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- Consent calendar (items A–J, L–M, O–Q): Approved unanimously. (Motion moved by Mayor Pro Tem Zuniga; second by Council Member Garcia.)

- Item K (sale of small triangular parcel near Grove and Foothill): Council pulled the item from the consent calendar for discussion and then voted unanimously to set a public hearing on July 28 to consider the purchase and sale agreement and required state law findings. Staff to present the purchase agreement at that hearing.

- Item N (Upland Today magazine format and printing changes): Council approved changes to the magazine, including higher‑quality paper and a new look; cost on the record was described as approximately $27,000 per issue (increase from roughly $26,000) and the publication will be available digitally through the city website. Motion passed unanimously.

- Item 13A (Foothill Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation and Utility Improvements): Council approved award of contract to Gentry Brothers Inc. for the project and authorized staff to proceed with contract execution and preconstruction submittals; estimated project cost provided by staff was $13,210,800 including contingency. Vote unanimous.

- Item 13B (Fifth Amendment to City Manager Michael Blay’s employment agreement): Council approved Amendment No. 5, which increases the city manager’s annual base salary by $8,535.50 to $293,052.17, reflecting a 3 percent cost‑of‑living adjustment effective June 22, 2025 as previously described in the executive management compensation plan. The attorney reported the increase is not subject to PERS retirement formula adjustment; council voted unanimously to approve the amendment.

All recorded votes at the meeting were unanimous.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Upland - City Council - Jun 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On June 23 the council approved the consent calendar (with items K and N pulled), set a public hearing for a land sale, awarded a Foothill Boulevard construction contract, approved changes to the Upland Today magazine and adopted a city manager pay amendment.","taxTitle","Upland, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",4300,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513983,"Upland preview: ‘Light Up the Night’ fireworks, food vendors and expanded beer garden on July event",251,638000,889000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065550-4dba2e5ae3153ffb1df7ed4c7a10bed9&start=638&end=889","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065550-4dba2e5ae3153ffb1df7ed4c7a10bed9/thumbnail_638000.jpg","/articles/6513983/Upland/San-Bernardino-County/California/Upland-preview-Light-Up-the-Night-fireworks-food-vendors-and-expanded-beer-garden-on-July-event","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513983-64b5a72caf6889bb14dbd4cec3e7b43e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770423156&Signature=b72tiwKoOfWwUY5~oW20xpUNeuGJ00eH7o8CQnq7rKPZOnKatrDcJT5jrbHCOKFjKvv7UEUBX5RYJ3xJNWIr38s3msm~tUlkABWYoaepo~ncWCrWMJ095YPtmjlXQ1am-KeszOOZBM-RgiYA6AG4AgpqmuHBKL0bBjTtgGMbprT8lajmlepfKWpRy-3YXZG60DPE2cIwGdfpcsmrPnWMxXG-2t0ffrDr36STLybTrlflDzuSUa-xlN5uk1uKKcn4AKqTwxoUCM0m7URYoSQhQuXZ64hkBndCN0~DQoxbvusbezMbHKXy9jSoI~OPQzxF95Ti-5vXiVWae22xA1P69Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Recreation and Community Services Manager Jessica Escoto previewed the city’s annual Light Up the Night fireworks spectacular during the June 23 council meeting, outlining entertainment, logistics and ticketing for the July event.

Escoto said the 2025 event will include additional shaded areas to help guests escape the heat, about 30 food and merchandise vendors, historic and modern aircraft on display (including North American T‑6 Texans and B‑52 Mitchell), and an expanded adults‑only “Patriotic Pub” offering frozen margaritas and daiquiris. The event will again feature an 18‑minute fireworks show and a final 30‑minute performance by a returning band.

New attractions in the kids zone include a zipline and a pirate‑ship swing; volunteers and partner organizations (CERT, Civil Air Patrol and local sponsors) were credited with supporting the event. Tickets are on sale through June 30 for $15 per person at City Hall and the city’s recreation facilities and will increase to $20 on July 1; on‑site ticket sales will also be available the day of the event. Escoto said Eventbrite and city ticketing require ZIP code entry and that accessible parking passes are available at the Gibson Senior Center during business hours.

Council members asked whether the event would use buses (Escoto said guests would park and walk, not bus) and whether on‑site ticketing and ZIP‑code capture would be available (staff confirmed yes). Escoto said the city is coordinating with adjacent property owners and retailers such as Lowe’s and Walmart for additional nearby parking.

