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 23, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER –REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 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 7:01 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos.
Absent: Mayor Reyes
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to excuse Mayor Reyes’ absence.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Abstained
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 3-1-1 (Evans abstained, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
Invocation: Council Member Jones
Flag Salute: Council Member Jeannette
B. ADDITIONS / DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
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2 Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
D. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Jeannette spoke about meetings she attended. She also spoke about non profits that children are involved in. She asked for $3000 for the cheer group going to Las Vegas to compete.
E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores announced events within the city. He spoke about project updates within the city. Planning Manager Dave provided an update on the housing element.
F. PRESENTATIONS
City Attorney Susie Altamirano presented the presentation on public noticing requirements.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 7:30 p.m.
523-66- shared they have been here for 5 years and are concerned about the water conditions.
Estella Armenta- shared she has been in the city for 32 years and loves the city but worries about the water as well.
Meza- thanked everyone for coming out for the Little League.
Magda- spoke about the water within the city. They are in favor of the Little League.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 7:44 p.m.
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3 H. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, 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 Adelanto State Park Grant Design Award of Contract.
3. Approval of 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 626 entitled:
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
4. Approval of Warrant:
a. Approval of City of Adelanto Warrant, 21/22-09-02- 146484 through 146722 in the total amount of $4,481,512.75.
b. Approval of City of Adelanto EFT, 21/22-09-02- 1564 through 1607 in the total amount of $1,831,585.76.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
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4 I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jones to approve the Adelanto Public Utility Authority 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. Receive and file Water Department Report.
3. Receive and file Sewer Department Report.
4. Approval of Wastewater Treatment Plant Ge 90/30 Plc Replacement.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION ITEM - DONATION FROM COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION TO THE ADELANTO LITTLE LEAGUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3000.00. (COUNCIL
MEMBER JEANETTE)
Council Member Jeannette presented the staff report.
Meza- was provided information regarding the organization.
Evans- expressed her concerns regarding giving the money to the same organization year after year.
Jeannette- shared the same thoughts.
Jones- shared his concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 8:11 p.m.
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5 Magda- spoke about how the money can be used and where the money could come from.
Bartola- spoke about what the money is going towards and that she’s an advocate for all youth sports.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 8:26 p.m.
Further discussion ensued with questions for Bartola.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve a donation from the Community Benefit Corporation to the Adelanto Little League in the amount of $1500, and 30-60 days after to provide additional $1500 should fundraising efforts through the Benefit corporation does not provide the additional $1500, and also direct staff to come up with a plan on how to handle future donation requests.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: No
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: No
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion fails 2-2-1 (Evans and Jones voting no, Jeannette, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Council Member Jones to also direct staff to schedule a workshop regarding non-profit business to include youth organizations.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: No
Reyes: Absent
Motion fails 2-2-1 (Evans and Jones voting no, Jeannette, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to start drafting any guidance documents for youth sports that may come before the city for help.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: No
Jeannette: Yes
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6 Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans voting no, Jeannette, Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
L. 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. She also requested an updated presentation from GEO regarding the paving of Rancho they are supposed to do with the construction they are doing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requests a presentation from GEO regarding the expansion and the paving they are to do with the expansion on Rancho.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested a discussion item on a future agenda for the sign at 395 going north.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Evans to have a discussion item on a future agenda for the sign at 395 going north.
Roll Call Vote:
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7 Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos on behalf of Mayor Reyes requested the following items be added to a future agenda.
Mayor Reyes requested a discussion item for the city being a co-sponsor for the Cinco De Mayo event at the stadium.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette for a discussion item regarding the city being a co-sponsor for the Cinco De Mayo event at the stadium.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
Mayor Reyes requested a future agenda item for a Proclamation for Black History Month and also Junteenth being a holiday.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Evans to future agenda item for a Proclamation for Black History Month and Junteenth being a holiday.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
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8 M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 13, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannettte to adjourn the meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Absent
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes and Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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