MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL January 27, 2025
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, Management Analyst Jamie Davidson
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
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CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
At 5:03 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: Assessor Parcel Number: 2525 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA (Whispering Lakes Golf Course) and 2200 E Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA (Ontario Soccer Park) (0113-281-13 and 0113-281-15
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay
Negotiating Party: City of Ontario
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The Council reconvened in Open Session at 6:00 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Mike Ingram, Christian Science Faith
1 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Boy Scout Troop 601
7. PRESENTATIONS
San Bernardino County Foster Program update by Diane Smyers of CASA of San Bernardino County
8. CITYATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Rice announced the City Council received a report on Closed Session Item 4a and there was no reportable action.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pastor Newson, Upland, invited the Council to an upcoming prayer event.
Julie De Pasquale, Upland, commented on the needs of homeless people.
Jessica Perez, Upland, stated issues that she had with Upland Police Department issuing parking tickets in her neighborhood and responses to calls for service.
Kathryn Battino, spoke regarding parking problems in her neighborhood.
Ralph Cavallo, thanked the City for trimming the trees on Euclid Avenue prior to the windstorm.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025. b. CONSIDER RATIFYING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
Ratify the appointment of Michael Miller to the Public Works Committee, term to expire in December 2026.
C. CONSIDER RATIFYING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Jessica Tancredi to the Library Board, term to expire June 30, 2026.
d. DESIGNATION OF A DELEGATE TO REPRESENT THE CITY AT THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS GENERAL
ASSEMBLY MEETING
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Appoint Councilmember James Breitling as the delegate to represent the City of Upland at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly meeting on May 1, 2025.
TREASURER'S REPORT DECEMBER 2024
Receive and file the December 2024 Treasurer's Report.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DECEMBER WARRANT AND PAYROLL
REGISTERS
Approve the December warrant registers (check numbers 50905 — 51280 and direct disbursements totaling $9,367,264.93) and payroll registers totaling $1,966,287.76 (check numbers 164048 - 164062 and electronic fund transfers 51977 — 52547).
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE AND FILE
APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANT
PROGRAMS WITH CALOES
Adopt Resolution No. 6816 to execute an application on behalf of the City of Upland and to file it with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR CUP 99-03 (WALGREENS), LOCATED AT 1241 WEST FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD
Approve the Encroachment License Agreement for Conditional Use Permit 99-03 located at 1241 W. Foothill Boulevard; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement.
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITYWIDE SPEED
LIMITS AND RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITYWIDE ENGINEERING AND
TRAFFIC SPEED SURVEY
Receive and file the 2024 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey and adopt Resolution No. 6817 establishing citywide speed limits covering 57 road segments.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ELECTRIC BILL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF UPLAND
Approve the Electric Bill Agreement for Fire Station 163 between the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and the City of Upland; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE FOR
ELIZABETH DALEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Approve the First Amendment to the professional services agreement with Elizabeth Daley for project management services and approve a corresponding purchase order increase; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
3 I. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE PURCHASE ORDER WITH KSM ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000
Approve a $23,000 increase to Purchase Order No. 20250096, for a total purchase order amount of $53,000, to pay for additional electrical services for Water Facility Improvements.
M. CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ARROW
HIGHWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND UTILITY
Accept the work; authorize the City Manager or designee to record the Notice of Completion; and reduce the Faithful Performance Bond to 10% for the Arrow Highway Pavement Rehabilitation and Utility Improvements Project. n. CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 92105, 92106 & 92107, RESERVOIR R-10, R-11, R-12A & R-13A OVERFLOW AIR GAP INSTALLATION PROJECT (BID NO. 2024-14)
Approve the plans and specifications for Project No. 92105, 92106 & 92107, Reservoir R-10, R-11, R-12A & R-13A Overflow Air Gap Installation; award a construction contract to RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. in the amount of $126,950 (Base bid amount plus additive item #4), approve a construction contingency in the amount of $33,050 for a total amount of $160,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any future amendments within the City Manager's authority.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
No reports.
b. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING, JANUARY 14, 2025
Committee Chairperson Breitling provided a recap of the meeting.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COMMITTEES APPOINTED TO ADVISE THE
COUNCIL
City Manager Blay presented the staff report.
There was discussion regarding the elimination of the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services Committee and the meeting schedule of committees.
The City Council directed staff to bring back a Resolution dissolving the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services Advisory Committee, shifting their responsibilities to the Public Works Committee; and adjusting the schedule of the Economic Development Committee to avoid meetings that would coincide with the Labor Day Holiday.
b. UPDATE ON THE DRAFT REGIONAL NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT NEGOTIATION
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Interim Public Works Director Alanis introduced Arlen Chun San Bernardino County Engineering Manager, who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
There was discussion regarding the costs associated with the program, implementation, and actions being taken by the County to address the issues and costs.
Interim Director Alanis and Environmental Quality Compliance Program Manager deMoet answered questions posed by the Council.
This was an information item only; no action was necessary.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay thanked the Public Works Department for their work during the recent windstorm.
16. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, February 10, 2025.
Keri Jo n, City Clerk
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