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
May 8, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday May 8, 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 regular session meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve Mayor Pro Tem Ramos absence.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Reyes
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
C. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Mayor Reyes requested new business items #3 and #4 be postponed until the next agenda since Mayor Pro Tem Ramos is absent.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to remove new business items #3 and #4 to a future agenda since Mayor Pro Tem Ramos is not present. 78 City Council Minutes
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2 Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about the various items that will be discussed during the presentations.
E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about all the events taking place at the stadium. He spoke about the girls flag football. He spoke about the housing development taking place in the city.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the cannabis tours she took. She spoke about going on ride-along with the Sheriff’s Department.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the various meetings she attended.
Mayor Reyes wished Captain Lutz a happy birthday. He spoke about the groundbreaking of a housing development in the area.
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from City of Adelanto to Lt. Ryan Smith for his years of service.
2. Presentation by City of Adelanto’s Energy Consultant Jose Hernandez.
3. Presentation by Dr. Gil Keinan regarding Pro Housing Element Update.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:17 p.m.
Mrs. Bryant: Thanked the council members for coming out and showing their love on April 13th at their grand opening.
Mr. Richard Macias: Commended the council for how the city is growing and everything that is taking place within the city.
Mr. Denny: Thanked the council for all they do in showing positivity to the community.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:26 p.m.
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3 H. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the consent calendar as presented.
4. 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.
5. Receive and file Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Annual Report.
6. Receive and file Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Monthly Report.
7. Receive and file Commercial and Residential Recycling Department 1st. Quarter Report.
8. Receive and File Business License Department Report
9. Approval of 2nd Reading of Ordinance 650 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 650
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
10. Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Adelanto and Local Equity LLC.
11. Approval of first (1st) amendment to the professional Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Adelanto and Mad Studios.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
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4 I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza 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. Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Adelanto and Local Equity LLC.
3. Approval Professional Services Agreement between the Adelanto Public Utility Authority and Political Dynamics.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 651 - AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE CITY
MANAGER'S AUTHORIZATION THRESHOLD FOR ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FROM $30,000 TO $75,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 651 a proposed Amendment to increase the City Manager's authorization threshold for entering into contracts from $30,000 to $75,000. This adjustment aligns with current market conditions and operational needs while maintaining appropriate checks and balances.
ORDINANCE NO. 651
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AMENDING SECTION 3.10.270(E) OF THE ADELANTO MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO CITY MANAGER CONTRACT AUTHORITY
City Attorney Todd presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 8:26 p.m.
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5 Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 8:26 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve Ordinance No. 651 a proposed Amendment to increase the City Manager's authorization threshold for entering into contracts from $30,000 to $75,000. This adjustment aligns with current market conditions and operational needs while maintaining appropriate checks and balances.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
2. DISCUSSION TINY HOMES COMMUNITY PROGRAM. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council is to discuss and provide direction and feedback.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Direction given is to start doing workshops and gather information regarding the item and bring back to a future agenda.
3. DISCUSSION ITEM UTILITY BOX PROGRAM. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council is to discuss and provide direction and feedback.
Item removed and will be placed on the next council agenda.
4. DISCUSSION ITEM MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council is to discuss and provide direction and feedback.
Item removed and will be placed on the next council agenda.
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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6 Council Member Meza asked for community engagement to honor 3-5 mothers and fathers within the community and have the children write in why they should be recognized for mothers day and father’s day.
Council Member Uptergrove asked for additional information on how to support National Night Out.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove, seconded by Mayor Reyes to look into additional information on ways to support National Night Out.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
Council Member Jeannette asked for Rocking Disability to provide a presentation on the next agenda.
Mayor Reyes asked if the time frame could be amended on the CUP for transparency to 6 months to a year.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to look into amending the time frame on the CUP for transparency to possibly 6 months to a year.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on May 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos 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
May 22, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular & Special Concurrent Meeting on Wednesday May 22, 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 regular session meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Council Member Uptergrove
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Clerk Lopez stated presentations #1 and #3 are removed from the agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette 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 REPORT
City Manager Flores wished Mayor Pro Tem Ramos a happy birthday. He spoke about the update on the new park on Chamberlain. He thanked Richard for all his work within the city. He stated the next road improvement is going to be Bellflower Road. He asked the residents to complete the voting for the Movies in the Park.
D. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
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