Monday, May 22, 2023
Open session begins at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
City Hall, 460 N. Euclid Avenue
Residents may observe the City Council meetings remotely via livestream on the City website, Spectrum Cable TV Channel 3, or Frontier Cable TV Channel 26.
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1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2.ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA
3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is a time for any citizen to comment on item listed on the closed session agenda only. Anyone wishing to address the legislative body is requested to submit a speaker card to the City Clerk at or prior to speaking. The speakers are requested to keep their comments to no more than three (3) minutes. The use of visual aids will be included in the time limit.
4.CLOSED SESSION
5.INVOCATION
Jim Thomas, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
6.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7.PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Uplanders Club for their support of the Upland Police Department
Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Earth Day Committee members
8.CITY ATTORNEY
9.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is a time for any citizen to comment on any item listed or not listed on the agenda.
Anyone wishing to address the legislative body is requested to submit a speaker card to the City Clerk at or prior to speaking. The speakers are requested to keep their
comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Speakers will be given five (5) minutes during public hearings. The use of visual aids will be included in the time limit. Public comments and questions for the purpose of hearing current matters of concern in our community and to provide citizens a method for the public to hear those concerns in an open venue is encouraged. However, under the provisions of the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussion of items not listed on the agenda, and therefore, the City Council, City Manager, or City Attorney will take communications under advisement for consideration and appropriate response or discussion at a later time.
Individuals who demonstrate disruptive conduct during City Council meetings that prevent the City Council from conducting its meeting in an orderly manner are guilty of a misdemeanor as stated in PC403, disrupting a public meeting, and are subject to removal from the chamber or arrest.
10.CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the legislative body request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Consent Calendar
a.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6
Recommended Action:
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023. (Staff Person: Keri Johnson)
b.CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO
THE LIBRARY BOARD
11 CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommended Action:
Ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Lester Sandy and reappointment of Wendy Slatkin to the Library Board, terms expire June 30, 2026. (Staff Person: Keri Johnson)
c.CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
18 CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommended Action:
Ratify the Mayor’s appointment of John Andrews and Monica Marroquin to the Planning Commission, terms ending June 30, 2027. (Staff Person: Keri Johnson) d.ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF BUILDING FORWARD: LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT – ROUND ONE
25 CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action:
Accept and appropriate the $252,080 in funding the Upland Public Library
received from Round One of the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant. (Staff Person: Stephen Parker)
e.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION OF THE BUILDING FORWARD: LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
30 CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action:
Approve a resolution authorizing the application, acceptance, and execution of the Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant – Round Two. (Staff Person:
Stephen Parker)
f.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD
SERVICES
51 CEQA: Not a project.
Recommended Action:
Approve the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for crossing guard services in the amount of $166,806 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Staff Person: Marcelo Blanco)
g.CONSIDER THE APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 IN ARPA FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR THE UNMANNED
AERIAL VEHICLE PROGRAM
58 CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action:
Approve an appropriation of $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the purchase of equipment and software for the Upland Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program. (Staff Person: Marcelo Blanco) h.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF CCTV SEWER TRUCK 78 CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommended Action:
Approve the purchase of a new 2023 Ford E-450 with a sixteen-foot (16-ft) CCTV box van truck from Haaker Equipment Company in the amount of $424,931.92; and authorize the City Manager to finalize the purchase of the vehicle. (Staff Person: Braden Yu)
i.CONSIDER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC. ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1370 N. BENSON AVENUE, AND DETERMINE
THAT THE LEASE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
83 CEQA: Determine to be Exempt
Recommended Action:
Approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Upland and Tesla, Inc., on
2.01 acres of vacant City-owned property located at the Public Works Department’s Yard, 1370 N. Benson Avenue (Portion of APN: 1006-401-13), and determining that the Lease Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3), 15304 and 15311, authorize the City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Staff Person: Robert Dalquest)
11.PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a.COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Councilmembers will provide oral reports on any meetings, trainings, or conferences they attended on behalf of the City. This item is for information only.
13.BUSINESS ITEMS
a.CONSIDERATION OF AN OMNIBUS ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
103
CEQA: Not a Project.
Recommended Action:
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce an Ordinance amending various sections of the Upland Municipal Code as specified. (Staff Person: Keri Johnson)
b.AWARD OF BID FOR PARKING LOT & ALLEY REHABILITATION EAST OF FIRST AVENUE, NORTH OF “A” STREET (BID No. 2023-05)
116
CEQA: Determined to be Exempt.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Parking Lot and Alley Rehabilitation Project on First Avenue, north of “A” Street; waive minor bid irregularities; award the construction contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,160,110.18; approve a construction contingency in the amount of $174,889.82, for a total amount of $1,335,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute any extensions, and any future amendments within the City Manager's authority. (Staff Person: Braden Yu)
14.COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
15.CITY MANAGER
16.ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, June 12, 2023.
NOTE: If you challenge the public hearing(s) or the related environmental determinations in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Upland, at, or prior to, the public hearing.
All Agenda items and back-up materials are available for public review at the Upland Public Library, downstairs reference desk at 450 North Euclid Avenue, the City Clerk's Office at 460 North Euclid Avenue and the City website at www.uplandca.gov .
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, 909-931-4120.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] On May 17, 2023 a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at 450 N. Euclid Avenue (Upland Public Library) and 460 N. Euclid Avenue (Upland City Hall) and the City website at www.uplandca.gov
1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL
May 8, 2023
City Council Chamber
City Hall, 460 N. Euclid Avenue
Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling, Councilmember Carlos A. Garcia, Councilmember Shannan Maust (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), Councilmember Rudy Zuniga
Staff Present: City Manager Michael Blay, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, City Clerk Keri Johnson
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA
City Clerk Johnson announced that Item 10J, Consideration of a lease agreement with Tesla, Inc. on a portion of APN: 1005-471-01 was removed from the agenda.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:32 p.m. Mayor Velto announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
a. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Jeannette Vagnozzi v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No.CIVSB2122496 b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Mayor and City Attorney Unrepresented group: City Manager
The Council reconvened in open session at 7:00 p.m.
2 5. INVOCATION
Mike Ingram, Christian Science Faith
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Carol Timm
7. PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Upland Residents Serving in the Military Presentation of Certificates of Completion to the Upland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Presentation of the Dave Steven's Historic Preservation Award
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received reports on Closed Session Items and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Shawn Kahlon, stated that he was concerned about traffic in the community, high visibility of parked cards, vandalism, theft and fire safety and suggested that the City consider another location.
