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
August 13, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Closed Session on Wednesday, August 13, 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.
Mayor Reyes asked for public comments to be moved before the City Manager announcements.
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.
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2 Under Negotiation: Price, and terms of payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
Property: 22 acres on Koala/Cassia, Adelanto CA, APN’S: 3129-261-14-0000, 3129-261- 26-0000, 3129-261-70-0000
Agency Negotiator: Todd Litfin, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: BRN LLC
Under Negotiation: Price, and terms of payment
City Attorney Litfin announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:01 a.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:01 a.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza 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 12:47 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Council Member Meza
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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3 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 attending the Water Conference that the BIA hosted. He provided an update on the community garden project.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans spoke about attending the Adelanto Water Coalition meeting.
Council Member Uptergrove attended a grant writing training in Bakersfield. She was able to tour the tri-states offices here in the city. She also stated that she attended the trauma training.
Council Member Meza stated that the swimming pool at the school district is open. He said you must make a reservation through the district. He shared that the Lewis Group project is moving forward. He also shared that the Sheriff's Department is having a fundraiser.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos shared that SCAG will be joining the city at Movie Night in the Park.
They are going to be giving away bicycle helmets to children in the community. He attended the Mojave Water Agency groundbreaking ceremony. He also attended Senator Valladares’ grand opening of her Lancaster District Office.
Mayor Reyes shared that he and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos attended a meeting with Senator Valladares regarding HWY 395 access agreement. He shared that the city now has the Senator and Assemblyman Carrillo looking into the agreement. Mayor Pro Tem and I attended our quarterly meeting. He announced that youth football season is starting soon.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Community Action Partnership San Bernardino County Presentation.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:49 p.m.
Rhonda: There are people occupying the Glasper Center although it has been boarded up.
Magda: She stated she is waiting for the hotel, sports bar, and swimming pool. She said the city should look into getting a casino and that she would also like more patrols in the neighborhood. 15 City Council Minutes
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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. Monthly Commercial & residential Solid Waste and Recycling Report
3. 2nd Quarter Commercial & Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Report
4. Accepting Grant and Approving Resolution No. 25-49 Delegating Signing Authority to the City Manager for the ATP Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-49
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, RESOLUTION DELEGATING SIGNING AUTHORITY TO CITY
MANAGER FOR FEDERAL AND /OR STATE FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
5. Budget Amendment for FY 2024-2025: Transfer of ARPA Funds from Fund 221 to General Fund to Offset Sheriff Contract Costs.
6. Accepting Grant and Approving Resolution No. 25-50 Delegating Singing Authority to the City Manager for HSIP Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-50
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RESOLUTION THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION/APPLICATIONS, EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS, AND
DELEGATING SIGNING AUTHORITY TO CITY MANAGER FOR THE
HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) GRANT.
7. Approve Resolution No 25-48 Authorizes the Destruction of Specific Records from the City Clerk Department.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY
RECORDS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE FOR THE ADELANTO CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
8. Receive and File the City’s Annual Financial Report and Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 (Final Report)
9. Receive and File the Monthly Business License Report July 2025
10. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 25/26-02-01
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151322 through 151374 in the total amount of $1,539,468.64
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 4113 through 4177 in the total amount of $1,001,791.71 Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, with Evans voting no on item #5).
N. APUA 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 the Adelanto Public Utility Authority’s Annual Audit Report and Financial Statement for the Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. PUBLIC HEARING
1. FINAL PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS DECLARING 17 City Council Minutes
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF
THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT PROCEEDING
CONDUCTED FOR THE FORMATION OF DRAINAGE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025-1 (BELLFLOWERTRACT 20675), THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO, AND APPROVING CERTAIN
RELATED ACTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 25-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE FORMATION
OF DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025-1
(BELLFLOWER-TRACT 20675), CONFIRMING THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT, LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 IF SO DESIRED, AND
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE
COUNTY FOR COLLECTION COMMENCING FISCAL YEAR
2026/2027
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the final public hearing, consider all testimony, tabulate protest ballots, and adopt Resolution No. 25-51, declaring the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding for the formation of Drainage Benefit Assessment District (“DBAD 2025-1”); and Resolution No. 25-52, confirming the formation of the District, approving the Engineer’s Report, levying the assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 (if so desired via manual invoice), and authorizing submission to the County of San Bernardino for inclusion on the secured tax roll beginning in Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Richard presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 2:13 p.m.
Magda: She stated that she is so happy that this is moving forward that it is long over due.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 2:14 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt 18 City Council Minutes
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Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
R. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans requested an action item for what level of sponsorship for the CAPSBC.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have an action item for what level of sponsorship for the CAPSBC.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza asked for a future agenda item regarding a design.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a future agenda item regarding a design.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza the weeds and shrubs in front of the schools to be cleaned up.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for signs in the parks and government offices with no cannabis and / or drugs.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to have an agenda item on the next agenda for signs in the parks and government offices with no cannabis and / or drugs.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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T. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held August 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 2:17 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes 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, Deputy City Clerk
20 DATE: September 24, 2025
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jessie Flores, City Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PROPOSED HOLIDAY CLOSURE AND CANCELLATION OF NOVEMBER 26, 2025 AND DECEMBER 24, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Itisrecommended thatthe City Council: (1) authorize the City Managerto close City Hall from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2025 in observance of the holidays; (2) authorize the City Manager to allow employees to use earned leave days to allow for the closure of City Hall; and (3) cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings on November 26, 2025 and December 24, 2025 due to the Holiday Closure.
BACKGROUND:
For a number of years, to varying degrees, Adelanto employees have had the opportunity to fully enjoy the holiday season by extending their time off through the use of accrued leave time. This year, City Hall will be closed for designated holidays on November 26
th, 27th and December 24th, 25th, 31st, 2025 and January 1 st, 2025. Allowing employees to take their leave time off benefits the City as employees use accrued leave time attheir currentrate of pay and take time offwhen itismost convenient operationally. Further, lowering booked time also meansthere is less likelihood that employees will reach maximum accruals and asking for unplanned time off in order to avoid losing leave hours. This approach supports the City’s goal of improving financial controls. Further, utility use isreduced asthe time off results in the City Hall building being closed the week of Christmas and the week of New Year’s. In addition, due to the fact that the City will be closed, it is recommended that the Council Meeting of November 26, 2025 December 24, 2025 be cancelled.
Measures to reduce the impact on important service levels will be addressed as follows:
• There will be no water shut offs.
• Emergency response and basic maintenance will be maintained for all water operations. • The Public Works crews will maintain their on-call-protocol. • Code Enforcement/Animal Control will maintain their on-call protocol. • IT staff will use the closure time to perform system maintenance and upkeep that would otherwise cause work disruptions during office hours.
• Finance staff will continue working in order to process payroll and meet other financial 21