MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL February 26, 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, Assistant City Attorney Thomas Rice, 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.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Laurie Baiz, Life Bible Fellowship Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ralph Cavallo
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Rice stated he had nothing to report.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
1 a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2024. b. 2ND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO, 1984 REGARDING
FIREWORKS REGULATIONS AND HOST'S LIABILITY
CEQA: Not a project.
Hold 2nd reading by title only, waive further reading and adopt 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.
c. 2ND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1985 AMENDING CITY
PARK HOURS
CEQA: Not a project.
Hold 2nd reading by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1985 amending Upland Municipal Code Section 9.04.090 regarding closing hours for Upland Municipal Parks.
d. 2ND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1986 AMENDING
REGULATIONS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT PARKING OF VEHICLES IN CITY-
OWNED PARKING LOTS
CEQA: Not a project.
Hold 2nd reading by title only waive, further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1986 adding "10.36.040 0" 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.
e. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSURE OF
CITY OFFICES ON CERTAIN HOLIDAYS
Adopt Resolution No. 6763 providing for the closing of City offices on certain holidays.
f. APPROVAL OF JANUARY WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS
Approve the January warrant registers (check numbers 46260-46730 and direct disbursements totaling $11,219,372.46 and payroll registers totaling $1,892,284.55 (check numbers 163631-163740 and electronic fund transfers 45253-45811.
g. TREASURER'S REPORT JANUARY 2024
Receive and file the January 2024 Treasurer's Report.
h. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER BETWEEN CITY AND UPLAND
CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR REVISIONS TO UNIFORM
ALLOWANCE ARTICLE
2 Approve the side letter agreement between the City and the Upland City Employees Association (UCEA)for revisions to the uniform allowance article. i. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REVISED ATHLETIC FACILITIES POLICY AND
PROCEDURE MANUAL
Approve the proposed modifications to the Athletic Facilities Policy and Procedures Manual, with an effective date of July 1, 2023. j. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF 2024 ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM Adopt Resolution No. 6764 declaring unmaintained weeds, grasses, vegetation, and dead or dying combustible debris a public nuisance and authorizing staff to initiate the annual weed abatement program.
k. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF POLICE FORENSIC
VEHICLE
Approve the purchase of a new 2024 Chevrolet 2500 with eight-foot (8-ft) service bed from M.K. Smith Chevrolet in the amount of $107,584.24; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the vehicle.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
No reports.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDER AN AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT No. 82339, BALDY VIEW DOG PARK IMPROVEMENTS (BID NO. 2024-01)
There was discussion regarding the walking path and the possibility of other amenities instead of the walking path, and the public input that was provided in the design of the dog park.
Public Works Director Yu suggested that staff could consult the Public Works Committee to review the proposed additive items.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the Plans and Specifications for Project No. 82339, Baldy View Dog Park Improvements, with the exception of additive items Al, A2, and A3, which will be referred to the Public Works Committee for review; award a construction contract to Green Giant Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $1,372,019 (Base bid amount of $1,194,419 plus additive alternate bid items Al, A2, and A3 of $177,600); approve a construction contingency in the amount of $227,981, for a total amount of $1,600,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute any extensions and any future amendments within the City Manager's authority. 3 Motion: Carried Unanimously
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced that the California Department of Food and Agriculture has proclaimed an emergency program for a bacteria affecting citrus trees in the region and a SoCal Gas grant program for customers in need of assistance.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, March 11, 2024.
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