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
March 22, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday March 22, 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 meeting at 7:02 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
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
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores spoke about a grant proposal to Oberolnote’s office for the amount of $50 million dollars for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. He requested former Council Member Camargo to come forward to speak about his youth sports program.
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2 the second longest running youth program in Adelanto. He spoke about their organization being a non profit and other items regarding the organization.
E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about opening day for little league.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about attending the symposium. She stated Jesse did an awesome job. She is excited to get the youth council going.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about events in the community. She spoke about the meetings that she attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos shared that the art utility box program is underway. He encouraged people to contact the council with the artwork for approval and once approved will be sent to Frontier for final approval.
Mayor Reyes spoke about meetings that he attended. He spoke about the water coalition and what a great meeting he had with them. He presented a certificate of recognition to Maya.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:03 p.m.
Alicia spoke about representing Adelanto. She reminded them not to forget about the water. She spoke about having a translator.
Maribel, a Spanish speaker, requested an update on the food truck ordinance.
Tina spoke about not seeing a notice regarding the previous special meeting. She stated she will be attending as many meetings as possible since she wants to be involved with the animal shelter.
Mr. Brown thanked the council for their help with the bread, heaters, and blankets. He stated he is confused regarding the property he is at. He stated that they are asking for a charter school and he doesn’t understand why when he has only wanted to have the Boys and Girls Club there.
Diana Esmeralda shared that she has community garden seeds from the We Love Adelanto group.
She shared that she has a seed library and has good plans for it. She spoke about a Brown Act violation regarding Uptergrove and Reyes regarding a facebook page.
Magda spoke about an Easter dinner on April 8th at the American Legion. She spoke about the food trucks.
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3 residents. Mayor Reyes and City Attorney Tran stated that it is a private group and the City doesn’t have anything to do with it.
Carmen from Downey spoke about a husky that was hit by a car on 395 across the race track.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:32 p.m.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the consent calendar as presented with item #4 being pulled for discussion.
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 Monthly Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
3. Receive and File Business License Report.
4. Receive and file Community Safety Department Report
5. Approval of Warrant:
a. Approval of City of Adelanto Warrant, 22/23-09-02- 148347 through148508 in the total amount $2,605,917.05
b. Approval of City of Adelanto EFT No. Warrant, 22/23-09-02- 1805 through 1844 in the total amount of $2,521,645.17.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY 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. 57 City Council Minutes
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4 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).
J. PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
17.80.130 (NON-STOREFRONT CANNABIS RETAILER) OF CHAPTER 17.80 (SPECIAL USE STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ADELANTO ZONING ORDINANCE)
TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR CONSIDERING AND APPROVING LICENSES FOR
NON-STOREFRONT CANNABIS RETAIL (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Waive full reading and introduce the Proposed Ordinance by title only; and
2. Schedule the second reading of the Proposed Ordinance for the next regular City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 642
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO AMENDING SECTION 17.80.130 OF CHAPTER 17.80 (SPECIAL USE
STANDARDS) OF TITLE XVII (ADELANTO ZONING ORDINANCE) TO THE
ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE
City Attorney Tran presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to Waive full reading and introduce the Proposed Ordinance by title only; and schedule the second reading of the Proposed Ordinance for the next regular City Council meeting.
Motion carried 3-2 (Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette and Uptergrove voting no).
K. NEW BUSINESS
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5 1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO HELP PREVENT CATALYTIC CONVERTER
THEFT IN THE CITY OF ADELANTO (FINANCE/SHERIFF)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City of Adelanto approve the purchase of equipment and authorize the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to put on workshops to prevent catalytic converter theft in the City of Adelanto.
Senior Accountant Despain presented the staff report.
The Sheriff's Department was available for questions.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:35.
Magda spoke about being in shock that there is no money being charged to the city. She shared she is in support of the item.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:36.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve the purchase of equipment and authorize the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to put on workshops to prevent catalytic converter theft in the City of Adelanto.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. CONTRACT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS TO ASSUME AND COMPLETE THE ADELANTO 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE. (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council to:
1. Approve a contract with Infrastructure Engineers to assume and complete the Adelanto 6th Cycle Housing Element in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.00.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Contract Services Agreement.
Finance Director presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:45 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:45 p.m.
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6 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve a contract with Infrastructure Engineers to assume and complete the Adelanto 6th Cycle Housing Element in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Contract Services Agreement.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 5.84
TO THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR A FOOD TRUCK ORDINANCE (CITY
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 Kris presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to extend the meeting another 30 minutes.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Further discussion ensued.
Community Safety Officer Sanders from Code Enforcement spoke about the need for the restroom nearby.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:18 p.m.
Maribel about what Jerry said was true.
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7 MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to extend the meeting another 30 minutes.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Heather stated she did witness what Maribel was speaking about as well.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:28 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Jeannette to 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.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
4. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDEATE CALIFORNIA TO
EXPAND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM SIX MONTHS. (JULY 2023 (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 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.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:45 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:45 p.m.
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8 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos seconded by Council Member Meza to approve Amendment No. 3 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.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
5. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL EQUITY LLC TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM SIX MONTHS (THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023) AND INCREASE TOTAL COMPENSATION. . (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 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.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:45 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:45 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve Amendment No. 3 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 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
M. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
4. Receive and file Community Safety Department Report
Jerry presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve item #4 from the consent calendar as presented.
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9 Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza asked if the request to donate to the HD Queenz can be placed on the next agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to place the request to donate to the HD Queenz can be placed on the next agenda. the consent calendar as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Jeannette requested the new senior center be placed on the agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Reyes to place the new senior center on the agenda for discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Jeannette requested a plaque for Kevin Cane, Executive Director of VVTA.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a plaque for Mr. Kevin Cane, Executive Director of VVTA.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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10 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a senior / veteran spotlight be brought to agenda for discussion.
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.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to bring back the movies in the park for discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos also asked for beautification and artwork on the walls starting with 395.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to bring back the beautification and artwork project for discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked for an update on the water filter system, road projects, and the beautification ordinance.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have the above items brought back at a future agenda date for discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked for a discussion item regarding additional street lighting.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have a discussion item regarding additional street lighting.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked for a plaque for the HD Queenz and also for Ryan Garcia .
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to have a presentation for a plaque for the HD Queenz and also for Ryan .
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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11 O. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 11:07 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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