MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL April 14, 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: Assistant City Manager Stephen Parker, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
City Clerk Johnson stated that item 10h was removed from the agenda.
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5. INVOCATION
Jim Thomas, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Led by San Bernardino County Fire Battalion Chief Siciliano
8. CITYATTORNEY
City Attorney Deitsch stated he did not have anything to report.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carol Timm, Upland Heritage President, announced their upcoming historic home tour.
Jim Flock, Upland, stated that has researched voter initiatives and plans to work to place a voter initiative on the ballot for a special tax in the next election.
Miles De Shazo, Upland, thanked Councilmember Garcia for assistance with his senior project and announced an upcoming workshop that he is hosting at the Upland Library.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Breitling removed Consent Calendar Item 10d for separate action.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Approve the Consent Calendar
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Motion: Carried Unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2025.
2ND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1993 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.37 OF THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
Hold 2nd reading by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1993 amending Chapter 17.37 of the Upland Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and determine the Zoning Code Amendment is Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
ANNUAL CITY ETHICS REVIEW
Receive and file this report on the annual city ethics review.
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
PROGRAM AWARD
Approve and authorize the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $50,000 from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for the Small and Large Project Discretionary Fund Grants under the HD43 Cycle and authorize the execution of all necessary agreements with CalRecycle.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
EAGLE AERIAL SOLUTIONS FOR WATERVIEW SOFTWARE
Approve a sole -source professional services agreement with Eagle Aerial Solutions, for a five-year subscription and technical support agreement for WaterView Software and Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
CONSIDER ANNUAL CPI SOLID WASTE RATE ADJUSTMENT
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Solid Waste Service Rates as presented in Exhibit M of the Agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries. There are no changes to the Proposition 218-approved base rates or the adopted methodology.
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE
FINE SCHEDULE
Chief Blanco introduced Sergeant Milakovich who presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
2 Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Adopt Resolution No. 6823 establishing Administrative Fines for violations of the Upland Municipal Code and replacing the existing Administrative Fine Schedule.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
h. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT GROUP AND
WATER WORKFORCE
This item was removed from the agenda.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Mayor Velto reported on his attendance at the IEUA Board meeting. b. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, APRIL 8, 2025
Chairperson Breitling provided a recap of the meeting.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.04.140 OF
THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO KEEPING ANIMALS WHICH
DISTURB THE PEACE
Police Chief Blanco introduced Sergeant Milakovich who presented the staff report. Chief Blanco and Sergeant Milakovich then answered questions regarding the reporting process and educating pet owners about the new ordinance.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1994 amending Upland Municipal Code Section 6.04.140, "Keeping Dogs and Animals which Disturb the Peace Prohibited".
Motion: Carried Unanimously
b. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING HARDSHIP WAIVERS
FOR INFRACTION FINES
Police Chief Blanco presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
3 Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1995 adding Sections 1.22.050 D., 1,22.050 E., 1.22.050 F., and 1.22.050 G. to the Upland Municipal Code to provide hardship waivers for infraction fines.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
C. CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE AND APPOINT
MEMBERS
City Clerk Johnson presented the staff report.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Establish an ad hoc committee and appoint Mayor Velto and Mayor Pro Tern Zuniga to the Committee to serve as the Planning Commissioner interview panel.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Councilmembers provided information about various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Police Chief Blanco who announced National Animal Officer Appreciation Week and National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
At 6:44 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, April 28, 2025.
Keri J hnso , City Clerk
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