MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL September 11, 2023
7:00 p.m.
City 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
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA
None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:31 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: Judy Doyel v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVDS2007254 b. CLOSED SESSION LIABILITY CLAIM (WORKER'S COMPENSATION) California Government Code. Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Claimant: Georg Hajj
Agency: City of Upland
c. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
1 Property: 220 East A Street(Assessor Parcel Number, APN: 1046-583-08) City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest, and Economic Development Coordinator Melecio Picazo Negotiating Party: Interested Parties
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
d. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 1 potential case The Council reconvened in open session at 7:00 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Very Reverend Keith Yamamoto, St. Mark's Episcopal Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Police Chief Blanco
7. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Luke Forgey and Isaac Martinez for their assistance on a recent structure fire, presented by Assistant Fire Chief Birchfield.
Certificate of Recognition to Moore United Construction for donation of work on Baldy View Dog Park plans.
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received reports on Closed Session Items 4a through 4d and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following spoke regarding the allocation of police funds, first amendment rights, a citizen's treatment of a street vendor in San Diego, and questioned actions of an Upland Police Officer and the Police Department. They further requested that the city investigate an officer involved shooting and fire the officer involved.
Melissa Arechiga Aida Valdivia
The Groove Shack Public Radio Wendy TochHi
Watch Dawg Sheila Briano
Robert Jason Arreola
Yesenia Miranda Meza James Frazier
Alex Enamorado
2 Sandy Hall, questioned why residents near Baldy View Dog Park were not made aware of the proposed changes to the park.
Mary Guenthart, stated that improvements to parks is a great thing, but questioned why lights were being installed in the dog park when parks are only open from dawn to dusk.
Ralph Cavallo, stated that he is pleased about Captain's Grill opening in the downtown.
Mike Pattison, spoke regarding the public comments made during the meeting.
Due to a disruption from the audience Mayor Velto announced a recess at 7:52 p.m.
The Council reconvened in open session at 7:58 p.m.
City Attorney Deitsch stated that members of the audience causing a disruption of business were removed from the meeting, but other members of the audience remained in the Council Chamber. He further stated the Council had the authority to continue the meeting without allowing the members of the public who disrupted the meeting to return to the Council Chamber.
Joe Pattison, spoke regarding the public comments made during the meeting.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2023. b. RATIFY THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPOINTMENT OF ROBIN
ASPINALL AS CHAIRPERSON FOR A THIRD CONSECUTIVE TERM
Ratify the Planning Commission's appointment of Robin Aspinall as Chairperson for a third consecutive term.
c. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF REVIEW Ratify the Mayor and Employee Associations' appointment of Scott Randell to the Personnel Board of Review, term to expire June 30, 2027. d. TREASURER'S REPORT JULY 2023
Receive and file the July 2023 Treasurer's Report.
e. CORRECTED TREASURER'S REPORT JUNE 2023
Receive and file the June 2023 Treasurer's Report.
f. WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTER FOR AUGUST 2023
Approve the August warrant registers (check numbers 44516-44953) and direct disbursements totaling $15,798,611.84 and payroll.
2 g. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH FRIENDS OF UPLAND ANIMAL SHELTER FOR ANIMAL SERVICES Approve the third amendment to the Animal Care & Adoption Services Agreement with Friends of Upland Animal Shelter to utilize the contract extension terms.
h. ADOPTION OF REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY
Adopt a Resolution approving and adopting the Revised Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
i. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
PROJECT NO. 23923 LANDECENA BUILDING INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS Accept the work for Project Number 23923, the Landecena Building Interior Improvement Project; and authorize the City Manager or designee to record the Notice of Completion.
j. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF POLICE AND WATER
VEHICLES
Approve the purchase of five (5) new 2024 Police Patrol Dodge Durango's, two (2) new 2024 Police Administration Dodge Durango's, and one (1) new 2024 Water Administration Dodge Durango from National Auto Fleet Group in the amount of$406,569.94; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the vehicles.
k. REISSUE AWARD OF BID FOR STORM WATER TRASH CAPTURE SYSTEM
INSTALLATION PROJECT
Award the construction contract to Downstream Service, Inc. in the amount of $46,060; and approve a construction contingency in the amount of $9,940 for a total amount of$56,000.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Councilmembers reported on meetings, trainings, or conferences they attended on behalf of the City.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
15. CITY MANAGER
16. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting in memory of the victims of September 11, 2001. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, September 25, 2023.
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