Upland public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The Upland Planning Commission meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council and associated authorities will meet to vote on several infrastructure projects and administrative appointments. Key decisions include funding for road improvements, downtown security, and small business grants.

• Appropriation of $2.3 million in ARPA funds for the Foothill Boulevard Improvement Project
• Agreement with TRL Systems for $508,926.92 to install downtown cameras
• Agreement with Revize Inc. for $100,000 for website redesign and hosting
• Allocation of $225,000 in ARPA funds for the Small Business Expansion Grant Program
• Ratification of Councilmember Zuniga as Mayor Pro Tem through December 2025

The Upland City Council approved a consent calendar including a new solid waste agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries, a $508,926.92 downtown camera system, and multiple street improvement contracts. Councilmember Garcia abstained from the Burrtec vote due to a campaign donation. The council also ratified Mayor Pro Tem Zuniga and adopted revised rules of procedure.

• Approved Burrtec Waste Industries solid waste agreement (unanimous, Garcia abstained)
• Approved $508,926.92 downtown camera system with TRL Systems
• Awarded $995,527 street rehabilitation contract to All American Asphalt
• Awarded $288,135 parking lot improvement contract to H L Hitchcock Construction
• Approved $2.3 million ARPA funds for Foothill Boulevard Improvement Project
• Approved $225,000 Small Business Expansion Grant Program
• Ratified Councilmember Zuniga as Mayor Pro Tem
• Adopted revised City Council Rules of Procedure

Special Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. The meeting also includes the administration of the oath of office for elected officials.

• Certification of November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election results
• Administration of the oath of office for Mayor Bill Velto, Council Member Shannan Maust (District 1), and Treasurer Greg R. Bradley

The Upland City Council held a special meeting on December 9, 2024, and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6811 certifying the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. The City Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to re-elected Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember Shannan Maust, and City Treasurer Greg R. Bradley. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 6811 certifying Nov. 5, 2024 election results (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Bill Velto, Councilmember Shannan Maust, and City Treasurer Greg R. Bradley

Economic Development Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Committee will receive a presentation on the status of development and downtown activity. The presentation includes a Development Status Update Report, an SBDC Resource Flyer, and a 2nd Quarter 2024 Sales Tax Update. No formal action or decision is scheduled for this item.

• Development and Downtown Activity Status Update presentation
• Development Status Update Report (PDF)
• SBDC Resource Flyer (PDF)
• 2nd Quarter 2024 Sales Tax Update (PDF)

The committee reviewed development highlights, downtown restaurant activity, and business assistance services. A sales tax update for the 2nd Quarter 2024 was also presented. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss options for eliminating committees appointed to advise the council. The body will also review guidelines for a Small Business Expansion Grant Program and consider several city contracts and appropriations.

• Discussion on the elimination of committees appointed to advise the City Council
• Review of draft guidelines and funding for the Small Business Expansion Grant Program
• Contract award to First Trade LLC (DBA YMC) for $219,100 for the PD 2nd Floor Expansion Project
• Amendment to Willdan Engineering agreement for $87,000 for Building Division staff augmentation
• Additional $5,000 ARPA fund appropriation for Finance workstation reconfiguration

The Upland City Council tabled a discussion on city committees and requested a staff presentation or special workshop to review all committees. The council also discussed draft guidelines for the Small Business Expansion Grant, suggesting changes to employee limits and social media budget. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, including warrants totaling $8,908,527.60 and payroll registers totaling $2,919,365.84.

• Approved October warrant registers totaling $8,908,527.60 and payroll registers totaling $2,919,365.84 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 additional ARPA funds for Finance workstations reconfiguration (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 with Willdan Engineering for $87,000, total not-to-exceed $244,240 (unanimous)
• Awarded $194,100 construction contract to First Trade LLC for PD 2nd Floor Expansion Project, plus $25,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Tabled city committees discussion; requested staff presentation or workshop on all committees
• Discussed Small Business Expansion Grant guidelines; suggested 20 FTE max and $5,000 social media budget

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The Upland Planning Commission will consider approving two development plans for affordable housing complexes: Magnolia Villas and Euclid Villas. The projects are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

• Approval of Magnolia Villas affordable housing complex at 255 E. Stowell Street
• Approval of Euclid Villas affordable housing complex at 120 S. Euclid Avenue
• Consideration of a 1,563-square-foot retail/restaurant building for Euclid Villas
• Review of CEQA exemptions for both projects
• Public hearing for the two development plan reviews

The Upland Planning Commission approved Development Plan Review No. 23-0005 for The Magnolia Villas, a 93-unit affordable housing complex at 255 E. Stowell Street, and Development Plan Review No. 23-0006 for The Euclid Villas, an 81-unit affordable senior housing complex with a retail/restaurant building at 120 S. Euclid Avenue. Both projects were found exempt from CEQA under affordable housing and categorical exemptions. The motions carried; Vice Chair Staton and Commissioner Andrews were absent. The commission also approved the minutes of the October 28, 2024 meeting and adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

• Approved Development Plan Review No. 23-0005 for The Magnolia Villas, a 93-unit affordable housing complex at 255 E. Stowell Street (Motion carried; Vice Chair Staton and Commissioner Andrews absent)
• Approved Development Plan Review No. 23-0006 for The Euclid Villas, an 81-unit affordable senior housing complex with a 1,563 sq ft retail/restaurant building at 120 S. Euclid Avenue (Motion carried; Vice Chair Staton and Commissioner Andrews absent)
• Found both projects statutorily exempt from CEQA under Section 15194 and categorically exempt under Section 15332 (Motion carried; Vice Chair Staton and Commissioner Andrews absent)
• Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2024 (Motion carried; Vice Chair Staton and Commissioner Andrews absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. (Motion carried; Vice Chair Staton and Commissioner Andrews absent)

Upland City Council Meeting

The council will consider routine items on the Consent Calendar and approve the October 28 meeting minutes. It will accept $21,118 from the FY2022 Homeland Security Grant to purchase gas masks for the patrol division. The council will award a $620,000 contract to Eco Green Vision, LLC for the Upland Public Library HVAC replacement, including a $50,000 contingency. Finally, it will review the FY2024‑25 first‑quarter budget and approve proposed adjustments and a Senior IT Specialist job description.

• Award $620,000 contract to Eco Green Vision, LLC for Upland Public Library HVAC replacement (includes $50,000 contingency)
• Accept $21,118 Homeland Security Grant to purchase gas masks for patrol division
• Approve FY2024‑25 First Quarter Budget Review, proposed budget adjustments, and Senior IT Specialist job description
• Approve minutes from the October 28, 2024 special and regular council meetings
• Routine Consent Calendar items (enacted by one vote)

The Upland City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $620,000 contract for the library HVAC replacement project and acceptance of $21,118 in Homeland Security grant funds for gas masks. The council also received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Review, approving proposed budget adjustments, an updated position schedule, and a Senior IT Specialist job description. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Zuniga absent.