Daphne Lezo, announced an event happening at the Upland Public Library that is being hosted by Assemblymember Rodriguez's office.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2023.
b. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
VAN LANT & FANKHANEL, LLP FOR AUDITING SERVICES
Approve a professional services agreement with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP to provide the City with professional auditing services (for fiscal years ending June 30th of 2023, 2024 and 2025) through June 30, 2026, with two mutual one-year additional terms and a 5-year total not-to-exceed amount of $203,500; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
c. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT
WITH ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Robert Half International to provide the City with staff augmentation services; authorize
3 the City Manager to execute the amendment; and approve a budget adjustment of $67,000.
d. WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTER FOR APRIL 2023
Approve April warrant registers (check numbers 42984-43310 ) and direct disbursements totaling $14,648,910.62 and payroll.
e. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENTS FOR WATER QUALITY
MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR VARIOUS PROJECT LOCATIONS
Approve the Covenant and Agreements Regarding Water Quality Management Plan for CUP 10-02, SI 20-37, and PM 20448; and authorize execution and recordation of said agreements.
f. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 20558 AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT, LOCATED AT 867 EAST 11TH STREET
Approve Parcel Map 20558 for recordation and authorize the City Manager to sign the subdivision agreement.
g. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NOBEL SYSTEMS INC.
Approve a professional services agreement with Nobel Systems Inc. (Nobel) for software subscription and support services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
h. CALRECYCLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING PAYMENT PROGRAM FY 2022-23 GRANT AWARD
Accept the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program FY 2022-23 grant award of $20,002 and appropriate the funds. i. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 19890 Accept the improvements for Parcel Map 19890 and release the improvement bonds.
j. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC. ON A PORTION OF APN: 1005-471-01 AND DETERMINE THAT THE LEASE IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA
This item was removed from the agenda.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF QUIMBY
FEES OUTSIDE A NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE THE FEES WERE COLLECTED
AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES
Assistant City Manager Parker presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
There was discussion regarding the area where the unallocated funds were collected and potential for a dog park in the northern end of the City.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing.
4 Ann Simonson, Upland, stated that she utilizes the Baldy View dog park and the park is very busy and needs some improvements. She requested the Council approve the item.
Lois Sicking Dieter, Upland, requested that the City develop a second dog park in the City rather than improve an existing dog park, questioned the total cost of the project, and use of unallocated Quimby fees.
Lisa Nicely, Upland, stated that she takes her dog to the dog park almost daily and suggested that the park be expanded and improved, as well as improvements to parking.
Natasha Walton, Upland, stated that the park does appear to be in need of improvements, but suggested that the Council table the item until there was more information provided to the public regarding the improvements, and questioned where the funds were collected.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Council discussed the community outreach regarding the park improvements, the projected total cost of the project, and the next steps in the process.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Adopt Resolution No. 6715 approving the expenditure of $800,000 in Quimby Fees outside a neighborhood where the fees were collected and approve a professional services agreement with Luke Sugino Architects, Inc. for design services at Baldy View Dog Park.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
b. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2023-24
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Housing Manager Cotto and Housing Coordinator Avalos. Housing Manager Cotto presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
City Council Advisory Committee Chair Schwary presented the recommendations of the Committee and answered questions posed by the Council regarding the application and consideration process for the distribution of the funds.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Adopt Resolution No. 6716 approving the City of Upland Program Year (PY) 2023-24 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all necessary related documents to implement the PY 2023-24 AAP.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
5 12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Councilmember Zuniga reported on his attendance of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority meeting and a meeting of the San Antonio Water Company board.
Mayor Velto reported on his attendance of the Omnitrans Board meeting.
Councilmember Breitling reported on his attendance of the 2023 Southern California Association of Governments Annual Conference as the City's delegate. b. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING, APRIL 26, 2023
Councilmember Maust provided a recap of the meeting.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers commented on recent activities in the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay provided an update on I-10 Corridor Project road closures.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, May 22, 2023.
Keri Johnson, City Clerk
DATE: May 22, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MICHAEL BLAY, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: KERI JOHNSON, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO THE
LIBRARY BOARD
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Lester Sandy and reappointment of Wendy Slatkin to the Library Board, terms expire June 30, 2026.
GOAL STATEMENT
The proposed action supports the City’s goal to provide opportunities for the citizenry to participate in local government through service on various committees, commissions, and boards.
BACKGROUND
The Library Board was created by ordinance in 1913 and the composition and terms of office were amende d pursuant to California Library Laws in 1990. The Board is charged with providing materials and staff assistance for meeting the information and educational needs of library users.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972, the expiring terms of commission, committee, and board members were duly posted prior to December 31, 2022.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 40605 and Resolution No. 6704 the Mayor shall appoint the Committee, Board, and Authority members subject to the ratification by a majority of the Council. The Mayor wishes to appoint Lester Sandy and re-appoint Wendy Slatkin to the Library Board. The subject appointments are for a term of three years.
Wendy Slatkin has served two full consecutive terms on the Library Board, so her reappointment would require a 4/5th vote of the City Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines defines a project subject to CEQA. The proposed action is not included within the definition of a “project” and thus is exempt.
FISCAL IMPACTS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide alternative direction to staff.
CEQA: Not a Project.
DATE: May 8, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MICHAEL BLAY, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: KERI JOHNSON, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the Mayor’s appointment of John Andrews and Monica Marroquin to the Planning Commission, terms ending June 30, 2027.
GOAL STATEMENT
The proposed action supports the City’s goal to provide opportunities for the citizenry to participate in local government through service on various committees, commissions, and boards .
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission was established in 1930 pursuant to the Planning Act of 1929. Changes to the Commission were later made in 1950 in accordance with the Conservation and Planning Act. The Planning Commission is comprised of seven members, appointed by the City Council, to review and act on matters related to planning and development. Resolution No. 6704 sets forth the process for appointment and states the Mayor shall appoint the Committee, Commission, Board, and Authority members subject to ratification by the majority of the Council.
The two positions to be filled on the Planning Commission are regularly scheduled vacancies with terms th at will expire on June 30, 2023. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972, the expiring terms of the Planning Commission members was duly posted prior to December 31, 2022.
