Highland, California

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Design Review Application No. 25-006 and Tentative Tract Map No. 25-004 for Phase II of the Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan. The project proposes 240 attached condominium units in 37 three-story buildings on 11.49 acres near Calhoun Street and Boulder Avenue. The commission may approve resolutions for the design review and subdivision, subject to conditions and findings.

• Public hearing for Design Review Application No. 25-006 (Greenspot Village PA2 Phase II)
• 240-unit attached condominium development with 37 three-story buildings
• Tentative Tract Map No. 25-004 for a one-lot condominium subdivision on 11.49 acres
• Site between Calhoun Street (west) and Boulder Avenue (east), south of Eucalyptus Avenue
• Proposed adoption of two Planning Commission resolutions and a Notice of Exemption

City Council

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

The commission will decide on two requests by Patriot Partners for three-year extensions of conditional use permits and design review approvals for a 53,665-square-foot warehouse near 5th Street and Central Avenue and a 47,889-square-foot warehouse/office near 6th Street and Del Rosa Drive. Both items were continued from the May 19 meeting. Additionally, the commission will consider assigning street names for a new single-family residential subdivision (Tentative Tract No. 20693) proposed by KB Homes on Central Avenue south of Base Line.

• Extension of time (EXT 26-002) for a 53,665 sq ft warehouse on 5th Street, 250 ft west of Central Avenue (APNs 1192-561-04,-05,-06,-07)
• Extension of time (EXT 26-003) for a 47,889 sq ft warehouse/office on 6th Street, 930 ft west of Del Rosa Drive (APN 0279-201-24-0000)
• Street name assignment request from KB Homes for Tentative Tract No. 20693, a single-family development on Central Avenue south of Base Line
• Approval of May 19, 2026 Planning Commission regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider placing a one-cent sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 general municipal election ballot. A public hearing is scheduled on proposed residential and commercial refuse collection rate increases. The consent calendar includes approval of a $6.1 million warrant register, a $412,422 landscape maintenance contract, and a $1.1 million contract amendment for the Base Line Bridge Replacement Project.

• Consider placing a 1% transaction and use (sales) tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot (item 23)
• Public hearing on adjusting residential and commercial refuse collection rates (item 22)
• Amendment No. 3 to AECOM Technical Services contract for Base Line Bridge project, $1,112,910 (item 25)
• Approve Warrant Register No. 790: $5,873,835.97 in warrants and $274,536.17 in payroll (item 5)
• Award landscape maintenance contract to RP Landscaping and Irrigation, $412,422.86 (item 17)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will approve meeting minutes, receive and file the Certified Local Government Program annual report and a status update on Certificate of Appropriateness applications, and discuss the 2026 Citrus Harvest Festival post-event, including vendors, car show, walking tour, entertainment, and marketing.

• Approve March 3, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Receive and file 2024–2025 Certified Local Government Program annual report
• Receive and file status of Certificate of Appropriateness applications within Highland Historic District
• Post-event discussion of 2026 annual Citrus Harvest Festival (vendors, car show, walking tour, entertainment, marketing)

Planning Commission

This is a study session, not a decision-making meeting. The commission will hear presentations and provide feedback on two items: a mini study session on code enforcement due process, and a proposed vehicle fueling station, convenience store, and oil change facility at the northeast corner of Base Line and Buckeye Street. No votes will be taken.

• Mini study session on Code Enforcement Due Process
• Study session for proposed vehicle fueling station, convenience store, and oil change facility at NE corner of Base Line and Buckeye St (APN 1200-421-02 & -03)

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will vote on consent calendar items including a $16.6 million Sheriff's contract amendment that adds two deputy positions and a budget adjustment, plus a $46.9 million Cal-Fire contract amendment for 2025-2030. A resolution to update meeting procedures per SB 707 is also on the agenda. Closed session will discuss two ongoing lawsuits.

• San Bernardino County Sheriff contract amendment for FY2026/27 at $16,648,903 with two additional deputy positions
• Amendment No. 6 to East Valley Water District reimbursement agreement for law enforcement services at $365,066
• Cal-Fire contract amendment for July 2025–June 2030 at $46,934,092
• Resolution repealing Resolution 2022-001 to adopt updated meeting procedures including SB 707 teleconferencing rules
• Closed session on Orian v. City of Highland (federal case 5:25-cv-02841) and City v. Pathak (state case CIVSB2521254)

The City Council approved contracts for law enforcement services with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The council also adopted new meeting procedures and voted 4-1 to repeal the previous meeting rules.

