1 MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
December 4, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Special Meeting on Monday, December 4, 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 special meeting at 11:02 a.m..
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Jeannette
Flag Salute: Council Member Meza
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the consent calendar.
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.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
C. NEW BUSINESS - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
1. FINDINGS THAT A CERTAIN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WAS FOR
LEGITIMATE REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND APPROVAL OF REPAYMENT OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. (TODD/JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution finding that the Cooperative Agreement was for a legitimate redevelopment purpose and approving repayment for the Cooperative Agreement principal amount.
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2 SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 23-05
RESOLUTION OF THE ADELANTO SUCCESSOR AGENCY MAKING A FINDING THAT
A CERTAIN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WAS FOR A LEGITIMATE
REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSE AND APPROVING REPAYMENT OF THE COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FROM TAX INCREMENT REVENUES GENERATED WITHIN THE CITY OF ADELANTO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE.
City Attorney Todd presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:14 a.m.
Magda: She shared it sounds like they have been paying for something that hasn’t been done.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:16 a.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to Adopt Resolution 23- 05 finding that the Cooperative Agreement was for a legitimate redevelopment purpose and approving repayment for the Cooperative Agreement principal amount.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. FIRSTREADING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ADELANTO MUNICIPALCODECHAPTER
5.16 “CARD CLUBS” (JESSIE/ DR. KEINAN )
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council consider and approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.16 of the Adelanto Municipal Code pertaining to Card Clubs.
ORDINANCE NO. (NEXT IN LINE)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.16 “CARD CLUBS” OF THE ADELANTO
MUNICIPAL CODE
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:24 a.m.
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3 Magda: She asked if those clubs are going to be providing security at the site or will it cost the city more money because they would need the Sheriff’s Department in the area. She stated it is a great thing for more jobs but gambling is a problem.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:26 a.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to consider and approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.16 of the Adelanto Municipal Code pertaining to Card Clubs.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Jeannette wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a blessed New year.
She hopes everyone enjoys the parade.
Council Member Uptergrove shared this is her first year she is eligible to participate in the parade but will not be present as she is visiting her son in Florida.
Council Member Meza asked everyone to come out to the parade and that the location has changed to the stadium.
Mayor Reyes asked to increase security at the park on Daisy Road.
F. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on December 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 11:34 a.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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