City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 9, 2024
2 City Attorney Litfin announced the closed session items.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 10:01 a.m.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 10:02 a.m.
F. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reyes convened into closed session at 10:02 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
G. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Reyes called the regular meeting to order at 11:01 a.m.
Council Members present: Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes.
Invocation: Council Member Meza
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Ramos
H. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Litfin stated there was no reportable action.
I. CITY MANAGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORT
City Manager Flores provided an update regarding the business licenses through the city. He stated the next council meeting will be held at the Stadium because of the renovations being done to the council chambers. He announced a new housing development on Dennis. He spoke of an energy grant the city received to convert some of the light poles within the city.
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
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3 Council Member Meza thanked all the veterans for their service. He announced that Clark Pacific will be giving out turkeys. He thanked Jeannette for her service.
Council Member Uptergrove spoke about the Behavioral Health Meeting and reminded everyone it’s open to everyone. She also thanked Jeannette for her service. She spoke about the Samoan event. She shared that New Leaf will be giving out clothes. She also spoke about attending the Hispanic Chamber Meeting.
Council Member Jeannette spoke about the Samoan event she attended and how beautiful it.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos thanked all of the Veterans. He spoke about attending the trunk or treat on October 30th. He spoke about the grand opening of the new park. He gave kudos to the City Manager for the park. He spoke about the SBCTA meeting.
Mayor Reyes spoke about working with Council Member Jeannette over the years and hopes that the new council member understands that they don’t always have to agree. He spoke about the grand opening of the park. He spoke about the Samoa festival.
K. PRESENTATIONS
None.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Mayor Reyes opened public comment at 11:47 a.m.
Janel Ruiz - She wanted to introduce herself to the council she is from SoCal Gas.
Tina: Spoke about the citywide yard sales.
Pat: She asked the council if they attended the ISCC. She would like to see more business and industries. She said that she is willing to help with whatever is needed. She stated that she has also seen so many bus stops without seats.
Mayor Reyes closed public comment at 11:57 a.m.
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 with item #6 being removed by Council Member Jeannette. 34 City Council Minutes
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4 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 Department Report.
3. Receive and file 3rd Quarter Residential Recycling Department Report.
4. Receive and file Cannabis Compliance Report.
5. Receive and file Business License Report.
6. Receive and file Sheriff Department Report.
7. Approval of Amendment five to the Professional Services Agreement with Local Equity LLC in the additional amount of $273,000.
8. Approval of an additional amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Transactions Services in the additional amount of $30,000.
9. Approval of Amendment two to the Marketing and Media content creation in the additional amount of $26,000.
10. Approval of Amendment four to the LAN WAN Master Agreement in the additional amount of $348,800.
11. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with KEC Engineers for Plan Check Services.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, 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 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 Amendment one to the Intergovernmental Consulting Services Agreement contract with Political Dynamics in the additional amount of $35,000. 35 City Council Minutes
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5 3. Approval of Amendment two to the as needed Intergovernmental Consulting Services Agreement contract with Potomac Partners in the additional amount of $105,000.
4. Approval of Amendment five to the Professional Services Agreement with Local Equity LLC in the additional amount of $273,000.
5. Approval of an amendment to the operational strategy support contract with H Obsequio LLC in the additional amount of $96,500.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Receive and file Sheriff Department Report.
LT. Cahow from the Sheriff’s Department answered questions regarding item #6.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to approve item #6.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Reyes wanted to get support for the Washington Trip.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Meza to get support for the Washington Trip.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Council Member Meza stated that on Cactus between Jonathan and Delicision the road has been broken up if street maintenance can take a look and complete repairs.
Council Member Meza asked to see if the city can complete eminent domain on the lots that have signals but have not started construction and are holding the land.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Meza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramos to see if the city can complete eminent domain on the lots that have signals but have not started construction and are holding the land.
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6 Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, Mayor Pro Tem Ramos and Mayor Reyes voting yes).
Q. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on December 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Reyes, seconded by Council Member Jeannette to adjourn the meeting at 12:03 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 (Jeannette, Uptergrove, Meza, 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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DATE: January 08, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jessie Flores, City Manager
BY: Saba Engineer, P.E.
SUBJECT: APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER TO BUY EQUIPMENTS FOR BELLFLOWER PARK AND
DELEGATE THE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO CONDUCT ALL
NEGOTIATIONS, SIGN AND SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS, AND PAYMENT REQUESTS, WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT SCOPE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a purchase order in the amount of $209,946.23 to Play & Park Structures to buy equipment for Bellflower Park and delegate the authority to the City Manager, or designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project scope.
BACKGROUND:
Per AB 102, the California State Budget Act of 2023, Section 19.561 (b)(13), the City of Adelanto, has been granted $500,000 from the Department of Parks and Recreation for the design and construction of Bellflower Park, situated at the southwest intersection of Bellflower Street and Chamberlaine Way.
Currently Bellflower Park is in design and scheduled to be in construction in spring of 2025. For project cost saving, City is planning to buy playground and fitness equipments from Play & Park Structures to be installed by the chosen contractor for the project.
Staff recommends that the City Council a purchase order in the amount of $209,946.23 to Play & Park Structures to buy playground and fitness equipments for Bellflower Park and delegate the authority to the City Manager, or designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project scope..
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is funded through grant and no fiscal impact to General Fund 38 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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DATE: January 1, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Jessie Flores, City Manager
BY: Richard Burgess, Engineer Services Manager
SUBJECT: Bellflower Street Rehabilitation Project
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approval for additional funding due to overages of pulverizing and asphalt.
BACKGROUND:
The Bellflower Street Rehabilitation Project was approved September 11,2024 and was completed in November. During the project it was found that the amount of existing asphalt that was being pulverized and new asphalt that was laid was over the amount of materials specified on the plans.
FISCAL IMPACT: There will be no impact on the General Fund of the City. This project will be paid by using Rehabilitation Funds (SB-1) cost of $13,449.96.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 Contract Services Agreement with Vance Corporation 39