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May 2023 eNewsletter & Events

Upcoming City Council &

Planning Commission Meetings

City Council Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 931 4644 4676

Passcode: 7601

May 10th, 7pm
May 24th, 7pm

Planning Commission Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 923 2683 7040
Passcode: 7601

May 3rd, 7pm
May 17th, 7pm

*Meetings will be broadcasted live on Zoom and Facebook*

City Hall will be Closed

Monday, May 29th

In Observance of Memorial Day

Adelanto High School

Graduation, Automotive Career Path Recognition, &

BARR Students' Visit to City Hall

As the the 2022-23 school year nears it's end, there's a lot going at Adelanto High School! First and foremost, Mayor Reyes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and the City Council would like to congratulate the Class of 2023!

"We're so proud of this year's graduates! The Class of 2023, their parents, teachers, and community have worked tirelessly to push through some very challenging situations." said Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Ramos. "Our graduates will move on to become the next generation of educators, leaders, parents, civil servants, and so much more. Regardless of where life may take them, they'll always be able to call Adelanto 'home' and know that Adelanto High School gave them the support needed to build a firm educational foundation and sense of community."

The Adelanto High School Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 25th at 6:30pm. The ceremony will be live streamed and tickets are required for in-person attendance. Please see the AHS Class of 2023 website or call the school at (760) 246-3909 for more information.

In late September, the Adelanto High School 9th grade BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) students spent several hours at City Hall learning about local government. Municipal staff spoke with students about their roles in various departments, including Code Enforcement, Land Use, Engineering, and Information Technology. Rather that a formal lecture or meeting, students were given an opportunity to engage directly with City officials. The freshman BARR students ask a myriad of well thought out and insightful questions.

City Manager Flores and his administration were proud to host the the group of Adelanto HS students and encouraged the BARR advisors to make this an annual event. "Forming and fostering relationships with the youth of our community helps to build a foundation of trust mutual respect." said City Manager Flores. "This administration is proud to partner with Adelanto High School's BARR Program and we look forward to connecting with students and staff again next year."

Adelanto High School's Automotive Pathway was recently recognized at the Mountain Desert Career Pathways 2023 Appreciation Gala as the Pathway of the Year for Automotive Systems Diagnostics, Service, and Repair. David Mendoza, the school's Career Technical Education (CTE) Automotive Pathway teacher and Automotive Club advisor, proudly accepted the award at the ceremony.

Click here to learn more about Adelanto High's Automotive and other CTE programs.

National Day of Prayer at City Hall

Established in 1952 by the United States Senate and House of Representatives, the National Day of Prayer is observed every year on the first Thursday of May. This interfaith tradition is celebrated amongst Americans from all walks of life, belief systems, and levels of observance. The focus of the National Day of Prayer is to encourage citizens to connect with their higher power in an effort to pray or meditate for the well-being of everyone in America.

This time honored tradition will be observed at City Hall on May 4th at noon. Local religious leaders will be present to lead this collective effort. All community members are welcome and encouraged to join this annual event. More information about the National Day of Prayer may be found on their website.

Vote today for your favorite films to be screened at Adelanto's 2023 Movies in the Park!

Click here or on the icon above to vote for the movies you'd like to see at Adelanto's 2023 Movies in the Park!

Auburn Avenue Paving Project

Capital Improvement Project Update

Adelanto's Auburn Avenue paving project is well underway and set to be completed by summer of 2023. This project will include new paving on Auburn Avenue from Highway 395 to Adelanto Road. Our crews will also pave Jonathan Street from Auburn Avenue to Barcelona Avenue. In addition, one block of Pearmain Street will be paved from Vintage Road to Chamberlain Way.

This capital improvement project is paving the road for industrial growth in this area of our City. Infrastructure investments, such as freshly laid asphalt and utility expansions, attract economic development. This translates to the creation of future jobs and opportunities for our local residents.

Code Enforcement In Action:

Cleaning Up our City

Blight abatement efforts continue in the the City of Adelanto. Your Code Enforcement team is working hard to clean up areas impacted by illegal dumping. Some of these sites have been previously occupied by unhoused individuals, making the debris removal more complicated than other areas. City staff work with property owners, specialized non-profit organizations, law enforcement, and social service agencies to ensure that vulnerable individuals are offered assistance in order to improve their quality of life and help break the cycle of homelessness.

