1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
March 9, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER –CLOSED SESSION MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 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 6:03 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
B. ADDITIONS / DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos 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 LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) (one potential case)
City Attorney Tran announced the closed session items.
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2 E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 6:06 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 6:06 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session at 6:03 p.m.
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 meeting at 7:13 p.m..
H. CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Jones
Flag Salute: Council Member Ramos
I. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Tran stated there was no reportable action taken on the closed session items.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
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Council Member Ramos spoke about working on a coffee truck coming to local senior spots to offer free coffee for the seniors in the community.
Council Member Evans spoke about the signs throughout the city. She spoke about the striping at Bartlett and the need to repaint them for safety.
Reyes spoke about a meeting he has scheduled with CALTRANS in regards to the growth on 395.
K. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores announced on April 4, 2022, the city will be reopened to the public including meetings. He provided updates on various projects throughout the city.
L. PRESENTATIONS
None.
M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:29 p.m.
760-32- Meza wanted to acknowledge the HD Queens who are two time champions and represented the high desert in New Jersey. He spoke about an event being held by the Warriors BMX group.
Diana Esmeralda- shared her concerns regarding the community buildings being in such a sad state of disrepair.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:35 p.m.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jones to approve the consent calendar as presented.
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4 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. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A 30-DAY RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE CONDUCT OF TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND OTHER CITY BODIES UNDER THE MODIFIED RULES SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(E) AND OTHER APPLICABLE
PROVISIONS OF AB 361
RESOLUTION NO. 22-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING A LOCAL
EMERGENCY, RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020, AND
AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, AND ALL COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 9, 2022, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2022, PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS
3. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
AGREEMENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: No on #2, yes on #1 and #3
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans no on #2, yes on #1 and #3, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. PUBLIC HEARING
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5 1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 625 TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 9.110 TO THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO NOISE CONTROL. (CITY ATTORNEY) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council of Adelanto introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 625 designed to limit the adverse effects of unwanted and intrusive noises within the City of Adelanto (“City”). This Ordinance will create criteria and procedure for the measuring of sound levels in accordance with various zoning areas. The Ordinance will also address penalties. As well as penalties for violations of specified noise levels.
ORDINANCE NO. 625
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.110 (NOISE CONTROL) TO TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS) OF THE ADELANTO
MUNICIPAL CODE
Item was removed from the agenda.
2. INCREASE TO CITY COUNCIL STIPEND. (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the
1. City Council repeal Ordinance No. 595 which established the Mayor and City Council Member stipend amounts in December 2018.
2. City Council introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 626 to approve an increase in the City Council stipend amount from $924.00 to $1,108.80 per month for the Mayor, and from $708.40 to $850.08 per month for each Council Member.
3. City Council schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 626.
4. City Council to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $9,018.24 to be decreased from the General Fund account number 100-1010-502-40 fund balance.
ORDINANCE NO. 626
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 595, AND
SETTING FORTH COMPENSATION RATES FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Attorney Tran presented the staff report.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report regarding the fiscal impact.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:42 p.m.
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6 Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:45 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jones to repeal Ordinance No. 595 which established the Mayor and City Council Member stipend amounts in December 2018 and the City Council will introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 626 to approve an increase in the City Council stipend amount from $924.00 to $1,108.80 per month for the Mayor, and from $708.40 to $850.08 per month for each Council Member and City Council will schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 626 and approve a budget amendment in the amount of $9,018.24 to be decreased from the General Fund account number 100-1010-502-40 fund balance.
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. NEW BUSINESS - ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY
1. Treatment plant SCADA panel upgrade. (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving Vertech to perform the SCADA panel upgrade at the water treatment plant.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:50 p.m.
Christian- had questions regarding how long the electronic equipment will stay good for before having to be replaced.
Diana Esmeralda- spoke in support of the item.
Magda- spoke in favor of the item.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:59 p.m.
Further discussion ensued regarding the life of the device.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve Vertech to perform the SCADA panel upgrade at the water treatment plant. 80 City Council Minutes
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7 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).
Q. NEW BUSINESS
1. RECOMMEND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE MOJAVE DRIVE AND BELLFLOWER STREET DRY WELL PROJECT. (BRIAN)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of contract for the Mojave Drive and Bellflower Street Dry Well Project, 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.
Contracted Wolfe presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued regarding what effect it would have on traffic and what the expectations are of the project.
Mayor Reyes opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda-thanked Brian Wolfe for his work on the project. She talked about the corner being a problem.
Kristen- asked about making it a beautification project.
Mayor Reyes closed the public hearing at 9:21 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to approve an award of contract for the Mojave Drive and Bellflower Street Dry Well Project, 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.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
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8 Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-12 AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM. (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-12 authorizing application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to facilitate application for, receipt of, and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
City Attorney Susie Altamirano presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:31 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda- asked if this is related to the 200-apartment project.
Kristen- shared she is worried about this type of housing coming into the community.
Magda- asked how much more low income housing are they going to put in the city. She shared her concern that there is enough.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:40 p.m.
Further discussion ensued regarding potential grants that would be available. Additional parks within the area were also mentioned.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to adopt Resolution No. 22-12 authorizing application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to facilitate application for, receipt of, and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
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9 Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. CONSIDERATION, APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S CANNABIS EQUITY GRANT ACT’S GRANT AWARD (JAIMIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement for the State of California’s Cannabis Equity Act’s grant funding for $75,000 to conduct an equity assessment and begin planning the City’s cannabis equity program.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA’S CANNABIS EQUITY ACT’S GRANT FUNDING
Consultant Jaimie Lewis presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:50 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda- shared her excitement about this item.
Magda- shared she is not in favor of the item.
Kristen- shared her concerns regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:58 p.m.
Further discussion ensued regarding clarification regarding the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement for the State of California’s Cannabis Equity Act’s grant funding for $75,000 to conduct an equity assessment and begin planning the City’s cannabis equity program.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
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Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
R. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans requested a report on all contracts that the city manager has approved outside of his $30,000 allotment. She requested a discussion item on getting city manager weekly updates and also a process regarding landlord / tenant issues within the city. She also requested an update on the housing item from the October 13th meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Council Member Jeannette requested the following items be included on a future agenda: a report on all contracts that the city manager has approved outside of his $30,000 allotment. She requested a discussion item on getting city manager weekly updates and also a process regarding landlord / tenant issues within the city. She also requested an update on the housing item from the October 13th meeting.
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).
Mayor Reyes asked the City Manager to follow up with Edison regarding the patchwork that was done in the area Rancho Rd east of Aster. He asked the city manager to check with the higher scale cities with their road repair.
T. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on March 23, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannettte to adjourn the meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jones: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Ramos- Yes
Jeannette- Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jones, Jeannette, and Mayor Reyes voting yes). _________________________
Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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