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They argued the planners' vote violated state and federal lawsand that approval of the project posed a threat to the well-being and safety of detained immigrants as well as the surrounding communities. After 3 a.m. Thursday, Mayor Gabriel Reyes and council member Joy Jeannette's motion to deny the appeal and allow the expansion failed, as Mayor Pro Tem Gerardo Hernandez and councilmember Stevevonna Evans voted against their colleagues. Attorneys have argued such a reduction is necessary to allow those who remain inside the facility to practice social distancing. As GEO fights to expand its immigration detention centers in California, the company and the U.S. Department of Justice are both suing Gov. The council was scheduled to vote on the issue this spring, but punted twice. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. The Planning Commission is comprised of five eligible members of the community and are appointed by the City Council. While some Adelanto residents, who are GEO employees, spoke in favor of the expansion during the commissions meeting, Hernandez said many other residents oppose the expansion plan. endobj B. California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Natural Resources Agency, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board . Critics have said the city's move allowed the company to pursue expansion and circumvent state laws. Documents obtained by The Desert Sun revealed that GEO officials in March 2019 requested the city give its notice of discontinuation to ICE. The company said it would continue to pay Adelanto a $50,000 annual payment for facilitating the IGSA even thought the contract would be terminated along with a tax for each bed at its facilities. We talk about it in private. Members usually serve a four year term. The conditions inside have gotten worse and the stakes are higher with many lives being put at risk during the pandemic for GEOs profit, she said. Since the council failed to take action on the appeal, Pilchen said:"So in my view, the planning commission approval stands as the existing position.". But the council could not come to a consensus on theappeal. Of the speakers who supported the expansion, many said the detainees were treated well. Thecontract incorporated the Desert View prison. %%EOF TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE. Last year, the city terminated an Intergovernmental Services Agreement, or IGSA, between the company and ICE. Follow her on Twitter at @rebeccaplevin. With all the respect that I have for this body tonight, I admonish you, Johnson said to the other planners. Planning Commission voted 4-1 to approve the private prison companys plan, Mayor Manuel Cantu Jr. resigned from his position of nine years, his vision for the citys growth was at odds with the communitys desire to rebuff GEO, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and GEO inked 15-year contracts for the companys detention centers in the Mojave Desert and Central Valley, Zoley promised to continue paying the city $50,000 annually for facilitating the contract with federal immigration officials, GEO fights to expand its immigration detention centers in California, GEO and the Justice Department will argue for an injunction, conduct an immediate investigation into concerns over public corruption and misconduct in the cities of Adelanto and McFarland, directed and influenced by the GEO Group., Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. All meetings are open to the public and copies of the agendas are available at least 72 hours prior to any regularly scheduled meeting. Johnson is the second local official to be out of a job in the midst ofGEO's efforts to expand its immigration detention capacity in California, even as the states Democratic-controlled legislature tries to ban private prisons and detention centers. %PDF-1.5 The Adelanto Planning Commissions decision approving the expansion of one of the countrys largest immigration detention centers was upheld Thursday morning, the city attorney determined, after the City Council deadlocked on two votes. Send emails to NAllen@ci.adelanto.ca.us; written correspondence may be sent to Nyeka Allen, 11600 Air Expressway Adelanto CA 92301. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. endstream endobj startxref Thats the message they want to send and we want to support them.. Weve stepped up to the plate when weve been asked to, to help support the city, and other organizations within the community and well continue to do that.. BothGEO and the U.S. Department of Justice have sued Newsom and state Attorney General Xavier Becerra over AB 32, arguing the ban is unconstitutional and interferes with the federal prison and immigration detention system. GEO on Wednesday appealed the planners decision to the McFarland City Council. Name Date Duration Agenda Video MP3; Planning Commission Meeting - Dial 1-415-655-0001 Access Code: 146 581 6297 Dec 15, 2021 - 7:00 PM The Adelanto Planning Commission's decision approving the expansion of one of the country's largest immigration detention centers was upheld Thursday morning, the city attorney . And 55 advocacy organizations have called on State Auditor Elaine Howle to conduct an immediate investigation into concerns over public corruption and misconduct in the cities of Adelanto and McFarland, directed and influenced by the GEO Group.. A group of residents and immigrant rights organizations appealed the decision to the council. <> 0eB@, o? f6$@ / l6oOS:yyCu)v%h`1zH3~[9aWb` Sk County Clerk. More than 90 people addressed the council, with mostspeaking out against the expansion. 