At the regular meeting of the City Council on March 13, 2023, the Council formed an ad hoc committee, appointing Mayor Velto and Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to serve on the ad hoc committee and conduct Planning Commission interviews.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
Interviews were conducted by a panel consisting of Mayor Velto, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Planning Commission Chair Aspinall (advisory only), and Development Services Director Dalquest (advisory only). A total of 11 applicants were interviewed. At the conclusion of the interviews, John Andrews and Monica Marroquin were ranked as the top candidates using a forced choice ranking system.
Based on the interview rankings, the Mayor has chosen to appoint John Andrews and Monica Marroquin to the Planning Commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines defines a project subject to CEQA. The proposed action is not included within the definition of a “project” and thus is exempt.
FISCAL IMPACTS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide alternative direction to staff.
CEQA: Not a Project.
DATE: May 22, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MICHAEL BLAY, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: STEPHEN PARKER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
YURI HURTADO, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF BUILDING FORWARD: LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT – ROUND ONE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council accept and appropriate the $252,080 in funding the Upland Public Library received from Round One of the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant.
GOAL STATEMENT
The proposed action supports the City’s goal of upgrading City facilities to modern standards.
BACKGROUND
The Library’s existing elevator is decades old, breaks down frequently, and does not always bounce back if an obtrusion is placed between its doors. In addition, recent power outages have revealed the Library’s dire need for emergency lighting, as restrooms have absolutely no backup power light, and some portions of the Library are in total darkness during outages.
On February 9, 2022, Yuri Hurtado, Upland Public Library Director, presented information regarding the California State Library’s Building Forward: Library Grant to the Library Board. The Library Board supported moving forward with a grant application for the replacement of the Library’s elevator car and lift mechanism and emergency lighting.
On March 23, 2022, the application was submitted to the State of California ’s Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant – Round One.
In April, the Upland Public Library was notified that it was awarded $252,080 to replace the library’s elevator car and lift mechanism as well as install emergency and emergency exit lighting in Round One of the California State Library’s Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
At the time the grant application was prepared, several vendors were contacted to provide a quote for the project in order to prepare the application budget. Elevator vendors contacted included KONE US, Diamond Elevator, Otis Elevator Company and Amtech Elevator Services. Amtech was the sole respondent to the Library’s request for quotes.
The grant proposal was prepared according to Amtech’s initial response, and Amtech has since provided a comprehensive bid. Amtech is the contractor currently responsible for library elevator maintenance and is familiar with our elevator’s modernization needs.
While the City did make effort to obtain multiple quotes, none responded. In the interest of expediency and not delaying a grant-funded project, the City Manager will be exercising Section 11.7 of the Administrative Policy and Procedure 214: Purchasing Policy, revised September 12, 2022, which states that “When the City Manager determines that it is in the best interest of the City to…omit any phase of the selection process, the City Manager shall notify the City Council or Finance of such action.”
With the acceptance of the Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant and appropriation of the funds, the City will move forward with the complete replacement of the Library’s elevator care and lift mechanism with Amtech Elevator Services.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, since the proposed project does not include any expansion of the existing use, and includes repairs, maintenance, improvements, and minor alterations to the existing Upland Library.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant – Round One award will be tracked in Fund 217 under a program number set up specifically for this grant. The Fiscal Year 2023-24 budgeted revenues and expenditures will be increased by the grant award of $252,080.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide alternative direction to staff.
CEQA: Not a Project
Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program
Project Budget
Part 1: Project
Grant Number:BF-1-21-234
Organization:Upland Public Library
Library Jurisdiction:Upland
Library Facility:Upland Public Library
Project Title:Upland Public Library
Approved Match Reduction:100% Reduction Select from dropdown list.
Part 2: Project Outputs
List all approved outputs from your Intent to Fund letter and related tangible parts of your project.
Include only costs that will be funded by the Building Forward Grant and local matching funds. If you have questions about what outputs or activities may be included, please refer to your Intent to Fund letter and the List of Unallowable Costs.
Project Outputs Includes
Elevator replacement New piston, cylinders, cab and door opening mechanism to conform with modern ADA and safety standards
Install emergency and emergency exit lighting Install battery backup emergency exit lighting and illuminated emergency exit lighting in 20 locations
Part 3: Administrative Costs
Enter any project or grant administration costs that will be incurred. Administrative costs are limited 10% of the grand total. Costs must be split between grant and local required match at the rate approved in the Intent to Fund letter.
Please refer to grant documentation to determine whether a cost is allowed under this grant.
Administrative Costs are directly related to administration of grant and local matching funds. The Cost Detail should include the FTE and hourly rates for staff working on the grant.
Item Building Forward Local Match Total Cost Detail
Library Director hours $9,292 $0 $9,292 100 hours @$92 per hour Finance Director hours $3,750 $0 $3,750 25 hours @$150 per hour Admin Staff hours $6,500 $0 $6,500 100 @$65 per hour
Total Administrative Costs $19,542 $0 $19,542
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Part 4: Salaries/Wages/Benefits
Salaries/Wages/Benefits should represent costs, such as those associated with internal staff performing project related work. This may include public works staff providing direct project work, internal planning, project management, etc. Costs included in this section should represent salaries, wages, and benefits paid directly by your organization; employment related costs paid by any contractor or subrecipient should be listed in part 5 as applicable. Staff time devoted to the award or grant funds should be listed in part 3.
Major Outputs Building Forward Local Match Total Cost Detail Elevator replacement $4,480 $0 $4,480 Public Works staff 80 hours @ $56 ph Install emergency and
emergency exit lighting
$896 $0 $896 Public Works staff 16 hours @ $56 ph
Total Salaries/Wages/Benefits $5,376 $0 $5,376
Part 5: Consultant/Contractor Fees
Consultant/Contractor fees are costs related to external contractors, subrecipients, organizations, providing services, general contracting, planning, design, construction/project management, inspections, reviews, and other services required to accomplish outputs.
Major Outputs Building Forward Local Match Total Cost Detail Elevator replacement $125,347 $0 $125,347 Contractor fees Install emergency and
emergency exit lighting
$10,944 $0 $10,944 Contractor fees
Total Consultant Fees $136,291 $0 $136,291
Part 6: Supplies/Materials/Equipment
Supplies/Materials/Equipment are costs for necessary supplies, materials, or equipment required to complete the project outputs. This may include equipment, building materials, tools, and related costs.
