MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY
COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE UPLAND COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE UPLAND PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY OF UPLAND FINANCING AUTHORITY
July 27, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
City Hall, 460 N Euclid Avenue
and Hotel Metropole, 205 Crescent Ave,Avalon, CA 90704
(Catalina Conference Room)
Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling, Councilmember Carlos A. Garcia (participating remotely from the Hotel Metropole), 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 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA
None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rice announced that Mayor Velto and Councilmember Zuniga would recuse themselves from Item 4b because they both serve on the San Antonio Company Water Board.
At 5:03 p.m. Mayor Velto announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code.
a. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:Approximately 614 square feet of area within Memorial Park located in the City of Upland (APN: 1046-183-01)
City Negotiators: City Manager, Development Services Director, and Economic Development Coordinator
1 Negotiating Party: Crown Castle
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One potential case.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:04 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Deacon Richard Simpson, St.Anthony's Catholic Church
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chief Blanco
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Rice announced the City Council received reports and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
Mayor Velto announced that item 13a. was tabled and would be brought back at a special meeting.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following speakers opposed the proposed Business License Reform Measure, stating it was not fair and equitable, and it would have a negative impact on businesses or be a financial burden for many businesses.
Lois Sicking Andrew Behnke
Dori Ferranto Linda Trawnik
Eric Hansen Bob Cable
Thomas A. Vavra, Upland, spoke regarding ongoing issues with a neighbor.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Garcia removed Consent Calendar Item 10b 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 June 22, 2026.
b. CONSIDER RATIFYING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2 Council thanked for his willingness to serve on the Committee.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Ratify the appointment of Michael Miller to the City Council Advisory Committee, term to expire in December 2026.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
c. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS TO THE
APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Authorize the transfer of $8,021.03 in unclaimed funds to the General Fund, $10,495.28 to the Water Fund and $10,495.28 to the Sewer Fund. d. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF
MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
Adopt City Council Resolution No. 6894, Successor Agency to the Upland Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2026-1, Upland Public Financing Authority Resolution No. 2026-1, and City of Upland Financing Authority Resolution No. 2026-1, authorizing the investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and establishing positions authorized to invest monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
e. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT SPECIAL TAXES
Adopt Resolution No. 6895 authorizing the levy of special taxes in: Community Facilities District 2003-1 (Upland 54); Community Facilities District 2003-2 (The Colonies at San Antonio) - Improvement Area No. 1 and Improvement Area No. 2; Community Facilities District 2015-1 (Sycamore Hills) Improvement Area No. 1 and Improvement Area No.2; Community Facilities District 2016-1 (Harvest at Upland) Improvement Area No. 1 and Improvement Area No. 2; Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Enclave at Upland); Community Facilities District 2016-2 (Harvest Maintenance); and Community Facilities District 2017-1 (Sycamore Hills Maintenance Services)for Fiscal Year 2026-27. f. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF JUNE WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS Approve the June warrant registers totaling $7,310,195.13 (check numbers 57482 — 58031 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $2,301,018.81 (check numbers 164673 — 164850 and electronic fund transfers 63309 —63905).
g. TREASURER'S REPORT JUNE 2026
Receive and file the June 2026 Treasurer's Report.
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. 2 i. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SAFE USA, INC.
AGREEMENT
Approve a First Amendment to the Safe USA, Inc. Agreement to extend the term for one additional year, through June 30, 2027, not to exceed the City Council approved budget for Pavement Striping Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
j. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MUSCO LIGHTING
Approve an agreement in the amount of $138,765 with Musco Lighting for the installation of upgraded soccer field lights at Cabrillo Park; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
k. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR
ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO AUGMENT THE UTILITIES
ENGINEERING TEAM
Approve an agreement with BKF Engineers for professional engineering design, construction management, and construction inspection services for Reservoir 4 Roof Rehabilitation and Repairs Project in an amount not-to-exceed $440,000 for an initial one-year term, with up to two additional one-year extensions; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents.
I. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH LDM ASSOCIATES TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT
FEDERAL AND STATE-FUNDED PROGRAMS
Approve Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates for administering a variety of federal and state-funded programs in an amount not-to-exceed $240,000 for a one-year term ending on July 27, 2027; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. m. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRCUTION CONTRACT TO DBX, INC. FOR THE 16TH STREET AND SAN ANTONIO AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Approve the plans and specifications for Project No. 70024 located at the intersection of 16th Street and San Antonio Avenue; award the construction contract to DBX, Inc. in the amount of $389,777; approve a construction contingency in the amount of $40,223 for a total amount of $430,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES TO BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Deputy Director of Finance Sullivan who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing.
3 Thomas Taylor, Upland, stated that he has dealt with health issues in the past year and is working to pay off his delinquent bill.
Michelle Huber, Upland, stated that she has had issues with identity theft in the past year and requested an extension to pay the delinquent bill.
Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Accept the report of delinquent water and sewer service charges and authorize the delinquent charges to be placed on the property tax roll.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
b. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING DELINQUENT REFUSE SERVICE CHARGES TO
BE COLLECTED ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Deputy Director of Finance Sullivan who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Accept the report of delinquent refuse service charges; and authorize the delinquent charges to be placed on the property tax roll.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
c. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2026 ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT
COMPLIANCE REPORT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ABATE THE
PROPERTIES
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Housing Manager Cotto who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Approve the 2026 Weed Abatement Compliance Report and authorize staff, through a City-approved contractor, to abate hazardous vegetation, weeds, rubbish and combustible materials on properties that remain in violation of the Upland Municipal Code.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
4 d. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THE
WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Assistant City Manager Arrula provided an overview of the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan and introduced Ariana Lopez from Water Systems Consulting, who presented more information about the plans along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Adopt Resolution No. 6896 approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and adopt Resolution No. 6897 approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Councilmember Breitling reported on his attendance at the Santa Ana Regional Water Control Board and Mayor Velto reported on his attendance at the OmniTrans and Water Facility Authority meetings.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS PLACING A BUSINESS LICENSE
REFORM MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT
This item was tabled by the City Council.
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, August 10, 2026.
Keri ohn , City Clerk
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