MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL April 3, 2023
SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Council Chamber
City Hall, 460 N Euclid Avenue
Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling, Councilmember Carlos A. Garcia, Councilmember Shannan Maust, Councilmember Rudy Zuniga
Staff Present: City Manager Michael Blay, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, City Clerk Keri Johnson
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The special workshop of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Velto at 5:00 p.m.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lois Sicking Dieter, Upland, spoke in support of Sycamore Park being developed as a passive nature park and was opposed to any park land swap.
Natasha Walton, Upland, stated the benefits of a passive nature park and questioned whether any outside agencies have any jurisdiction over the land.
Brian Taylor, Upland, stated that the land needs to be kept for park use, questioned whether Sycamore Park was within the mining reclamation plan, and suggested that the City make part of the area a catch basin to recapture ground water.
Ginger Nehls, Upland, spoke in support of a park being developed and stated there is a need for more green space in the City.
3. AGENDA ITEMS
a. CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF SYCAMORE PARK
Assistant City Manager Parker and Recreation and Community Services Manager Gandara presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Council discussed the options for the park including a land swamp, multi -phase master plan, nature park, or a public/private partnership. There was further discussion regarding and the costs associated with each development option, whether a public/private partnership was a viable option, and community workshops for input from the residents.
Moved by: Mayor Velto
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Direct staff to bring back additional information regarding the public/private partnership and hold another workshop for Council to consider the park options.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the workshop at 6:05 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, April 10, 2023.
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