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 22, 2026
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 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 closed session meeting at 10:01 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
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
City Manager Jessie Flores requested that Presentation Item P1, the Stadium Report, be continued to a future meeting. City Attorney Todd Litfin clarified that the recommendation regarding the bid item would be changed rather than removing the item from the agenda.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the agenda.
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2 D. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Todd Litfin announced the following Closed Session matters:
• Existing litigation regarding the Dominguez matter.
• Anticipated litigation involving significant exposure to litigation pursuant to the Government Code.
• Conference with real property negotiators regarding an APUA parcel, as identified on the agenda.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ¬ EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1).( one matter)
• Christine Dominguez v. City of Adelanto, et al.– CIVSB2437421
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO § 54956.9(d)(2): (1 cases)
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
Property: APN 3132-081-01-0000
Agency Negotiator: Todd Litfin, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Adelanto Public Utility Authority & SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
• Mayor Reyes opened Public Comment at 10:02 a.m.
• Mayor Reyes closed Public Comment at 10:03 a.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
At 10:03 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to convene into closed session.
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3 Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
G. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called the Regular Meeting to order at 11:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Gabriel Reyes
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Ramos
Council Member Stevevonna Evans
Council Member Angelo Meza
Council Member Amanda Uptergrove
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Todd Litfin, City Attorney stated no reportable action.
I. CITY MANAGERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Jessie Flores provided updates on several City projects and activities.
El Mirage Road Emergency Repairs: City Manager Flores reported that recent storm activity caused erosion along El Mirage Road, exposing a Kinder Morgan high-pressure natural gas line.
City staff worked closely with Kinder Morgan to address the emergency, complete the necessary repairs, and restore the roadway.
Air Expressway Rehabilitation Project: The approximately two-mile roadway rehabilitation project was reported as substantially complete, with only minor punch-list items, including final roadway striping, remaining. Full completion was anticipated by the end of the following week.
CarMax Service Center: Construction of the CarMax Service Center continued to progress. The development was expected to create approximately 250 permanent jobs, expand the City's commercial tax base, and contribute to Adelanto's economic development.
High School Internship Program: City Manager Flores recognized Kyasia Daniels and Candace Gonzalez, rising seniors at Adelanto High School, for participating in the City's first high school internship program. He also recognized City Analyst Kyle Hovhanessian and Isaiah Lara of the 27 City Council Minutes
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During their internship, the students assisted the City with digitizing and organizing thousands of City records, including records dating back to 2015. Certificates of Recognition were presented to the interns.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans reported on her attendance at the National League of Cities Summer Leadership Summit in Louisville, Kentucky. She discussed educational opportunities, mobile tours, participation on subcommittees, and ideas she intended to bring back to the City for consideration.
Council Member Uptergrove reported on completing a Mental Health First Aid course through Millionaire Mind Kids and Providence St. Mary Medical Center. She also reported on discussions with Assemblymember Juan Carrillo regarding additional community services.
She announced upcoming and ongoing community programs, including New Leaf Ministries' back-to-school clothing closet, Community Action Partnership services, the Little Lambs Diaper Bank, and food assistance efforts in the High Desert.
Council Member Meza announced that Adelanto Little League was accepting registrations.
He announced the City's upcoming Movies in the Park event scheduled for August 14, 2026, including a backpack and school-supply giveaway beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the movie beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Council Member Meza also recognized the "Active in Adelanto" walking group and announced a San Bernardino County hiring event at Destiny Christian Center. He further reported that Clark Pacific anticipated hiring approximately 130 additional employees.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos reported on his participation in several meetings, conferences, and events, including:
• National League of Cities State of the Cities 2026.
• A transit association meeting regarding funding opportunities for pedestrian, bicycle, golf cart, and e-bike pathways.
• National League of Cities Hispanic Elected Officials meeting. • City's Fireworks Workshop.
• Road to 2028 Summit Series.
• NALEO Annual Conference.
