1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
April 13, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 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 7:03 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Mayor Reyes
Flag Salute: Council Member Jones
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
City Attorney Marc Tran stated staff requests that items #J3 and J4 be tabled to a date uncertain.
Staff is working on the guidelines for donations to nonprofit organizations.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented with items #J3 and J4 tabled to a date uncertain.
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). 101
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2 D. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans announced the passing of a long-time resident and announced a Go Fund Me that has been set up to help with burial costs.
Council Member Jeannette shared her meetings she attended as well as the food share at the Curbside on Rancho. She gave a shout out to Daryl from the Stadium for the ADA grant that has been given to update the stadium.
Mayor Reyes gave thanks to Daryl and the stadium for Kush Stock that took place this weekend.
He spoke of his meeting that he attended where they voted in the new member of LAFCO.
E. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores provided an update on the water projects within the city. He provided an update on the Marconi Park renovations. He shared information regarding the first rabies and licensing clinic for the year.
F. PRESENTATIONS
None.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public communications at 7:20 p.m.
Citizen announced the HD Queens are out competing. He announced they are having an antibullying event April 30th at the stadium and invited all the youth to attend.
Mayor Reyes closed public communications at 7:22 p.m.
H. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
Item #2 was pulled for discussion. Vote was held after discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the consent calendar as presented.
1. Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinances. Proposed action to waive full reading (except title) of all 102
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3 ordinances appearing on this City Council agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENTS FOR THE LEASE AND TRANSFER OF WATER
RIGHTS AND MAKE-UP OBLIGATION TO THE MOJAVE BASIN AREA
WATERMASTER.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, and Mayor Reyes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos).
I. PUBLIC HEARING
1. CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 22-01 / ORDINANCE NO. 623 ADOPTION – PROPOSAL TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT CHAPTER
17.195 (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN HOUSING) BY ADDING SECTION
17.195 TO ESTABLISH FAIR HOUSING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES, PURSUANT TO STATE LAW.
RECOMMENDATION:
● Introduce First Reading of Ordinance 623 to adopt findings and approve Code Amendment 22-01 to amend title 17 of the AMC to adopt Chapter 17.195 (Reasonable Accommodation in Housing) by adding Section 17.195 to establish Fair Housing Reasonable Accommodation procedures, pursuant to State Law.
● Schedule the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance 623 for the next regular council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 623
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO ADDING CHAPTER 17.195 (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN
HOUSING) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO THE ADELANTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH FAIR HOUSING REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES
City Attorney Suzie presented the staff report.
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4 Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:44 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:45 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Evans to Introduce First Reading of Ordinance 623 to adopt findings and approve Code Amendment 22-01 to amend title 17 of the AMC to adopt Chapter 17.195 (Reasonable Accommodation in Housing) by adding Section 17.195 to establish Fair Housing Reasonable Accommodation procedures, pursuant to State Law and schedule the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance 623 for the next regular council 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).
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A 30-DAY RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
CONDUCT OF TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER CITY BODIES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e). (CITY ATTORNEY) RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt and approve the attached resolution, permitting the City conduct public meetings virtually for all public bodies subject to the Brown Act in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54953(e), which will require reauthorization every (thirty) 30 days.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-15
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 APRIL 6, 2022, THROUGH MAY 6, 2022
PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)
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5 City Attorney Stephanie Archegia presented the staff report.
Council Member Evans expressed concern regarding why the City is one of the only cities not doing a hybrid meeting. City Attorney Stephanie provided clarification that this is relating to Council Members only, not the public.
Further discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:51 p.m.
Miguel Soto- shared his concern that the city doesn't have a hybrid model.
Diana Esmeralda- expressed concern over what happens during the remote meetings.
Magda- agreed with previous residents' concerns.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:58 p.m.
Council shared their concerns. Mayor Reyes asked how the 90 days have been with staffing and COVID. The City Attorney stated the City Manager can answer that question without releasing private information.
Mayor Reyes requested the city start working on bringing back meetings in person.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jones to adopt and approve the attached resolution, permitting the City conduct public meetings virtually for all public bodies subject to the Brown Act in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54953(e), which will require reauthorization every (thirty) 30 days.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: No
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans no).
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF VACATING PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AS NEEDED FOR AES SOLAR PROJECT. (BRIAN)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council sign Resolutions 22-16, 22-17 and 22-18 to approve vacating public right-of-way fronting six properties as part of the Baldy Mesa solar project by AES Solar
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6 RESOLUTION NO. 21-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL
RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS BEAVER ROAD AND CALLEJA ROAD LOCATED ADJACENT TO APN 0459-053-51 WITHIN THE CITY OF ADELANTO.
AND
RESOLUTION NO. 22-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL RIGHTS,
TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS BEAVER AVENUE LOCATED ADJACENT TO APNS 0458-113-05, 0458-113-06 AND 0458- 113-07 WITHIN THE CITY OF ADELANTO.
AND
RESOLUTION NO. 22-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND
ABANDONING ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS EL SERENO AVENUE LOCATED
BETWEEN APN 0459-371-43 AND 0459-371-44 WITHIN THE CITY OF ADELANTO.
Council Member Evans recused herself from the item.
Contracted Engineer Wolfe presented the staff report.
AES Solar representative was available for questions.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:17 p.m.
1059- stated that the Mayor should have recused himself as he received a donation from this company for his church in the amount of $10,000.
Magda- shared that what the previous caller brought up is very important and shared she feels it is a conflict of interest.
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7 not this is a conflict of interest.
Diana Esmeralda -spoke about the previous donation mentioned and also about the project itself.
She shared there is an active investigation into this with the FPPC.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:25 p.m.
Mayor Reyes shared he sells residential solar and chooses not to do business in Adelanto to keep it separate. He shared he didn’t recuse himself because he spoke to the legal team regarding this item and his involvement.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos. to sign Resolutions 22- 16, 22-17 and 22-18 to approve vacating public right-of-way fronting six properties as part of the Baldy Mesa solar project by AES Solar.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Recused
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans recused).
3. DISCUSSION ITEM - REQUEST FOR THE CITY TO BE A CO-SPONSOR FOR THE HIGH
DESERT HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CINCO DE MAYO EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00. (MAYOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
Item removed and will be placed on a future agenda.
4. DISCUSSION ITEM - REQUEST FOR THE CITY TO BE A CO-SPONSOR FOR THE HIGH
DESERT HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CINCO DE MAYO EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00. (MAYOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
Item removed and will be placed on a future agenda.
5. DISCUSSION ITEM - CITY OF ADELANTO SIGN
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
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8 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested the sign be rehabilitated.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:37 p.m.
Diana Esmeralda- shared her concerns.
Magda- shared that the signs do need to be up and running to help prevent accidents.
Miguel Soto- shared the same concerns.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:42 p.m.
Council requested staff obtain quotes on various options available for the sign.
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
2. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENTS FOR THE LEASE AND TRANSFER OF WATER
RIGHTS AND MAKE-UP OBLIGATION TO THE MOJAVE BASIN AREA
WATERMASTER.
Council Member Evans requested clarification on the item.
Derik Despain presented additional information.
CIty Clerk Lopez opened the item for public comment at the direction of the City Attorney.
Diana Esmeralda shared her concerns.
Magda shared the same concerns as Diana.
Miguel Soto shared the same concerns as the previous residents.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:58 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
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9 L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Jones requested a discussion item regarding flooding in particular areas. City Clerk Lopez stated there is a contract that was signed and will get back to Council on the item.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jones seconded by Mayor Reyes to bring back the issue of flooding in the area of Mojave and Bellflower.
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 requested a proclamation that declares April Anti-Alcohol Awareness Month and also a presentation from the IT Consultant Services regarding a new website.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have the items on a future agenda.
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).
M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
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10 The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 27, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to adjourn the 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). _________________________
Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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