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
April 10, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday April 10, 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: Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Jeannette excused.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve Council Member Jeannettes absence.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
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2 D. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 – Employment, Position: Finance Director
The City Attorney announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 6:01 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened the closed session meeting at 6:01 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular session meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Council Members present: Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Jeannette excused.
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd stated no reportable action taken.
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3 I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about the Bartlett Project being completed within the next couple of weeks. He provided an update on Jonathan Park. He spoke about a groundbreaking at Racoon and Camper for the new home builder Oasis.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about Girls One Legacy Football starting April 20th.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about Adelanto Little League being around for a long time. She spoke about Coach Frank Hernandez and the illness he has been diagnosed with. She asked for prayers for him.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos provided updates on the meetings that he attended. He gave a shout out to Planner Jim Hirsch. He spoke about the Sheriff’s Department.
Mayor Reyes spoke about meetings he attended. He provided updates regarding projects within the city and economic growth. He spoke about the Sheriff’s Department.
K. PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Flores requested the Proclamation for the Ted Williams Family to the beginning of the agenda.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:42 p.m.
Mrs. Garcia: She spoke about Mayor Reyes not attending an event held by Unidos Adelanto.
Tanya Bryant: invited the council to their grand opening event on April 13th.
Danny: spoke about the clean up on April 22nd at Aster and Bartlett at 10am.
Debbie: spoke about employees not doing anything when concerns are brought up.
Mrs. Torres: A resident of Adelanto who spoke about the school ratings. She shared concerns about going to parks in the area. She spoke about safety concerns overall.
Diana Esmeralda: shared she sent an email earlier to the city and she wanted to speak on it. It was about a dispensary. She read the email out loud.
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4 Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:04 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 with an amendment to item #3 to have a total amount of $40,000.00.
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 Business License Department Report.
3. Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement for Human Resources Consulting Services.
4. Approve Resolution No. 24-36 authorizing submission of a claim to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds for Jonathan Street / Chamberlaine Way Transit Stop Improvements project.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A CLAIM
TO THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS FOR TRANSIT
IMPROVEMENTS AT JONATHAN STREET PROJECT
5. Adopt Resolution No. 24-37 reciting the fact of the election and such other matters provided by law.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD THE PRESIDENTIAL
PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 5, 2024, DECLARING THE
RESULT AND SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
6. Declaration of Surplus Property Under the Surplus Property Act - The Property in Front of City Hall Along Air Expressway and Highway 395 at 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto CA 92301 – City Hall (APN 0459-221-20 and APN 0459-221-04).
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 11600 AIR
EXPRESSWAY, ADELANTO, CA 92301 (APN 0459-221-20 AND APN 0459- 221-04) 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
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
N. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY NEW BUSINESS
1. RANCHO ROAD AND VIOLET ROAD EMERGENCY VALVE REPLACEMENT. (KAVOUSE/RICHARD)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approves the construction contract agreement with High Desert Underground Inc. in the amount of $126,695.00 to provide emergency valve repair work at the intersection of Violet Road and Adelanto Road including Rancho Road and Adelanto Road.
Engineer Consultant Burgess presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:11 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:11 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to approves the construction contract agreement with High Desert Underground Inc. in the amount of $126,695.00 to provide emergency valve repair work at the intersection of Violet Road and Adelanto Road including Rancho Road and Adelanto Road.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
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6 O. NEW BUSINESS
1. CITY OF ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION OF ADELANTO VILLA-TRACT 20507 (2023-031) (SABA) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the next and final steps to complete the annexation process for Tract 20507.
It is requested that the City Council open the Public Hearing regarding the annexation of Tract 20507 to the District and the proposed assessments in order to accept public testimony and any written protests regarding these proceedings. Upon conclusion of the public testimony, the Mayor will close the Public Hearing and direct the City Clerk or their designee to open and tabulate the ballots received, which may take a few minutes. Upon completion of the tabulation, the City Clerk will present to the City Council the results of that tabulation which will be in the form of total dollars ($) in support of the assessments (“Yes” votes) and the total dollars ($) opposed to the assessments (“No” votes); and as a matter of procedure, the City Council would then adopt the first of two resolutions which formally declares the results of protest ballot proceedings. Based on the weighted ballot tabulation results, if the “No” votes exceed the “Yes” votes then there is a majority protest of the proposed assessments, and the City Council will abandon any further proceedings at this time to annex this Annexation Territory to the District or to levy the annual assessments.
