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
July 9, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 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 10:01 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS – PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6.
City Designated Representatives: Jessie Flores, City Manager Ed Raya – HR Consultant
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 911 (General Employees)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6.
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Organization: Confidential/Professional Employees Group
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6.
City designated representative(s): Jessie Flores, City Manager Ed Raya – HR Consultant
Organization: City Management Employees Group
City Attorney Todd Litfin announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:02 a.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:02 a.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened the meeting 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 Meza
Flag Salute: Council Member Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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3 4. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Home builder Pacific Communities has a 45 unit single-family housing project on Air Expressway and Raccoon. Progress continues with the Wastewater optimization project and it should be completed by the end of October 2025. The concrete at the community garden was poured this morning. We continue to have productive talks with LAFCO on the annexation into FP5.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans: The Regional Steering Committee has lost their funding. Thank you to the City Manager and Public Works Department for the community garden.
Council Member Uptergrove: Thank you to Public Works for the cleanup of all the fireworks mess aftermath. Thank you to the high desert second chance for being a food Hub in the city.
Council Member Meza: I attended the Victor Valley College ribbon cutting ceremony and presented a certificate on behalf of the city for their Educational Event Center and Stadium.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: I attended the SBCTA meeting as well as the SCAG EAC meeting. I attended our first Measure I committee meeting. Thank you to our Sheriff, fire department, First Responders, and public works department for their work on the 4th of July.
Mayor Reyes: The problem comes from residents and other cities that come into our city and leave behind the trash and boxes from the fireworks. We must make changes on how we allow things to be done on the 4th of July.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Charley and Evelyn Glasper Community Park.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:46 a.m.
Robert Lewis: The fireworks are ridiculous. They are popping them off all night long.
Veronica: This 4th of July caused a fire in my front yard from illegal fireworks. There should be a designated area for fireworks.
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Magda: She shared her concerns about fireworks and that she witnessed the fire in the yard and Veronicas.
Rhonda: There was a lot of trash all over the city from the fireworks.
Diana: The fireworks have been an issue for a long time. The art on the utility boxes is awesome.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:09 p.m.
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.
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. Approval of amendment No.5 to the As-Needed Building and Safety Services and on-call Engineering contract with Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the additional not to exceed amount of $301,896
4. Receive and File Community Safety Department Mid-Year Report 2025.
5. Approval of renewal of Veterinary Services Agreement with PetSmart Veterinary Services.
6. Approval of renewal of Veterinary Services Agreement with VCA Animal Hospital.
7. Approval of renewal of Shelter Services Agreement with Barstow Humane Society.
8. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Agreement to ZSE and Associates for Grant Administration and Implementation Services.
9. Approval of Resolution No. 25-31 approving and adopting the FY25-26 salaries and benefits between the City of Adelanto and the Management Employee group for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-31
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5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
10. Approval of Resolution No. 25-32 approving and adopting the FY25-26 salaries and benefits between the City of Adelanto and the Confidential/Professional employee group for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THE
CONFIDENTIAL/PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
11. Approval of Side Letter Agreement Extending Memorandum of Understanding with the General Unit Employee Group represented by the California Teamsters Local 986.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO
APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ADELANTO
AND THE GENERAL UNIT EMPLOYEE GROUP REPRESENTED BY THE
CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
12. Approval of Resolution No. 25-34 Adopting List of Projects and SB1 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
13. Approval Resolution No. 25-35 rescinding Resolution 20-02 and Authorizing employees to conduct business with local agency investment funds (LAIF).
RESOLUTION NO. 25-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-02
AND AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT FUND
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6 14. Approval of Resolutions 25-36, 25-37, 25-38 related to the Levy and Collections of Assessments for the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No.1 for the fiscal year 2025/2026 and order a Public Hearing for July 23, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
RESOLUTION NO. 25-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 RESOLUTION NO. 25-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01; AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
15. Approval of Resolutions 25-39, 25-40, 25-41 related to the Levy and Collections of Assessments for the Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No.1 for the fiscal year 2025/2026 and order a Public Hearing for July 23, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 RESOLUTION NO. 25-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE
ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, 41 City Council Minutes
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S
REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
16. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 25/26-01-01
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151182 through 151244 in the total amount of $142,916.60
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 4071 through 4083 in the total amount of $1,078,749.93.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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 City Council agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
2. Approval of Amendment No. 2 PERC Water Asset Management Agreement.
3. Approval of Amendment No. 2 PERC Wastewater Asset Management Agreement.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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8 O. NEW BUSINESS
1. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO, OCTOBER 8-10, 2025, LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER. (BRENDA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council pick a Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued and it was announced the League of California Cities Conference is 10/08/25- 10/10/25 and all council will be attending along with the City Manager.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:13 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda: She asked for a cost breakdown for each person.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:15 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to approve Mayor Pro Tem Ramos as the Delegate and Mayor Reyes as the alternate.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. DISCUSSION ITEM - SPONSORSHIP FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. (Council Member Uptergrove)
RECOMMENDATION: : Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback and direction.
Council Member Uptergrove presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:03 p.m.
Magda: She stated that this is a wonderful idea and that she would like the auxiliary to help with the financial part.
Diana: She suggested the National Night Out be along the 395.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:06 p.m.
Discussion ensued stating that the city is going to host the event moving forward. It will take place at 3 locations: Richardson Park, Glasper Park, and Sierra Park. The event will take place at around 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in October 2025.
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9 P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans asked to appoint a delegate and alternate for the COC application.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Mayor Reyes to appoint a delegate and alternate for the COC application on the next agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
She also requested a presentation about what Public Works does for the city and the stats.
Council Member Uptergrove asked for a discussion item for the city being a sponsor for Community Action Partnership. She also asked for them to present to the council.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for a discussion and action item to declare a day in April or October National Art Day and would like a resolution drafted.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Evans to have a discussion and action item to declare a day in April or October National Art Day and would like a resolution drafted.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked for an ordinance enforcing illegal fireworks.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have an agenda item for an ordinance for enforcing illegal fireworks.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
R. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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10 S. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held July 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:28 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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