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
January 11, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday January 11, 2023, 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 5:30 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, 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 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).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL − EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1). (Two cases)
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2 a. Gabriel Elliott. v. City of Adelanto, et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1828311)
b. Cynthia Herrera v. City of Adelanto, et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 1901478)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) (two potential matters)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential matter) City Attorney Marc Trans announced the closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 5:32 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 5:32 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session.
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).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Uptergrove
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3 Flag Salute: Ramos
H. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores welcomed everyone back and provided updates on capital improvement projects. He shared that the city of Adelanto does not allow any type of livestock on properties and therefore the animal shelter will not be accepting these types of animals.
I. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza announced little league sign ups are taking place. He shared the Boys & Girls club will be doing a fundraiser where they are selling dinner plates for $20 each.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about events that are coming up.
Council Member Jeannette congratulated the newly elected members. She encouraged residents to participate in meetings and events. She spoke about senior citizen services that she is working on.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos thanked city staff for all of their work during all the rains. He spoke about items he has available for seniors. He spoke about construction off of the 395 and encouraged drivers to drive safely. He announced there is an active shooter taking place on January 21st at 10931 Lawson Ave.
Mayor Reyes thanked everyone for their positive thoughts and prayers. He spoke about attending an Emmanual House event and seeing what has been offered. He announced events taking place throughout the city.
J. PRESENTATIONS
Captain Jeremy Martinez from the Adelanto Sheriff’s station introduced the new Captain, Captain Ken Lutz.
K. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Shad Boyd thanked everyone for the parade. He spoke about traffic issues with Highway 395 and it not being a safe place for the food trucks. He spoke about the homeless camps also.
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4 together.
Stevonna Evans congratulated the current council. She announced events for the Adelanto Community Coalition. She spoke about the DR Horton projects always being Express which are the lower budget and would like to see a higher end home. She spoke about the events for a food distribution.
Heather Gaines thanked Captain Martinez for all that he did. She spoke about being able to have livestock in the city and that the shelter is not going to take livestock. She had further questions regarding the process for animal control services. She spoke about the electrical boxes in the city being decorated.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:58 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.
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. 23-01
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 JANUARY 11, 2023, THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2023, PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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5 M. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos approve the consent calendar as presented.
1. Motion waiving the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions. Titles for ordinances and resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) 23-24 For July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2024.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. SA 23-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER ADELANTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024(ROPS 23-24)
3. Administrative Budget for July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2024.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. SA 23-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER ADELANTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 (ROPS 20-21)
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
N. NEW BUSINESS
1. ORAL REPORT - SELECTION OF THE MAYOR PRO TEM. (JESSIE) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends per the City Charter Article VI, Section 601 (C) 2, By the affirmative vote of not less than three (3) members, the City Council shall choose one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Brenda presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes spoke about Jeannette and Ramos both being good candidates for the position. Mayor Reyes requested Ramos to be appointed as the Mayor Pro Tem. 18 City Council Minutes
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6 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to appoint Daniel Ramos as Mayor Pro Tempore.
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).
1. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES. (BRENDA) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the City Council make various appointments amongst themselves to the various committees.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
SBCTA: Delegate - Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, Alternate - Mayor Reyes City Select: Delegate - Mayor Reyes, Alternate - Mayor Pro Tem Ramos VVTA Committee: Delegate - Council Member Jeannette, Alternate - Council Member Meza SBTA Mountain Division: Delegate - Mayor Reyes, Alternate – Mayor Pro Tem Ramos Adelanto Community Resource Center: Delegate - Mayor Reyes, Alternate Council Member Uptergrove
San Bernardino County Solid Waste Management Division: Delegate Council Member Jeannette, Alternate - Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
Mojave Air Quality District: Delegate - Mayor Reyes, Alternate - Mayor Pro Tem Ramos League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division: Delegate - Mayor Reyes, Alternate - Council Member Uptergrove
Mojave Air Quality District Governing Board: Delegate -Mayor Reyes, Alternate Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
High Desert Corridor: Delegate - Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, Alternate Mayor Reyes Mojave Desert Mountain Integrated Waste Joint Power Authority: Delegate - Council Member Jeannette, Alternate - Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
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7 Victor Valley Economic Authority: Delegate - Mayor Reyes, Alternate - Mayor Pro Tem Ramos SCAG: Delegate - Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, Alternate - Mayor Reyes MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the above selections for the committees above.
