MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL September 14, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall.
2. ADDITIONS -DELETIONS TO AGENDA
None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. INVOCATION
Soheila Azizi, Baha'i Faith of Upland
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Police Chief Blanco
7. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Certificates of Completion to the Upland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Litter Free Upland Presentation by Joshua Day
6. CITYATTORNEY
No report.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Soheila Azizi, Bahai of Upland, presented a document honoring the United States 250th anniversary and provided copies to the Council.
1 Jean Nowa, spoke regarding her involvement in Just Serve and thanked the City for the opportunities they have been given.
Andrew Hanif, Upland, spoke regarding the proposed ordinance and stated he works for the non-profit organization Reach Out and as part of that work they go into smoke shops and gas stations to see if the 7-Oh products are sold in the establishments.
Rob Perhamus, Upland, spoke about Joshua Day and his work on Litter Free Upland.
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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 August 10, 2026. b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2014 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.37 OF THE
UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
Adopt 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.
COMMITTEE
Ratify, by 4/5 vote, the Mayor's appointment of Ryan Cable to the Airport Land Use Committee.
d. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION DETERMINING REASONABLE
EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS
Adopt Resolution No. 6905 determining reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in meetings pursuant to Government Code §54953.4. e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF JULY WARRANTAND PAYROLL REGISTERS Approve the July warrant registers totaling $22,769,019.87 (check numbers 58032 — 58414 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $2,228,449.99 (check numbers 164851 — 164869 and electronic fund transfers 63906 — 64510).
f. TREASURER'S REPORT JULY 2026
Receive and file the July 2026 Treasurer's Report.
g. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
INLAND VALLEY RECOVERY SERVICES
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Professional Services Agreement with Inland Valley Recovery Services (IVRS) to provide a part-time IVRS Outreach 2 Representative and supportive services for the treatment of Substance Use Disorder to individuals experiencing homelessness in Upland; appropriate funding through the National Opioid Settlement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY STEP GRANT
Accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant funds (Grant No. PT27166) in the amount of $105,900, appropriate the grant funds to Fund 218, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the grant.
EMERGENCY REMEDIATION & RESTORATION EFFORTS FOR CITY HALL Receive and file the status update related emergency remediation and restoration efforts for City Hall.
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. k. FISCAL YEAR 2027 UTILITIES BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS
Approve blanket purchase orders for Fiscal Year 2026/27 with various vendors for the Public Works Utilities Division.
a. CONSIDER APPROVAL RESOLUTION ADOPTING
MASTER
SCHEDULE
Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Deputy Director of Finance Sullivan who presented the information on the proposed Master Fee Schedule along with a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the Council regarding the proposed fees.
Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Approve Resolution No. 6906 adopting the Master Fee Schedule and amending citywide fees to cover the cost of services; and authorize the City Manager to adjust citywide user fees based on the January year-to-year increases in the local Consumer Price Index.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
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Councilmembers reported on meetings, trainings, or conferences they attended on behalf of the City.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 9.50 TO THE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO,
NITROUS OXIDE, AND KRATOM PRODUCTS
Police Chief Blanco introduced Officer Fleischmann who presented the information on the purpose of the ordinance along with a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the Council regarding the use and sale of the products and enforcement of the ordinance.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia
Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling
Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2015 adding Chapter 9.50 (Flavored Tobacco; Nitrous Oxide; Kratom Products) to Title 9 (Public Peace And Welfare) of the Upland Municipal Code, regulating the sale of flavored tobacco, nitrous oxide, and kratom products within the City.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community.
15. CITY MANAGER
City Manager Blay announced upcoming community education meetings about Measure M.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, September 28, 2026.
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