Escoto encouraged residents to watch the parks and recreation social channels for promotional codes and volunteer opportunities; she also noted the event is an opportunity for students to log service hours. The council thanked staff and volunteers for putting on the city’s major summer production.","Recreation staff previewed the city’s annual Light Up the Night fireworks event, including new shaded areas, expanded adult beverage offerings, 30 vendors, a kids zone with new attractions, and ticketing details.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513987,"SBCTA presents Measure I achievements to Upland council; possibility of 1¢ sales tax discussed",434,177000,611000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065550-4dba2e5ae3153ffb1df7ed4c7a10bed9&start=177&end=611","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065550-4dba2e5ae3153ffb1df7ed4c7a10bed9/thumbnail_177000.jpg","/articles/6513987/Upland/San-Bernardino-County/California/SBCTA-presents-Measure-I-achievements-to-Upland-council-possibility-of-1-sales-tax-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513987-4b83262fd0d47c3e4b04196fa631d337/orig.mp4?Expires=1770423156&Signature=g-FaVBoCkNthYiD3dz5bmOI0jShXE6xKZMc0TmqV9Ak56CYbNQ7-VssBSNrkliJa2DlJIs0JSeAddnArZ417R1vMSphTz0Blg1rPuZOy0I1ghfL5QxBQuenyCIW3YxQW-HrweTcSuzZ0buA-v~Ja7Z1kdbR5DkyspzYxSXcr2hK8kDEvjltVPz6Z65DUmwtvJYYc6N44CE~b-16xU~d0iM84FatEV70vH2WhxTu3rSD8S7jG0649tEZEPLzS34ejiRAu1-Dkum7FGAaOqBA5funySynJiTQ8x4WONzJ8h5yS3K4ZqbPVfN-6hDPbTBpnlGz6LobaehcP7QvJQJZkBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Louis Vidaurri, legislative analyst for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, presented an update on Measure I funding and projects during the June 23 Upland City Council meeting.

Vidaurri described Measure I as the county’s locally controlled half‑cent sales tax for transportation, first approved in 1989 and reauthorized by voters in 2004. He said Measure I has funded major regional projects — including the SR‑210 extension and various I‑10 and I‑15 interchange improvements — and has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to local street, sidewalk and signal projects. Vidaurri also said Measure I funding has supported transit expansion, Metrolink service to San Bernardino County, zero‑emission transit vehicles and specialized senior/disabled transit services.

In response to a council question about whether SBCTA is only considering a half‑cent sales tax or could pursue a full one‑cent measure, Vidaurri said the board has discussed a potential increase but had not made a decision. He characterized further work as ongoing research, education and outreach. Vidaurri encouraged residents to visit SBCTA’s Measure I website (gosbcta.com/measurei) and participate in outreach.

Council members raised one factual point about a handout that listed projects as \"completed, current and future\" and asked staff to ensure printed materials accurately reflect project status so residents are not misinformed. Vidaurri acknowledged the materials were a sampling and said staff would clarify language.

The presentation included a short promotional video and a summary of Measure I’s reported outcomes: more than $2.5 billion raised since 2010 (as reported in the video), over $700 million contributed to local streets and more than 32,000 jobs attributed to Measure I investments, combined with state and federal funding to deliver about $2.9 billion in regional projects since 2010, per SBCTA remarks.","San Bernardino County Transportation Authority updated the council on Measure I expenditures and outreach; SBCTA staff said a move to a 1¢ sales tax has been discussed but no board decision has been made.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513992,"Council sets July 28 public hearing on sale of small Upland parcel amid traffic concerns",572,1388000,1960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065550-4dba2e5ae3153ffb1df7ed4c7a10bed9&start=1388&end=1960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065550-4dba2e5ae3153ffb1df7ed4c7a10bed9/thumbnail_1388000.jpg","/articles/6513992/Upland/San-Bernardino-County/California/Council-sets-July-28-public-hearing-on-sale-of-small-Upland-parcel-amid-traffic-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513992-f675e776e006486ac6de138a3b56ca1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770423156&Signature=LAOqartHsr4BYovB~4wOXxdkS-3oLJ62TpG1REx~l~cPgw1g3QzaxBgyLClcgLuEdRZ9qHvi0To1luEud4LcZF6I0p5RRTSr45gjAcN8OOvmr2e9frLCvX60dxzWN3Yiuur8TAUV6g3KM7yvw6RIYNwqkrm5orx6mRD62g6mTW82Rr1F8XM2bBYOWEHIcQhj3J~KxVYbei-ZC5uXPNjKLuXaCNWjwKK6M1IGu0sGo1SIFq8GfTk73GXdhKUqbicGQIY35~03p5~6XzaACrFcEG3g51tP8Xti5T8lNEhMZ5OVDe5g7t1dgShBvIHRjEd3PoJkdOmi6N7RgFxSPIaPJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Upland City Council on June 23 voted to set a public hearing on July 28 to consider a purchase and sale agreement for a small triangular city‑owned parcel near Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue that would provide a secondary driveway for a nearby Rancho Cucamonga development.

Council members debated the sale during the meeting after pulling the item from the consent calendar. A council member said the parcel is about 1,500 square feet and that the city would receive $30,000 if sold; another speaker warned the sale could lead to increased traffic through Upland and criticized the developer for using applicable law to reduce required on‑site parking. Council members pressed staff on whether the city could require design controls, such as a “pork‑chop” left‑turn configuration, signage and limits on egress, and were told those measures are included in the purchase agreement and that the city will review and must sign off on the driveway design before building permits are issued.

