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 25, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 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.
B. DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL − EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1). (one case)
● City of Adelanto v. 3M Company et al., Civil Case No.: Case No. 2:22-cv03591-RMG
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO § 54956.9(b): (2 cases) The City Attorney announced the closed session items.
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.. 42 City Council Minutes
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2 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 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, 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 7:09 p.m..
Members present: Council Members Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: King Ramos
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney stated items were discussed, one item staff directed the attorney to move forward with a settlement and this is on the consent calendar. The other two items had no reportable action.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about their trip to Washington D.C. where they discussed water related needs to the City. He provided updates on the CIP projects. He spoke of several departments within the city working together to better.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Jeannette spoke about representing the city in Orlando, Florida for the EXPO conference that was about transportation. She spoke about the Bright Line train and how amazing it will be to ride it. She spoke about a program she learned about regarding pets.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about caljobs.ca.gov having numerous positions available. She spoke about upcoming events including job fairs.
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3 schools. He spoke about a play at the Adelanto High School and encouraged the community to attend. He spoke about the color guard coming out to youth football and how exciting it was. He announced the last movie in the park on October 30th at the stadium.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the Kushstock event happening at the stadium. He spoke about riding the buses out in Antelope Valley and is excited about the potential for Adelanto. He spoke about anyone needing food to reach out oto Council Member Uptergrove as she has contacts to assist. He gave shoutouts about the contacts they spoke with in Washington D.C.
Mayor Reyes spoke about the various meetings and events he attended. He spoke about how excited he is for everything that is coming to the city in the future. He spoke about the meetings he attended in Washington D.C. and shared the experience.
K. PRESENTATIONS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:57 p.m.
Magda She announced the Trunk or Treat at the Auxiliary on Saturday. She spoke about the movie in the park.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:01 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 item #2 pulled for discussion by Mayor Reyes with Jerry providing an immediate report on 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.
2. Receive and file Community Safety Department Report
3. Approval of proposed Holiday Closure and cancellation of November 22, 2023, and December 27, 2023, council meeting
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4 4. Consideration of Approving Resolution No. 23-78 Amending the adopted Operating Budget For Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2
5. Approval of Resolution No. 23-80 Regarding a Partial Settlement of the PFAS Litigation.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING A PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE
PFAS LITIGATION
6. Approval of Warrant:
a) City of Adelanto Check WarrantNo.149245 through149598 in the total amount of $4,962,512.80.
b) City of Adelanto EFT No.1927 through1983 in the total amount of $6,805,570.04 Jerry presented the staff report for item #2
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, 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 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.
3. Receive and File Sewer Department Report.
4. Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for Drilling a New Groundwater Production Well Project.
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5 5. Consideration of Approving Resolution No. 23-05 Amending the adopted Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 23-03, ZONE CHANGE NO.
ZC 23-02, AND ORDINANCE NO. 645, TO AMEND THE ADELANTO NORTH 2035 COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABLE PLAN FIGURE LC-2 LAND USE PLAN AND
ADELANTO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND ZONING MAP AND ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED 1994 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, (EIR) (SCH NO. 9408208) AND 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, (EIR) (SCH NO. 20142031034). (LOUIS)
RECOMMENDATION:
● Approve Council Resolution 23-77, to adopt the Addendum to the previously adopted 1994 Environmental Impact Report, (EIR) (SCH No. 9408208) and 2014 Environmental Impact Report, (EIR) (SCH No. 20142031034) and approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 23-03 (GPA) and Zone Change No. ZC 23-02 (ZC), based on the findings.