• Approved $620,000 library HVAC contract to Eco Green Vision, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted $21,118 Homeland Security grant for patrol gas masks (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Review and adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved updated Schedule of Positions and Senior IT Specialist job description (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 special and regular meetings (unanimous)

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider approval of the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and updates to the DIF and Quimby fee schedules. A closed‑session meeting will discuss negotiations with Verizon regarding approximately 761 sq ft in Memorial Park. The council will also adopt a $303,500 REAP 2.0 grant for affordable‑housing utilities planning and approve a fourth amendment to the City Manager employment agreement.

• Closed‑session negotiation with Verizon for ~761 sq ft in Memorial Park (price and terms under negotiation)
• 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1992 amending the municipal code on unlawful camping and storage
• Approval of $303,500 REAP 2.0 grant for the City of Upland Affordable Housing Utilities Planning Project
• Public hearing to consider the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and updates to the DIF and Quimby fee schedules
• Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement, extending term to Nov 8 2028 and increasing vacation accrual to 160 hours per year

The Upland City Council unanimously adopted resolutions approving a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and updated DIF and Quimby fee schedules, and approved a fourth amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement, extending it to November 8, 2028, and increasing vacation accrual to 160 hours per year. The consent calendar, including adoption of Ordinance No. 1992 on camping and storage of personal property, was approved unanimously. No reportable action was taken in closed session regarding real property negotiations with Verizon.

• Adopted Resolution No. 6808 approving Development Impact Fee Nexus Study (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6809 approving updated DIF and Quimby Fee Schedules (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement, extending term to Nov 8, 2028, and increasing vacation accrual to 160 hours/year (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1992 amending Upland Municipal Code on camping and storage of personal property (unanimous)
• Approved September warrant registers totaling $9,806,605.70 and payroll registers totaling $1,923,041.67 (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to agreement with Keenan and Associates for Benefit Broker Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6807 accepting $303,500 in REAP grant funds from SCAG (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Reserve Police Officer job specifications (unanimous)

Special Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will hold a special meeting to hear public comments and review the city's infrastructure master plans for pavement and sidewalks. Staff will present the Sidewalk and Pavement Master Plans and related 2024 management reports. The council is recommended to receive and file the presentation on the pavement and sidewalk master plans.

• Presentation of the Sidewalk and Pavement Master Plans (PDF)
• 2024 Upland Pavement Management Report (PDF)
• 2024 Upland Sidewalk and Ramp Management Report – Draft (PDF)
• Recommended action: receive and file the presentation on the master plans

The Upland City Council held a special meeting on October 28, 2024, where the Interim Public Works Director presented the Infrastructure Master Plans for Pavement and Sidewalks. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only. The council excused Councilmember Zuniga's absence unanimously.

• Excused absence of Councilmember Zuniga (unanimous)
• Heard staff report on Infrastructure Master Plans for Pavement and Sidewalks (no action taken)

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The Upland Planning Commission will consider two Conditional Use Permit applications: one to change a Type 41 liquor license to a Type 47 restaurant license at 261 N. Mountain Avenue, and another to establish a tattoo studio at 1710 W. Foothill Blvd. The meeting also includes approval of the August 28 minutes, a presentation of recent City Council actions, and routine business items.

• Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2024
• Presentation of City Council actions from September 9, September 23, and October 14, 2024
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0008: license change for Bombdiggity Dogs Burgers and Brew at 261 N. Mountain Ave
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0006: tattoo studio in a 1,800‑sq‑ft space at 1710 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite F3 & F4
• Public notice of appeal period from October 24 to November 4, 2024 for both permits

The Upland Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits: one allowing Bombdiggity Dogs Burgers and Brew to serve beer, wine, and distilled spirits, and another establishing a tattoo studio and art gallery at 1710 W. Foothill Blvd. Both were approved unanimously with CEQA categorical exemptions. The commission also approved the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0008 for Bombdiggity Dogs Burgers and Brew (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0006 for tattoo studio at 1710 W. Foothill Blvd., Suites F3 & F4 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Upland Finance Committee held a meeting on October 23, 2024. The agenda included standard procedural items and a vote result section, but no specific decisions or discussion topics were detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting held on 2024-10-23
• Finance Committee meeting
• Vote result section present
• Standard procedural agenda items
• No specific decisions detailed

Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a CPI rate increase for water, recycled water, and sewer fees. The body is also reviewing several grants, infrastructure contracts, and an ordinance regarding unlawful camping.

• Public hearing for water and sewer rate CPI increases effective November 1, 2024
• Construction contract for ARPA Alley Rehabilitation Phase II awarded to Onyx Paving Company for $1,076,000 (including contingency)
• Acceptance of $170,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant and $20,000 Motorcycle Safety Education grant
• Proposed ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 12.46 regarding camping and storage of personal property
• Transfer of $166,600 in ARPA funds from Business Attraction and Assistance to Commercial Rehabilitation Program

The Upland City Council approved resolutions adopting water and sewer rate increases effective November 1, 2024, after a public hearing where no majority protest was found. The council also approved a consent calendar including a $936,000 contract for alley rehabilitation, and introduced an ordinance amending camping and personal property storage rules.

• Approved water rate increase Resolution No. 6805 (unanimous)
• Approved sewer fee increase Resolution No. 6806 (unanimous)
• Awarded $936,000 ARPA Alley Rehabilitation Phase II contract to Onyx Paving (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6803 updating conflict of interest code (consent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6804 supporting Proposition 36 (consent)
• Accepted OTS STEP grant of $170,000 (consent)
• Accepted OTS motorcycle safety grant of $20,000 (consent)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1992 amending camping and storage rules (unanimous)

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review and potentially recommend the 2024 Sidewalk and Ramp Management Report and the Pavement Management Report for City Council approval.

• Consideration of the Infrastructure Master Plan for Pavement and Sidewalks
• Review of the 2024 Upland Sidewalk and Ramp Management Report (Draft)
• Review of the 2024 Upland Pavement Management Report (Draft)

The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes, as the meeting was procedural only. The committee received a presentation and discussed the Infrastructure Master Plan for Pavement and Sidewalks, funding sources, and budget allocations.

• Heard presentation on Infrastructure Master Plan for Pavement and Sidewalks (no vote)

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or projects are listed for this meeting.

Special Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will receive a presentation on the Downtown Upland parking structure and give comments and direction to staff on its conceptual layout and designs. The workshop is designated CEQA exempt under §15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and a public oral communications segment.

• Final workshop – presentation on Downtown Upland parking structure (CEQA exempt)
• Council to provide comments and direction to staff on the parking structure design

The Upland City Council held a final workshop on the downtown parking structure and directed staff to proceed with a five-story design featuring a commercial ground floor and packing house aesthetic. The council also discussed design details such as EV charging, bike racks, and lighting. No formal votes were taken; the item was a workshop discussion.

• Directed staff to move forward with five-story parking structure design with commercial ground floor (unanimous direction)
• Discussed adding EV charging stations, bike racks, and shielded lighting (no formal action)

Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a General Plan amendment to re-adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The body will also vote on several equipment purchases and professional service contracts via a consent calendar.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment GPA-24-0002 to re-adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element
• Purchase of a 2024 Truvac Hydro-Excavator Water Truck for $704,008.33
• Construction contract for Standby Generator Installation and Replacement Project awarded to Proterra Builders, Inc. for $1,292,500
• Professional services agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. for $150,000 for staffing assistance
• Acceptance of $350,000 in funding from Supervisor Armendarez for an economic development and inflation reduction project

The Upland City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6801 approving General Plan Amendment GPA-24-0002, which re-adopts the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The council also established a Measure N Citizens' Oversight Committee with amendments, and approved a consent calendar including contracts, purchases, and grants.

• Adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element update (unanimous)
• Established Measure N Citizens' Oversight Committee with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $1,292,500 generator contract (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 staff augmentation agreement with Robert Half Inc.
• Accepted $350,000 from County for economic development
• Approved $704,008.33 purchase of hydro-excavator water truck
• Approved $151,832.36 purchase of four Chevrolet Colorado trucks
• Approved $14,725,905.36 in warrants and $1,914,877.72 in payroll

Special Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss available funding for park improvement projects. The body will provide direction to staff on which projects to prioritize for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26.

• Discussion on park improvement projects funding and priorities for FY 24/25 and FY 25/26

The Upland City Council held a special workshop to discuss park improvement projects, funding, and priorities. Councilmembers received staff presentations and used a dot voting system to select their preferred project priorities. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and direction only.

• Discussed park improvement funding and priorities
• Councilmembers used dot voting to select preferred park project priorities

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will consider a range of items, including staff reclassifications, fee fund adjustments, and several contract and grant approvals. Key actions include reallocating $250,000 of ARPA money for an upstairs expansion of the Police Department and approving a $195,102 crossing‑guard services contract. The meeting also features a public hearing on the City’s HUD Citizen Participation Plan and adoption of a resolution for Measure N spending priorities.

• Reallocate $200,000 ARPA funds plus an additional $50,000 for the Police Department upstairs expansion
• Approve $195,102 contract with All City Management Services, Inc. for crossing guard services (2024‑2025)
• Adopt $252,080 Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant – Round One
• Establish Fire Development Impact Fees Fund, transfer $318,428 liability, refund $254,149 weed‑abatement costs, and appropriate $64,279 remaining balance
• Approve Tract Map 20647 and subdivision agreement for parcel at the northwest corner of North First Avenue and A Street

The Upland City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6798, expressing intent to prioritize Measure N sales tax revenue for infrastructure and public safety if voters approve the measure. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $195,102 crossing guard services agreement, and adopted the HUD Citizen Participation Plan. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Adopted Resolution No. 6798 on Measure N spending priorities (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $195,102 crossing guard agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6797 approving HUD Citizen Participation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Recreation Coordinator to Senior Recreation Coordinator (consent)
• Established Fire Development Impact Fees Fund and transferred $318,428 (consent)
• Accepted $252,080 Library Infrastructure Grant (consent)
• Reallocated $200,000 ARPA funds and approved $50,000 for police expansion (consent)
• Approved 11 Commercial Rehabilitation Program projects (unanimous, 2 abstentions)

Economic Development Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented.

Special Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will consider a resolution to amend the ballot label for Measure N, which proposes a 1% sales tax for general city services. The amendment would update the language that appears on the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election ballot. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, oral communications, and adjournment.

• Resolution to amend the ballot label for Measure N (1% sales tax for general city services)

The Upland City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6795, amending the ballot label for Measure N, a proposed 1% general sales tax for city services, for the November 5, 2024 election. The amendment clarifies language regarding public safety services. The motion carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 6795 amending the ballot label for Measure N (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a wireless telecommunications facility for AT&T on the rooftop of an existing building at 123 E. 9th Street in the Old Town District, and another to allow beer and wine sales at The Taco Man restaurant at 891 W. Foothill Boulevard. A resolution to amend the Upland Planning Commission’s rules and procedures will also be considered. A workshop will present a conceptual design for a downtown parking structure, but no action will be taken on that project at this meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 23-0013 – AT&T rooftop wireless facility at 123 E. 9th St (CEQA categorically exempt).
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0007 – The Taco Man beer and wine sales at 891 W. Foothill Blvd (CEQA categorically exempt).
• Resolution amending the Upland Planning Commission rules and procedures (PC Resolution No. 4988).
• Workshop on conceptual design for Downtown Upland Parking Structure at First Ave & C St (no action).
• Presentation of future Planning Commission agenda items.

The Upland Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an AT&T wireless facility on the rooftop of a building at 123 E. 9th Street, and a permit for The Taco Man restaurant at 891 W. Foothill Boulevard to sell beer and wine. Both were found categorically exempt from CEQA. The commission also approved amended rules and procedures, and held a workshop on a downtown parking structure, with a straw poll favoring a 5-story design.

• Approved CUP 24-0001 for AT&T rooftop wireless facility at 123 E. 9th St. (carried)
• Approved CUP 24-0007 for beer/wine sales at The Taco Man, 891 W. Foothill Blvd. (carried)
• Approved amended Rules and Procedures for the Planning Commission (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 26 and August 21, 2024 meetings (carried)
• Straw poll: 5-2 preference for 5-story parking structure design (workshop, non-binding)

Special Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The Upland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. GPA-24-0002, which proposes re‑adopting the city’s 2021‑2029 Housing Element. After hearing public comments, the commission will vote on a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the amendment. The Housing Element is a required component of the General Plan and must be updated every eight years.

• General Plan Amendment No. GPA-24-0002 to re‑adopt the 2021‑2029 Housing Element (public hearing and recommendation to City Council)

The Upland Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt General Plan Amendment No. GPA-24-0002, re-adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element with modifications. The motion carried, with Vice Chair Staton absent. The commission also found the project exempt from CEQA.

• Recommended City Council adopt General Plan Amendment No. GPA-24-0002 for the 2021-2029 Housing Element (motion carried)
• Found the project exempt from CEQA under multiple guidelines

Special Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special workshop to receive a presentation on the downtown Upland parking structure project. Members will provide comments and direction to staff regarding the project's conceptual designs.

• Workshop on conceptual designs for the Downtown Upland Parking Structure

The Upland City Council held a special workshop to review conceptual designs for a downtown parking structure. No formal decisions were made; the council provided feedback on architectural and landscape options presented by Watry Design, Inc.

• Reviewed conceptual designs for downtown parking structure (no vote)
• Provided feedback on landscape options (no vote)

Upland City Council Meeting

The council will adopt a resolution approving the Measure I five‑year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29 and a Capital Project Needs Analysis for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2029/30. Routine items on the consent calendar will be approved, along with several professional services agreements and contracts. Additional approvals include construction awards for the 11th Street flashing signal beacon & alley improvements and the citywide slurry seals project.

• Adopt Measure I five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2024/25‑2028/29) and Capital Project Needs Analysis (FY 2025/26‑2029/30)
• Award 11th Street Flashing Signal Beacon & Alley Improvements contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for $254,330 plus $40,670 contingency (total $295,000)
• Award Citywide Slurry Seals contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for $538,904.68 plus $56,095.32 contingency (total $595,000)
• Approve multi‑year managed print services contract with Sharp Inc. for city‑wide multifunctional printer equipment and services
• Approve blanket purchase order with Lowes Home Improvement for $76,000

The Upland City Council approved the consent calendar, including accepting $4,000,000 in County discretionary funds for Foothill Boulevard rehabilitation. They also approved a separate item amending the waste management agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries, with Councilmember Garcia abstaining. The council adjourned in memory of retired employee Alan Ansara.

