MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
UPLAND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF UPLAND PARKING AUTHORITY,
AND CITY OF UPLAND FINANCING AUTHORITY
JANUARY 24, 2022
OPENING The regular meeting of the Upland City Council, City of Upland Parking Authority, and the City of Upland Financing Authority was called to order by Mayor/Chairman Bill Velto at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Upland City Hall.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chairman Bill Velto, Council/Agency Members Janice Elliott, Carlos A. Garcia, Shannan Maust, and Rudy Zuniga Staff: City Manager/Executive Director Michael Blay, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Stephen P. Deitsch, and City
Clerk/Agency Secretary Keri Johnson
2. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
City Clerk Johnson announced that staff removed Consent Calendar Item 10C from the agenda. The item would be brought back for consideration at a later date.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:02 p.m. Mayor Velto announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
A. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - one potential case The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:01 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE James Breitling
At this point in the meeting City Attorney Deitsch announced the request to add an agenda item related to the recent wind event.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to make findings that the there is a need to possibly take action this evening, and the need arose after the posting of the agenda; and add Item 13C "Discussion of Recent Wind Event" to the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried unanimously.
13C. DISCUSSION OF RECENT WIND EVENT
The Council discussed the cleanup efforts over the weekend, power outages, ongoing cleanup efforts, and methods for residents to report issues.
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City Manager Blay stated that the City Council may call a special meeting in the next week to declare state of emergency so the City can possibly recover funds from state and federal resources.
7. PRESENTATIONS
Leif Ozier, Upland Community Resource Center Director provided an update on the assistance provided to residents affected by the 7th Street Fire.
Upland Unified School District recognized the Upland Police Department for their exceptional service to the District.
8. CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL
City Attorney Deitsch stated the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Item 4A on the agenda regarding potential litigation related to a challenge to the redistricting process. City Attorney Deitsch further stated there was no reportable action.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Natasha Walton, Upland, stated concerns regarding a policy designating park revenues for park improvements, stating that it could result in park users lobbying for leases in parks to fund amenities even though people in the community may not want certain amenities. Ms. Walton further requested that staff provide more information on the leases associated with park lands.
Lisa Nicely, Upland, requested that staff provide information on the activities going on at the Bongiovanni property located north of Foothill Boulevard west of Benson Avenue.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Maust removed Consent Calendar 10B and Councilmember Garcia removed Consent Calendar Item 1OF for separate action. Motion by Councilmember Maust to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2022.
C. ATHLETIC FACILITIES POLICY AND PROCEDURES UPDATE
This item was removed from the agenda.
D. APPROVE THE DOWNWARD RECLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR II
POSITION TO BUILDING INSPECTOR I
Approved the downward reclassification of an existing Building Inspector II position to Building Inspector I.
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMPLETE PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS FOR AN
ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE - ARPA FUNDS
Approved an agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions to purchase an enterprise content management system, authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, and approved the use of $136,068 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION Adopted Resolution No. 6634 authorizing the submittal of an application for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related thereto.
ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE ACTION
B. ACCEPTANCE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISCRETIONARY FUND
ALLOCATION FROM SUPERVISOR RUTHERFORD
The Council thanked Supervisor Rutherford for approving the County funds for the Upland projects.
Motion by Councilmember Maust to accept $535,000 in funding from the County of San Bernardino through Supervisor Rutherford's allocation of the Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program for upgrades to Magnolia Recreation Center, and Magnolia and Greenbelt Parks; and ratify the City Manager's acceptance of $50,000 of funding from the County of San Bernardino through Supervisor Rutherford's allocation of the Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program for upgrades to Magnolia Recreation Center, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PART-TIME COMMUNICATIONS
INFORMATION SPECIALIST
City Manager Blay answered questions posed by the Council regarding the duties that will be performed by the Communications Specialist.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to approve the job specification for a Communications Information Specialist position and approve a budget adjustment of $15,753 for the funding of a part-time employee, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS None
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING, JANUARY 11, 2022
Councilmember Maust provided a recap of the meeting, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. This was for information only and no action was required.
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13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON ESTABLISHING A POLICY REGARDING
REVENUE GENERATED FROM LEASES ON CITY PARK PROPERTY AND
RESTRICTING ITS USE TO THE PARK CONTAINING THE LEASE
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Economic Development Coordinator Picazo who presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
There was discussion on the parks that currently have leases, the designation of the revenues to any park in the same district as the park that generated the revenues, and the timeline for implementation of the proposed policy.
Motion by Councilmember Elliott to direct staff to prepare a policy which would designate the park revenue generated from leases on City park property be allocated for use in a park located in the same Council District and making the policy effective in the 2023/24 Fiscal Year, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
B. FORMATION OF THE CITY OF UPLAND FINANCING AUTHORITY
Assistant City Manager Parker presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, and introduced Special Counsel Kim Byrens who provided additional information on the formation of the City of Upland Financing Authority.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to adopt Resolution No. 6635 establishing the City of Upland Financing Authority seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
At 8:10 p.m. Mayor/Chairperson Velto recessed the regular City Council meeting and called to order the Regular meeting of the City of Upland Parking Authority.
Motion by Parking Authority Member Garcia to adopt Resolution No. 2022-1 adopting bylaws, appointing officers and establishing regular meeting dates; and to adopt Resolution No. 2022-2 establishing the City of Upland Financing Authority, seconded by Authority Member Maust, and carried unanimously.
At 8:11 p.m. Mayor/Chairperson Velto adjourned the regular City of Upland Parking Authority meeting and called a recess.
At 8:14 p.m. Mayor/Chairperson Velto called to order the Regular meeting of the City of Upland Financing Authority.
Motion by Financing Authority Member Elliott to adopt Resolution No. 2022-1, adopting the Bylaws, appointing officers and establishing regular meeting dates, seconded by Authority Member Garcia and carried unanimously.
At 8:16 p.m. Mayor/Chairperson Velto adjourned the regular City of Upland Financing Authority meeting and reconvened the Regular meeting of the Upland City Council.
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14. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
PARKING AUTHORITY, AND
MINUTES
Councilmembers announced various activities throughout the community, including providing an update on the meetings they attended.
16. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:32 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned in memory of Roman "Roach" Foronda, a longtime member of the community and founding member of the local band Backstreet. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, February 14, 2022. a
SUBMITTED BY
Keri Johnson, City QarI
APPROVED February 14 2022