Highland, CA

City Council

The Highland City Council is holding a special meeting on October 6, 2026, with a closed session for legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), the Council must decide whether to initiate litigation based on existing facts and circumstances. The only public items are a call to order, roll call, and public comment limited to agenda items; no other substantive business is listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on whether to initiate litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(4))
• Public comment limited to agenda items only; Brown Act prohibits action on non-agenda matters
• Next regular City Council meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026

Legislative Subcommittee

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission meets October 6, 2026 to hold public hearings on several land-use and alcohol-license matters. Items include two requests to approve or upgrade off-sale alcohol licenses at local convenience stores, a design review for a maintenance building at a sand and gravel site, and a three-year extension for a proposed 154,876 square-foot warehouse. One appeal was withdrawn and needs no action, and staff recommends continuing the warehouse item to November 3, 2026.

• Appeal APP-26-001 by WaterMill Express over a denied 106 sq-ft water vending machine at 25716 Base Line was withdrawn August 5, 2026; no action required
• CUP 26-011: Samer Fadous Diab seeks to upgrade T&J Market at 7100 Victoria Avenue from Type 20 (beer and wine) to Type 21 (beer, wine and distilled spirits)
• CUP 26-001: Harjit Saini seeks a Type 20 (beer and wine) license for the 'Snack Attack' convenience store at the Mobil station, 8020 Palm Ave
• DRA-24-011: Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd. seeks approval for a ~6,000 sq-ft prefabricated steel building and modular restroom for vehicle maintenance on Third Street, 330 feet east of Palm Avenue
• EXT 26-005: CHIPT Highland 210, LLC requests a three-year extension for a 154,876 sq-ft warehouse on Central Ave. between 5th and 3rd Streets; staff recommends continuing to November 3, 2026

Parks and Recreation Committee

City Council

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

Planning Commission

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Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

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Parks and Recreation Committee

Planning Commission

Highland's Historic and Cultural Preservation Board meets in special session on October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 27215 Base Line. The board will consider approving minutes from its June 4, 2026 special meeting and take up one business item: selecting an event date, reviewing budget, and settling organizational details for the 29th annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2027. Staff asks the board to give direction on festival logistics and to recommend a date and budget to the City Council for approval. The agenda also includes public comment, announcements, and adjournment.

• Consent calendar: approval of June 4, 2026 Historic and Cultural Preservation Board special meeting minutes
• Business item: selection of an event date, budget analysis, and organizational details for the 29th annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2027
• Staff recommendation that the board give logistics direction and recommend a festival date and budget to the City Council for approval
• Public comment accepted in person (3 minutes per speaker) or by email to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on October 1

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to grant a three-year extension for a previously approved design review and variance to build a 220-unit, four-story apartment complex at 7536 Sterling Avenue. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from two prior meetings. If approved, staff would file a CEQA Notice of Exemption.

• Public hearing on EXT 26-004 to extend DRA 23-002 and VAR 23-003 for a 220-unit apartment complex on 6.77 acres at 7536 Sterling Avenue
• Variance includes a wall with an extended height of 7.75 feet
• Consent calendar: approve minutes from July 21, 2026 and August 4, 2026 meetings

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider a request from the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce to co-sponsor police services for the 'Discover Highland 5K and 10K Community Run' at an estimated cost of $7,802. The subcommittee will also vote on approving the minutes from its September 1, 2026 special meeting. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Special Event Permit (SEP 26-004) for Highland Area Chamber of Commerce's 'Discover Highland 5K and 10K Community Run'
• Request for co-sponsorship of police services in the amount of $7,802
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2026 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee special meeting

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold a public hearing on forming Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 to levy a special tax for citywide public safety services, and will consider amending the municipal code to align ADU regulations with state law. The council will also vote on a consent calendar that includes budget adjustments, contracts, and a resolution supporting Measure E.