• Approved consent calendar including $4M Foothill Blvd funding (carried)
• Approved Burrtec waste services agreement amendment (carried, Garcia abstaining)
• Appointed Mayor Velto as voting delegate for League of California Cities
• Approved $254,330 contract for 11th Street flashing beacon project
• Approved $538,904.68 contract for citywide slurry seals
• Adopted resolutions for Measure I capital improvement plans
• Approved $23.2M in July 2024 warrant registers
• Approved $76,000 blanket purchase order with Lowe's

Special Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will consider three resolutions to place a general transactions and use tax (sales tax) at a rate of one cent on the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election ballot, to request consolidation of that election with the statewide election, and to set filing rules for arguments on the measure. The Council will also consider a resolution to withdraw a proposed business‑license tax measure from the same ballot. Public comments will be accepted during the oral communications segment.

• Consider adopting a resolution to place a 1¢ sales tax (General Tax Measure) on the Nov 5, 2024 ballot
• Consider adopting a resolution requesting consolidation of the Nov 5, 2024 municipal election with the statewide election
• Consider adopting a resolution setting deadlines and rules for filing written arguments on the tax measure
• Consider adopting a resolution withdrawing the General Business License Tax Measure from the Nov 5, 2024 ballot
• Oral communications: public may address agenda items for up to three minutes

The Upland City Council voted to place a general sales tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot, with Councilmember Garcia opposed. They also approved resolutions to consolidate the election with the statewide election and set rules for ballot arguments. A separate resolution to withdraw a business license tax measure from the ballot was approved, also with Garcia opposed.

• Adopted Resolution No. 6788 placing 1-cent sales tax measure on Nov. 5 ballot (4-1, Garcia opposed)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6789 requesting county consolidation of election with statewide election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6790 setting rules for filing ballot arguments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6791 withdrawing business license tax measure from ballot (4-1, Garcia opposed)

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The Upland Planning Commission agenda for July 24, 2024 contains no listed items. The meeting will likely address routine or procedural matters.

Finance Committee Meeting

The agenda for the Upland Finance Committee meeting on July 24, 2024 contains no listed items, only procedural placeholders.

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will consider a range of routine approvals, including contract amendments, budget obligations, and infrastructure projects. It will also hold a public hearing on placing delinquent water, sewer, and refuse service charges on the tax roll. Additional items include a special tax levy for several Community Facilities Districts and a weed‑abatement special assessment list. All items will be voted on or recorded during the July 22 meeting.

• Approve a second amendment to the Booking Services Agreement with Allied Universal (formerly G4S)
• Approve a $1,521,371 budget obligation for American Rescue Plan Act administrative costs
• Approve a $200,000 contract (including $25,000 contingency) for Reservoir R‑7, R‑12 & R‑13 overflow air‑gap installation
• Public hearing to consider placing delinquent water, sewer, and refuse service charges on the tax roll
• Adopt a resolution authorizing special taxes for multiple Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) for FY 2024‑25

The Upland City Council unanimously approved placing a business license tax measure, called the 'Upland public safety, streets, city services measure,' on the November 5, 2024 ballot, along with resolutions for election consolidation and argument filing rules. The council also approved a 4% COLA for the city manager, directed staff to prepare a Prop 218 notice for a CPI-based water and sewer rate increase, and accepted delinquent utility charges for tax roll placement.

• Adopted Resolution No. 6785 placing business license tax measure on Nov. 5 ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6786 to consolidate Nov. 5 election with statewide election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6787 setting rules for ballot arguments (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment to City Manager employment agreement with 4% COLA (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare Prop 218 notice for CPI water/sewer rate increase, hearing set for Oct. 14 (unanimous)
• Accepted delinquent water, sewer, refuse charges for tax roll placement (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Weed Abatement Program special assessments (unanimous)
• Approved $1,521,371 ARPA administrative budget obligation (consent calendar)

Public Works Committee Meeting

The provided document contains only software interface placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific projects, contracts, or decisions recorded in the text.

Upland City Council Meeting

The document for the July 8, 2024, Upland City Council meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No substantive discussion topics, ordinances, or contracts are listed in the provided text.

Reg PC and Special Joint ALUC

The Upland Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Committee will consider a permit for a new wine lounge at 1125 E. 16th Street. They will also review minor plan updates for the Roberts Campus Sports Bowl near Monte Vista Avenue. Additionally, the commission will recognize outgoing member Thomas Grahn.

• New wine lounge permit for 'Wine Me Up Social' at 1125 E. 16th Street
• Plan updates for Roberts Campus Sports Bowl including eight playing fields and 790 parking spaces
• Recognition of outgoing Commissioner Thomas Grahn

The Upland Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new wine lounge, "Wine Me Up Social," at 1125 E. 16th Street. In a special joint meeting with the Airport Land Use Committee, the Commission also approved an addendum to a previously certified Environmental Impact Report and changes to a previously approved sports park entitlement for Claremont McKenna College, finding the project compatible with the Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0005 for "Wine Me Up Social" wine lounge at 1125 E. 16th Street, Unit A-8
• Found the wine lounge project categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301
• Approved an Addendum to the previously certified EIR (SCH#2010021040) for the Claremont Colleges East Campus project
• ALUC adopted a resolution finding the sports park project compatible with the Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and Compatibility Zones B1, B2, and B3
• Approved Airport Land Use Committee Review No. 24-0001, Conditional Use Permit No. 23-0005, and Environmental Assessment No. 23-0005 for changes to the Roberts Campus Sports Bowl (eight playing fields, ~50,000 sq ft of support buildings, up to 790 parking spaces on ~66.5 acres)
• Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2024 (Vice Chair Staton abstained)

Upland City Council Meeting

The council will review a resolution to increase the Inland Empire Utilities Agency sewer fee per unit. The agenda also includes approving curb repair contracts and professional services for community outreach. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the 2024 weed abatement program.

• Increase in IEUA sewer fee from $8,132 to $8,620 per equivalent dwelling unit
• Agreement with Vido Samarzich, Inc. for curb repairs up to $63,724.50
• Professional services agreement with Inland Valley Recovery Services for up to $75,000 annually
• Approval of May 2024 warrant and payroll registers
• Public hearing for the 2024 Annual Weed Abatement Program Infraction Log

The Upland City Council approved meeting minutes, warrant and payroll registers, and received the May 2024 Treasurer’s Report. The council also approved multiple agreements, grant awards, fee adjustments, and authorized the 2024 annual weed abatement program. Additionally, the council approved a professional services agreement with Inland Valley Recovery Services using opioid settlement funds.

• Approved May 2024 warrant and payroll registers totaling $10,182,747.47 and $2,849,312.09
• Received and filed May 2024 Treasurer's Report
• Approved Annual Military Equipment Report per AB 481
• Approved agreement with Vido Samarzich, Inc. for cobble rock curb repairs for $63,724.50 total
• Accepted CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant award of $211,031
• Adopted Resolution No. 6782 increasing Inland Empire Utilities Agency sewer fee to $8,620 per EDU
• Approved professional services agreement with Inland Valley Recovery Services up to $75,000 annually
• Approved 2024 Annual Weed Abatement Program Infraction Log and nuisance abatement

Upland City Council Meeting

The council will consider adopting the annual budgets for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The agenda also includes accepting a $1,861,560 grant for traffic signal improvements and approving a design contract for a downtown parking structure.