Major Outputs Building Forward Local Match Total Cost Detail Elevator replacement $83,575 $0 $83,575 Included in contractor fees Install emergency and
emergency exit lighting
$7,296 $0 $7,296 Included in contractor fees
Total Supplies/Materials $90,871 $0 $90,871
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Part 7: Contingency
Contingency is limited 10% of the subtotal. Costs must be split between grant and local required match at the rate approved in the Intent to Fund letter.
Item Grant Funded Match Funded Total
Contingency $0 $0 $0
Total Contingency $0 $0 $0
Part 8: Totals
Subtotal
Item Grant Funded Match Funded Total
Subtotal $252,080 $0 $252,080
Grand Total
Item Grant Funding Match Funding Grand Total
Grand total $252,080 $0 $252,080
Review Check
Item Grant Funding Match Funding Status Check
Maximum Administration Costs $25,208 $0 Okay
Maximum Contingency Costs $25,208 $0 Okay
Minimum Allowable Match N/A $0 Okay
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DATE: May 22, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MICHAEL BLAY, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: STEPHEN PARKER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
YURI HURTADO, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION OF THE BUILDING FORWARD: LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT – ROUND TWO
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the application, acceptance, and execution of the Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant – Round Two.
GOAL STATEMENT
The proposed action supports the City’s goal of providing a modern library to its residents and fiscal prudency.
BACKGROUND
The Upland Library was provided $252,080 in Round One of the Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant.
Total funding for Round One was $313 million.
The California State Library has opened Round Two of the Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant. Total funding for Round Two is $175 million.
The submission deadline for Round Two is May 18, 2023. A required element of the grant is a resolution from the governing body of the applicant approving the grant application.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
In Round Two, the Library is proposing to request approximately $5 million in grant funds, with a required match of 25% of any funds awarded. The Grant proposal includes deferred maintenance, ADA accessibility, safety improvements, connectivity improvements, increasing library capacity and energy efficiency improvements.
Funding will be requested for new shelving, a new HVAC system, water pipe slip lining, a complete restroom remodel for 4 public restrooms, other ADA improvements like ramp upgrades and replacement pavers for the plaza, a new water heater and sump pumps, improved internet coverage, roof repair, a backup generator and solar battery, ADA compliant entry doors, various carpet and wall repairs, safety bollards, replace the tile ceiling, new awnings and exterior and interior paint.
A required element of the grant is a resolution by the governing board of the applicant approving the grant application.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines defines a project subject to CEQA. A grant submission is not included in the definition of a “project” and thus is exempt.
FISCAL IMPACTS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide alternative direction to staff.
CEQA: Not a Project
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UPLAND, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE GRANT
APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION OF THE
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET
ACT OF 2021 (SB 129)
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California State Library has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California State Library require a resolution certifying the approval by the potential grantee’s governing board prior to execution of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Upland proposes to implement the Building Forward:
Upland Library Improvement Project – Phase 2; and
WHEREAS, the City of Upland has the legal authority and is authorized to enter into a funding agreement with the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Upland intends to apply for grant funding from the California State Library for the Building Forward: Upland Library Improvement Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Upland hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows:
Section 1. That pursuant and subject to all of the terms and provisions of the California Budget Act of 2021, the City of Upland City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and file an application for funding with the California State Library and take such other actions necessary or appropriate to obtain grant funding.
Section 2. The City of Upland City Manager, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute the funding agreement with the California State Library and any amendments thereto.
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Section 3. The City of Upland City Manager, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to submit any required documents, funding requests, and reports required to obtain grant funding.
Section 4. Certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, the California Labor Code, disabled access laws, and that prior to commencement of the project, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and,
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 22nd day of May, 2023.
Bill Velto, Mayor
I, Keri Johnson, City Clerk of the City of Upland, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 22nd day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
ATTEST:
Keri Johnson, City Clerk
Upland Public Library | Building Forward Grant Proposal 1 Upland Public Library Modernization Project Proposal
Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program: Round 2
1. A dynamic community needs a dynamic library
Upland Public Library (UPL) has been a focal point
of the community for over one hundred years,
beginning with the Old Carnegie Library in 1913.
In 1969, the Library moved to a 24,000 square-
foot facility in response to significant population
growth during the 1960s. UPL still occupies the
same mid-20th-century facility, with many critical
building components dating to the original
construction over 50 years ago.
Upland has doubled in population since the debut of the current facility and the Library needs extensive repair and reconfiguration to meet present and future needs. Based on the latest Census data, Upland comprises 28,641 households with an estimated population of 79,040. 36% of the population speaks a language other than English at home, with one in five households speaking Spanish. 13% of people in Upland live in poverty, and 12% live with a disability. 65% of students in Upland are socioeconomically disadvantaged, and academic performance in both language arts and mathematics are low, with achievement in mathematics a staggering 48 points below state standards according to the California Department of Education.
The Library is a vibrant and active community hub. Nearly 17,000 people attended a program or event during the past year, with average attendance at events e xceeding 50 people. However, collection use is well below the median of 3.95 circulations per capita for libraries in California, registering at just 2.09 circulations per capita for UPL. Collection use could be greatly increased by reconfiguring the current space to increase appeal and accessibility.
Upland Public Library | Building Forward Grant Proposal 2 A fresh, functioning and inviting facility will enable UPL to reach its full potential and fulfill the Library’s mandate to enrich the community through an array of social, cultural, educational and economic services. Programs and collections are stellar, yet too many Uplanders only see (and smell) the decades of deferred, unfunded maintenance issues.
2. Upland’s Library facility
UPL’s per capita operating income is $16.89, far below the statewide median of $39.59. Limited local funding resources have resulted in deferred maintenance and multiple failing systems. The Library building has only been afforded slapdash emergency repairs for the past 50 years.
Many critical Library resources are not ADA accessible, and the building is difficult to navigate even for those without sensory or mobility issues. Visitors attempting to enter the Library encounter broken and uneven pathways from the street and parking lot due to damage from tree roots and water. Lighting is insufficient and the HVAC system taps out under stress, forcing the Library to close when it is most needed as a heating or cooling center. Outdated building materials, ranging from 50 year-old acoustic tile drop ceilings to huge plate glass windows, pose both aesthetic and safety problems. The pipes periodically serve cloudy, dirty water and the restrooms smell of urine and musty standing water despite diligent cleaning. Shelving aisles are too narrow for a wheelchair to navigate; shelves are excessively tall (up to 9 feet) and block lines of sight. Invisible but crucial equipment like the sump pump cannot be counted upon to function when needed.
