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
July 24, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday July 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 regular session meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve Mayor Pro Tem Ramos absence.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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 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 REGARDING POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (d)(4) (one potential matter)
2. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 – 18 City Council Minutes
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2 ANNUAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
Title: City Manager
City Attorney Todd announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 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
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to convene into closed session at 6:02 p.m..
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes reconvened the regular meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve Mayor Pro Tem Ramos absence.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
Flag Salute: Council Member Meza
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd stated direction was given and the council unanimously approved the initiation of litigation.
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3 I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about public works installing bus shelters throughout the city. The new park on Chamberlaine / Jonathan is ahead of schedule. The city is looking to secure funds for a second new park on Bellflower. RFP has been put out for the remodeling of the Council Chambers.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza thanked the Sheriff and Fire Departments for their work on the 4th of July.
Backpacks were given out to the community by Danny. American Legion Post 229 will be giving out food every Friday.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the backpack event. She spoke about an event on 7/26 at the stadium.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about considering having the fireworks at the stadium where it can be controlled. She thanked the VVTA for the bus shelters.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos gave a big shout out to SCBTA & Director Wolfe for the self-powered zero emission train. He gave a shout out to Public Works for their hard work. If seniors need bed pads, diapers, or other items please reach out to the Council. He asked that the digital signs have signs to remind the community that school is starting back up. He spoke about meeting with the scholarship awardees on the process for the monies.
Mayor Reyes spoke about attending the Desert Mountain Division meeting in Mammoth. He spoke about the Quarterly Mayors Meeting and also the HDC meeting.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Carlos Sarmiento regarding DVL Donation.
Carlos Sarmiento presented the presentation on behalf of DVL Donation requesting sponsorship amount of $10,000.00
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:47 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:47 p.m.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR
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4 MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, 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. Approval of meeting minutes - January 10, 2024 Regular & Special Concurrent Meeting February 14, 2024 – Regular Meeting
February 28, 2024 – Regular Meeting
March 13, 2024 – Regular & Special Concurrent
March 27, 2024 – Regular Meeting, 2024
April 10, 2024 – Regular Meeting
April 24, 2024 – Regular & Special Concurrent
May 8, 2024 – Regular Meeting
May 22, 2024 – Regular Meeting
3. Receive and file Business License Department.
4. Receive and file the City’s single audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
5. Approval of 2nd Reading of Ordinance 652:
ORDINANCE NO. 652
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
CODE TO ESTABLISH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY
(AHO) ZONE, IMPLEMENT MINISTERIAL REVIEW OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, AND REZONE TWO
PROPERTIES (ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 24-01) IN THE CITY OF
ADELANTO TO IMPLEMENT THE ADELANTO GENERAL PLAN
2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
6. Approval of Resolution No. 24-62 updating the City's Job Classification and Salary Schedule for non-contract employees effective July 1, 2024.
7. Approval of Resolution No. 24-63 updating the City’s Fee Schedule to implement the new application fee for food vendors.
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5 RESOLUTION NO. 24-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE STUDY ON FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION FEE.
8. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25-01-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 150587 through 150638 in the total amount of $ 2,018,735.55.
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 2246 through 2365 in the total amount of $3,605,351.02 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 Reyes, 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.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. PUBLIC HEARING
1. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-02 PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION OF WATER AND SEWER STANDBY FEES BY THE COUNTY TAX
COLLECTOR AT THE SAME TIME AS AND TOGETHER WITH THE GENERAL TAXES OF THE CITY. (TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Open a Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 24-02 approving the report and placing Water and Sewer Standby Fees on the tax roll for collection by the County for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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6 APUA RESOLUTION NO. 24-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF
WATER AND SEWER STANDBY FEES BY THE COUNTY TAX
COLLECTOR AT THE SAME TIME AS AND TOGETHER WITH THE
GENERAL TAXES OF THE CITY.
City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:50 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:51 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt Resolution No. 24-02 approving the report and placing Water and Sewer Standby Fees on the tax roll for collection by the County for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Motion carried 4-1 (Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes Council Member Jeannette, voting No).