1889 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<9F9D4FF3AD883C47B348EEACFEC4761D>]/Index[1869 36]/Info 1868 0 R/Length 105/Prev 1516594/Root 1870 0 R/Size 1905/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Assemblymember Rob Bonta, a Democrat who represents Alameda and parts of Oakland, last Friday introduced AB 3228, the Accountability in Detention Act, which would require any private detention facility or operator to comply with, and adhere to, the standards of care and confinement agreed upon in the facilitys contract. The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at City Hall. Senior Contract Planner City of Adelanto Contact Types. Q@:wp21Q#M81M}8nmO!`u.hHT,Q~q_pavis07>/LY) (8I=qIM$Iw? This high visibility Desert Living DL- 2.5. This is due to GEOs diligence and the early implementation of CDC guidelines requiring and providing the employees with PPE to wear and social distancing measures early on in this crisis, she said. Bonta and Assemlymember Eloise Reyes, a Democrat representing parts of the Inland Empire, also introduced AB 3181, the Due Process in Detention Act, which would require any detention facility to develop policies and procedures to ensure detainees have access to due process and court and legal counsel. The council voted 3-1 to remove Johnson from the commission. <> Im proud of the excellent care that we provide to our population, and the evidence is clear by the number of COVID cases not present in our facility, saidDanielle Newickie, who said she has worked for GEO for nine years and is vice president of the employees union. R-S5 (Single Family Residential) 045805251, 045805311, 045805312, 045805314, 045805317, DL2.5 (Desert Living 2.5) TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS. WmMJ)XiZOhO$$"s:x5p pw+LC%rL$CcLH{ij0q} FI5Rn^ Land Development Plan (LDP) 16-23 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 16-37. A majority of the 91 public speakers opposed the expansion, with many citing the coronavirus pandemic and the detention centers'troubled history with detention standards from government watchdog agencies. Vice Mayor Gerardo Hernandez called for Johnsons firing during the councils Feb. 26 meeting, citing his extremely troubling comments. The city of Adelanto is facing legal threats resulting from the Planning Commissions vote to allow GEO to convert the Desert View prison into an annex for the detention facility. Disclaimer: The Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. Correspondence obtained through the California Public Records Act revealed that Zoley promised to continue paying the city $50,000 annually for facilitating the contract with federal immigration officials, even though it would no longer be in effect. In case of. In case of. . Follow him on Twitter @DP_mestacio. R-M12 (Medium Density Residential). The Desert Sun previously reported that company CEO George Zoley last year urged city officials to pull out of their detention center agreements with GEO and ICE. All members are appointed by the City Council. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Please note that the English language version is the official version of the code. GEO's proposal to expand its detention capacity in San Bernardino County comes as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is contending with litigation asking it to decreasethe number of immigrants held at the Adelanto facility duringthe coronavirus pandemic. Its not a position where you sit up here and belittle and berate your counterparts up here., Councilmember Stevevonna Evans, who appointed Johnson, said in response: We cannot set the precedent of removing people from positions because we dont like something they said.. One (1) building will be 30,000 square feet and will contain one (1) unit. All rights reserved. Council member Evans raised questions about GEO's relationship with the cityduring the meeting. Planning Commission, City of Adelanto 11600 Air Expressway Adelanto, CA 92301 Re: Conditional Use Permit No. TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS. Adelanto City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 20th, in observance of Presidents' Day. Each of these developments will consist of single-family homes and boast a robust assortment of on-site amenities. Members usually serve a four-year term. That means the facility is at about 40% capacity. Reach her at rebecca.plevin@desertsun.com. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Final Environmental Document . This is a non-emergency communications tool. For more information, please visit OPRs Accessibility Site. 0 Section 2.0, Project Description, provides a more detailed description of the project. Solar electricity generated by the proposed Project would be delivered by an approximately 5-mile generation-tie (gen-tie) and communication line that would extend to the Southern California Edison (SCE) Roadway substation. This ends now. x=ks7rU0UJ^k'ZtL|"}&W~}0htUX6440U-[UVU3%j\EG/p'/k5>f4i8Phj!60&YM-JI*^T(Pl%7u#gDVeX.eO 5/4tc>Ea_D [kJhm4/4'F-?jygUDpw}-P*_xMYJ oqg#I7s1;9Yaqvxzz>Sy7;/++([Qrb)JeSS*+^dWvv:MUu$qa#EA+fMzi`U) mjnpg0 89C FZ z\Oe6-6:{PwQ~AL*\,bE1_b5%W(C76 Vta[6V a(va%W`Xr:F#Y5;5A.& 045937101, 045937102, 045937139, 045937140, 045937142, 11600 Air Expressway Adelanto, CA 92301. Welcome to the City's official Facebook page. GEO's proposal to convertthe facility into an annex for the detention center would preserve150 jobs, the company previously said. This is a non-emergency communications tool. Martin Estacio may be reached at MEstacio@VVDailyPress.com or at 760-955-5358. Speaker Vera Tapetesaid her father had been detained at Adelantofor more than two years and suffered from several medical conditions, including schizophrenia, making him vulnerable to COVID-19. 