The Library’s facility does not have a built–in capacity to create a captivating and welcoming experience for present-day users. The electrical outlets and panel do not support new technology and limit where it can be placed. Upgraded internet hardware will support the numerous cable drops required to create a modern, connected system. UPL does not have internet drops and electrical outlets to place public computers and catalogs where they would best make sense.
3. Modernization project
Upland has grown and changed profoundly in the fifty-four years since the Library opened.
Upland has grown from 20,000 citizens in 1970 to over 77,000 in 2020. Community demographics have shifted during the past five decades, from predominantly white to a 49% Latino population. It is time to reimagine UPL by updating the interior layout while retrofitting and replacing inadequate infrastructure. Critically-delayed maintenance issues must be addressed, with a primary focus on deferred maintenance of HVAC, utilities and IT systems,
Upland Public Library | Building Forward Grant Proposal 3 earthquake preparedness (given UPL’s close proximity to fault lines), pressing safety issues, and addressing necessary ADA accessibility throughout the building. Upland Public Library has multiple acute infrastructure needs that closely align with the critical maintenance, digital access and user access directives of this grant.
3.1. Collections access
Physical collections are housed in shelving that is not ADA- compliant. The shelves were custom built over 50 years ago, utilizing uncompensated labor by incarcerated individuals.
All aisles in the children's area and adult fiction, along with some areas of adult non-fiction, are as close together as 32 inches, far too narrow for wheelchair access, and many
shelves are not deep enough to safely support books.
Shelves are not deep enough to safely house the majority of children’s books; overhanging books reduce the navigable space between shelves to 28 inches. Individual shelf boards are not secure, easily tipping over and causing books to fall; intermittent repairs have eliminated the ability to adjust shelving to allow for necessary collection shifts.
Shelves are up to nine feet high, creating use and safety issues and concerns due to blocked lines of sight. Overhead lights are obscured by the tall shelves, complicating access for those with low vision. Too-close shelving ranges obstruct wheelchair or walker users as well as larger- bodied people who have trouble reaching lower shelves with no sufficient room to bend over.
Patrons cannot reach the upper shelves without using a kick stool; the stools create further obstacles within already narrow aisles, blocking access and creating falling and tripping hazards.
The massive, heavy, dark wood shelves are not adjustable, limiting the Library’s ability to rearrange and reconfigure collection spaces to meet the changing needs of a rapidly -growing community.
3.2. Climate control
At 18 years old, the existing HVAC system is past the end of its life. Though costly emergency repairs have kept it mostly-functional, UPL completely lost air conditioning for two calendar weeks during 2022’s record-breaking heat wave. The situation deprived Upland’s most vulnerable residents of a safe, cool place to shelter and forced the Library to close as staff could
Upland Public Library | Building Forward Grant Proposal 4 not safely work with indoor temperatures soaring above 90 degrees for days on end. A sorely - needed replacement chiller and heater will ensure Upland’s weather-shelter needs are met as global temperature change creates unanticipated dramatic local weather events.
Floor vents in the children’s area
have given way underfoot,
trapping toddlers and
preschoolers in the vents
themselves. Four of the 29 floor
vents are crumbling around the
edges, forcing staff to station
furniture in odd arrangements
over the grates. As all floor vents
are the same age, they are subject
to both progressive and sudden
failure. An upgrade to safe vents
will eliminate potential hazards.
3.3. Wear and tear on an aging facility
Due to the age of the building, numerous ceiling tiles are cracked,damaged or outright missing throughout both public and staff areas. The current ceiling may be one source of Upland’s pervasive odor. Replacing the shelves and adding electrical outlets and internet access points will require extensive carpet, wall, and paint repair as an integral part of these critical maintenance projects. Awnings at entryways are weather-beaten and severely torn; replacing outside awnings will present an inviting look and offer a positive first impression of the building as patrons enter. Other needed repairs include replacing four sets of entry doors and repairing the cracked and raised pathway leading from the parking lot into the building. By completing the necessary repairs, UPL’s facility will be significantly refreshed, resulting in a more welcoming and inviting Library.
3.4. Earthquakes
UPL is situated less than four miles from the spur of the San Andreas Fault. Current shelving and windows will pose a deadly hazard when the inevitable large earthquake hits. In 1990, a 5.7 earthquake knocked books to the floor. Shelves are bolted to the floor, however they are not
Upland Public Library | Building Forward Grant Proposal 5 braced at the top. With a height of up to 9 feet, shelves are at risk of tumbling like dominoes given sufficient force.
UPL’s building is surrounded by
magnificent arched windows on all sides.
Several years ago during a small
refurbishment project, staff discovered
the Library windows are made from
ordinary plate glass and not shatterproof
safety glass. Tint film held the windows
together when recently damaged by
vandals; in an earthquake, windows could
shatter into massive and deadly shards. It is important to note the Library is situated down a gentle slope from a busy side street and should a vehicle roll down the hill, it will crash through ten-foot panes, throwing razor sharp glass directly onto the Library’s bank of public computers.
3.5. Restrooms
UPL has four public restrooms; two upstairs sized for small children and two downstairs which are multi-stall facilities for general use. The children’s restrooms are inaccessible to wheelchairs and are functionally too small for a parent to comfortably accompany a small child who may need
assistance. Should the parent have more than one child at hand, they will have to leave one outside unsupervised or stand so they can keep the restroom door propped open
while one child uses the toilet.
UPL’s outdated adult restrooms are also not ADA compliant, with stalls sporting residential-grade toilets. The floor is uneven and water pressure irregularities create odd and unpredictable leaks. UPL’s men’s room floor holds standing water puddles most days of the week. Despite heroic efforts by the cleaning staff and a re-grouting accomplished sometime in the past 20 years, both downstairs restrooms smell strongly of urine. Sinks do not drain properly and frequent backups leave standing water in sinks. All four restrooms are gendered, creating a sense of exclusion for some vulnerable users.
Upland Public Library | Building Forward Grant Proposal 6 Replacing the current restrooms with modern facilities will ensure comfortable accessibility for all without hazardous puddles and unhealthy odors, elevating the Library as a welcoming, up – to–date place for all.
