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
February 14, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday February 14, 2024, 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 closed session meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
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 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO § 54956.9(b): (2 cases) The City Attorney Litfin announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 6:01
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2 F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 6:01p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to convene into closed session.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular session meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
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 Manager Flores provided information on the community regarding education, median household income, ages of residents, etc.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza wished everyone a happy Valentine’s Day. He stated that he had a great training in Monterey working with local youth groups. He asked everyone to cheer on the Queens.
He spoke about the Christian concert.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the trip to Monterey being amazing and noteworthy opportunities were presented. She thanked Abel for all that Curbside does for the community. She spoke about the Citizens Advisory Board that takes place at Adelanto Elementary School District.
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3 thanked the residents. She spoke about the park's groundbreaking on January 31st. She spoke about the various events she attended in the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos stated it has been a busy few weeks. He spoke about the amazing event at VVC on January 15th. He gave a shout out to Regina Weatherspoon Bell. He spoke about the various meetings he attended.
Mayor Reyes spoke about the groundbreaking for the park. He spoke about Supervisor Paul Cook’s Desert Homeless Committee. He spoke about the various events he attended.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Kailin of Neighborhood Housing Services of Inland Empire.
City Manager Flores provided a presentation regarding the Neighborhood Housing Services the city will be entering into an agreement with. Kailin provided a presentation.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos seconded by Council Member Meza to enter an MOU with Neighborhood Housing Services.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. Certificate of Recognition to Deputy Rowley’s for his exemplary response and actions.
Captain Lutz provided a presentation for Deputy Rowley.
3. Presentation to the 2023 Christmas Parade Sponsors.
Certificates were provided by the council to the sponsors.
4. Presentation to the 2023 Christmas Parade winners.
Certificates were provided by the council to the winners.
5. Presentation to the 2023 Christmas Parade Bicycle Sponsors Council Member Jeannette recognized the volunteers who helped with the Christmas Parade.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:24 p.m.
Pastor Abel: He provided information regarding what Curbside has been doing in the community. 24 City Council Minutes
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4 Gloria: President of the American Legion Auxiliary 222 spoke about the things they have done for the community.
Justified: He represents Fathers in Hip Hop and spoke about the involvement they have in the community.
Magda: Gave a thank you to Hampton for the outstanding work he does for the community. She thanked numerous individuals for their help.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:55 p.m.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza 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 City Council Minutes –
September 1, 2022 (Special) November 22, 2022
September 14, 2022 December 6, 2022 (Special)
September 28, 2022 December 14, 2022
October 12, 2022 December 14, 2022
October 26, 2022 January 18, 2023
November 16, 2022(Special) January 25, 2023
3. Receive and file Business license Department Report.
4. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
5. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling 4th Quarter Report.
6. Approving Resolution No.’s 24-03, 24-04, 24-05 and 24-06 to formally annex Tract 20507 into the districts, thereby ordering the levy and collection of assessment to be collected on the County tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2024/25:
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5 RESOLUTION NO. 24-03
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
(ADELANTO VILLA-TRACT 20507) TO ADELANTO STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND
RESOLUTION NO. 24-04
DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY KNOWN AS ADELANTO VILLA-TRACT 20507 TO THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION 2023-031,
CALLING FOR A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING ON THE MATTER
OF A NEW ASSESSMENT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XIIID, TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; AND TO PRELIMINARY APPROVE THE ANNEXATION ENGINEER’S REPORT
AND
RESOLUTION NO. 24-05
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ADELANTO VILLA-TRACT 20507) TO ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE
AND
RESOLUTION NO. 24-06
DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; AND CALLING FOR A PROPERTY
OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING, TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED PROPERTY
OWNERS THE QUESTION OF LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS FOR SAID
ANNEXATION TERRITORY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA 26 City Council Minutes
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Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, 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 Council Member Meza, 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 Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.R. Hollman and Associates to extend Section 3.1.2 Term on the attached Agreement for six (6) months with an increased compensation of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000).
