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
March 12, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, March 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 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 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. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. 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
Negotiating Parties: Adelanto Rancho Management Inc. and Stadium Management LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price, and terms of payment
City Attorney Todd announced closed session items.
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2 E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:01 a.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:01 a.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 10:02 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza 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 Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Council Member Meza
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 wastewater treatment plant. He spoke about the street improvement that has taken place throughout the city. He spoke about various projects throughout the city.
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3 J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans spoke about attending the Queens Symposium.
Council Member Uptergrove shared that there will be a food and diaper drive on March 18th at Richardson park. She spoke about attending the California Housing Conference.
Council Member Mesa spoke about speaking at Victor Valley High School by Clark Pacific.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about attending the state of the district for Victor Valley Union HIgh School. He shared that the numbers are up on everything and it was great to hear.
Mayor Reyes shared he is asking other community leaders to do better. He shared that he was at Gus Franklin and read to the kids. He announced he was selected to be one of the citizens to be on the bond committee by the school board. He spoke about various updates.
K. PRESENTATIONS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:34 a.m.
Citizen: She requested information on how the committees are set up and how people are removed from committees.
Kimmel Campbell: She also had a question regarding committees also. She wanted to know why there would be changes at this time.
776: He thanked the staff for the work they do in the city. He spoke about funding.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:39 p.m.
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4 M. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos commented on #7 because of the $420,000 for IT funds for the chamber upgrade. He also spoke about #5 and thanked Jim Hirsch for taking a pay cut with the new contract. He wanted to acknowledge how much more Jim does that is not listed in the contract.
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 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. Receive and File Sheriff’s Department Report.
5. Approval of Contract Amendment No.1 Between James C Hirsch, AICP Assoc. AIA Corp and the City of Adelanto.
6. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to The Kosmont Transaction Services Professional Services Agreement in the additional amount of $30,000
7. Rejection of Bids Received for the Remodel of City Council Chamber Project.
8. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25-25-09-01:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 15100 through 151018 in the total amount of $29,087.44
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 3373 through 3491 in the total amount of $10,499,842.13 Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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5 J. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY - NEW BUSINESS
1. AWARD CONTRACT ADELANTO WWTP PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN (RICHARD/KAVOUSE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council to approve the award of the construction contract agreement with PERC Water Corporation in the amount of $2,432,556.65 as the lowest bid pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20103.8 (c).
This project generally consists of supply, installation and commissioning of new materials and equipment to optimize the City of Adelanto WWTP to go from 3 million gallons to approximately 3.8 million gallons.
Contracted Engineer Emani presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:54 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:55 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the award of the construction contract agreement with PERC Water Corporation in the amount of $2,432,556.65 as the lowest bid pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20103.8 (c). This project generally consists of supply, installation and commissioning of new materials and equipment to optimize the City of Adelanto WWTP to go from 3 million gallons to approximately
3.8 million gallons.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. CONTINUED NEW BUSINESS
1. 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.
Mayor Reyes presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:08 p.m.
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6 with the vote of everyone else.
Ms. Williams: She shared the same concern as the previous citizen.
Ariana Salas: She shared she is a high desert community member and is an independent voter. She shared that Stevonna Evans is for the community and all of the things she heard seemed very personal for why the others didn’t want her on the other boards.
Tamaya Robles: She shared that what she heard has nothing to do with what Council Member Evans has done for the community and seemed personal.
Kimmell Campbell: She shared that the comments before hers express what she was planning on sharing.
Lee: Spoke about the same thing that the previous citizens stated.
Mayor Reyes closed public comments.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos seconded by noone to have Council Member Evans be the delegate and Council Member Uptergrove be the alternate.
Motion failed.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza seconded by none to have Council Member Uptergrove be the delegate and Council Member Evans be the alternate.
Motion failed.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to keep the committee the same.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans: Yes
Council Member Meza: Yes
Council Member Uptergrove: Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: No
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, and Mayor Reyes voting no).
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7 P. NEW BUSINESS
1. Contract award Dennis Street and Kay Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project CIP 2024-
03. (Richard/Kavouse)
RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends City Council to approve the award of the construction contract agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $349,000 as the lowest bid pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20103.8 (c). This project generally consists of removing 4” of Pavement and constructing 2” Asphalt Rubberized Hot Mix Overlay Over 2” Asphalt Concrete Base Pavement.
City Engineer Emami presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:57 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the award of the construction contract agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $349,000 as the lowest bid pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20103.8 (c). This project generally consists of removing 4” of Pavement and constructing 2” Asphalt Rubberized Hot Mix Overlay Over 2” Asphalt Concrete Base Pavement.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
None.
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Reyes requested an agenda item to set a date for the state of the city.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have a date set for the next agenda for the state of the city .
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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8 Mayor Reyes requested to have staff explore additional work being done at Marconi Park.
City Manager Flores provided an update that SABA submitted a grant for astro turf for Marconi.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested 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 the signage at the park for no smoking.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested the utility box art project to be placed on the agenda for funding.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have an agenda item for the utility box art funding.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested a discussion item for a spring fling, movies in the park, etc.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to have an agenda item for the spring fling, movies in the park, etc.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Evans requested a discussion item for the black grads.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a discussion item for the black grads.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Evans requested a discussion item for the fruit trees.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have a discussion item for the fruit trees.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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9 S. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held March 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:03 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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