MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL October 28, 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 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
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CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
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At 5:31 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 761 square feet of area within Memorial Park located in the City of Upland (APN: 1046-131-03)
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest, and Economic Development Coordinator Melecio Picazo Negotiating Party: Verizon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:00 p.m.
Pastor Chris Rix, One & All Church, Upland
1 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Treasurer Bradley
7. PRESENTATIONS
2024 Legislative Update presented by Assemblymember Chris Holden, 41st Assembly District
6. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received a report on Closed Session Item 4a and there was no reportable action.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kati Parker, Upland, announced she is a candidate for the IEUA Board and provided information on her background and qualifications.
Jim Thomas, Upland, announced the upcoming annual Veterans' Day event.
Matt McDonagh, Upland, stated that he founded the Celtic soccer club and he was recently told by AYSO that he could not pass out flyers at the fields for his program.
Jim Flock, Upland, spoke in support of Measure N and provided salary comparisons and per resident cost comparisons with surrounding cities.
Jason Anderson, Upland, spoke in support of Measure N and stated that the residents are the stewards of the City.
Todd D'Braunstein, spoke in support of Measure N and stated there will be citizen oversight of the revenues generated by the Measure.
Susan Coniglio, Upland, stated that as a business owner and former law enforcement officer she supports Measure N, and urged voters to support Measure N.
Matt Hall, stated that as former law enforcement he knows the importance of having the resources available to manage the well being and safety of the community so it can thrive. He further stated that he supports Measure N.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2024. b. 2ND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1992 AMENDING CHAPTER 12.46 OF THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CAMPING AND
STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
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Hold 2nd reading by title only, waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1992 amending Upland Municipal Code Section 12.46.110 G. and removing Upland Municipal Code Section 12.46,110 H. pertaining to unlawful camping and storage of personal property.
C. TREASURER'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 2024
Receive and file the September 2024 Treasurer's Report. d. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER WARRANT AND PAYROLL
REGISTERS
Approve the September warrant registers (check numbers 49748 — 50102 and direct disbursements) totaling $9,806,605.70 and payroll registers totaling $1,923,041.67 (check numbers 163980 — 163992 and electronic fund transfers 50014 — 50569).
e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH KEENAN AND ASSOCIATES
Approve the first amendment of the agreement with Keenan and Associates for Benefit Broker Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
f. APPOINTMENT OF PROXYAT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE POMONA VALLEY
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
Appoint Nicole deMoet as proxy to vote all shares at the annual shareholder's meeting of the Pomona Valley Protective Association.
g. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM
REGIONAL EARLYACTION PLANNING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE
EXECUTION AN AGREEMENT WITH SLAG
Adopt Resolution No. 6807 accepting grant funds from the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Program of 2021, in the amount of $303,500, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and any amendments thereto. h. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE REVISIONS TO THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE RESERVE POLICE OFFICER CLASSIFICATION
Approve the revisions to the job specifications for the Reserve Police Officer classification.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE (DIF) NEXUS STUDYAND THE DIF AND QUIMBY FEE
SCHEDULES
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced the City's new Finance Manager Sullivan who introduced herself to the Council. Finance Manager Sullivan then introduced Consultant Richard Ruiz with DTA who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
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Consultant Ruiz answered questions posed by the Council regarding the Nexus Study and the calculation of the Development Impact and Quimby fees.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing.
Natasha Walton, People 4 Upland Parks, stated that she was surprised that the Development Impact Fees are going to be lower and encouraged the Council to re-evaluate the fees.
Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Adopt Resolution No. 6808 approving a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Adopt Resolution No. 6809 approving an update of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee Schedule and Quimby Fee Schedule.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Councilmember Breitling reported on his attendance at the San Bernardino County Solid Waste Task Force meeting and Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting.
Mayor Velto reported on Council and staffs attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
a. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY
MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Attorney Deitsch presented the staff report including reporting on the term of the contract and an increase to the annual rate of vacation accruals under the contract.
The City Council thanked the City Manager and Executive Staff for their leadership and commitment.
Moved by: Councilmember Maust
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the City of Upland City Manager Employment Agreement with Michael Blay, extending the term of the Employment Agreement rd
to the end of business on November 8, 2028, and increasing the vacation leave accrual rate to 160 hours per year.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay stated that it was an honor to serve the community.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, November 11, 2024.
Keri Joh on, Ci y Clerk
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