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
May 14, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 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).
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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: 117537 Montezuma, Adelanto CA 92301 APN: 0459-354-07and; Vacant lot 0459-354-08
Agency Negotiator: Todd Litfin, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Ocean View Psychiatric Health Center and/or Assignee 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 10:03 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 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 11:13 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
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3 H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Litfin reported that the item was discussed and there is no reportable action I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores shared that the city has completed a comprehensive water master plan and completed a GIS master plan study. The city is conducting a comprehensive wastewater treatment plant study. Our engineering department is looking into putting into production a new water well known as well #16. Dennis and Kay repaving project has been completed.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans shared she attended the League of California Cities Leadership Summit, the MAQMD meeting, and the Regional Steering committee meeting.
Council Member Uptergrove shared that New Leaf clothed 700 people. She thanked the Sheriff’s Department for the “Cup of Coffee with the Sheriff’s Department” event. The community wide yard sale is this weekend May 16th-18th. She shared there is a Behavioral Health event on May 21st in Apple Valley. She shared that New Leaf and the Department of Behavioral Health Department is hosting an event on June 7th.
Council Member Meza attended the National Day of Prayer event. He also attended the City / County conference in Lake Arrowhead.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos thanked all the Veterans. He attended the League of California Cities Leadership Summit. He shared there was another meeting with Caltrans for the Highway 395 Access Agreement. He also attended the Solid Waste Advisory meeting and attended the SCAG General Assembly. He stated he flew out to Washington D.C. to attend the 2025 National Energy Security Summit and also attended the EOPA National Press conference as well as the City / County conference in Lake Arrowhead.
Mayor Reyes thanked the Council for all of their hard work. He toured the Amazon facility at the SCLA location. He attended the meeting with Assemblyman Carrillo about what is coming to the City of Adelanto. He met with IEHP along with Council Member Uptergrove about possible expansion.
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4 K. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:22 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda: She spoke about using code compliance to lien vacant lots.
Leatrice: Thanked the council for bringing on Mr. Paul Casilla.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:25 p.m.
L. 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 #7 being pulled 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. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
4. Receive and File 1st Quarter Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
5. Receive and File Annual Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
6. Approval of and approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Land Use Office of Louis Morales, a California Limited Liability Company to ensure continued Land use Planning services.
7. Approval of Agreement with Robert Half for Finance Assistance.
8. Approval of 2nd Reading of Ordinance 656 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 656
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 626 AND SETTING
FORTH COMPENSATION RATES FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS
9. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25-25-11-01
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5 a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151070 through 151106 in the total amount of $160,299.72
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 3705 through 3858 in the total amount of $3,769,520.24.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
M. NEW BUSINESS
1. NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY COUNCIL
MEMBER UPTERGROVE
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and vote on each nomination for planning commission.
Council Member Uptergrove presented the staff report.
Paul Casilla provided a brief introduction about himself.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:40 p.m.
Leatrice Johnson: Shared that she was excited about Paul Casilla being appointed.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:41 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Council Member Uptergroves appointment of Paul Casilla to the Planning Commission.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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6 O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Approval of Agreement with Robert Half for Finance Assistance.
Council Member Evans had questions about if the position had been open for employment. City Manager Flores explained that this is to get caught up and then will be handled by staffed employees.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve item #7.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans stated that the Council should be notified when a Planning Commissioner leaves the commission. She spoke about the sides of the road on Dennis and Kay after the repaving that it drops off and would like to know what the plan is.
Council Member Meza asked to bring an item back for discussion regarding making Easter a city holiday. He would also like to set up a meeting about illegal dumping in the county areas of the city. He asked for an update regarding a report from the Fire Department about the explosion that happened in the industrial area. He asked the City Manager to look into measurement of graffiti so that a fine can be assessed to the tagger.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to bring back the discussion item regarding making Easter a city holiday.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to set up a meeting for illegal dumping in the county areas of the city.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested a future discussion item for the Veteran’s Flag program. He wants to bring back the Utility Box Program for discussion and an action item. He would like an update on the broken wall on Chamberlaine between Stevens and Juniper. He requested that the city include a Regional Update on the city’s newsletter and/or website.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to bring back the Veteran’s Flag Program for discussion and action.
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7 Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to bring back the Utility Box Program for discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a discussion item regarding adding a Regional Update on the city’s newsletter or website.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes requested a discussion item on naming the park on Chamberlaine and Jonathan. He would like to bring back an action item for donation to the 4th of July event at the Stadium. He requested a discussion item regarding the 4th of July fireworks stands.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to bring back to a future agenda a discussion and action item regarding the naming of the park on Chamberlaine and Jonathan.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to bring back to a future agenda an action item regarding a donation to the 4th of July event at the Stadium.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to bring back a discussion item regarding the 4th of July fireworks stands on the next agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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8 P. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held May 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:01 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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