Upland City Council Meeting

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE UPLAND CITY COUNCIL May 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. City Council Chamber City Hall, 460 N. Euclid Avenue Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Shannan Maust, Councilmember James Breitling, Councilmember Carlos A. Garcia, Councilmember Rudy Zuniga Members Absent: Mayor Bill Velto Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Stephen Parker, Deputy City Attorney Alex Gonzalez, 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 Pro Tem Shannan Maust at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Upland City Hall. Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling Excuse the absence of Mayor Velto Motion: Carried Unanimously with Mayor Velto absent 2. ADDITIONS-DELETIONS TO AGENDA City Clerk Johnson announced that items 10h and 10i were removed from the agenda, and the Baker to Vegas presentation was also removed. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m. 4. CLOSED SESSION At 5:01 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Maust 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: Vacant land located on the north side of Arrow Route, approximately 645 feet west of Benson Avenue in the City of Upland (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 1007-271-45 & 1007-271-47) 1  City Negotiators: City Manager Michael Blay, Development Services Director Robert Dalquest and Economic Development Coordinator Mel Picazo Negotiating Party: Jay Soni, XEBEC and James Dolback, Azure Seafood Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment b. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Alan Ansara v City of Upland, WCAB Case No. ADJ19496568 c. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Alyssa Barrera v City of Upland, WCAB Case No. ADJ20574212 d. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Neale, Michelle v. City of Upland, San Bernardino County Superior Court of California Case No. CIVRS2401627 The City Council reconvened in open session at 6:00 p.m. 5. INVOCATION Rabbi Stephen Epstein, Temple Sholom 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Michael Miller 7. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation recognizing City Clerk Keri Johnson for receiving the California Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA) President’s Award of Distinction 2026 Presentation of the Dave Stevens Historic Preservation Award presented by Upland Heritage 8. CITY ATTORNEY Deputy City Attorney Gonzalez announced the City Council received reports and there was no reportable action during Closed Session. 9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kati Parker, representing Chino Basin Water Conservation District invited Council to attend an upcoming event. 2  Natasha Walton, requested that the Council refrain from reallocating park revenues designated for park funding to the General Fund in upcoming budget years. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Councilmember Garcia Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling Approve the Consent Calendar Motion: Carried Unanimously with Mayor Velto absent a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 and the Special Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026. b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2010 ADDING CHAPTER 5.68 TO TITLE 5 OF THE UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW Adopt Ordinance No. 2010 adding Chapter 5.68 to Title 5 of the Upland Municipal Code regarding Mobilehome Rent Review. c. CONSIDER RATIFYING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ratify the appointment of Dave Nowell to the City Council Advisory Committee, term to expire in December 2026. d. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Adopt Resolution No. 6876 calling and giving notice of holding a regular municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the state of California relating to General Law cities and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to consent to the consolidation of the general municipal election of the City of Upland with the statewide general election to be held on the same date pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403; and adopt Resolution No. 6877 establishing regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. e. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MARCH WARRANT AND PAYROLL REGISTERS Approve the April warrant registers totaling $13,469,638.43 (check numbers 56759 – 57145 and direct disbursements) and payroll registers totaling $3,241,493.17 (check numbers 164630 – 164654 and electronic fund transfers 61841 – 62721). f. TREASURER’S REPORT APRIL 2026 Receive and file the April 2026 Treasurer’s Report. 3  g. APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME LOCAL 20 REGARDING ONE-TIME DOUBLE TIME COMPENSATION FOR JULY 4, 2026 EVENT Approve the side letter between the City and AFSCME Local 20 providing for one-time double time overtime compensation for eligible employees assigned to work in direct support of the City’s July 4, 2026 event. j. NOTICE OF ANNUAL SOLID WASTE RATE ADJUSTMENT Receive and file notice of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Solid Waste Service Rates as presented in Exhibit M of the Agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries; and direct staff to complete and report on a comprehensive analysis of rates to ensure appropriate cost allocation and long-term fiscal sustainability of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. k. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT WITH HASA, INC. FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DELIVERIES Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Hasa, Inc. for the goods purchase of 12.5% sodium hypochlorite for water treatment, increasing the not- to-exceed amount by $35,000, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $60,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents. l. SENATE BILL 1 (SB1) ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDING AND PROJECT LIST Adopt Resolution No. 6879 approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. m. 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. n. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE WITH EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL INC. FOR WATER SAMPLING SERVICES Approve an increase to the purchase order with Eurofins Eaton Analytical Inc. for water sampling services in the amount of $56,500, for a revised total purchase order amount not to exceed $198,500, and authorize staff to process all related purchasing documents. h. UNDERGROUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT IN LIEU FEE REQUEST FOR PARCEL MAP 20819 This item was removed from the agenda. i. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 20819 AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR THE MOUNTAIN GREEN CENTER ON MOUNTAIN AVE, SOUTH OF 8th STREET This item was removed from the agenda. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4  a. PUBLIC HEARING ON CITY VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS - ASSEMBLY BILL 2561/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Deputy Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Todd who presented the report on City vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts along with a PowerPoint presentation; and answered questions from the Council regarding employee retention and current vacancies. Mayor Pro Tem Maust opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing. This item was receive and file only. b. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN UPLAND SPECIFIC PLAN (HDUSP) Development Services Director Dalquest introduced Senior Planner Winter who presented the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Maust opened the public hearing and hearing no testimony, closed the public hearing. Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2011 adopting Specific Plan Amendment No. 25-0003 (Amendment No. 4) to the Historic Downtown Upland Specific Plan as shown in Exhibits A, B and C to the Ordinance; and determine that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Motion: Carried Unanimously with Mayor Velto absent 12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS a. COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING, TRAINING, OR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE None. 13. BUSINESS ITEMS a. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING UPLAND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04 REGARDING POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER Assistant City Manager Parker presented the proposed changes to the Upland Municipal Code along with a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the City Council. There was discussion regarding the amendment to subsection C of the Upland Municipal Code and the City Manager's signing authority. 5  Moved by: Councilmember Zuniga Seconded by: Councilmember Breitling Hold first reading by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 2012 amending Chapter 2.04 of the Upland Municipal Code as follows: 1) amending Section 2.04.070 subsection C and 2) adding Section 2.04.070 subsection D. Motion: Carried with Councilmember Garcia opposed and Mayor Velto absent b. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 City Clerk Johnson presented information on the proposed policy along with a PowerPoint presentation. Moved by: Councilmember Garcia Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga Adopt Resolution No. 6880 approving a technology disruption policy addressing how the City will respond to disruptions in telephonic or internet service that prevent members of the public from attending or observing a meeting remotely; as required by Senate Bill 707 (SB 707). Motion: Carried Unanimously with Mayor Velto absent c. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR VARIOUS EMPLOYEE GROUPS AND EXECUTIVES Deputy City Attorney Gonzalez provided an oral report on compensation changes for executive staff. Assistant City Manager Parker introduced Deputy Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Todd who presented the changes to compensation and benefits for labor groups along with a PowerPoint presentation. Moved by: Councilmember Garcia Seconded by: Councilmember Zuniga 1. Adopt Resolution No. 6881 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Upland Police Officers Association (UPOA) 2. Adopt Resolution No. 6882 amending the Salary Schedule for the Upland Police Management Association (UPMA) 3. Adopt Resolution No. 6883 amending the Compensation and Benefit Plan for Non-Represented/Confidential Employees 4. Adopt Resolution No. 6884 amending the Compensation and Benefit Plan for Executive Employees. Motion: Carried Unanimously with Mayor Velto absent 6 14. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmembers announced various activities and events throughout the community. 15. CITY MANAGER 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Maust adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, June 8, 2026. Keri Johnson, City Clerk 7