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 28, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday February 28, 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 regular session meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the agenda as presented
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
C. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Flores announced a developer will be developing 22 single family residences in the area of Racoon and Kendall. He provided an update about the Bartlett Ave paving projects within the city. He thanked City Clerk Lopez for the grant she was about to secure.
City Clerk Lopez provided information on the grants she obtained and thanked Virginia.
D. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about an event at the high school for youth. He spoke about the SCAG tour and seeing the new Adelanto sign that is up. He spoke about work in the community.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the various events. She spoke about working with the 34 City Council Minutes
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Council Member Jeannette spoke about the VVTA meeting canceled for February. She spoke about the bus shelters that were missing and she brought the request to the VVTA. She stated that the yard has shelters from 10 years ago. She requested they be put up immediately. She spoke about the event June 1st that is the Annual Gospel Event.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos stated it has been a busy few weeks. He spoke about Council Members attending events and getting seen by other organizations. He spoke about various meetings and events he attended. He spoke about the importance of mental health.
Mayor Reyes thanked the council for being active. He spoke about wanting to have a 75% graduation rate. He thanked Principal Purcell and spoke about the Lady Saints. He stated it was an honor to speak at the Adelanto Elementary School District. He spoke about helping the school with crossing guards. He attended the Desert Air Quality meeting and there was no reportable action. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem for the relationship with SCAG. He spoke about the wellness centers he toured and that he wants to offer transitional services.
E. PRESENTATIONS
None.
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:52 p.m.
William Buckle: He is present on behalf of Abel from Curbside as they are interested in utilizing the Glasper Center.
Morris Snow: Stated he wants to urge everyone to vote no on Measure U. He spoke about a High Desert Casino and that the previous council at that time kept raising the taxes for the casino and ran them out.
Danny Oros: He spoke about his youtube channel and doing an adopt a street.
Ms. Debby Spoke about living in the community for 25 years. Spoke about notices they receive and complying with the notices.
Dave Tristan: is from the American Legion Post 229 and they are actively trying to save the post.
He stated they have been working hard and spoke about feeding people in the community.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:05 p.m.
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3 G. 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 with item #5 through #22 being pulled for discussion by Council Member Jeannette.
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 –
January 11, 2023 – Regular March 15, 2023 – Special
February 8, 2023 – Regular March 22, 2023 -Regular
February 22, 2023 – Regular April 12, 2023 – Regular
March 4, 2023 – Regular May 10, 2023 - Regular
3. Receive and File Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
4. Receive and File Illness, Injury, Prevention, Program IIPP.
5. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 3128-221-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 3128-221-26 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
6. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 0459-354-08 RESOLUTION NO. 24-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
0459-354-08 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
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4 ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
7. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 0459-441-45 RESOLUTION NO. 24-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
0459-441-45 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
8. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 3129-261-14 RESOLUTION NO. 24-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
3129-261-14 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
9. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 3129-261-69 RESOLUTION NO. 24-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
3129-261-69 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
10. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 3129-261-70 RESOLUTION NO. 24-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
3129-261-70 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
11. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 0459-354-07 37 City Council Minutes
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5 RESOLUTION NO. 24-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
0459-354-07 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
12. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 0459-182-18 RESOLUTION NO. 24-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
0459-182-18 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
13. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 0459-182-27 RESOLUTION NO. 24-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
0459-182-27 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
14. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 0459-182-28 RESOLUTION NO. 24-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
0459-182-28 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
15. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 03103-074-41 RESOLUTION NO. 24-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
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6 3103-074-41 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
16. Declaration of Surplus Property Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 3132-271-05 RESOLUTION NO. 24-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
3132-271-05 IS SURPLUS LAND AND IS NO LONGER NECESSARY
FOR THE CITY’S USE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND
ACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
17. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 0459-821-72 RESOLUTION NO. 24-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
0459-821-72 IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
18. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 0459-821-73 RESOLUTION NO. 24-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
0459-821-73 IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
19. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 3128-671-01 RESOLUTION NO. 24-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
3128-671-01 IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
20. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to AB 1486 – APN 3128-751-79 RESOLUTION NO. 24-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
3128-751-79 IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
