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
October 11, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 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 6:00 p.m.
Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to excuse Council Member Uptergrove from the meeting.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Members Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
B. DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Members Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO § 54956.9(b): (3 cases) 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 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to convene into closed session at 6:01 p.m..
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Members Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting to order at 7:06 p.m..
Members present: Council Members Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Uptergrove
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney stated items were discussed, no reportable action was taken.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about the senior citizen discount on the animal side of business. He announced that VVTA just launched their Safe Routes To School program and shared that Victoria Magathan Elementary School has been selected. He shared that the Bartlett Ave pavement project is going to start soon.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
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3 Council Member Jeannette spoke about attending the state of the county. She attended the Hispanic Awards Ceremony at VVC. She shared she took a tour of the Brightline Transportation system in Florida today.
Council Member Meza spoke about attending the League of California Cities. He spoke about meeting with Juan Carrillo. He announced that the 1st Annual Sports Fundraiser at the Courtyard Marriott is taking place on October 13th. This is to help fund a sports complex in Adelanto. He spoke about the last movies in the park on October 30th and they will be showing Little Mermaid at the stadium.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the Dreamers, Leaders, and Visionaries Event he attended on September 28th at the college. He made a pledge to donate every year. He spoke about attending the SBCTA monthly meeting and it being their 50th anniversary. He spoke about October being the Pastor Appreciation Month.
Mayor Reyes thanked the City Manager and staff for all of their hard work. He spoke about the SCAG meeting. He spoke about the workforce that is the biggest employer is the energy field. He spoke about the Christmas Parade.
K. PRESENTATIONS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Arley spoke about a 2 day Independent Hip Hop Festival at the Stadium that he is hosting. He stated it is a family friendly event.
Cadet Sergeant Major spoke about the Christmas Parade. He had questions regarding the Christmas Parade.
Sebastian from the California Cadet Corp shared he is head of this Corp at school. He gave background on the organization. He spoke about available volunteer opportunities.
Magda stated that she feels we could definitely use the students. She asked that if you see a bus driver who is not doing their job to please report it.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:54 p.m.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR
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4 MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, 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 monthly Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report
3. Receive Business License Department Report – August and September
4. Approve Resolution 23-75, adopting the 2024-2028 Measure I Capital Project Improvement Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEASURE I FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FY 2023/2024 THROUGH FY 2027/2028
5. Approve Resolution 23-76, adopting the Five Year Measure I Capital Project Need Analysis For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Through 2028-2029
RESOLUTION NO 23-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEASURE I FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024/2025 THROUGH 2028/2029.
6. Parcel Map Commercial-20657 Final Acceptance.
7. Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 for Drilling a New Groundwater Production Well Project with Wood Rogers.
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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 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. Receive and File Water Department Report.
3. Receive and File Sewer Department Report.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
O. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-19, LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 22-15 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 20607 AND ADOPT THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PROJECT. (JIM)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council, DENY THE APPEAL and APPROVE/ADOPT the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for Conditional Use Permit 22-19, Location and Development Plan 22-15 and Tentative Parcel Map 20607 and adopt Council Resolution No. 23-72 (Attached as Exhibit A) adopting the findings and approving/adopting the IS/MND and MMRP for Conditional Use Permit 22-19, Location and Development Plan 22-15 and Tentative Parcel Map 20607, an 11.81-acre site located southeast of the intersection of Hwy 395 and Auburn Avenue in the Airport Development District (ADD) in the City of Adelanto, California (APNs:
0459-053-56, 57, 58 and 08).
RESOLUTION NO. 23-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS, DENYING THE
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, AND APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE INITIAL STUDY /MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS/MND) FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-19, LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 20607 ON A 11.81-ACRE SITE LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 395 AND AUBURN 35 City Council Minutes
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6 AVE IN THE AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (ADD) ZONING DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA (APNS: 0459-053-56,57,58, AND 08).
Planner Jim presented the staff report.
Appellant Andrew from the project was available for questions.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:36 p.m.
Amy Smith on behalf of Care For California. She spoke about the issue with joshua trees and there is no compliance with CEQA.
