Upland City Council Meeting Summary for March 10, 2025

Upland City Council Meeting Summary – March 10, 2025

Key Agenda Items:

📌 Legal Matters in Closed Session

Council reviewed two ongoing lawsuits: Jessica Schultz v. City of Upland and Edward Ventura v. City of Upland.

📌 Water Company Board Appointments

Mayor Pro Tem Rudy Zuniga was appointed as proxy for the San Antonio Water Company Board.

Councilmember Shannan Maust was appointed as proxy for the West End Consolidated Water Company Board.

Councilmember James Breitling was appointed to the West End Consolidated Water Company Board.

📌 Fiscal Oversight & Audits

Council received and filed the Single Audit Report for FY 2023-24, confirming compliance with federal funding regulations.

📌 City Fund Transfers & Reserves

Approved a resolution to transfer the fund balance to Section 115 Trusts and other designated accounts, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term financial stability.

📌 Federal Grant for Historic Downtown Upland

Accepted an $850,000 Community Project Funding Grant from Congressmember Norma Torres to rehabilitate the Historic Downtown Santa Fe Depot Station.

📌 New Lease for Local Business

Approved a lease agreement with 42nd Street Bagel to operate a restaurant at 220 E. A Street in the Santa Fe Depot.

📌 Citywide Infrastructure Improvements

Approved the Notice of Completion for citywide slurry seals, improving road conditions.

📌 Authorized the purchase of new city vehicles, including five police patrol vehicles, a police responder truck, and a heavy-duty truck.

📌 Mid-Year Budget Review

Council reviewed budget adjustments for FY 2024-25, including updates to capital asset depreciation thresholds and fund balance designations.

📌 Response to Grand Jury Findings on Road Conditions

Approved a response letter to the San Bernardino County Grand Jury regarding concerns about pothole maintenance in Upland.

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025.