MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL March 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, Councilmember Rudy Zuniga
Staff Present: City Manager Michael Blay, 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 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA
City Clerk Johnson stated that staff had removed item 10e Consider Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement for Software Upgrades to Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System from the agenda.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 4:02 p.m. Mayor Velto announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
a. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Michael Blay, Assistant City Manager Stephen Parker, and Deputy Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Cecilia Todd
Employee Organization: Upland Police Officers Association b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1.03-acre parcel located on Third Avenue, approximately 75 feet south of the Pacific Electric Trail and adjacent along the north side of the Coy D. Estes Senior Apartments, in the City of Upland (Assessor Parcel Number: 1046-411-54) 1 City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest and Housing Manager Diane Cotto
Negotiating Party: Steven Dukett, Upland Community Housing, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:01 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Deacon Richard Simpson, St. Anthony's Catholic Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Police Captain Mathews
7. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Recognizing Government Finance Professionals Week accepted by Stephen Parker, President of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO)
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Rice announced the City Council received reports on agenda items 4a and 4b, and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Eric P., spoke regarding ICE activity in the city.
Tina Silva, suggested that the city establish an immigrant compassion fund for families affected by ICE raids, establish and enforce a policy that bans ICE from city properties and build a day laborer site.
Farelly Milan, spoke regarding ICE presence at Home Depot.
Jeff, Persian, Upland, spoke regarding issues with drivers speeding on 14th Street and not stopping for school busses.
Natasha Walton, Upland, spoke regarding the proposed Lamar relocation agreement and the replacement of electronic sign outside of City Hall, she further questioned whether the zoning allowed for electronic signs on Euclid Avenue.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2026.
b. ANNUAL CITY ETHICS REVIEW
2 Receive and file this report on the annual city ethics review. c. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY WARRANT AND PAYROLL
REGISTERS
Approve the February warrant registers totaling $10,800,136.85 (check numbers 55999 — 56378 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $2,090,145.41 (check numbers 164597 — 164612 and electronic fund transfers 60662 —61247).
d. TREASURER'S REPORT FEBRUARY 2026
Receive and file the February 2026 Treasurer's Report.
f. EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK FOR 26 W. 15TH STREET TRANSFER
STATION UPDATE
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. g. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEASURE I
CONTINUATION EXPENDITURE PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Adopt a Resolution approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. h. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF UPLAND
PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND
Adopt a Resolution approving the City's participation in the Joint Powers Authority establishing the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Fund (SBRHT); and authorize the City Manager, subject to City Attorney review, to approve non-substantive modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement that further its purpose without increasing the City's financial obligations or liability. i. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTEC, INC.
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers, Inc.,. increasing the current year compensation by $49,000, from $150,000 to a total annual amount of$199,000 through June 30, 2026; extending the term of the agreement for an additional one-year period through June 30, 2027; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. j. CONSIDERATION OF A RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH LAMAR CENTRAL
OUTDOOR, LLC FOR TWO DIGITAL BILLBOARDS IN THE COLONIES AT SAN
ANTONIO SPECIFIC PLAN
Adopt a Resolution for the Relocation Agreement between the City of Upland and Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC to erect two (2) digital billboards in the Colonies at San Antonio Specific Plan, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
3 e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
SOFTWARE UPGRADES TO POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER AIDED
DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This item was removed from the agenda.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
None.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. SETA PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A PROP 218
NOTIFICATION FORA WATER, RECYCLED WATER, AND SEWER RATE
ADJUSTMENT
Assistant City Manager Arrula presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Raftelis Consultant .Sudhir Pardiwala presented information on the water, recycled water, and sewer rate study.
Representatives from IEUA answered questions from the Council regarding the pass through rates.
There was discussion regarding water rate adjustments which were deferred in the past.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember I3reitling
Approve Staffs;recommendation to set a public hearing tentatively for June, 8, 2026, to consider proposed water and recycled water service rate adjustments to become effective July 1, 2026, and sewer service rate adjustments to become effective July 1, 2026, direct staff to prepare and mail a Proposition 218 notice, receive and file the Water, Recycled Water, and Wastewater Rate Study and. consider the rate schedules and related adjustments as recommended by staff for inclusion in the Proposition 218 notice and subsequent City Council action.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
• b. LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
Assistant City Manager• Arrula introduced Atlas Planning Solutions Consultant Aaron Pfannenstiel, who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
The City Council received and filed the updated City of Upland Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
4 Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, April 13, 2026.
Keri Johns o` C Clerk
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