• Authorized Sheriff's contract amendment (FY 2026/2027) not to exceed $16,648,903
• Approved budget adjustment transferring $1,219,748 to law enforcement services
• Approved reimbursement agreement amendment with East Valley Water District for $365,066
• Approved Cal Fire contract amendment (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030) not to exceed $46,934,092
• Adopted Resolution 2026-020 repealing previous meeting procedures and adopting new rules
• Voted 4-1 to adopt Resolution 2026-020 (Timmer dissenting)
• Directed staff on sales tax measure for November 2026 ballot (requires 4/5 vote)
• Provided direction to staff on anticipated and existing litigation without reportable action

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 60-foot faux-eucalyptus telecommunications tower at 28909 Base Line, adjacent to House of God Lutheran Church. The commission will also consider three-year extensions for two warehouse projects on 5th and 6th Streets. Consent items include approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on CUP 25-008 for a 60-ft Mono Eucalyptus telecommunication tower and 300 sq-ft equipment shelter at 28909 Base Line (continued from March 3 and April 21).
• Extension of Time EXT 26-002 for a 53,665 sq-ft warehouse on 5th Street west of Central Avenue.
• Extension of Time EXT 26-003 for a 47,889 sq-ft warehouse/office on 6th Street west of Del Rosa Drive.
• Approval of minutes from April 21 and May 5, 2026 regular meetings.

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review and approve several fiscal year 2026/2027 items to forward to the City Council. Key actions include an amended Sheriff's Department contract adding two deputy positions at a new not-to-exceed amount of $16,648,903, confirming the city treasurer's investment authority, and establishing the appropriations limit and annual special taxes for three community facilities districts. The subcommittee will also approve the minutes from its April 14 meeting.

• Amendment to Sheriff's Department Schedule A for FY 2026/2027 adding two deputy positions, new not-to-exceed $16,648,903
• Budget adjustment of $1,219,748 from Continuing Appropriation Fund Balance to support Sheriff contract increase
• Amendment No. 6 to Reimbursement Agreement with East Valley Water District for law enforcement services at $365,066
• Resolution on Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2026/2027 and confirmation of City Treasurer authority under Gov. Code §53607
• Establishment of appropriations limit and annual special taxes for Community Facilities Districts No. 90-1, 2001-1, and 2007-1 for FY 2026/2027

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will discuss planning for the 30th Annual Community Trails Day and provide direction on whether to abandon or temporarily close the Tiara Avenue trail easement. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the February 12, 2026 regular meeting.

• Approve February 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss 30th Annual Community Trails Day
• Provide direction on abandonment or temporary closure of Tiara Avenue trail easement

City Council

The City Council will consider a cooperative agreement with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation to place the San Manuel Village Property into trust for non-gaming purposes. Other major items include an amendment to purchase 34 ALPR cameras from Flock Group, Inc. with a $122,000 budget adjustment, and second readings of ordinances increasing fireworks penalties and regulating e-bikes. A public hearing will set the Highland Paramedic Special Tax rate for FY 2026-2027. Several consent items, including $5,055,718.86 in warrants and annual reports for maintenance districts, are also on the agenda.

• Cooperative Agreement with Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation for San Manuel Village Property into trust for non-gaming purposes
• Amendment to agreement with Flock Group for 34 ALPR cameras, with $122,000 budget adjustment from General Capital Financing fund
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 484 increasing fireworks penalties and allowing third-party administration of administrative citation fees
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 482 adding Chapter 8.60 'E-Bikes' to the municipal code
• Public hearing on Resolution fixing Highland Paramedic Special Tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The City Council approved the Highland Paramedic Special Tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, authorized the purchase and installation of 34 ALPR cameras, and adopted an ordinance amending fireworks and administrative citation enforcement. The council also approved a cooperative agreement for the San Manuel Village property and set protest hearings for two maintenance districts.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-019 fixing paramedic tax rate at $19 (residential) and $38 (commercial)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Flock Safety for 34 ALPR cameras ($122,000)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 484 amending fireworks penalties and administrative citation collection
• Adopted Ordinance No. 482 adding Chapter 8.60 'E-Bikes' to municipal code
• Approved Cooperative Agreement to place San Manuel Village property into trust
• Set June 9, 2026 as protest hearing date for Street and Drainage Maintenance District 96-1
• Set June 9, 2026 as protest hearing date for Consolidated Landscape and Lighting District 96-1
• Approved Warrant Register No. 789 ($5,055,718.66 warrants; $425,063.81 payroll)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a one-year extension of time for two tentative maps related to the 137-unit Blossom Trails housing development on approximately 23 acres near Greenspot Road and Church Street. The commission will consider adopting two resolutions approving the extension subject to conditions and findings.

• Public hearing on a one-year Extension of Time (EXT 26-001) for Tentative Parcel Map No. 19958 and Tentative Tract Map No. 20090 for the 137-unit Blossom Trails development, located southwest of Greenspot Road and Church Street (APNs 1201-401-02 and 1201-431-61).

Public Safety Subcommittee

This special meeting of the Public Safety Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from February 10, 2026, and reviewing an amendment to the agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the purchase and installation of 34 Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras. The subcommittee will also consider recommending budget adjustments for this amendment to the City Council.

• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2026 Public Safety Subcommittee special meeting
• Amendment to agreement with Flock Group, Inc. (Flock Safety) for purchase and installation of 34 ALPR cameras
• Budget adjustment to support the ALPR camera amendment

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 483 to increase councilmember compensation. It will also introduce a first reading of an ordinance increasing fireworks violation penalties and allowing third-party admin citation collection. Other items include purchasing a $150,000 Ford F250 for a battalion chief and approving a rate increase for the city's landscape architect.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 483 raising councilmember compensation
• First reading of ordinance to strengthen fireworks penalties and allow third-party citation administration
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford F250 4x4 for the 2nd Battalion Chief using $150,000 from vehicle replacement reserves
• Consent: Approve Addendum No. 1 increasing billing rates for Community Works Design Group (landscape architect)
• Closed session on potential litigation and city manager performance evaluation

The City Council approved a monthly compensation increase for members and introduced an ordinance allowing third-party collection of fireworks fines. The council also approved the purchase of a new fire truck and waived the reading of ordinances.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved $1,600 monthly pay increase for council members (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to allow third-party collection of fireworks fines (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F250 4x4 truck for second Battalion Chief (4-0)
• Waived reading of all ordinances (4-0)
• Rejected all claims (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign addendum for Community Works Design Group (4-0)
• Directed staff to file CEQA Notice of Exemption (4-0)

Planning Commission

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will review several state legislative proposals and decide whether to send letters of support or opposition. Key items include Senate Bill 866 on housing element mandates for homelessness, Senate Bill 1308 on constitutional courses for legislators, Assembly Bill 1678 concerning the Claremont-Montclair Authority and Metro A Line extension, and a request to support $400 million in Proposition 36 funding for recovery and substance use treatment in the state budget. The subcommittee will also approve minutes from its April 1, 2026 meeting.

• Approve minutes of April 1, 2026 meeting
• Senate Bill 866 (Blakespear) on housing element mandates for homelessness – consider oppose unless amended letter
• Senate Bill 1308 (Bogh) on constitutional course for legislators and staff – consider support letter
• Assembly Bill 1678 (Harabedian) on Claremont-Montclair Authority and Metro A Line extension – consider opposition letter
• Proposition 36 funding request for $400 million for recovery support services and substance use treatment – consider support letter

City Council

The City Council will consider a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees, adopt several ordinances including e-bike regulations and council compensation, and approve contracts for sidewalk gap closure and smart corridors design. The consent calendar includes warrant register payments totaling over $3.9 million and approval of minutes.

• Adoption of resolution for 5% COLA for all city employees effective July 1, 2026
• First reading of ordinance regulating e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards (Electric Mobility Devices)
• First reading of ordinance to increase City Council member compensation
• Authorizing $357,700 in TDA Article 3 grant claims for Boulder Ave. & Webster St. sidewalk gap closure
• Approving $378,274.58 design contract for Base Line and Greenspot Road Connected Smart Corridors Project

The City Council approved a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees effective July 1, 2026, via Resolution 2026-012 (4-0). Council also introduced a first reading of an ordinance regulating e-bikes, scooters, and electric mobility devices to improve safety. Additionally, the council decided not to participate in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust joint powers authority.

• Approved 5% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 479 revising tort liability settlement thresholds
• Adopted Ordinance 480 incorporating SB 827 financial training requirements
• Adopted Ordinance 481 amending business license fee due dates
• Authorized TDA Article 3 grant claim and budget adjustments for sidewalk gap closure project
• Awarded tree trimming and arborist services contract to West Coast Arborist, Inc.
• Declined to participate in San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust joint powers authority
• Introduced first reading of ordinance regulating electric bikes, scooters, and skateboards (4-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from its March 23 and March 24, 2026 meetings. The main business item is an agreement with CivicPlus for AudioEye and DocAccess services to ensure website accessibility compliance, including authorization for the City Manager to sign and a future budget adjustment.

• Approve minutes from March 23, 2026 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee meeting
• Approve minutes from March 24, 2026 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee meeting
• Approve agreement with CivicPlus for AudioEye and DocAccess website accessibility services
• Authorize City Manager to sign the agreement
• Bring a budget adjustment for the accessibility services to the Subcommittee during year-end adjustments

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved an agreement with CivicPlus for website accessibility services and authorized the City Manager to sign it. The committee also approved the minutes from two previous meetings and tabled a budget adjustment for the services to a later date.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2026 meeting
• Approved agreement with CivicPlus for AudioEye and DocAccess services
• Authorized City Manager to sign the agreement
• Approved bringing budget adjustment to year-end budget adjustments

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will consider and potentially approve a new rate schedule for residential and commercial/industrial refuse collection, effective July 1, 2026. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Adjustment in residential and commercial refuse collection rates, effective July 1, 2026
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2026 Public Works Subcommittee meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving the 'Greenspot Trail Concept' plan, a conceptual landscape and community trail plan for improvements along Greenspot Road between Alta Vista and the Plunge Creek Flood Control Channel. The item is associated with Design Review Application DRA 24-009 for Tentative Tract No. 20721. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting.

• Review of Conceptual Landscape & Community Trail Plan for Greenspot Road frontage (Tentative Tract No. 20721)
• Consideration of Design Review Application DRA 24-009
• Approval of 'Greenspot Trail Concept' Plan dated September 30, 2025
• Approval of March 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes