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
October 9, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
The Adelanto City Council held the Regular Closed Session Meeting on Wednesday October 9, 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 11:00 a.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza and Mayor Reyes.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Jeannette, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to approve Mayor Pro Tem Ramos absence as excused.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
Invocation: Council Member Uptergrove
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, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
C. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores provided updates on reimbursements and grants. He gave recognition to SABA for her work on applying for grants. He also thanked Anita as well for the support on documentation support. He thanked the council for their work. 25 City Council Minutes
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2 D. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Meza spoke about the Adelanto Little League opening day. He spoke about attending National Night Out. He thanked Justified for putting on the electoral candidates.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the Behavioral Health Meeting she attended. She also spoke about attending the Electoral Event and other events in the region. She spoke about the Community Crisis Support Team and gave their phone number 909-420-0560 and 1800-398-0018.
She shared they have transitional youth centers and there are a ton of services in the region. She acknowledged Domestic Violence Awareness Month with training on October 23rd. She thanked the Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue te4am. She also thanked Curbside, Kicks Cafe, and Bimbo Bread. She shared Saturday there is a free clothing closet.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about a Pitbull in a vacant lot with mouth tape. She shared that she attended a VVTA event. She spoke about Dustin Stromberg being the Grand Winner for Leadership. She also spoke about attending National Night Out.
Mayor Reyes gave a huge shoutout to SBCTA and Director Wolfe for getting the projects done. He gave a shout out to SABA and staff for working on the 2nd park. He shared that he attended the air quality meeting. He stated he and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos attended a meeting to discuss what all the cities are doing through SB98. He stated they were helping coordinate meetings between council members and planners with Carrillo's office. He thanked everyone for National Night Out. He spoke about the We love Adelanto event this Friday. He spoke about recongizing Samoa. He spoke about the First Annual Flag Day.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Mayor Reyes to the Polynesian Culture.
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:36 a.m.
High School Construction Class - They are teaching concrete construction. They partner with AES.
There are certain kids that need items and they welcome support from the city.
Tina: Spoke about the fire hydrants in the area. She spoke about the businesses in the area and wanted to know if they are following regulations.
Leslie: Chaplain Leslie Hurtado partnered with City Serve to bring an event of free food and music with a kids zone. They will be hosting the event monthly. They have a clothing drive also.
Diana: Stated there is a new slogan for the city to steal. She spoke about the former City Attorney Ponto. She spoke about Ponto playing every item. She spoke about City Manager Flores and 26 City Council Minutes
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3 sending a letter to City Council with no action.
Pat: Thanked the mayor and council. She spoke about needing transportation. She gave information for a transportation program. 209-672-1146
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:50 a.m.
G. 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 meeting minutes –
May 22, 2024 – Corrected Regular and Special Meeting
July 24, 2024 – Regular Meeting
3. Commercial and Residential Recycling Department Report.
4. Approve Amendment No. 3 to the As Needed Building And Safety Services Contract to Infrastructure Engineers in the additional not to exceed the amount of $825,000.
5. Amendment to Project Funding Agreements with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for Bartlett Avenue, Bellflower Street, and El Mirage Road.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
H. ADELANTO PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION APPROVING THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Uptergrove 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 27 City Council Minutes
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4 Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
2. Approve the award of the construction contract agreement with High Desert Underground Inc. in the amount of $122,420 to provide re-construction of a sagging sewer main on Pearmain St from Taylor St to Mojave Dr.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
I. PUBLIC HEARING
1. ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZCA 24-02 –AMENDING THE CITY OF ADELANTO MUNICIPAL CODE (“AMC”) SECTION 17.50.020, APPENDIX A,
ADDING MINI-WAREHOUSES/STORAGE FACILITIES/RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE STORAGE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C) AND MIXED-USE (MU) ZONES WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP), BASED ON THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.115.040. THE
PROPERTIES AFFECTED ARE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (LOUIS)
RECOMMENDATION: . Introduce first reading of Ordinance No. 654, determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of San Bernardino County.
ORDINANCE NO. 654
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ADELANTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.50.020
AND APPENDIX A, ADDING MINI-WAREHOUSES/STORAGE
FACILITIES/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE COMMERCIAL (C) AND MIXED USE (MU) ZONES.
Contracted Planner Morales presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding the item.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:05 p.m.
Pat: asked if the city knew the acreage.
Tina: She stated she agrees and asked if the neighbors were notified.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:08 p.m.
Contracted Planner Morales addressed the questions that were raised. 28 City Council Minutes
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5 MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to Introduce first reading of Ordinance No. 654, determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of San Bernardino County.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. ACCEPTING GRANT FROM THE CAIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, FOR THE BELLFLOWER PARK DESIGN SERVICES.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council accept the grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $500,000 for Bellflower Park and approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Infrastructure Architects, Inc. in the amount of $74,990 for the Bellflower Park Design project design services, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Grant Coordinator Engineer presented the staff report.
Council had several comments and suggestions.
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 12:25 p.m.
Magda: spoke about needing money to keep the kids busy. She suggested an indoor pool.
Tina: asked about a volleyball court. She shared she is also in favor of an inground pool.
Pat: spoke about parking spaces for the park as well.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 12:28 p.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to accept the grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $500,000 for Bellflower Park and approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Infrastructure Architects, Inc. in the amount of $74,990 for the Bellflower Park Design project design services, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
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6 K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Meza asked for Code Enforcement to take a look at business for overgrown weeds.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to have Code Enforcement look at businesses for overgrown weeds.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
Council Member Meza asked for beautification for overgrown lots.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Meza, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have beautification for overgrown lots.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
Council Member Uptergrove asked for a presentation on behavioral health.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Uptergrove, seconded by Mayor Reyes to have a behavioarl health presentation.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
Council Member Jeannette announced that the American Legion is closed until further notice for maintenance. She stated the auxiliary for the American Legion will meet at the event center at the stadium.
Mayor Reyes urged citizens to read up on what is being put up for vote. He encouraged them to check into things and not assume.
Mayor Reyes asked for Assemblyman Carrillo to do a presentation for AB98.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to have Assemblyman Carrillo to do a presentation on AB98.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
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7 Mayor Reyes asked for Code Enforcement to take a look at business for overgrown weeds.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to have Code Enforcement look at businesses for overgrown weeds.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to adjourn the meeting at 12:40 p.m.
Motion carried 4-1 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, and Mayor Reyes voting yes, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos noted as absent).
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Gabriel Reyes, Mayor
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Brenda Lopez, City Clerk
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