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Upland public meetings in 2025

50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider zoning amendment 20‑unit/acre for low‑income housing

The Upland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning code amendment (ZA-25-0005) that would modify Tables 17.04‑2 and 17.05‑2 to require a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre for parcels identified in the city’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Sites Inventory and rezoned for low‑ and very low‑income housing. The commission will also consider Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0003 for King Falafel at 1386 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite M, which seeks approval to sell beer and wine on‑site and add an outdoor patio. Additional agenda items include approval of the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes and a presentation of recent City Council actions.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts housing density zoning amendment

The commission approved a resolution recommending the City Council adopt Zoning Code Amendment 25-0005, adding a note that parcels identified in the 6" Cycle Housing Element and rezoned for low- and very-low-income housing must be built at a minimum density of 20 units per acre. It also approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-25-0003, allowing King Falafel to sell beer and wine and add an outdoor patio with hookah, subject to revised conditions. The minutes from October 22, 2025 were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

City Council Chamber
Mon Dec 8, 2025 · Monday, December 08, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to approve $540,000 design contract for downtown parking structure

The Upland City Council will consider a professional services agreement worth up to $540,000 with Watry Design, Inc. to prepare construction documents for a new downtown parking structure at the southeast corner of C Street and First Avenue. Other agenda items include adopting Ordinance No. 2005 for two zoning changes, approving a $45,904.17 purchase order for finance workstations, and authorizing a grant of easement to Southern California Edison for electric‑vehicle charging stations. The meeting also covers routine consent‑calendar items, legal counsel briefings on existing litigation, and updates from the Parking and Financing Authorities.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved two zoning changes for Campus Ave and Alpine St

The council approved the consent calendar and adopted Ordinance No. 2005, changing the zoning of 460 S. Campus Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial and 852 Alpine Street to Residential Multi-Family Medium. It ratified Councilmember Maust as Mayor Pro Tem, approved several contracts—including a $45,904.17 purchase order for finance workstations and a $540,000 professional services agreement for a downtown parking structure—and adopted resolutions updating the records retention schedule, the development impact fee schedule, and a policy for by‑right residential projects. All actions were carried unanimously.

Council Chamber
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 5:00 PM

City Council Advisory Committee Meeting

City Council Advisory Committee to discuss ID badge program and mass casualty fund

The committee will receive an update on the Solicitor ID Badge Program and formulate recommendations for the City Council. It will also discuss a proposal to establish a Mass Casualty Incident / Mass Displacement Incident Fund and consider parameters for its activation. Public members may address the committee during the oral communications segment.

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City Council Chamber
Mon Nov 24, 2025 · Monday, November 24, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to hold public hearing on adopting 2025 California Building Standards Codes

The Upland City Council will consider several routine and substantive items, including approval of the October warrant and payroll registers totaling $13,455,554.46 and $3,115,485.68. The Council will also vote on a professional services agreement with SDI Presence to develop a five‑year IT Master Plan, authorize the purchase of a new utilities valve truck for $205,683.70, and approve Mills Act contracts for three historic properties. A public hearing will be conducted to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts zoning changes for Campus Ave and Alpine St

The council approved the 2025 Fourth Quarter General Plan amendments, changing the land‑use designation of 460 S. Campus Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial and 852 Alpine Street to Multi‑Family Residential Medium. The related Ordinance No. 2005 adopting the two zone changes was also adopted. Both actions passed unanimously, with Councilmember Maust abstaining.

City Council Chamber
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

No substantive agenda items listed for the meeting

The agenda for the Upland Planning Commission regular meeting on 2025-11-19 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing details. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided document.

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Cancelled
Mon Nov 10, 2025 · Monday, November 10, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to approve $865,704 change order for West End water assessments

The Upland City Council will consider a Consent Calendar and approve several professional services agreements, including a $250,000 contract with SDI Presence for a utility billing conversion and a $52,000 agreement with Friends of Upland Animal Shelter for onsite animal services. The Council will also authorize a $865,704 change order to the West End Consolidated Water Company assessments and a funding agreement with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for Foothill Boulevard SMART Corridor traffic signal improvements. A public hearing will be held to consider establishing a residential parking permit zone on Spinnaker Way, and the first‑quarter FY 2025‑26 budget adjustments will be reviewed and approved.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves residential permit parking zone on Spinnaker Way

The Upland City Council adopted Resolution 6852 creating a residential permit parking zone on Spinnaker Way between West 8th Street and its northerly terminus. The council also approved several professional services agreements, including a $299,960 Parks and Open Space Master Plan contract and a $250,000 utility billing conversion agreement. Additional items approved were a $52,000 animal‑shelter services budget, a $15,000 amendment to the EnviroMINE contract, and a $865,704 change order for water assessments. The agreement for athletic‑facility use by the Upland Unified School District was tabled.

