y L • '
September 8, 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, City Clerk Keri Johnson
'I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Upland City Council was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS -DELETIONS TO AGENDA
None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. INVOCATION
Very Reverend Keith Yamamoto, St. Marks Episcopal Church Led by Police Captain Mathews
Cooper Museum Update by Ann Lara
8. CITYATTORNEY
John Shollenberger, San Bernardino, commented on campaign donations made by the Upland Police Officer's Association
Sophia, Field Representative for Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, announced an upcoming event.
AJ Walker, San Diego, proposed doggy treat vending machines at Baldy View Dog Park. 1 Garrett Mullenaux, stated that he submitted a 26 page packet to the Councilmembers and provided a video of semi -truck traffic near his home.
At 6:26 p.m. Mayor Velto called a recess and the City Council reconvened in open session at 6:30 p.m.
Jeff, Upland, spoke regarding his interactions with the police department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Maust removed Consent Calendar Item 10e for separate action.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
f
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2025. (Staff Person: K Johnson) I
• 2ND READING r ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING INFORMA BIDDING PROCEDURES r ..
Hold a second reading by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 2000 amending Chapter 2.48 of the Upland Municipal Code adding Section
2.48.180 to provide informal bidding procedures under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (Section 22000, et seq., of the Public Contract Code). (Staff Person: Stephen Parker)
Approve July warrant registers totaling $20,402,745.44 (check numbers 53518 - 53939 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $2,099,581.22 (check numbers 164354 — 164375 and electronic fund transfers 56263 — 56846). (Staff Person: Stephen Parker)
Receive and file the July 2025 Treasurer's Report. (Staff Person: Stephen Parker)
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF 2025/2026 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL
BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT FUNDS
Accept the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Alcoholic Policing Partnership (APP) Grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the amount of $80,000 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and agreements to implement the grant. (Staff Person: Marcelo Blanco)
4 g. CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW
CUBICLES AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Authorize the purchase and installation of 12 office cubicles and chairs from GSM Business Interiors in the amount of $130,831.85; and approve a budget adjustment appropriating $20,000 from Police Development Impact Fees for network cabling and contingencies related to the new office cubicles. (Staff Person: Marcelo Blanco)
h. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH LOVE AIRE
HEATING AND COOLING FOR THE SANTA FE DEPOT HVAC UPDATE
PROJECT; AND DETERMINE THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM CEQA
Approve the Contract Agreement with Love Aire Heating and Cooling, Inc., in the amount of $96,465, for the Santa Fe Depot HVAC Update Project; approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $9,646, for a total contract amount of $106,111; authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract Agreement; and authorize a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of $6,111. (Staff Person: Robert Dalquest)
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR HARDYAND HARPER
ON -CALL PAVEMENT SERVICES FOR UTILITIES
Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hardy & Harper and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment. (Staff Person: Damien Arrula)
j: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT FINANCIAL
SERVICES FOR ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT
ADVISORY SERVICES
Approve an agreement with Kosmont Transactions Services, Inc. dba Kosmont Financial Services for Financing District Advisory services in the amount of $47,500. (Staff Person: Damien Arrula)
k. CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 20260024 WITH HOLLIDAY ROCK BY $40,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $90,000
Authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 20260024 with Holliday Rock Co., Inc. for Fiscal Year 2025-26 by $40,000 for a total amount of $90,000. (Staff Person: Damien Arrula)
e. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE UPLAND POLICE FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE A POLICE K9
The Council thanked the donor and asked Chief Blanco to provide information about the K9 program.
Moved by: Councilmember Maust
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Accept a donation in the amount of $107,534 from the Upland Police Foundation.
The donation will be used to support the purchase of a new Police K9. (Staff Person: Marcelo Blanco)
3 Motion: Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING PROGRAM Development Services Director Dalquest presented a background on the item and introduced Senior Planner Winter who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding non -conforming use of the property and eminent domain.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing.
Joesph Angioli, Upland, stated that the proposed increase in zoning was a 62% increase in land use and there are already parking issues in his neighborhood.
Eloise Pro, Upland, spoke in opposition of the development of townhomes on Arrow Hwy and San Antonio Avenue and stated concerns about home depreciation, increased noise and pollution, and loss of privacy.
Louie Pro, Upland, questioned why some areas were being considered for four story units while other areas were not being rezoned for multi -level housing. He stated that everything should be zoned equally.
Christine Turrentine, Upland, questioned the proposed rezoning of a parcel near San Antonio Avenue and Arrow Highway and stated that the density is not appropriate for the property.
Joe Ramos, Upland, stated he was speaking about the rezoning of the property at 20th and Campus and thanked the staff and Planning Commission for listening to their concerns and reducing the proposed density of that property and stated he understands the concerns regarding rezoning near their property. He further requested that a park be considered in the area north of 16th Street and east of Euclid Avenue.
