1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
May 25, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, via teleconference:https://zoom.us/j/93146444676?pwd=YVU5anBFak1xSFZ4emNnNW9FNExiQT 09 Or Telephone: 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free); Webinar ID: 931 4644 4676 Passcode: 7601, of the Governmental Center located at 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, California. Mayor Reyes called to order closed session meeting at 5:39 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, Mayor Reyes B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans: Yes
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Jones: Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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2 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6.
City Designated Representatives: Jessie Flores, City Manager Angel Castellanos, Principal Accountant
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 911 (General Employees)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6.
City designated representative(s): Jessie Flores, City Manager Angel Castellanos, Principal Accountant
Organization: Confidential/Professional Employees Group
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6.
City designated representative(s): Jessie Flores, City Manager Angel Castellanos, Principal Accountant
Organization: City Management Employees Group
City Attorney Marc Tran announced closed session items.
E. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened the meeting into closed session at 5:41 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to convene into closed session.
Roll Call Vote:
Evans: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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3 F. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, Mayor Reyes Invocation: Mayor Reyes
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
G. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Marc Tran noted for the record that Mayor Pro Tem Ramos joined the closed session meeting at 5:54 p.m. He stated the council was given direction and no reportable action was taken.
H. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the car show, JPA recycling meeting, Barstow VVTA meeting and July 4th there will be a free bus service. She spoke about stadium events also.
Council Member Jones asked to keep families in Texas in your prayers.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos also asked to keep families in Texas in your prayers.
Mayor Reyes shared he has nothing to report from the meetings he attended. He encouraged everyone to follow the stadium pages to keep up to date with events happening.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores announced that the city is now working from zoom and will be livestreaming on the city Facebook page simultaneously. He provided updates on several projects within the city.
J. PRESENTATIONS
None.
K. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:14 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:16 p.m.
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4 L. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
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 ordinances appearing on this City Council agenda as authorized by Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
2. Approval of renewal of agreement between the cities of Adelanto and Victorville to extend current traffic signal and street lighting maintenance for five years.
3. Consideration of Approving Resolution No. 22-33 Amending the Adopted Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
4. Approval of 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 630 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO.630
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.24 OF THE
ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CITY
STREETS
5. Approve Resolutions 22-27, 22-28 And 22-29 Related to the Levy and Collections of Assessments for The Adelanto Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY 2022/2023)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER’S ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE
ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 01; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023
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5 RESOLUTION NO. 22-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE
ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
6. Approve Resolutions 22-30, 22-31, And 22-32 Related to the Levy and Collections of Assessments for the Adelanto Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY 2022/2023).
RESOLUTION NO. 22-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, FOR
THE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL
LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01; AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
RESOLUTION NO. 22-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE
ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
RESOLUTION NO. 22-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO 14 City Council Minutes
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6 STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S
REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
7. Approval of Warrant:
a. Approval of City of Adelanto Warrant, 21/22-11-02- 146886 through 147091 in the total amount of $3,400,867.15.
b. Approval of City of Adelanto EFT – N/A
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans: Yes, on all but item #3 is a no
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Jones: Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans yes on all but item #3 is a no, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
M. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
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 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.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans: Yes
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Jones: Yes
Council Member Ramos: Yes
Council Member Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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7 N. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 9.110 TO THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR A NOISE CONTROL
ORDINANCE (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt proposed Ordinance No. 631, also referred to as “Noise Control”, designed to limit the adverse effects of unwanted and intrusive noises within the City of Adelanto (“City”). This Ordinance will create criteria and procedures for the measuring of sound levels in accordance with various zoning areas, as well as penalties for noise level violations pursuant to the Adelanto Municipal Code. It shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
ORDINANCE NO. 631
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE
CITY OF ADELANTO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.110 (NOISE CONTROL) TO
TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS) OF THE
ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING NOISE LEVELS
City Attorney Daams presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:55 p.m.
Diana spoke about the noise level at the park. She spoke about code enforcement overtime to handle.
Magda spoke against enforcement of the ordinance.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:03 p.m.
Council Member Evans spoke against the daytime hour’s enforcement.
Council Member Jeannette requested it be revised and brought back for safety of code.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 631, also referred to as “Noise Control”, designed to limit the adverse effects of unwanted and intrusive noises within the City of Adelanto (“City”). This Ordinance will create criteria and procedures for the measuring of sound levels in accordance with various zoning areas, as well as penalties for noise level violations pursuant to the Adelanto Municipal Code. It shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
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8 Roll Call Vote:
Evans: No
Jeannette: No
Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 3-2 (Council Member Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Members Evans and Jeannette voting no).
O. 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 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. 22-35
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 MAY 25, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 24, 2022,
PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)
The City Attorney presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:11 p.m.
Diana spoke about one council member who sounds like they are out at an event during the meeting. She shared that residents want the city to be opened.
Magda shared she is unhappy, and no one follows the Brown Act.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:15 p.m.
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9 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt and approve the attached resolution, permitting the City conduct public meetings 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:
Council Member Evans: No
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Jones: Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Members Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Evans voting no).
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 26 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,042,015 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT– (ANGEL/DERIK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 26 to the agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the Sheriff’s Department to provide City law enforcement services for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in the amount of $7,042,015 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Senior Accountant Despain presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:38 p.m.
Diana asked if GEO was still subsidizing the contract.
Magda shared that George Ramirez is outstanding.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:44 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve Amendment No. 26 to the agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the Sheriff’s Department to provide City law enforcement services for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in the amount of $7,042,015 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. 18 City Council Minutes
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10 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 voting no).
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE DURATION OF A VERIZON LEASE AT 11720 BARTLETT AVE, ADELANTO,
CALIFORNIA (BRIAN/CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the attached resolution which grants a utility easement to Verizon for the duration of the existing lease.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE DURATION OF A VERIZON LEASE AT 11720 BARTLETT AVE, ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA.
City Engineer Wolfe presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:54 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:55 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve Resolution No. 22-26 which grants a utility easement to Verizon for the duration of the existing lease. .
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans: Yes
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Jones: Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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11 4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-34 APPROVING A HOTEL TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REBATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. (CITY ATTORNEY/DR. GIL KEINAN)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-34 approving a Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Rebate Incentive Program to aid in attracting investment and assisting in the development of hotels in the city.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A HOTEL TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX REBATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The City Attorney presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:10 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:10 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeanette to adopt Resolution No. 22-34 approving a Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Rebate Incentive Program to aid in attracting investment and assisting in the development of hotels in the city.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans: Yes
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Jones: Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
5. ADOPT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN FOR THREE SCHOOLS BY RESOLUTION. (BRIAN)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council Adopt City Council Resolution No. 22-36, approving the Safe Routes to Schools Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO
ADOPTING THE FINAL ADELANTO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN FOR
THREE SCHOOLS
City Engineer Wolfe presented the staff report.
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12 Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:15 p.m.
Diana spoke about the safe routes to school and thanked Engineer Wolfe. She spoke about middle school on Aster.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:18 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeanette to adopt City Council Resolution No. 22-36, approving the Safe Routes to Schools Plan.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans: Yes
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Jones: Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 8, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business to discuss the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Evans: Yes
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Jones: Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member 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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