● Introduce First Reading of Ordinance 645 to adopt findings and approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 23-03 and Zone Change No. ZC 23-02 to amend the Adelanto North 2035 Comprehensive Sustainable Plan Land Use and Zoning Map.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, CITY OF ADELANTO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, (SCH # 9408208), MAY 1995 FOR THE AREA SOUTH OF HOLLY ROAD (AREA A AND PART OF OVERLAY ZONE) AND ADELANTO NORTH 2035
COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABLE PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, (SCH #20142031034)) MARCH 2014 FOR THE AREA NORTH OF HOLLY
ROAD (AREAS B THRU G AND PART OF OVERLAY ZONE) ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 645 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 23-03 46 City Council Minutes
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6 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 23-02 TO AMEND 8 AREAS INCLUDING OVERLAY
OF THE LAND USE AND ZONING MAP IN THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
ORDINANCE NO. 645
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADELANTO NORTH 2035 COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABLE PLAN FIGURE LC-2 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND ZONING MAP IN SEVEN AREAS (AREAS AG) AND THE AMENDED OVERLAY DISPENSARY ZONE WITHIN THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF Council Member Jeannette recused herself.
Contracted Panner Morales presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:40 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:40 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve Council Resolution 23-77, to adopt the Addendum to the previously adopted 1994 Environmental Impact Report, (EIR) (SCH No. 9408208) and 2014 Environmental Impact Report, (EIR) (SCH No. 20142031034) and approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 23-03 (GPA) and Zone Change No. ZC 23-02 (ZC), based on the findings and introduced the first reading of Ordinance 645 to adopt findings and approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 23-03 and Zone Change No. ZC 23-02 to amend the Adelanto North 2035 Comprehensive Sustainable Plan Land Use and Zoning Map.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Jeannette recused herself).
Mayor Reyes broke for a five minute recess.
P. APUA NEW BUSINESS
1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ADELANTO ROAD WATER
MAIN DESIGN SERVICES (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Adelanto Public Utility Authority approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with TKE Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $255,500 for Adelanto Road Water Main Design Services authorizing project contingency in the amount of $25,000 for the 47 City Council Minutes
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Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:55 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with TKE Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $255,500 for Adelanto Road Water Main Design Services authorizing project contingency in the amount of $25,000 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 Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR AUBURN AVENUE SEWER MAIN
DESIGN SERVICES (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Adelanto Public Utility Authority approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Albert A. WEBB Associates in the amount of $110,115 for Auburn Avenue Sewer Main Design Services authorizing project contingency in the amount of $11,000 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 Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:57 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:57 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Albert A. WEBB Associates in the amount of $110,115 for Auburn Avenue Sewer Main Design Services authorizing project contingency in the amount of $11,000 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 Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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8 3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR SEWER MASTER PLAN MODELING (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Adelanto Public Utility Authority approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $211,586 for Sewer Master plan Modeling authorizing project contingency in the amount of $21,000 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 Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:59 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:59 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $211,586 for Sewer Master plan Modeling authorizing project contingency in the amount of $21,000 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 Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. NEW BUSINESS
1. AWARD A CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS AT AUBURN AVENUE AT ROUTE 395 (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with JLM Grading and Paving, Inc. in the amount of $39,890 to provide emergency repair at Auburn Avenue and Route 395.
Contracted Engineer Saba presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:02 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:02 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve an award of construction contract agreement with JLM Grading and Paving, Inc. in the amount of $39,890 to provide emergency repair at Auburn Avenue and Route 395. 49 City Council Minutes
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9 Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-73 APPROVING HWY 395 AUTO DEALERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-73 approving HWY 395 Auto Dealership Incentive Program to aid in attracting investment and assisting in the development of authorized new car dealerships to be located along the developing Hwy 395 corridor in Adelanto.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN HWY 395 AUTO
DEALERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:13 p.m.
Lee: He spoke about what percent of car dealerships fail.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:17 p.m.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about her experience with car dealerships being helpful to the community.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to adopt Resolution No. 23-73 approving HWY 395 Auto Dealership Incentive Program to aid in attracting investment and assisting in the development of authorized new car dealerships to be located along the developing Hwy 395 corridor in Adelanto.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-79 OF THE REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COSTS OF SERVICES (USER FEE) STUDY – (ANGEL) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) receive and file the Report on the Cost of Services (User Fee) Study on Development Services; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 23-79 updating the City’s Master Fee Schedule to implement the new Development Services Cost of Service (User Fees).