Unfortunately, these projects are often time consuming and expensive. Property owners are responsible for keeping their land free from dangerous and unsightly debris. Garbage left behind at encampment often costs property owners thousands to remove.

"I encourage our residents to continue showing pride in our City by judiciously maintaining their individual properties." said Mayor Gabriel Reyes. "I applaud this administration’s continuing efforts to improve our community’s vision of beautification.”

Adelanto's Code Enforcement team responds to every complain reported by our community. Please let City Hall know right away if you see an area that needs to be check out by our staff. Visit Adelanto's Code Compliance website for more information or call City Hall at (760) 246-2300 to report illegal dumping.

Upcoming City Sponsored Events:

Animal Vaccination Clinic & Community Clean Up

Upcoming Stadium Events

Click on any event flyer below for more information or to purchase tickets.

Adelanto Plaza &

Event Center

Check out the Adelanto Stadium’s new website or their Facebook page for updates on events!

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April 2023 eNewsletter & Events

Upcoming City Council &

Planning Commission Meetings

City Council Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 931 4644 4676

Passcode: 7601

April 12th, 7pm
April 26th, 7pm

Planning Commission Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 923 2683 7040
Passcode: 7601

April 19th, 7pm

*Meetings will be broadcasted live on Zoom and Facebook*

PSA Road Closures &

Traffic Control

Raccoon Avenue

Delicious Street

Bartlett Avenue

AES construction crews are stringing electrical wire on transmission poles as part of the Baldy Mesa Solar + Storage project in Adelanto. The clean energy generated by the project will be delivered to the power grid via the 5-mile transmission line from the project to Southern California Edison’s Roadway Substation.

Please be aware that normal day-to-day activities amongst the surrounding residences and businesses may be impacted. Traffic Control Plans will be implemented simultaneously to ensure the safety of crew members working, local pedestrian foot traffic, and civilian vehicular traffic as well.

"Mayor Reyes, the City Council, and I understand the importance of keeping our community informed of any road closures that could impact our residents' need to travel safely on City maintained streets." said Mayor Pro Tem Ramos. "We respect and appreciate the time of those who live, work, and play in Adelanto. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconveniences this project may cause. That's why we're adamant about getting the word out; no one should be late to work, school, or appointments due to a lack of information or miscommunication. City Hall is always available to help our residents navigate difficult or unusual situations."

Your patience and understanding are appreciated as the AES Baldy Mesa Solar + Storage project approaches completion.

Dates: Ongoing through May 5th, 2023
Times: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm

Location: Raccoon Avenue, Delicious Street, & Bartlett Avenue.
What to Expect: Lane Closures and Traffic Control.

Thank you for your patience as we safely complete construction of the project. For more information, please visit this project's web page.

Adelanto Hiring Event 

Hosted by San Bernardino County

Workforce Development 

Individuals seeking work are invited to attend this in-person hiring event right here in the City of Adelanto! This event will host a wide range of employers looking to fill a myriad of positions.

Thursday, April 27, 2023
10am to 1pm

Located at the Adelanto Stadium

To register for this event, please click here or visit the County's Workforce Development website.

Employers who are interested in participating should contact our High Desert office directly by calling (760) 552-6550 or via email at HDreferral@eda.sbcounty.gov

2nd Annual Car Show

Hosted by Adelanto High School Auto Club

You don't want to miss the Adelanto High School Auto Club's 2nd Annual Car Show! This event is FREE to attend and only $20 at the door to enter the competition.

There will be music, refreshments, prizes, and fun for all ages! Please come out to support our High School's Auto Club:

Saturday, April 22, 2023
9am to 2pm

Located at Adelanto High School

To register for this event, please click here. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Mendoza at 760-265-1638 or at dmendoza@vvuhsd.org

Overwhelming Turnout at City's Animal Vaccination and Microchip Clinic

Adelanto residents lined up early, wrapping around City Hall for a chance to have their pets vaccinated, microchipped, and licensed. Rather than turning away hopeful residents and their furry friends, the City's Animal Care & Control staff, Humane Society representatives, and Dr. Thomas Pierce stayed put more than an hour after the clinic was scheduled to end.

