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 26, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, March 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, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Uptergrove
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to excuse Council Member Uptergrove.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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2 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 Litfin announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:02 a.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:03 a.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 10:03 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to convene into closed session.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting at 11:01 a.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Uptergrove
Invocation: Mayor Reyes
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
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3 H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin stated the item was discussed and there was no reportable action.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores spoke about the Dennis and Kay paving rehabilitation project being underway.
He shared it is scheduled to begin the second week in May. The 2 mile 18” water main line has been fully installed along Adelanto Road between El Mirage and Air Expressway. The city will be receiving reimbursements for the Bartlett Ave. Rehabilitation project and the Chamberlaine Park Project.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans spoke about attending the Coldwell Banker Symposium. She stated the City Manager did a great job at the symposium.
Council Member Meza recognized Deputy Quevas that recently passed away. He was an awesome person. He also invited everyone out to come and support Adelanto Little League.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about attending the Civic Well Policy Maker Conference in Yosemite. He shared he met with Caltrans regarding the access agreement on Hwy 395. He also attended the Mobility 21 Reception honoring CTC.
Mayor Reyes attended the SBCTA Desert Mountain Division meeting and also attended the VVTA meeting.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Mrs. Pinkerton.
Item will take place on the next agenda.
2. Presentation of 11351 Chamberlaine Way 143 Unit Homekey+ Housing Project.
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4 L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:03 p.m.
Rhonda: She wanted more information on the landscaping items. She would like to know when the CTC meeting will be held so she can attend.
Tiana: She asked if the Homekey people are willing to hire people within the city.
Lee: He asked if the Homekey project is federally funded.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:08 p.m.
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.
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. Approval of Amendment No.1 with KEC Engineers for Plan Check Services.
4. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25-25-09-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151019 through 151043 in the total amount of $274,342.48
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 3492 through 3564 in the total amount of $922,178.14 Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes and Uptergrove noted as absent).
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5 N. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve the consent calendar as presented with item #2.
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. Approval of Amendment No.1 with KEC Engineers for plan check services.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no on #2, and Uptergrove noted as absent).
O. APUA NEW BUSINESS
1. ADELANTO WWTP PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN CM/INSPECTIONS. (KAVOUSE/RICHARD).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Adelanto Public Utility Authority approves the Request for Services to KEC Engineers, Inc. who will provide Construction Management/Inspection services for the Adelanto WWTP Process Improvement Plan.
Engineering Services Manager Burgess presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:18 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:18 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the Request for Services to KEC Engineers, Inc. who will provide Construction Management/Inspection services for the Adelanto WWTP Process Improvement Plan.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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6 P. NEW BUSINESS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.04.010 AND 2.04.020 OF THE ADELANTO
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Sections 2.04.010 and 2.04.020 of the Adelanto Municipal Code to reflect the changes in the schedule of regularly scheduled City Council meetings as outlined in the City Council resolutions dated September 14, 2022 and August 28, 2024.
ORDINANCE NO. 655
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AMENDING ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.04.010 AND 2.04.020 REGARDING REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:34 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:34 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt an ordinance amending Sections 2.04.010 and 2.04.020 of the Adelanto Municipal Code to reflect the changes in the schedule of regularly scheduled City Council meetings as outlined in the City Council resolutions dated September 14, 2022 and August 28, 2024.
Motion carried 3-2 (Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no and Uptergrove noted as absent).
2. DISCUSSION ITEM - STATE OF THE CITY. (MAYOR REYES AND MAYOR PRO TEM RAMOS)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback to City Staff.
Item removed to a future agenda.
3. DISCUSSION ITEM - UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM. (MAYOR PRO TEM RAMOS) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback to City Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:46 p.m.
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7 Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:46 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Evans to bring back to a future agenda for the artwork.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes and Uptergrove noted as absent).
4. DISCUSSION ITEM - COMMUNITY EVENTS. (MAYOR PRO TEM RAMOS) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback to City Staff.
Item removed to a future agenda.
5. DISCUSSION ITEM - SPONSORSHIP FOR BLACK GRADS. (COUNCIL MEMBER EVANS) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback to City Staff.
Council Member Evans presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Ms. Blue was available for questions.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:59 p.m.
Lee: Spoke about his concern with Mayor Reyes being concerned about the other neighboring cities.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:04 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to move forward with sponsoring Adelanto residents for $35 per Adelanto resident or Adelanto High School student.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes and Uptergrove noted as absent).
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8 6. DISCUSSION ITEM - COMMUNITY GARDEN – FRUIT TREES. (COUNCIL MEMBER EVANS)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback to City Staff.
Council Member Evans gave a brief report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 3:44 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 3:44 p.m.
Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Reyes requested a certificate of appreciation for the Hatcher Family.
S. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:35 p.m.
Angelique Miller: with Molding Hearts shared that they have opened at the senior center. They have 100 seniors and are lacking transportation for additional seniors who want to attend.
Adele :spoke about vacant land.
Barstow Council Member WIlliams: stated that he is proud of the city and the city manager. He is impressed with the teamwork.
Diana Esmeralda: stated that there should be no taxation without representation. She spoke about the tax. She had questions about funds. She also asked for updates regarding the cannabis grant.
Magda: spoke about the taxes. She spoke about graffiti at 11105 Paso Blanco and 11181 Paso Blanco. She also spoke about the George Air Force Base.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment 11:53 a.m.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
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9 Debra Shroeder: She stated that she has never come to a city council member and wanted to thank the staff because this meeting was so educating for her.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 3:35 p.m.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held April 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:36 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes and Uptergrove noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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