1 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
October 12, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 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 7:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Evans, Jeannette, Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem
Invocation: Council Member Jeannette.
Flag Salute: Council Member Jones.
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
City Manager Flores removed item #K1 and #L1 from the agenda and will be bringing them back at a later date.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores spoke about the cannabis committee not receiving enough interest and will be opening submissions to hopefully gain more interest. He spoke about capital improvement plans.
He spoke about various projects within the city.
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2 E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Clerks Note: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos arrived at 7:20 p.m.
Council Member Evans spoke about various events she attended throughout the city. She spoke about the gas line repair company leaving huge cracks after the repairs.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about various events she attended on behalf of the city. She spoke about needing bus shelters.
Council Member Jones thanked City Manager Flores for expediting the work on the Bellflower and Mojave section.
Mayor Reyes thanked the Sheriff's Department in the handling of the Amber Alert incident on the freeway. He congratulated the City of Barstow on the BNSF project. He asked the City Manager to look into doing a beautification project.
F. PRESENTATIONS
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:21 p.m.
Magda spoke about speeding vehicles when kids are getting on and off the bus at Lawson and Bellflower. She spoke about the Amber Alert.
Mr. Meza spoke about the Warriors having a Truck or Treat for the community.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:28 p.m.
H. 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.
2. Consideration and Approval of A 30-Day Resolution Regarding the Conduct of 40 City Council Minutes
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3 Teleconferenced Meetings of the City Council and other City Bodies Under Government Code Section 54953(E)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-70
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 OCTOBER 12, 2022, THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2022, PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)
3. Approval of 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 635 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 635
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
17.50.020 AND APPENDIX A, ADDING AUTO SERVICE AND AUTO REPAIR USES AS CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE MIXED USE (MU) ZONE.
4. Approval of Resolution No. 22-68 Adopting the 2023-2027 Measure I Capital Improvement Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
MEASURE I FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FY 2022/2023 THROUGH FY 2026/2027
5. Receive and file auditors report on Cannabis Compliance Activities for Fourth Quarter FY 21/22 Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE ADELANTO UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT
CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the agenda as presented.
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4 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. Authorizing payment to Douglas Pipeline for work completed at Palmdale Road/Verbena tie in.
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no on item #2).
J. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-05 & LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 22- 05 AND ADOPTION OF THE CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (“CE”) FOR THE PROJECT. (LOUIS)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council, DENY THE APPEAL and APPROVE/ADOPT the Categorical Exemption (“CE”) for Conditional Use Permit 22- 05 and Location and Development Plan 22-05 and adopt Council Resolution No. 22-65 (Attached as Exhibit A) adopting the findings and approving/adopting the CE for Conditional Use Permit 22-05 and Location and Development Plan 22-05, a 4.2-acre site located at the southeast corner of Primrose Street and Adelanto Road in the Light Manufacturing Industrial (LM) zoning district in the City of Adelanto, California (APN:
3128-261-01 & 02).
RESOLUTION NO. 22-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS,
DENYING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, AND
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE)
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-05, LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 22-05 ON A 4.2-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF PRIMROSE STREET AND ADELANTO ROAD IN THE LIGHT
MANUFACTURING (LM) ZONING DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA (APN: 3128-261-01 & 02).
Louis presented the staff report.
Blodgett & Associates was available for questions.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
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Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:51 p.m.
Magda spoke about taking care of the environment.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:52 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
Further discussion ensued regarding the item.
Marc Blodgett was available for questions as well.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to DENY THE APPEAL and APPROVE/ADOPT the Categorical Exemption (“CE”) for Conditional Use Permit 22-05 and Location and Development Plan 22-05 and adopt Council Resolution No. 22-65 (Attached as Exhibit A) adopting the findings and approving/adopting the CE for Conditional Use Permit 22-05 and Location and Development Plan 22-05, a 4.2-acre site located at the southeast corner of Primrose Street and Adelanto Road in the Light Manufacturing Industrial (LM) zoning district in the City of Adelanto, California (APN: 3128-261-01 & 02).
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
K. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.80.120 OF CHAPTER 17.20 OF TITLE 17 TO
AMEND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF
CANNABIS, CANNABIS PRODUCTS, AND EDIBLE CANNABIS PRODUCTS AT CANNABIS DISPENSARIES. (MARC)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Waive the first reading of and introduce Proposed Ordinance No. 633; and
2. Schedule the second reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 633 for the next regular City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 633
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ADELANTO MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 17.80.120 OF CHAPTER 17.20 OF TITLE 17 TO AMEND
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF
CANNABIS, CANNABIS PRODUCTS, AND EDIBLE CANNABIS
PRODUCTS AT CANNABIS DISPENSARIES
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6 Item continued to a future agenda date.
L. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TAIT GROUP INC. TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM SIX MONTHS (MARCH 31, 2023) AND INCREASE COMPENSATION. (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with The Tait Group Inc. to extend Section 3.1.2 Term on the attached Agreement for six (6) months with an increased compensation of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000).
Item continued to a future agenda date.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDEATE CALIFORNIA TO
EXPAND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM SIX MONTHS (JANUARY 2023). (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with IDEATE California to extend Section 3.1.2 Term on the attached Agreement for six (6) months with an increased compensation not-to-exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000). Consultant will continue the scope of services to include development of an Energy Master Plan, maintenance and expansion of the infrastructure including a water treatment plant, and develop an Urban Forestry Master Plan. Consultant’s total compensation excludes authorized reimbursements.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
An IDEATE representative was available for questions.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:38 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:38 p.m.
Further discussion ensued regarding the item and the process.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with IDEATE California to extend 44 City Council Minutes
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Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL EQUITY LLC TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM SIX MONTHS (FEBRUARY 28, 2023) AND INCREASE COMPENSATION. (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Local Equity LLC to extend Section 3.1.2 Term on the attached Agreement for six (6) months with an increased compensation of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000).
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
A representative from Local Equity LLC was present for questions.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:56 p.m.
Magda shared she feels it’s too good to be true but hopes that it is.
A resident asked how many businesses have already been brought into the city since it wasn’t previously answered when Evans asked earlier.
Heather spoke about where the money is coming from.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:00 p.m.
Further discussion ensued regarding the item.
MOTION: Moved by Chair Waggener, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Local Equity LLC to extend Section 3.1.2 Term on the attached Agreement for six (6) months with an increased compensation of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000).
Motion carried 4-1 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Evans voting no).
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8 M. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Evans asked for clarification on who paid for the parking lot at Desert Trails Park because it is always locked and wants to find out who owns it basically.
Council Member Jeannette asked for an update on a monthly report from code enforcement regarding warnings and citations that are being issued. She asked for an update on the Lewis project and she also wants the Dollar General sign that has been downed for months addressed.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for the marketing budget to be agendized. He also asked for the Movies in the Park to be agendized as well. He asked for Zen City to be given an opportunity to get on the agenda for a presentation. He also asked for the Utility Box Program involving artwork on utility boxes be agendized for discussion. He asked for a workshop regarding the budget as well.
He also asked for renovation of the chamber as well.
Mayor Reyes asked for staff to look into the city setting parameters when utility companies need to tear up the road that they have to repair a certain amount of feet of road which will help make the companies think about the need for it.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Commissioner Jeannette to approve the items that were requested be added to the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Evans, Jeannette, Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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9 F. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Commissioner Jones to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
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). _________________________
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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