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 25, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Meeting on Wednesday September 25, 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 11:03 a.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Jeannette
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
B. DELETIONS / ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Per City Manager Flores:
Consent Calendar item #1 is going to be brought back to the next meeting.
Consent Calendar #12 and APUA #7 has updates to the contracts.
Item #F1 removed from the agenda by Mayor Reyes.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to remove item #F1 from the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve the agenda as presented with the above deletions and additions.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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2 D. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores spoke about his attendance at the ICMA conference. He reminded everyone of the ribbon cutting ceremoney this Saturday at noon at the new city park at Jonathan and Chamberlaine.
E. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza remidned everyone of the Movies in the Park this saturday. He also stated at Richardson Park Little League is hosting an event as well and welcomed everyone.
Council Member Uptergrove shared she attended the SART launch which is a collaboration of organizaitions for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. She spoke about an event taking place that will focus on businesses abiding by the law for sale of alcohol and tobacco.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about spay and neuter services.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos spoke about attending various summits and conferences.
Mayor Reyes spoke about the Air Quality board meeting. He spoke about the other various meetings he attended.
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Mayor Reyes
Removed.
2. Presentation by Victor Valley Transit Authority regarding service changes in Adelanto.
3. Presentation by Ed Camargo regarding High Desert Devilettes.
G. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 7:34 p.m.
Estella- She spoke about a new project for the cats and dogs that are homeless. She shared that she is askign for support for this project. She stated the project is called Loving Paws.
Monica: She also spoke about the project. She extended an invitiation for all the members of the city.
Diana: She spoke about the We Love Adelanto organization and that every time she had tried to do 12 CIty Council Minutes
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3 an event for this she would be harassed. She stated that Mayor Pro Tem Ramos owes the state $37,000 for campaign violations. She spoke about the incident where a dog mauled a woman.
Pat: She shared that she is new to Adelanto and just moved in a few weeks ago. She shared that she sees a lot of things she would like to get involved in. She spoke about in the previous city she came from they had volunteers who would drive veterans to places.
Rhonda: Thanked council for the amazing job they are doing and the fact that they really care she appreciates the council for that. She shared that everything she does at Excelsior is to build up the youth from Adelanto. She shared that she has partnered with Welcome to America to do a citizenship class on the Excelsior campus and wanted to share information regarding it. A representative from Welcome to America shared information.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 7:35 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos wanted to take a moment to address the comment made about him regarding the $37,000 to the state. He stated he made a mistake and turned in paperwork late.
H. 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 with item #7-11 by Council Member Meza and item #4 pulled.
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. Consideration of Resolution No. 24-82 Rescinding all previously adopted Conflict of Interest Codes And Re-adopting a Conflict-of-Interest Code and Disclosure Categories.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES AND RE-ADOPTING A CONFLICTOF-INTEREST CODE AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
3. Approval of Resolution 24-83, adopting the Five-Year Measure I Capital Project Need Analysis For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Through 2029-2030.
RESOLUTION NO 24-83
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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MEASURE I
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/2026 THROUGH 2029/2030.
4. Receive and file the Community Safety third quarter report for 2024.
5. Approval of Contract Amendment No.1 between Maria Del Carmen Esquivel, Dba C&C Interpreting Services, and the City of Adelanto and Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-84 of the City Council of the City of Adelanto authorizing the City Manager to apply for Prohousing Designation Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION
PROGRAM
7. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with Adelanto Community Resource Center, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
8. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with Community Health Action Network, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
9. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with High Desert Outreach Center, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
10. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of the IE, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
11. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with New Leaf Ministries, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
12. Approval of the funding allocation and contract between San Bernardino County and the City of Adelanto for the purchase and installation of security cameras.
13. Approval of Warrant Demand Schedule 24/25-03-02:
a. City of Adelanto Check Warrant No. 150708 through 150740 in the total amount of $217,986.76.
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5 b. City of Adelanto EFT No. 2459 through 2618 in the total amount of $2,629,098.30 Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Items #7-11
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
I. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY 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.
4. Approval of Amendment #1 with Webb and Associates to Update Water Models
5. Approval of the award ratification of the construction contract agreement with High Desert Underground Inc. in the amount of $144,733 to provide Pressure Reduction Valve (PRV) re-construction on the southwest corner Air Epxy and Adelanto Rd.