City Council Chamber
Mon Oct 27, 2025 · Monday, October 27, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to adopt digital billboard ordinance and approve major budget items

The Upland City Council will hold a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2003, which replaces two freeway pylon signs with double‑sided digital billboards up to 65 feet tall. The council will also approve September 2025 warrant and payroll registers totaling $13,443,511.23 in checks and $2,051,079.55 in payroll disbursements. Additional actions include a professional services amendment for a paperless scanning project, acceptance of a $160,000 traffic‑safety grant, and approval of a memorandum of understanding for the West End Navigation Center.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves contracts, grants and new digital billboard plan

The council approved the Consent Calendar, which included the October 13 minutes, Ordinance No. 2003 sign standards, September warrant and payroll registers, and the Treasurer's Report. It also approved several professional services agreements, accepted two Office of Traffic Safety grants, and adopted a memorandum of understanding for the West End Navigation Center. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance No. 2003 to allow two double‑sided digital billboards and set a public hearing for the 2025 California Building Standards Codes.

City Council Chamber
Wed Oct 22, 2025 · Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews SAWCO headquarters and multiple zoning changes

The Upland Planning Commission will consider three public‑hearing items: a conditional use permit for a firearm retailer at 715 N. Mountain Avenue, a General Plan amendment, zone change, and development plan review for the San Antonio Water Company headquarters at the southeast corner of E. 20th Street and Flower Court, and two fourth‑quarter General Plan amendments with associated zone changes at 852 Alpine Street and 460 S. Campus Avenue. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting and receive public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for firearm retailer

The Upland Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-25-0008 for a firearm retailer at 715 N. Mountain Avenue. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA. A new condition (20.5) requires the applicant to work with staff to void the existing CUP within 30 days after moving. No other substantive decisions were recorded at this meeting.

City Council Chamber
Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

No agenda items listed; meeting appears procedural

The Finance Committee agenda for October 22, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, contracts, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

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Cancelled
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

No agenda items listed for this Public Works Committee meeting

The agenda for the Upland Public Works Committee meeting on October 14, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific actions recorded.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025 · Monday, October 13, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

Council to vote on billboard amendment and major infrastructure contracts

The Upland City Council will hold public hearings to consider a specific‑plan amendment that would allow billboards in the Colonies at San Antonio area. It will also approve a $2,096.32 change order for the Police Department 2nd‑floor expansion, adopt a contract with Cornerstone Utility Engineering to underground Padua Upland 66 kV transmission lines on Stowell Street and a storm drain on 3rd Avenue, and award a $1,347,561.30 traffic‑signal modification contract to Econolite Systems with a $202,438.70 contingency.

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✓ Decided: City Council awards $1.55M traffic signal project and approves multiple contracts

The council unanimously approved the award of the Project No. 85002 traffic signal modification safety contract to Econolite Systems for a total of $1,550,000. It also adopted a digital billboard ordinance, approved a downtown parking structure, and adopted the Revised 2025 Master Fee Schedule. Additional unanimous actions included naming Ralph Cavallo Road, ratifying a Library Board appointment, approving a police department expansion notice, and approving a Cornerstone Utility Engineering contract.

City Council Chamber
Wed Sep 24, 2025 · Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

No agenda items listed for the Upland Planning Commission meeting

The agenda for the Upland Planning Commission regular meeting on September 24, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

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City Council Chamber
Mon Sep 22, 2025 · Monday, September 22, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to adopt housing element rezoning and specific plan amendments

The Upland City Council will hold a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2001, changing zoning designations for properties listed in Exhibit A, and Ordinance No. 2002, amending the specific plan for 530 E. 9th Street and raising residential density to 40 du/ac. The council will also approve August 2025 warrant registers totaling $23,210,542.83 and payroll registers totaling $2,059,210.91. Additional actions include accepting the resignation of Library Board member Ralph Cavallo, receiving a donation of five ADU plans valued at $50,000, and approving Amendment No. 1 to the Baldy View Dog Park agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves housing rezoning, budget warrants, and agreements

The Upland City Council approved a series of items on the consent calendar, including housing rezoning ordinances, budget warrant and payroll payments, and several agreements. The council also accepted a library board resignation, received a donation of ADU plans, and postponed a public hearing on sign regulations to October 13, 2025. All actions were carried unanimously.

