OPENING
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Staff:
2. 3.
4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
UPLAND CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 23, 2023
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.
Mayor Bill Velto, Council Members James Breitling, 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 6:01 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 organizations:
Unrepresented Employees:
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
Executive Staff and Non-
Represented/Confidential
Employees
The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:02 p.m.
5. INVOCATION Councilmember Garcia
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Police Chief Blanco
7. PRESENTATIONS
A presentation was given by General Manager Elizabeth Skrzat on the Chino Basin Water Conservation District activities.
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received a report on Closed Session Item 4A and there was no reportable action.
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9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kristine Scott, Senior Public Affairs Manager for SoCal Gas Company, provided an update on the increased gas rates.
Mark Walters, Upland, requested the Council consider an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in a metal recycling facility.
Tammy Rapp, Historic Downtown Upland Merchants Association President, spoke about crime in downtown Upland and the need for security.
Brian Taylor, Upland, spoke in support of the Council rejecting the bids for the Baldy View Dog Park and Storm Drain projects; and questioned the City's compliance with state mandates regulating debris in storm drains.
Giuseppe "Joey" Mancuso, Upland, thanked staff and the Council for their assistance in opening his business in Upland.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breitling removed Consent Calendar Items 10C, 10K, and 10L, and Councilmember Garcia, removed Consent Calendar Item 10M 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 January 9, 2023.
B. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1974 AMENDING UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.15.080(F) (ADVERTISING SIGNS AND STRUCTURES NEAR
FREEWAYS)
Held second reading by title only, waived further reading, and adopted Ordinance No. 1974 amending Upland Municipal Code Section 17.15.080(F) (Advertising Signs And Structures Near Freeways) by increasing the maximum twenty-five (25) foot height allowed for freeway -oriented advertising signs for commercial property with a minimum frontage of 250 feet on a freeway, allowing property in the Regional Commercial Zoning District that is not adjacent to a freeway to have a freeway -oriented advertising sign, and establishing design standards.
D. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS
Approved the December Warrant Registers (check numbers 41528-41897 and 47182-47184) and Direct Disbursements totaling $6,452,314.28 and Payroll Registers totaling $2,483,660.40 (check numbers 162785-162933 and Electronic Fund Transfers 37644-38380.
E. TREASURER'S REPORT DECEMBER 2022
Received and filed the December 2022 Treasurer's Report.
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F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE REVISED CITY-WIDE JOB DESCRIPTIONS Approved the revised City-wide job descriptions based on the recommendations from the Koff & Associates classification study.
G. ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING ELIGIBLE PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION
PROGRAM
Accepted the Grant Review Committee's recommendation relative to eligibility and funding for the following Commercial Rehabilitation Program participants:
Barcuso Social Club located at 151 N. Second Avenue and The Supreme Plate located at 110 E. 9th Street.
H. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS FOR FACILITY
RELOCATIONS ON PALM AVENUE
Approved a Reimbursement Agreement with Sprint Communications Company L.P. in the amount of $98,463.99 and authorized a construction contingency in the amount of $14,836.01 for a total authorized expenditure amount of $113,300; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any future amendments within the City Manager's authority.
I. APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND PARCEL MAP 20448 (LOCATED AT 2068 W 11TH STREET)
Approved the Subdivision Agreement; accepted the associated bonds; approved the Parcel Map 20448 for recordation; and authorized the City Manager to execute the subdivision agreement.
UNDERGROUNDING IN LIEU FEE REQUEST FOR PARCEL MAP 20448 Adopted Resolution No. 6703 approving an in -lieu fee in satisfaction of Condition No. 30.21 of Tentative Parcel Map No. 20448 (TPM-21-02) and Development Plan Review No. DPR-21-0008 for the development of five (5) new light industrial buildings located at 2068 West 11th Street N. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PARK
RESTROOM CLEANING AND LOCKUP
Approved an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Park Restroom Cleaning and Lockup Services with Valley Maintenance Corp. for an additional $15,600 for a total annual contract amount of $98,748 and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and any future extensions within the City Manager's authority.
ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE ACTION
C. DESIGNATION OF A DELEGATE TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
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The Council discussed the process for the delegate and whether the SCAG items for consideration should be brought before the Council for direction prior to the SCAG General Assembly meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Zuniga to appoint Councilmember James Breitling as the delegate to represent the City of Upland at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting on May 4, 2023, seconded by Councilmember Maust, and carried unanimously.
K. CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AWARD Public Works Director Yu provided information on the programs that will be funded by the grant.
Motion by Councilmember Breitling to accept the CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program award of $111,677 and appropriate the funds, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
L. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 82339, BALDY VIEW DOG PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
There was discussion regarding the cost of the improvements for the dog park and next steps in the process for the proposed project.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to reject all bids for Project No. 82339, Baldy View Dog Park Improvements, seconded by Councilmember Breitling, and carried unanimously.
M. REJECT PROPOSALS FOR CITYWIDE STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN CLEANING
PROJECT
There was discussion regarding the City's compliance with State mandates associated with storm drain compliance, and the budget requirements and timeline for reconsidering the project.
Motion by Councilmember Breitling to reject the proposals received for the Citywide Storm Drain Catch Basin Cleaning Project, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried unanimously.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 23-0001) AMENDING CHAPTER 17.37 OF THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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.
There was discussion on the state regulations for ADUs and JADUs.
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Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Maust to hold first reading by title only and adopt urgency Ordinance No. 1975 amending Chapter 17.37 of the City of Upland Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and determine the ordinance to be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080.17, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and -carried unanimously.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS None-
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. CONSOLIDATION OF COMMITTEES APPOINTED TO ADVISE THE COUNCIL City Clerk Johnson presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to hold first reading by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1976 adding Section 12.26.160 to Chapter 12.26 of Title 12 of the Upland Municipal Code relative to the Street Tree Advisory Committee; and adopt Resolution No. 6704 amending the Policies and Procedures relative to the establishment and operation of commissions, committees, boards, and authorities appointed to advise the City Council, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 8.44.120 TO CHAPTER
8.44 OF TITLE 8 OF THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS IN THE CITY
City Attorney Deitsch presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The Council requested that the City Attorney prepare an additional ordinance for Council's consideration regulating recycling businesses in possession of potentially stolen catalytic converters.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia to hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1977 of the City Council of the City of Upland, California adding Section 8.44.120 to Chapter 8.44 of Title 8 of the Upland Municipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, and carried unanimously.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities throughout the community.
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15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay provided an update on road closures as part of the I-10 corridor project.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, February 13, 2023.
SUBMITTED BY
Keri son, City, ler
APPROVED February 23. 2023