1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
September 14, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 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, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos.
Noted as absent: Council Member Jeannette.
Invocation: Council Member Jones.
Flag Salute: Ramos.
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Attorney Tina requested the Resolution of Necessity be moved from item #O3 to #N since it is a public hearing. City Attorney Marc Tran requested the item be continued until a future date uncertain.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented with item #O3 be moved to a date uncertain. .
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (d)(4) (one potential case)
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2 2. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 – Annual Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Terms of Agreement Title: City Manager
3. 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 Tran noted that Council Member Evans joined the meeting at 5:19 p.m. City Attorney Tran announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened the meeting into a closed session.
G. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Tran announced direction was given and no reportable action was taken.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about attending the California League of Cities event. He spoke about CIP projects and provided updates.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Counci Member Evans spoke about the California League of Cities event and how productive it is. 18 City Council Minutes
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3 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos echoed the same sentiments as Evans regarding the California League of Cities. He spoke about the Movies in the Park and how amazing it was. He spoke about a Hip Hop Christian Concert that is taking place September 24th at Turning Point Church in Victorville.
Mayor Reyes echoed what Evans stated as well regarding the California League of Cities. He spoke about the digital signs that are starting up. He thanked everyone for their help and sponsorship with the Movies in the Park.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Ella Myer from Pitzer College regarding Adelanto Community Water Report.
Ella Myer presented the Adelanto Community Water Report.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:35 p.m.
Veronica, a Spanish speaking citizen, spoke about the water report.
Magda Torres stated Ella did amazing regarding the water report.
Olivia who also helped with the Adelanto Community Water Report shared her experience with the collection of data from residents.
Susan Philips, Professor of Environmental Analysis at Pitzer College. She wanted to vouch for the report itself.
Diana Esmeralda thanked the group that worked on the project.
Rachel Carranza asked if the city is a charter city or general law city. She stated on item new business #2 it states that it’s a general law city and she believes that the city is a charter city.
Consuela Morales, a Spanish speaker, spoke about the water report.
Monique spoke about her concern for the water issues and health concerns.
Magda spoke about the taste of the water and her concerns. She shared she is so happy with everyone who is helping to get the issue fixed.
Resa shared she didn’t realize that this was on the agenda but she is glad it is. She stated that the schools are also having issues with clean water.
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Esmeralda Santos, an associate of ICAJ shared that it is empowering to see people sharing their stories.
Lizbeth with ICAJ thanked the Pitzer college for their work.
Guillermo Torres shared that he encourages the council to act and vote in favor to fix the water issue.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:02 p.m.
M. 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 with items #1 and #2 being continued to the next council meeting and Evans voting no on item #3.
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 Government Code Section 54953(E)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-59
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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2022, PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)
3. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-60 Rescinding all previously adopted Conflict of Interest Codes and readopting a Conflict of Interest Code And Disclosure Categories RESOLUTION NO. 22-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, 20 City Council Minutes
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5 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY,CALIFORNIA,RESCINDING ALL
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES AND READOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND DISCLOSURE
CATEGORIES
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no on item #3, and Jeannette noted as absent).
N. NEW BUSINESS
1. CHARLES FOLEY, OF HIRSCH AND ASSOCIATES REGARDING THE PARK AT JONATHAN AND CHAMBERLAINE.( SABA/CHARLES)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council to Discuss and Provide direction.
Mayor Reyes broke for a brief recess.
Mayor Reyes reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Chuck from Hirsch and Associates presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:05 p.m.
Mr. Harper asked why they want to put 2.8 million dollars into a new park when they have a park that they can retrofit.
Diana Esmeralda stated that she thinks the park is awesome but the city is out of compliance with the park to home ratio. She spoke about a parks & recreation commission also.
Monique spoke about the bbq pit could bring problems with maintenance. She asked just to do what is best for the residence.
Frank asked about the money for the park coming from a grant. He spoke about redoing the park that’s already in existence.
Mr. Hampton shared it’s a beautiful park but the location is a concern because of the area.
Magda agreed with Mr. Hampton regarding the area also. She shared her excitement over it being ADA compliant.
Monica, a Spanish speaker, spoke about the park.
Resa spoke about the fact that people are complaining about the community not having things to 21 City Council Minutes
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6 do and when a great solution is presented the community is saying no.
Michael Brown states that no one comes with solutions that all they do is complain.
Lee agreed with Michael Brown regarding people complaining.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:33 p.m.
Further discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment again at 10:07 p.m.
Faith Love shared that the park is beautiful and the north side of the city deserves a park.
A citizen spoke about “those people” and they were actually kind.
A citizen spoke about the cost of the park.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:10 p.m.
Council provided direction on which options they would like.
Mayor Reyes broke for a short recess.
2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY . – (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Pending Closed Session Discussion and Deliberation, it is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an employment agreement with City Manager Jessie Flores to be made available to the public before consideration of this agenda item. The salient terms of the employment agreement will be disclosed to the public before approval of this item; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of the City.
City Attorney Tran presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:30 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:30 p.m.
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7 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to Approve an employment agreement with City Manager Jessie Flores to be made available to the public before consideration of this agenda item. The salient terms of the employment agreement will be disclosed to the public before approval of this item; and Authorize the Mayor to execute the City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of the City.
Motion carried 3-1-1 (Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no, and Jeannette noted as absent).
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AUTHORIZING
CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENT REQUIRED FOR THE BALDY MESA PROJECT SITE. ( CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the Resolution of Necessity (Attachment A) to acquire a 53-foot-wide easement adjacent to an existing City right-of-way over vacant property located at the northwest corner of Bartlett Avenue and Verbena Road in the City of Adelanto (APN 0459-132-30) and authorize the City Attorney to prepare a complaint in eminent domain, commence condemnation proceedings in the San Bernardino Superior Court, and take all necessary associated actions.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO FINDING
AND DETERMINING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY FOR
ACQUIRING AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF A PORTION OF
CERTAIN VACANT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF BARTLETT AVENUE AND VERBENA ROAD (APN 0459-132-30) FOR
THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING ELECTRICITY
TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SOLAR FACILITY
Item continued to a future agenda.
4. CONSIDERATION, APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND DECORUM TO SPECIFY THE START AND END TIMES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. (CITY ATTORNEY) RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending the City Council amend the Rules of Procedure and Decorum to specify the start and end times of regular meetings of the City Council to facilitate effective and efficient meeting management at a reasonable hour.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND
DECORUM TO SPECIFY THE START AND END TIMES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
City Attorney Tina presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:36 p.m
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8 Resa thanked the council for considering the community.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:37 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Evans seconded by Council Member Jones to amend the Rules of Procedure and Decorum to specify the start and end times of regular meetings of the City Council to facilitate effective and efficient meeting management at a reasonable hour.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, and Jeannette noted as absent).
O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for a bonding retreat for the council either quarterly or semi-annually.
Mayor Reyes asked for an RFQ for grant writing services to continue the services. He asked for the city to explore bringing Measure R back. He also asked for signage for non developed roads for frequent illegal dumping.
Q. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jones to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0 (Evans, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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