Thanks to this dedicated team, more than 350 vaccines were administered, over 50 microchips were implanted, and nearly 70 new pet licenses were issued at the City's last Animal Clinic.

"The City of Adelanto is proud to offer these affordable clinics to our residents." said Mayor Reyes. "Our City's team and community partners went above and beyond at this event to ensure that citizens and their pets were taken care of. Cost effective vaccination and microchipping clinics are a critical component to helping ensure the safety of community members and their pets."

Our next low-cost Vaccination and Microchipping event will be held at the Adelanto City Hall on June 10th at 9am. In the meantime, visit the City's Animal Care & Control website for more information about services offered by the City.

Code Compliance & Community

Keeping Our City Clean

The City of Adelanto's Code Compliance Division & Burrtec partnered once again for another Community Clean Up event at the Adelanto Stadium. These regularly scheduled events are just one example of the many ways City Hall works together with residents to keep Adelanto clean and safe.

Our last Community Clean Up ensured that more than 45 tons of debris did not land on the streets of our City- that's over 90,000 pounds of trash and green waste! In addition to bulk trash collected, City and Burrtec employees helped residents safely dispose of electronics, scrap metal, tires, furniture, and appliances.

"We really appreciate how serious our residents are about contributing to the beautification of our City." said City Manager Flores. "Your Code Enforcement team will continue working with our citizens to enforce blight abatement. City Hall works tirelessly to ensure that Adelanto is a safe and pleasant community. We're all in this together. Unkept properties diminish the value of adjacent homes and businesses. This illegal activity will not be tolerated. Under the leadership and authority of Mayor Reyes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and the City Council, irresponsible property owners will be held accountable for any violations on their property. Keeping Adelanto clean and safe will always be our highest priority."

The next scheduled Clean Up event will be held at the Adelanto Stadium on June 24th from 8am to 1pm. The City's Code Compliance team offers a plethora of services to residents beyond these popular events. Visit their website to find out about services Adelanto City Hall provides to residents year round.

Upcoming Stadium Events

Click on any event flyer below for more information or to purchase tickets.

Adelanto Plaza &

Event Center

Check out the Adelanto Stadium’s new website or their Facebook page for updates on events!

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Spring 2023 eNewsletter & Events

Upcoming City Council &

Planning Commission Meetings

City Council Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 931 4644 4676

Passcode: 7601

April 12th, 7pm
April 26th, 7pm

Planning Commission Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 923 2683 7040
Passcode: 7601

April 5th, 7pm
April 19th, 7pm

*Meetings will be broadcasted live on Zoom and Facebook*

Next Animal Vaccination

Clinic: March 25th

In Partnership with Dr. Thomas Pierce

Community Clean Up Success!

In Partnership with Burrtec

The last Community Clean Up event was another huge success! The City of Adelanto partnered with Burrtec to help keep our community safe and looking its best. Your Code Enforcement team did an excellent job helping residents safely dispose of old appliances, electronics, tires, green waste, and so much more!

Don't worry if you missed the last Community Clean Up. We have two more scheduled this year: June 24th and October 21st. In the meantime, you can visit the San Bernardino County Household Hazardous Waste Program's website for safe disposal options.

Emergency Road Repairs

Your Public Works Team in Action

The Adelanto Public Works team worked tirelessly over the weekend to address major flooding on our roadways in our City. Rest assured that City staff will continue their efforts around the clock to ensure the safety of our citizens. City staff and officials will prioritize funding for these critical repairs.

Recent storms have taken a toll across California, especially in the County of San Bernardino. Residents of Adelanto had an especially difficult time this year after major flooding caused many of our roads to flood and become impassable.

The Adelanto Public Works Department crew sprung into action immediately to get our roads back into working order! Your Public Works team labored unceasingly to clear and repair City roads in order to make them safe for vehicles following some of the worst flooding we've seen in years.

"We are blessed to have such devoted staff serving our community" said Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Ramos. "The Public Works team was out in the frigid wind and pouring rain, working around the clock to get our residents back on the road as quickly as possible."

