City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
January 10, 2024
2 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (d)(4) (one potential matter)
The City Attorney Litfin announced closed session items.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 6:03p.m.
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular session meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: King Ramos
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action taken.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Flores provided a recap of last year's successes for the city. He spoke about the number of licenses issued, permit fees, and funds generated from the cannabis industry.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza wished everyone a happy new year. He collaborated with various schools during the break. He is excited for the new year.
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3 Council Member Uptergrove thanked everyone who helped and blessed Adelanto. She shared that AESD has 350 foster children. She spoke about awareness of human trafficking and prevention.
She spoke about High Desert Second Chance Community and the Health Action Restore. There is a hiring event at Apple Valley Town Center.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the holidays. She spoke about volunteering with the homeless. She also spoke about the assistance for the blind.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos recognized the various county representatives. He thanked Carlos for the shoutout to Burrtec for the street sweeper. He thanked public works for their work. Clark Pacific and General Atomics are both hiring. He spoke about the January 3rd SBCTA meeting, SCAG Meeting. February 23 SCAG representatives will be touring the city.
Mayor Reyes gave a shout out for the toy drives that were put on. Thanked everyone for their support including the Sherrif’s Department and Y102. He spoke about going to VVC and letting them know what has been going on within the city. He spoke about the city being active and going after grants and growing the community.
K. PRESENTATIONS
Regina Weatherspoon Bell from the DVL gave a presentation on the DVL Project.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:24 p.m.
A citizen spoke on behalf of the Christ of the Shepherd Church and the graffiti that is happening within the city including at the church.
Bartola spoke about vandalism in the city.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:33 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 (except title) of all ordinances appearing on this City Council agenda as authorized by Government Code 16 City Council Minutes
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2. Receive and file Business License Department Report.
3. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
4. Approve the City Manager submitting a Letter of Interest to participate in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust to the San Bernardino Council of Governments.
5. Approval of Management Resolution Amendment No. 24-01:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ADELANTO ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES
AND BENEFITS FOR THE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
N. CONSENT CALENDAR - SPECIAL CONCURRENT MEETING
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. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL ZONE - 20704 FINAL ACCEPTANCE
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. NEW BUSINESS
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR KOALA ROAD REPAVING TO VANCE CORPORATION. (SABA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with Vance Corporation, in the amount of $888,888.88, to 17 City Council Minutes
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5 provide construction of Koala Road Paving, authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $88,888.88 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 Engineer presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:54 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:54 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve an award of construction contract agreement with Vance Corporation, in the amount of $888,888.88, to provide construction of Koala Road Paving, authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $88,888.88 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.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. STADIUM MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT. (JESSIE/TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the Stadium Contract Amendment.
City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued with City Attorney Litfin and Finance Director Angel.
Darrel Courtney was on the line for questions.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:26 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:26 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos seconded by Mayor Reyes to refund the $25,000 to the stadium management group and the $32,000 to the APUA.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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6 3. DISCUSSION ITEM VEHICLE USE POLICY - (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to extend the meeting another 30 minutes.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:48 p.m.
Stevevonna Evans: She spoke about the possibility of personal vehicle wear and tear not being reimbursed if there was a city vehicle available during that time the vehicle was used. She spoke about the city vehicle policy and agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Ramos about being able to keep the city vehicle overnight if they are leaving early or arriving back late.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:51 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
Discussion ensued regarding the idea to remove the vehicle log with required notification to the City Manager or City Clerk and have staff review the policy and the council will make changes as needed.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to rescind the vehicle policy and bring it back to the agenda for modifications.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
4. DISCUSSION ITEM CANNABIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - (JESSIE) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
City Manager Jessie presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:33 p.m.
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7 Stevonna Evans spoke about the students who are attending online and should be allowed to and still qualify.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:34 p.m.
The council agreed to have staff create the framework and work on the committee, not an AD-HOC.
P. NEW BUSINESS - SPECIAL CONCURRENT MEETING
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR JONATHAN AND
CHAMBERLAINE PARK TO HORIZON CONSTRUCTION CO. INT’L, INC. (SABA) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with Horizon Construction Co. Int’l, Inc., in the amount of $2,743,350 to provide construction of Jonathan and Chamberlaine, Park authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $56,650 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 Engineer 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 Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve an award of construction contract agreement with Horizon Construction Co. Int’l, Inc., in the amount of $2,743,350 to provide construction of Jonathan and Chamberlaine, Park authorizing project construction contingency in the amount of $56,650 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.
Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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8 R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Uptergrove requested additional information on crime-free housing about why it was taken away and is there a way to get it back. City Manager Jessie stated he will talk with the Sheriff’s Department.
Council Member Jeannette requested to revisit an animal shelter, a boys and girls club and a community garden.
Mayor Reyes asked for acknowledgement for the family who does so much for the city. He would like to recognize them. He stated there was also a man who is going around picking up trash and he would like to acknowledge him as well.
Council Member Meza asked to acknowledge the deputy who delivered the baby.
Mayor Reyes announced the second council meeting in January will be canceled because the council is going to be in training.
S. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
T. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on February 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 11:44 p.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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