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
September 11, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday September 11, 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 11:01 a.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Mayor Reyes.
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos.
B. 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).
C. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about various projects throughout the street. He stated that they are looking for additional bus covers and benches for the bus stops.
D. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza wanted to be sure that the planning commission gets involved in the park opening. He wanted to make sure that they received acknowledgement as well for all the new parks.
Council Member Uptergrove recognized September 11th. The Council had a moment of silence.
She wanted to remind everyone to stay safe during the fires. She spoke about it being Behavioral Health & Suicide Prevention Month.
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2 Council Member Jeannette spoke about seniors getting together for 9/11. She spoke about the Kicks Kafe Senior Club working on a new home. She shared her excitement for the new park.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos stated that on Friday, August 30th he was able to take a tour of Port Hueneme, and he was amazed. He spoke about the Inland ports. He spoke about the SBCTA reminding residents that there will be roadwork on 395. He spoke about attending the SCAG meeting on September 5th. He read a memo into the record.
Mayor Reyes spoke about all boards that the council sits on. He pointed out the growth of the city.
He thanked all Veterans and Fire Fighters. He spoke about the New Leaf Ministry Clothes Drive.
He spoke about attending the SCAG meeting as well. He discussed housing for the homeless and they had a great meeting with Brightline.
E. PRESENTATIONS
None.
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:33 a.m.
CJ Page: Is the Director of Community Health Action Plan and they spoke about the Utility Assistance Program.
Sir Duplechan: He spoke about the candidate forum on October 4th from 6p-8p.
Veronica: Spoke about bills being high and they would like assistance. They understood there were problems but not a lot of streets don’t have lights.
Rocio Mancillas: States there are a lot of pot holes and it is hard to drive on the streets during the rainy seasons.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:46 p.m.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, 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 81 City Council Minutes
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2. Approval of meeting minutes –
November 8, 2023 – Regular Meeting December 4, 2023 – Special Meeting June 26, 2024 – Special Meeting June 26, 2024 – Regular Meeting July 1, 2024 – Special Meeting
3. Approval of Second Joinder and Amendment to Encroachment Permit Agreement Among the City of Adelanto and Baldy Mesa Solar, LLC, Silver Peak Energy, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company.
4. Receive and file Business License Department Report.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
H. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, 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 Adelanto Road Water Main Construction Management/Inspection Services.
3. Consideration of Amendment No.5 to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Ideate California to extend the contract term of six months.
4. Adoption of City of Adelanto 2024 Water Model.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
I. NEW BUSINESS
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4 1. PROJECT TO VANCE CORPORATION (RICHARD/KAVOUSE)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve an award of construction contract agreement with Vance Corporation, in the amount of $544,100.03, to provide construction of Bellflower Street Paving, authorizing project construction contingency in the amount at 5% for the construction, authorizing City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project, and determine the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the state guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
Contracted Engineer Manager Burgess presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:00 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comments at 12:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve an award of construction contract agreement with Vance Corporation, in the amount of $544,100.03, to provide construction of Bellflower Street Paving, authorizing project construction contingency in the amount at 5% for the construction, authorizing City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project, and determine the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the state guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. DISCUSSION ITEM – ILLEGAL DUMPING FINES – (COMMUNITY SAFETY) RECOMMENDATION: City Council to provide feedback and direction regarding fines for illegal dumping.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:25 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:25 p.m.
Further discussion ensued.
Council discussed this item. They would like stiffer penalties. Discussion ensued regarding having a workshop.
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5 J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza requested an audit of CDBG.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve the above request.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza requested an audit of the app.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve the above request.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Uptergrove requested a discussion item on chicken zoning.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the above request.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Jeannette requested a meeting at City Hall regarding the committees that were spoken of earlier.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Reyes to approve the above request.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes stated Victorville gave a negative view on fireworks. He stated the Fire Chief detailed report on fires related to fireworks. Mayor is upset over the comments that Council Member Deobrah Jones made regarding Adelanto’s fires. He asked for a detailed report from the Fire Chief regarding the fires.
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6 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the above request.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Ramos requested to get the item on the agenda for the Prime Minister of Samoa.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the above requests.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adjourn the meeting at 12:53 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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AGENDA REPORT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the monthly Business License Division report for the period ending September, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
The New Business Activity Listing exhibits all the new business licenses processed during the month.
Included in the report are new applicants and businesses that renewed their annual license with the City. Anyone doing business within the City must obtain a business license.
The Cash Receipt Listing exhibit lists all money received by the Business License Division for the issuance of a new business licenses, business license renewal, or a temporary business license.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of $4,765 processed during the month of September 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Monthly New Business Activity Listing for September 2024.
2. Monthly Cash Receipt List for September 2024.
DATE: Friday, October 4, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jessie Flores, City Manager
BY: HdL Companies / Via: Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2024
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