City Council Chamber
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · Monday, September 08, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council holds public hearing on Housing Element Rezoning Program

The council will consider routine items on the Consent Calendar and adopt Ordinance No. 2000 to add informal bidding procedures to the municipal code. It will approve several contracts and grants, including a police K9 donation, an ABC grant, a HVAC contract for the Santa Fe Depot, and new police department cubicles. Finally, the council will conduct a public hearing to consider approving the Housing Element Rezoning Program.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved major zoning changes and multiple budget items

The council adopted the Consent Calendar and approved July warrant and payroll registers totaling over $22 million. It accepted an $80,000 alcohol‑policing grant, authorized purchase of police office cubicles, and approved several contracts and agreements. Finally, the council adopted Resolution No. 6847 and Ordinances 2001 and 2002, changing zoning designations for multiple parcels. All actions were carried unanimously.

City Council Chamber
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 5:00 PM

City Council Advisory Committee Meeting

Upland City Council Advisory Committee meeting scheduled

The City Council Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, is currently listed as a procedural item with no agenda items or voting results provided in the record.

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Cancelled
Wed Aug 27, 2025 · Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider downtown Upland parking structure project

The Upland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a 150,000‑sq‑ft, five‑level parking structure with 407 spaces and ground‑floor commercial space at the southwest corner of First Avenue and C Street; a tentative parcel map for 14 medical office condominium units within the existing building at 1113 N. Alta Avenue; and a conditional use permit for a 941‑sq‑ft medical massage therapy establishment at 631 N. 13th Avenue. The commission will also consider a resolution to reaffirm its rules and procedures.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends downtown parking structure project to City Council

The commission elected John P. Andrews as chair and Christine S. Caldwell as vice chair. It adopted resolutions recommending the City Council approve the Downtown Upland Parking Structure Project, approve a tentative parcel map for 14 medical office condominium units at 1113 N. Alta Avenue, and approve a conditional use permit for a medical massage therapy at 631 N. 13th Avenue. It also reaffirmed its rules and procedures.

City Council Chamber
Mon Aug 11, 2025 · Monday, August 11, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to award $1.9 million SCADA system upgrade contract

The Upland City Council will consider a series of items including a $1.9 million award to SOFFA Electric for a SCADA system upgrade, a $216,988.20 crossing guard services agreement, and the adoption of the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Additional actions include reallocating $451,505.40 of ARPA funds for the Foothill Boulevard project and approving the 2025 Weed Abatement Program Special Assessment List for placement on the property tax roll.

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✓ Decided: City Council awarded $1.9M SCADA upgrade contract and approved major capital plans

The council approved its Consent Calendar and adopted several ordinances, including one for veteran business licenses and another adding informal bidding procedures. It adopted the Measure I Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan, adjusted funding for the Foothill Boulevard project, and approved a $216,988 crossing‑guard services agreement. The council also awarded a sole‑source $1.9 million contract to SOFFA Electric for a SCADA system upgrade. All actions were carried unanimously.

City Council Chamber
Mon Jul 28, 2025 · Monday, July 28, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council holds closed‑session meeting to negotiate vacant land on Arrow Route

The Upland City Council will meet in open session for routine items and public comments, then move to a closed session to negotiate the sale of vacant land on the north side of Arrow Route near Benson Avenue. The council will also consider a consent calendar that includes approval of June warrant and payroll registers totaling $14,906,179.23 and $2,157,987.65, ratify board appointments, adopt tax and contract resolutions, and approve several side letters and purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized delinquent utility charges to be placed on property tax rolls

The City Council unanimously approved the entire consent calendar, which included the June warrant and payroll registers totaling $14,906,179.23 and $2,157,987.65, several appointments, and multiple procurement and tax resolutions. It also voted unanimously to place delinquent water, sewer, and refuse service charges on the property tax roll, and to place delinquent refuse charges on the tax roll. The council approved the Weed Abatement Program Infraction Log and authorized staff to abate the public nuisance.