If majority protest does not exist, it is requested that the City Council adopt the second resolution which formally annexes Tract 20507 to the District, confirms the Assessment Diagram and assessments outlined in the Engineer’s Report, and orders the levy and collection of the assessments for the Annexation Territory to be collected on the County tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 as identified in the Engineer’s Report.
1. CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT 20507 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.
2. AFTER RECEIVING ALL TESTIMONY, CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND
DIRECT CITY CLERK OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO TABULATE THE BALLOTS RETURNED.
3. UPON COMPLETION OF THE BALLOT TABULATION ADOPT THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-32
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT
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7 2023/2024 AND APPROVING certain RELATED ACTIONS.
4. IF MAJORITY PROTEST DOES NOT EXIST, ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION (Otherwise no further action is required).
RESOLUTION NO. 24-33
CONFIRMING THE ANNEXATION OF PARCELS WITHIN adelanto villa-TRACT 20507 TO THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1, THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, OVERRULING ALL PROTESTS CONCERNING THE
ASSESSMENTS, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
City Attorney Todd presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes recused himself. Mayor Pro Tem Ramos will run the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 8:17 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 8:17 p.m.
City Clerk Lopez stated there were no ballots against the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to adopt Resolution Number 24-32 and Resolution Number 24-33.
Motion carried 3-0 ( Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent, Mayor Reyes recused).
2. CITY OF ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION OF ADELANTO VILLA-TRACT 20507 (2023-031). (SABA) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the next and final steps to complete the annexation process for Tract 20507.
It is requested that the City Council open the Public Hearing regarding the annexation of Tract 20507 to the District and the proposed assessments in order to accept public testimony and any written protests regarding these proceedings. Upon conclusion of the public testimony, the Mayor will close the Public Hearing and direct the City Clerk or their designee to open and tabulate the ballots received, which may take a few minutes. Upon completion of the tabulation, the City Clerk will present to the City Council the results of that tabulation which will be in the form of total dollars ($) in support of the assessments (“Yes” votes) and the total dollars ($) opposed to the assessments (“No” votes); and as a matter of procedure, the City Council would then adopt the first of two resolutions which formally declares the results of protest ballot proceedings. Based on the weighted ballot tabulation results, if the “No” votes exceed the “Yes” votes then there is a majority protest 66 City Council Minutes
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8 of the proposed assessments, and the City Council will abandon any further proceedings at this time to annex this Annexation Territory to the District or to levy the annual assessments.
If majority protest does not exist, it is requested that the City Council adopt the second resolution which formally annexes Tract 20507 to the District, confirms the Assessment Diagram and assessments outlined in the Engineer’s Report, and orders the levy and collection of the assessments for the Annexation Territory to be collected on the County tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 as identified in the Engineer’s Report.
1.) CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT 20507 TO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.
2.) AFTER RECEIVING ALL TESTIMONY, CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND
DIRECT CITY CLERK OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO TABULATE THE BALLOTS RETURNED.
3. UPON COMPLETION OF THE BALLOT TABULATION ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-34
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT
PROCEEDING CONDUCTED FOR THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ANNEXATION OF ADELANTO Villa-TRACT 20507 TO THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND APPROVING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS.
4. IF MAJORITY PROTEST DOES NOT EXIST, ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION (Otherwise no further action is required).
RESOLUTION NO. 24-35
CONFIRMING THE ANNEXATION OF PARCELS WITHIN ADELANTO VillaTRACT 20507 TO THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, OVERRULING ALL PROTESTS
CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENTS, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
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9 City Attorney Todd presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 8:19 p.m.
Mrs. Torres: Had questions regarding where the lights will be.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 8:20 p.m.
City Clerk Lopez stated there were no ballots against the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to adopt Resolution Number 24-34 and Resolution Number 24-35.
Motion carried 3-0 (Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent, Mayor Reyes recused).
Mayor Reyes rejoined the meeting.
P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for the utility box program back for discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to bring back the utility box program for discussion.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
R. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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10 S. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Jeannette noted as absent).
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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
April 24, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular and Special Concurrent Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 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 §54956.9(d)(1). (one case)
a. Apolonio Gutierrez v. City of Adelanto, et al. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2100345)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (D)(2). (one case)
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2 City Attorney Todd announced the closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 6:03 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 6:03 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 6:03 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 7:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Mayor Reyes
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 announced that it was Administrative Professionals Day and he wanted to recognize Virginia and Brenda.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
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3 day for One Legacy girls flag football. He spoke about various meetings he attended.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the community rallying around her and her family after her husband was involved in an accident. She congratulated a high school student named Dixia who completed a 1600m run. She spoke about services in the community available.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the support that she has received since her son has passed away. She spoke about various meetings she attended.