• $1,861,560 HSIP Cycle 11 grant for traffic signal improvements
• $337,610 agreement with Watry Design for downtown parking structure design
• $51,313.91 purchase of a Ford Mustang Mach E for IT administration
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 annual budgets
• Appointments to the Library Board and Planning Commission

The City Council unanimously approved the annual budgets for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts and approved the purchase of an IT administration vehicle.

• Adopted FY 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Annual Budgets (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6780 approving FY 2024-2025 appropriations limit (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6781 approving General Fund Reserve Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved $337,610 agreement with Watry Design, Inc. for downtown parking structure design
• Approved $51,313.91 purchase of a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E for IT administration
• Accepted $1,861,560 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for traffic signals
• Approved one-year term renewal for traffic signal maintenance with Econolite Systems, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Added Risk Management Coordinator job description to City Classification Plan (Unanimous)

Economic Development Committee Meeting

The Upland Economic Development Committee will receive a presentation on development and downtown activity, including updates on City Ventures and Crestwood site plans, the Raise-UP Grant program, and the Lemon Festival. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Status update on development and downtown activity
• City Ventures site plan
• Crestwood site plan and elevations
• Raise-UP Grant Program summary
• Lemon Festival website page

The Economic Development Committee met on June 3, 2024 and received status updates only. Staff presented development highlights, downtown restaurant activity, Small Business Development Center business assistance services, the City Ventures project, Crestwood Corporation Development, the Raise-Up Restaurant Assistance Program, and the upcoming Lemon Festival. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials are recorded in these minutes. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 2, 2024.

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will hold a second reading and adopt an ordinance to rezone 1010 N. Euclid Avenue from single-family to commercial/residential mixed-use. The consent calendar includes several routine items such as approving April warrant registers totaling $13.8 million, adopting resolutions for the November 2024 general municipal election, and approving a $50,000 ARPA-funded drone program for police. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Dave Stevens Historic Preservation Award.

• 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 1989 to rezone 1010 N. Euclid Avenue from Single-Family Medium (RS-7.5) to Commercial/Residential Mixed-Use (C/R-MU)
• Adoption of resolutions calling the November 5, 2024 general municipal election and setting rules for candidate statements
• Approval of April warrant registers totaling $13,802,626.48 and payroll registers totaling $1,779,212.55
• Appropriation of $50,000 in ARPA funds for Upland Police Department's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program equipment and software
• Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Metrolink security services contract with American Global Security, increasing the contract by $159,957.70 to a total of $583,910.40

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including a zoning change at 1010 N. Euclid Avenue and resolutions for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election. The council also authorized several police department upgrades and professional service amendments.

• Amended zoning at 1010 N. Euclid Avenue to Commercial/Residential Mixed-Use (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 6774 and 6775 for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election (Unanimous)
• Approved April warrant registers ($13,802,626.48) and payroll registers ($1,779,212.55) (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 in ARPA funds for Police Department Unmanned Aerial Vehicle equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $107,240 amendment for Willdan Engineering staff augmentation (Unanimous)
• Approved $159,957.70 increase for American Global Security Metrolink services (Unanimous)
• Approved upgrade/rehosting of Police CAD and RMS Servers (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6776 for membership in California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (Unanimous)

Special Upland City Council Meeting

This is a special workshop meeting of the Upland City Council, not a regular decision-making session. The sole agenda item is a goal-setting workshop to establish City Council goals and priorities, led by staff person Michael Blay. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

• City Council goal-setting workshop to establish goals and priorities
• Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit
• Special meeting held at Carnegie Library, 123 East D Street

The City Council participated in a workshop facilitated by Baker Tilly consultants. The Council discussed goals, priorities, and mission and vision statements. No formal votes on policy or budget were recorded.

• Excused the absence of Councilmember Rudy Zuniga (Unanimous)

Reg PC and Special Joint ALUC

The Upland Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Committee will hold a joint meeting to decide several development proposals. Items include a continued review of a Quick Quack Car Wash near the airport, alcohol sales permits for two restaurants (Dos Mundos Kitchen and The Spot), an oversized accessory dwelling unit, and a 7-unit townhome project. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Quick Quack Car Wash: 4,293 sq ft drive-thru with 17 vacuum stalls at 950 Monte Vista Avenue ($ amount not specified)
• Dos Mundos Kitchen: beer and wine sales at 425 N. Mountain Avenue (Type 41 license)
• The Spot: live entertainment and full alcohol sales at 296 N. 2nd Avenue (Type 47 license)
• Oversized ADU: 1,200 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 2366 N. 4th Avenue (exceeds 1,000 sq ft standard)
• Crestwood 7 townhome units: tentative tract map and development plan review on Washington Street near 6th Avenue

The Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Committee approved a new drive-thru car wash and three conditional use permits for alcohol sales and an accessory dwelling unit. The commission also approved a tract map for a seven-unit townhome development.

• Approved construction of a 4,293 sq ft drive-thru car wash at 950 Monte Vista Avenue
• Approved beer and wine sales permit for Dos Mundos Kitchen at 425 N. Mountain Avenue
• Approved 1,200 sq ft detached accessory dwelling unit at 2366 N. 4th Avenue
• Approved live entertainment and full liquor license for 'The Spot' restaurant at 296 N. 2nd Avenue
• Approved Tentative Tract Map No. 24-0001 for seven townhome units on Washington Boulevard
• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Special Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council is holding a special workshop to receive a presentation and provide direction on the proposed budgets for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26. The agenda includes only this single substantive item, with no public hearings or votes scheduled.

• Fiscal Year 2024/25 and 2025/26 Budget Workshop — receive presentation and provide direction
• Review of revenue and expenditure summaries by fund and department
• Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for both fiscal years
• Schedule of positions for FY 2024-26
• Summary of changes in fund balance for FY 2025 and FY 2026

The City Council held a special workshop to receive economic and departmental overviews of the proposed budgets for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone and adaptively reuse a historic single-family residence at 1010 N. Euclid Avenue as a professional office. The consent calendar includes approval of a $392,326 contract for police department air handler replacement and a $115,300 contract for Olivedale Park playground equipment installation. The council will also receive an update on the Downtown Upland Parklets Project.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Development Plan Review for adaptive reuse of historic dwelling at 1010 N. Euclid Avenue
• Award of $392,326 construction contract for PD Air Handler Replacement (Project No. 82347)
• Award of $115,300 construction contract for Olivedale Park playground equipment installation
• Increase of $83,645 to existing purchase order with West Coast Arborists for tree projects
• Acceptance of $134,030 U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

The City Council approved a general plan amendment and zoning change to allow a historic residence at 1010 N. Euclid Avenue to be used as a professional office. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and grant acceptances via the consent calendar.