Given the State of Emergency declared by the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors and Governor Newsom, the doors to State and Federal emergency funding have been opened for the City of Adelanto. "City Hall will fight for every dollar we can get to help repair the damage caused by recent storms and flooding" said Mayor Gabriel Reyes. "Our roads were hit hard by winter storms this year, and necessary emergency repairs took a toll on the City's budget. Rest assured that we will apply for every available grant to help offset costs for our taxpayers."

If you have questions about street repairs or would like to report damage to City maintained roads, please submit a Maintenance Request Form online or call our Public Works Department at 760-246-2300, ext. 11171.

Code Compliance

In Action:

Helping Unsheltered People

while Cleaning Up our Community

Due to a lack of available housing across the nation, the number of unhoused and unsheltered individuals has increased noticeably in the past few years. This crisis is especially prevalent in California, and the High Desert region is no exception.

Officials and staff at the City of Adelanto are faced with the dilemma of how to best help these individuals get the assistance they need to get off the streets and improve their quality of life while protecting the health and safety of everyone in our City.

Adelanto's Code Compliance Department was recently called upon to remove truckloads of debris from a local encampment. In addition to cleaning up our neighborhood, the Code Enforcement team assisted the unsheltered individuals by connecting them with local agencies and non-profits who are dedicated to helping those struggling with homelessness. Such assistance includes emergency shelter, transitional housing, mental health and medical care, food, clothing, and training to help break the cycle of homelessness.

Mayor Reyes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and the City Council care about every single person in our community; they have directed staff to ensure they're making every possible effort to help individuals in our City who are most vulnerable. While directing those who are experiencing homelessness to available local resources, many of us feel that a hand up out of poverty should come with the tools needed to avoid finding themselves in a similar situation in the future.

After basic needs have been addressed, unhoused individuals can begin the process of seeking gainful employment through education, vocational training, and job placement assistance. San Bernardino Workforce Development offers a plethora of services to residents throughout the community along with incentives to employers to hire individuals who would otherwise be dependent on government assistance.

Adelanto City Hall is sensitive to the hardships and challenges that unhoused individuals in our community are facing. Nevertheless, City staff and Officials have a responsibility to maintain the safety of our residents when confronted with reports of dangerous and unsanitary conditions often found at such encampments. As you can see in the photos above, your Code Enforcement team had several days worth of hard work to remove dangerous and unsightly materials left behind after helping to assist unsheltered individuals who had been congregating illegally on an empty lot.

If you or someone you know is struggling with homelessness, you can call Inland SoCal United Way for immediate assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days per week by dialing "211" to be connected with someone who can help immediately. If you're a resident who has witnessed an unsafe temporary or permanent living structure, please notify Adelanto's Code Compliance Department by calling 760-246-2300.

Upcoming Stadium Events

Click on any event flyer below for more information or to purchase tickets.

Adelanto Plaza &

Event Center

Check out the Adelanto Stadium’s Facebook page for updates on events!

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February 2023 eNewsletter & Events

City Hall Holiday Closures

Adelanto City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 20th, in observance of Presidents' Day.

Upcoming City Council &

Planning Commission Meetings

City Council Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 931 4644 4676

Passcode: 7601

February 22nd, 7pm

Planning Commission Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 923 2683 7040
Passcode: 7601

*Meetings will be broadcasted live on Zoom and Facebook*

Upcoming Housing Projects

Rhode Island Development

Beginning construction in 2023, Rhode Island Development, LLC (formerly Chamberlaine Development, LLC) ultimately plans to build 356 new houses across three different sites in Adelanto. Each of these developments will consist of single-family homes and boast a robust assortment of on-site amenities.

The first phase - the Rhode Island Development, will feature 75 new homes on 15 acres of previously vacant land located on the south side of Chamberlaine Way and west of Rhode Island Street.

The second phase- Chamberlaine Development, will include 136 new rooftops. This new development will cover approximately 27 acres north of Chamberlaine Way and east of Raccoon Avenue. It is also scheduled for construction in 2023.

The final site, Vintage Development, will be a gated community that will consist of 145 homes on 29 acres. This housing development is currently in the design process. The builders plan to submit plans to the City in the very near future.

