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
November 8, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday November 8, 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 session meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Jeannette
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Council Member Jeannettes absence.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Reyes and Mayor Pro Tem voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL − EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1). (One case)
“BEAL V CITY OF ADELANTO (Claim #:2008670)
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2 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO § 54956.9(b): (2 cases) City Attorney Todd announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 6:01 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to convene into closed session.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Council Members present: Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Jeannette
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Reyes
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd stated there was no reportable action taken.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores gave various project updates happening throughout the city. He spoke about the repaving of Bartlett Rd. He shared that the Koala repaving project has been completed. He wanted to acknowledge Mayor Reyes for completing a grant funding opportunity in a 4 day period. He shared information regarding the grant opportunity. He acknowledges staff and council for all of their time on the grant opportunity. He announced the Christmas Parade will take place at a different location and additional information will be provided. 10 City Council Minutes
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3 J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Uptergrove announced a hiring event that is taking place in Hesperia. She acknowledged Curbside for giving out 33,000 pounds of food to organizations within the high desert to pass out to the community. She announced events for Veteran’s Day. She shared that New Leaf Ministries will be doing their free clothing drive on Saturday.
Council Member Meza announced that the Warriors Football team is in the Superbowl. He asked the residents to help the council keep their promises by helping the council pass the tax.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the SBCTA and SCAG meetings he attended. He spoke about attending the Military Ball and that City Manager Flores was honored. He spoke about going to Washington D.C. for the Energy Summit. He asked residents to reach out if there are questions about the vacant land tax.
Mayor Reyes spoke about attending the leadership ball and the Victor Valley Economic Developer meeting.
K. PRESENTATIONS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:46 p.m.
Veronica: Thanked the Mayor for acknowledging them.
Rhonda: shared that she has been appointed the Principal at Excelsior School.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:53 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.
1. Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinances. Proposed action to waive full reading 11 City Council Minutes
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4 (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 Commercial and Residential Recycling Monthly Report.
3. Receive and file Commercial and Residential 3rd Quarter Report..
4. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 645 entitled:
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 A-G) AND THE AMENDED
OVERLAY DISPENSARY ZONE WITHIN THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
CALIFORNIA AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
N. NEW BUSINESS
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-82 APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH AVCO TO IMPLEMENT
ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY STATE LAW (SB 1383). (TODD/PATRICK)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 23-82 approving the Second Amendment to the Franchise for Solid Waste Handling Services with AVCO Disposal, Inc, in order to implement Organic Waste Recycling and related program requirements mandated by SB 1383.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, APPROVING
THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF ADELANTO AND AVCO DISPOSAL, INC. FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES.
Attorney Pat Munoz from the City Attorney's office presented the staff report. 12 City Council Minutes
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5 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 7:56 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 7:56 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt Resolution 23- 82 approving the Second Amendment to the Franchise for Solid Waste Handling Services with AVCO Disposal, Inc, in order to implement Organic Waste Recycling and related program requirements mandated by SB 1383.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
2. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH REGARDING EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM
ACTIVITIES (TODD/PATRICK)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health Services (EHS) for edible food recovery activities terminating on December 31, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CITY’S ENTERING INTO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR SB 1383
EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY ACTIVITIES
City Attorney Todd presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:01 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:01 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health Services (EHS) for edible food recovery activities terminating on December 31, 2025.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
3. 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 13 City Council Minutes
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6 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 Todd presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:18 p.m.
Chris Waggener: had questions about if the tax is going to kill the one acre property owner. He asked if there was an exception for 501C organizations. 14 City Council Minutes
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7 Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:23 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adopt Ordinance No. 647 with the adopted language the City Attorney read.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Reyes would like to attend the City/County Conference.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to find funding for the city / county conference.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
He would like the council to attend the League of California Council Academy.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to look into council to attend the League of California Council Academy.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
He would like to install WI-FI in the parks for the community.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to look into WI-FI at the parks for the community.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
He shared that the Town of Apple Valley has an overlay zone where all economic development in a certain area gets approved by staff and he would like to have the city look at doing the same thing for the mixed use and industrial park areas.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to have staff look into an overlay zone where all economic development in a certain area gets approved by staff. 15 City Council Minutes
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8 Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
He asked to revamp the city seal and do a whole rebranding campaign.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to look into rebranding the city seal.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
He asked for a presentation for Pastor Appreciation day.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to look at a presentation for Pastor Appreciation Day.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
He requested an update on walking paths.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza requested an update on walking paths throughout the city.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
He also asked to look into the pilot program for solar.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to have staff create an RFP to have solar companies do a pilot program for solar.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
Q. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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9 R. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on December 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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