• Approved adaptive reuse of 1010 N. Euclid Avenue as a professional office (Unanimous)
• Approved $475,000 total for PD air handler replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $138,360 total for Olivedale Park playground equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $83,645 purchase order increase for West Coast Arborists (Unanimous)
• Approved $62,000 purchase order increase for 10-8 Retrofit (Unanimous)
• Accepted $134,030 U.S. Dept of Energy equipment rebate voucher (Unanimous)
• Accepted $85,427.91 CalEOS Hazard Mitigation Grant (Unanimous)
• Supported 15-year Fresh Start with CalPERS (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee will receive and file presentations on the city's asphalt pavement condition assessment, sidewalk conditions and assessment, and the solid waste rate annual CPI increase for services. The committee will also receive a verbal update on the status of the Water Master Plan and Sewer Master Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Citywide Pavement Survey and Management Program update — presentation on asphalt pavement condition assessment
• Sidewalk Master Plan — presentation on sidewalk conditions and assessment
• Solid Waste Rate Annual CPI Increase for Services — presentation on rate adjustment
• Water Master Plan and Sewer Master Plan status update — verbal update only

The Public Works Committee held a special meeting to receive status updates on four infrastructure topics. Staff presented information on the citywide pavement survey, sidewalk master plan, solid waste rate increases, and water/sewer master plans. No votes were taken and no specific actions were approved or denied during this session.

• Received update on Citywide Pavement Survey and Management Program
• Received update on Sidewalk Master Plan
• Received information on Solid Waste Rate Annual CPI Increase
• Received status update on Water and Sewer Master Plans
• No substantive decisions or votes recorded

Finance Committee Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Upland Finance Committee meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

Reg PC and Special Joint ALUC

The Planning Commission approved modifications to an event center at 1480 W. 9th Street, including a Type 47 alcohol license and building additions. A proposed Quick Quack Car Wash at 950 Monte Vista Avenue was tabled to the May 22 meeting after commissioners raised concerns about height, noise, and design. The Airport Land Use Committee reviewed the car wash project but did not make a final determination.

• Approved CUP-23-0008 for event center modifications at 1480 W. 9th Street
• Approved Type 47 ABC license for 1480 W. 9th Street event center
• Tabled Quick Quack Car Wash project (AUP-23-0005) to May 22, 2024
• Approved March 27, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approved April 10, 2024 special meeting minutes

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and consider first readings of two ordinances: one amending various municipal code sections and another consolidating park-use rules. The consent calendar includes approval of March financial registers, software license purchases, and several contract amendments.

• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan
• First reading of omnibus ordinance amending various Upland Municipal Code sections
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 12.36 and repealing Chapter 12.44 to consolidate park-use rules
• Authorize $174,000 total for ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers (increase of $24,000 for FY 23/24)
• Approve March warrant registers ($11,594,267.62) and payroll registers ($1,833,383.16)

The City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for 2024-25. The council also authorized several contract amendments, a license agreement for Parcel Map 20269, and introduced two municipal code ordinances.

• Adopted Resolution No. 6769 approving the PY 2024-25 CDBG Annual Action Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement for Parcel Map 20269 (Unanimous)
• Approved March warrant registers ($11,594,267.62) and payroll registers ($1,833,383.16) (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 increase to ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers, Inc. contract (Unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1987 to amend various sections of the Upland Municipal Code (Unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1988 to centralize City park rules (Unanimous)
• Approved AB1600 Development Impact Fee annual reports and proposed transfers (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Public Works Committee member Cary Leach (Unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The Upland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposal to adaptively reuse a historic single-family residence at 1010 N. Euclid Avenue as a professional office with parking and landscaping, requiring a General Plan amendment and zone change; and a request for a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant at 345 W. Foothill Boulevard to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits on-site. Both projects are categorically exempt from CEQA. The commission will also take oral communications from the public on non-agenda items.

• General Plan amendment and zone change for 1010 N. Euclid Avenue from single-family to commercial/residential mixed use
• Adaptive reuse of a 2,526 sq ft historic home as a professional office with parking and landscaping
• Conditional use permit for a Type 47 alcohol license at Kahramana Restaurant, 345 W. Foothill Boulevard
• Both projects are categorically exempt from CEQA review

The Commission recommended that the City Council approve the conversion of a historic residence into a professional office. It also approved a conditional use permit for a restaurant to sell alcohol on-site.

• Recommended City Council approval for General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Development Plan Review, and Certificate of Appropriateness for 1010 N. Euclid Avenue (Motion Carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-23-0014 for a Type 47 ABC license at Kahramana restaurant, 345 W. Foothill Boulevard (Motion Carried)

Public Works Committee Meeting

The agenda for the Upland Public Works Committee meeting on April 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to have no substantive business to report.

• No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed
• Agenda consists solely of system-generated fields and embedded video placeholders

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will consider adopting a resolution opposing Initiative #21-0042A1, a November 2024 statewide ballot proposition that would limit the ability of voters and state and local governments to raise revenues for government services. The council will also vote on several routine consent items, including approving an agreement with Keenan and Associates for benefit broker services, transferring fund balances to Section 115 Trusts, and accepting the Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2023. A business item will consider recommendations for additive items at the Baldy View Dog Park project.

• Resolution opposing Initiative #21-0042A1, a November 2024 ballot measure limiting revenue-raising ability
• Agreement with Keenan and Associates for Benefit Broker Services
• Transfer of fund balance to Section 115 Trusts and designated accounts per Reserve Policy
• Maintenance Services Agreement with J & S Striping Inc. for on-call signage and striping, up to $150,000 over three years
• Baldy View Dog Park improvements — Public Works Committee recommendations on additive items

The Upland City Council defeated a motion to approve the Public Works Committee's recommendations for additive items in the Baldy View Dog Park project, with Councilmembers Breitling, Maust, and Zuniga opposed. The council then approved a motion to exclude concrete walking paths inside the dog park and instead repair sidewalks leading to the dog park entrances, with Councilmember Garcia opposed. The consent calendar, including a $150,000 on-call striping agreement and a resolution opposing a November 2024 statewide ballot proposition, was approved unanimously. No reportable action was taken in closed session on the Vagnozzi v. City of Upland litigation.

• Consent calendar approved unanimously, including minutes, Keenan benefit broker agreement, Resolution No. 6766 fund transfer, Single Audit Report, $150,000 J & S Striping agreement, and Resolution No. 6767 opposing Initiative #21-0042A1
• Baldy View Dog Park additive items motion defeated (Breitling, Maust, Zuniga opposed)
• Motion to exclude concrete walking paths inside dog park and repair sidewalks leading to entrances carried (Garcia opposed)
• Closed session on Jeannette Vagnozzi v. City of Upland: no reportable action

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The Upland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a new AT&T wireless facility disguised as a water tower at Upland Memorial Park, a liquor license for a restaurant, and a historic home conversion to offices. The latter two items are continued and will be renoticed. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and council action reports.

• CUP-23-0004/DPR-23-0003: 70-foot telecom tower disguised as water tower plus equipment building at 1290 E. Foothill Blvd (Upland Memorial Park)
• CUP-23-0014: Type 47 alcohol license for Kahramana Restaurant at 345 W. Foothill Blvd (continued)
• GPA-23-0003/ZC-23-0003/DPR-23-0012/CA-23-0017: Rezone 1010 N. Euclid Ave from single-family to mixed-use for office adaptive reuse (continued)
• Approve minutes of Feb 28, 2024 meeting
• Presentation of City Council actions from March 11 and March 25, 2024

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 70-foot-tall wireless telecommunications tower disguised as a water tower. Two other items regarding an alcohol license and a historic home adaptive reuse were continued to a future meeting due to noticing issues.

