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
March 27, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday March 27, 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, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Uptergrove excused.
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened the closed session meeting.
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2 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, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Uptergrove excused.
Invocation: Mayor Reyes
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd stated no reportable action taken.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about capital improvement projects and additional projects within the city.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Jeannette thanked the Sherriff’s Department for their card regarding her son passing. She spoke about meetings that she attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the meetings he attended. He shared that the City hosted for the first time ever the California League of Cities meeting.
Mayor Reyes spoke about El Montecito Restaurant being honored for the small business of the month. He thanked Ed Camargo for still doing a cleanup even though it is not required any longer.
He spoke about meetings he attended.
K. PRESENTATIONS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:33 p.m.
Mr. Danny: He wanted to provide an update on his Youtube channel. He’s been working with a 54 City Council Minutes
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3 group of ladies who are trying to clean up Adelanto. He shared their plans for where they are going to be cleaning.
Mrs. Dennis: She spoke about Excelsior Charter School and that she is the Principal of the School of Business Innovation.
Mrs. Bryant: She spoke about being awarded a grant from HUD to open up the High Desert Counseling Agency. She stated that she wanted to give a certificate of appreciation from Mayor Reyes.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:42 p.m.
M. 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 #4 pulled for discussion.
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 –
August 23, 2023 – Regular August 30, 2023 – Special
September 6, 2023 – Special September 13, 2023 -Regular October 11, 2023 – Regular October 25, 2023 – Regular
December 13 2023 – Regular
3. Receive and file Burrtec Commercial and Recycle Monthly report.
4. Review and approve issuance of Requests for Proposals for the use of the Senior Center and the Community Center.
5. Authorize the execution of Amendment No. 4 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG).
6. Adopt Resolution 24-28 appointing Dr. Gil Keinan as the City Treasurer.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-28
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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DR. GIL KEINAN AS THE CITY TREASURER PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.10.030 OF THE ADELANTO
MUNICIPAL CODE
7. Receive and file Community Safety Quarterly Report.
8. Receive and File City of Adelanto 2023 HCD Annual Progress Report (APR)- Pursuant to the State Department of Housing and Community Development Planning staff is required to share the City of Adelanto’s 2023 HCD Annual Progress Report with the Planning Commission and City Council prior to the April 1st submission deadline.
9. Declaration of Surplus Property Under the Surplus Property Act – The Community Center/Senior Center and Surrounding Property At 11555 and 11565 Cortez Avenue, Adelanto, CA (APN 0459-221-06)
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS
11555 AND 11565 CORTEZ AVENUE, ADELANTO, CA (APN 0459-221- 06) 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 Under the Surplus Property Act - The Sheriff Dispatch Station And Ancillary Facilities At 11613 Bartlett Avenue, Adelanto, CA (APN 0459-182- 02 and APN 0459-182-23)
RESOLUTION NO. 24-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS
11613 BARTLETT AVENUE, ADELANTO, CA (APN 0459-182-02 AND APN 0459-182-23) 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. Appoint Mayor Reyes and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to be the Delegate and Alternate on the High Desert Regional Steering Committee Meeting
12. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 23/24-09-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check WarrantNo.150199 through 150309 in the total 56 City Council Minutes
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b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 2010 through 2026 in the total amount of $8,677.24
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
O. NEW BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION ITEM – MOVIES IN THE PARK 2024. (BRENDA)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction for the movies in the park 2024.
City Clerk Lopez presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:57 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:58 p.m.
Council agreed to do two movies each month during August and September. It was requested to get input from the residents.
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6 P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Reyes asked for proclomations to be provided to him for the Polynesian Event he is hosting so that he may be able to hand them out on May 18th.
Council Member Meza asked for the street that goes through County to the high school if there is anything that can be done because of the road conditions. He also asked for Marconi Park to be cleaned up before football starts.
Mayor Reyes also spoke about issues with off roading safety and concerns.
Mayor Reyes spoke about the need to bring awareness for making sure people know that the parks need to be reserved.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to bring awareness for making sure people know that the parks need to be reserved.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
Mayor Reyes asked for an RFP or RFQ regarding cleaning up the desert.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to get a RFP or RFQ to clean up the desert.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
R. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
S. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
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7 Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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