City staff said the sale under consideration is limited to a small triangular area the developer needs to provide a second driveway on Grove Avenue to serve two four‑story residential buildings on the Rancho Cucamonga side; without the parcel the developer would rely on a single ingress/egress point. Staff also told council the purchase agreement includes provisions that allow the city to require a design that forces left turns and includes signage; staff said the city can enforce signage violations through standard traffic enforcement but acknowledged physical measures like a pork‑chop would not prevent all drivers from making prohibited turns.

Councilmembers asked to have a developer representative attend the public hearing and discussed options including making the adjacent street one‑way or other engineering changes to limit northbound traffic into Upland. Staff confirmed the July 28 public hearing will include the purchase agreement and required state findings; council members may deny adoption at that hearing if they are not satisfied with conditions. The council voted to set the hearing and to proceed with public notice. The vote passed unanimously.

Councilmembers asked staff to meet with residents in the affected neighborhood and to share proposed driveway plans in advance of the July 28 hearing.","Council voted to set a public hearing to consider a purchase and sale agreement for a small triangular piece of city land used to provide driveway access for a neighboring Rancho Cucamonga development; council members raised traffic and enforcement concerns.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":46,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513997,"Upland council awards $13.2 million bid for Foothill Boulevard pavement, utility upgrades",1282,2194000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065550-4dba2e5ae3153ffb1df7ed4c7a10bed9&start=2194&end=3476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065550-4dba2e5ae3153ffb1df7ed4c7a10bed9/thumbnail_2194000.jpg","/articles/6513997/Upland/San-Bernardino-County/California/Upland-council-awards-132-million-bid-for-Foothill-Boulevard-pavement-utility-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513997-6e420afb1d84a7ff92d63281439e2084/orig.mp4?Expires=1770423156&Signature=gL0Y4ppanXjQG8YmE4NAmrGfcF1IOMSzY3WAlpfaxZF2635uzPQC~XWrRLJiRGUDo3msbnUm7B8pYAg7eC~e54~~Q7SoC0ITB2Bb7E9T1ycdUZohLM~B-xr3wEsvO3ybDXddLp~3SskQMT7O-F9vw-QvGX-j3GO2miLfgiwDWyhH~ymbisZI-c~ejgrD2m9kUnMaWeI0j4v-S2xIkT2DU4orLoDIAmGHtsIDtD-iacEdbuSzvxYf2rCSW8iawmnhEv-5y0GkP2GRBAU5QUwNYMdH6DD6k8H8hL11nXXM-eqE-No7TPZsQoGhp0F~ZhNMvf3MA4BxPlGQIQEHRea0Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Upland City Council approved a construction contract on June 23 for the Foothill Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation and Utility Improvements project, awarding the low responsive bid to Gentry Brothers Inc. for a total estimated project cost of $13,210,800.

The work covers Foothill Boulevard from Benson Avenue to Euclid Avenue for paving and from Benson to Readingway for water improvements. The project scope includes new water pipelines, laterals and hydrants; reconstruction of asphalt pavement; replacement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways and cross gutters; traffic striping and markings; traffic-signal upgrades; and landscaped medians in selected segments. Staff said the first construction activity will be signal upgrades to help mitigate traffic impacts during subsequent work.

City Engineering Manager Bob Critchfield and Senior Engineer Hector Gonzales told the council the city received four bids and found Gentry Brothers to be the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. The contract includes a construction contingency of about 15.5 percent. Staff listed available funding as RMRA (Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account), ARPA funds previously approved by the council, the city’s water fund and water bond proceeds, and $4 million contributed by County Supervisors Jesse Armendariz and Kurt Hagman for Foothill improvements.

Gonzales said the city filed Notices of Exemption under CEQA and that bidding complied with California contract code requirements. The estimated construction schedule is about eight months (240 calendar days), weather permitting, and staff said specified nighttime work and phased signal work will be used to reduce daytime disruptions. The presentation noted a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting and that contractor notices and community outreach are contract requirements.

Council members asked for details on signal and lighting upgrades (staff said five or six signals along the limits would receive video detection and pedestrian improvements), landscaping in medians, and coordination with Southern California Edison’s undergrounding work. Staff said SCE’s undergrounding (Benson to Central) is an ongoing, separately funded effort (SCE estimate given about $3,000,000) and that phase two of the city’s Foothill project (Benson to Central) is in design and expected to go to bid around spring 2026.

Council voted unanimously to approve the award and contract execution steps. Staff will return with executed bonds, insurance documents and a preconstruction schedule; construction mobilization was described as likely a few months after contract execution.","Council approved a contract award to Gentry Brothers Inc. for the first phase of Foothill Boulevard pavement and water-main work, funded from multiple sources and scheduled to begin after contract execution this summer.","actionData","errors"]

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