Mayor Pro Tem thanked Captain Lutz for being present. He spoke about businesses that are looking at Adelanto.
Mayor Reyes spoke about the taxes that are placed on house prices. He spoke about graduation. He spoke about various events that took place.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month was presented.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:00 p.m.
Anita Anderson: spoke about the green trash cans not being large enough. She spoke about the cost of the next larger size trash can. She had questions about if the council voted on the prices and sizes. She spoke about concerns she has about the field filled with weeds on Victor. She spoke about calling in the issues with the field only to be told her original complaint was not filed.
She spoke about the violence in the area.
Danny: thanked Mayor Pro Tem Ramos for sharing positive stories. He thanked everyone for their help during the Earth Day Cleanup.
Mariana: spoke about the genocide in Gaza that’s been taking place for the last 6 months.
Priscilla Munoz: an organizer for High Desert Palestine. She asked for the council to step in and call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Alexis DeJesus: spoke about the issues in Gaza as well.
Parker Dukes: spoke for immediate action for what’s happening in Gaza.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:19 p.m.
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4 M. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette 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. Adopt the attached Resolution and declare the property identified as 11555 and 11565 Cortez Avenue and a portion of 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, CA (APN 0459-221-06) as Surplus Land that is no longer necessary for the City’s use and direct the City Manager to follow the procedures set forth in the Surplus Land Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO DECLARING THAT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 11555 AND 11565 CORTEZ AVENUE AND A PORTION OF 11600 AIR EXPRESSWAY, 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
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
N. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the consent calendar as presented.
1. Approval of Water Department Report.
2. Approval of Sewer Department Report.
3. Consideration of Agreements for the Lease and Transfer of Water Rights and Make-Up Obligation to the Mojave Basin Area Watermaster.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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5 O. PUBLIC HEARING
1. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE CITY’S CANNABIS RETAILER REGULATIONS. (Louis/Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 650, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, REPEALING SECTION 17.80.130 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 8.60.030, 17.200.140, AND 17.80.120 OF THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING THE CITY’S
CANNABIS RETAILER REGULATIONS
The City Attorney Marc Tran presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued regarding the education areas and guidelines.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:25 p.m.
Mr. Serrano: he shared he is the owner of a cannabis company and that they are grateful to do business in the city.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:29 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 650.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. APUA NEW BUSINESS
1. ADELANTO WATER TREATMENT PLANT – AERZEN TURBO BLOWER ADDITION. (Kavouse/Richard)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City of Adelanto purchase the Single Stage High Speed Centrifugal Turbo Blower manufactured by Aerzen in the amount of $179,730.44.
Kavouse provided an explanation regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:39 p.m.
Citizen: spoke about the cost of the item.
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6 Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:41 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to purchase the Single Stage High Speed Centrifugal Turbo Blower manufactured by Aerzen in the amount of $179,730.44.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. APUA NEW BUSINESS - SPECIAL CONCURRENT
1. APPROVAL OF FIRM PROPOSAL TOTALING $84,744.50 FOR XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA, INC. TO FURNISH ONE FLYGT MODEL NP-3202.095 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP FOR INSTALLATION AT THE AWTP. (Kavouse/Richard) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the FIRM proposal from Xylem Water Solutions USA, inc. to furnish one (1) Model NP-3202.095 Submersible Pump for installation at the City of Adelanto WWTP in the amount of $84,744.50 per Adelanto Municipal Code 3.10.270(B).
Kavouse provided an explanation regarding the item.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:06 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:06 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza approve the FIRM proposal from Xylem Water Solutions USA, inc. to furnish one (1) Model NP-3202.095 Submersible Pump for installation at the City of Adelanto WWTP in the amount of $84,744.50 per Adelanto Municipal Code 3.10.270(B).
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
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7 Council Member Meza asked City Manager Flores to check into AI for grant writing or anything else that we can use it for.
Council Member Uptergrove asked for a presentation on services that are offered over the summer for students.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove, seconded by Council Member Meza to have a presentation on services that are offered over the summer for students.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Jeannette asked for a presentation from Rolling Start to share what services are available.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a presentation on services that are offered for those with disabilities.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for the utility box program to be brought back to the agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to have a bring back the utility box program to the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for a military banner program in place.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to have a military banner program in place.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for a recreation scholarship program that is similar to what the City of Fontana is doing to be brought to the agenda for discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a recreation scholarship program.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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8 Mayor Reyes asked for a staff report or a memo regarding the pro housing element.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to have staff provide an update regarding the pro housing element.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
T. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
U. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on May 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 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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