council Member Meza Absent).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO § 54956.9(b): (1 cases) 11 City Council Minutes
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2 The City Attorney Todd announced the closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:03 a.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:03 a.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza Absent)
Clerk’s Note: Council Member Meza arrived at 10:15 a.m.
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes reconvened the regular meeting at 11:02 a.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Council Member Meza
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney Todd stated there was no reportable action taken but he was given direction to close the deal.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores provided an update that the project is expected to be complete in March 2025 at El Mirage Rd to Adelanto Rd. He shared that the Lewis Group is breaking ground on phase two.
He shared that McDonalds is expected to be complete in April 2025. He spoke about various projects occurring throughout the city. He spoke about attending the meeting in Washington D.C. 12 City Council Minutes
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3 J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Reyes spoke about the trip to Washington D.C. He shared he attended the barber classes at Adelanto High School. He thanked all of the first responders.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about attending a virtual meeting for a community garden. He spoke about his time with Congressman Oberlnote and Sheriff Dicus.
Council Member Meza gave a shout out to the Adelanto High School girls wrestling team.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about various meetings she attended.
Council Member Evans stated that she is catching up on emails and will have more to report next meeting. She gave a shout out to MPT for attending all of the SCAG meetings.
K. PRESENTATIONS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:38 a.m..
Danny Oros- He spoke about all the trash in the park. He said that he will be doing a cleanup on Bartlett at 9am on Monday.
Anita Moser: She stated she was here on behalf of ACRC that they are trying their best to stay open to help the community with their food bank. She shared they will be open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. She stated on February 7th there will be services for Trudy at Atkins Family Funeral Services in Riverside.
Ms. Tina: She stated she brought up concerns previously for the pallet company operating on a soccer field. She stated there is concern with the truck parking on Pearmain and Aztec is blocking the road.
Veronica: She stated that she represents Unidas Por Una Adelanto Mejor. She welcomed Stevonna to the council. She requested from the council to be transparent and keep working on the clean water and cleaning up Adelanto.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:48 a.m.
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4 M. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the consent calendar as presented with item #5 being pulled for discussion and Evans abstaining from item #2.
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. Approval of Meeting Minutes - September 25, 2024 – Regular Meeting October 23, 2024 – Regular Meeting
November 26, Special Meeting
December 11, 2024 – Regular Meeting
December 11, 2024 – Special Meeting
3. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling Report.
4. Receive and File Business License Department Report.
5. Receive and file the City’s annual audit reports and financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
6. Approval of the Telecommunications Facilities Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC.
7. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25-07-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 150871 through 150911 in the total amount of $298,118.47
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 3032 through 3185 in the total amount of $8,164,111.99 Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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5 N. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, 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 APUA agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the APUA.
2. Approval of Water Department Report.
3. Approval of Sewer Department Report.
4. Receive and file the Authority’s annual audit report and financial statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, and Evans no on #2.).
O. NEW BUSINESS
1. NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM RAMOS.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and vote on each nomination for planning commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:59 a.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:59 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to keep Commissioner Ricky Rubalcava.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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6 2. DISCUSSION ITEM – SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback to City Staff.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:23 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:24 p.m.
3. DISCUSSION ITEM – ADELANTO HEAT YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback to City Staff.
Mayor Reyes presented the staff report.
Gary and Michelle from Adelanto Heat were present to speak about youth football and cheer.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:29 p.m.
Coach Keys: He shared he sees Adelanto going in a great direction. He spoke about mentoring the youth.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:33 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to bring it to the next council meeting for a vote to make a donation for $7000.00.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Receive and file the City’s annual audit reports and financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
Mayor Reyes broke for a five minute recess.
Mayor Reyes reconvened the meeting.
Council Member Evans had questions regarding the item.
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7 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve item #5 as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Reyes asked for a donation to Heat Youth Football and requested a committee for special events.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to request the two items above staff prepare.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested a report from Public Works on sidewalks. He requested a presentation from either the Fire Department or staff on the fire hydrants, fire trucks, overgrown brush, and manpower.
Council Member Meza requested a certificate for the Adelanto High School Girls Wrestling team and coach. He requested a report for the online reporting app from community concerns. He asked staff to go out to the pallet yard and address the concerns of the resident that is reporting the yard.
Council Member Uptergrove requested a presentation from the Community Action Partnership on the services they provide.
Council Member Evans requested an update on the rules of decorum. She requested that the speaker cards should be forwarded to the proper department for follow up.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Mayor Reyes for the above items staff to look into.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
S. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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8 T. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held February 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:49 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, 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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