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
December 13, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, December 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 6:00 p.m.
B. DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL − EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT VERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1). (One case)
a. Padilla v. City Of Adelanto – Case Number Case No.: CIVSB 2222353 b. City of Adelanto v. Royal Cultivation et al. SBSC Case No. CIVSB2227655
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO § 54956.9(b): (1 case) 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 Jeannette to convene into closed session at 6:01 p.m.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m..
Members present: Council Members Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Council Member Meza’s absence.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
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 gave an update on the general plan update as well as various plan updates. He thanked the Public Works Department for their recent work regarding the potholes issues. He spoke about the housing element being setn for approval for the affordable housing project. He spoke 57 City Council Minutes
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3 abou tthe block grant for road improvements and the new park on Chamberlaine is scheduled to start construction for next year.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Jeannette thanked Brenda and everyone for the parade they put on. She spoke about attending the VVTA meeting and that the meeting will go dark until January. She spoke about the American Legion Christmas Party for kids on December 15th and all are involved.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about being grateful to see everyone come out to the events.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the DC trip and funding. He spoke about having a direct contact with people at the D.C.. He spoke about grants and small businesses. He spoke about the Brightline Train project coming soon. He shared they were able to bless 21 kids with bikes.
Mayor Reyes spoke about meeting with a shoe manufacturer that is wanting to move to our community. He spoke about the benefits from the Brightline Project. He stated there is an urgent care coming soon to Superior Market.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of recognition to various Pastors in Honor of Pastor Appreciation Day.
2. Certificate of recognition Deputy Kevin Konior for grand theft, auto arrest and recovery and for Life Saving efforts in the City of Adelanto.
3. Certificate of recognition Deputy Larry Torres for grand theft, auto arrest and recovery and for Life Saving efforts in the City of Adelanto.
4. Certificate of recognition to Deputy Jacob Delano for Life Saving efforts in the City of Adelanto.
Presentation moved to before City Managers Announcements.
Certificates were handed out and a group photo of the pastors was taken.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:57 p.m.
Estela Armento: She spoke about trash on the streets and shared pictures that she took.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:01 p.m.
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4 M. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette 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 Community Safety Department Fourth Quarter Report – 2023
3. Receive and File Community Safety Department end of Year Report – 2023
4. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Repair at Auburn Avenue at Route 395.
5. Receive and file Business license Department Report
6. Receive and file Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
7. Acceptance of Tract Map 20507.
8. Approval of Resolution No. 23-84 between CalRecycle and the City of Adelanto for the CalRecycle SB 1383 Local assistance Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF INDIVIDUAL
GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF
ADELANTO IS ELIGIBLE
9. 2
nd Reading of Ordinance 646 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 646
SAN 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
10. Receive and File the City’s Annual Financial Report And Financial Statements For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021. (Final Draft)
11. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 23/24-16-01:
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5 a) City of Adelanto Check WarrantNo.149599 through 149806 in the total amount of $3,030,262.63
b) City of Adelanto EFT No.1984 through 2009 in the total amount of $122,285.37 Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
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 First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement With Potomac Partners DC For Federal Lobbying Services
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
O. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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. Motion waiving the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions. Titles for ordinances and resolutions which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2. Recognized obligation payment schedule (“ROPS”) 24-25 for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 23-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD FOR THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER 60 City Council Minutes
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6 ADELANTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025 (ROPS 24-25)
3. Administrative Budget for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 23-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD FOR THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER
ADELANTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025 (ROPS 24-25)
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
P. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 22-08 AND ADOPT THE CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE) FOR THE PROJECT. (JIM)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council, DENY THE APPEAL and APPROVE/ADOPT the Categorical Exemption (CE) for Location and Development Plan 22-08 and adopt Council Resolution No. 23-14 (Attached as Exhibit A) adopting the findings and approving/adopting the CE for Location and Development Plan 22-08, a 3.28 acre site located at 16454 Adelanto Road in the Light Manufacturing (LM) zoning district in the City of Adelanto, California (APN :3128 -231-04).
RESOLUTION NO. 23-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS, DENYING APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 22-08 AND THE CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION(CE) FOR LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN 22-08 ON A 3.28-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 16454
ADELANTO ROAD IN THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING (LM) ZONING DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA (APN: 3128-231-04).
Planner Jim presented the staff report.
Mr. Mingard and CEQA representatives were available for questions.
Brian representing the CEQA Safers spoke on the appeal and why they put in the appeal request.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:27 p.m.
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7 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 Jeannette to DENY THE APPEAL and APPROVE/ADOPT the Categorical Exemption (CE) for Location and Development Plan 22-08 and adopt Council Resolution No. 23-14 (Attached as Exhibit A) adopting the findings and approving/adopting the CE for Location and Development Plan 22-08, a 3.28 acre site located at 16454 Adelanto Road in the Light Manufacturing (LM) zoning district in the City of Adelanto, California (APN :3128 -231-04).
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
Q. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH LAN WAN
ENTERPRISE TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES WITHIN APUA’S FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE (JESSIE/TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Adelanto Public Utility Authority:
1. Award a contract to LAN WAN Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $ 251,065.70 utilizing CMAS Contract # 3-23-05-1052 and CMAS Contract # 3-22-10-1022; and
2. Authorize the waiver of ongoing monthly maintenance and administration costs by LAN WAN Enterprise for Cost Saving; and
3. Authorize the ongoing 5 Years Term equipment warranty and Subscriptions of $ 3476.79;
4. Authorize and appropriate funds in the amount of $ 251,065.70 to the designated account for the Radio Upgrade Project; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the project.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:03 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:03 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to Award a contract to LAN WAN Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $ 251,065.70 utilizing CMAS Contract # 3-23-05-1052 and CMAS Contract # 3-22-10-1022; and Authorize the waiver of ongoing monthly maintenance and administration costs by LAN WAN Enterprise for Cost Saving; and authorize the ongoing 5 Years Term equipment warranty and Subscriptions of $ 3476.79; authorize and appropriate funds in the amount of $ 251,065.70 to the 62 City Council Minutes
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8 designated account for the Radio Upgrade Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the project.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
R. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVAL OF LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS &
SORENSEN FOR CANNABIS AND RELATED LAND USE ISSUES (TODD) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council consider and approve the contract for legal services for cannabis and related land use issues with Burke, Williams and Sorensen.
City Attorney Todd presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:11 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:11 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve the contract for legal services for cannabis and related land use issues with Burke, Williams and Sorensen.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
2. DISCUSSION ITEM - CITYWIDE SECURITY CAMERA AND WI-FI PROJECT IN
FOUR RECREATIONAL PARKS - (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:31 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:31 p.m.
Direction was given to City Manager Flores.
S. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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9 T. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos requested an item regarding the current special event permit process be placed on the agenda for discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove requested an item regarding the current special event permit be placed on the agenda for discussion. .
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for a review of the appeal fees.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to review the appeal fees.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for the Cannabis Scholarship to be brought back to the agenda for review of the process.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to bring the Cannabis Scholarship to the next agenda.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
Mayor Reyes asked for an update on the approved Capital Improvement projects.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos for a report on the approved Capital Improvment Projects.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent).
Mayor Reyes asked for Marc to give a presentation on the Cannabis Age Industry for Education.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked that Marc give a presentation on the Cannabis Age Industrty for Education.
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10 U. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on January 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 p.m.
Motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Jeannette and Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Council Member Meza noted as absent). _________________________
Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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DATE: March 27, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jessie Flores, City Manager
BY: Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: MONTHLY COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING REPORT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Burrtec’s Monthly Commercial and residential Solid Waste and Recycling Report 66