P. PUBLIC HEARING
1. OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE RESOLUTIONS 24-65 AND 24-66 RELATED
TO THE LEVY AND COLLECTIONS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (FY 2024/2025). (TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE RESOLUTIONS 24- 65 AND 24-66 RELATED TO THE LEVY AND COLLECTIONS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (FY 2024/2025).
RESOLUTION NO. 24-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
FOR THE ADELANTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
AND
RESOLUTION NO. 24-66
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7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ADELANTO
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:57 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:57 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve resolutions 24-65 and 24-66 related to the levy and collections of assessments for the adelanto landscape maintenance assessment district no. 1 for the fiscal year 2024-2025 (fy 2024/2025).
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO’S. 24-67 AND 24-68 RELATED
TO THE LEVY AND COLLECTIONS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (FY 2024/2025). (TODD)
RECOMMENDATION: Open a Public Hearing and approve Resolutions 24-67 and 24-68 as presented related to the levy and collections of assessments for the Adelanto Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY 2024/2025). (TODD) RESOLUTION NO. 24-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
AND
RESOLUTION NO. 24-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ADELANTO STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025.
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8 City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:57 p.m.
Mayor Reyes public comment at 7:57 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Resolutions 24-67 and 24-68 as presented related to the levy and collections of assessments for the Adelanto Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY 2024/2025).
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-63 ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL CFD 2006-2 SPECIAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (TODD) RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 24-63 ordering the levy and collection of annual CFD 2006-2 special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY24/25).
City Attorney Litfin presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:02 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:02 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to Approve Resolution No. 24-63 ordering the levy and collection of annual CFD 2006-2 special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY24/25).
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND PLACEMENT OF BALLOT MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION (TODD/ JULIO) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) conduct the first reading approving Ordinance 653 amending the City’s Business License Tax; and 2) approve the attached Resolution 24-69 calling for a municipal election on November 5, 2024, on a measure to update the City’s 1988 business license tax program to a gross revenue business tax. (FY24/25). 25 City Council Minutes
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9 RESOLUTION NO. 24-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADELANTO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, (1) GIVING NOTICE OF
THE SUBMISSION TO ADELANTO VOTERS OF A BALLOT
QUESTION TO AMEND THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX; (2)
REQUESTING THAT THE BALLOT QUESTION AND MEASURE
BE INCLUDED AMONG THE ELECTION CONTESTS ON THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, BALLOT THAT IS CONSOLIDATED WITH
THE COUNTY ADMINISTERED ELECTION ON THE SAME DATE;
AND (3) SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS REGARDING THE MEASURE
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
ORDINANCE NO. 632
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO
AS APPROVED BY THE CITY’S QUALIFIED ELECTORS AT THE
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, TO AMEND THE CITY’S
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
Financial Consultant Julio Morales presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:29 p.m.
Stevonna Evans: Shared that she thinks this is amazing and supports it.
Dr. Keinan: Shared that they promote a lot of economic development within the city. He wanted to thank the council for their presentation on the item. He stated this is so important for businesses owned by the residents within the city.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:34 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to approve the attached Resolution 24-69 calling for a municipal election on November 5, 2024, on a measure to update the City’s 1988 business license tax program to a gross revenue business tax. (FY24/25).
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes broke for recess at 9:00 p.m.
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10 R. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza asked that the city clean up weeds on the sidewalk around Victoria Magathan and the other schools.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove to have the city clean up the weeds around the school.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked if the Fire Chief could provide an update on the fireworks.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have an official update from the Fire Chief regarding the fires and fireworks.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes would like a discussion item on the standards of fireworks.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to look into what the standard will be for 4th of July.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
He would also like a discussion / action item for the food truck parks and to check with Victorville to see what their process is.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to look into the food truck parks.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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11 T. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on July 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
_________________________
Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
_________________________
Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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DATE: October 9, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jessie Flores, City Manager
BY: Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: MONTHLY COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING REPORT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Burrtec’s Monthly Commercial and residential Solid Waste and Recycling Report 29