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10 RESOLUTION NO. 23-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COST
OF SERVICES (USER FEE) STUDY AND MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:27 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:27 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to receive and file the Report on the Cost of Services (User Fee) Study on Development Services; and adopt Resolution No. 23-79 updating the City’s Master Fee Schedule to implement the new Development Services Cost of Service (User Fees).
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
4. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR ADELANTO SIGN
REHABILITATION TO SAFEWAY SIGNS – (ANGEL)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with Safeway Signs. in the amount of $32,060.00, to provide construction and rehabilitation of the City of Adelanto Welcome Sign and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:36 p.m.
Lee: He spoke about the sign needing to be a sign that people will stop to take a picture at.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:37 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve an award of construction contract agreement with Safeway Signs. in the amount of $32,060.00, to provide construction and rehabilitation of the City of Adelanto Welcome Sign and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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11 5. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AND SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS AT THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION ON MARCH 5, 2024, A
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL
TAX ON VACANT PROPERTIES TO FUND SOLUTIONS FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION, ILLEGAL DUMPING REMEDIATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, AND SPECIFIED PROGRAMS, REQUESTING THAT
THE BALLOT QUESTION AND MEASURE BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE
COUNTY ELECTION CONTESTS, SETTING DEADLINES FOR THE FILING OF
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS REGARDING THE MEASURE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.– (TODD/FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing, receive public input, consider and adopt:
1) Resolution No. 23-81 which:
a) Submits to the City’s voters at the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Consolidated Election an ordinance establishing a special tax on vacant properties to fund solutions for parks and recreation, illegal dumping remediation, public safety, capital improvement projects, and specified programs;
b) Requests that the ballot question and measure be consolidated with the County election on March 5, 2024;
c) Sets the deadlines for the filing of written arguments and rebuttals regarding the Measure; and
d) Directs the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. 2) If Resolution No. 23-81 is adopted, then staff recommends that the City Attorney read aloud the title of the Adelanto Vacant Property Tax Ordinance at the City Council meeting, and the City Council make a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance.
The title is:
ORDINANCE NO.647
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO AS APPROVED BY THE CITY’S QUALIFIED ELECTORS AT THE ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 5, 2024, TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL PARCEL TAX ON VACANT PROPERTIES City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:07 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:07 p.m.
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12 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to continue the item until November 8th with City Attorney given direction on verbage.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
7) DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION – VEHICLE POLICY - (CITY COUNCIL) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction on the City of Adelanto Vehicle Policy.
City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:28 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:28 p.m.
The City Attorney was given direction on the item.
R. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Jeannette asked for a presentation from first responders for an emergency incident.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a presentation from first responders for an emergency incident.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for staff to check into the US Conference for Mayors and Staff.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to have staff check into the US Conference for Mayors and Staff.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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13 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for the big Adelanto Signage to be looked at.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to have the big Adelanto Signage be looked at.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for the Adelanto Cannabis Staff to look into bringing back the Adelanto Cannabis Scholarship program to the agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Ramos Adelanto Cannabis Scholarship program to be brought back to agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked for staff to look into the Mayor and City Council Academy with the League of Cities.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza staff to look into the Mayor and City Council Academy with the League of Cities. .
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked for staff to look into increasing the budget for the Washington D.C. trips.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos staff to look into the Mayor and City Council Academy with the League of Cities. .
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked at the next council meeting he would like a presentation to recognize pastors and preachers to show appreciation for their service.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos staff to look into the Mayor and City Council Academy with the League of Cities. .
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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14 Mayor Reyes asked at the next council meeting he would like a presentation on a potential permanent supportive housing project.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos staff to have a presentation on potential permanent supportive housing project.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
T. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on November 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove Meza, 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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