MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL October 23, 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
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:01 p.m. Mayor Velto announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
a. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Approximately 160 feet west of the southwest corner of Washington Boulevard and 6th Avenue in the City of Upland (Assessor Parcel Number, APN:
1046-233-25)
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest, and Economic Development Coordinator Melecio Picazo Negotiating Party: Crestwood Communities, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
1 Property: 650 Diamond Court in the City of Upland (Assessor Parcel Number:
1046-351-12)
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest, Economic Development Coordinator Melecio Picazo, and Housing Manager Diane Cotto
Negotiating Party: Eusebio Leon
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The Council reconvened in open session at 7:00 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Noel Anderson, First Presbyterian Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Nathan Stewart
7. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of checks from Supervisor Armendarez and Hagman's discretionary fund allocations for Baldy View Dog Park and Downtown Camera Projects.
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
Michael Miller, Chino Hills, announced an upcoming Veterans assistance event.
Javier Gonzalez, Upland, spoke about the request for proposal process for the City tow services contract and stated dissatisfaction with the process.
Sandra Hall, Upland, stated concerns regarding proposed lighting at Baldy View Dog Park.
Mary Guenthart, Upland, stated that residents near the dog park were not consulted in the plans and requested that staff involve them in the process.
Jim Thomas, Upland, announced upcoming events for Lion's Club and Veterans Day.
Monica Curiel, announced an upcoming event at the Chino Basin Water Conservation District.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Maust removed Consent Calendar Item 10b for separate action.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
2 a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2023. c. CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY STEP GRANT PT24211
Accept the Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant funds (Grant No. PT24211) and authorize the appropriation of$200,000.
d. TREASURER'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 2023
Receive and file the September 2023 Treasurer's Report. e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
f. CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF A PROXY FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
POMONA VALLEY PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
Appoint Braden Yu as proxy to vote all shares at the annual shareholder's meeting of the Pomona Valley Protective Association.
b. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TOW SERVICE AGREEMENTS
City Manager Blay answered questions regarding the request for proposal process.
Moved by: Councilmember Maust
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve agreements with Mr. T's Towing and Steve's Towing for police towing services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
No reports.
b. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING, OCTOBER 10, 2023
Chairperson Breitling provided a recap of the meeting.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community. 3 15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced a partnership with Southern California Edison in a pilot project to allow smart community technology attachments to Edison poles.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, November 13, 2023.
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