MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY
COUNCIL THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE UPLAND COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE UPLAND PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY OF UPLAND FINANCING AUTHORITY
September 23, 2024
6:00 p.m.
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 5:01 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 5:02 p.m. Mayor Velto announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
a. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representatives: Mayor Bill Velto and City Attorney Stephen Deitsch
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
The Council reconvened in open session at 6:01 p.m.
1 5. INVOCATION
Hoosh Amani, Baha'i Faith of Upland
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Diane Smyers
7. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of the Proclamation recognizing the 125th anniversary of First United Methodist Church.
Recognition of Upland Foothill Little League for an outstanding spring 2024 season including the Alan Fitzgerald Sportsmanship Award and All-Star Tournament Banners for each division.
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received reports on Closed Session items 4a and 4b, and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kati Parker, President of Upland Heritage, announced upcoming Upland Heritage restoration workshops and grant opportunities. She further spoke in support of Measure N.
Brian Taylor, Upland, spoke regarding the generator replacement project and questioned if the old generator could be repurposed at a water treatment plant.
Sarah Lee, Upland, spoke in support of Measure N.
Mike Nunez, Upland, stated that he is trying to ensure that residents are not taxed more than necessary and questioned the timing of the placement of Measure N on the ballot.
Gary Hester, Upland, spoke in support of Measure N.
Diane Smyers, Upland, spoke in support of Measure N.
Greg Bradley, Upland, spoke regarding his experience as the City Treasurer and stated there is misinformation on social media and other sources.
Nathan Stewart, Upland, thanked Council and staff for their service to the community; and suggested a more robust outreach program for the City.
Christine Dallas, Upland, spoke regarding fights and bullying at Pioneer Junior High.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breitling removed Consent Calendar Item 101 for separate action.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
2 a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Special Workshop Minutes of September 9, 2024 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024.
b. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AUGUST WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS Approve the August warrant registers (check numbers 49308 — 49747 and direct disbursements totaling $14,725,905.36) and payroll registers totaling $1,914,877.72 (check numbers 163963 — 163979 and electronic fund transfers 49446 — 50013).
c. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF INC.
Approve a professional services agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. for $150,000 to provide the City with staff augmentation services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
d. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF
MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
The City Council, for itself and acting as the legislative body adopt City Council Resolution No. 6799, Successor Agency to the Upland Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2024-1, Upland Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 2024-1, and City of Upland Financing Authority Resolution No. 2024-1 authorizing the investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and establishing positions authorized to invest monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
e. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISCRETIONARY
FUND ALLOCATION FROM SUPERVISOR ARMENDAREZ FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND INFLATION REDUCTION PROJECT
Accept $350,000 in funding from the County of San Bernardino through Supervisor Armendarez allocations of the Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund — District Specific Priorities Program for an economic development and inflation reduction project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
f. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WATERWORKFORCE
Approve Amendment No. 1 to update the exhibits related to the WaterWorkforce contract that was approved on August 12, 2024 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
g. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 12.5 % SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE FOR WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Approve an agreement with Hasa Inc. for the purchase of 12.5% sodium hypochlorite for use in the City's water treatment facilities; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
3 h. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT APPLICATIONS TO
CALRECYCLE
Approve and authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Department of Resource Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)for the Small and Large Project discretionary fund Grants starting with HD43 Cycle and any future Cycles; and adopt Resolution No. 6800, as required by CalRecycle, authorizing the submittal of Household Hazardous Waste applications to the Department of resources Recycling and Recovery.
i. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF HYDRO EXCAVATOR
WATER TRUCK
Approve the purchase of a new 2024 Truvac Hydro-Excavator Water Truck with a 12 cubic yard debris tank from Haaker Equipment Company in the amount of $704,008.33; and authorize the City Manager to finalize the purchase of the vehicle.
j. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC WORKS
OPERATIONS AND WATER VEHICLES
Deem the bid received by MK Smith Chevrolet as non-responsive, approve the purchase of two (2) 2024 Public Works Operations Chevrolet Colorado trucks and two (2) Water Department Chevrolet Colorado trucks from Mountain View Chevrolet in the amount of $151,832.36; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the vehicles. k. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ON-CALL STRIPING SERVICES
Approve a Maintenance Services Agreement with Safe USA, Inc for On-Call Striping Services Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
I. CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 9137, 9138 & 82341,
STANDBY GENERATOR INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT(BID NO. 2024-07)
Interim Public Works Director Alanis introduced Project Manager Nix who answered questions posed by the Council regarding the project and the potential reuse of the existing generator.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the plans and specifications for Project No. 9137, 9138 & 82341, Standby Generator Installation and Replacement Project, deem the bid from High Volt Electric as non-responsive, award a construction contract to Proterra Builders, Inc. in the amount of $1,175,000, and approve a construction contingency in the amount of $117,500 for a total contract amount of $1,292,500; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Additionally, authorize a transfer of $50,000 from the Infrastructure Improvement Reserve to the General Capital Project Fund and appropriate the funds to be used towards the project.
4 Motion: Carried Unanimously
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA-24-0002 FOR THE RE-ADOPTION OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Housing Element Consultants with Michael Baker International, Planning Manager Farris, and Senior Planner Winter. Senior Planner Winter presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Consultants Dan Wery and Shannon Liska provided an overview of the Housing Element, the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and the changes to the Housing Element since the last adoption.
Development Services Director Dalquest and Consultants answered questions posed by the Council regarding the RHNA, low income senior housing, parking in residential areas, and state mandated requirements.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing.
Natasha Walton, People for Upland Parks, requested that the Housing Element include a large portion, at least one acre, of land in downtown Upland as public park land instead of high density housing and that no additional housing be built without increasing available park land in the City.
Mark Gutglueck, Rancho Cucamonga, questioned the 2015 General Plan update process and whether the decisions made during that time are binding. He further questioned why the City did not fight the state regarding the housing mandates.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Find that GPA 24-0002 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Section 15162(a)and Section 15283 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Moved by: Councilmember Maust
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Adopt Resolution No. 6801 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA-24- 0002, approving the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
Motion: Carried Unanimously
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
5 Councilmembers reported on meetings, trainings, or conferences they attended on behalf of the City.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MEASURE N
CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
City Clerk Johnson presented the staff report.
There was discussion regarding the composition of the committee, the eligibility for membership, and the frequency of meetings.
Council requested the draft Resolution be amended to designate the City Treasurer as an advisor to the Committee and the meeting schedule changed to quarterly.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Adopt Resolution No. 6802 establishing a Measure N Citizens' Oversight Committee and adopting operational guidelines for said committee as amended by the Council.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced upcoming community information meetings for Measure N.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, October 14, 2024.
Keri ` ohns , Ci y Clerk
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