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 (Council Members Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Meza asked for a search in the city for all of the nonprofits so that they can all have a meeting to come together.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza seconded by Mayor Reyes to have staff prepare a report for what nonprofits are within the city.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for a budget workshop for the community. He asked for information on what the city can do regarding behaviors, drug use, and crime taking place near the high school.
Mayor Reyes asked what the cost would be for 20 cameras to be placed throughout the city for illegal dumping, gun shots, and fireworks and possibly explore grants and other options to fund it.
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8 Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked for ad-hoc committees to be brought back.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to have staff look into brining ad-hoc committees.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes spoke about the process for nonprofits to be reevaluated as it’s too rigorous for the nonprofits who are trying to help the community.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to have staff prepare a report for what nonprofits are within the city.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes requested a Mayors Weight Loss Challenge 5K that will raise money for the youth sports and also encourage a healthier Adelanto.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have staff look into a Mayors Weight Loss Challenge 5K.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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9 R. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on January 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Members 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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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR & SPECIAL
CONCURRENT MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
February 8, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday February 8, 2023, 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 6:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
B. DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISIONS (D)(2) AND (E)(1) (one potential matter)
City Attorney Marc Tran announced the closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 5:02 p.m.
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2 Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 5:02 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session at 6:02 p.m..
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Marc Tran stated direction was given no final action was taken.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores shared he will be attending the California League of Cities Conference. He provided an update on the stop sign installation project. He spoke about White Ave and Montezuma Way paving project making process and the expected completion date is by mid to late March of this year. He spoke about various project updates. He also shared that code enforcement is handling the complaints as quickly as they can.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about the HD Queenz winning a championship on January 21st. He spoke about Little League Opening Day on March 18th. He announced various youth sports that are having sign ups. He spoke about attending the California League of Cities meeting in Hollywood.
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3 organizations within the City.
Council Member Jeannette congratulated the HD Queenz. She spoke about attending the grand opening of Nova Storage. She spoke about meetings she attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos announced the Valentine’s dinner at the American Legion. Spoke about attending the SBCTA meeting.
Mayor Reyes spoke about Holly Eckes from the School Board passing away. He thanked Nova Storage. He spoke about the illegal dumping that’s occurring and finding ways to help stop it.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to the Christmas Parade Sponsors
2. Presentation to the Christmas Parade Winners
Council presented the Parade Sponsors and Winners.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:10 p.m.
Resa spoke about concerns at the high school and that the teachers are scared of the children.
Shad spoke about Yucca and Racoon the 395 dispensary. He stated that illegal grows are allowed to be open.
Shawn spoke about living in the area for several years and for the past two years he has helped with events. He announced the Adelanto Kingz sign ups.
Alexesis spoke about White and Jonathan.
Diana spoke about Holly Eckes.
Magda spoke about benefits for Veterans and their being an Auxiliary Dinner at the American Legion. She asked for VVTA vouchers for seniors and she also spoke about illegal vendors.
Terry spoke about turning addresses in for code violations.
Maribel spoke about food truck licenses.
Chris spoke about his dog “Killer” not being able to run for planning as he’s too busy.
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4 He is asking the City for donations and thanked the council for allowing the community first.
Heather spoke about the food truck vendors. She spoke about the Veteran’s Valentine’s Dinner.
Lee spoke about cleaning up trash.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:42 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.
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 Meeting Minutes – December 8, 2021, January 12, 2022, January 18, 2022 Special, January 18, 2022, January 26, 2022, February 9, 2022, February 2, 2022, March 9, 2022, March 23, 2022, March 29, 2022 Special, April 13, 2022, April 26, 2022 and April 27, 2022 Special.
3. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-09
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 FEBRUARY 8, 2023, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2023, PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e).
4. Approval of Tract Map Single Family Residential Lots-20401 Final Acceptance.
5. Approval of Parcel Map Light Manufacturing-20495 Final Acceptance.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Meza abstaining from item #2).
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5 N. APUA NEW BUSINESS
1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR DRILLING A NEW GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION WELL. (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Wood Rodgers in the amount of $126,060 for Design Services for Drilling a New Groundwater Production Well and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:47 p.m.