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7 21. Approval of loan agreement between the City of Adelanto and the Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
22. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 23/24-08-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check WarrantNo.149807 through 150198 in the total amount of $13,398,337.63
b. City of Adelanto EFT - NA
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
H. 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. Approve the Water Supply Assessment for the Proposed Adelanto Industrial Center Project requested by Adelanto Land Acquisitions, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. APUA 24-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO PUBLIC
UTILITY AUTHORITY
5. Approval of the loan agreement between the City of Adelanto and the Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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8 I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY NEW BUSINESS
1. PROPOSAL FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AT CITY OF ADELANTO WATER FACILITIES. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Upon Council's direction, staff will proceed with the actions as directed, moving forward with the implementation of the comprehensive surveillance system to secure the City of Adelanto's water facilities.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Ram presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued regarding the items.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:30 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:32 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve staff will proceed with the actions as directed, moving forward with the implementation of the comprehensive surveillance system to secure the City of Adelanto's water facilities Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RE-ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC CITY
COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR AWARDING
SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE CITY’S CANNABIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (MARC)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-26 re-establishing an ad hoc City Council committee to establish criteria to establish criteria for awarding scholarships through the City’s cannabis scholarship program.
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9 RESOLUTION NO. 24-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA,
RE-ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE CITY’S CANNABIS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to do this item first so that the school employees may leave and get some rest.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
City Attorney Tran presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:38 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:38 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to Adopt Resolution No. 24-26 re-establishing an ad hoc City Council committee to establish criteria to establish criteria for awarding scholarships through the City’s cannabis scholarship program.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. NEW BUSINESS – REVIEW OF FIREWORKS STANDS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND AMEND ORDINANCE’S NO’S 494, 516, AND 599 AS
DIRECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVE FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 649 (JESSIE/TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Request that the City Council review and make any changes to the existing Fireworks Ordinance and Approve the changes and adopt for a first reading Ordinance No. 649.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to keep the meeting open until 10:30 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
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10 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to keep the meeting open past 10:30 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:26 p.m.
David: spoke on behalf of the American Legion and that this event is the lifeline for the legion.
Stevonna Evans: Hopes the council will consider a percentage as not every non-profit makes a lot of money.
Enrique: Stated this is his 3rd year as a small church and they rely on the funds to help the community.
Ed Camargo: shared he is representing the HIgh Desert Devils and Devillettes and that it is ridiculous.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:42 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove, seconded by Council Member Meza all of the non profit organizations have to pay $600 and taxes and the TNT company determines who gets the booths so the city stays out of it and removes the adopt a street requirement.
Roll Call Vote:
Meza: Yes
Uptergrove: Yes
Jeannette: Yes
Ramos: Yes
Reyes: No
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Mayor Reyes voting no).
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Todd provided information on the Surplus Land Act.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment.
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11 Kedra: Spoke about her business and that she was excited when she saw the item as it was a possibility for her to purchase land at a reasonable price to expand her business.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve items #5 through #22 being pulled for discussion by Council Member Jeannette.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza requested a list of daycares in the city via business licenses.
Council Member Uptergrove asked for a presentation from Options for Youth regarding their programs they have available for the summer.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have a presentation from Options for Youth.
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 part of the committee is and what the expectations are of those involved.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have a presentation from the Emergency Disaster Planning Committee that explains who part of the committee is 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 for a state of the city during the spring. He also asked for a proclamation for the Lady Saint’s championship for winning CIF.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, 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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12 M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on March 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 11:02 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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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING & SPECIAL CONCURRENT MEETING
OF THE ADELANTO CITY COUNCIL,
ADELANTO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,
THE ADELANTO COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION,
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
March 13, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 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. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54056.9(d)(1). (one case)
a. Cynthia Herrera v. City of Adelanto, et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVDS190(478)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO §54056.9(b)(1): (one case)
City Attorney Todd announced the closed session items.
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