• Home Builders Roundtable.
• Inland Empire Legislative Caucus Special Hearing.
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5 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos discussed transportation, clean energy, clean air, resilient infrastructure, housing, economic mobility, regional water resources, and funding opportunities that could benefit Adelanto.
Mayor Reyes reported on his participation in regional meetings, conferences, and community events, including:
• Small Business Workshop.
• High Desert Corridor JPA Board meeting.
• Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce update.
• Community backpack giveaway.
• City's Fireworks Workshop.
• Road to 2028 Summit.
• NALEO Annual Conference.
• Podcast with Assemblymember Juan Carrillo.
• Home Builders Roundtable.
• Inland Empire Legislative Caucus Special Hearing.
Mayor Reyes discussed regional transportation and rail projects, economic development, artificial intelligence and data center discussions, housing resources, water infrastructure, and opportunities to increase Adelanto's participation in regional and statewide initiatives.
K. PRESENTATIONS
City of Adelanto Green Futures Cannabis Scholarship Program The City Council recognized recipients of the 2026 City of Adelanto Green Futures Cannabis Scholarship Program.
The scholarship program is funded through revenue generated by the City's legal cannabis industry. Each scholarship recipient was awarded $15,000 to assist with eligible educational expenses.
Certificates and scholarship recognition were presented to the recipients, who thanked the City Council and community for the opportunity and support.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:14 p.m.
Barstow City Council Member John "Tex" Williams addressed the Council and commended the City's leadership and its work on behalf of Adelanto residents. 29 City Council Minutes
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6 A representative from Athens Services introduced herself to the City Council and discussed Athens Services' management of landfills and transfer stations in San Bernardino County and its relationship with local jurisdictions.
Mayor Reyes closed Public Comment at 12:20 p.m.
M. 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 13, 2026 – Regular Meeting
3. Receive and file the Business License Monthly Report-June 2026.
4. Approval of the Subrecipient Agreement with Adelanto Community Resource Center, in the amount not to exceed $3,745.00 for services provided. (CDBG)
5. Approval of the Subrecipient Agreement with New Leaf Ministries, in the amount not to exceed $11, 236.00 for services provided (CDBG)
6. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 27/26-02
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 151989 through 152030 in the total amount of $294,692.95.
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 5698 through, and No. 5748 through in the amount of $1,013,423.90.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Meza and seconded by 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 and Uptergrove voting no on item #5).
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 30 City Council Minutes
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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).
O. PUBLIC HEARING
1. APPROVAL OF ALL AGENCY BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27. (SHARON) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council, acting as the City Council, Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation Board, and Adelanto Public Utility Authority Board, approve:
Resolution No. 26-38: Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget for the City of Adelanto and Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation.
Resolution No.: 26-39 Approving the Appropriations Limit for the City of Adelanto.
Resolution No. APUA 26-06: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget for the Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AND THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT
CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL AND
SPECIAL FUNDS, OTHER FUNDS BUDGET AND ADOPTING THE APPROPPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
RESOLUTION NO. 26-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 26-27
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8 RESOLUTION NO. APUA 26-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO PUBLIC
UTILITY AUTHORITY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Mayor Reyes opened Public Comment at 12:52 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed Public Comment at 12:52 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the All Agency Budgets.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
P. NEW BUSINESS
1. ADELANTO STADIUM REPORT. (DARREL)
RECOMMENDATION; Receive and file.
THIS ITEM WAS PULLED TO THE NEXT AGENDA.
2. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH BLUE BUILDERS, INC. FOR PHASE 1 OF BELLFLOWER PARK. (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council accept the grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation under Outdoor Legacy Partnership Program in the amount of $1,000,000 for Bellflower Park and approve the award of construction contract agreement with Blue Builders, Inc., in the amount of $2,084,957.57 to provide construction of Belflower, Park Phase I, and determine the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the state guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
City Attorney Todd Litfin reported that staff's recommendation had changed. Based on additional information and correspondence received regarding bidders, contractor license classifications, bid documentation, and prior work, staff recommended that the City reject all bids and re-bid the project rather than award the contract.
