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
August 28, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – CLOSED SESSION
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday August 28, 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 closed session meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Uptergrove
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Council Member Uptergrove’s absence as excused.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None.
C. 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, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
D. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL − EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1). (one case)
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2 ● Andrew Monroy v. City of Adelanto, (ADJ17629859; ADJ14576149 – Claim No:
22-1644001)
City Attorney announced closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 6:08 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 6:08 p.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 6:09 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to convene into closed session.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called to order the regular meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Council Member Uptergrove
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Council Member Uptergrove’s absence as excused.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
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3 H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd stated item on the agenda was spoke about but there is no reportable action.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores introduced Diana Gunn as the new Finance Manager. She’s going to be doing a fantastic job for us. She comes from the City of Lancaster / Palmdale area. She lives here locally in the Hesperia area.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the food vendors on Chamberlaine way. She shared that she thinks that Jessie is doing a great job. She asked that if staff cannot give the agenda item to the City Clerk in a timely manner that the item be removed from the agenda and placed on the following agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos thanked the staff, SBCTA and Caltrans for repairing the road in front of Stater Bros. He spoke about Movies in the Park starting September 6th.
Mayor Reyes shared that he spoke with Richard Nino about the street sweeper. He spoke about the cars not moving off the streets when the sweeper comes around the community. He asked if there is a way to flag the cars to let them know it will be coming on certain days. He also asked that the sweeper uses water when it’s sweeping.
K. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Captain Lutz - Cutting Edge Surgical Medical Group Providence St. Mary’s Apple Valley Trauma Program.
Paul provided a presentation. He shared he is the Trauma Director at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
He gave background on the facility and how it came to be a Trauma Facility.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:34 p.m.
Bill Rinker - He spoke about school signs and other signage missing throughout the city.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:35 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 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 Commercial and Residential recycling report.
3. Approval of Letter of Commitment Choir Corp. and Think Watts Foundation.
4. Approval of authorization to submit AB102 Tire Collection Bounty Grant Program DA3 application.
5. Authorization to engage and extend contract with Kosmont financial services to provide operational and strategic consulting service.
6. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25-02-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 150639 through 150707 in the total amount of $194,351.69.
b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 2366 through 2458 in the total amount of $4,892,389.06 Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
N. 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 Water Department Report.
3. Approval of Sewer Department Report.
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5 4. Authorization to engage and extend contract with Kosmont financial services to provide operational and strategic consulting service.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
O. PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
IN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(“CEDA”) BONDS ASSISTING NEW DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(“BAND”) PROGRAM. (JULIO)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-79 authorizing the participation in the California Enterprise Development Authority Community Facilities District (“CFD”) and the issuance of tax-exempt CFD Bonds or Mello Roos Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING A DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO
REIMBURSE FACILITIES EXPENDITURES WITH BOND PROCEEDS AND
RELATED ACTIONS
Consultant Morales presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:38 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:38 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt Resolution No. 24-79 authorizing the participation in the California Enterprise Development Authority Community Facilities District (“CFD”) and the issuance of tax-exempt CFD Bonds or Mello Roos Bonds.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
2. ALL AGENCY BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25. ITEM REPLACED WITH A BUDGET CONTINUATION REQUEST.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council, acting as the City Council, Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation Board, and Adelanto Public Utility Authority Board, approve the extension of the Budget
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6 RESOLUTION 24-81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO CONTINUING EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 CITY BUDGET IN LIEU OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET ADOPTION RESOLUTION 24-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY
AUTHORITY (APUA) CONTINUING EXPENSES AND REVENUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 APUA BUDGET IN LIEU OF FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 BUDGET ADOPTION
Consultant Morales presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:40 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve:
Motion to Adopt Resolution 24-81 and APUA resolution 24-05 extending the Budget.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
P. NEW BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM – Donation to Adelanto Warriors football (Jessie) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council provide staff direction on the donation to Victorville/Adelanto Warriors.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:46 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have staff move forward with the Victorville / Adelanto Warriors donation.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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7 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM – Sponsorship High Desert Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Jessie)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council provide staff direction on the sponsorship amount for High Desert Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:58 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:58 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve sponsorship amount of $15,000 for High Desert Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM – SEMI-ANNUAL CITY WIDE YARDSALE (Jessie)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council provide staff direction on the Citywide yard sale.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:07 p.m.
Bill- Spoke about the previous years it was done during the time of the fair to get more traffic.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:07 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Meza to set quarterly yardsale days and add a 5th day at the stadium.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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8 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM – RESOLUTION 24-80 - CHANGING TIMES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. (Jessie)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council provide staff direction on start times of the City Council Meetings.
Council Member Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:24 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:24 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to change the date and time of the Council meetings as so stated in Resolution 24-80 Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
5. DISCUSSION ITEM – FOOD TRUCK ORDINANCE (Jessie)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council provide staff direction on updating our food truck ordinance.
City Manager Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 8:45 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 8:45 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to create guidelines for the food trucks and also check into what other cities are doing in this type of situation.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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9 Q. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza asked for an update on the air space and the planes using the Victorville Airport. He stated there is a lot of traffic up there.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos asked for consideration on a small museum within the city for historical items and information that should be shared with the community.
Mayor Reyes asked for a request for a proclamation and / or honoring the Prime Minister for Samoa.
S. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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