3.6. Technology & electrical upgrades
The electrical wiring scheme has not been updated or expanded since 1968; the wiring and outlets are designed for the lower electrical demands of the last century. Outlets are placed where a 1970s custodian would need to plug in a vacuum cleaner. Computers and OPAC placement are limited by outlet placement. Public computers are powered by an orange extension cord coiled under the stairs. UPL is unable to provide adequate charging stations to meet public needs.
Internet hardwire upgrades could be completed at the same time as total electrical rewiring.
Self-checkout stations, staff computers, and OPACs are limited in placement since they cannot run off Wi-Fi, and current Wi-Fi repeaters are not strong enough to cover the entire building.
UPL literacy and other programs use paid internet hotspots to host online discussions, author talks, and trainings because group meeting rooms all suffer from insufficient Wi -Fi range and no hardwired internet access.
UPL’s wireless network has upload and download speeds as slow as 50mbps, despite a connection to CENIC’s gigabit broadband backbone. UPL’s public and staff computers are six years old. Firewalls and switches also need to be upgraded.
Upgraded plugs and internet access points would permit an AV refr esh such as new television monitors, video conference equipment, and computer-connected electronic display screens with up-to-date information on Library offerings. Video conference capabilities will allow the Library to invite authors and expert speakers to meet users from wherever they may be and connect Upland citizens to a global community.
Upland Public Library | Building Forward Grant Proposal 7 A backup generator will allow UPL to remain open during power outages, which are especially common during summer months. Disruptive blackouts last from twenty minutes to multiple days, forcing the Library to close for safety. In 2022, the Library was without power for 36 hours during the hottest time of the year. A backup generator will smooth over the shorter rolling blackouts and UPL can remain open for public service even during severe emergencies. UPL will use this project to best assist the public, who turn to the Library for internet, information, and entertainment they may not have access to at home.
4. Conclusion
Upland Public Library delivers amazing programs with huge turnouts in an unlovable, failing facility. This opportunity to remediate half a century of neglect and deferred maintenance, plus modest quality of life improvements to increase convenience and ease of use, will prepare Upland Public Library to serve patrons through the next fifty years.
By replacing critical infrastructure and expanding functionality of Upland Public Library to address long-deferred critical maintenance needs, the Library will provide a safe and accessible environment for all community members. Eliminating barriers to access will create a welcoming, comfortable Library for those with mobility difficulties. Addressing deferred maintenance needs such as fixing plumbing that delivers discolored water, replacing the limping HVAC with a functioning unit, and installing safe glass windows ensure the Library can continue to offer services into the future. Re-imagining the collection layout with new shelves, changing out the dingy, musty ceiling, and repainting the building will invigorate the Library and re-establish Upland Public Library as the heart of our community.
DATE: May 22, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MICHAEL BLAY, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: MARCELO A. BLANCO, POLICE CHIEF
LON TEAGUE, POLICE LIEUTENANT
MARCI WILLIAMS, POLICE SERGEANT
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS) for crossing guard services in the amount of $166,806 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
GOAL STATEMENT
The proposed action supports the City’s goal of providing crossing guards at predetermined locations on all days the Upland Unified School District schools are in session.
BACKGROUND
The city has had an ongoing agreement with ACMS for crossing guard services since 2014. In 2021, Council asked to put this service out for a Request For Proposal (RFP) bid.
Prior to requesting an RFP, staff conducted research to find alternate comp anies to provide crossing guard services.
Staff were unable to locate any local alternatives, so they conducted a survey of neighboring jurisdictions/school districts to see what options existed. Staff contacted eight local jurisdictions. Six jurisdictions contract with ACMS and the other two have city employees who are employed as crossing guards. With no known alternatives to assess, staff did not issue an RFP and obtained a quote from ACMS for consideration.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
The increase proposed by ACMS for the 2023/24 school year is $2.09 per hour, or an increase of 7.26% over last years’ hourly rate. This increase is consistent with the January 2023 Consumer Price Index for the Riverside -San Bernardino-Ontario region of 7.3%.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not a project.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The cost of this crossing guard annual contract will be included in the FY 23/24 operating budget.
ALTERNATIVES
An alternative option would be to hire in-house crossing guards. Doing so would require the city to allocate additional resources to train and maintain these employees, manage their schedules, and provide supervision. This option would exceed the funds budgeted in the FY 23-24 Budget for this service.
CEQA: Not a project.
1 AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
This AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES (the “Agreement”) is dated April 12, 2023 and is between the CITY OF UPLAND (hereinafter called the "City"), and ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., a California corporation (hereinafter called the "Contractor").
WITNESSETH
The parties hereto have mutually covenanted and agreed as follows:
1. This Agreement is for a period which commences on or around July 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2024 and for such term thereafter as the parties may agree upon by written amendment to this contract. Service shall begin on a best availability basis until such a time as Contractor has hired, trained and deployed Crossing Guards to all sites requested by the City. Contractor shall assume liability for only those sites agreed to by both Contractor and the City by written amendment stating effective date of assignment
2. The Contractor will provide personnel equipped and trained in appropriate procedures for crossing pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Such personnel shall be herein referred to as a “Crossing Guard”.
The Contractor is an independent contractor and the Crossing Guards to be furnished by it shall at all times be its employees and not those of the City.
3. The City’s representative in dealing with the Contractor shall be designated by the City of Upland.
4. The City shall determine the locations where Crossing Guards shall be furnished by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall provide at each designated location personnel properly trained as herein specified for the performance of duties as a Crossing Guard. The Contractor shall provide supervisory personnel to see that Crossing Guard activities are taking place at the required places and times, and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
5. The Contractor shall maintain adequate reserve personnel to be able to furnish alternate Crossing Guards in the event that any person fails to report for work at the assigned time and location and agrees to provide immediate replacement.
6. In the performance of its duties the Contractor and all employees of the Contractor shall conduct themselves in accordance with the conditions of this Agreement and all applicable laws of the state in which the Services are to be performed.
7. Persons provided by the Contractor as Crossing Guards shall be trained in all applicable laws of the state in which the Services are to be performed pertaining to general pedestrian safety in school crossing areas.
2 8. Crossing Guard Services (the “Services”) shall be provided by the Contractor at the designated locations on all days in which school is in session in the area under City’s jurisdiction. The Contractor also agrees to maintain communication with the designated schools to maintain proper scheduling.