City Council Chamber
Wed Jul 23, 2025 · Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider major housing element rezoning and zoning code updates

The commission will hold public hearings on a Starbucks drive‑through coffee shop at 2430 Arrow Route, a subdivision and new McDonald’s restaurant at 233 S. Mountain Ave, and a comprehensive housing element rezoning package that updates the General Plan, zoning code, and a specific plan for 530 E. 9th St. It will also approve the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting and present future agenda items. All items are subject to appeal periods as noted in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves coffee shop permit, parcel map and two additional permits

The commission adopted a resolution approving a conditional use permit, development plan review, and environmental assessment for a drive‑through coffee shop at 2430 Arrow Route. It also approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 24‑0001 along with related development and conditional use permits for a new McDonald’s and a second drive‑through site. A separate resolution approved an additional conditional use permit and environmental assessment for the same project. All motions were carried.

City Council Chamber
Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

No agenda items listed for the Finance Committee meeting

The Finance Committee agenda for July 23, 2025 contains no listed items. Only standard meeting placeholders and software credits appear in the document.

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Cancelled
Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Upland City Council Meeting

No substantive items listed for Upland City Council meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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Cancelled
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee to receive and file updates on water, mobility, and waste plans

The Public Works Committee will review and file a presentation on the city's Water and Recycled Water Master Plan, Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, and Sewer System Management Plan. It will also receive and file the first draft of the Upland Mobility Master Plan, including bike network documents. Additionally, the committee will receive and file an update on the city's implementation of Senate Bill 1383 regarding organic waste reduction and edible food recovery. No formal actions or votes are scheduled beyond filing the materials.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee discussed water, mobility, and waste updates; no actions taken

The committee met on July 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Members heard updates on the Water/Recycled Water Master Plan, Wastewater Collections System Master Plan, Sewer System Management Plan, the Upland Mobility Master Plan, and Senate Bill 1383. Staff and consultants presented information and answered questions, but the committee did not vote on or approve any items. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

City Council Chamber
Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 9th Street condos and digital billboard proposals

The Planning Commission will consider a request for 11 townhome units and a recommendation for the City Council to allow two large digital billboards. One other item regarding a shopping center subdivision has been requested for continuation.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved 11-townhome project with new roofing condition

The commission approved the development plan review, conditional use permit and tentative tract map for an 11‑townhome project at 1213 E. 9th Street, adding a condition that the roofing material provide architectural relief. It also continued several pending hearings to the July 23 meeting and recommended that the City Council adopt a sign amendment allowing two digital billboards in the Colonies at San Antonio area. All motions were carried.

City Council Chamber
Mon Jun 23, 2025 · Monday, June 23, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to adopt Ordinance 1998 changing zoning for Villa Serena site

The Upland City Council will hold a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1998, amending the zoning designation of Assessor's Parcel Number 1045-121-04 from Public Institutional to a Specific Plan called Villa Serena. The council will also approve the Police Department Tactical Team’s explosive breaching program and a series of professional services agreements and amendments, including contracts with Robert Half, Inc., Willdan Engineering, Interwest Consulting Group, and Advantec Consulting Engineers. Financial items include approval of May warrant registers totaling $11,293,162.63 and payroll registers totaling $3,015,019.74, as well as a $293,000‑per‑year traffic signal maintenance services agreement. Additional resolutions will be adopted for multi‑family rehabilitation funding, property sale on Grove Avenue, and Senate Bill 1 road maintenance funding.

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✓ Decided: City Council awards $11.3M Foothill Blvd pavement contract and approves major projects

The council approved a $11,258,224.20 contract with Gentry Brothers for the Foothill Boulevard pavement rehabilitation and utility improvements, and adopted a zone change for APN 1045-121-04. It also approved an explosive breaching program for the police tactical team, several professional services agreements, a multi‑family rehabilitation program, and a traffic signal maintenance agreement. A resolution to sell city property on Grove Avenue was carried with two councilmembers opposed.

City Council Chamber
Mon Jun 9, 2025 · Monday, June 09, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council approves contracts and policy changes

The Upland City Council will consider approving a series of routine contracts, including a $125,000 audit agreement and a $1.04 million radio purchase, as well as adopting the fiscal year 2025-26 investment and reserve policies. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding existing litigation and property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.04M police radio purchase and other key actions

The council adopted the Consent Calendar, ratifying appointments, policy resolutions and several professional services agreements. It rejected all bids for Project 82338 and ordered the project to be re‑advertised. The council accepted $783,944 in county funding and authorized the purchase of 130 Motorola APX N70 radios for $1,044,332. All actions were unanimous except the Library Board reappointments, which passed by a 4‑to‑1 vote.

