MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL August 10, 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 (arrived at 5:02 p.m.)
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
City Clerk Johnson stated that the Military Banner presentation was removed from the agenda and would be scheduled for a future meeting.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:02 .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
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: Kaufman, William v. City of Upland, San Bernardino County Superior Court of California
Case No. CIVSB2405182
The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:02 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
Jim Thomas, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Police Chief Blanco
1 7. PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Light Up the Night Sponsors
8. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Rice announced the City Council received a report on item 4a on the agenda, and there was no reportable action during Closed Session.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rob Perhamus, Upland, spoke regarding the use of artificial intelligence and his Maker's Space.
Paul Keilsmeier, Montclair, commented on a local business. (name not provided), spoke regarding a public records request.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia
Approve the Consent Calendar
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026 and the Special Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026.
b. 2026 NOTICE OF REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE
Accept notice that the City's Conflict of Interest Code requires amendments and direct staff to prepare a resolution amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code. c. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE ADDITION OF THREE POSITIONS TO THE CITY'S SCHEDULE OF POSITIONS IN RESPONSE TO AB 339 MANDATE Approve the addition of three positions to the City's schedule of positions. d. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO RESTORE DEPUTY DIRECTOR
BENEFITS IN THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
Approve revisions to the Executive Compensation and Benefit Plan. e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL AND SOFTWARE SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SAVANT SOLUTIONS
Approve the Professional and Software Services Agreement with Savant Solutions for three (3) years, authorize an appropriation from the Information Technology Internal Service Fund fund balance in the amount of $261,224.07; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. f. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CARRY FORWARD OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR THE LITTER FREE UPLAND PILOT PROJECT
2 Approve the carry forward of $40,000 from Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Fiscal Year 2026-27 to partially cover the cost of the Litter Free Upland pilot program. g. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE MEASURE I FIVE-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS
ANALYSIS
Approve Resolution No. 6901 adopting the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through Fiscal Year 2030-21 and approve Resolution No. 6902 adopting the Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Years 2027-28 through Fiscal Year 2031-32. 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. i. CONSIDER AWARD OF GIBSON SENIOR CENTER INTERIOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Approve the bid and specifications for Project No. 76091 — Gibson Senior Center Interior Improvement Project; award the project contract to KNM Design Build, LLC., in the amount of $209,930; approve a construction contingency in the amount of $36,432, for a total amount of $246,362; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and related documents.
j. PICNIC AREA RESERVATION POLICY UPDATES
Receive and file the administrative updates to the Picnic Area Reservation Policy. k. FACILITY RESERVATION POLICY UPDATES
Receive and file the administrative updates to the Facility Reservation Policy.
I. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with WE Architects Group for the architectural and engineering design services for the Public Works Renovation project in the amount of $116,450 and a contingency in the amount of $28,550, for a total amount of $145,000; approve a budget amendment appropriating capital project and enterprise funds for this project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
m. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
CONDITION FOR REPAIRS TO CITY HALL FOLLOWING A SEWER
OVERFLOW EVENT
Adopt Resolution No. 6903, by 4/5 vote, declaring an emergency condition and authorizing the City Manager to approve purchases and execute contracts related to the restoration of City Hall following a sewer overflow event. 3 n. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with TransTech Engineers, Inc., increasing the annual compensation from $60,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to $63,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDER APPROVING THE WEED ABATEMENT SPECIAL ASSESMENT
LIST AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSESSMENTS TO BE PLACED ON THE
PROPERTY TAX ROLLS
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Housing Manager Cotto who provided information on Weed Abatement Special Assessment list.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga
Seconded by: Councilmember Maust
Approve the 2026 Weed Abatement Program Special Assessment List and authorize staff to submit the assessments to the San Bernardino County Tax Auditor-Controller/Tax Collector for placement on the affected property's tax rolls.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
b. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.37 OF
UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD AN ADU BONUS PROGRAM
Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Planning Manager Farris and Michael Baker Consultant Shannon Liska who presented information on the proposed ordinance along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 2014 approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-0007, amending Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.37 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to implement an ADU Bonus Program; 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
c. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 25-0027 AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW NO. 25-0012 4 Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Senior Planner Winter who presented information on the project along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing.
Don Shiveley, representing Quick Quack car wash, requested approval of the project and stated that the application was submitted prior to the ordinance being adopted. He further stated that the City should not have accepted the application and fee if they felt the ordinance would pass and the application would be denied.
There was discussion about the land use concerns related to the number of car washes in the City.
Development Services Director Dalquest stated that staff cannot deny accepting an application and the application filed by the appellant was incomplete.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Velto closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Maust
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Adopt Resolution No. 6904 denying Appeal No. 26-0002, upholding the Planning Commission's decision to deny Administrative Use Permit No. 25-0027 and Development Plan Review No. 25-0012; and finding that the action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
None.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDER PURCHASE APPROVAL OF A CIMLINE DURAPATCHER P5 ALL-
IN-ONE POTHOLE REPAIR TRUCK FROM HAAKER EQUIPMENT
Deputy Director of Public Works Gordon presented information about the Cimline Durapatcher P5 truck along with a PowerPoint presentation. Operations Manager Smiderle answered questions from the Council regarding street repairs and the equipment used for the repairs.
Moved by: Councilmember Breitling
Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga
Approve the purchase of a Cimline Durapatcher P5 (All-In-One Pothole Repair Truck) through Haaker Equipment of La Verne, California, for a total amount of $376,564.70; authorize a budget amendment moving funds within the Gas Tax Fund; and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase of this vehicle.
5 Motion: Carried Unanimously
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, September 14, 2026.
K-n Joh . ity Clerk
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