1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR AND SPECIAL CONCURRENT
MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
August 24, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Closed Meeting on Wednesday, August 24, 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 5:33 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and 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.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes Council Member Evans noted as absent).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 –
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
City Designated Representative: Marc Tran, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
City Attorney Marc Tran announced closed session items. 87 City Council Minutes
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2 E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comments at 5:34 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comments at 5:34 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes Council Member Evans noted as absent).
CLERKS NOTE – COUNCIL MEMBER EVANS ARRIVED AT CLOSED SESSION AT 5:40 P.M.
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Jeannette.
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos.
H. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores announced they attended the Lewis Group project. He spoke about the use of Marconi Park to be done through an application process. He announced the community wide yard sale. He spoke about the city signs throughout the city and the company that has been doing the work.
Mark Cudler, president of Billboard Displays provided an overview of the signage project.
I. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Evans shared that she went on a tour of Del Valle Community Gardens in Ontario and thanked the City Manager for setting it up.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about her upcoming meetings. 88 City Council Minutes
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3 Council Member Jones thanked anyone that has had anything to do with the Lewis Group project over the years.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the Lewis Group having retail space available and encouraged small businesses to contact them.
Mayor Reyes spoke about how amazing the Lewis Group is. He spoke about not attacking or degrading fellow candidates for the elections.
J. PRESENTATIONS
None.
K. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:22 p.m.
Logan Despain thanked the council for the flashing lights on stop signs. She spoke about sex offender issues within the city while walking to school.
Monique Carrillo spoke about problems in the city and the need for change.
Mickey spoke about his time in Adelanto and spoke about problems in the city.
Luis spoke about living in other cities.
Miguel spoke about the difference between Barstow Police and the Sheriff’s department.
Magda shared that there is a need for sidewalks.
Heather spoke about dumpsters with Burrtec and doing a cleanup of the desert.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:42 p.m.
L. 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. 89 City Council Minutes
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4 2. 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)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-56
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
REAUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, AND ALL COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 24, 2022, THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022, PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)
a. Approval of City of Adelanto Warrant, 22/23-02-02- 147358 through 147504 in the total amount of $3,317,179.40
b. Approval of City of Adelanto EFT No. Warrant, 22/23-02-02- 1652 through 1657 in the total amount of $35,127.74
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, 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 Council Member Evans 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.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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5 Mayor Reyes broke for recess at 7:44 p.m.
Mayor Reyes convened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
N. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – ALL AGENCY BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23. (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION – Staff recommends the City Council, acting as the City Council, Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation Board, and Adelanto Public Utility Authority Board, approve:
Resolution No. 22-57: Approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget for the City of Adelanto and Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation.
Resolution No. 22-58: Approving the Appropriations Limit for the City of Adelanto.
Resolution No. APUA 22-04: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget for the Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AND THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY
BENEFIT CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MUNICIPAL
GENERAL AND SPECIAL FUNDS, OTHER FUNDS BUDGET AND ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
AND
RESOLUTION NO. 22-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 22-23
AND
RESOLUTION NO. APUA 22-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO PUBLIC
UTILITY AUTHORITY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITY 91 City Council Minutes
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Senior Accountant Despain presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:40 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:40 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Staff recommends the City Council, acting as the City Council, Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation Board, and Adelanto Public Utility Authority Board, approve Resolution No. 22- 57: Approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget for the City of Adelanto and Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation, approve Resolution No. 22-58: Approving the Appropriations Limit for the City of Adelanto, and approve Resolution No. APUA 22-04: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget for the Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Members Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no).
O. NEW BUSINESS
1. CITY OF ADELANTO CHRISTMAS PARADE TO BE FUNDED BY COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION. – (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the City Council set a budget and provide direction regarding the Annual Christmas Parade.
Senior Accountant Despain presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
The council agreed for a special meeting in the next week where staff will present the cost and details about the event.
Mayor Reyes opened the public comment at 8:07 p.m.
A resident spoke about his concern over the haggling that is taking place for this event.
Magda shared that this is going to be a great event once it’s up and running.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:11 p.m.
P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for an update regarding the cannabis scholarship they spoke about a month ago.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jones to bring back an update for the cannabis scholarship.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes requested a meeting to determine if an ordinance or resolution can be drafted regarding razor usage in the city and child safety.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to bring back information on off-roading within residential areas for discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes spoke about having a traffic study done on streets to see if there are street signs needed at Stevens to Aster.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to bring back information on doing a traffic study regarding stop signs, speed limit signs and speed bumps for the longer streets.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes requested a workshop for Ad Hoc committees.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to have a discussion regarding Ad Hoc committees.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Members Evans: Yes
Council Members Jeannette: Yes
Council Members Jones: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: Yes
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8 Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes requested an update regarding the Food Truck Ordinance.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have the food truck ordinance brought back for discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes requested a discussion regarding the sex offenders in the area.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have the food truck ordinance brought back for discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
R. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jones to adjourn the meeting.
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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