City Council Chamber
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Special Upland City Council Meeting

Council will review the mid‑year CIP update and Public Works staffing plan.

The special workshop will begin with a call to order and allow public comments. The council will then review the mid‑year Capital Improvement Program update and a proposed organizational realignment and staffing plan for the Public Works Department, and provide direction on the proposal. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a special workshop with no decisions made

The council convened a special workshop on June 2, 2025 to receive an update on the mid‑year Capital Improvement Program and a proposed Public Works staffing plan. Assistant City Manager Arrula presented the staff report and answered questions. No motions, votes, or formal actions were taken during the workshop.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Wed May 28, 2025 · Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

No agenda items were listed for the Upland Planning Commission meeting

The agenda for the Upland Planning Commission regular meeting on May 28, 2025 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

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Cancelled
Tue May 27, 2025 · Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

Upland City Council to establish Downtown Entertainment Zone

The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 1996 to create an Entertainment Zone in Downtown Upland. The meeting includes several police equipment procurements and a funding agreement for a downtown parking structure.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted downtown Entertainment Zone and approved major budget items

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1996 creating an Entertainment Zone in downtown Upland. It approved the April warrant and payroll registers totaling over $14 million, transferred $13,287.98 of unclaimed funds to the General Fund, and authorized several professional services and procurement contracts. A funding agreement with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for up to $500,000 was also approved.

City Council Chamber
Mon May 19, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Special Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to receive and file FY 2025‑26 budget adjustment proposals

The Upland City Council held a special workshop on May 19, 2025 at the Council Chamber, City Hall (460 N Euclid Avenue). The council will consider and file the proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget, as outlined in the attached documents. The meeting also included standard items such as a call to order, oral communications, a closed session, and a city attorney report.

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SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Mon May 12, 2025 · Monday, May 12, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

Upland City Council to consider moving utility charges to property tax rolls

The City Council will hold public hearings on transitioning sewer, storm drain, and trash service charges to the county property tax roll. The body will also consider establishing a downtown entertainment zone and an appeal regarding a charter school permit.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $335,800 contract for First Responder drones

The Upland City Council unanimously approved several items on the consent calendar, including a $335,800 agreement to purchase First Responder drones. It also adopted resolutions to destroy certain records, to hold a public hearing on vacating a water‑line easement, and to apply for HOME program funding. The council denied an appeal and upheld the Planning Commission’s conditional use permit. Additionally, the council took the first reading of an entertainment zone ordinance.

City Council Chamber
Tue May 6, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Special Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee discusses moving utility billing to San Bernardino County tax roll

The Public Works Committee will hold a second discussion regarding the transition of sewer, storm drain, and solid waste billing to the San Bernardino County tax roll. The committee is asked to review the proposal and recommend approval of these administrative changes to the City Council for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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✓ Decided: No formal actions were taken at the May 6 Public Works Committee meeting

The committee discussed the proposed transition of sewer, storm drain, and solid waste billing to the San Bernardino County tax roll. Staff presented information on billing discrepancies, rate adjustments, delinquent accounts, and an opt‑out program for property owners. While members expressed general support for the opt‑out program, the committee did not adopt any resolution or vote.

SPECIAL MEETING
Mon May 5, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Economic Development Committee Meeting

No agenda items were listed for this Economic Development Committee meeting

The agenda provided contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda with no substantive business.

Cancelled
Wed Apr 30, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special Finance Committee Meeting

Upland Finance Committee reviews financial reports and reserve policy

The Upland Finance Committee will review the March 31, 2025 portfolio review, sales tax updates for 2023 and 2024, and the General Fund Reserve Policy allocations. The committee is asked to receive and file the financial documents and consider recommendations for any adjustments to the reserve policy.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee asked to amend budget process to review reserve allocations first

The committee reviewed the March 31, 2025 portfolio, a sales‑tax update, and the General Fund Reserve Policy allocations. After discussion, the committee requested that the city’s budget‑process policy be amended to require the Finance Committee to review reserve allocations before the City Council considers the budget. No other actions were taken.

