MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL April 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
460 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
and 6863 Hamp Lea Road, Magnolia, MS 39652
Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling (participating via telephone), Councilmember Carlos A. Garcia, Councilmember Shannan Maust, Councilmember Rudy Zuniga
Staff Present: City Manager Michael Blay, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, City Clerk Ken 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: Jeannette Vagnozzi v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No.CIVSB2122496 The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:02 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Soheila Azizi, Baha'i Faith of Upland
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Development Services Director Dalquest
1 7. PRESENTATIONS
San Bernardino County and City update presented by Supervisor Curt Hagman Presentation of the Southern California Edison Scholarship award to Upland High School Student, Kevin Gewaid, presented by Melissa Boyd Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager
Proclamation declaring April 26, 2024 as National Arbor Day, accepted by Operations Supervisor/City Arborist Brett Lance
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received a report on Closed Session Item 4a and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rebecca Pikschus, stated she received a past due water bill after the person renting her property stopped paying the water bill.
Mark Terzano, Ontario, questioned the enforcement of Assembly Bill 1909 regarding motorists approaching a bicyclist on the roadway.
Tracy Topps, Upland, stated that she utilizes Baldy View Dog park and she is opposed to a concrete walking path in the dog park.
Rebecca Moore, stated that she has been utilizing the dog park for 13 years and she is opposed to a concrete walking path in the dog park.
Michael Fowler, Upland, stated that he is opposed to a concrete walking path in the dog park.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 March 25, 2024.
b. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH KEENAN AND ASSOCIATES
FOR BENEFIT BROKER SERVICES
Approve an agreement with Keenan and Associates for Benefit Broker Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. c. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRANSFER OF FUND BALANCE TO SECTION 115 TRUSTS AND OTHER CITY COUNCIL
DESIGNATED ACCOUNTS
2 Adopt Resolution No. 6766 approving a transfer of fund balance to Section 115 Trusts and other City Council designated accounts in conjunction with the General Fund Reserve Policy for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. d. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Receive and file the Single Audit Report on Federal Award Programs for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023.
e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH J & S STRIPING INC. FOR ON-CALL SIGNAGE AND STRIPING
INSTALLATION
Approve a Maintenance Services Agreement with J & S Striping Company, Inc. for On-Call Signage and Striping Installation in an amount not to exceed $150,000 over a three-year term; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extensions or amendments under his authority. f. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OPPOSING INITIATIVE #21-0042A1, A NOVEMBER 2024 STATEWIDE BALLOT PROPOSITION
Adopt Resolution No. 6767 opposing Initiative #21-0042A1 which limits ability of voters and state and local governments to raise revenues for government services, a November 2024 Statewide Ballot Proposition.
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 the Inland Empire Utilities Agency board meeting.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. BALDY VIEW DOG PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works Director Yu introduced Assistant Engineer Swanner who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
There was discussion regarding the existing sidewalks in Baldy View Park, options for other amenities instead of a concrete walking path, ADA accessibility to the park, Quimby fees dedicated to Baldy View Dog Park, and community input in the preparation of the park plans.
Assistant City Manager Parker answered questions posed by the Council regarding unallocated Quimby funds and Quimby funds allocated to Baldy View Dog Park.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Mayor Velto
Approve the recommendations of the Public Works Committee regarding the additive items for the Baldy View Dog Park project.
3 Motion: Defeated, with Councilmembers Breitling, Maust, and Zuniga opposed.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Exclude the concrete walking paths inside the dog park and instead repair sidewalks leading to the entrances of the dog park.
Motion: Carried with Councilmember Garcia opposed.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay thanked Assistant Engineer Swanner for his work on the Baldy View Dog Park.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday,April 22, 2024.
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Keri Jo so City Clerk
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