• Public hearing on forming Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 for citywide public safety services, including a special election and tax levy
• Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 26-001) to update ADU and JADU regulations per state law (SB 543, AB 154, SB 9)
• Fiscal Year 2025/2026 year-end budget adjustments totaling $5,429,536 in expenditures and $3,617,737 in revenue
• Warrant Register No. 793: warrants of $3,115,274.22 and payroll of $298,493.04
• Resolution supporting Measure E at the November 3, 2026 election

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review and recommend items for City Council consideration, including an AI policy, a 2026 Development Impact Fee update, and year-end and carryover budget adjustments. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment on agenda items only.

• Review AI policy for recommendation to City Council
• 2026 Development Impact Fee (DIF) adjustment and rate lock continuation per Resolution 2023-040
• FY 2025/2026 year-end budget adjustments: $5,429,536 expenditures, $3,617,737 revenue, net $1,811,799 for City; $192,435 for Successor Agency
• FY 2026/2027 carryover budget adjustments totaling $2,128,138 in expenditures
• Approve minutes from August 11, 2026 special meeting

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved several year-end and carryover budget adjustments. The subcommittee also recommended moving an Artificial Intelligence policy to City Council and recommended a specific option for the 2026 Development Impact Fee update.

• Approved August 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Recommended Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy be brought to City Council
• Recommended Option 2 for 2026 Development Impact Fee (DIF) update
• Approved FY 2025/2026 year-end budget adjustments totaling $5,429,536 in expenditures and $3,617,737 in revenue
• Approved FY 2026/2027 carryover budget adjustments totaling $2,128,138 in expenditure appropriations

Planning Commission

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will approve minutes from the July 29, 2026 meeting. The primary business item involves seeking public input on whether a Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program is an appropriate tool to address parking and public safety concerns regarding food vendors on Highland Avenue and Valaria Drive. No final decision on the RPP program is made at this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the July 29, 2026 Public Safety Subcommittee Special Meeting
• Discussion of neighborhood concerns regarding food vendors on Highland Avenue and Valaria Drive
• Seeking input on the development of a Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $156,319 contract with TRANE for HVAC improvements at the Highland Senior Center, funded partly by a CDBG grant. The agenda also includes waiving formal bidding procedures and authorizing budget adjustments. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Waive formal contract procedures per Municipal Code Section 2.40.100
• Approve TRANE proposal for $156,319 for Senior Center HVAC
• Authorize change orders and amendments up to $20,000 each
• Budget adjustments totaling $259,632.20 from General Fund to CDBG accounts
• Public comment limited to agenda items; remote participation via Zoom

The Highland City Council held a special meeting and approved a $156,319 proposal from TRANE for HVAC improvements at the Highland Senior Center. The council also waived formal contract procedures, authorized the City Manager to sign the purchase agreement and approve change orders, approved multiple budget adjustments for the project, and requested reimbursement from the state and San Bernardino County. Mayor Lilburn was absent due to a required recusal, and no roll call vote breakdown by name was provided beyond the 4-0 tally.

• Waived formal contract procedures for HVAC project (4-0)
• Approved $156,319 TRANE proposal for Highland Senior Center HVAC improvements (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign purchase agreement and approve contract change orders up to $20,000 (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to approve additional contract amendments up to $20,000 (4-0)
• Approved FY25/26 budget adjustment of $19,918 from General Capital Financing to CDBG Account (4-0)
• Approved FY26/27 budget adjustment of $158,984 from General Capital Financing to CDBG Account (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustment of $80,730.20 from Unreserved/Undesignated General Fund balance to CDBG Account (4-0)
• Requested City Manager seek reimbursement from state and/or San Bernardino County for additional local funds spent (4-0)

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes approving Warrant Register No. 792 totaling $1,856,273.24 and payroll of $372,378.13, and adopting a regional stormwater permit implementation agreement with San Bernardino County and 15 other cities. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation in City of Highland v. Shahatit. The meeting also includes a presentation from the San Bernardino Council of Governments.