1/17/2017. Meanwhile, Javier Hernandez, director of the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, said his organization would be supporting Adelanto residents in appealing the commissions decision to the City Council. San Bernardino. A coalition of 35 organizations serving the Inland Empire's immigrant community is calling on the Adelanto City Council to fire its city manager for his "involvement and collusion with" the. % Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The lawsuits contend AB 32 is unconstitutional and interferes with the federal prison and immigration detention systems. Tranva es una solucion ms para un conurbano que para polos poblacionales sin mucha continuidad. Ese trayecto est perfecto para un Bus Carril creo yo. They want the city to turn the page and actually look into the future. 045811301, 045811302, 045811303, 045811304, 045811305, Pursuant to City requirements, approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required to establish and operate a medical cannabis cultivating, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and testing facility on the subject property in the Light Manufacturing District. City Council Meetings: Zoom Webinar ID: 931 4644 4676. This planning effort was prepared under, and funded by, the State of California Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Programs. ICEs bid to expand immigration detention in California, even as the states Democratic-controlled legislature has tried to ban private prisons and detention centers. Compensation: All members of the Commission serve without compensation. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center is among the groups, led by the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, that appealed the planners' decision. Passcode: 7601 February 22nd, 7pm. Commissioners: Harold Kadach: 4-year team ending December 2025 4 0 obj The site is located in the City of Adelanto, San Bernardino County, at Latitude 343633 N and Longitude 1172715 W. The proposed Project site spans approximately 1,197 acres, located in Sections 11, 12, and 13 of Township 6N, Range 6W and Sections 7 and 18 of Township 6N, Range 5W. 2023 www.desertsun.com. The Planning Commission prepares and implements the General Plan as well as recommends regulations for future growth, development, and beautification of the City. "Community groups firmly disagree with the City attorneys analysis and are ready to take swift legal action, to defend this historic community win.". Lead/Public Agency Address. 2 0 obj American Legal Publishing and the jurisdiction whose laws are being translated do not vouch for the accuracy of any translated versions of such laws. We encourage submittal of written comments supporting, opposing, or otherwise commenting on an agenda item, for distribution to the City Council prior to the meeting. Adelanto City Hall ~ 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, CA 92301 ~ (760) 246-2300 ~ Fax (442) 249-1121 MEETING NOTICE NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADELANTO PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission will meet at the following time and place: Were shrouded in scandals. 2023 State of California. Gavin Newsom signed state law AB 32 in October 2019, phasing out private prisons and detention centers beginning in 2020. The Charter of the City of Adelanto. 045805350, 045805357, 045805358, 045805361, 046062125, You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. 2023 www.desertsun.com. He told The Desert Sun that his vision for the citys growth was at odds with the communitys desire to rebuff GEO. The suit alleges that GEO maximizes profits by relyingon the free or nearly free labor of detainees to maintain and operate Adelanto. *There may be discrepancies in the code when translating to other languages. endstream endobj 1870 0 obj <>/Metadata 82 0 R/Outlines 100 0 R/Pages 1863 0 R/StructTreeRoot 103 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1871 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1872 0 obj <>stream The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ended its contract with GEO for the Desert View prisonat the end of February. ICE and GEO inked a 15-year contract for the Adelanto detention center in late December, contract incorporated the Desert View prison, Democratic members of Californias congressional delegation, state leaders and immigrant advocates slammed ICE, GEO and the U.S. Department of Justice have sued Newsom and state Attorney General Xavier Becerra over AB 32, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He said the company agreeing to repave a stretch of road in front of the processing center was to improve safety and visibility on the road. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 16-37 Grisel Ruiz, supervising attorney with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center in San Francisco, slammed Pilchen's decision. The site, available at www.adelanto.city, is intended to serve as a portal for developers and investors to understand why Adelanto is a great place to live and work. J.Hirsch@ci.adelanto.ca.us . The auditors office did not respond to requests for comment on whether it intends to initiate an investigation. LM (Light Manufacturing) The Adelanto Planning Commission's 4-1 vote Wednesday night to allow GEO to convert its 750-bed state prison, the Desert View Modified Community Correctional Facility, into an annex for the. The Applicant proposes to construct and operate a utility-scale solar generating facility (proposed Project) proposed to be developed on approximately 1,197 acres within the City of Adelanto (City) in San Bernardino County (County). -+u[Q:*y|c9Xo_?,2;,.z6;sk}Y J%&b"AnDX:UUJ bRsQ C$69L)K. In a Jan. 30 letter, the groups asked for a state audit looking at the circumstances surrounding the creation and termination of detention center contracts between the cities and GEO; any violations of law by city officials directing, accepting or routing financial contributions from GEO; and any coordination, aiding or abetting with respect to the violation or circumvention of state law by city officials and GEO, among other issues. GREAT HOME LOCATED IN A WELL ESTABLISH NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE CITY OF ADELANTO, iT'S FEATURES INCLUDE LAMINATE FLOORING, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. Rebecca Plevin reports on immigration for The Desert Sun. The City of Adelanto requested reconsideration of LAFCO 2721. We have city officials coming forward and going on record about GEO promising what appear to be illicit payments to the city in order to influence policy. It is bordered by Colusa Road to the north, Raccoon Avenue to the east, El Mirage Road to the south, and a portion of Vinton Road to the west. Click on any event flyer below for more information or topurchase tickets. p-20-25 a resolution of the planning commission of the city of adelanto, san bernardino county, california, adopting the mitigated negative declaration and approving ButICE and GEO inked a 15-year contract for the Adelanto detention center in late December, less than two weeks before the private prison ban took effect. In an interview with The Desert Sun on Thursday morning, Johnson said he feels retaliated against for speaking up against the possibility of corruption within our city., A person should never be removed from a commission, a board or any body of government for following the rules of government, he said. 97 views, 0 likes, 2 loves, 0 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from City of Adelanto: City of Adelanto City Planning Commission Meeting To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. El servicio Temuco-Labranza lo veo ms como un tranva eso s. The Commission based its decision on the service capability advantage of Victorville over Adelanto and the advantages of the regional approach to re-use decision making (as represented through the Victorville proposal as a member of VVEDA). N}m L.c]ALS = Last week, McFarland Mayor Manuel Cantu Jr. resigned from his position of nine years after the Planning Commission in the small, agricultural city denied the prison companys bid to convert two 700-bed prisons into additions for its 400-bed Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center in nearby Bakersfield. How do we justify to the naysayers that this isnt a pay-for play, this is just simply GEO being a good business partner to the city? Evans asked GEO officials during the meeting, referring to the payment and other commitments from the company. Lead/Public Agency Address. The Adelanto Planning Commission member who called out behind-the-scenes negotiations between city officials and the GEO Group when he voted against the private prison companys proposal to expand one of the countrys largest immigration detention facilities has been booted from his position. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. All meetings are open to the public and copies of the agendas are available at least 72 hours prior to any regularly scheduled meeting. Gov. Members usually serve a four-year term. 16,201 were here. *Meetings will be broadcasted live on Zoom and, Adelanto High School Senior Earns Nationwide Exposure, According to an FCC filing and a recent article (, Rayna Franklin, a senior at Adelanto High School recently made nationwide news by earning a full scholarship to ivy league school Brown University. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra over the private prison ban. Evans and Hernandez then offered a separatemotion to accept the appeal and deny GEO's bid,which also ended in a 2-2 stalemate. GEO's planis to convert its 750-bed prison facility, the Desert View Modified Community Correctional Facility, into an annex for the 1,940-bed federal immigration detention center, the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. For too long the cities of Adelanto and McFarland have operated with impunity, entering into misguided relationships with prison companies and ICE, Christina Fialho, executive director of Freedom for Immigrants, a nonprofit focused on abolishing immigration detention, said in a statement last week. Email. Established according to State law, the Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council. The Adelanto expansion involves converting the Desert View Community Correctional Facility . The Planning Commission prepares and implements the General Plan as well as recommends regulations for future growth, development, and beautification of the City. "The level of influence wielded by GEO in these cities should be concerning for everyone in California," Jackie Gonzalez, policy director for non-profit Immigrant Defense Advocates, said in a statement. One day after the commissions decision, immigrant advocates also threatened legal action, saying the vote violated SB 29, a state law requiring the city to provide proper notice and access to documents before approving a permit for an immigration detention facility. Fights over the law, AB 32,are now playing out in federal court, the state capital and local city halls. CITY OF ADELANTO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS NOW STREAM LIVE! The City of Adelanto would be the agency responsible for Planning Commission viewing the meeting and