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 8, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 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 11:02 a.m.
City Clerk Lopez, conducted roll call.
Present:
• Council Member Stevevonna Evans (participated Remotely under the just cause) • Council Member Angelo Meza
• Council Member Amanda Uptergrove
• Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Ramos
• Mayor Gabriel Reyes
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Reyes
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the agenda with the removal of consent calader item #8.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
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2 D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Jessie Flores- Provided an update on the City's ongoing operations, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives. He reported that the proposed Fiscal Year Budget has been completed and will return to the City Council for final consideration at the next meeting. He also introduced the proposed local transaction and use tax measure, explaining that it is intended to provide a stable, locally controlled funding source to maintain essential City services, improve infrastructure, and support the City's long-term financial stability.
He further highlighted the continued progress of several capital improvement and development projects, including water system upgrades, roadway rehabilitation, emergency infrastructure repairs, commercial development, new residential construction, and other projects intended to enhance public services, strengthen the local economy, and improve the quality of life for Adelanto residents.
E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans- Stated she had no report and would reserve her comments until the next City Council meeting.
Council Member Uptergrove- Stated she had no comments at this time.
Council Member Meza - Wished the community a happy belated Fourth of July and encouraged residents to attend the upcoming fireworks workshop to provide input on future policy discussions. He announced Adelanto Little League registration dates and recognized McElroy Metal Service Center as the City's Business of the Month, commending the company for its longstanding presence, local employment, and contributions to Adelanto's economy.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos- Reported on several regional meetings and committee assignments, including the High Desert Mayors' Quarterly Meeting, SBCTA, and SCAG. He discussed regional collaboration on transportation, energy infrastructure, data centers, and the potential development of a regional animal shelter. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining balanced budgets and current audits to improve the City's competitiveness for grant funding. Additionally, he recognized recipients of the Adelanto Scholarship Program and thanked City staff and community volunteers for their efforts in cleaning up the City following the Fourth of July holiday.
Mayor Reyes- Provided updates on regional transportation and economic development meetings, energy expansion efforts, and discussions regarding future senior housing projects. He highlighted the City's continued collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies to address 12 City Council Minutes
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3 infrastructure and economic development challenges. The Mayor encouraged residents to attend the upcoming fireworks workshop to help develop solutions addressing illegal fireworks and neighborhood impacts, emphasizing that the City's focus remains on improving the quality of life for Adelanto residents.
F. PRESENTATIONS
None.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:38 a.m.
Gloria of American Legion – Provided funeral service information for longtime community member Magda Terrellis and advised that details were tentative pending any changes.
Ruby Acosta: Commended the City for recent improvements and new development projects. She expressed concerns regarding illegal fireworks and the resulting debris, encouraged the City to consider a centralized fireworks display, and requested additional cleanup efforts following the holiday. The Mayor reminded the public of the upcoming fireworks workshop Eugenie Lewis - Mr. Lewis expressed concerns regarding illegal fireworks, neighborhood maintenance, road conditions, weed abatement, and code enforcement. He urged the City to improve enforcement and neighborhood upkeep. Mayor Reyes advised that he would follow up regarding the concerns raised.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:46 a.m.
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. Approval of meeting minutes: May 27, 2026 – Regular Meeting June 10, 2026- Regular Meeting
3. Receive and file the Commercial & Residential Monthly Report-May 2026. 13 City Council Minutes
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4 4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Cannabis Compliance Management Services Professional Services Agreement with HOsequio LLC in the amount of $300,000 for two years.
5. Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement at Marconi Park with Blue Builders, Inc. for additional cost to provide seating and striping at the field in the amount not to exceed $108,000.
6. Approval of Amendment No. 6 to the as needed Building and Safety Services Contract to Bowman Consulting Group (Infrastructure Engineers).
7. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 26/27-01-01
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151958 through 151988 in the total amount of $ 97,695.26.
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 4259 through 4271, and No. 5614 through 5697 in the amount of $ 2,408,352.66.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 7-14 as presented. Council Member Evans requested Items 4 and 5 be removed for separate discussion and announced she would vote No on Item 6. Council Member Uptergrove announced she would vote No on Item 4.
Motion carried 5-0: Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voted Yes on Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 7-14. Items 4 and 5 were pulled for separate discussion.
Council Member Evans voted No on Item 6, and Council Member Uptergrove voted No on Item
4. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Cannabis Compliance Management Services Professional Services Agreement with HOsequio LLC in the amount of $300,000 for two years.
Council Member Evans requested additional information regarding the proposed amendment to the cannabis compliance services agreement, including the remaining balance under the current contract, the proposed compensation, staffing levels, and projected revenue increases. Staff explained that the contractor had expanded staffing to improve compliance efforts and recover previously uncollected cannabis tax revenues. Council Member Evans expressed concern regarding the revenue projections.
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5 Council Member Meza spoke in support of the agreement, noting that the contractor's work had significantly improved compliance, increased cannabis-related revenues, and contributed to the City's financial stability.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve Item No. 4.
Motion carried 3-2 (Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes and Council Member Uptergrove and Council Member Evans voting no).
5. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement at Marconi Park with Blue Builders, Inc. for additional cost to provide seating and striping at the field in the amount not to exceed $108,000.
Council Member Evans requested clarification regarding the proposed amendment to the agreement for the Marconi Park improvements, specifically asking how much had been expended under the original contract, the purpose of the requested increase, and whether field striping had been included in the original scope of work.
Staff explained that the contract amendment primarily included the addition of bleachers that were not part of the original project and acknowledged that the striping item would need to be reviewed further. Staff also clarified that the amendment was intended to address additional improvements identified after the original contract was awarded.
Council Member Evans expressed concern that the Council did not have sufficient information regarding the costs and scope of the amendment and stated she could not support the item until those questions were answered. No additional comments were made by the remaining Council Members.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the change order no. 1 with Blue Builders, Inc. for additional cost to provide seating and striping at the field in the amount not to exceed $108,000.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes evans voting no.).
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6 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. Approval of APUA Resolutions 26-04 and 26-05 to Authorizing the Executive Director to sign on behalf of the Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. APUA 26-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO PUBLIC
UTILITY AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY
FOR STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD GRANTS
RESOLUTION NO. APUA 26-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO PUBLIC
UTILITY AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD GRANTS
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve APUA Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza,Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voted yes)
K. NEW BUSINESS
Open public comment 12:20 p.m. Closed public comment 12:20 p.m.
1. TAX MEASURE - PLACEMENT OF TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (LOCAL SALES TAX) MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, BALLOT. (JOY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
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7 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-37, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Adelanto, California, ordering that the City of Adelanto Services Measure be submitted to the voters at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; requesting the assistance of the County of San Bernardino in connection with that election; and requesting that the election be consolidated with the statewide general election being held on that date; and
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 666 667 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Adelanto adding Chapter 3.70 (Transactions and Use Tax) to Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Adelanto Municipal Code to impose a one percent (1%) transactions and use tax to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
ORDINANCE NO. 666 667
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.70 (TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX) TO TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO
IMPOSE A TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
Consultant Joy Kummer, representing Team Civics, presented the proposed local transaction and use tax measure and reviewed the resolution, ordinance, and public education materials prepared for the measure. She explained that, if approved by the voters, the measure would provide a locally controlled funding source to support essential City services, infrastructure improvements, and long-term financial stability. She also noted that many neighboring cities have adopted similar local sales tax measures and emphasized that the informational materials would only be distributed if the Council approved placing the measure on the ballot.
During Council discussion, the City Attorney recommended changing the ordinance number from Ordinance No. 666 to Ordinance No. 667 to maintain the proper sequential numbering, and the Council concurred with the revision. Council Members discussed the City's need for additional local revenue, while Council Member Evans expressed concerns regarding the proposed measure.
Mayor Reyes Opened Public comment at 12:20 p.m.
Mayor Reyes Closed Public Comments at 12:20 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to to adopt the resolution placing the local transaction and use tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot and introduce Ordinance No. 667, as amended.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza,Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voted yes Evans voting no)
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8 2. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO, SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2026, ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER. (VIRGINIA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council select a Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report and asked the City Council to provide a Delgate and two alternates for the League of California cities meeting.
Mayor Reyes Opened Public comment at 12:47 p.m.
Mayor Reyes Closed Public Comments at 12:47 p.m
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Uptergrove appoint Council Member Evans as the voting delegate, Council Member Uptergrove as the first alternate, and Council Member Meza as the second alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza,Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voted yes)
3. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH BLUE BUILDERS, INC. FOR THE PARKING LOT REHABILITATION AT MARCONI PARK. (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Blue Builders, Inc., in the amount of $120,000 for the Parking Lot Rehabilitation at Marconi Park and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Staff presented the proposed agreement with Blue Builders, Inc. for the rehabilitation of the Marconi Park parking lot, explaining that the existing dirt parking lot is no longer adequate due to increased park use and that the project would improve public access and safety. Blue Builders was recommended for award as the lowest responsive bidder.
Council Member Evans questioned the difference between the parking lot cost shown in the original proposal and the amount presented for approval, as well as whether field striping had been included in the original scope of work. Staff explained that the parking lot was originally bid as part of a larger project, acknowledged the pricing discrepancy, and committed to reviewing both the cost difference and the field striping issue.
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9 Council Member Meza and Mayor Reyes expressed support for the project, emphasizing that the parking lot improvements would enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall improvements being made at Marconi Park. During public comment, one speaker questioned the use of contractors for the project and suggested additional park improvements, including rehabilitation of the playground and installation of shade structures.
Mayor Reyes Opened Public comment at 12:53p.m.
Diana: she addressed the City Council and questioned why the City was using a contractor for the parking lot improvements rather than City crews. She also expressed concern that the project had not been previously discussed, suggested that the playground equipment should also be rehabilitated, and recommended adding shade structures to the park.
Mayor Reyes Closed Public Comments at 12:55 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the professinal Services Agreement with Blue Builders for the parking lot reahblitiation.
Motion carried 4-1. (Meza,Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voted yes Evans voting no)
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items were requested by the City Council.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on July 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:04 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove. Mayor Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes) _________________________
Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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