Minutes, regular meeting — Adelanto City Council, December 14, 2022

1 MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,

ADELANTO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,

ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,

THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,

AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
December 14, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday December 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 7:03 p.m.

Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.

Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the agenda as presented.

Roll Call Vote:

Council Member Jeannette-Yes
Council Member Meza-Yes
Council Member Uptergrove-Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos-Yes
Mayor Reyes -Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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2 D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores shared his condolences for Mayor Reyes. He welcomed and congratulated the new members of the council. He shared the city has secured grant funding for 18 electric vehicle charging stations at city hall and the stadium.

E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
Council Member Jeannette gave her condolences to Mayor Reyes regarding his mother’s passing.

She congratulated the new members of the council.

Council Member Meza spoke about the events he attended and shared that he would like to see more residents out there.

Council Member Uptergrove shared she is excited to be here, and she is really excited about the boys and girls club opening this weekend.

Mayor Pro Tem Ramos congratulated the new council members. He thanked Council Member Jones for all he has done. He thanked Council Member Evans for her mentorship and knowledge she shared with him.

Mayor Reyes thanked Jones for coming in and filling in the gap when needed. He shared that he genuinely appreciated Evans for all of her thoughtfulness in questioning things. He congratulated the new council members.

F. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation by City Manager Flores to Former Council Member Gerardo Hernandez for his years of service to the City.

2. Presentation by City Manager Flores to Former Council Member Evans for her years of service to the City.

3. Presentation by City Manager Flores to Former Council Member / Planning Commissioner Jones for his years of service to the City.

Council presented the former members with recognition plaques. 73 City Council Minutes
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3 G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:29 p.m.

Shawn, a coach from Adelanto Kings won a championship in the 9 and under. He shared they will be hosting public tryouts.

Stevevonna Evans thanked her kids and her friends for all they did and put up with for the last four years while she was a council member. She thanked the employees for all their help.

Heather congratulated the new members of the council. She shared the city deserves to go into a positive forward motion.

Eugene Lewis shared the roads are looking pretty bad. He asked where the money was going. 776- Lee congratulated the new council members.

Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:44 p.m.

H. 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. 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 5
RESOLUTION NO. 22-82

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,

PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY, RATIFYING THE
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4 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 NOVEMBER 9, 2022, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2022, PURSUANT TO

BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54953(e)

3. Receive and file the City’s annual audit reports and financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

4. Approval of Warrant:
a. Approval of City of Adelanto Warrant, 22/23-06-01- 14778 through 14809 in the total amount of $3,686,857.51.
b. Approval of City of Adelanto EFT No. Warrant, 22/23-06-01- 1723 through 1758 in the total amount of $70,685.20.

Roll Call Vote:

I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
I.

MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the consent calendar as presented.

2. Receive and File Water Department Report.

3. Receive and File Sewer Department Report.
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5 4. Receive and file the Authority’s annual financial report and financial statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

Roll Call Vote:

Council Member Jeannette-Yes
Council Member Meza-Yes
Council Member Uptergrove-Yes
Mayor Pro Tem,Ramos-Yes
Mayor Reyes-Yes
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).

J. NEW BUSINESS
I.

1. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 5.84

TO THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR A FOOD TRUCK
ORDINANCE.(ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council solicit public comment/input and adopt proposed Ordinance No. 638, also referred to as “Food Trucks”, designed to regulate food truck vending within the City of Adelanto (“City”). This Ordinance will create an application and permit requirement for food truck vendors, set rules for food truck operations, and set penalties for violations pursuant to the Adelanto Municipal Code. It shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.

ORDINANCE NO 638

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF

ADELANTO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 5.84 (FOOD TRUCKS) TO TITLE 5
(BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE ADELANTO

MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING FOOD TRUCKS
City Attorney Christopher from the City Attorney’s Office presented the staff report.

Council Member Jeannette asked about the vendors having permission to use the property where they are parked at. The City Attorney stated that there was discussion regarding the food truck trespassing. He stated that Council could have a discussion regarding a provision to help alleviate that issue. Jerry from Code Enforcement stated that the city would need to have something on file 76 City Council Minutes
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6 stating where they would be but it would be difficult to enforce as the food truck could move at any time without notifying the city.

Further discussion ensued.

Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:04 p.m.

Claude shared there is a one-hour provision regarding bathrooms.

Heather Gaines shared her concern regarding having a bathroom on a food truck. She gave a few ideas regarding how the city could help with that. She had questions regarding the new schedule for animal control and code enforcement.

Stevevonna Evans shared that the whole ordinance should mirror state law. She spoke about the owner of the property having to file a trespass form in order for trespassing to happen.

Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:09 p.m.

MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to table the item to a future date until there is a solution for the restroom issue.

Roll Call Vote:

2. CONSIDERATION, APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE CITY’S

WEBSITE REDESIGN AND CREATION OF MOBILE/SMARTPHONE APPLICATION TO LANWAN. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the agreement for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the City’s Website Redesign and Creation of Mobile/Smartphone Application to LANWAN.

City Manager Flores presented the staff report.

LANWAN provided a presentation.

Discussion ensued regarding the item.
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7 Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:56 p.m.

Stevevonna Evans thanked LANWAN for always putting the city first. She shared that an average cost for a city website maintenance fee is $60,000 an average of $5000 per month and LANWAN is charging about $900 a month less.

Faith Love shared she is excited about the website.

Andrea Crumley asked if the app will push out notifications for short notice council meetings and will the public be able to access the meetings.

Heather Gaines asked for a video on the homepage to explain how to use the website.

Shawn asked if there is any cyber security to prevent the website or app from being attacked.

Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:03 p.m.

Further discussion ensued.

MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt a resolution awarding the agreement for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the City’s Website Redesign and Creation of Mobile/Smartphone Application to LANWAN.

Roll Call Vote:

3. CONSIDERATION, APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING

THE CONTRACT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A CITYWIDE WIRELESS FIDELITY NETWORK TO LANWAN. ( JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the Contract for Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Citywide Wireless Fidelity Network to LANWAN.

City Manager Flores presented the staff report.

LANWAN was available for questions.

Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:23 p.m.
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8 Stevevonna Evans asked if this contract has to be in place to apply for the dollars.

Lee asked questions regarding the money. He spoke about the security side of it.

Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:28 p.m.

MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to adopt a resolution awarding the Contract for Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Citywide Wireless Fidelity Network to LANWAN.

Roll Call Vote:

K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.

L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked if he could use his benefit corp money and use $1000 to sponsor kids at the boys and girls club. Mayor Reyes shared the same request.

Mayor Reyes announced that he would like to start the interview process for the Planning Commission Appointment for his selection. He shared he would be holding interviews through the end of the year and the appointment date.

MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to start the interview process for the Planning Commission Appointment for his selection.

Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).

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9 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to add a 6th ad-hoc committee regarding the water project.

Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).

M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.

N. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on January 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m.

Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, 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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