comment remotely: FOR THE PUBLIC: The public may view the meeting or participate as follows: Join in person in the City Council Chambers social distancing required. By knowingly approving a Modification or Resolution that is designed to garner additional financial or other benefits from GEOs adult civil immigration detention activities, the Planning Commissions decision could subject the City to potential liability even if the City plays no functional role in the day-to-day operations of GEOs alleged force labor scheme," she wrote. The laws author, meanwhile, last week introduced two new bills intended to improve oversight, accountability and regulation of private immigration detention facilities. For more information, please visit OPRs Accessibility Site. 1869 0 obj <> endobj - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Entry-level wages for facility employees would increase from $34,474 annually to $60,788 annually, it said. The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month 7:00 pm at City Hall 11600 AirExpressway in the Council Chambers.Agendas are available 72 hoursprior to meetings.View Agendas. He said he felt conflicted about the vote, but procedurally, we cant keep being complicit with whats going on thats not right in upper management., Guys, we have to stand up, he said. 395 freeway exit Coronado Ave. Parcel (0459-026-09-0000 parcels). 2023 State of California. Working with the Community, Planning Commission and City Council, FORMA and the Planning Team developed a viable centers concept that focused on existing and future attractions and features of the City. It heated up as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and GEO inked 15-year contracts for the companys detention centers in the Mojave Desert and Central Valleyin late December, effectively skirting a state law that phases out private prisons and detention centers effective Jan. 1. Phone (760) 246-2300 ext. This planning effort was prepared under, and funded by, the State of California Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Programs. 40 Acre parcel is located at the corner of Coronado Ave and Verbena Rd (Corner intersection four-way) and Desoto Ave and Rhodelsland St (Corner intersection four-way) in the city of Adelanto. Search When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. jePxIH5!^\M!( ACaGO 4.h/@ +5 >nSJ;6'0D+S@_'bD= {p3Dns% 8[;?o|; After the rest of the commissioners voted to approve the expansion plan, Johnson expressed his disappointment. 045937143, 045937144, and 045937145, California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6 (CDFW), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, California Department of Transportation, District 8 (DOT), California Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Energy Commission, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES), California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Natural Resources Agency, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Victorville Region 6 (RWQCB), California State Lands Commission (SLC), Department of Toxic Substances Control, Office of Historic Preservation, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality, General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Use Permit, Other, Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Drainage/Absorption, Flood Plain/Flooding, Geology/Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Growth Inducement, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Schools/Universities, Septic System, Sewer Capacity, Social, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian, Wildfire, Wildlife, Copyright <> Democratic members of Californias congressional delegation, state leaders and immigrant advocates slammed ICE, alleging the federal agency dodged the law by rushing to lock in last-minute contracts for GEO and other operators of the states existing detention centers. _$q: \q#J-_%e=;R\#.,Z_p!]h w. MU (Mixed Use) Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Lead Agency Approved On. This calculator is intended for planning and education purposes only. endobj American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. In 2018, officials from the Department of Homeland Securitys Office of Inspector General reported violations from a surprise inspection including improper and overly restrictive segregation, and untimely and inadequate detainee medical care.. DL 5 (Desert Living 5) The Adelanto North 2035 Plan establishes the long-term land use and transportation strategies in guiding the community in sustainable development. /ImRydl-B>_T0chj r2VNjp+:\22,b_#6a6u0,.7j}l;l(7s(-w n}?o>m`-k!!ba^L; 6]@T>o`:v,7lLGPcH++-5UUU&0VrM.rQ pW{q\PO resolution no. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.. Website Sign In The City is proud to launch its new and dedicated page for Economic Development. ICE has reported a total of 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Adelanto. . Members Qualifications: All members are qualified electors residing within the corporate limits of the City. A class-action lawsuit against GEO allegessystematic and unlawful wage theft, unjust enrichment and forced labor at Adelanto and the companys other detention centers. In a letter dated Feb. 19 the day of the commissions hearing lawyers representing the Adelanto detainees warned officials that if the planners approved GEO's expansion proposal, the city could be in aposition to "knowingly benefit from the alleged forced labor GEO engages in at its civil immigration detention facilities, including Adelanto, about which the city knows or has recklessly disregarded knowledge, wrote attorney Lydia Wright with Burns Charest LLP.