MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL February 24, 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, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Rodriguez
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
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CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
At 4:30 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: Timothy Bailer v. City of Upland, et al
Case Number: 5:24-CV 01805-KK (Federal court)
b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Upgrade the existing Verizon Wireless Flag Pole to a new Mono - Eucalyptus in an approximately 380 square foot area located at Magnolia Park in the City of Upland (APN: 1045-031-03)
1 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
C. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1.03-acre parcel located on Third Avenue, approximately 75 feet south of the Pacific Electric Trail and adjacent along the north side of the Coy D. Estes Senior Apartments, in the City of Upland (Assessor Parcel Number: 1046-411-54) City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest, Housing Manager Diane Cotto and KMA Consultant Julie Romey
Negotiating Party: Steven Dukett, Upland Community Housing, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:04 p.m. 4 C
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INVOCATION
Jim Thomas, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chief Marcelo Blanco
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Upland Police Department Promotions
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council received reports on Closed Session Items 4a, 4b, and 4c, and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
A number of individuals spoke in support of retaining recreation programs and library programs. Citing the importance of providing programs for children and families; including the Fourth of July event and library programs. The speakers stated they provide safe outlets and resources for youth, opportunities for families, adults, and seniors to engage in activities, provide cultural opportunities, and have a positive impact on the community. The following spoke:
Jennifer Weisman, Upland
Paisley Moore -Felt, Upland
Amelia Weisman, Upland
Seven, Upland
Ralph Cavallo, Upland
Frances Hall, Upland
Troy McSwain, Upland
Sheba Johnson, Upland
Terri Galdo, Upland Chamber of Commerce, announced the Chamber's upcoming State of the City event.
2 Mark Davison, Upland, stated that he owns a business in downtown Upland and thanked the Council for improvements to the downtown and activities that provide economic growth for the area and challenged them to be the City of opportunity.
Mohamad Almouazzen, Field Representative for the Office of Senator Adam B. Schiff, introduced himself to the City Council and affirmed the Senator's dedication to local government efforts.
Joel, Upland, stated there is a need for an ordinance allowing handicap parking near residential properties.
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 February 10, 2025. b. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF JANUARY WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS Approve the January warrant registers totaling $22,895,132.19 (check numbers 51281 — 51675 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $1,989,694.00 (check numbers 164063 - 164155 and electronic fund transfers 52548 — 53106).
C. TREASURER'S REPORT JANUARY 2025
Receive and file the January 2025 Treasurer's Report.
d. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A 3RD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
JL GROUP, LLC WORKPLACE SOLUTION AND A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $30,000 TO COVER THE INCREASED COST
Approve the third amendment to the original agreement with JL Group, LLC Workplace Solutions for workplace investigation services in the total agreement amount of $130,000, authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, and approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $30,000 from the General Fund Reserve.
e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLE PARTS
AND REPAIRS
Approve a net zero budget adjustment in the amount of $120,000 to allow for the purchase of vehicle parts and repairs.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
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BUSINESS ITEMS
a. REVIEW OF CITYWIDE PROGRAM COSTS
Assistant City Manager Stephen Parker presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint Presentation.
There was discussion regarding the importance of a comprehensive view of the full budget and actively engaging the community before making decisions on potential budget cuts. City Council emphasized the need to fully understand the potential impacts of these cuts and directed staff to develop a comprehensive plan to address budgetary concerns while analyzing the effects to the community, businesses, and the city.
City Manager Michael Blay commented that developing a more comprehensive and detailed list will be labor-intensive but foresees bringing back a detailed list in May as part of the budget process.
Additionally, there was a discussion on exploring further opportunities to engage local businesses and pursue additional sponsorships for city events.
Council directed staff to prepare a staff report to consider future City event spending and the possibility of reducing Library hours. The Council further directed staff to prepare a staff report to discuss volunteer appreciation and the costs associated with it.
There was discussion regarding the cost to provide City sponsored events and the potential impact to residents if events were cancelled.
Councilmember Breitling requested that staff prepare a staff report for consideration to pass banking fees to residents, seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community; and congratulated newly promoted police officers.
Councilmember Garcia requested to bring back discussion of considering resident advisory member to the Finance Committee, the request was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Zuniga.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced that the Notable News and top sales tax producers are now available on website.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:23 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned in memory of Ben Thouvenell. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, March 10, 2025. 0 ohnso , Cit) ClerkV