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 26, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 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 closed session meeting at 10:02 a.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
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 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ¬ EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1). (one case)
Ashiko Newman, Kenya Newman vs. City of Adelanto – CIVSB2317077
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
Property: 11200 Stadium Way, Adelanto CA 92301 APN: 3128-221-26 Agency Negotiator: Todd Litfin, City Attorney
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2 Negotiating Parties: Adelanto Rancho Management Inc. and Stadium Management LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price, and terms of payment
City Attorney Todd announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:04 a.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:04 a.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 10:04 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting at 11:00 a.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd stated the item was discussed and there was no reportable action.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about the Adelanto water main two-mile water line project that is being installed. He spoke about the Adelanto Towne Center moving forward and that McDonald’s will start construction in April and is expected to open in November 2025. 30 City Council Minutes
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3 J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Reyes spoke about attending the VVTA board meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos thanked Congressman Oberlnote for approving the Crisis on Fentanyl.
SCAG’s scholarship program is now open. He shared he was appointed to the One Water Shed Steering Committee by SCAG. Caltrans is moving forward with the CTC item and it will go on their March agenda. He asked if someone from staff could attend the SCAG Toolbox Seminar. He shared that the city needs to start talking about the City’s State of the City event.
Council Member Meza reminded residents that Burrtec offers large item pick ups and oil container collection.
Council Member Uptergrove stated that El Sol is hosting a mental health event on 3/1. She stated that the homeless shelter will reopen and that she was appointed to the GTLR committee for California League of Cities.
Council Member Evans spoke about attending the DVL event for Black History Month.
K. PRESENTATIONS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:30 a.m.
Tina: She brought up city wide yard sales.
Anita: thanked Council Member Uptergrove for the bread she provided to ACRC that they handed out to the community.
Rhonda: She shared that she thinks the council is doing a great job. She stated she would like to attend the CTC meeting in Sacramento on behalf of the city. She shared that she would be opening her own charter school that will be open August 2026.
Frank: He shared that he is with Adelanto Little League. He requested more patrols at John Mgrdichian Park because of subjects who are doing drugs and loitering. He announced opening day is March 24th at Richardson Park starting at 11:00 a.m.
Debbie: She shared that she has been asking for help with the code compliance stuff and has not been given any help.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:43 a.m.
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4 M. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the consent calendar as presented with item #2 being pulled and tabled until the next meeting per Council Member Evans.
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 Business License Department Report.
3. Consideration and Approval of Amendment No.2 to Human Resources Consultant Agreement.
4. Acceptance of Lot Line Adjustment at Parcel Map No. 20930.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 25-13 authorizes the destruction of specific records from the Finance and Water Departments, as outlined in the attached records destruction sheets (attachments a and b).
RESOLUTION NO. 25-13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY
RECORDS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE FOR THE ADELANTO FINANCE DEPARTMENT,
AND WATER DEPARTMENT
6. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25-25-08-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 15019 through 15099 in the total amount of $2,130,814.24
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 3186 through 3372 in the total amount of $4,795,828.54 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.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no on #2).
O. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR COLLECTING
DELINQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS.
(JERRY/TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 25-08 to:
1. Certify the delinquent fines as special assessments against the properties listed in Attachment 1.
2. Direct the City Treasurer to take necessary actions to record and collect the special assessments in accordance with Government Code Section 53069.4.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
CALIFORNIA,CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR COLLECTING
DELINQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY
OF ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE
Community Safety Officer Sanders presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos stated that there is a need to start somewhere, and we must beautify our city.
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6 Council Member Meza gave a shout out to their DOGE team. He stated there are slumlords in the city.
Council Member Uptergrove stated she wanted to echo all that has been said by the council.
Council Member Evans stated the city shouldn’t collect on past years.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Debbie: She shared her story regarding the code issues she is having.
Diana: She asked why the city would put liens on properties. She asked them to review the cases before deciding to do this.
Tina: She spoke about how crazy these fines sound and that the public can’t see what the council sees. She stated she hopes the city is willing to work with the people who need the help.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:12 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes. seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos adopt Resolution 25-08.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, and Evans voting no).
P. NEW BUSINESS
1. NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY MAYOR REYES. (MAYOR REYES)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and vote on each nomination for planning commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Reyes presented the staff report and would like to appoint Terry Delgado as his planning commissioner.
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7 Council Member Meza shared that Terry helped him when he was on the planning commission and that he is the real deal.
Council Member Uptergrove shared she is excited to have him back.
Council Member Evans shared that he is phenomenal and he loves the city.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:44 p.m.
Diana: She stated that he is awesome and she can’t wait to see him at the planning meetings.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to appoint Terry Delgado as Mayor Reyes’ Planning Commission.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO MOJAVE DESERT AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (MAYOR REYES)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback to City Staff.
Council agreed to table this item for the next council meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to continue this to the next meeting.
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).
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8 Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested the signage at the park for no smoking.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to have an agenda item for signage at parks for no smoking.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza requested staff to investigate grants for upgrading the city parks.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have staff look into grants for parks.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Evans requested a review and refinement of the citation ordinance for code.
S. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:56 p.m.
Trish: She asked for a resolution for Nicholas Kilpatrick who passed away two Fridays ago. She stated his memorial services are March 15th.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:58 p.m.
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9 T. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held March 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 12:58 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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