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 10, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, via teleconference 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 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 11:05 a.m.
Deputy City Clerk conducted roll call.
Present:
• Council Member Stevevonna Evans
• Council Member Angelo Meza
• Council Member Amanda Uptergrove
• Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Ramos
• Mayor Gabriel Reyes
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
City Manager Flores pulled item #13 BRN LLC Amendment No. 1 off the Consent Calendar and moved to the June 24, 2026, agenda.
The City Council pulled New Business item # 2 to a future agenda.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes). 21 City Council Minutes
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2 G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:08 a.m.
Javier Ortega- Representatives from Desert Community Soccer Club (DCSC) addressed the Council and expressed appreciation for the City's support of youth soccer programs at Richardson Park. Team members highlighted recent accomplishments, including league and tournament successes, and thanked the city for providing fields, equipment, storage facilities, and ongoing support.
Representatives from DCSC youth teams also spoke regarding the positive impact of the City's support on local youth athletics.
Frank Hernandez- Representing Adelanto Little League, announced the upcoming District Tournament and invited the community to attend.
Mayor Reyes closed Public Comment at 11:21 a.m.
D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Jessie Flores- Introduction and welcome of new Adelanto Police Captain Sean Strubing. Air Expressway Rehabilitation Project, approximately $3 million in roadway improvements funded through Measure I and transportation funds. Progress on the CarMax Service Center project, a $120 million private investment expected to generate approximately 400 jobs. Status of the Mileski industrial project consisting of approximately 5 million square feet of warehouse and logistics development with an estimated 2,000 jobs. upcoming Marconi Park Turf Replacement Project scheduled for completion by late summer.
E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans- Council Member Evans addressed concerns regarding public comments and social media posts involving her family, emphasizing that children should remain outside of political disputes and public criticism.
Council Member Uptergrove- Council Member Uptergrove welcomed attendees and expressed appreciation for community involvement, youth participation, and the positive activities occurring throughout the city.
Council Member Meza- Adelanto High School graduation ceremonies. School promotion ceremonies. New local business visits. Community events including Detour Car Show. Mojave Air Quality Management District activities. Grand opening of the Adelanto School District 22 City Council Minutes
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3 swimming pool. Council Member Meza also commended staff for attracting economic development projects and future job opportunities to Adelanto.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos- SBCTA Measure I Ad Hoc Committee activities. Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority meetings. National webinar participation regarding environmental and public health issues. Regional transportation and SCAG meetings. Election as Vice President of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). Mayor Pro Tem Ramos highlighted the importance of Measure I funding for transportation projects throughout Adelanto.
Mayor Reyes- Mayor Reyes congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Ramos on his election as SBCTA Vice President and discussed recent international travel to Samoa, where opportunities for future partnerships and economic development discussions occurred. The Mayor also expressed support for Council Member Evans regarding her comments on protecting children from political attacks.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
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. Receive and file the Burrtec Monthly Commercial & Residential Report- April 2026
3. Approve amendment No. 6 to Waste Disposal Agreement No. 04-321 with the County San Bernardino and authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the Amendment.
4. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY 2026-27) Amendment No. 10 for City Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
5. Approval of E3P3 Resolution 26-24 by Source Global Imagined.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ON BECOMING A
N E3P3 CITY SUPPORTED BY SOURCE GLOBAL IMAGINED
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4 6. Approve Resolutions 26-12, 26-13 and 26-14 related to the levy and collections of assessments for the Adelanto Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-12
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 CITY OF ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
RESOLUTION NO. 26-13
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 CITY OF ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
RESOLUTION NO. 26-14
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
CITY OF ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 01; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
7. Approve Resolutions 26-15, 26-16, and 26-17 related to the levy and collections of assessments for the Adelanto Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-15
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 CITY OF ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
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5 RESOLUTION NO. 26-16
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 CITY OF ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
RESOLUTION NO. 26-17
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 CITY OF ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
8. Approve Resolutions 26-18, 26-19, and 26-20 related to the levy and collections of assessments for the Adelanto Drainage Benefit Assessment District 2025-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-18
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 CITY OF ADELANTO DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 2025-1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
RESOLUTION NO. 26-19
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 CITY OF ADELANTO DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 2025-1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
RESOLUTION NO. 26-20
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
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6 CITY OF ADELANTO DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025- 1; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
9. Approval of Resolution No. 26- 21 approving and adopting the salaries and benefits for the City’s Management Employee Group.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-21
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. 26-22 approving and adopting the salaries and benefits for the City’s Confidential/Professional Employee Group for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-22
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 Resolution No. 26- 23 ratifying a three-year memorandum of understanding with the Teamster Local 986 representing the City’s General Unit Employee Group.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CALIFORNIA
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986, REPRESENTING THE ADELANTO
GENERAL EMPLOYEES’ UNIT
12. Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Marketing and Media Content Creation (Mad Studios) for Marketing and Media Content Creation Services in the amount of $125,000.
13. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with BRN LLC for Water, Sewer, and Energy related Consulting Services in the amount of $96,000. (Item was Pulled) 26 City Council Minutes
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7 14. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Blue Builders, Inc. for additional cost to provide entrance doors, extra work on ceiling and floor for remodel of City Council Chamber Project not to exceed $40,000.
15. Approval of Bid Rejection for the Bellflower Park Project.
16. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 25/26-12-01
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151909 through 151921 in the total amount of $ 381,865.45
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. through 5506 and through 5546 in the total amount of $ 3,025,923.52
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the consent as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes with Evans voting no on item #14).
I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
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 APUA agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
2. Receive and file the Water Department Report.
3. Receive and file the Sewer Department Report.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Council Member Meza to approve the APUA consent calendar as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes with Evans voting no on item #2).
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8 J. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING
1. 2025 REGIONAL URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept and authorize publication of the Adelanto Water Master Plan.
Chris McMahon, Water and Wastewater Manager Introduced Adriel Ramirez to present the item and the Power Point Presentation.
City Council and the Consultant discussed, and all questions were answered.
Mayor Reyes opened Public Comment at 1:47 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed Public Comment at 1:48 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Council Member Evans to approve the 2025 RUWMP.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. FIREWORKS REPORT OF ORGANIZATIONS POTENTIALLY ELEIGBLE FOR A FIREWORK STAND. (CHRISTIAN)
RECOMMENDATION: Request that the City Council approve and determine eligibility for organizations potentially eligible for a fireworks stand.
Christian Espinoza, Planner presented the item.
City Council and staff discussed and all questions were answered.
Public Comment was not opened.
Below is the list of Organizations approved by the City Council for the 2026 Fireworks Stands:
• Dare U to be Different
• Adelanto Little League
• Adelanto Community Benefit Corp
• Christ the Good Shepard
• American Legion Post 229
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9 • American Legion Auxiliary Post 229
• High Desert Devils
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza seconded Council Member Uptergrove to approve the list of Organizations.
Motion carried 3-2 (Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voted yes and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voted no, and Council Member Evans abstained).
2. DISCUSSION ON CITY BRANDING AND LOGO REDESIGN. (MAYOR) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback and direction.
This item was pulled by the Council to a future agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Mayor Pro Tem Ramos.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
3. DISCUSSION ON LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITITES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND CANCELLATION OF THE OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, COUNCIL MEETING. (MAYOR PRO TEM)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback and direction.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened the discussion
City Council and staff discussed and all questions were answered.
Mayor Reyes opened Public Comment at 1:36 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed Public Comment at 1:36 p.m.
The Council discussed and agreed to cancel the September 23, 2026, City Council Meeting and have all 5 Council Members and the City Manager attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Council Member Meza.
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10 L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Uptergrove- Requested a Workshop for the Fireworks.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove seconded by Mayor Reyes.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
Mayor Reyes- Requested a report from the Fire and Sheriff Department’s on the data they collect during the 4th of July holiday.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
N. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 2:07 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
_________________________
Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
_________________________
Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
Prepared by Deputy City Clerk Velis
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DATE: July 8, 2026
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Jessie Flores, City Manager
BY: Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: MONTHLY COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING REPORT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Burrtec’s Monthly Commercial and residential Solid Waste and Recycling Report 31