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
June 28, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 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.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos 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 − EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1). (two cases)
a. Gabriel Elliot v. City of Adelanto, et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1828311)
b. City of Adelanto v. 3M Company et al., Civil Case No. 2:22-cv-03591-RMG The City Attorney announced the closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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2 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 6:02 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 6:02 p.m..
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza 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 7:34 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores stated the City Safety Committee will be reporting out on the city business regarding code enforcement and animal control. He shared the city is close to securing the funding for the chamber renovations. He stated the city is working with the city attorney to create the RFQ for the Welcome to Adelanto sign. He gave various updates.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about the movies in the park being a success. He spoke about the little league championship.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the farmers’ market being a success. She stated Post 221 is doing a karaoke night.
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3 Council Member Jeannette spoke about various meetings she attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about his SBCTA meeting.
Mayor Reyes congratulated the little league. He spoke about various meetings he attended.
K. PRESENTATIONS
The Safety Committee presented a Code Enforcement and Animal Control Report.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes reconvened the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Resa thanked the city for their willingness to let them have an office at the city offices. She spoke about the Joshua tree bill.
Shad spoke about the neighborhoods looking shabby. He talked about RV’s parked on the street, cars on the lawn, etc.
Rhonda shared that the date is wrong on the movies in the park. The year is wrong.
Heather spoke about code enforcement issues that neighbors are having.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:06 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 with item #2 being pulled by Mayor Reyes 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 Community Safety Department Second Quarter Report. – 2023
3. Consideration of Resolution No. 23-61 to continue the budget for the Fiscal year Commencing July 1, 2022. and ending June 30, 2023.
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4 RESOLUTION NO. 23-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
5. Approval of Warrant:
a. Approval of City of Adelanto Warrant, 22/23-12-02 – 148803 through148985 in the total amount of $5,332,035.26.
b. Approval of City of Adelanto EFT No. N/A
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
N. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Council Member Meza 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 of Resolution No. 23-02 to continue the Budget for the APUA Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO PUBLIC
UTILITY AUTHORITY ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE BUDGET FOR THE APUA FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
3. Receive and File Water Department Report.
4. Receive and File Sewer Department Report.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. NEW BUSINESS
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5 1. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO, SEPT.20-22, 2023,
SACRAMENTO SAFE CREDIT UNION CONVENTION CENTER AND
CANCELLANTION OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING (JESSIE/BRENDA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council pick a Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference. It is recommended that the City Council Meeting of September 22, 2023, be canceled due to the Council attending the Conference.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:21 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:21 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos as the delegate, Mayor Reyes is the alternate with Council Member Jeannette as the alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and the September 22nd council meeting will be canceled.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH VACATION OF VARIOUS STREETS CITYWIDE.) (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the vacation of a Various Streets Citywide.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:37 p.m.
Shad spoke about if the roads are removed is there an alternate plan to allow access.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:39 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the vacation of a Various Streets Citywide.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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6 3. PROSPECTIVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF ADELANTO YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL. (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 23-62 establishing the City of Adelanto Youth Advisory Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF ADELATO
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
The City Attorney presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:56 p.m.
Rhonda supports the item and was excited for the program.
John shared he would love to volunteer to help with the program.
Heather shared she is excited for the program.
Shad asked what the purpose is and asked the city to expand on it.
Resa spoke about the program. She spoke about additional technical education programs at VVC.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:03 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve Resolution No. 23-62 establishing the City of Adelanto Youth Advisory Council.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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7 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to receive the Community Safety Department Second Quarter Report. - 2023.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Reyes requested an information update on the illegal dumping program.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have an update on the illegal dumping program.
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 July 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to a 9 :12 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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