Cecilia Milner, Upland, stated that she lives near San Antonio Avenue and Arrow Highway and she does not feel that the residents of her neighborhood have been heard and the proposed zoning will have a big impact on their neighborhood.
Bob Milner, Upland, stated that he shares the concerns already brought up by other speakers regarding the rezoning of the property near San Antonio Avenue and Arrow Highway and he questioned the setbacks of two story dwelling adjacent to his single story home.
Lois Sicking Dieter, questioned the rezoning of the parcel at 21st Street and Campus Avenue and stated it is in a high risk fire area and the increased density could impact evacuation routes and resources in a fire. She further requested that the City Council approve the revised proposal by the Planning Commission for the property.
Charles Adamson, Upland, requested that the City Council approve the revised proposal by the Planning Commission for the property. He stated that the area is not walkable, is close to open brush and is in a high fire zone so an RS-4 zoning would not be appropriate.
4 Paulette Feeney, Upland, stated that the residents in her neighborhood are not being heard and questioned the high density proposed in her neighborhood. She stated that the very nature of her neighborhood is being changed.
Don Sanderlin, Upland, stated that his house is adjacent to Greystone Stables and he thanked the Planning Commission for listening to concerns voiced at the public hearing, but stated that he still has concerns that a developer will come in and purchase the property based on the increased density.
Travis Van Ligten, Ratan & Tucker, LLP, stated that he represents the owner of a property for proposed rezoning and they are still reviewing the proposed rezoning.
Jack Emberton, Upland, staffed that he lives at the property on 21st Street and he is here to support his neighbors and requested that the City Council consider his neighbors and their property values in mind when they make their decision tonight.
Jimmie Pitts, Upland, stated that he lives on 21 st Street and the owner of Greystone property has been a good neighbor and he wants to do the right thing for his neighborhood. He further stated that he does not want more homes in the neighborhood nor does he want more low income housing in the City. He further requested to keep the 20,000 square foot lots in the neighborhood.
Natasha Walton, People for Upland Parks, stated that she is not against higher density housing, but it needs to be planned properly and some of the property should be rezoned for park land because the City needs to keep open space and develop parks.
Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Staff and Michael Baker International Consultants Dan Wery and Shannon Liska answered questions from the Council regarding low income housing requirements, higher density housing areas of the City, noticing the public regarding the proposed zoning changes, future development of the rezoned properties, low income housing levels, and state mandated requirements.
There was discussion regarding reducing the proposed density for the property located at Arrow Highway and San Antonio, and the property located at Benson Avenue and 9' Street.
The Council recommended staff modify the proposed zoning and General Plan Designation of the northwest corner of San Antonio Avenue and Arrow Highway, from (Zoning) RM-30 Residential Multi -Family Medium to RM-20 Residential Multi -Family Low and (General Plan Designation) from Multi -Family Medium (MFR-M) to Multi -Family Low (MFR-L) and the property located at the southeast corner of Benson Avenue and 9th Street from (zoning) RM-20 Residential Multi - Family Low to Business/Residential Mixed -Use (B/R -MU) and (General Plan Designation) Multi -Family Low (MFR-L) to Business/Residential Mixed -Use (B/R - MU).
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Adopt Resolution No. 6847 approving an Addendum to the Upland General Plan Environmental Impact Report finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21166 of the State Public Resources Code and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, and that the project is exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085; as well as, approving General Plan Amendment No. 23-0001 to modify the General Plan land use designations of properties shown in Exhibit B to the Resolution and modify the General Plan Land Use Element as shown in Exhibit C to the Resolution, as revised by the Council.
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2001 approving Zone Change No. 23-0001, to change the zoning designations of properties shown in Exhibit A to 'the Ordinance and approving Zone Code Text Amendment No. 25-0003 to amend the Upland Municipal Code Sections 17.04,
17.05 and 17.09 as shown in Exhibit B, C and D to the Ordinance, as revised by the Council.
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2002 approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-0001 to modify the district designation of 530 E. 9th Street from "Pleasant View District" to "Citrus Transportation District" as shown in Exhibit A to the Ordinance and to increase the permitted residential density within the Multi-Family/Senior Housing District in the Specific Plan from 25 du/ac to 40 du/ac as shown in Exhibit B to the Ordinance.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Mayor Velto reported on the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and Omnitrans meetings.
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR CONFERENCE PcrTENDANCE
Councilmembers reported on meetings, trainings, or conferences they attended on behalf of the City.
Councilmembers thanked staff for their hard work.
Thanked staff for their work on the Housing Element Rezoning Program.
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, September 22, 2025.
0 Keri J son, ity erk