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
September 13, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 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 6:01 p.m..
B. DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Per City Manager will be adding a New Business Item #3.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Councilors 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). (one case)
“Opioid Settlements with Walmart, Walgreens, Teva, Allergan, and CVS”
2. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
The City Attorney announced the closed session items.
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2 E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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 Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to convene into closed session at 6:05p.m..
Motion carried 5-0 (Councilors 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 to order at 7:06 p.m..
Members present: Councilor Jeannette, Councilor Meza, Councilor Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Councilor Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Councilor Meza
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney stated the city is allocating its share to the county.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores announced there will be a presentation by Edison. He shared that the new Auburn Travel Center was approved by the Planning Commission. He spoke about a new car wash, hotel, and sports bar & grill that has been approved at the intersection of Hwy 395 and Air Expressway. He thanked staff for all of their hard work on the Economic Development projects.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza thanked staff for the updates. He mentioned 9/11 and gave remembrance.
He shared that 1,000 people showed up to the Warrior game at Adelanto High School. 26 City Council Minutes
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3 Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the American Legion events. She shared that VVC is offering great classes. She spoke about CPR classes being offered on October 10th. She spoke about the Hispanic Heritage DVL event on September 28th. She stated that the Youth Advisory Board is canceled for September.
Council Member Jeannette thanked the city manager for the digital sign on Chamberlain. She spoke about needing speed limit changes on Hwy 395.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos thanked public works for all of their hard work. He also thanked staff for the sign on Chamberlain. He announced Movies in the Park on September 29th at Richardson Park.
He announced the VVTA board meeting he attended. He thanked the city manager for the meeting he sat up with the President for VVC and how awesome it was to have everyone come together.
Mayor Reyes wished Councilor Jeannette a Happy Birthday. He spoke about public transportation, SCAG 30 year plan, and spoke about Mayor Pro Tem being spot on Mayor Reyes called for a recess at 7:38 p.m.
Mayor Reyes reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
K. PRESENTATIONS
Jose Hernandez & SCE presented a powerpoint presentation.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:59 p.m.
Magda stated it sounds good. She asked what the green hydrogen windows were.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:01 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 Councilor Uptergrove abstaining from item #2.
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.
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4 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
May 25, 2022 August 10, 2022
June 2, 2022 August 17, 2022
June 8, 2022 August 24, 2022
June 22, 2022 August 29, 2022
July 13, 2022 August 31, 2022
July 27, 2022
3. Approval Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report Motion carried 4-1 (Councilors Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Councilor Uptergrove abstained from item #2).
N. NEW BUSINESS
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR BARTLETT AVENUE
REHABILITATION AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CHRISTENSEN BROTHERS GENERAL ENGINEERING INC. (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $4,367,030, to provide construction of Bartlett Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Adelanto Road and Lilac Road , authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $436,703 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.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:09 p.m.
Magda states she is excited for the project.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:11 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve an award of construction contract agreement with Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $4,367,030, to provide construction of Bartlett Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Adelanto Road and Lilac Road , authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $436,703 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.
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5 Motion carried 5-0 (Councilors Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION TO COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO FOR HOMELESS FACILITY (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to prepare and submit an $8 million grant application to the County of San Bernardino via Supervisor Paul Cook’s office for the purpose of developing a homeless facility within the city.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Operator Dave Alice was available for questions.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:37 p.m.
Magda spoke about this getting the Mayor closer to his 50,000 people. She spoke about women and children needing assistance. She spoke about Measure R being an option.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:40 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to authorize staff to prepare and submit an $8 million grant application to the County of San Bernardino via Supervisor Paul Cook’s office for the purpose of developing a homeless facility within the city.
Motion carried 5-0 (Councilors Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. Discussion of canceling or rescheduling September 27th Council Meeting to attend the State of the County.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:47 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:48 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to cancel the September 27th meeting so that Council may attend the State of the County Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0 (Councilors Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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6 O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Jeannette requested that at the next meeting there be a presentation on the Emergency Disaster Preparedness Plan within the city.
Q. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0 (Councilors 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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