MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
UPLAND CITY COUNCIL
MAY 9, 2022
OPENING The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 6:34 p.m. in the Carnegie Building at 123 East D Street
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Council Members Janice Elliott, Carlos A. Garcia, Shannan Maust, and Rudy Zuniga
Staff: City Manager Michael Blay, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, and City Clerk Keri Johnson
2. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:35 p.m. Mayor Velto announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
A. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives
Employee organization:
City Manager Michael Blay,
Assistant City Manager Stephen
Parker, and Human Resources/Risk
Manager Terry Doyle
Upland Mid -Management
Association, Upland City Employees
Association, Upland Police Officers
Association, and Upland Police
Management Association
The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:08 p.m.
S. INVOCATION Mike Ingram, Christian Science Faith
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carl Bunch
7. PRESENTATIONS
A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Officer Teague for exemplary work as a school resource officer.
Certificates of Completion were presented to the Upland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduates.
S. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received a report and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
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9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Warren, Upland, announced the Cooper Regional History Museum's 6th Annual Armed Forces Car Show and Toys for Tots Toy Drive; and invited the public to attend the free event.
Christina Schulz, Upland, provided some history on San Antonio Park and a historic fountain within the park. She also commented on the number of T-ball games held in the park.
Dessa D'Aguila Bentson, Upland, stated that she lives across the street from San Antonio Park and has concerns about proposed T-ball field and the potential removal of trees which provide a noise buffer to the neighborhood.
Andrew Bentson, Upland, stated that he loves the rural quality of the neighborhood in San Antonio Heights and was concerned about losing that if a T-ball field was installed.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Velto removed Consent Calendar Item 10D for separate action. Motion by Councilmember Maust to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 1960 ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF
MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE UPLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481
Held second reading by number and title only, waived further reading, and adopted Ordinance No. 1960 adopting a policy for the use of military equipment by the Upland Police Department pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
C. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 1961 AMENDING 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.
Held second reading by number and title only, waived further reading, and adopted 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.
E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
Approved a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Agreement with the San Bernardino County Fire Department Household Hazardous Waste Division; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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F. HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROJECT - HSGP 2020
Accepted the Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $24,411 and authorized the appropriation of $24,411 to purchase equipment and Rush tactical backpacks.
G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SIDEPATH, INC. FOR THE UPDATE AND REPLACEMENT OF VIRTUAL SERVER
ENVIRONMENT
Approved an agreement with Sidepath, Inc. under the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Valuepoint cooperative agreement, Contract No. MNWNC-108 to provide contract services for the procurement, design, and implementation of an updated virtual server environment in the amount of $487,725.09; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
H. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SHADE
STRUCTURES FOR CITY PARKS
Approved a contract for the procurement and installation of two metal shade structures at Magnolia Park in the amount of $230,513.95 (cost plus 5% contingency); and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and provide a 50% deposit to the vendor.
I. DECLARING REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY, COMMONLY KNOWN AS A 650 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF THE PROPERTY WITH ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 1046-592-24, IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
Adopted a Resolution declaring pursuant to Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(B) that real property owned by the City, commonly known as a 650 square foot portion of the property with Assessor's Parcel Number 1046- 592-24 is exempt surplus land to be sold to the owner of contiguous land at 101 N. 2nd Avenue in Upland; and found that the foregoing actions are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAIRD + DRISKELL COMMUNITY PLANNING, TO CREATE AN ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT (ADU) WORKBOOK, WEBSITE, AND RELATED PRINTED
MATERIALS
Approved the professional services agreement with Baird + Driskell Community Planning in the amount of $99,700 to develop an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Workbook, website, and other informational materials to guide Upland homeowners through the process of building an ADU; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE ACTION
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Clerk Johnson stated there was a correction to the minutes, correcting the location of the meeting to the Carnegie Building and requested the Council approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2022, as corrected, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried unanimously.
D. APPOINTMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Council thanked Carl Bunch for his willingness to serve on the committee.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to ratify the appointment of Carl Bunch to the Finance Committee, term to expire in December 2022, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Housing Coordinator Avalos who presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Community Development Block Grant Committee Chairperson Aspinall, presented the information on the recommended FY 2022-23 allocations.
The City Council thanked the committee for their time and effort in reviewing the applications and making recommendations.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution No. 6651 approving the City of Upland Community Development Block Grant One -Year Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents to implement the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Action Plan, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING, APRIL 27, 2022
Councilmember Elliott provided a recap of the meeting. This was for information only and no action was required.
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13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-2 (THE COLONIES AT SAN ANTONIO), IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Municipal Advisor Doug Anderson who presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Motion by Councilmember Elliott that the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (The Colonies at San Antonio) adopt Resolution No. 6652 authorizing the issuance of its Special Tax Refunding Bonds Issue of 2022 (Improvement Area No. 1) in a principal amount not to exceed $16,500,000 and approving an Indenture and an Escrow Agreement, and taking certain other actions in connection therewith, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
B. SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 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.
Motion by Councilmember Maust to authorize the City Manager to post a Proposition 218 public notification of a sewer rate adjustment including a pass - through sewer rate; and to set a public hearing date on June 27, 2022 at 7 p.m. for consideration of a sewer rate adjustment including pass -through sewer rates, seconded by Mayor Velto, and carried unanimously.
C. SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED SOLID WASTE RATE
ADJUSTMENT
Public Works Director Yu presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to authorize the City Manager to post a Proposition 218 public notification of a solid waste rate adjustment; and to set a public hearing date on June 27, 2022 at 7 p.m. for consideration of a solid waste rate adjustment, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
D. RECOMMENDATION 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 Yu presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
There was discussion on the appointment process for the San Antonio Water Company board and the term of the appointment.
Mayor Velto proposed that Kati Parker be recommended to serve on the West End Consolidated Water Company Board of Directors.
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Motion by Councilmember Maust to nominate Kati Parker, as the City's recommendation to serve on the West End Consolidated Water Company Board of Directors, seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
The Council discussed proposed candidates for the San Antonio Water Company Board of Directors and the possibility of recruiting for additional applications.
Motion by Mayor Velto to table the recommendation for the San Antonio Water Company Board until the May 23, 2022 City Council meeting, 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 provided an update on the Euclid Avenue overpass construction for the I-10 freeway improvements.
16. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned in memory of Rancho Cucamonga City Council Member Sam Spagnolo. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, May 23, 2022.
SUBMITTED BY /
Keri Johnson, -Cl k
APPROVED May 23 2022