1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
January 26, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, via teleconference 1-415-655-0001 - conference code 146 275 0870 of the Governmental Center located at 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, California. Mayor Reyes called to order the regular closed session at 6:10 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
B. ADDITIONS / DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, CA 92301
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2 City Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Under Negotiation: Lease Price and Terms
Attorney Marc Tran announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public communications at 6:12 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda shared that it was alarming that the APN’s don’t match. She shared that it is supposed to be a community building under Parks and Recreation, and they have not seen a lease.
Mayor Reyes closed public communications at 6:16 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor convened into closed session at 6:17 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
G. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes reconvened the regular meeting at 7:46 p.m.
H. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called the regular meeting to order at 7:48 p.m.
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3 Absent: Council Member Evans
Invocation: Council Member Jones
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
I. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Marc Tran stated there was no reportable action taken on closed session items.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Jeannette shared meetings that she attended. She shared that the VVTA has ordered 10 new buses with the new hydrogen system.
Mayor Reyes shared an update regarding the JPA high speed rail project meeting. He shared that the council voted to remove the ordinance that was from the 1980’s that blocked the development off of HWY 395 to accommodate this project.
K. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores shared an update regarding removal of two unsafe structures on Bartlett and one on Jonathan. He shared that the city sidewalk program was going to resume.
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by City Manager Flores regarding the Partial reopening of City Hall.
City Manager Flores is the Director of Emergency Services and he continues to recommend that the city continues to be closed.
2. Presentation by Dan Best, Perc Water regarding Annual Water Department Report.
M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:13 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda- shared her concern as to why the meeting started so late. She spoke about outer highways in other cities and how this could help with the problem on HWY 395.
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4 about whether or not the city has ever done Black History Month.
Alberto- spoke about the apartments that are being built too close to his home.
Resident- spoke about open positions in the city and the current filling of those positions that have taken place. She had numerous questions regarding the code enforcement and animal control new hires.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:26 p.m.
N. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve 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 Sewer Department Report.
3. Approval of Water Department Report.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. NEW BUSINESS
1. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO AB 1486 – 12000 STADIUM WAY, ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA 92301 (APNS 3128-221-18; 3128-221- 19; 3128-221-21; AND 3128-221-22). (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution and declare the property located at 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, 52 City Council Minutes
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5 California 92301 (APNs 3128-221-18; 3128-221-19; 3128-221-21; and 3128-221-22) is surplus land and is no longer necessary for the City’s use and direct the City Manager to follow the procedures set forth in the Surplus Land Act as amended by AB 1486.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 12000 STADIUM WAY (APNs 3128-221-18;
3128-221-19; 3128-221-21; AND 3128-221-22) IS SURPLUS
LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR THE
CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS
LAND
City Attorney Marc Tran presented the staff report. He stated that the correct APN is 3128-221- 223 and that it was incorrect on the staff report. He stated there is no code amendment tonight.
Council Member Evans spoke about how the process is done. She asked if the council gets to decide on how or what requirements are put in place for the developer.
City Manager Flores shared that we inherited a city that was in a deficit of 5.5 million dollars and was behind on audits 6 years. He shared they have balanced the budget and brough the audits current. He stated that we do not have to get the stadium operational.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:37 p.m.
Lee- shared that the council is making it a formality to make it look like the city is meeting the requirements. He doesn’t think that they are going to make it affordable housing.
Diana- said for so many reasons this is the wrong thing to do. She said the residents require the council to vote NO on Resolution 22-04. She shared that the residents have no faith in the City manager, City Council or the Mayor in particular.
Magda- asked why they want to put apartments where we want to put stores, malls, or other businesses.
Alberto- shared he is against Resolution 22-04. He spoke about not wanting the stadium to go away. He shared his concern about there being nothing for the kids in the city to do or families.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:48 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt the attached Resolution and declare the property located at 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, California 92301 (APNs 3128-221-18; 3128-221-19; 3128-221-21; and 3128-221-22) is surplus land and is no longer necessary for the City’s use and direct the City Manager to follow the procedures set forth 53 City Council Minutes
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6 in the Surplus Land Act as amended by AB 1486.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans and Jeannette asked for their previous requests to be handled.
Mayor Reyes requested an update on the beautification policy with information from Code Enforcement.
R. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on February 9, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jones to adjourn the meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
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7 Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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