9. The Contractor shall provide all Crossing Guards with apparel by which they are readily visible and easily recognized as Crossing Guards. Such apparel shall be uniform for all persons performing the duties of Crossing Guards and shall be worn at all times while performing said duties. This apparel must be appropriate for weather conditions. The Contractor shall also provide all Crossing Guards with hand-held Stop signs and any other safety equipment which may be necessary.
10. The Contractor shall at all times provide workers' compensation insurance covering its employees and shall provide City a Certificate of Insurance naming the City and its officials, officers and employees as additional insureds. Such insurance shall include commercial general liability with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and in aggregate for property damage and bodily injury. Such insurance shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City and shall not call on the City's insurance contributions. Such insurance shall be endorsed for contractual liability and personal injury and shall include the City, its officers, agents and interest of the City. Such insurance shall not be canceled, reduced in coverage or limits or non-renewed except after thirty (30) days written notice has been given to the City.
11. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents and representatives, from and against any and all actions, claims for damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations or liabilities (each a “Claim” and collectively, the “Claims”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation, political subdivision or other organization arising out of the sole negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct, of Contractor, its agents, employees, subcontractors, representatives or invitees.
a) Contractor will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims, damages, penalties, obligations or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses including attorney's fees incurred in connection herewith.
b) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Contractor for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the sole negligence of Contractor hereunder, Contractor agrees to pay City, its officers, agents, or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees.
c) In the event that a court determines that liability for any Claim was caused or contributed to by the negligent act or omission or the willful misconduct of City, liability will be apportioned between Contractor and City based upon the parties’ respective degrees of culpability, as determined by the court, and Contractor’s duty to indemnify City will be limited accordingly.
d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Contractor’s indemnification obligation to City for Claims under this Agreement will be limited to the maximum combined aggregate of Contractor’s general liability and umbrella insurance policies in the amount of $5,000,000 (Five Million Dollars).
3 12. Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving sixty (60) days written notice to the other party.
13. The Contractor shall not have the right to assign this Agreement to any other person or entity except with the prior written consent of the City.
14. The City agrees to pay the Contractor for the Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement the sum of Thirty Dollars and Eighty-nine Cents ($30.89) per hour, per Crossing Guard during the term.
Based on a minimum of ten (10) sites and upon a projected (5,400) hours of service the cost shall not exceed One Hundred Sixty-six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Six Dollars ($166,806.00) per year, unless Contractor fails to perform service.
15. Payment is due within thirty (30) days of receipt of Contractor’s properly prepared invoice.
16. Contractor may request a price increase during the term as a result of any legally-mandated increases in wages or benefits imposed in the state or municipality in which the Services are to be performed and to which Contractor’s employees would be subject. Contractor shall provide City with 60 days- notice of its request to increase pricing. City agrees to review and respond to said notice within 30 days of receipt.
17. The City shall have an option to renew this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is extended beyond the end of the term set forth above, the compensation and terms for the Services shall be established by mutual consent of both parties.
18 This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior written or oral statements among the parties, including any prior statements, warranties, or representations. This Agreement is binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns. Each party hereto agrees that this Agreement will be governed by the law of the state in which the Services are to be performed, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. Any amendments, modifications, or alterations to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by all parties. There will be no presumption against any party on the ground that such party was responsible for preparing this Agreement or any part of it. Each provision of this Agreement is severable from the other provisions. If any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid or contrary to existing law, the inoperability of that provision will have no effect on the remaining provisions of the Agreement which will continue in full force and effect.
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4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year written below.
CITY CONTRACTOR
City of Upland All City Management Services, Inc.
By_____________________________ By______________________________ Signature D. Farwell, Corporate Secretary
_____________________________
Print Name and Title
Date____________________________ Date____________________________
DATE: May 22, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MICHAEL BLAY, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: MARCELO A. BLANCO, POLICE CHIEF
LON TEAGUE, POLICE LIEUTENANT
SUBJECT: CONSIDER THE APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 IN ARPA FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR THE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve an appropriation of $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the purchase of equipment and software for the Upland Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program.
GOAL STATEMENT
The proposed action supports the City’s goal of providing efficient and effective police services to the citizens of Upland.
BACKGROUND
On March 11, 2021, the President signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act, also known as “ARPA.” The federal stimulus program allocates $1.9 trillion over the next three years to help state and local governments respond to the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19. Under the law, each local government agency nationwide receives an allocation of ARPA funds, based on a formula. The City’s share is $15.2 million.
On September 14, 2021, City Council approved the ARPA Investment Plan, which included an allocation of $200,000 for Police Department aerial drones to improve public safety by enhancing surveillance capabilities throughout the City.
On April 11, 2022, the City Council accepted $357,288 in funding from the County of San Bernardino through Supervisor Curt Hagman’s allocation of the Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund – District Specific Priorities Program to support technology infrastructure and purchase law enforcement equipment. Included in that funding was $58,649 set aside for the purchase of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) drones for emergency police response. These funds allowed the Upland Police Department to start its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program. The Upland Police Department was able to purchase 9 UAVs with that initial funding.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
Now that the UAV Program has been established, the Police Department has evaluated the program and identified the best use of the ARPA funds that had been allocated for the program. These expenditures include replacement parts, backup batteries, power banks, UAV management software, training equipment, additional UASs and an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), and logistical support items. The following items provide details for the proposed uses of the funds identified in the Supply Price List attached to this staff report.
The purchase of the Dronesense Software management tool is necessary to aid in managing the UAV flight time, pilot flight time, map overlays, hardware management, collaborating with outside agencies for mutual aid operations, and stream vid eo footage from the drone to the operation commander. The purchase of an additional 10 UAVs and 1 unmanned ground robot. The purchase of two (2) Autel EVO II V3s, which will give patrol five (5) UAVs for overwatch, thermal/infrared, suspect/victim searches, large scene searches, and many other incidents. The five (5) DJI Avatas will provide officers with advanced tactical advantage and increased officer safety and provide benefits when clearing interior locations where a suspect is believed to be hiding. The purchase of three (3) Autel Evo Max Ts will provide the Police Department with advanced security by including a new body style and technology for the foreseeable future. The Evo Max 4T has a new design that
will work with any future purchases and includes the ability to swap and reuse batteries, which is the most common reoccurring UAV expense.
The purchase of one (1) Sky Hero SIGYN UGV. The SIGYN will provide officers with additional means to safely clear areas where a suspect may be hiding. The SIGYN works in conjunction with the LOKI UAV. A single operator can manage both the SIGYN and LOKI from the same controller, giving the tactical team an advantage during high-risk critical incidents.