Phillip spoke about Iron Workers 416 not being able to stand with the project.
Joe Vasquez spoke about the good things in the city. He strongly opposes the project. He stated he is fighting for working families.
Elijah Silva spoke in opposition of the project.
Daniel spoke about projects that can be a blessing. He spoke about upholding the appeal.
Zach spoke in opposition of the item.
Magda spoke about needing jobs. She spoke about needing the project.
Stevonna spoke about running the extra report.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:54 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to DENY THE APPEAL and APPROVE/ADOPT the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for Conditional Use Permit 22-19, Location and Development Plan 22-15 and Tentative Parcel Map 20607 and adopt Council Resolution No. 23-72 (Attached as Exhibit A) adopting the findings and approving/adopting the IS/MND and MMRP for Conditional Use Permit 22-19, Location and Development Plan 22-15 and Tentative Parcel Map 20607, an 11.81-acre site located southeast of the intersection of Hwy 395 and Auburn Avenue in the Airport Development District (ADD) in the City of Adelanto, California (APNs: 0459-053-56, 57, 58 and 08) and to add the language Planner Jim added during the presentation.
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7 Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Meza: Yes
Council Member Uptergrove: Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
P. APUA NEW BUSINESS
1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT OPTIMIZATION (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with PACE Advanced Water Engineering in the amount of $319,040 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization authorizing project contingency in the amount of $24,000 for the design services, authorizing City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:21 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:21 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with PACE Advanced Water Engineering in the amount of $319,040 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization authorizing project contingency in the amount of $24,000 for the design services, authorizing City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Meza: Yes
Council Member Uptergrove: Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
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8 Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
Q. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ADELANTO (BRENDA/TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Direct and authorize the Mayor and Clerk of Council to execute amendments to the attached Employment Agreement for Jessie Flores as the City Manager for the City of Adelanto.
The City Attorney presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:41 p.m.
Stevonna spoke about a raise that was given to the City Manager last year and then now again. She asked what staff get as a raise.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:43 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to Direct and authorize the Mayor and Clerk of Council to execute amendments to the attached Employment Agreement for Jessie Flores as the City Manager for the City of Adelanto.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Meza: Yes
Council Member Uptergrove: Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to extend the meeting another 30 minutes.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Meza: Yes
Council Member Uptergrove: Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
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9 Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
2. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATION # 322 LAUNDRY ROOM & ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS REMODEL TO KNC CONSTRUCTION, INC. (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with KNC Construction, Inc. in the amount of $179,583.06, to provide construction of Fire Station #322 Laundry Room and All Gender Restrooms Remodel, authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $18,000 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 9:48 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:48 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve an award of construction contract agreement with KNC Construction, Inc. in the amount of $179,583.06, to provide construction of Fire Station #322 Laundry Room and All Gender Restrooms Remodel, authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $18,000 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.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Meza: Yes
Council Member Uptergrove: Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
3. AWARD A CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS AT PEARMAIN STREET BETWEEN WHITE AVENUE AND CHAMBERLAINE WAY AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-74 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FUND 210 GAS TAXES – (SABA)
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10 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with JLM Grading and Paving, Inc. in the amount of $24,000 to provide emergency repair at Pearmain Street between White Avenue and Chamberlaine Way and approve Resolution 23-74 amending the budget for Fund 210 Gas Taxes.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:52 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:52 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with JLM Grading and Paving, Inc. in the amount of $24,000 to provide emergency repair at Pearmain Street between White Avenue and Chamberlaine Way and approve Resolution 23-74 amending the budget for Fund 210 Gas Taxes.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Meza: Yes
Council Member Uptergrove: Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
R. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Reyes asked for modification to an ordinance regarding a vehicle use policy be brought back for discussion.
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11 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have the City Attorney bring back the above request for discussion at a future agenda.
Roll Call Vote:
Council Member Jeannette: Yes
Council Member Meza: Yes
Council Member Uptergrove: Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos: Yes
Mayor Reyes: Yes
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent).
T. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
U. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 10:01 p.m..
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Uptergrove noted as absent). _________________________
Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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