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVE MISCO WATER PROPOSAL TO FURNISH AND INSTALL 2 JWCE WASHER COMPACTORS WITH CONTROL PANELS TOTALING $298,949.55.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the proposal from MISCO WATER to furnish and install two (2) JWCE washer compactors, with control panels, at the City of Adelanto WWTP in the amount of $298,949.55 per Adelanto Municipal Code 3.10.270(B).
Finance Director Castellanos presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued regarding the items.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:06 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:06 p.m.
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7 MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the proposal from MISCO WATER to furnish and install two (2) JWCE washer compactors, with control panels, at the City of Adelanto WWTP in the amount of $298,949.55 per Adelanto Municipal Code 3.10.270(B).
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (Derik)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) open the public hearing and take public testimony; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 24-02 authorizing the City’s CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 Council Member Uptergrove recused herself.
Senior Accountant Despain presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:40 p.m.
Magda: She spoke about the item.
Terry Delgado: He spoke about the item and who it applies to and where everyone is.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to extend the meeting 30 minutes.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Melva: Had technical issues.
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8 Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:47 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt Resolution No. 24-02 authorizing the City’s CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove recused).
Q. NEW BUSINESS
1. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE INLAND EMPIRE (JESSIE/DR. KEINAN)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE)to implement financial assistance, education, and advising programs in the City of Adelanto.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE)to implement financial assistance, education, and advising programs in the City of Adelanto.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. RECOMMEND AWARD OF CONTRACT AS NEEDED ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES. (JESSIE/TODD)
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9 City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mr. Kavouse was available for questions.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:08 p.m.
Magda: She spoke about wanting anyone and everyone that can help the city grow.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:10 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE)to implement financial assistance, education, and advising programs in the City of Adelanto.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. RECOMMEND AWARD OF CONTRACT AS NEEDED PLANNING SUPPORT
SERVICES- (JESSIE/TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council award the As-Needed Planning Support Services contract to James C. Hirsch AICP, Assoc. AIA Corp. in an amount not to exceed $312,000.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Planner Hirsch was available for questions.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:22 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:22 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to award the As-Needed Planning Support Services contract to James C. Hirsch AICP, Assoc. AIA Corp. in an amount not to exceed $312,000.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
4. RECOMMEND AWARD OF CONTRACT AS NEEDED PLANNING SUPPORT
SERVICES (JESSIE/TODD)
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10 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council award the As-Needed Planning Support Services contract to The Land Use Office of Louis Morales, LLC in an amount not to exceed $156,000.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to award the As-Needed Planning Support Services contract to The Land Use Office of Louis Morales, LLC in an amount not to exceed $156,000.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
5. ORAL REPORT - SELECTION OF THE MAYOR PRO TEM. (JESSIE) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends per the City Charter Article VI, Section 601 (C) 2, By the affirmative vote of not less than three (3) members, the City Council shall choose one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:32 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:32 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to select Daniel Ramos to the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
6. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES. (BRENDA) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council review and make various appointments amongst themselves to the various committees.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to select Council Member Uptergrove as the Delegate for the VVTA and Council Member Jeannette as the Alternate.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have Mayor Reyes as 31 City Council Minutes
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11 the Delegate and Council Member Uptergrove be the Alternate to the San Bernardino County Homeless Committee.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
R. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza requested staff check into illegal dumping ordinances, fines, etc. based on the city of Buckeye in Arizona.
Council Member Jeannette requested the removal of city streets to have a fireworks street put on the next agenda for review. Mayor Reyes asked for a workshop regarding the fireworks stand.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have a fireworks workshop.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Jeannette asked for a presentation from the Emergency Disaster Planning Committee that explains who is part of the committee and what the expectation is of those involved.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have presentation from the Emergency Disaster Planning Committee that explains who is part of the committee and what the expectation is of those involved.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked that the cannabis scholarship item be brought back to the agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to have the cannabis scholarship item be brought back to the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on February 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 11:48 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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