MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL March 24, 2025
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
460 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
and Kaiser Regional Reference Laboratory, 13000 Peyton Dr Chino Hills CA, 91709 (Room 2201)
Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling (arrived at 4:41 p.m.), 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 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
City Clerk Johnson stated that item 10e. was removed from the agenda.
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
At 4:33 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 -ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - 1 or more potential cases b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 906 Sycamore Court in the City of Upland (Assessor Parcel Number:
1047-192-12)
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest and Housing Manager Diane Cotto
Negotiating Party: Bonnie Cole, Foothill Family Shelter 1 Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 227 N. Vallejo Way in the City of Upland (Assessor Parcel Number:
1046-351-32)
City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest and Housing Manager Diane Cotto
Negotiating Party: First Team Real Estate
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:06 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Noel Anderson, First Presbyterian Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Michelle Blanco
7. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, accepted by Ashley Brooksher, Children's Network Officer.
Proclamation recognizing Police K9 Rudy upon his retirement.
8. CITYATTORNEY
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.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Glenn, Rancho Cucamonga, spoke regarding the building code regarding dumpsters in commercial areas being secured and requested that the City not make exceptions to the building code.
Frank Ayala, Upland, spoke regarding safety concerns at several intersections in the City and requested more of a police presence at the intersections.
Avraham, Upland, spoke regarding the current political climate and the rights of citizens.
Joel T., Upland, spoke regarding his dissatisfaction with his experience reporting issues on the City app.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve the Consent Calendar
2 Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025.
b. CONSIDER RATIFYING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
Ratify the appointment of Todd D'Braunstein to the Public Works Committee, term to expire in December 2028.
C. TREASURER'S REPORT FEBRUARY 2025
Receive and file the February 2025 Treasurer's Report.
d. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY WARRANT AND PAYROLL
REGISTERS
Approve the February warrant registers totaling $9,143,021.52 (check numbers 51676 — 52017 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $1,974,825.91 (check numbers 164156 - 164161 and electronic fund transfers 53107 — 53684).
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF UPLAND AND LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC.
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Upland and LWP Claims Solutions, Inc. (LWP) for the administration of existing workers' compensation claims in an amount not to exceed $75,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
g. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A 6" GODWIN NC150S
TRAILER -MOUNTED TRASH PUMP
Approve the purchase of a 6" Godwin NC150S trailer -mounted trash pump from Xylem Dewatering Solutions as a sole -source procurement to enhance emergency response capabilities for wastewater management. e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE UPLAND UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF ATHLETIC FACILITIES AT GREENBELT AND
MEMORIAL PARKS
This item was removed from the agenda.
a. CONSIDER ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 25-0001 TO AMEND CHAPTER
17.37 AND DETERMINE AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Planning Manager Farris who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation. 3 Development Services Director Dalquest answered questions posed by the Council regarding applications submitted for accessory dwelling units, and the processing and timeline of applications.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing, and hearing no testimony, Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 17.37 of the Upland Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs); and determine the Zoning Code Amendment is Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Mayor Velto reported on his attendance at the Omnitrans Board meeting and the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Board meeting.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, April 14, 2025.
Keri Joh son, ity Clerk
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