MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL September 25, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA
None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Natasha Walton, People 4 Upland Parks, requested that Council not move forward with the consideration of a lease in San Antonio park. She further stated no park space should be leased, because parks should be used for open space and recreational purposes.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:05 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: Christina Lira v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVDS 2011927 b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:Approximately 146 square foot area within San Antonio Park located at 1251 W. 24th Street in the City of Upland (APN: 0200-135-01) 1 City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest, and Economic Development Coordinator Melecio Picazo Negotiating Party: Crown Castle
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:00 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Jim Thomas, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Kati Parker
7. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Elaine Carrillo for her work with the Downtown Farmer's Market.
6. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received reports on Closed Session Items and there was no reportable action during Closed Session. 94 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Marco Tule, Upland, representing Inland Empire Utility Agency, thanked the Council for considering the regional contract.
Kati Parker, Upland, announced upcoming events hosted by Chino Basin Water Conservation District and Upland Heritage.
Edin Enamorado, commented on the protest process posted on the agenda, his first amendment rights; and questioned the actions of an Upland Police Officer.
Angel Garcia, Upland, requested the construction of a pickle ball court in Memorial Park and stated benefits that it would offer the community.
Natasha Walton, People 4 Upland Parks, spoke in opposition of the sale of City owned property at Washington Boulevard and 6th Avenue; and requested the City reserve all City owned land for park land.
Michael Fowler, Upland, questioned whether tables would be removed from the Baldy View Dog Park and was opposed to some of the proposed changes.
Julian Gomez, questioned the actions of an Upland Police Officer and demanded the Council address the issue at an upcoming meeting.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breitling removed Consent Calendar Item 10.e. for separate action.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
2 a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023. b. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SELL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON BLVD AND 6TH AVE (APN 1046- 433-25)AND SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE
Adopt Resolution No. 6745 finding that 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 that the same does not constitute a "project" and is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
c. TREASURER'S REPORT AUGUST 2023
Receive and file the August 2023 Treasurer's Report.
d. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT OF CITYWIDE PARK
RESTROOM FIXTURES AND APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BIG 0
FLOORING FOR EPDXY INSTALLATION
Approve the procurement of restroom fixtures from Thompson Plumbing Supply Inc. in the amount of $120,000 and approve a general services agreement with Big 0 Flooring, Inc. for the installation of epoxy at nine park restrooms; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
e. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REGIONAL
SEWAGE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY Council thanked staff for their work on this item.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Adopt Resolution No. 6746 approving the Regional Sewage Service Contract with Inland Empire Utilities Agency.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF A PARCEL LOCATED AT 1225-1281 WEST 9TH ST. (APN: 1007-511-09)
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Planning Manager Farris who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Planning Manager Farris answered questioned posed by the Council regarding vacancies on the site.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing, hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Property Manager Sam Greek commented on the original design of the complex and the potential tenants.
3 Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve an addendum to the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the City of Upland's General Plan Update (GPU 08-03), Zoning Code Update (ZCU 08-03), Climate Action Plan (CAP), and the Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Update (CALUCP), State Clearinghouse No. 2012041006; and adopt Resolution No. 6747 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA-22-0002 to amend the General Plan designation of a 7.90-acre parcel developed as an industrial business park, located at 1225-1281 West 9th Street (APN: 1007-511- 09) from Commercial/Office Mixed-Use (C/O-MU) to Commercial/Industrial Mixed-Use (C/I-MU); and hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1982 (Zone Change No. ZC-22-0001) amending the Zoning designation of the same 7.90-acre parcel from Commercial/Office Mixed-Use (C/O-MU) to Commercial/Industrial Mixed-Use (Oil-MU). Project site located at 1225-1281 West 9th Street (APN: 1007-511-09).
Motion: Carried Unanimously
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Councilmember Garcia reported on City Official's attendance of the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities throughout the community, including providing an update on the meetings and conferences they attended.
Councilmember Garcia was in consensus with Councilmember Breitling's request to refer the review of park signage to the City Council Advisory Committee.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced the road survey currently being conducted in the City.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, October 9, 2023.
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