SPECIAL MEETING
Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to consider budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The Upland City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve proposed budget adjustments for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The agenda includes reviews of proposed budget reductions and department reductions that were not recommended.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to revisit FY 2025‑26 budget cuts at May 19 meeting

The council reviewed staff proposals to reduce line items in the FY 2025‑26 budget, including cuts to the Police Department, Development Services Department, and a holiday recreation event. After discussion, the council instructed staff to bring the proposed reductions back for consideration at the May 19, 2025 special city council meeting. No vote tally was recorded.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Mon Apr 28, 2025 · Monday, April 28, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to adopt new Master Fee Schedule

The Upland City Council will consider and adopt a Resolution adopting the Master Fee Schedule, which updates citywide user fees. The council will also approve the purchase of two zero‑emissions backhoes for $148,964.01, adopt two ordinances (Animal Nuisance and Hardship Waivers for infraction fines), and accept a CalRecycle grant of $19,814. Public comments will be taken on the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts 2025‑2030 Consolidated Plan and 2025‑26 Action Plan

The council approved the 2025‑2030 Consolidated Plan and the 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. It also adopted a new Master Fee Schedule, approved the purchase of two electric‑powered backhoes, and accepted a $19,814 CalRecycle grant. All motions were carried unanimously.

City Council Chamber
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Villa Serena 65‑home specific plan

The commission will hold a public hearing on the Villa Serena Specific Plan, which proposes 65 single‑family homes, a pocket park, a street extension, and related infrastructure on the western 9.12‑acre portion of the 15th Street flood control basin. The agenda also includes a continuation of the Mountain Green parcel map and related development plan for two new drive‑thru restaurants and a McDonald’s on a 6.8‑acre site, to be deferred to the May 28 meeting. Routine items such as approval of the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes, a presentation of recent City Council actions, and a discussion of future agenda items are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Villa Serena housing plan and related changes

The commission adopted the Environmental Impact Report and mitigation measures for the Villa Serena project. It approved General Plan Amendment No. 23-0002, a zone change to Specific Plan, and the Tentative Tract Map No. 23-0001. The commission also continued the public hearing on additional parcel and conditional‑use items. Minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting were approved.

City Council Chamber
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

No substantive items listed for Finance Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

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Carnegie Library Building
Mon Apr 14, 2025 · Monday, April 14, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

Council adopts ADU zoning amendment to municipal code

The Upland City Council will hold a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1993, amending Chapter 17.37 of the municipal code to allow Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and to declare the amendment exempt from CEQA. The council will also approve a $50,000 grant from CalRecycle for the Household Hazardous Waste Program. Additional actions include adopting a resolution to update the administrative fine schedule, approving a five‑year professional services agreement with Eagle Aerial Solutions for WaterView software, and approving first amendments to professional services agreements with Operations Management Group and Water Workforce while canceling the TKE Engineering agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts ADU ordinance and updates fines, grants, and committees

The council approved the consent calendar unanimously. It adopted Ordinance No. 1993 amending ADU regulations, accepted a $50,000 CalRecycle grant, and approved a sole‑source agreement with Eagle Aerial Solutions for WaterView software. The council also updated the administrative fine schedule, adopted ordinances on animal disturbances and hardship waivers for infraction fines, and created an ad hoc committee for the Planning Commissioner interview panel.

City Council Chamber
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee reviews urban forest plan and utility bill tax roll proposal

The Public Works Committee received and filed a report confirming no changes to the Urban Forest Management Plan, no citizen appeals, and ongoing risk management per City Code §12.26.110. The Committee also received and filed a report on the proposal to place utility bills on the San Bernardino County tax rolls. No further action was taken on either item during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee received and filed two items; no actions taken

The Public Works Committee considered placing utility bills on the San Bernardino County tax rolls and reviewed urban forest management plan changes. Both agenda items were marked as receive‑and‑file only, meaning no action was taken. No votes were recorded.

Carnegie Library Building
Wed Mar 26, 2025 · Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider AT&T wireless facility and easement vacation

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new AT&T wireless facility and a parcel map for drive-thru restaurants. The body will also determine if vacating a public utility easement at 1010 E. 20th Street conforms to the General Plan.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved a wireless telecom facility on SCE property

The commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 24-0002 and Development Plan Review No. 24-0001 to install a wireless telecommunications facility on Southern California Edison property. It also continued the public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 24-0001 and related permits to the April 23 meeting. A resolution was adopted to vacate 9,918 sq ft of a public utility easement at 1010 E. 20th Street. The February 26, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

City Council Chamber
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · Monday, March 24, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to hold public hearing on ADU zoning amendment

The council will conduct a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment No. 25-0001 to amend Chapter 17.37 concerning accessory dwelling units and determine the amendment is exempt from CEQA. In closed session, the council will discuss potential litigation and negotiate purchase terms for properties at 906 Sycamore Court and 227 N. Vallejo Way. The council will also consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of February warrant and payroll registers totaling $9,143,021.52 and $1,974,825.91, a professional services agreement with LWP Claims Solutions up to $75,000, and the purchase of a 6‑inch Godwin NC150S trailer‑mounted trash pump.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved ADU zoning amendment and consent calendar items

The Upland City Council approved the consent calendar, which included approvals for meeting minutes, a committee appointment, the February treasurer’s report, warrant and payroll registers, a professional services agreement, and a trash‑pump purchase. The council also approved Zoning Code Amendment No. 25‑0001 to amend Chapter 17.37 for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, determining the amendment is exempt from CEQA. All motions were carried unanimously.

City Council Chamber
Mon Mar 10, 2025 · Monday, March 10, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council approves budget adjustments and vehicle purchases

The Upland City Council will consider approving mid-year budget adjustments, a response to a Grand Jury report on potholes, and the purchase of new police vehicles. The meeting also includes the approval of lease agreements for a downtown restaurant and the designation of proxies for water company boards.

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City Council Chamber
Wed Feb 26, 2025 · Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider ordinance updating ADU regulations

The Upland Planning Commission will approve the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes and review recent City Council actions. It will hear public comments and consider four public‑hearing items: two conditional use permits for a charter school and a restaurant, a tentative parcel map for new drive‑thru restaurants at the Mountain Green site, and a zoning code amendment to update accessory dwelling unit regulations. Business items include adopting the 2025 holiday meeting schedule and a resolution on a city‑owned surplus parcel. The commission will then adjourn, with the next meeting set for March 26, 2025.

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City Council Chamber
Mon Feb 24, 2025 · Monday, February 24, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

Upland City Council to review citywide program costs for potential service reductions

The City Council will review the costs of citywide programs to determine if service reductions are necessary. The body is also considering several budget adjustments and real property negotiations in closed session.

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City Council Chamber
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · Monday, February 10, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

City Council to approve $100,120 water rate study and other contracts

The Upland City Council will consider several agenda items, including approving a professional services agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants for a 2025 Water and Recycled Water Rate Study at $100,120. The council will also vote on a wastewater rate study contract for $58,520, a change order of $80,000 for the public library HVAC replacement, a $132,654 staff augmentation budget adjustment, and the reallocation of $8,030 of ARPA funds for the Santa Fe Depot patio roof project.

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City Council Chamber
Mon Jan 27, 2025 · Monday, January 27, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

Upland City Council to establish citywide speed limits for 57 road segments

The City Council will consider several routine administrative approvals, including appointments to city boards and financial reports. The body will also discuss the operation of city advisory committees and receive an update on regional water pollutant permit negotiations.

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City Council Chamber
Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Meeting agenda contains no listed items, appears procedural only

The Upland Finance Committee meeting scheduled for January 22, 2025 has an agenda that does not list any specific items. Only generic placeholders and software interface elements are shown. Consequently, no decisions, contracts, or policy discussions are detailed for this meeting.

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Cancelled
Wed Jan 22, 2025 · Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Upland Planning Commission

No substantive items listed for Upland Planning Commission meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

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Cancelled
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee to consider a new solid waste franchise fee

The Upland Public Works Committee will review a proposal to establish a franchise fee for solid waste services and recommend that the City Council adopt it. The committee will also examine the 2024 citywide engineering and traffic speed survey and recommend adopting a resolution setting speed limits on 57 roadway segments. No decisions are made at this meeting; the committee will make recommendations to the City Council.

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Carnegie Library Building
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · Monday, January 13, 2025 - Open session begins at 6:00 p.m.

Upland City Council Meeting

Council to approve $465k street/utility design contract for 14th St & Grove Ave

The Upland City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, including approvals of November warrant and payroll registers. It will also vote on a professional services agreement with HR Green to design street, water and sewer improvements on 14th Street and Grove Avenue for a total of $465,000. Additional items include a closed‑session negotiation on a 1,400‑sq‑ft parcel on Grove Avenue and approvals of contracts for electric‑vehicle charging stations and other service agreements.

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City Council Chamber