6. Approval of Contract Amendment No.1 between Maria Del Carmen Esquivel, Dba C&C Interpreting Services, and the City of Adelanto and Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
7. Approval of the funding allocation and contract between San Bernardino County and the City of Adelanto for the purchase and installation of security cameras.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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6 J. PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (“CEDA”) BONDS ASSISTING NEW DEVELOPMENT (“BAND”) PROGRAM. (JULIO)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing on participation in the California Enterprise Development Authority (“CEDA”) Bonds Assisting New Development (“BAND”) Program and thereafter adopt Resolution No. 24-85, authorizing the participation in the CEDA BAND Program to facilitate the formation of a Community Facilities District (“CFD”) and the issuance of tax-exempt CFD Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO
AUTHORIZING THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION
OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S (CEDA) BONDS ASSISTING NEW
DEVELOPMENT (BAND) PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING CEDA TO CONDUCT
PROCEEDINGS TO FORM COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS AND
ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS TO FINANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE,
LEVY SPECIAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN, ISSUE BONDS THEREOF,
ASSIST WITH THE FORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICTS, REFINANCING OF CERTAIN OTHER
Finance Consultant Morales presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:07 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:07 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt Resolution No. 24-85, authorizing the participation in the CEDA BAND Program to facilitate the formation of a Community Facilities District (“CFD”) and the issuance of tax-exempt CFD Bonds.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
2. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-86 MAKING A DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE FACILITIES EXPENDITURES WITH BOND PROCEEDS. (JULIO)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.24-86 making a Declaration of Official Intent to reimburse Facilities Expenditures with Bond Proceeds. 16 CIty Council Minutes
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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
Finance Consultant Morales presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:07 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:08 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to adopt Resolution No.24-86 making a Declaration of Official Intent to reimburse Facilities Expenditures with Bond Proceeds.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
3. ALL AGENCY BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25. (JULIO)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council, acting as the City Council, Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation Board, and Adelanto Public Utility Authority Board, approve:
Resolution No. 24-87: Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Budget for the City of Adelanto and Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation.
Resolution No. 24-88: Approving the Appropriations Limit for the City of Adelanto.
Resolution No. APUA 24-06: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Budget for the Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AND THE ADELANTO
COMMUNITY BENEFIT CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL FUNDS, OTHER FUNDS
BUDGET AND ADOPTING THE APPROPPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 24-25
RESOLUTION NO. APUA 24-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ADELANTO
PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Finance Consultant Morales presented the staff report.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:52 p.m.
Pat: She asked about the money in the past for a senior center.
Stevonna: She thanked the council for the meeting. She thanked the council for their questions regarding the budget.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 1:56 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve:
Resolution No. 24-87: Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Budget for the City of Adelanto and Adelanto Community Benefit Corporation.
Resolution No. 24-88: Approving the Appropriations Limit for the City of Adelanto.
Resolution No. APUA 24-06: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Budget for the Adelanto Public Utility Authority.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
K. 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.
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9 Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 1:58 p.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 2:00 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve a donation to Adelanto Warriors Football in the amount of 50% of the profits from the fireworks booth.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
14. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with Adelanto Community Resource Center, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
15. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with Community Health Action Network, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
16. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with High Desert Outreach Center, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
17. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of the IE, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
18. Approval of the subrecipient agreement with New Leaf Ministries, in an amount not to exceed $9,696.00 for the services provided.
Council Member Meza had questions about the items.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve items #7-11.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove abstained).
4. Receive and file the Community Safety third quarter report for 2024.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve items #4.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Uptergrove abstained).
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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10 Council Member Meza asked staff to check on getting an air quality sensor for the city.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to have staff check into getting an air quality sensor for the city.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza asked to get an update for the mobile site app.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have staff check into the mobile site app that was being set up for complaints.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza asked for an update on the airplane routes.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have an update on the airplane routes.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes shared that through the air quaility meetings he learned there is a purple air app for air quality that you can buy sensors for.
Mayor Reyes asked for staff to explore protection for the scoreboard at Marconi Park.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza for staff to explore protection for the scoreboard at Marconi Park.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Mayor Reyes asked to have a future discussion and action for Adelanto Warriors to be awarded the Adopt A Park for Marconi Park.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to have a future discussion and action for Adelanto Warriors to be awarded the Adopt A Park for Marconi Park.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Meza, Uptergrove, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos, and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
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11 N. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
O. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 2:31 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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