MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
UPLAND CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
OPENING The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Council Members Janice Elliott, Shannan Maust, and Rudy Zuniga
Absent: Council Member Carlos A. Garcia
Staff: City Manager Michael Blay, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, and City Clerk Keri Johnson
Motion by Council Member Elliott to excuse the absence of Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Zuniga, and carried with Councilmember Garcia absent.
2. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
City Clerk Johnson announced that staff removed Business Item 13A from the agenda.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:01 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: Real property located at the northwest corner of First Street and A Street: Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 1046-
591-08, 09, 10, 11, 12, and 13.
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest, and Economic Development
Coordinator Melecio Picazo
Negotiating Party: City Ventures
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:01 p.m.
S. INVOCATION Deacon Richard Simpson, St. Anthony's Catholic Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Justin Neifeiser
7. PRESENTATIONS
The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the Upland American Little League 11U All Star Team - Little League District 23 Champions.
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The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the Upland Foothill Little League 12U All Star Team - Little League District 23 Champions.
The City Council presented a Certificate of Compassion to Bob Everett for his dedicated work with Wild Wings Rehabilitation.
S. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received a report and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lois Sicking Dieter, requested that Council table Consent Calendar Item 10F and stated that the parkland should be used for recreational purposes. She further stated reasons for her opposition to the item.
Natasha Walton, People for Upland Parks, stated her concerns regarding Consent Calendar Item 1OF and requested the Council vote no on the item.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Elliott removed Consent Calendar Item 1OF for separate action. Motion by Councilmember Maust to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried Councilmember Garcia absent.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2022.
B. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 1967 UNLAWFUL CAMPING AND STORAGE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Held second reading by number and title only, waived further reading, and adopted Ordinance No. 1967 repealing Upland Municipal Code 12.40 and adding Chapter 12.46 to create and implement an effective procedure to regulate camping and storage of personal property to protect public and safety.
C. BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Adopted Resolution No. 6690 rescinding Resolution No. 6570 in its entirety and adopting a conflict of interest code applicable to designated positions, including members and staff of the Successor Agency to the Upland Community Redevelopment Agency, Upland Public Financing Authority, Successor Agency to the Upland Housing Authority, City of Upland Parking Authority, and the City of Upland Financing Authority.
D. TREASURER'S REPORT AUGUST 2022
Received and filed the August 2022 Treasurer's Report.
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FACILITY USE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Approved the Facility Use Policy, effective October 1, 2022.
G. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH WILLDAN
FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS RELATING
TO PUBLIC DEBT ISSUANCES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
Approved Professional Services Agreements with Willdan Financial Services for financial services related to debt issuances in an amount not to exceed $40,000 and annual Community Facilities District administration in an amount not to exceed $71,000; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements.
H. BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CITY/COUNTY PAYMENT PROGRAM GRANT Accepted the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program (Recycle Funding Cycle FY 2021-22) Grant Award of $19,700 and appropriated the funding.
ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE ACTION
A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 1299 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD (A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 1046-183-01) BETWEEN THE CITY OF UPLAND AND SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL
HOSPITAL
There was a question regarding whether the agenda description complied with the Brown Act and if there were any legal issues with the license agreement.
City Attorney Deitsch stated that the agenda description did comply with the Brown Act and the missing digit in the Assessor's Parcel Number was a typographical error and he did not believe there were any legal issues, as the area in question was already being used for parking.
There was discussion regarding CEQA, current use of the parking area, trees in the surrounding area, and improvements to the parking area.
Motion by Councilmember Elliott to approve the Parking License Agreement between the City of Upland and San Antonio Regional Hospital for real property addressed as 1299 San Bernardino Road (portion of APN 1046-183-01) and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related thereto, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried with Councilmember Garcia absent.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-0002, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE 17.15.130 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS - GENERAL.
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Associate Planner Winter who presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
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Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Elliott to hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1968 amending Upland Municipal Code Section 17.15.130 (Political Campaign Signs - General), Zoning Code Text Amendment No. ZA-22-0002, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried Councilmember Garcia absent.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Councilmember Elliott provided a recap of the meeting. This was for information only and no action was required.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES
OF THE CITY MANAGER IN THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
This item was removed from the agenda.
B. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO FOR JOINT ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Motion by Mayor Velto to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with the County of San Bernardino; authorize the appropriation of $1,292,500 from the General Fund Infrastructure Improvement Reserve; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried Councilmember Garcia absent.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced upcoming information meetings about Measure L, 1-10 freeway construction closures, and the Candidates Forum.
16. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:58 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned in memory of Dave Darrow, 25 year resident and Upland Police Department VIP. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, October 10, 2022.
SUBMITTED BY / r/ t7 �
Keri Johnson C' erk
APPROVED October 10, 2022