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 23, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Closed Session on Wednesday, July 23, 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 10:00 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 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the agenda as presented with item #6 from the consent calendar being removed for a future agenda item.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ¬ EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1). (one case)
High Desert Cannabis Medicine vs. City of Adelanto et. al. – CIVSB2413925 City Attorney Litfin announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
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2 F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session at 10:01 a.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes convened the regular meeting at 11:27 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
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Litfin stated that the item was discussed and there was no reportable action.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores spoke about the progress that is being made in the city. He spoke about the city becoming a technology advanced city. He spoke about updates to the security at the water and wastewater sites.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Uptergrove attended the League meeting with Mayor Pro Tem Ramos. She spoke about New Leaf Ministries.
Council Member Meza stated that to visit the school district's website to schedule a time at the pool. He stated he attended a meeting for Tri State Medicaid for the dentist and that they are located in the city.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the ESRI conference. He spoke about the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division. He was very impressed with the technology he saw in Lancaster. He shared that on July 26th there is a backpack giveaway at the Stadium from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
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3 Mayor Reyes spoke about attending the JPA High Desert Corridor meeting. He stated he has had several meetings with residents and they would like more traffic studies. He also attended the VVTA meeting.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by IT regarding Camera Project.
Representatives from LANWAN presented a power point.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:57 p.m.
Alexis: She spoke about AI having systemic racism and other issues with AI.
Veronica: Spanish Speaker. She stated they are discussing the issue of water at the park at Chamberlaine and Jonathan on August 2nd from 10-12 and is inviting the council.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:03 p.m.
M. 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 with item #5 being removed for discussion by Council Member Meza and item #6 being removed for a future agenda.
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 Legal Services Agreement between the City of Adelanto and Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP.
4. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services agreement with Edward Raya to provide Human Resources Consulting Services effective July 1, 2025.
5. Approval of Amendment No 3 to the Professional Services agreement with Mad Studios to 48 City Council Minutes
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4 provide PIO and Marketing Services.
6. Acceptance Parcel Map No. 20272.
7. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 25/26-01-02
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151245 through 151321 in the total amount of $1,850,064.41
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 4084 through 4112 in the total amount of $202,825.86 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 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 Sewer Department Report.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. APUA PUBLIC HEARING
1. OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-02 PROVIDING
FOR THE COLLECTION OF WATER AND SEWER STANDBY FEES BY THE
COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AT THE SAME TIME AS AND TOGETHER WITH THE GENERAL TAXES OF THE CITY. (TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Open a Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 25-02 approving the report and placing Water and Sewer Standby Fees on the tax roll for collection by the County for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-02
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SEWER STANDBY FEES BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AT THE
SAME TIME AS AND TOGETHER WITH THE GENERAL TAXES OF THE CITY.
City Attorney Todd presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:07 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:07 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to adopt Resolution No. 25-02 approving the report and placing Water and Sewer Standby Fees on the tax roll for collection by the County for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. PUBLIC HEARING
1. OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE RESOLUTIONS 25-42 AND 25-43
RELATED TO THE LEVY AND COLLECTIONS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (FY 2025/2026). (TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Open a Public Hearing and Approve Resolutions 25-42 And 25-43 related to the Levy and Collections of Assessments for the Adelanto Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 For the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Fy 2025/2026).
RESOLUTION NO. 25-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE
ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
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6 City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:09 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:09 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to Approve Resolutions 25-42 And 25-43 related to the Levy and Collections of Assessments for the Adelanto Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 For the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Fy 2025/2026).
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO’S. 25-44 AND 25- 45 RELATED TO THE LEVY AND COLLECTIONS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (FY 2025/2026). (TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Open a Public Hearing and approve Resolutions 25-44 and 25-45 as presented related to the levy and collections of assessments for the Adelanto Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY 2025/2026).
RESOLUTION NO. 25-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE
ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:10 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:10 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Resolutions 25-44 and 25-45 as presented related to the levy and collections of assessments for the Adelanto 51 City Council Minutes
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Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. APUA NEW BUSINESS
1. WWTP PERCOLATION POND 1 REHABILITATION PROJECT CIP 2026-01. (RICHARD) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council to approve the award of the construction contract agreement with Vance Corporation in the amount of $165,961.69 as the lowest bid pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20103.8 (c). This project generally consists of rehabilitation of pond 1 at the wastewater treatment plant.
Engineering Services Manager Burgess presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:20 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:20 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the award of the construction contract agreement with Vance Corporation in the amount of $165,961.69 as the lowest bid pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20103.8 (c). This project generally consists of rehabilitation of pond 1 at the wastewater treatment plant.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
R. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION 25-46 ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL CFD 2006-2 SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. (DIANA/TAISHA) RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 25-46 ordering the levy and collection of annual CFD 2006-2 special taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY25/26).
RESOLUTION NO. 25-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
SPECIAL TAXES RELATED TO THE CITY OF ADELANTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) 2006-2 (IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2) (MANZANITA AND ESPINOZA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
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8 City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:13 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:13 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve Resolution No. 25-46 ordering the levy and collection of annual CFD 2006-2 special taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY25/26).
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. APPOINTMENT OF A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) BOARD. (COUNCIL MEMBER EVANS)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and appoint a Delegate and Alternate to the COC Board.
Council Member Evans presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to appoint Council Member Evans as the delegate and Council Member Uptergrove as the alternate.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
S. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Approval of Amendment No 3 to the Professional Services agreement with Mad Studios to provide PIO and Marketing Services.
Council Member Meza this item to be pulled from the agenda, giving the Council time to have 2-2-1 meetings with the Contractor.
MOTION: Moved by Meza seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve pulling this item and placing it on a future agenda.
Motion failed 3-2 (Meza, Uptergrove voting yes, Mayor Reyes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Evans voting no).
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9 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Evans to approve the item and schedule 2-2-1 meetings with the council.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Uptergrove: No
Meza: No
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion passed 3-2 (Mayor Reyes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Evans voting yes, Meza, Uptergrove voting no).
T. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans requested Family Assistance be placed on a future agenda for a presentation.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a future agenda item regarding Family Assistance providing a presentation.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza asked to have LanWan to work on something that specializes on county land to have the county pay for the cost of clean up.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have LanWan to work on something that specializes on county land to have the county pay for the cost of clean up.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza asked to have an update on the dumping on Holly that is an environmental issue.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have an update on the dumping on Holly that is an environmental issue.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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10 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to have a future agenda item for discussion and action regarding drug free and alcohol free zones at the parks and city locations.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes requested information for the city to get approved crosswalks and sidewalks in the community.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to obtain information for the city to get approved crosswalks and sidewalks in the community.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked for information on cleaning up debris in the area of the public places.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to get information on cleaning up debris in the area of public places.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
U. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held August 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:32 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans 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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