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Regular Meeting
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2 E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 6:01 p.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 7:03 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 REPORT
City Manager Flores wanted to acknowledge and thank Patricia Nichols Butler, Director of the Community Action Partnership for the Inland Empire for her guidance. He provided an update on various projects throughout the city.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza provided an update on sports programs in the city. He’s hoping to bring more events to the city.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the microchip and vaccination clinic coming up. She 47 City Council Minutes
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3 thanked the Christ of the Good Shepherd and acknowledged they are doing incredible things in Adelanto.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the microchip clinic being cash only. Dr. Jensen at the Narrows provides low cost spay and neuter. She spoke about the meetings and conferences she attended.
Mayor Pro Tem spoke about on February 29th there were about 25-30 kids at the council chambers.
He spoke about the meetings and workshops he attended.
Mayor Reyes spoke about the gas station that is set to open in June at 395 and Mojave. He spoke about meetings and events that he attended.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentations by Options for Youth
2. Proclamation for Adelanto Saints Basketball
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:50 p.m.
Dr. Wilson, president of High Desert Sports Foundation, announced that they are a 501C3 and would like to build a facility with fields and a sports complex. She stated their newest acquisition is 80 acres in Victorville.
Ebony Purcell shared that she is the principal of Adelanto. She thanked the council for their participation. She also thanked them for the scholarship.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment.
M. 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.
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4 3. Receive and file the Authority’s annual audit report and financial statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
N. 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 with item #6 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 –
May 24, 2023 – Regular May 31, 2023 – Special
June 7, 2023 – Special June 14, 2023 -Special
June 28, 2023 – Regular July 12, 2023 – Regular
July 26, 2023 – Regular
3. Receive and file Business License report.
4. Acceptance of Parcel Map Light Manufacturing Zone-20060 – To Construct 8 Warehouses.
5. Acceptance of Parcel Map Manufacture Industrial Zone-20461 – To Construct Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Buildings.
6. Approve a change order to the construction contract agreement with Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $47,640.96.
7. Approval to enter into a five-year agreement with Spectrum.
8. Receive and file report on cannabis activities from July 1, 2023-December 31, 2023. 49 City Council Minutes
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5 9. Approval of 2nd reading of Ordinance 649 entitled:
ORDINANCE 649
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.65.030(H) PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREWORKS LICENSES.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. 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. Approval to enter into a five-year agreement with Spectrum.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIPT OF ADELANTO’S “GO GREEN” SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE CITY’S CANNABIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. (MARC) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-27 establishing eligibility requirements for Adelanto’s “Go Green” Scholarship.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE CITY’S “GO GREEN” SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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6 City Attorney Marc presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued regarding the education areas and guidelines.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:15 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to dopt Resolution No. 24-27 establishing eligibility requirements for Adelanto’s “Go Green” Scholarship.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Approve a change order to the construction contract agreement with Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $47,640.96.
Saba provided an explanation regarding the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve item #6 on the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to look into ordinances for beautification of the city.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
S. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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7 T. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on March 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 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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