MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY
COUNCIL, CITY OF UPLAND FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY OF
UPLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
December 8, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
City Hall, 460 N Euclid Avenue
Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling, Councilmember Shannan Maust, Councilmember Rudy Zuniga
Members Absent: Councilmember Carlos A. Garcia
Staff Present: City Manager Michael Blay,Assistant City Attorney Thomas Rice, City Clerk Keri Johnson
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular joint meeting of the Upland City Council, City of Upland Financing Authority, and City of Upland Parking Authority was called to order by Mayor Bill Velto at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Excuse the absence of Councilmember Garcia.
Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councilmember Garcia absent
2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA
City Clerk Johnson announced that item 11 a. was removed from the agenda by staff and would be brought back for consideration at a later date.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
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- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
1 Case Name: Solorzano v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVSB2207375 b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Camilleri, Linda v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVRS2400123 c. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Cano, Ronnie Fred v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVRS2401301 d. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Espinoza, Deanna v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVRS2506382 e. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Guerrero, Priscilla v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVRS2501001 f. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Laureano, Benny v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVSB2317284 g. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) ofCaliforniaaGovernment Code Section 54956.9)
2 Case Name: Lopez, Ignacio v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVRS2400981 h. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Teixeira, Carlos v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVRS2505576 i. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Case Name: Kaufman Jr., William Paul v. City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVSB2405182 j. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)- 1 or more potential cases
The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:00 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Deacon Richard Simpson, St.Anthony's Catholic Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chief Blanco
7. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Recognizing Sylvia Kiel upon her Retirement with 24 years of Service to the City.
Presentation of Upland Lemon Festival Sponsorship Check to Upland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
8. CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Rice announced the City Council received reports on Closed Session Items 4a through 4j, and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Linda Trawnik, questioned whether vendors can just come to a downtown public event and setup and what the City can do to remove illegal vendors at events.
Osvaldo Leo Diaz, Rancho Cucamonga, announced that he will be performing at open mic night at the improv.
3 10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Maust announced that she would recuse herself from voting on item 10b. since her husband sits on the board of Pacific Community Center which is within 500 feet of the property on Alpine Street.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councilmember Garcia absent and Councilmember Maust abstaining from item 10b.
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2025. b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005 APPROVING 4TH QUARTER
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
Adopt Ordinance No. 2005 approving Zone Change No. 24-0003 to change the zoning designation of 460 S. Campus Avenue from Residential Multi-Family Low (RM-20) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC), and approving Zone Change No. 24-0002 to change the zoning designation of 852 Alpine Street from Public/Institutional (PB/I)to Residential Multi-Family Medium (RM-30). c. SCHEDULED VACANCIES FOR COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES,AND
BOARDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026
Accept and file the Local Appointments List for all City commissions, committees, and boards for calendar year 2026, and direct the City Clerk to post the list. d. CONSIDER RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Ratify the appointment of Councilmember Maust as Mayor Pro Tern, term to expire in December 2026.
e. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITYWIDE
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN RECORDS
Approve Resolution No. 6854 adopting a citywide records retention schedule, authorizing the destruction of certain City records, and rescinding Resolution No. 6280.
f. CITY OF UPLAND PARKING AUTHORITY 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
City of Upland Parking Authority Board of Directors receive and file the annual report of the 2025 activities of the Parking Authority. g. CITY OF UPLAND FINANCING AUTHORITY 2025 ANNUAL REPORT City of Upland Financing Authority Board of Directors receive and file the annual report for the 2025 activities of the Financing Authority. 4 h. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,904.17 WITH G/M BUSINESS INTERIORS FOR THE RECONFIGURATION
OF FINANCE WORKSTATIONS
Approve a Purchase Order with G/M Business Interiors in the amount of $45,904.17 for the reconfiguration of Finance workstations. i. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WATRY DESIGN, INC.
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Watry Design, Inc. for a not- to-exceed amount of $540,000 to prepare construction documents for the Downtown Parking Structure located on City-owned property at the southeast corner of C Street and First Avenue, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
j. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR BY-
RIGHT PROCESSING OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
Adopt Resolution No. 6855 establishing a policy for the processing of specific residential development projects consistent with Government Code Section 65583.2, Subdivisions (c), (h), and (i).
k. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR WEED ABATEMENT
INSPECTION PROGRAM CONSULTANT SERVICES
Approve an agreement with Julie Hernandez doing business as "Your Property Solutions" for Weed Abatement Inspection Program Consultant Services for the Fiscal Year 2026 cycle in an amount not-to-exceed $70,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
I. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS
Approve a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for electrical infrastructure necessary for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and authorize the City Manager to execute documents related to the Grant of Easement, including any future amendments within the City Manager's authority. m. APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY'S POMONA VALLEY PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER AND AUTHORIZATION OF PROXY
REPRESENTATIVE
Appoint Richard Gonzales, Deputy Director of Public Works-Utilities as the City's designated Board Member to the Pomona Valley Protective Association and authorize the City's Utilities Manager to serve as the City's proxy representative, empowered to vote all city-owned shares at the PVPA Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
n. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE WATER AND
RECYCLED WATER RATE STUDY
5 Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. extending the timeline for completion of the Water and Recycled Water Rate Study to June 30, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
o. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE WASTEWATER
RATE STUDY
Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. extending the timeline for completion of the Wastewater Rate Study to June 30, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
p. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CABRILLO
PARK FIELD NETTING PROJECT
Approve the Cabrillo Park Safety Netting Project and award the project to West Coast Netting, in the amount of $54,500 for the design and installation of soccer field backstop nets, approve a construction contingency amount of $5,450, for a total project cost of $59,950; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
ENTITLEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SAN ANTONIO WATER
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS
This item was removed from the agenda.
b. CONSIDER APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE (DIF) AND RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 DIF AND QUIMBY ANNUAL
REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Finance Manager Sullivan who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Adopt Resolution No. 6856 approving an update to the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee Schedule and amending the City's Fee Schedule and receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee and Quimby annual reports.
Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councilmember Garcia absent
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
6 None.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL DRAFT WATER AND RECYCLED WATER
SYSTEMS MASTER PLAN AND THE FINAL DRAFT WASTEWATER
COLLECTIONS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
Assistant City Manager Arrula provided an overview of the master plan preparation process and introduced Amy Martin and Ian Jaffe with Brown and Caldwell who presented the PowerPoint presentation.
Deputy Public Works Director Gonzales presented information on the utilities staffing analysis.
This item was receive and file only, no action was required.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay presented a video on the community group, Litter Free Upland.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, January 12, 2026.
Ker ohn- ity Clerk
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