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
June 12, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Session Meeting on Wednesday June 12, 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 7:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes noted as absent.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the Mayor Reyes absence as excused.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
Invocation: Council Member Jeannette.
Flag Salute: Council Member Meza.
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
C. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about attending the ICMA annual conference. He shared that he is pleased to announce this morning not only do we have a balanced budget for the fiscal year 24/25 but we also have a surplus for the first time in over a decade. 11 City Council Minutes
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2 D. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., he would like everyone to come out to Richardson Park for food, games and great family fun.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about a collaboration with the Sherriff’s Department, the District Attorney’s office, Providence St. Mary’s team for those victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about attending the Victor Valley Transit Authority meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about attending the State of the County Meeting with Council Member Jeannette. He spoke about attending a strategy meeting and lunch with Director Wolf from SBCTA as well as Supervisor Joe Baker. He asked if anyone sees anything to do with transportation to please reach out so they can get the info to SBCTA.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from City of Adelanto to Lt. Ryan Smith for his years of service.
2. Update by Captain Ken Lutz.
Capitan Lutz provided an update that they have had 169 converters marked. He stated the next event will be on the 29th at Richardson Park. He shared there is no cost to residents that the registration has to show they are a citizen within the city.
3. Presentation by Excelsior.
Rhonda Dennis shared they are located at the logistics airport. She explained they offer blended learning programs for student’s 7th - 12th grade. She stated that they are a charter school which means that they are a high performing school. The focus of Excelsior is to provide motivating, challenging, and safe learning opportunities.
4. Presentation by Rolling Start.
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 8:14 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 8:14 p.m.
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3 G. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza 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 of Commercial and Residential Recycling Department report.
3. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY24/25) Amendment 8 for City fire protection and emergency medical services provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment.
4. Receive and file Business License Department Report.
5. Receive and File Community Safety 2nd Quarter Report. \
6. Adopt Resolution 24-43 of the City of Adelanto, calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election for certain officers. Requesting consolidation of such Election with the County of San Bernardino, adopting regulations for candidates for Elective Office for such Election regarding Candidate Statements, and providing for the determination of tie votes.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; (2) REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO WITH ANY AND ALL ELECTIONS HELD ON SUCH DATE; (3) REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO PROVIDE
SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR SUCH
ELECTION; (4) ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE FOR SUCH ELECTION REGARDING CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS; AND (5) PROVIDING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF TIE
VOTES BY LOT UNLESS THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS THE PROVISIONS OF ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 15651(b) PRIOR TO THE CONDUCT OF
THE ELECTION RESULTING IN THE TIE VOTE
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2 7. Approval of various items regarding the Silver Peak/ AES project.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
H. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, 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 of various items regarding the Silver Peak/ AES project.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
I. NEW BUSINESS
None.
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza asked to have Code Enforcement look into a weed abatement program. He also asked for a safe and sound space for the food vendors as a discussion item. He requested to look at the City of Buckeye, Arizona for an illegal dumping program.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened public comment at 8:18 p.m.
Rhonda shared she lives off of Stevens and Air Expressway and there is a problem with a smell of weed with the weed businesses in the area.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos closed public comment at 8:19 p.m.
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3 M. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos voting yes, Mayor Reyes noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez,City Clerk
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