• Approved CUP-23-0004 and DPR-23-0003 for a 70-foot cell tower at 1290 E. Foothill Boulevard (Carried)
• Approved February 28, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Tabled CUP-23-0014 for Kahramana Restaurant alcohol license due to noticing issue
• Tabled GPA-23-0003 and ZC-23-0003 for 1010 N. Euclid Avenue adaptive reuse due to noticing issue

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will meet on March 25, 2024, to act on a consent calendar that includes withdrawing from the Municipal Insurance Cooperative, rejecting bids for Olivedale Park playground equipment, and extending graffiti removal contracts. The council will also receive the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and establish an ad hoc committee for Planning Commissioner interviews. A closed session is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to discuss one potential litigation case.

• Adopt resolution to withdraw from the Municipal Insurance Cooperative
• Reject all bids for Olivedale Park Playground Equipment Installation (Project No. 83003) and re-advertise
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to graffiti removal contract with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc., increasing amount by $86,119.80 to $410,194.32
• Approve February 2024 warrant registers ($14,842,697.93) and payroll registers ($1,811,907.51)
• Receive 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit to state agencies

The City Council approved February warrant and payroll registers totaling over $16.6 million. Other actions included rejecting all bids for the Olivedale Park playground installation and withdrawing from the Municipal Insurance Cooperative.

• Approved February warrant registers ($14,842,697.93) and payroll registers ($1,811,907.51) (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for two Proposition 68 Per Capita project funding contracts (Unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Project No. 83003, Olivedale Park Playground Equipment Installation (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6765 withdrawing from the Municipal Insurance Cooperative (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. contract, increasing total to $410,194.32 (Unanimous)
• Established an ad hoc Planning Commissioner interview panel consisting of Mayor Velto and Mayor Pro Tem Breitling (Unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2024, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to submit the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to state agencies (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on additive alternate bid items for the Baldy View Dog Park improvement project. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Baldy View Dog Park additive bid items for Project No. 82339

The Public Works Committee reviewed additive bid items for the Baldy View Dog Park. Members directed staff to replace proposed Adirondack chairs with picnic tables and to retain the walking path in the project design.

• Directed staff to remove Adirondack chairs from dog park plans
• Directed staff to substitute picnic tables for Adirondack chairs
• Directed staff to retain the walking path in the project plan

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will consider approving a 10-year agreement with Library Systems and Services for continued operation of the Upland Public Library, including a $300,000 HVAC capital project. The council will also receive and file the mid-year budget review for FY 2023/24 and consider proposed adjustments. Several consent calendar items include accepting a $23,094 Justice Assistance Grant, purchasing three police vehicles for $112,568, and awarding a reservoir cleaning contract for $108,285.

• 10-year library management agreement with Library Systems and Services, LLC, including $300,000 for HVAC project
• Mid-year budget review for FY 2023/24 with proposed adjustments
• Acceptance of $23,094 2022 Justice Assistance Grant for 2 Archer Rapid Gate Kits
• Purchase of three 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids for police administration at $112,568
• Award of $108,285 reservoir cleaning contract to Harper & Associates Engineering

The Upland City Council approved its consent calendar unanimously, including a 10-year agreement with Library Systems and Services, LLC to continue operating the Upland Public Library, accepting $300,000 from that agreement for a library HVAC project. The council also unanimously received and filed the FY 2023/24 mid-year budget review and approved its proposed adjustments and an updated schedule of positions. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 was receive-and-file only, with no action taken. Closed session items on litigation and property negotiations produced no reportable action.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (5-0)
• Approved 10-year agreement with Library Systems and Services, LLC for Upland Public Library operations; accepted $300,000 for a library HVAC capital project
• Accepted $23,094 2022 Justice Assistance Grant; approved purchase of 2 Archer Rapid Gate Kits from Meridian Barriers for $26,675.36, with $3,581.36 from the COPS grant
• Approved MOU with Upland Enhancement Foundation for ballfield improvements at Memorial Park and Olivedale Park
• Approved purchase of three 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids from Claremont Toyota for $112,568.25
• Awarded reservoir cleaning project to Harper & Associates Engineering, Inc. for $108,285, with $21,715 contingency for a total of $130,000
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to professional services agreement with MV Cheng & Associates Inc. for staff augmentation
• Received and filed FY 2023/24 mid-year budget review; approved proposed adjustments and updated schedule of positions (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee Meeting

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

The Upland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one to allow beer and wine sales at Fuego Cravings, an existing restaurant at 1466 E. Foothill Boulevard, and another to permit live entertainment at a new restaurant, Two Frogs Cantina, at 101 N. 2nd Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from January 24, 2024, and receive updates on City Council actions and future agenda items.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-23-0012 for a type 41 on-sale beer and wine license at Fuego Cravings, 1466 E. Foothill Boulevard, suite Q
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-24-0001 for live entertainment at Two Frogs Cantina, 101 N. 2nd Avenue, in the Historic Downtown Upland Specific Plan area
• Both projects are categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1 (existing facilities)
• Appeal period for both decisions runs from February 29 to March 11, 2024

The Upland Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-23-0012, allowing a Type 41 on-sale beer and wine license for the existing Fuego Cravings restaurant at 1466 E. Foothill Boulevard, Suite Q. It also approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-24-0001, allowing live entertainment at the new Two Frogs Cantina restaurant at 101 N. 2nd Avenue in the Old Town District. Both items were found categorically exempt from CEQA. Commissioner Johnson was absent for both votes, and both motions carried.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-23-0012 for a Type 41 on-sale beer and wine license at Fuego Cravings, 1466 E. Foothill Boulevard, Suite Q (carried; Commissioner Johnson absent)
• Found CUP-23-0012 categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Class 1(a)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-24-0001 for live entertainment at Two Frogs Cantina, 101 N. 2nd Avenue (carried; Commissioner Johnson absent)
• Found CUP-24-0001 categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Class 1(a)
• Approved January 24, 2024 Regular Meeting and Special Joint Airport Land Use Committee minutes (carried; Commissioner Caldwell abstained, Commissioner Johnson absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. (carried; Commissioner Johnson absent)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Upland Finance Committee will receive informational reports on four topics: a pension funding policy discussion and its effects on future budgets; a status update on the city's use of American Rescue Plan Act funds; the December 31, 2023 portfolio review; and a sales tax update covering the first through third quarters of 2023. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and receipt only.

• Pension funding policy discussion and its effects on future budgets
• Status update on American Rescue Plan Act funds
• December 31, 2023 portfolio review to be received and filed
• Sales tax update for 1st–3rd quarters 2023 from HdL Companies

The Finance Committee met to receive presentations on pension funding, American Rescue Plan Act expenditures, and portfolio and sales tax updates. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a construction contract for the Baldy View Dog Park and adopted several ordinances regarding fireworks, park hours, and city parking. The council also authorized the purchase of a police forensic vehicle and approved the 2024 weed abatement program.

• Awarded $1,372,019 contract to Green Giant Landscape, Inc. for Baldy View Dog Park Improvements (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1984 regarding fireworks regulations and host's liability (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1985 amending city park closing hours (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1986 regarding overnight parking in city-owned lots (Unanimous)
• Approved $107,584.24 purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet 2500 police forensic vehicle (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6764 authorizing the 2024 annual weed abatement program (Unanimous)
• Approved January warrant registers ($11,219,372.46) and payroll registers ($1,892,284.55) (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6763 regarding city office closures on certain holidays (Unanimous)

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will hold first readings on ordinances regulating fireworks host liability, park closing hours, and overnight parking in city-owned lots. The council will also discuss changing its regular meeting day to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday. The consent calendar includes several contracts and grants, including a $115,509.20 camera system for Memorial Park and a $40,800 donation for downtown parklet benches.

• First reading of ordinance adding host liability for fireworks (UMC 8.28.045)
• First reading of ordinance amending park hours (UMC 9.04.090)
• First reading of ordinance restricting overnight parking in city-owned lots (UMC 10.36.040)
• Agreement with BearCom for Memorial Park cameras, $115,509.20 in ARPA funds
• Accept $40,800 donation from Upland Foothill Kiwanis for Downtown Parklets benches

The Upland City Council introduced three ordinances on first reading: Ordinance No. 1984 on fireworks host liability, Ordinance No. 1985 on city park closing hours, and Ordinance No. 1986 on overnight parking in city-owned lots. All three passed unanimously. The council also approved its consent calendar, including a $115,509.20 ARPA-funded Memorial Park camera agreement with BearCom, a $40,800 Kiwanis donation for parklet benches, and a $90,000 change order for a parking lot and alley project. A proposal to change the regular council meeting day was presented but no action was taken.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 1984 on fireworks host liability (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1985 amending city park closing hours (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1986 on overnight parking in city-owned lots (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved BearCom Memorial Park camera agreement using $115,509.20 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Accepted $40,800 Kiwanis donation for Downtown Upland Parklets benches
• Authorized $90,000 change order to Gentry General Engineering for parking lot and alley project
• No action taken on changing the regular council meeting day

Reg PC and Special Joint ALUC

The Upland Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Committee will hold a public hearing on the West Foothill Development Project at 1780 W. Foothill Blvd., which includes a drive-through restaurant and two warehouse buildings totaling 98,005 square feet. The commission will also consider approving the 2024 meeting schedule and other routine items.

• Public hearing on West Foothill Development Project: 3,570 sq ft restaurant with drive-through, two warehouse buildings (42,476 and 51,959 sq ft), totaling 98,005 sq ft
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-22-0001 for the restaurant
• Tentative Parcel Map TPM-22-0002 to subdivide site into 3 parcels, including industrial condominium units
• Environmental Assessment EAR-22-0002 with Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA
• Consider approving 2024 Planning Commission meeting schedule, rescheduling November and December meetings

The Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Committee approved a mixed-use project at 1780 W. Foothill Blvd. The development will include two industrial warehouse buildings and a restaurant with drive-through facilities. Approval was granted subject to amended conditions, including a preconstruction bat survey.

• Approved West Foothill Development Project CUP, Tentative Parcel Map, and Plan Review (Carried)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for West Foothill project (Carried)
• Found West Foothill project compatible with Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Planning Commission meeting schedule and rescheduled November and December meetings (Carried)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2023 (Carried)

Finance Committee Meeting

This meeting agenda contains only boilerplate formatting and no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or other actionable matters are listed.

Upland City Council Meeting

The Upland City Council will hold a closed session to discuss price and terms for a 1,400-square-foot parcel on Grove Avenue, and will also consider several routine consent items, including warrants, a YMCA lease amendment, and a city manager contract amendment. Public comment is limited to closed-session items during the first oral communications period.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for parcel on east side of Grove Avenue, ~470 ft north of Foothill Blvd (APN 0207-462-02) with Fore Property Company
• Approve December 2023 warrant registers totaling $5,678,065.71 and payroll registers totaling $1,836,623.83
• Approve second amendment to lease agreement with West End YMCA
• Approve $140,000 purchase order with West Coast Lights and Siren for police/vehicle emergency equipment
• Approve second amendment to City Manager Michael Blay's employment agreement (increase in 401(a) contribution)

The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to City Manager Michael Blay's employment agreement regarding 401(a) plan contributions. The council also approved a series of consent calendar items including payroll registers, lease amendments, and a new urban forest plan.

• Approved Second Amendment to City Manager Michael Blay's employment agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved December warrant registers ($5,678,065.71) and payroll registers ($1,836,623.83) (Unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to lease agreement with West End YMCA (Unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to professional services agreement with Robert Half International (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Nobel Systems for on-call GIS staffing (Unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 purchase order with West Coast Lights and Siren for vehicle emergency equipment (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6761 for Active Transportation Plan Program and contract with KTUA (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6762 approving the 2024 Urban Forest Management Plan (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee will receive updates on the state's 2024 Making Water Conservation a Way of Life program and the Capital Improvement Program. They will also review the updated 2024 Urban Forest Management Plan and provide feedback on the placement of new concrete picnic tables and trash receptacles in city parks. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Receive and file presentation on 2024 Update to State's Making Water Conservation a Way of Life
• Receive and file Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update for January 2024
• Forward recommendation to City Council on updated 2024 Urban Forest Management Plan
• Provide feedback on installation and placement of concrete picnic tables and trash receptacles in public parks

The Committee voted to send the Urban Forest Management Plan to the City Council for approval, though it excluded Sections 7 and 8 to allow for an updated tree pallet. Other items included updates on capital improvement projects and water conservation programs.

• Forwarded Urban Forest Management Plan to City Council, excluding Sections 7 and 8 (Carried; Member Ickis opposed)

Upland City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss changing the start time for regular meetings. The body is also considering several funding allocations for police facilities, park equipment, and home rehabilitation programs.

• Contract award of $620,763 to Y4M Developing Inc. DBA Construction Masters for police locker replacement
• Acceptance of $500,000 from San Bernardino County for a police locker room project
• Acceptance of $480,000 in CalHome funds for the Owner-Occupied Home Improvement Program
• Procurement of $180,317.72 for replacement playground equipment at Olivedale Park
• Appropriation of $78,681 in Quimby Fees for capital improvements at Memorial Park

The City Council approved a $725,000 contract for police locker room replacements and authorized funds for playground equipment at Olivedale Park. The Council also accepted $480,000 in state CalHome funds for mobile home improvements and changed the start time for regular meetings.

• Approved $725,000 contract to Y4M Developing Inc. for police locker replacement (Unanimous)
• Accepted $500,000 in County of San Bernardino funding for police locker room project (Unanimous)
• Approved $180,317.72 for replacement playground equipment at Olivedale Park (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6759 to accept $480,000 in CalHome funds for mobile home improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $78,681 in Quimby Fees for Memorial Park capital improvements (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6760 changing the start time for regular Council meetings (Unanimous)
• Accepted work and recorded Notice of Completion for 17th Street Roadway Utility Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 (Unanimous)