MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL February 12, 2024
6:00 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 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS -DELETIONS TO AGENDA
None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:01 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: John Leslie Mowatt v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County District - Civil Division Case No. CIVSB2302422 b. 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 1 The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:01 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Very Reverend Keith Yamamoto, St. Mark's Episcopal Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ray Musser
7. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Recognizing Reserve Officer Eric Steele upon his retirement from the City with 41 years of service.
Presentation of Certificates of Completion to the Upland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Presentation of a check from Upland Kiwanis for the Downtown Parklet Project.
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received reports and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Bennet, area manager for TNT fireworks, stated that many illegal fireworks are purchased in Arizona and then stored in homes, storage units, and warehouses. He also spoke regarding state laws that are in place to regulate fireworks.
Janice Elliott, Upland, spoke about the dangers of illegal fireworks and the effects they have on animals.
Brian Taylor, Upland, questioned the funding source for the Memorial Park Camera project, questioned whether weed abatement video would be posted on the website, questioned the water rate study, and spoke regarding the flashing light at Baldy View Elementary.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Johnson announced a change to item 1 Of. Staff requested that the change in job title and job specifications be effective March 31, 2024.
Councilmember Zuniga removed Consent Calendar Item 10e for separate action.
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 January 22, 2024. 2 b. DESIGNATION OF A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
MEETING
Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Breitling as the delegate and Councilmember Carlos A.
Garcia as the alternate delegate to represent the City of Upland at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly meeting on May 2, 2024.
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROJECT 2021
Accept the Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $28,470 and authorize the appropriation of $28,470 to purchase equipment to outfit two current units into mobile command posts and a pole camera. d. ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE UPLAND FOOTHILL KIWANIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,800 TO PURCHASE BENCHES FOR THE DOWNTOWN
UPLAND PARKLETS PROJECT.
Accept the donation of $40,800 from the Upland Foothill Kiwanis to be applied toward the purchase of benches for the Downtown Upland Parklets Project.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A TITLE CHANGE AND REVISED JOB
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FINANCE OFFICER CLASSIFICATION
Approve the title change from Finance Officer to Finance Manager and the revisions to the job specifications for the Finance Manager classification, effective March 31, 2024.
g. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH EPIPE-PIPE
RESTORATION INC. FOR CITY HALL PIPE COATING PROJECT
Approve an agreement with ePipe-Pipe Restoration Inc. for the City Hall restroom pipe coating project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
h. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ON -CALL UTILITY
MANAGER AND STAFF AUGMENTATION AGREEMENT
Approve the first Amendment to the On -call Utility Manager and Staff Augmentation Agreement extending the contract term; increasing the contract amount by $80,000 for a total contract amount of $128,600; approving a budget transfer; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any future amendments/extensions within the City Manager's authority.
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR PARKING LOT & ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT EAST OF FIRSTAVENUE, NORTH OF "A" STREET
Authorize a contract change order to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $75,019; approve a contingency of $14,981 for a total change order amount of $90,000; approve an additional allocation of ARPA funds of $90,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute any extensions, and any future amendments within the City Manager's authority.
REJECT ALL BIDS FOR BID NO. 24-001, ON CALL SIGNAGE AND STRIPING
INSTALLATION, AND RE -ADVERTISE THE PROJECT
3 Reject all bids for Bid No. 24-001, On -Call Signage and Striping Installation, and authorize staff to re -advertise the project.
e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BEARCOM FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF CAMERAS IN MEMORIAL PARK
Council questioned the areas of the park that the cameras would cover, the funding source, and thanked staff for their work on this project.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve an agreement with BearCom to purchase camera and networking hardware systems, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and approve the use of $115,509.20 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Mayor Velto reported on his attendance at area water board meetings.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING FIREWORKS
REGULATIONS AND HOST'S LIABILITY
Police Chief Blanco introduced Sergeant Milakovich who presented the staff report.
Police Chief Blanco answered questions posed by the Council regarding fines for fireworks violations and what would be considered a felony violation. Council suggested public outreach to inform the community of the new ordinance.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1984 amending Upland Municipal Code (UMC) Section 8.28.040 and adding UMC Section 8.28.045 regarding host's liability to regulate safety measures and ensure the safety of members of the public.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
b. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING UPLAND CITY PARK HOURS
Sergeant Milakovich presented the staff report.
City Manager Blay answered questions posed by the Council regarding skate park hours.
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Sergeant Milakovich answered questions regarding parking during city sponsored events.
Moved by: Councilmember Maust
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1985 amending Upland Municipal Code Section 9.04.090 regarding closing hours for Upland Municipal Parks.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
C. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATED
TO OVERNIGHT PARKING OF VEHICLES IN CITY -OWNED PARKING LOTS Sergeant Milakovich presented the staff report.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1986 adding "10.36.040 O" of the Upland Municipal Code regarding parking of vehicles in government owned public parking lots to regulate safety, prevent crime, decrease blight, and prevent storage of vehicles in government owned public parking lots in the City.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
d. CONSIDER CHANGING THE MEETING DAY OF REGULAR UPLAND CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS
City Clerk Johnson presented the item. The City Council did not take action on this item.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced the Reservoir 15 ribbon cutting.
16. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:13 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned in memory of Paul Brittain. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, February 26, 2024.
K Joh so , City Clerk
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