MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL April 13, 2026
7:00 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 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
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CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
At 5:01 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, Deputy Director of HR/Risk Management Cecilia Todd Employee Organization(s): AFSCME
b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 Case name: Camilleri -V City of Upland et al
San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVRS2400123 The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:00 p.m. 1 5. INVOCATION
Jim Thomas, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Led by Daniel Santa Maria
7. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Police Department Promotions
Proclamation declaring April 24, 2026 as National Arbor Day, accepted by Operations Supervisor/City Arborist Brett Lance
City Attorney Rice announced the City Council received reports and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
Tina Silva, spoke regarding ICE activities in the City and requested the Council take action to assist residents affected by this.
Rob Perhamus, Upland, spoke about helping Upland residents create startup companies.
Victor Flores, Upland, spoke regarding his experience when his vehicle was towed.
Sara L., spoke regarding rent stabilization for mobile home parks.
Jeff Persiani, Upland, stated concerns about cars not yielding for the school bus on 14th Street.
Osvaldo L. Diaz, spoke regarding the video display of speakers during public comment.
Councilmember Garcia removed Consent Calendar Item 10d for separate action.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 and the Special Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026.
b. CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF PROXY FOR SAN ANTONIO WATER
COMPANYANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Appoint Councilmember Rudy Zuniga as proxy to vote all shares at the annual shareholders' meeting of the San Antonio Water Company on April 14, 2026. 2 C. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF BALLISTIC VESTS AND
ASSOCIATED POUCHES
Approve the purchase of Project?/XPV/ Complete with Ultralight 3A Ballistics and associated pouches for a total amount not -to -exceed $320,495.42 over the next three (3) fiscal years; and authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to complete the purchase.
e. REVIEW OF THE 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
Receive comments from the public on the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit the report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
CONSIDER AWARD OF SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR A BACKUP
GENERATOR SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUILDING
Award a construction contract to Ham's Electric, Inc., in the amount of $72,350; and approve a construction contingency in the amount of $10,852.50, for the total amount of $83,202.50 for a backup generator switchgear replacement at the Police Department building; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
g. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF UPLAND AND LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC.
Approve a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Upland and LWP Claims Solutions, Inc. for the administration of existing workers' compensation claims in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for two Fiscal Years (26/27 & 27/28); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. h. 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.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL MAINTENANCE
AND REHABILITATION SERVICES WITH GENERAL PUMP COMPANY
Approve an agreement with General Pump Company, Inc. for on -call maintenance and rehabilitation services for City wells and pumps in an amount not to exceed $700,000 per term year for an initial three-year term, with up to two additional one-year extensions, for a total initial not -to -exceed amount of $2,256,750; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SAFETY NETTING AT CITRUS PARK
Approve a budget amendment and appropriate $82,709 from Park Development Impact Fee (DIF) toward the Citrus Park Safety Netting Project. 3 I. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO CHEVROLET
SILVERADO ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP Approve the purchase of two (2) new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Trucks from National Auto Fleet Group for a total amount of $117,114.12; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the vehicles.
d. CONSIDER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
Police Chief Blanco answered questions from the Council regarding hours of crossing guard services and the locations with crossing guard services provided by the school district.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmerber Maust
Approve the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS) for crossing guard services for the 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/29 school years, with an option of extending the agreement for the 2029/30 and 2030/31 school years, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. wma
This item was removed from the agenda.
0 Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
No reports.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE AND APPOINT
MEMBERS
City Clerk Johnson presented the staff report.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Establish an ad hoc committee and appoint Mayor Velto and Mayor Pro Tern Maust to the Committee to serve as the Planning Commissioner interview panel.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
b. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER TO INCLUDE MULBERRY AVE PROJECT WITHIN EXISTING FOOTHILL BLVD. PROJECT
0 Assistant City Manager Arrula introduced Engineering Manager Critchfield who presented the staff report, along with a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the Council regarding the project.
Moved by: Councilmember Maust
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Mulberry Avenue Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement Project and authorize a contract change order to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $1,398,418; and authorize a construction contingency in the amount of $301,582 for a total amount of $1,700,000.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
C. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE CITY OF UPLAND
UTILITIES RESERVE POLICIES FOR WATER AND SEWER
Assistant City Manager Arrula presented the staff report along with PowerPoint presentation and answered from the Council regarding the policies.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Adopt Resolution No. 6871 approving the City of Upland Water Reserve Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and adopt Resolution No. 6872 approving the City of Upland Sewer Reserve Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and receive and file the presentation.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
d. CONSIDERATION OF CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT AND AWARD
OF FOUR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Assistant City Manager Arrula introduced Public Works Deputy Director Gordon who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation. Staff answered questions from the Council regarding oversight of the contracts and the services the vendors will provide.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
1. Award a Parks Landscape Maintenance Services agreement to Landscape West Management Services for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a total amount of $2,133,270.00 plus an amount up to 10% for unforeseen expenses upon City Manager approval;
2. Award a City Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services agreement to Elite Maintenance and Tree Services for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a total amount of $197,280.72 plus an amount up to 10% for unforeseen expenses upon City Manager approval;
3. Award a City North Landscape Maintenance Services agreement to Colts Landscaping for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a
total amount of $814,998.99 plus an amount up to 10% for unforeseen expenses upon City Manager approval;
4. Award a City South Landscape Maintenance Services agreement to Mariposa Landscaping, Inc., for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a total amount of $1,196,025.96 plus an amount up to 10% for unforeseen expenses upon City Manager approval;
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
e. CONTINUED WORKSHOP ON THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR THE SANTA
FE DEPOT REHABILITATION PROJECT
At 7:43 p.m. Mayor Velto called a recess. The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:53 p.m.
Development Services Director Dalquest presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation. Director Dalquest then introduced Gregg Denson with Architerra Design Group who presented the updated architectural plan.
The Council was in consensus regarding the conceptual plan and the Spanish Colonial Revival paint colors.
f. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION
Development Services Director Dalquest presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
This was an information item; no action was required.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, April 27, 2026.
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