OPENING
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Staff:
2. 3.
4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
UPLAND CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 2S, 2022
The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 6:01 p.m. in the Carnegie Building at 123 East D Street
Mayor Bill Velto, Council Members Janice Elliott, Carlos A. Garcia, Shannan Maust, and Rudy Zuniga
City Manager Michael Blay, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, and City Clerk Keri Johnson
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:02 p.m. Mayor Velto announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
A. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Two contiguous City -owned properties approximately 3.8 Acres is size located on the north side of Arrow Route, approximately 60 feet west of Benson Avenue; APN:
1007-271-45 & 47
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest, Development Services Manager
Liz Chavez, and Economic Development Coordinator
Melecio Picazo
Negotiating Parties: Chase Partners, LTD
Newcastle Partners, Inc.
Phelan Development Company
Village Partners Ventures, LLC
XEBEC Pursuits, LLC
Yellow Iron Real Estate, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:00 p.m.
S. INVOCATION Jim Thomas, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Detective Chris Delaney
7. PRESENTATIONS
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Life Bible Fellowship Church.
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8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received a report and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Christopher Delaney, President of the Upland Police Officers' Association stated he was speaking on behalf of the Police Officers' Association and the Police Management Association in support of the appointment of Captain Blanco as Acting Police Chief and thanked Chief Goodman for his leadership.
Christina Schulz, Upland, spoke in opposition of a proposed baseball field at San Antonio Park and suggested the land should be preserved as a natural habitat.
Theresa Pfister, Upland Foothill Little League Board Member, spoke in support of a proposed baseball field at San Antonio Park and stated the League has continued to grow which has resulted in some kids playing games late into the night. She further stated that the proposed field is in the very early stages of the planning process.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2022.
B. APPROVAL OF MARCH WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS
Approved the March Warrant Registers (check numbers 38168-38622) and Direct Disbursements totaling $7,058,253.27 and Payroll Registers totaling $1,351,694.62,(check numbers 162275-162293 and Electronic Fund Transfers 32963-33450).
C. APPROVE THE REVISIONS OF THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECREATION
SPECIALIST AND REVISIONS TO THE SALARY RANGES FOR RECREATION
LEADER AND RECREATION SPECIALIST
Approved the revisions to the job specifications for Recreation Specialist and revisions to the salary ranges of Recreation Leader and Recreation Specialist.
D. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Declared items as surplus and authorized the Assistant City Manager to initiate disposal of the surplus equipment.
E. TREASURER'S REPORT MARCH 2O22
Received and filed the March 2022 Treasurer's Report.
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
Police Captain Mathews presented the staff report which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
There was discussion regarding the State Legislation requiring the Ordinance.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1960 adopting a policy for the use of military equipment by the Upland Police Department pursuant to Assembly Bill 481, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried unanimously.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FUNDING PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW DOWNTOWN URBAN PLAZA ON 0.69-ACRE
LOCATED BETWEEN SECOND AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE, ADJACENT TO THE
PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIL, INCLUDING THE USE OF PARK DEVELOPMENT
FUNDS (QUIMBY FEES)
Development Services Director Dalquest presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
There was discussion regarding other possible funding sources for the park and the restrictions on the use of Quimby Fees.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Elliott to adopt Resolution No. 6648 approving the funding plan for the construction of the new Downtown Urban Plaza on 0.69- acre located between Second Avenue and Third Avenue, adjacent to the Pacific Electric Trail, including the use of Park Development Funds (Quimby Fees) pursuant to Section 66477 of the State Government Code, and to amend the Capital Improvement Program and appropriate $1,860,000 from the Community Project Funding Grant and the City's Park Development Funds, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA NO. 2021-0001) TO
THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN UPLAND SPECIFIC PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW NO. 21-0009 TO MODIFY TABLE 5-1 (PERMITTED LAND USES) AND ALLOW "MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" AS A PERMITTED USE ON
THE GROUND FLOOR UNDER THE FIRST AVENUE OVERLAY AREA OF THE OLD
TOWN AND EUCLID DISTRICTS
Development Services Director Dalquest presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
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Director Dalquest answered questions from the Council regarding the surrounding businesses.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1961 amending the Historic Downtown Upland Specific Plan Table 5-1 (Permitted Land Uses) and allowing "Multi -Family Residential" as a permitted use on the ground floor within the First Avenue Overlay Area under the Old Town and Euclid Districts, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING, APRIL 12, 2022
Councilmember Maust provided a recap of the meeting. This was for information only and no action was required.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PASS -THROUGH SEWER RATES
Public Works Director Yu presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
There was discussion regarding the IEUA rate increases and the maintenance of the city sewer infrastructure.
Public Works Director Yu requested direction from Council regarding the options for a proposed rate increase before bringing the item back to the Council at the May 9, 2022 meeting.
The City Council directed staff to move forward with preparing notices for a 5- yr "Pass -Through" of any increases of IEUA's monthly EDU rates not -to -exceed 7% in any calendar year and increase Upland's portion back to $10.10 (7.6%) or $10.85 (10.2%).
This item was for receive and file only, no action was taken.
B. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED SOLID WASTE RATES AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT
Public Works Director Yu presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
There was discussion regarding the evergreen contract with Burrtec, the services they provide, and the proposed restated agreement.
This item was for receive and file only, no action was taken.
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C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ON THE COMMEMORATIVE NAMING OF
THE NEW DOWNTOWN URBAN PLAZA AFTER TOM THOMAS AND THE BAND STAGE AFTER ROMAN "ROACH" FORONDA ON 0.69 ACRE LOCATED BETWEEN
SECOND AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE, ADJACENT TO THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIL
Development Services Director Dalquest presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
There was discussion on the options for naming the plaza. The Council stated they would like the plaza to be named "Tom Thomas Magnolia Plaza." Additionally, Council requested staff include a reference to "located on the Pacific Electric Trail" on the plaque or sign that will be located in the plaza.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to adopt Resolution No. 6649 approving the commemorative naming of the New Downtown Urban Plaza after Tom Thomas and the band stage after Roman "Roach" Foronda, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities throughout the community, including providing an update on the meetings they attended.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced the closure of Euclid Avenue during the I-10 freeway crossing improvements and requested that residents visit the City website to participate in the City's survey.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, May 9, 2022
SUBMITTED BY
Keri Johnson, City
APPROVED May 9, 2022