SpaceX's Starlink Establishing Its California Home in Adelanto

According to an FCC filing and a recent article (read here), the City of Adelanto was recently chosen as the California home to SpaceX's Starlink ground infrastructure to support its next-generation satellites. Such proximity means that our residents will receive the quickest internet speeds from Starlink's internet offering, once launched.
This news was welcomed by city leadership, with Mayor Gabriel Reyes commenting 'We continue to strengthen our position as an innovative and business-friendly City that partners with the State to attract cutting edge technologies and institutional players. Such projects will create well-paying jobs and improve the quality of life of our residents.'

Adelanto High School Senior Earns Nationwide Exposure

Rayna Franklin, a senior at Adelanto High School recently made nationwide news by earning a full scholarship to ivy league school Brown University. The great news was highlighted on NBC (link), VVNG (link), and the VV Daily Press (link). We want to join in congratulating Rayna on this terrific milestone and wish her ongoing success!

The City of Adelanto Launches Its Economic Development Website

The City is proud to launch its new and dedicated page for Economic Development. The site, available at www.adelanto.city, is intended to serve as a portal for developers and investors to understand why Adelanto is a great place to live and work. 'Enhancing the city's online presence is a necessity for our international investors, and will ensure that people understand where we are & where we are going!' said Mayor Gabriel Reyes.

Upcoming Events

Click on any event flyer below for more information or to purchase tickets.

Adelanto Plaza &

Event Center

Check out the Adelanto Stadium’s Facebook page for updates on events!

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January 2023 eNewsletter & Events

City of Adelanto's

2022 End of Year Update

Click below to view the full update &

learn about upcoming projects!

2022 has been a fantastic year for the City of Adelanto! Thanks to the leadership of Mayor Gabriel Reyes and members of the City Council, the citizens of Adelanto can look back on the progress made over the past year and be proud of how much our City has accomplished.

City Hall Holiday Closures

Adelanto City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 16th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Upcoming City Council &

Planning Commission Meetings

City Council Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 931 4644 4676

Passcode: 7601

January 11th, 7pm
January 25th, 7pm

Planning Commission Meetings:
Zoom Webinar ID: 923 2683 7040
Passcode: 7601

January 18th, 7pm

*Meetings will be broadcasted live on Zoom and Facebook*

White Avenue

Paving Project

Infrastructure Improvement Spotlight

Construction on the White Avenue Paving Project will break ground in early January. It will consist of paving White Avenue from Adelanto Road to Montezuma Avenue, followed by Montezuma Avenue from White Avenue to Chamberlaine Way, then Chamberlaine Way from Montezuma Avenue to Jonathan Street, concluding with a portion of Jonathan Street between Chamberlaine Way and White Avenue. The paving of Chamberlain Way will include utility connections for Adelanto’s brand-new park at Jonathan & Chamberlaine (expected to open in 2023). This project will take approximately three months to complete.

Remember, it all starts with you, the citizens of Adelanto! If you see a city road in need of repair, please reach out to us so we may address your concerns. For more information, visit the Street Department's website or call the Public Works Department at 760-246-2300, ext. 3075.

Welcome Council Members

Uptergrove & Meza

Mayor Gabriel Reyes welcomes recently elected Council Members Amanda Uptergrove and Angelo Meza to the Adelanto City Council! Councilmembers Uptergrove & Meza would like to thank the citizens of Adelanto for allowing them the honor and privilege to serve our City.

For more information about Mayor Gabriel Reyes or the Adelanto City Council, please visit the City's website.

Live - Work - Play 

Have it all in Adelanto!

Adelanto Plaza & Event Center Transformation

Click to view all the amazing, freshly renovated facilities available now at the Adelanto Plaza and Event Center!

The Adelanto Stadium finished out 2022 with a bang by initiating critical renovations and upgrades. In response to consumer requests for a private VIP area, the first project unveiled was a brand-new VIP SkyBox. This sleek new facility provides clients with a comfortable sitting area, private bar, and clear views of the entire stadium. Customers who score VIP SkyBox tickets will enjoy plush seating on modern furniture in a freshly painted lounge with beautiful masonry floors.

Driven by consumer demand, the Adelanto Stadium will continue going through a massive transformation in 2023 including the addition of a new multi-purpose conference room, a banquet hall with a full back-bar, and a 40x45 foot stage with new lighting. These projects will continue attracting world renowned talent for the benefit of all who live, work, and play in the High Desert!