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
June 25, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 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 11:01 a.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Meza
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to excuse Council Member Meza’s absences.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Add Resolution 25-19 to the consent calendar.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to add Resolution 25-19 to the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve the agenda as presented.
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2 Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores spoke about grants the City has received. He spoke about the grants helping with roadway deaths, repaving, and improving street conditions. He spoke about the wastewater optimization project and that it is progressing steadily.
E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans read a statement into the record apologizing for the way she handled herself after the last council meeting. She spoke about attending the ribbon cutting at the Stadium.
Council Member Uptergrove thanked Council Member Evans for her statement. She thanked the Community Action Program for their help. She spoke about a meet and greet she attended for community services. She thanked the team at New Leaf for all they do.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos thanked Council Member Evans for her statement. He thanked Otis Greer for advocating for the city. He thanked the first responders for the incident that was taken care of at Desert Trails Park. He spoke about the utility box program.
Mayor Reyes thanked Otis from Burrtec also. He also thanked Council Member Evans also for her statement. He gave various updates regarding transportation services. He talked about future interest in Adelanto.
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation SBCTA Measure I.
A powerpoint presentation was presented.
2. Certificate of Recognition Charley and Evelyn Glasper Community Park.
Item removed and placed on the next agenda.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:14 p.m.
John Dennis: He shared he is trying to get a preparatory school with a preschool going in the city.
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Christy Montez: She shared that there are exciting things happening at Journey FourSquare Church.
She shared that they have weekly bread distribution. She spoke about her partnerships with the city and county. She states they have had a rise of up to 300 people being serviced during the month.
Shad: Spoke about the issue with mailboxes being broken into.
Celia Soriano: She spoke about her neighborhood being ugly. She spoke about paying her taxes and that it’s her right to have a street that is in good shape.
Ms. Carmen: She spoke about being a resident for 14 years and she is also the interpreter for the city. She spoke about residents being scared to come to the meeting because of ICE and she’s asking if the city can make sure they know that they can use zoom and that there is a translation service there. She thanked the council for all of the services they are bringing to the city.
Magda: She thanked Council Member Uptergrove for all she does.
Diana Esmeralda: She spoke about being verbally attacked. She went on to speak about cannabis issues.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:36 p.m.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans 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 Resolution number 25-26 naming the park at 11675 Chamberlaine Park – Charley and Evelyn Glasper Community Park
4. Ratifying the approval for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY 25/26) Amendment 9 for City fire protection and emergency medical services provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District.
5. Approval of acceptance of the grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $800,000 for Adelanto Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Improvements project. 31 City Council Minutes
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4 6. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25 12-02
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151152 through 151181 in the total amount of $173,194.09.
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 3993 through 4070 in the total amount of $2,617,654.67.
7. Approval of Resolution 25-19 - the Homekey Program.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY 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.
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 Water Department Report.
3. Approval of Sewer Department report.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no on item #2, and Meza noted as absent).
J. APUA NEW BUSINESS
1. ACCEPTING GRANT FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, FOR THE
ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADELANTO WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT TERTIARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (SABA/RICHARD) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council accept the grant from U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $800,000 for the design of Adelanto Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Improvements project and approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with STANTEC Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $308,779 for the assessment and recommendations for Adelanto Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Improvements project, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Richard presented the staff report.
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5 Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:42 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:42 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to accept the grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $800,000 for the design of Adelanto Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Improvements project and approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with STANTEC Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $308,779 for the assessment and recommendations for Adelanto Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Improvements project, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE PROPOSED CHANGES TO MAXIMUM RATES, AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-30 ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26. (BURRTEC/FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open a public hearing, and pass a motion to (1) approve the proposed changes to maximum rates for solid waste collection and (2) adopt Resolution 25-30 ordering the levy and collection of solid waste charges on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL, ORDERING
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FEES BY THE
COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR IN THE SAME MANNER AND AT THE
SAME TIME AS GENERAL TAXES.
Burrtec Representative Michael presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:01 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda: She thanked Burrtec for taking care of the residents.
Magda: She said she was happy to hear about compost being available for residents. She said she is frustrated when the drivers knock the trash cans down after pickup and don’t pick them up. 33 City Council Minutes
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6 Isaiah: He spoke about finding trash in the desert and he’s using it for his clothes and his art.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:07 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to approve the proposed changes to maximum rates for solid waste collection and adopt Resolution 25-30 ordering the levy and collection of solid waste charges on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans asked to bring a proposal and a possible amendment for fines and fees schedule for land owners. She spoke about the area Kemper and Aster where there is a bus stop and someone has placed a chair there, but she would like to see if there can be a shade structure / seat at the bus stop.
Council Member Uptergrove asked for a discussion item for sponsoring National Night Out August 5th.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a future agenda item regarding discussion item for sponsoring National Night Out August 5th.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for a future agenda item regarding League of California Cities in October to start planning for attendance. He asked for a future discussion item for an Adelanto Welcome Center.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a future agenda item regarding discussion item for League of California Cities in October to start planning for attendance.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
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7 item regarding discussion item for Adelanto Welcome Center.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
Mayor Reyes asked for a meeting with the school district to discuss use of their fields for sports and possibly getting lights.
N. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:15 p.m.
Isaiah: He shared about his art. He stated he did an art show in the desert and in front of his house.
He spoke about using what you have and about his brand Angelic Vault. He brought his art to share with the Council.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:20 p.m.
O. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held July 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:21 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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