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
February 12, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Session Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 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 session meeting at 11:00 a.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos was present via phone due to official city business.
Invocation: Mayor Reyes
Flag Salute: Council Member Meza
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to the Adelanto Christmas Parade Winners.
The City Council announced the winners of the parade.
2. Presentation by Southern California Edison.
Amanda Hernandez and staff presented a powerpoint.
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2 E. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores stated he attended the League of California Cities Managers Conference. It provided valuable insights. He spoke about development projects moving forward in the city. He spoke about infrastructure improvements. He spoke about sidewalk and Street repairs.
F. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Reyes spoke about Attending the SCAG Joint meeting. He spoke about the recent fires. He spoke about connecting with other government officials. He requested that city manager Flores reach out to other cities to see if the city can be of assistance.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about Keeping Nicholas Kilpatrick in your prayers. He spoke about the SBCTA meeting. He stated that through that meeting he learned there will be a sanction placed on 395 in the coming months. He spoke about the Mountain Desert Region SBCTA. He spoke about on February 4th he walked around the fire area and Altadena.
Council Member Meza Spoke about the fires and cleaning up the areas in the city. He requested to report illegal dumping.
Council Member Uptergrove Thanked those who did the homeless count. She spoke about a virtual workshop. She spoke about food donations. She attended a behavioral health commission. She spoke about suicide prevention and local resources.
Council Member Evans shared that she attended the MDAQMD meeting. She participated in a community cleanup. She also attended the homeless task force meeting.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:26 p.m.
Veronica: She asked the city to let them know when there is an event that would be taking place.
She thanked Council Member Evans for her help with their clean up event.
Tina: Spoke about animal control issues. She spoke about fundraisers for animal control.
Danny: He stated he is concerned about high school students crossing the intersection during school hours.
Cheryl: is concerned regarding the lack of streets and is concerned about safety for children that have to walk to school.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:39 p.m.
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3 H. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the consent with the correction to January 8, 2025 minutes.
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 - January 8, 2025
3. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
4. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report 4th Quarter Report.
5. Approval of the reallocation of funding for the Fire Station project no. 2021-13, moving $248,142 from the General Fund to the Fire Impact Fund (204) for fiscal year 2022-2023.
6. Affirm Annexation of Bellflower-Tract 20675 into Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 and Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-09
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (TRACT 20675) TO ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-10
DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, AND
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO
COMMENCING FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE;
AND CALLING FOR A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT PROCEEDING, TO
SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS THE QUESTION OF
LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS FOR SAID ANNEXATION TERRITORY
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION,
ARTICLE XIIID
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4 RESOLUTION NO. 25-11
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY (TRACT 20675) TO ADELANTO STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026,
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF
THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-12
DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY
KNOWN AS TRACT 20675 TO THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION
2024-033, CALLING FOR A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT
PROCEEDING ON THE MATTER OF A NEW ASSESSMENT,
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XIIID, TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE; AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE
ANNEXATION ENGINEER’S REPORT
7. Approval of amended Contract with KEC Engineers for as needed engineering services.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans - Yes
Council Member Meza - Yes
Council Member Uptergrove - Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos - Yes
Mayor Reyes - Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
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5 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 amended Contract with KEC Engineers for as needed engineering services.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans - Yes
Council Member Meza - Yes
Council Member Uptergrove - Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos - Yes
Mayor Reyes - Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
J. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY - NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE AUBURN AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CIP 2024-10.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with High Desert Underground in the amount of $675,547, to provide construction of Auburn Avenue Sewer Improvements Project, authorizing City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project, and determine the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the state guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
Richard Burgess presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:53 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:54 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the contract award to High Desert Underground in the amount of $675,547.00 to provide construction of Auburn Ave Sewer Improvements authorizing the City Manager to expend the contingency fund if necessary to complete the project.
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6 Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans - No
Council Member Meza - Yes
Council Member Uptergrove - Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos - Yes
Mayor Reyes - Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, and Evans voting no).
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00 TO THE ADELANTO HEAT.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback.
City Manager Flroes presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:11 p.m.
Tina: She shared that she thinks this is a great idea.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:15 p.m.
Mayor Reyes explained that the Adelanto Heat will be hosting a mud run and is looking for donations. He tried sending the file to the City Clerk, but it did not go through. He showed the Council the flyer and it was the consensus to donate $10,000 to be the main sponsor for the event.
Some questions from the City Council were if any of the City Council had children playing for the team, and if that would be a conflict of interest.
It was explained if the council members pay their dues for their children to play sports there would be no conflict. It was also noted the Mayor is the vice president of the organization.
City Attorney Litfin explained as long as the Mayor is not being paid a salary then there is no conflict.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the donation in the amount of $10,000 to the Adelanto Heat Organization Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans - Yes
Council Member Meza - Yes
Council Member Uptergrove - Yes
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7 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos - Yes
Mayor Reyes - Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. COMMUNITY GARDEN DISCUSSION ITEM.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback.
City Manager Flores presented the report and stated that they had a meeting with an entity that provides shipping containers for the garden which can be very costly Several people spoke in favor of the item, but they were not aware it would be in shipping containers. They thought the public would be able to get their hands dirty in planting items.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council. It was recommended that the City seek grants.
It was suggested to get a cost estimate to rehab the Glasper Center and perhaps have the community garden there.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:44 p.m.
Wendy: She asked if this was the normal time for the council meeting. She shared that she has an interest in the garden and has since 2014.
Eli West: He spoke about the garden and the need for the garden.
Bruce McGee: He spoke about the diversity in the room and he spoke about the cap on the dias and that it’s not appropriate. He spoke about having the fruit trees he has on his property.
Danny: He spoke about the community garden and he has a spot that he thinks would be great.
Jose: He is with the family assistance program and states he is in favor of the community garden.
Richard: He spoke about the city creating projects for consumerism. He spoke about this project being self-sustaining.
Derek Marshall: Spoke in support of the garden.
Miguel Soto: He spoke in support of the garden as well.
Guest 776: He spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
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8 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to extend the meeting to 3:00 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Direction was given to staff to prepare an ad hoc committee called Special Event Permit Committee for 2 years.
3. RULES OF DECORUM AND DRESS CODE FOR CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS. ( BRENDA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback.
City Clerk Lopez provided the Council with the current rules of decorum and stated that this item was being brought forth by Council Member Evans.
Council Member Evans stated that some members of the Council and Planning commission do not dress professionally.
Discussion ensued between Staff and the City Council, and it was the consensus that the City purchase two polo shirts for the City Council and the Planning Commission, it was also requested to purchase jackets.
Council Members and Planning Commissioners will have the option to dress up or to wear the polo shirts provided by the City.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to have staff provide two polos and one jacket with city logo for council and commission members.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans - Yes
Council Member Meza - Yes
Council Member Uptergrove - No
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos - Yes
Mayor Reyes - Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove voting no).
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9 L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve item #5 as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans requested that there be a discussion item for help with water bills for the residents.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by none.
Motion failed.
Mayor Reyes would like a discussion item on the Glasper Center being rehabilitated.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem to bring the Glasper Center rehabilitation back for discussion on a future agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
N. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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10 O. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held February 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 3:37 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos 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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