Lee spoke about how the city plans on putting a well in when the pipes are bad.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:48 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Chairman Reyes seconded by Authority Member Jeannette to approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Wood Rodgers in the amount of $126,060 for Design Services for Drilling a New Groundwater Production Well and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. NEW BUSINESS
1. RECOMMEND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE AUBURN AVENUE & JONATHAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with Miller Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,095,410, to provide construction of Auburn Avenue & Jonathan Street Improvements project, authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $109,541 for the construction, authorizing City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project, and determine the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the state guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
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6 City Manager Flores provided additional information regarding the project.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:59 p.m.
Magda shared she is excited to hear of Vallarta’s coming to Adelanto.
Heather shared her excitement as well.
Resa thanked the staff.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:02 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve an award of construction contract agreement with Miller Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,095,410, to provide construction of Auburn Avenue & Jonathan Street Improvements project, authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $109,541 for the construction, authorizing City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project, and determine the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the state guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES. (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for legal services.
City Attorney Tran presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:04 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:04 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Council Member Meza to approve an agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for legal services.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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7 3. RESOLUTION NO. 23-05: NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR PRO TEM RAMOS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (MAYOR PRO TEM RAMOS) RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Mayor Pro Tem Ramos’s appointment to the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos presented the staff report nominating Ricky Rubalcava to the planning commission.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:15 p.m.
Chris shared he is in favor of Ricky Rubalcava.
Magda wants a planning commission to do something and have their own voice.
Lee spoke about the same as what Magda talked about also.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:17 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to appoint Ricky Rubalcava to the planning commission.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
4. DISCUSSION ITEM – AD HOC COMMITTEES. (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council to discuss and provide direction to staff on the Ad Hoc Committee.
City Clerk Lopez shared the current Ad Hoc committees are illegal dumping, community, graffiti, and water.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about drugs, kids, and high school or scholarships.
Council Member Meza spoke about the need for teenagers.
Mayor Ramos suggested a Teenage Ad HOC. He suggested changing the graffiti and illegal dumping as a Beautification Ad HOC.
List is as follows:
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8 1. Community ( Reyes & Uptergrove)
2. Water Coalition (Reyes & Ramos)
3. Beautification (illegal dumping & graffiti) (Jeannette & Meza)
4. Youth Drug Awareness (Meza & Uptergrove)
5. Scholarships (Ramos & Uptergrove)
6. Stray Animal (Jeannette & Reyes)
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:44 p.m.
Faith asked about the scholarship and if the child will have to be an Adelanto District student.
Magda suggested doing the youth one as alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.
Heather shared she is excited to work with Reyes on the animal ad-hoc.
A citizen spoke about the scholarship requirements.
5. DISCUSSION ITEM – UPDATE ON TRAFFIC STUDY. (JESSIE/SABA) RECOMMENDATION: Staff to provide an update to the City Council.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Contracted Engineer Saba also provided information.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Magda spoke about solar lighting for the stop signs.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
6. DISCUSSION ITEM – MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE PARK. (JESSIE/BRENDA) RECOMMENDATION: The City Council to discuss and provide direction to staff on Movie Nights in the Park.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
Chris spoke about a way to make profit.
Leslie stated they would like to sponsor the first movie.
Terry spoke about ways to promote having vendors.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:15 p.m.
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9 City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to extend the meeting 15 minutes.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Heather spoke about having various classes offered for citizens to learn English or Spanish.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
E. SPECIAL CONCURRENT NEW BUSINESS
1. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH FIBERTRONICS INC. FOR ELECTRICAL CHARGING STATIONS. (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fibertronics, Inc. to install Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations, eight (8) at City Hall and ten (10) at Adelanto Plaza and Event Center (Stadium) and authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU on behalf of the City Council.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:24 p.m.
Magda shared this is a weird spot to put it. She asked if people have to pay for it.
Lee stated he is in favor of the item.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:27 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fibertronics, Inc. to install Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations, eight (8) at City Hall and ten (10) at Adelanto Plaza and Event Center (Stadium) and authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU on behalf of the City Council.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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10 P ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza asked for a presentation for graduating students who have done outstanding things.
Council Member Uptergrove asked for consideration on having a youth council.
Council Member Jeannette asked for an update on honoring Veterans in front of city hall.
Mayor Reyes asked for the city to reach out to the NCAAP regarding Black History Month next year. Also, asked for the city to reach out to the students that Meza mentioned.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about doing the right thing.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the future agenda items.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, 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 February 22, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 10:37 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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