Logistical support items are paramount to an effective operation. The purchase of support items, which are essential to the UAV Program, includes folding tables, chairs, charging cables, and portable power banks.
The additional operational and logistical items and replacement parts will augment the efficiency of the UAV Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The subject action appropriates funds for the purchase of equipment and software. This agreement is not considered a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 (b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. Under this section, a project does not include the creation of a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The recommended action appropriates $150,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds in Fund 229 for th e purchase of equipment and software to augment the UAV Program.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide alternative direction to staff.
CEQA: Not a Project
ADORAMA
2 - Autel Robotics Evo II V3 Dual 640T Enterprise Drone Bundle SKU: AR102001516 MFR: 102001516
10 - Autel Robotics Evo II Enterprise Propellers, pair
SKU: AR1020001181 MFR: 1020001181
5 – Autel Robotics Evo II Propeller Guards
SKU: AR600002071 MFR: 102000202
5 – Autel Robotics Fox Fury D100 Spotlight and Exolander for Evo II Drone SKU: AU600000747 MFR: 600000747
5 – Firehouse Technology ARC “V” Drone Strobe Anti-Collision Light, white.
SKU: FHARCVWHITE MFR: FHARCVWHITE
1 – Anker 767 PowerHouse 2400W 2048Wh Portable Power Station.
SKU: ANK1780111 MFR: A1780111
5 – PGYTECH 29.5” Landing Pad for Drones
SKU: US1555052
15 – Autel Evo II V3 batteries
SKU: AR600002020
1 – Eartec SC-100 5 User Two-way Radio
SKU: EASSTSC5KLP MFR: SSTSC5000LP
1 – Seagate Expansion 18TB USB 3.0 3.5” External Hard Drive SKU: STKP18400 MFR: STKP18000400
8 - SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
10 - Autel Robotics Battery for EVO Nano
SKU: AR102000972 MFR: 102000972
20 – Autel Robotics Propellers for EVO Nano Series, Pair SKU: AR102000649 MFR: 102000649
2 – Autel Robotics Multi-Charger for EVO Nano Series
SKU: AR102000647 MFR: 102000647
2 - Tripltek 8 Pro 8" WQXGA 256GB Unlocked Wi-Fi+4G LTE,Octa-Core,8GB RAM,Android 10
SKU: TPK119589355 MFR: 195893533053
2 - Tripltek 8 Pro Tablet Mount with Back Plate for Autel Nano/Lite Drone Controller SKU: TPKB9Z7D4ZBY MFR: B09Z7D4ZBY
5– DJI Avata Drone Pro-View Combo with Googles 2, Fly More Kit, Remote Controller 2 SKU: DJIG2PVCOMBD MFR: CP.FP.00000110.01 D
5 – Go Professional Cases Rugged Hard Case for DJI Avata SKU: GPCDJIAVATA MFR: GPC-DJI-AVATA
18 – Autel Robotics Batter for EVO MAX 4T Drone
SKU: AREVOMAXBT
3 – Autel Robotics EVO MAX 8K Drone with Smart Controller V3 SKU: AREVOMAX4T
$76,073
Total: $66,966.03
AARDVARK (Vender specific)
Loki Replacement Ducts (Set of 4) - $50ea ( X’s 8 )
Loki Replacement Props (Set of 4) – $20ea ( X’s 8)
Loki Replacement Feet (set of 4) - $8ea ( X’s 8)
Loki-BATT - $150ea ( X’s 12)
Loki SIGYN (LOKI-UGVEX-EU-XX) $8795
Total: $12,243.81 (Attached Quote)
INFLUENTIAL DRONES
1 – NIST 4-Stand Trn Course $1,849 (Before tax and SHP)
AMAZON
3 -Chairs (2 Pack) – $41.98 ea.
3 – Ta ble ea. - $99.99
5 - USB Charging Cords ea. - $15.99
1 - USB Charging Hub ea. - $199.99
2 – Drone training Cones – $21.95 ea
1 – EZup - $154.95
1 – 50’ extension cord - $21.99
2 – Cable ties - $8.29 ea
5 – 256gb microsd - $24.99 ea
3 – Zee Lipo Bat Bags $14.99 ea
5 – Fast charge bat packs $69.99
Total: $1,219.92
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Upland Police Depar tment - CA -
Total Contract Budgetary 2023
Quote created: March 8, 2023 Reference: 20230308-103115701 Upland Police Department - CA
460 North Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
United States
Steve Wyno
Detective
[email protected]
9099467624
Products & Services
Item & Description SKU Quantity Unit
Price
Total
Class 1 UAS License
Class 1 UAS License: covers DJI Mavic series,
Autel, and Parrot
DSC1 5 $7,000.00 $35,000.00
for 5 years
Comments
This is a total contract budgetary quote that aligns with quote ref 20230307-151410965 Andy Abols - Account Executive DroneSense
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Item & Description SKU Quantity Unit
Price
Total
Includes software license for DroneSense App
and Web Console for all organization users.
Unlimited viewers and pilots.
Advanced Video Sharing
Quantity = Amount of UAS Licenses
Included within package; Contacts' Email & Text
Notifications, Magic Video Link (Sharing)
DSAVS 5 $1,500.00 $7,500.00
for 5 years
Mobile Streaming And Tracking (MSAT)
Capability to stream video and device location
into DroneSense from any supported phone or
tablet running the DroneSense Mobile App.
Unlimited tracked devices, 1,200 hours of
streaming video per year.
DSMSAT 1 $12,000.00 $12,000.00
for 5 years
DroneSense Support
Initial setup and online training, 24/7 technical
support via tickets & phone as outlined in Terms
and Conditions, and fair use storage on
DroneSense cloud. Product training webinars
and software maintenance.
DSS 1 $0.00 $0.00
One-time subtotal $54,500.00
Total $54,500.00
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PLATFORM TERMS & CONDITIONS
These PLATFORM TERMS & CONDITIONS (“Terms" and together with the order (the "Order”) associated herewith, this "Agreement") set forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which DroneSense, Inc. ("DroneSense") shall provide the elements of its platform (including without limitation Pilots, Operations, and Administration, each, a “Platform Element" and together, the “Platform”) contemplated by the Order to Customer. Each Order is subject to these Terms.
Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Order. In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: