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
August 23, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 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 7:00 p.m..
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
Flag Salute: Mayor Reyes
B. DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Per City Manager Flores removing item J1 from agenda to next meeting.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramosto approve the agenda as presented with item J1 being removed and placed on the future agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about meeting with Albertson’s Grocery chain this morning. He provided an update on trying to put the sidewalks in place. He shared that the city received grant funding in the amount of $365,900 to improve intersection safety by providing 4-way stop signs for various intersections. He provided additional updates on projects in the city. 11 City Council Minutes
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2 E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about the great job public works is doing. He spoke about attending the football game at the high school. He spoke about the low income water utility issues. He announced Movies in the Park on August 30th at Marconi Park.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the Youth Advisory Council. She announced a hiring event at the High Desert Job Center. She spoke about being an advocate for mental wellness.
Council Member Jeannette thanked the community. She thanked Terry for his rapid response and praised him for doing a good job. She attended a meeting for the Council on Aging. She attended a groundbreaking. She also spoke about the VVTA report on hydrogen fueling stations. She thanked Captain Lutz.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos gave a huge shout out to public works for all of their work. He asked residents to slow down.
Mayor Reyes gave a shout out to public works. He thanked the fire department also. The local high school won the open games. He gave a special thank you to Ms. Purcell. He spoke about volunteering at the homeless shelter. He spoke about the Family Assistance program being extended. He attended the groundbreaking at the trucking warehouse. He thanked the staff for their great job they are doing.
F. PRESENTATIONS
None.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:30 p.m.
William Wormley spoke about the community garden and stated he is very interested in being part of that.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:31 p.m.
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3 H. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeanette 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. Receive and File Business License Department Report.
3. Approval of 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 644 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 644
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADELANTO NORTH 2035 COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABLE PLAN TABLE LC-2 NON-RESIDENTIAL INTENSITY AND HEIGHT STANDARDS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FROM 50’ TO 55’ IN
THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING (LM/LMCO) AND AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT (ADD) ZONES.
4. Approval of Warrant:
a. Approval of City of Adelanto Warrant, 23/24-02-02 – 149069 through 149244 in the total amount of $6,018,358.69.
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).
I.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 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.
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4 3. Receive and File Sewer Department Report
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. TINY HOME HOMELESS VILLAGE. (JESSIE) RECOMMENDATION: Instruct staff to prepare and submit an $8 million grant application via Supervisor Paul Cook’s office for the purpose of developing a 2-acre, 200-unit Tiny Home Homeless Village with support structures on city land in Adelanto that has a focus on assisting our Veterans community.
Item pulled until September 13th meeting.
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AMENDMENT 7 FOR CITY
FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT. (Angel/Derik) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 (FY23/24) Amendment 7 for City fire protection and emergency medical services provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:36 p.,m,
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:36 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 (FY23/24) Amendment 7 for City fire protection and emergency medical services provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. CONSIDERATION OF PERMIT SYSTEM RENEWAL FOR CAMINO PERMIT SYSTEM AND EXTENSION FOR THREE YEARS (JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026). (ANGEL)
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5 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the renewal of the contract for Camino Permitting System for a period of three years from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. In the amount of forty-five thousand ($45,000) per year.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:42 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:42 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the renewal of the contract for Camino Permitting System for a period of three years from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. In the amount of forty-five thousand ($45,000) per year.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
4. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL EQUITY LLC TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM TWELVE MONTHS (THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024) AND INCREASE TOTAL COMPENSATION. (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Local Equity LLC to extend Section 3.1.2 Term on the attached Agreement for twelve (12) months with an increased compensation of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:54 p.m..
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:54 p.m..
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Local Equity LLC to extend Section 3.1.2 Term on the attached Agreement for twelve (12) months with an increased compensation of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
5. APPROVE AMENDMENT ONE TO THE AS NEEDED BUILDING AND SAFETY
SERVICES CONTRACT TO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,250,000 AND CHANGE THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT 15 City Council Minutes
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6 TO A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS. (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve amendment number one (1) to the As-Needed Building and Safety Services contract to Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the not to exceed amount of $1,250,000 and change the term of the contract to a monthto-month basis.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve amendment number one (1) to the As-Needed Building and Safety Services contract to Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the not to exceed amount of $1,250,000 and change the term of the contract to a month-tomonth basis.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT ONE TO THE AS NEEDED PLANNING SERVICES
CONTRACT TO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,250,000 AND CHANGE THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS. (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve amendment number one (1) to the As-Needed Planning Services contract to Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the not to exceed amount of $1,250,000 and change the term of the contract to a month-to-month basis.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:04 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:04 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve amendment number one (1) to the As-Needed Planning Services contract to Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the not to exceed amount of $1,250,000 and change the term of the contract to a month-to-month basis.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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7 7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AS NEEDED ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT TO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,500,000 AND CHANGE THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS. (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve amendment number one (1) to the As-Needed Engineering Support Services contract to Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the not to exceed amount of $2,500,000 and extend the contract until June 30, 2024 on a month-to-month basis.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:12 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:12 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve amendment number one (1) to the As-Needed Engineering Support Services contract to Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the not to exceed amount of $2,500,000 and extend the contract until June 30, 2024 on a month-to-month basis.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested a copy of the contract with the stadium be emailed to him. He also requested the scholarship program be brought back at a future agenda date.
M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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8 N. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 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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