City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
May 22, 2024
2 Council Member Meza spoke about the girls’ flag football event. He spoke about a free football camp at Adelanto High School this saturday. He spoke about the Major Vibes event.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about touring the library. She spoke about the Summer Reading Program and all the additional events that are happening. She spoke about Movies in the Park and asked residents to vote.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the various meetings she attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about the vaccine clinic. He gave a shout out to Deputy Mora. He thanked Virginia and Brenda for all their hard work. He spoke about his meeting with CalTrans and other various meetings he attended.
Mayor Reyes shared he had lunch with United Adelanto. He touched on the access agreement with CalTrans. He thanked the council for their support. He shared to save the date of June 13th for the State of the City Event. He congratulated Council Member Uptergrove for becoming a new board member at Community Action Partnership.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from City of Adelanto to Lt. Ryan Smith for his years of service.
2. Presentation Options for Youth.
3. Presentation by Rolling Start
City Clerk Lopez stated presentations #1 and #3 are removed from the agenda. A powerpoint presentation was provided for Options for Youth.
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:29 p.m.
Mr. Danny: Thanked the council members for supporting his clean up efforts.
Heather Gaines: She asked if there is a policy regarding residents using the city services to create complaints against other residents that are false.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:32 p.m.
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3 G. 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 2nd Reading of Ordinance 651 entitled:
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
3. Approve Amendment No. 28 to the agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the Sheriff’s Department to provide City law enforcement services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $7,744,479 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
4. Approval of Resolution No. 24-41 authorizing filing of project application for Bellflower Park and delegates the authority to the City Manager, or designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project scope.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-41
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET ACT OF 2023,
19.561(B)(13) $500,000 TO THE CITY OF ADELANTO, FOR BELLFLOWER PARK.
5. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 23/24-11-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No.150310 through 150494 in the total amount of $ 4,797,885.12
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 2027 through 2179 in the total amount of $2,830,184.59
6. Approval of organizations eligible for Fireworks Stands.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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4 H. 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 Water Department Report.
3. Approval of Sewer Department Report.
4. Approval of the request for Services to KEC Engineers, Inc. to update the City of Adelanto’s ArcGIS database.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-40 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP FOR CONTRACT FINANCE
SERVICES AND ADOPTING FINDINGS TO DISPENSE WITH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 24-40 making findings that, given the nature of the services, competitive bidding will not result in the lowest price to the City, and therefore dispensing with the competitive bidding process, and awarding a contract to Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP to provide various finance services in an amount not to exceed $160,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
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5 RESOLUTION 24-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP.
FOR FINANCE SERVICES AND ADOPTING FINDINGS TO DISPENSE
WITH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 8:21 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 8:21 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to adopt Resolution 24-40 making findings that, given the nature of the services, competitive bidding will not result in the lowest price to the City, and therefore dispensing with the competitive bidding process, and awarding a contract to Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP to provide various finance services in an amount not to exceed $160,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-42 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT TRANSACTIONS SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS KOSMONT
FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR CONTRACT FINANCE SERVICES AND ADOPTING FINDINGS TO DISPENSE WITH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS. (JESSIE) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 24-42 making findings that, given the nature of the services, competitive bidding will not result in the lowest price to the City, and therefore dispensing with the competitive bidding process, and awarding a contract to Kosmont Financial Services to provide various finance services in an amount not to exceed $60,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
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6 RESOLUTION NO. 24-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT TRANSACTION SERVICES, INC DOING
BUSINESS AS KOSMONT FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR FINANCE
SERVICES AND ADOPTING FINDINGS TO DISPENSE WITH THE
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:33 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:33 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Council Member Meza to adopt Resolution 24-42 making findings that, given the nature of the services, competitive bidding will not result in the lowest price to the City, and therefore dispensing with the competitive bidding process, and awarding a contract to Kosmont Financial Services to provide various finance services in an amount not to exceed $60,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ADELANTO AND HIGH DESERT SECOND CHANCE. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Lease Agreement, between the City of Adelanto and High Desert Second Chance, for $1 a year.
City Council Member Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:42 p.m.
Christina: Representing High Desert Second Chance thanked the staff and council for the opportunity.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:44 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the Lease Agreement, between the City of Adelanto and High Desert Second Chance, for $1 a year. 15 City Council Minutes
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7 Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
4. DISCUSSION ITEM UTILITY BOX PROGRAM. (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council will discuss and provide direction and feedback.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Council agreed the deadline to submit the artwork proposals would be June 26, 2024.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:54 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:55 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
Council gave direction to staff to have a deadline of June 26, 2024 and have a list of the utility box locations, and have the first one be a design with the city logo.
5. DISCUSSION ITEM MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM (JESSIE)
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council will discuss and provide direction and feedback.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 9:13 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 9:13 p.m.
Council gave direction to staff to complete the process as quickly as possible to have them ready and hung before July 4th.
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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8 K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza asked for an update from LANWAN.
Council Member Uptergrove asked for statistics on crime and safety within the city.
Council Member Jeannette asked for a report from the Sheriff’s Department. She also asked for a report from the VVTA.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 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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