MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
UPLAND CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 10, 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, 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 6:01 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 - EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) (Worker's Compensation Claim) Claimant: Theora Kazerooni
Agency: City of Upland
B. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) (Worker's Compensation Claim) Claimant: Hary Kawaguchi
Agency: City of Upland
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 Cub Scout Pack 601
7. PRESENTATIONS
Certificates were presented to Upland National Little League All Stars 2022.
San Bernardino County Fire Emergency Services Officer Klasha Ray gave a presentation on the Great ShakeOut and Earthquake Safety.
Certificates of Completion were presented to the Upland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
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Certificates of service were presented to participants in the Back to School Kick Off Event.
S. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received reports and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kati Parker, Upland, introduced herself as a candidate for the Chino Basin Water Conservation District and provided information on her background and the District.
Joe Pattison, stated he would not be voting for Councilmember Elliott in the upcoming November election and provided reasons for his position.
Glenn Bozar, Upland, spoke in opposition of Measure L.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Garcia removed Consent Calendar 103 and 10K for separate action.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga 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 September 26, 2022.
B. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 1968 AMENDING UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.15.130 (POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS - GENERAL)
Held second reading by number and title only, waived further reading, and adopted Ordinance No. 1968 amending Upland Municipal Code Section
17.15.130 (Political Campaign Signs - General), Zoning Code Text Amendment No. ZA-22-0002.
C. RESIGNATION OF CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER Accepted the resignation from City Council Advisory Committee Member Sandra Flores.
D. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS
Approved the September Warrant Registers (check numbers 40527-40857) and Direct Disbursements totaling $15,173,913.69 and Payroll Registers totaling $1,436,179.01 (check numbers 162730-162745 and Electronic Fund Transfers 36178-36665).
E. OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TRIP GRANT TR23021
Accepted the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) TRIP grant funds (Grant No.
TR23021) and authorized the appropriation of $21,000.
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OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY STEP GRANT PT23189
Accepted the Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant funds (Grant No. PT23189) and authorized the appropriation of $200,000.
G. OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION GRANT MC23008
Accepted the Office of Traffic Safety Ride to Live Motorcycle Education grant funds (Grant No. MC23008) and authorized the appropriation of $25,000 to the Office of Traffic Safety fund.
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL A 42,980 SQUARE FOOT (0.99 ACRE) CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FIRST AVENUE
AND A STREET IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN UPLAND, AND SETTING A HEARING
DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS
Adopted Resolution No. 6691 finding that the public interest and convenience require the sale of certain real property, declaring its intent to sell such property, setting a public hearing date for consideration of protests, and finding the same categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Review.
I. APPROVE CINTAS UNIFORM SERVICES AGREEMENT
Approved a service agreement with Cintas Uniform Services to provide uniform services; and authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
L. APPROVE AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN GRANT
PROJECT
Approved the Administering Agency -State Agreement No. 08-5147521 and Program Supplemental Agreement No. 514700Z55 issued by the California Department of Transportation for the Local Road Safety Plan Grant; and adopted Resolution No. 6692 authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements for the Local Road Safety Plan Program.
M. ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS AND REDUCTION OF BONDS FOR TR 20045
Accepted the private improvements constructed by KB Homes, generally located west of Parkview Promenade and north of Baseline Road; and approved the reduction of the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials bonds to twenty five percent (25%).
ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE ACTION
Consent Calendar items 101 and 10K were discussed and voted on in one action.
J. POLICE PATROL DIVISION VEHICLE PURCHASE ORDER
K. POLICE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION VEHICLE PURCHASE ORDER
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Public Works Director Yu answered questions from the Council regarding the funding for the purchase of the Police Vehicles.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to:
Approve the purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of seven 2023 Police Dodge Chargers in the amount of $300,102.04; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and Approve the purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of three 2023 Police Dodge Durangos in the amount of $143,345.63; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ROSE GLEN SPECIFIC PLAN AND RELATED PROJECT ENTITLEMENTS, LOCATED AT 1400 E. ARROW HIGHWAY (APN: 1046-481-14)
WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) ZONING DISTRICT
Development Services Director Dalquest, introduced Senior Planner Winter, who presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
There was discussion regarding parking requirements, and access to Bodenhamer Park from the development.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing.
Natasha Walton, questioned the calculations of park land in the City and requested the developer consider adding park space that is accessible for all residents to enjoy.
Mark Gutglueck, questioned the nearby industrial property in proximity to residences and whether Fire Department vehicles could negotiate the streets in the development.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
At 8:21 p.m., Councilmember Garcia left the dais and returned at 8:22 p.m.
Brian Taylor, applicant, presented information on the project along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant Fire Chief Birchfield confirmed that the Fire Department works with the Development Services Department and reviews plans to ensure they meet Fire Department requirements.
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There was discussion regarding the park/open space calculations in the city, tree maintenance in the development, and the noise levels of surrounding businesses.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to approve Resolution No. 6693 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (EAR-21-0010) for the Rose Glen Specific, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to adopt Resolution No. 6694 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA-21-0002 to amend the Land Use Designation of the project site from Light Industrial/Business Park (LI-BP) to Specific Plan (SP), seconded by Councilmember Elliott, and carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1969 to adopt Zone Change No.
ZC-21-0002 to amend the Zoning Designation of the project site from Light Industrial (LI) to Specific Plan (SP) and adopt Specific Plan No. SP-21-0002 for the Rose Glen Specific Plan for the project site, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
Motion by Mayor Velto to adopt Resolution No. 6695 approving Tentative Tract No. TT-21-0002 (TT-20519) to subdivide 4.84 acres into 13 numbered lots and 16 lettered lots and Development Plan Review No. DPR-21-0009 for the development of 64 detached condominiums and related site improvements, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZA-22-0001 TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING "SMOKE SHOPS", "MASSAGE THERAPY" AND -SMOKE LOUNGE/E-VAPE/HOOKAH LOUNGE"
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Planning Manager Farris, who presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Development Services Director Dalquest and Planning Manager Farris answered questions posed by the Council regarding nonconforming uses and the buffer between 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. 1970 amending Upland Municipal Code Table 17.04-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Residential Zones), Table
17.05-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Mixed -Use Zones), Table 17.06-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Commercial Zones), Table 17.07-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Industrial Zones), Table 17.08-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Special Purpose Zones), Chapter 17.29 (Massage Therapy) and Chapter 17.51 (Definitions), and adding new Chapter 17.42.5 pertaining to smoke shops, and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act., seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried unanimously.
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12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Councilmember Zuniga provided a recap of the meeting. This was for information only and no action was required.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. APPROVE A CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Public Works Director Yu presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
There was discussion regarding the maintenance of baseball fields, project management, and oversight of the landscape services contract.
Public Works Director Yu and Operations Manager Smiderle answered questions posed by the Council regarding restroom maintenance and the request for proposal process for that contract.
Motion by Councilmember Maust to award a Service Contract for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services to Brightview Landscape Services, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities throughout the community. 1S. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced upcoming Town Hall information meetings about Measure L.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, October 24, 2022.
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APPROVED October 24, 2022