Upland City Council Meeting

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL April 27, 2026 6:00 p.m. City Council Chamber City Hall, 460 N. Euclid Avenue Members Present: Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember James Breitling (left the meeting at 5:15 p.m.), 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 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall. Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga Seconded by: Councilmember Maust Excuse the absence of Councilmember Breitling. Motion: Carried Unanimously 2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA None. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 p.m. 4. CLOSED SESSION At 4:31 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 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Michael Blay, Stephen Parker, Assistant City Manager, Cecilia Todd, Deputy Director of HR/Risk Management Employee Organization(s): Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA) 1  b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c) One potential case c. 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) 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 Ayesha Khan, Middle Ground Muslim Center 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Police Chief Blanco 7. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, accepted by Ashley Brooksher Children’s Network Officer Upland Library’s Strategic Plan Presentation by Library Director Adam Tuckerman 8. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Rice announced the City Council received report items 4a, 4b, and 4c on the agenda; and there was no reportable action during Closed Session. 9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Beth, Upland, spoke regarding rent control for mobile home parks and requested that the Council reinstate mobile home rent control . Marjorie, Upland, spoke regarding rent control for mobile home parks, how the loss of rent control will affect her and requested the Council reinstate mobile home rent control. Cindi McCarthy, Upland, spoke regarding her experience living on a fixed income, rent control for mobile home parks, and requested the Council reinstate mobile home rent control. Donna Deussen, Upland, spoke regarding rent control in mobile home parks and the financial difficulties caused by the removal of rent control and questioned the removal of mobile home rent control in the City. 2  Sophia Cohen, Field Representative for Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, announced upcoming events hosted by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez. Victor Flores, Upland, spoke regarding the towing of his vehicle. Hitomi Sakakibara, Ontario, spoke regarding ICE activities in the City and requested the City Council address the issue. Farelly Millan, spoke regarding ICE activities in the City and requested the City Council address the issue. Jim Thomas, Upland, announced upcoming National Day of Prayer event in Upland. Rob Perhamus, Upland, provided information about his makers space. At 6:40 p.m. Mayor Velto called a recess and the City Council reconvened in open session at 6:49 p.m. 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 April 13, 2026. b. CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE HOUSING TRUST ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ratify the appointment of Mayor Velto to serve on the Housing Trust Advisory Committee and Councilmember James Breitling serve as the alternate member, terms to expire in December 2026. c. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MARCH WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS Approve the March warrant registers totaling $9,501,584.91 (check numbers 56379 – 56758 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $2,133,189.41 (check numbers 164613 – 164629 and electronic fund transfers 61248 – 61840). d. TREASURER’S REPORT MARCH 2026 Receive and file the March 2026 Treasurer’s Report. e. CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481 ANNUAL REPORT Review and re-approve Ordinance 1960 and AB 481 Annual Report regarding the Police Department’s possession of military equipment. f. CONSIDER A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR THE UPLAND ACCESS PROGRAM THROUGH INLAND VALLEY RECOVERY SERVICES 3  Approve an amendment to the agreement with Inland Valley Recovery Services (IVRS) to continue and expand the Upland ACCESS program, authorize a supplemental appropriation, not to exceed $40,000, from the City’s National Opioid Settlement funds; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. g. 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. h. CONSIDER APPROVING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 11TH STREET FLASHING SIGNAL BEACON & ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Approve the work, authorize the City Manager or designee to record the Notice of Completion, and reduce the Faithful Performance Bond to 10% for the 11th Street Flashing Signal Beacon & Alley Improvements Project. i. CONSIDER APPROVING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE STANDBY GENERATOR INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT Approve the work, authorize the City Manager or designee to record the Notice of Completion, and reduce the Faithful Performance Bond to 10% for the Standby Generator Installation and Replacement Project. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Councilmember Garcia announced that he would recuse himself from this item since he has assisted Ovation with many projects. He then left the Council Chamber at 7:41 p.m. Councilmember Maust stated that her husband is a board member for Pacific Community Center which has applied to receive CDBG funding. City Attorney Rice confirmed that the position is voluntary and there is no income associated with the position; therefore there is no financial conflict of interest. Councilmember Maust affirmed that she could render her decision independently. Development Services Director Dalquest introduced City Council Advisory Committee (CCAC) Chairperson Schwary who presented the CCAC's recommendations for the City of Upland Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Mayor Velto opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing. Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga Seconded by: Councilmember Maust Adopt Resolution No. 6873 approving the City of Upland Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27, approving Program Year (PY) 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and authorize the City Manager 4  to execute any and all necessary related documents to implement the PY 2026- 27 AAP. Motion: Carried with Councilmember Garcia abstaining and Councilmember Breitling absent Councilmember Garcia returned to the Council Chamber at 7:49 p.m. and took his seat at the dais. 12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE None. b. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING, APRIL 14, 2026 Committee Member Maust provided a recap of the meeting. 13. BUSINESS ITEMS a. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING UPLANDCARES PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND ADDING UPLANDCARES ADVISORY DUTIES TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Assistant City Manager Parker introduced City Council Advisory Committee (CCAC) Chairperson Schwary who presented the CCAC's recommendations along with a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the Council. The City Council requested an update to page 5, section 5 of the Program Guidelines to include "within 10 days or at the next regular meeting of the City Council, the City Council votes to affirm the City Manager’s decision to activate and publicize the fund." Moved by: Councilmember Maust Seconded by: Councilmember Garcia Adopt Resolution No. 6874, as revised by the Council, establishing the UplandCARES fund and adopting the Program Guidelines and adopt Resolution No. 6875 adding the UplandCARES advisory duties to the City Council Advisory Committee responsibilities. Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councilmember Breitling absent b. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT UPDATE 2026 Motion by Councilmember Maust, seconded by Councilmember Zuniga, to take this item out of order and hear its presentation prior to the public hearing item, carried unanimously with Councilmember Breitling absent. Assistant City Manager Arrula and Engineering Manager Critchfield presented the City's asphalt pavement condition report along with a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions posed by the Council. This item was receive and file only. No action was necessary. 5 14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community. 15. CITY MANAGER 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Velto adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, May 11, 2026. Keri Johnson, City Clerk 6