The Council discussed the recommendation.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Council Member Meza.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes). 32 City Council Minutes
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9 3. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH APOLON 7, INC. FOR EV CHARGING STATIONS AND REVENUE SHARING. (JOSE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend approval of the contract service agreement with Apolon7, Inc., for the development, installation, operation, and maintenance services of EV charging stations. Apolon7 will be financially responsible for building, operating, and maintaining the EV charging stations, with the city making certain city-owned parking areas available for the stations. The city will receive a portion of revenue from each station depending on type of charge (Level 2, 3, or 4).
City Manager Flores presented the item regarding a Contract Services Agreement for the development, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations on City-owned property.
Under the proposed agreement, the contractor would be responsible for the costs associated with constructing, operating, and maintaining the charging stations. The City would provide designated City-owned parking areas and receive a percentage of revenues generated by the charging stations.
The agreement provides for the City to receive a share of net revenue based on the charger type, with minimum revenue-sharing provisions. Staff reported that the agreement would have no negative impact on the City's General Fund.
The Council discussed the proposed number and types of charging stations, potential locations, future expansion, revenue sharing, and the City's ability to relocate or removal of stations if necessary for future development.
Mayor Reyes opened Public Comment at 1:08 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed Public Comment at 1:08 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded Council Member Meza.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voted yes).
Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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S. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on August 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Reyes adjourned the regular city council meeting at 1:09 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).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
Prepared by Deputy City Clerk Velis
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A D E L A N T O G O V E R N M E N T A L C E N T E R | 1 1 6 0 0 A I R E X P R E S S W A Y | A D E L A N T O , C A L I F O R N I A 9 2 3 0 1
DATE: September 9, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jessie Flores, City Manager
BY: Saba Engineer, Grant Administrator
SUBJECT: FIVE-YEAR MEASURE I CAPITAL PROJECT NEED ANALYSIS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027- 2028 THROUGH 2031-2032
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 26-41 adopting the Five-Year Measure I Capital Project Need Analysis for Fiscal year 2027-2028 through 2031-2032.
BACKGROUND:
In November 1989, San Bernardino County voters approved passage of Measure "I", authorizing the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) to impose a half-cent retail transaction and use tax. The new tax was applicable in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County of San Bernardino for the 20-year period between April 1, 1990, and March 31, 2010. SBCTA was authorized to administer the programs described in the Measure. Revenue from the tax can only be used for transportation improvement and traffic management programs authorized in the Expenditure Plan, as set forth in Ordinance No. 04-1.
In November 2004, voters extended the half-cent sales tax for 30 years, from April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2040. The new Measure is referred to as Measure "I" 2010-2040 to distinguish it from the first Measure "I". The Measure "I" 2010-2040 Expenditure Plan includes the Valley Major Street Program.
This Program provides funding for regional arterial projects that have been identified in the SBCTA Nexus Study and are included in the City's Regional Traffic Circulation System Master Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Program. To participate in the Valley Major Street Program, each agency must annually adopt a 5- year Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA), which identifies project funding needs by fiscal year. The CPNA includes the anticipated funding sources, funding amounts and project phasing for eligible projects that were included in the SBCTA Nexus Study. This information is needed from each local agency to assist SBCTA staff in preparing an overall capital needs and cash flow analysis for the Valley Major Street Program.
The projects listed in the CPNA are those select projects that qualify for and intend to use funding from the Measure "I" 2010-2040 Valley Major Street Program, along with matching funds collected from new development through the City's Regional Circulation System Impact Fee. The Regional Circulation System Impact Fee was adopted in anticipation of this program and to satisfy the requirement that the new development pay its fair share toward regional improvements funded by the Measure "I" 2010-2040 Valley Major Street Program. Only projects that will use Valley Major Street Program funds are required 35