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 25, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday January 25, 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 5:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
B. DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
City Manager Flores requested that Ordinance 638 be moved to a date uncertain. Also, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos’ nomination and appointment tabled until the next regular meeting.
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, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (D)(1) (Gabriel Elliott v. City of Adelanto (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 1828311) 83 City Council Minutes
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2 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (D)(1) (Cynthia Herrera v. City of Adelanto (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 1901478) 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.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 5:02 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to convene into closed session at 5:02 p.m..
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 7:06 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: James Campbel
Flag Salute: Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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3 I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores announced they are restarting the inspection program for the housing rentals within the city. He spoke about repaving projects within the city. He spoke about a refund of $198,000 from the state for the Marconi Park Project.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Jeannette spoke about having free passes for bus rides. She spoke of events that she attended. She spoke about having a community garden at the Boys & Girls Club. She announced she is working on finding a new senior center and animal shelter.
Reyes spoke about meetings he attended over the last few weeks. He spoke about the Men's Breakfast that he attended in the city.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Ceremonial Swearing in of Mayor Reyes.
City Clerk Lopez performed the swearing in.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:34 p.m.
Magda congratulates the Mayor and feels that he will do a good job. She hopes for the best and hopes to see a female Mayor Pro Tem. She announced the American Legion is open on the weekend.
Resa spoke about Assemblyman Carrillo and is proud to serve the community.
Chris Waggener spoke about Clark Pacific.
Roy congratulated the new members of council and the Mayor on his swearing in.
Esmeralda spoke about the Water Coalition.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:58 p.m.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
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4 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. 23-02
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)
3. Consideration of Amendment No.5 to the professional Services Agreement with Anese & Associates LLC to extend the contract term on a month-to-month basis for period not to exceed a total of six months
4. Consideration, Approval and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-03 Dissolving Cannabis Dispensary Permit Committee Established by Resolution No. 17-12.
5. Approval of Warrant:
a. Approval of City of Adelanto Warrant, 22/23-07-02- 148020 through 148207 in the total amount of $ 4,684,876.26.
b. Approval of City of Adelanto EFT No. Warrant, 22/23-07-02- 1759 through 1760 in the total amount of $ 288.48.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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5 N. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the Adelanto Public Utility Authority 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 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes broke for a 15-minute recess.
Mayor Reyes reconvened the meeting.
O. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-49, A PROCEDURE FOR DONATIONS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION. (CITY ATTORNEY) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and consider adoption of Resolution No. 23-08, repealing and rescinding Resolution No. 22-49, authorizing a procedure for donations from the Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation (ACBC or Corporation) to nonprofit organizations.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-49 AUTHORIZING
A PROCEDURE FOR DONATIONS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE
ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION
City Attorney Daams presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:09 p.m.
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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).
2. 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
Item pulled from the agenda for a date uncertain.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 23-04: NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR REYES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (MAYOR REYES)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Mayor Reyes’s appointment to the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF 88 City Council Minutes
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PLANNING
Mayor Reyes presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes would like to appoint Mark Ferretiz to the planning commission.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:14 p.m.
Chris Waggener shared that he thinks this is an excellent choice.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:15 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to appoint Mark Ferretiz to the planning commission.
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).
4. RESOLUTION NO. 23-05: NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR PRO TEM RAMOS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (MAYOR PRO TEM RAMOS) RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Councilor 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.
Item is tabled to the next regular scheduled meeting.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 23-06: NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER MEZA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (COUNCIL MEMBER MEZA) RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Councilor Meza’s appointment to the Planning Commission.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Council Member Meza presented the staff report nominating Chris Waggener to the planning commission.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:17 p.m.
Magda shared that the city is so lucky to have Chris and is so happy with the choice.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:19 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Council Member Meza’s nomination of Chris Waggenerto the planning commission.
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).
6. RESOLUTION NO. 23-07: NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER UPTERGROVE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (MAYOR REYES)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Councilor Uptergrove’s appointment to the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Council Member Uptergrove presented the staff report nominating Adrianna Brandt to the planning commission.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:23 p.m.
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Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:26 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove, seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve Council Member Uptergrove’s nomination of Adrianna Brandt to the planning commission.
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).
City Clerk Lopez swore in Chris Waggener and Adrianna Brandt as Planning Commissioners.
7. DISCUSSION ITEM – AD HOC COMMITTEES – COMMUNITY – ILLEGAL DUMPING – GRAFFITI - WATER COALITION. (MAYOR REYES)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council to discuss and provide direction to staff on the AdHoc Committee.
Mayor Reyes presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested to be on the following ad hocs illegal dumping, water coalition and graffiti.
Council Member Jeannette requested graffiti.
Council Member Uptergrove requested to be in the community ad hoc.
Council Member Meza requested to be on illegal dumping ad hoc Mayor Reyes requested to be on the community and water coalition.
The City Attorney recommended leaving the 5th adhoc open for future issues that arise.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:37 p.m.
Magda asked questions about joining more than one committee.
A Citizen asked if the parks and recreation could be added as an ad hoc committee. Mayor Reyes said he would speak with her after.
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She also spoke about the community ad hoc related to recreation.
Joaquin spoke about his support to the water coalition ad hoc committee.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:43 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
8. DISCUSSION ITEM – MAYORS WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE AND 5 K RUN. (MAYOR REYES)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council to discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the Mayors weight loss challenge.
Mayor Reyes presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:03 p.m.
Resa spoke about this being a great thing and that others riding bikes may want to be involved.
Magada spoke about being healthy and having thyroid issues.
Heather spoke about the events like this she has attended.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:09 p.m.
City Manager Flores said that he just received word that at no cost to the city an architect is going to come and do an evaluation on redecorating the chambers.
P ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza asked for an ordinance for a beautification program.
Council Member Uptergrove asked for translation services for the meetings.
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11 and how much money is being collected from those citations. She shared that the money can be put back into the city.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for artwork to be added to the walls throughout the city. He also asked for the partitions to be removed within the city chambers between council members.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to remove the partitions between council members.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for movies in the park to be brought back to get the ball rolling.
Mayor Reyes asked about the traffic studies of Air Expressway and Stevens. He asked about the park lights being left on in the evenings. He asked for additional ad hocs.
R. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:21 p.m.
Ilam spoke about gun violence in the world.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:24 p.m.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on February 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 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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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the monthly Business License Division report for the period ending January 31, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
The New Business Activity Listing exhibits all the new business licenses processed during the month.
Included in the report are new applicants and businesses that renewed their annual license with the City. Anyone doing business within the City must obtain a business license.
The Cash Receipt Listing exhibit lists all money received by the Business License Division for the issuance of a new business licenses, business license renewal, or a temporary business license.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of $5,601.00 processed during the month of January 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Monthly New Business Activity Listing for January 2024.
2. Monthly Cash Receipt List for January 2024.
DATE: February 7, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jessie Flores, City Manager
BY: HdL Companies / Via: Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT – JANUARY 2024
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