MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL February 23, 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 (arrived at 5:32 p.m.), Councilmember Rudy Zuniga
Staff Present: City Manager Michael Blay, Assistant City Attorney Thomas Rice, 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 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Excuse the absence of Councilmember Maust
Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councilmember Maust absent None.
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CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
At 5:31 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)
Case name: Solorzano v City of Upland
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVSB2207375 The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:01 p.m. 1 a
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Police Chief Blanco
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of certificate of recognition for Ovation School of Performing Arts Healthcare Development and Legislation Updates presented by San Antonio Regional Hospital
Lemon Festival Economic Feasibility Study Presented by Kosmont Companies
CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Rice announced the City Council received a report on closed session item 4a and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
Mark Davidson, provided a brief history of businesses in the downtown and the Lemon Festival. He further thanked the City Council for their support of the Lemon Festival and the downtown; and the resulting impact it has had on the area.
The following speakers expressed safety concerns regarding the flooding of the crosswalk in front of Baldy View Elementary School during heavy rains, noting that standing water makes it unsafe for students and families to cross. Speakers also raised concerns about drivers speeding in the school zone. Several speakers requested ramps over the wafter to allow for safe crossing, as well as additional measures to improve safety in the area.
April Fissel, Claremont
Lyra June Moskow, Upland
Natasha June, Upland
Anna Collette, Claremont
Grant Collette, Claremont
Carter Collette, Claremont
Claire Collette, Claremont
Jessica Perez, Upland, stated that she has been receiving parking tickets on street sweeping days due to a lack of sufficient street parking available in her neighborhood.
Hitomi Sakakibara, Placentia, spoke regarding recent ICE activities in the City and urged the City to open a day laborer center.
Susan Quiroga, Upland, spoke regarding recent ICE activities in the City.
Cher T, Upland, spoke regarding ICE activities in the City and requested that the City take a stance against ICE and ensure that all residents know their rights.
Edgar Jawinde-Torres, Upland, provided information on services provided by Pomona Valley Pride.
Jamil Radney, Upland, stated that he is in the process of opening a coffee shop in the City and he is having an issue obtaining permits. He further questioned how he could get his permit expedited.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Zuniga removed Consent Calendar Item 10g for separate action.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026. b. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Accept the resignation of Library Board of Trustees Member Jessica Tancredi and direct the City Clerk to post the notice of unscheduled vacancy.
C. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY
Adopt Resolution No. 6867 approving and adopting the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
d. TREASURER'S REPORT JANUARY 2026
Receive and file the January 2026 Treasurer's Report.
e. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Receive and file the Single Audit Report on Federal Award Programs for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
f. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF JANUARY WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS Approve the January warrant registers totaling $19,600,034.09 (check numbers 55694 - 55998 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $2,237,309.80 (check numbers 164482 — 164596 and electronic fund transfers 60086 — 60661).
h. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO JOIN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TECHNOLOGY'S CONTRACT FOR MICROSOFT LICENSES AND
APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER
Authorize the City Manager to join the California Department of Technology's (CDT) cooperative agreement (Contract SC 25-0198737) with SHI International Corp for Microsoft 365 licenses for a five-year period; approve the purchase order for the current fiscal year $187,974; and authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary for the purchase of the licenses.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON 19TH STREET Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for the preparation of street, water, and sewer improvement construction documents for 19th Street, between Mountain Avenue and Euclid Avenue, in the amount of 2 $420,518; approve a contingency in the amount of $44,482, for a total amount of $465,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK FOR 26 W. 15TH STREET TRANSFER
STATION
Receive and file the status update related to the KSM Electric, Inc. contract for emergency repair work at the 26 W. 15th Street Transfer Station. k. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES AND MAST ARMS FOR THE 16TH STREET AND SAN
ANTONIO AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT
Authorize the purchase of four (4) new traffic signal poles and mast arms to be used on the San Antonio Ave and 16th Street Traffic Signal Improvement Project for the amount of $73,640; and authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary for the purchase.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LETTER ADDENDUM AND P.O. INCREASE FOR
KOSMONT COMPANIES FOR THE LEMON FESTIVAL ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
Approve a letter addendum with Kosmont Companies for additional work and services related to the Lemon Festival Economic Impact Study, including extending the agreement completion date to June 30, 2026, approve a corresponding $5,000 purchase order increase, and authorize the City Manager to execute the addendum.
M. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR 10-8
RETROFIT
Approve a blanket purchase order with 10-8 Retrofit in the amount of $150,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
HARPERn. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE HARDY ARD
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAGREEMENT FORON-CALL
SERVICES
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc., increasing the total not -to -exceed amount to $250,000 to support continued pavement restoration and related work; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
o. CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT HVAC
CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Approve a Construction Contract with F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc., for the Police Department HVAC Chiller Project in the amount of $398,293; approve a construction contingency in the amount of $50,000, for a total Contract amount of $448,293; appropriate $448,293 from Police Development Impact Fee (DIF) funds toward the project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract.
g. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LEMON
FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT
3 City Manager Blay answered questions from the Council regarding the provision of the contract for cleaning the downtown after the Lemon Festival. There was discussion regarding parking issues during the festival and potential locations for additional parking and potential goals and objectives of future Lemon Festivals.
There was discussion of an ad hoc committee for Lemon Festival planning.
Moved by: Mayor Velto
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Table the item, direct the City Manager to address concerns, and bring the item back at a future date.
Motion: Carried with Councilmember Garcia opposed
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.37 OF UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE ON ADUs AND JADUs
At 8:09 p.m. Mayor Velto called a recess and the City Council reconvened in open session at 8:21 p.m.
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Planning Manager Farris 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 Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2009 approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-0004, which amends Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.37 to update regulations pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) in accordance with recent updates in State legislation; and determine that the project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
No reports.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND PROPOSED
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Finance Manager Sullivan who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation. 4 Public Works Deputy Director Gordon answered questions from the Council regarding the request for additional positions to the Public Works Department.
Moved by: Mayor Velto
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid -Year Budget Review
2. Approve the Mid -Year Budget Review's Proposed Budget Adjustments
3. Approve the updated Schedule of Positions
4. Approve the prior fiscal year adjustments in the amount of $148,380 to reclass salaries/benefits expenses for a School Resource Officer from Asset Forfeiture to the General Fund
5. Approve the prior fiscal year adjustments in the amount of $336,800 from the Solid Waste Fund to the Sewer Fund
6. Approve the prior fiscal year adjustment in the amount of $216,383 from deposits held for staff/consultant work that had been completed in previous years
7. Authorize the transfer of $11,777 in unclaimed funds to the General Fund Motion: Carried Unanimously
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Garcia announced an upcoming event.
15. CITY MANAGER
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, March 9, 2026.
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Keri J nson, City Clerk
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