MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
UPLAND CITY COUNCIL
AND CITY OF UPLAND FINANCING AUTHORITY
APRIL 11, 2022
OPENING The regular meeting of the Upland City Council and City of Upland Financing Authority was called to order by Mayor/Chairman Bill Velto at 7:00 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, Assistant City Attorney/Assistant Agency Counsel Thomas Rice, and City Clerk/Agency Secretary Keri Johnson
2. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
4. CLOSED SESSION None
S. INVOCATION Rabbi Stephen Epstein, Temple Sholom
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE James Breitling
7. PRESENTATIONS
Public Works Director Braden Yu accepted a Proclamation declaring April 29, 2022 as National Arbor Day.
Yazmina Rawji accepted a Proclamation declaring April 2022 as National Donate Life Month.
S. CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL
Assistant City Attorney Rice announced there was nothing to report.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Natasha Walton, People for Upland Parks, thanked Council for the Arbor Day Proclamation and for accepting their donation of oak trees for the new urban plaza.
Kati Parker, Upland, stated she was interested in representing the city on the West End Consolidated Water Company and provided information on her background and qualifications.
Robert DeLoach, provided information on his background and qualifications and stated he was interested in serving on the San Antonio Water Company Board.
Chris Diggs, provided information on his background and qualifications and stated he was interested in serving on the San Antonio Water Company Board.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff removed Consent Calendar Item 1OF for separate action. Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2022
B. RESIGNATION FROM PARKS, ARTS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Accepted the resignation of Dylan White from the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services Advisory Committee and instructed the City Clerk to post the notice of vacancy pursuant to Government Code Section 54974.
C. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PROJECT NO. 9122, 13TH STREET PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION AND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Accepted the work; authorized the City Manager or his/her designee to record the Notice of Completion; and to reduce the Faithful Performance Bond to 10% for Project No. 9122, 13th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Water Main Replacement Project.
D. PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE FOR METRON-FARNIER, LLC
Approved a purchase order increase with Metron-Farnier, LLC for the purchase of replacement water meter registers and data software meter reading services in the amount of $270,000 for a total purchase order amount of $540,000.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISCRETIONARY FUND
ALLOCATION FROM SUPERVISOR HAGMAN
Accepted $357,288 in funding from the County of San Bernardino through Supervisor Hagman's allocation of the Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program to support technology infrastructure and modernization services, and purchase of law enforcement equipment; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE ACTION
F. METHOD OF SALE FOR SPECIAL TAX BONDS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SYCAMORE HILLS), IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2, SERIES 2022
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Municipal Advisor Doug Anderson with Urban Futures, Inc. who then presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
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Motion by Councilmember Elliott to adopt Resolution No. 6646 to authorize a private placement with Western Alliance Bank for the District's Special Tax Bonds, Series 2022 (Improvement Area No. 2), and approve certain documents and take certain other actions in connection therewith, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried unanimously.
At 7:27 p.m. Mayor Velto called a recess and the City Council reconvened in open session at 7:30 p.m.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SITE LEASE, A
LEASE AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE LEASE FINANCING ARRANGEMENT
Assistant City Manager Parker presented a staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to adopt City Council Resolution No. 6647 entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Upland, California authorizing execution and delivery of a site lease, a lease agreement, and other related documents in connection with entering into a lease obligation through a lease financing arrangement with the City of Upland and Financing Authority and certain other actions relating thereto, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
Motion by Authority Member Garcia to adopt City of Upland Financing Authority Resolution No. 2022-3 entitled "Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of Upland Financing Authority, authorizing execution and delivery of a site lease, a lease agreement, and other related documents in connection with the lease financing arrangement with the City, and certain other actions relating thereto, seconded by Authority Member Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING, MARCH 30, 2022
Councilmember Elliott 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.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CANDIDATES TO FILL UNSCHEDULED VACANCY
ON THE SAN ANTONIO WATER COMPANY BOARD & WEST END CONSOLIDATED
WATER COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Public Works Director Braden Yu presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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City Council directed staff to recruit applicants from the community and bring this item back to Council at the May 9th meeting.
Assistant City Attorney Rice clarified that the applicants would be applying to be the City's recommendation to the water boards, but the water boards will make the final decision on the appointment.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities throughout the community, including providing an update on the meetings they attended.
15. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Blay announced the City Council Chamber would be undergoing upgrades and the next two City Council meetings would be moved to the Carnegie building across the parking lot from City Hall.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY
Keri Johnson, City ; erk/ ecretary
APPROVED Ai)ril 25. 2022