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
April 8, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, via teleconference 1-669-900-6833 - conference code 931 4644 4676 - Passcode 7601 of the Governmental Center located at 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, California.
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular session meeting at 11:00 a.m.
City Clerk Lopez conducted roll call.
Present:
• Council Member Stevevonna Evans
• Council Member Angelo Meza
• Council Member Amanda Uptergrove
• Mayor Gabriel Reyes
Absent:
• Mayor Pro Tem Ramos (attending SCAG)
Motion by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Absence
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Uptergrove, Meza and Mayor Reyes voted yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Absent).
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Council Member Meza
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2 B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Evans, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voted yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Absent).
D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores- Provided updates on several major City initiatives and infrastructure projects, including the groundbreaking of the new CarMax Service Center in Adelanto, which will serve as an auction and vehicle reconditioning center supporting national operations and is expected to create jobs within the region. Updates were also provided on the Seneca Road Rehabilitation Project, funded through Measure I with construction anticipated soon and completion expected by May 2026, as well as the Air Expressway Rehabilitation Project, a seven-mile corridor improvement between Highway 395 and Koala Road currently undergoing surveying and soil sampling with construction anticipated to begin in September 2026. Additional updates included progress on the Council Chambers Renovation Project, which is nearing completion and expected to be finished by mid-to-late May 2026, revisions and re-advertisement of bids for the Bellflower Park Project, and upcoming park improvement items related to turf replacement proposals for Marconi Park and Adelanto Stadium expected to return to the City Council for consideration in May 2026.
E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans- Reported on several recent community and professional engagements, including meeting with Encore, a vendor she connected with during the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., and requesting a follow-up meeting with the City Manager to explore potential partnership opportunities for the City. She also participated in a Women in Politics forum hosted by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, visited Braddock Elementary School and highlighted its importance as a community school serving families throughout the High Desert, and attended the VIP Special Olympics-style event at Adelanto High School, which celebrated and supported students enrolled in special education programs. 22 City Council Minutes
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3 Council Member Uptergrove- Reported on several community events and initiatives, including a visit to Braddock Elementary School where she highlighted student gardening projects, cultural art murals, and plans for a future health center focused on mental health services for students and families. She also recognized the strong level of parent involvement at the school, particularly the participation of fathers during school events. Additionally, Councilmember Uptergrove recognized Harmony Nails and Spa as the City’s Business of the Month and attended the Detour SoCal event at the stadium, which drew approximately 2,000 attendees. She also announced several upcoming community events, including the Green Future Scholarship application deadline on May 9, a free spay and neuter event on April 20, and a tire disposal event scheduled for April 19 at the Public Works Department.
Council Member Meza- Provided several community and regional updates, including announcing the weekly food drive held every Wednesday in Adelanto and attending the Senior Center Easter Sing-Along event. He also reported participating in meetings in Costa Mesa with the California League of Cities Governance, Transparency, Labor, and Relations Board, where pending Senate legislation impacting municipalities was discussed. In addition, Councilmember Mesa attended a regional steering committee meeting that approved funding allocations for organizations serving homeless populations and announced the monthly clothing closet event hosted by New Leaf Ministries, which provides free clothing to local residents.
Mayor Reyes – Reported meeting with representatives from the National Fitness Campaign to discuss potential fitness installations at City parks aimed at expanding recreational and wellness opportunities for residents. He also met with leadership from the Adelanto Elementary School District and the Victor Valley Union High School District to discuss workforce development initiatives and collaborative opportunities designed to benefit local youth through education, career preparation, and community partnerships.
F. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation – Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Reyes presented a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Adelanto.
Ashley Brookshire, Children's Network Officer for San Bernardino County Children’s Network, addressed the Council and emphasized community involvement in reporting and preventing child abuse.
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4 G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:31 a.m.
Resident Eugene Lewis addressed the City Council regarding several community concerns, including the need for increased development within the City and ongoing issues with truck drivers parking in residential neighborhoods near Holly, Jonathan, Fremont, and Perryman Streets in the Frontier Homes area. Mr. Lewis requested additional signage prohibiting truck parking in residential zones and also raised concerns regarding roadway maintenance and staffing levels within the Public Works Department.
Mayor Reyes informed the speaker about the City’s My Adelanto mobile application, which allows residents to directly report issues and concerns to the City’s Code Enforcement Division for followup and response.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at p.m. 11:34 a.m.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION APPROVING 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 2
nd Reading of Ordinance 662 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 662
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 OF
THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REMOVE THE BOND
REQUIREMENT FOR THE CITY CLERK AND RENUMBER SUBSEQUENT
SECTIONS
3. Receive and file the Monthly Commercial & Residential Report. 24 City Council Minutes
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5 4. Approval of Resolution 26-06 Adopting a List of Projects and SB1 2026-27 Road Maintenance Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
5. Approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025.
6. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 25/26-10-01
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151743 through 151774 in total amount of $227,922.80.
City of Adelanto EFT No. 4255 through 4255 and 5169 through 5248 in total amount of $1,717,089.98.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza seconded Council Member Uptergrove to approve the consent as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voted yes Mayor Tem Ramos Absent, Evans voting no on item #’s 2, 4 and 5)
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 663 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE GARAGE AND YARD SALES.
ORDINANCE NO. 663
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08
GARAGE AND YARD SALES OF THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW UP TO TWO (2) YARD OR GARAGE SALES PER MONTH AND TO ESTABLISH A TEN DOLLAR ($10.00) PERMIT FEE
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6 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 663 to approve an ordinance of the City of Adelanto pertaining to amending chapter 5.08 of the Adelanto Municipal Code (Garage and yard sales). City Council schedules the second reading of Ordinance No. 663 for the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
City Staff and the Council discussed the item. Council asked that we get the information out on our Social Media, Water Bills and City Newsletters
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Council Member Meza to approve the first reading of Ordinance 663.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voted yes Mayor Tem Ramos Absent,)
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Reyes requested the items below.
• Mayor Reyes requested future agenda items related to transitional housing and regional collaboration efforts. Specifically, he asked for presentations from a transitional housing program connected through Congressman Obernolte, as well as a presentation from the City of Victorville’s Wellness Center. Mayor Reyes stated that the County expressed support for collaborative efforts between the Cities of Adelanto and Victorville to address transitional housing needs and coordinated homeless service initiatives. 26 City Council Minutes
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7 L. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 11:35 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voted yes Mayor Tem Ramos Absent)
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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