MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL February 9, 2026
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, 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.
2. ADDITIONS -DELETIONS TO AGENDA
None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Summer Brown, Life Bible Fellowship Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Police Chief Blanco
7. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Police Department Promotions
6. CITYATTORNEY
No report.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Antoinette Duran, Upland, spoke regarding a safety concern about baseballs coming from the baseball field at Citrus Park and frequently land in her backyard.
Jaquenette Green, Upland, spoke regarding a safety concern about baseballs coming from the baseball field at Citrus Park and frequently land in her yard, causing damage to her home and vehicle. She further requested that something be done to remedy the issue.
Paul Kielsmeier, spoke regarding AB 2085 and concerns about a new Planned Parenthood location in Fontana.
Bob Cable, Upland, provided an update on the property at Cable Airport that will be graded in the near future.
Timothy Johnson, Fontana, spoke regarding his activism activities.
Natasha Walton, Upland, stated that she was glad that the Tom Thomas Magnolia Park plans included native trees and shared concerns regarding lighting plans.
Hitomi Sakakibara, Ontario, stated concerns about ICE activities in the community and requested a safe space for day laborers.
Erik Plumeda, requested the City take a stance against ICE and requested the City open a day laborer center.
Rose, spoke regarding ICE agents detaining day laborers in the Home Depot parking lot and questioned what the City and community can do about the issue.
Alexis Teodoro, stated that he defends the rights of day laborers and assists cities with setting up day laborer centers and requested support from the City to locate a day laborer who is missing.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Velto removed Consent Calendar Item 10d for separate action.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026. b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2008 APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 25-0005
Adopt Ordinance No. 2008 approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-0005, which modifies Table 17.04-2 and Table 17.05-2 of the Upland Zoning Code by adding a note specifying that parcels identified in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Sites Inventory and rezoned to accommodate low- and very low-income housing units shall have a minimum residential density of 20-dwelling units per acre, pursuant to the requirements of Government Code § 65583.
C. CONSIDER RATIFYING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
Ratify the appointment of James ("Dave") Nowell to the Public Works Committee, term to expire in December 2026.
e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINI EXCAVATOR PURCHASE FROM SONSRAY
FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
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Approve the purchase of one (1) mini excavator from Sonsray Machinery for the Water Distribution Division to support maintenance, repair, and infrastructure improvements within the City's water distribution system for $94,640.26.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT 2025-11-12 Approve Sewer Service Agreement No. 2025-11-12 for the property at 2473 Highland Road and authorize the City Manager to execute agreement.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
RESERVOIR R-10, R-11, R-12A & R-13A OVERFLOW AIR GAP INSTALLATION
PROJECT
Approve the work, authorize the City Manager or designee to record the Notice of Completion, and reduce the Faithful Performance Bond to 10% for the Reservoir R-10, R-11, R-12A & R-13A Overflow Air Gap Installation Project.
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT 2023 FUNDS Accept the City's share of the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $24,873, appropriate the grant funds to the Public Safety Grant Fund 219; and authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the grant.
CONSIDER RATIFYING THE PURCHASE OF AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER
SUPPLY SYSTEM
Ratify the purchase of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with GHA Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $55,491.25.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REVISED CLASSIFICATION FOR THE POSITION
OF POLICE DETECTIVE/CORPORAL
Approve changes to the class specification for Police Detective/Corporal.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SENIOR ENGINEER RECLASSIFICATION TO
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Approve the reclassification request of Senior Engineer to Principal Engineer.
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
CONDITION AND APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR REPAIR OF THE 15TH
STREET TRANSFER STATION
Assistant City Manager Arrula responded to questions from the Council regarding the repairs of the transfer station.
Moved by: Mayor Velto
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Adopt Resolution No. 6866, by 4/5 vote, declaring an emergency condition and approving the execution of an emergency work plan that includes a construction contract without notice for bids pursuant to California Public Contract Code Sections 20168 and 22050; and approve a $227,406 construction agreement with KSM Electric, Inc. to perform necessary repairs to restore the 26 W. 15th Street transfer station to safe, reliable operation; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3 Motion: Carried Unanimously
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING DELINQUENT WATER, SEWER AND REFUSE
SERVICE CHARGES TO BE LIENED
Assistant City Manager Parker provided background information on the tax liens and introduced Finance Manager Sullivan who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Finance Manager Sullivan answered questions from the Council regarding the lien process for delinquent accounts.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing.
Don Powell, Upland, stated that his utility bill was sent to his ex-wife even though he owns the property; and questioned what other mistakes could be on the list.
Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Accept the report of delinquent water, sewer, and refuse service charges, and authorize the delinquent charges be liened as part of the pre-tax County assessment process.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
b. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES TO
BE LIENED
Assistant City Manager Parker provided background information on the tax liens and introduced Finance Manager Sullivan who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
City Clerk Johnson stated that one written public comment was received.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Maust
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Accept the report of delinquent refuse service charges; and authorize the delinquent charges be liened as part of the pre-tax County assessment process.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
4 Councilmember Breitling reported on his attendance at Step Into Public Works Day.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING, JANUARY 28, 2026
Chairperson Maust provided a recap of the meeting.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR THE TOM THOMAS MAGNOLIA PLAZA PROJECT (BID 2025-04)
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Associate Engineer Diaz who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Development Services Director Dalquest answered questions from the Council regarding the project cost and timeline for construction.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the plans and specifications for the Tom Thomas Magnolia Plaza (Project 82338); 2) award the construction contract to RCCI, dba Ramirez Company in the amount of $1,545,819.10 and a 10% contingency of $154,581.90 for a total amount of $1,700,401.00 and with other costs as outlined in Table 2 of this report, for a total project cost of $2,000,223.00; 3) authorize a reallocation in the amount of $335,823 from the 2023 Norma Torres Community Project Funding Grant to Fund 240 Project 82338; 4) appropriate an additional amount of $73,887 of Quimby funds to Account No. 4217500-5540-82338; and 5) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any future extension or amendments within the City Manager's authority.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay stated that the City is attempting to find funding for the Citrus Park netting project.
16. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:28 p.m., Mayor Velto adjourned in memory of Ralph Cavallo. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, February 23, 2026. 4'Keri Johns n, Ci Clerk
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