• Warrant Register No. 792: $1,856,273.24 in warrants and $372,378.13 in payroll
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Implementation Agreement with San Bernardino County and 15 cities
• Easement acceptance for right-of-way dedication at 25553 Jane Street
• Amendment to Resolution No. 2026-020 revising rules for annual selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Closed session: City of Highland v. Shahatit (San Bernardino County case CIVSB2418718)

The Highland City Council met on August 11, 2026, and approved all items on the consent calendar by a 5-0 vote, including warrant registers, minutes, a rules of procedure resolution amendment, and a stormwater permit implementation agreement. The Council also received reports on city departments, upcoming infrastructure projects, and public nuisances, and held a closed session regarding existing litigation with no reportable action taken.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved Warrant Register No. 792 ($1,856,273.24 in warrants and $372,378.13 in payroll)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-050 amending rules of procedure for council meetings
• Approved National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement and authorized Mayor to execute

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review a request from the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce for a special event permit and co-sponsorship of the annual 'Discover Highland 5K/10K Run,' including a recommendation to waive approximately $10,158.50 in City Police and Public Works fees. The subcommittee will also approve minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting. This is a discussion and recommendation item; final action would be taken by the City Council.

• Special Event Permit SEP 26-004 for the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce's annual 5K/10K run
• Request to waive City Police and Public Works traffic control fees totaling approximately $10,158.50
• Authorization to use the City logo for promotional items
• Approval of minutes from the July 20, 2026 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee Special Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to declare and abate public nuisances at two properties. The commission will also address an appeal regarding a denied design review for a water vending machine.

• Appeal (APP-26-001) by WaterMill Express regarding a 106 square-foot water vending machine at 25716 Base Line
• Public nuisance hearing for property at 25414 Base Line
• Public nuisance hearing for property at 7222 Church Ave

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a Community Facilities District for citywide public safety services, which includes authorizing a special tax. The body is also considering updates to solid waste program fees and HVAC repairs for the Highland Senior Center.

• Resolution of Intention to establish Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 for Citywide Public Safety Services and a related special tax
• Authorization for HVAC system repairs at the Highland Senior Center not to exceed $140,000
• Adoption of a resolution superseding Resolution No. 2026-039 regarding Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Solid Waste Program Fees

The City Council voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution of intention to establish Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001, which would levy a special tax for citywide public safety services. The district is generally located north of Crest Street, south of Base Line, west of Central Avenue, and east of Hillview Street. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included a resolution updating solid waste program fees and authorization to spend up to $140,000 on HVAC repairs at the Highland Senior Center.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-049, a resolution of intention to establish Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 for citywide public safety services (4-0).
• Approved the consent calendar, including Resolution No. 2026-048, which supersedes Resolution No. 2026-039 for solid waste program fees (4-0, with Mayor Lilburn abstaining from item 2).
• Authorized the City Manager to sign agreements for HVAC repairs at the Highland Senior Center, not to exceed $140,000.
• Waived formal contract procedures for the HVAC repairs per Municipal Code Section 2.40.100.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Highland Parks and Recreation Subcommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review a proposed framework to restructure the city's agreement with the YMCA. The restructuring would separate the existing agreement into a long-term lease and a separate operating subsidy agreement, while also incorporating a city employee health and wellness membership benefit.

• Review and provide direction on proposed YMCA agreement restructuring
• Separate existing agreement into long-term lease and operating subsidy agreement
• Incorporate city employee health and wellness membership benefit

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee of Highland, CA is meeting to discuss code enforcement, a potential 'Coffee With a Cop' event, and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or actions expected. The meeting is open to public comment, limited to items on the agenda.

• Code Enforcement Activity Update
• Coffee With a Cop event discussion
• Minutes approval for May 4, 2026 meeting

The Public Safety Subcommittee approved the minutes from its May 4, 2026 special meeting as submitted. The subcommittee heard a staff presentation on code enforcement updates and discussed concerns about food vendors and homelessness. It also recommended exploring the possibility of initiating a 'Coffee with City Council' program. No formal votes were taken on the discussion items.

• Approved May 4, 2026 special meeting minutes as submitted
• Heard code enforcement activity update and discussed food vendor and homelessness concerns
• Recommended exploring possibility of initiating Coffee with City Council

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Subcommittee will review a proposal to restructure the City’s agreement with the YMCA. The proposal calls for separating the current contract into a long‑term lease and a separate operating subsidy, and adding a City employee health and wellness membership benefit. The Subcommittee will also approve the minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting and may direct staff to draft the new agreements for City Council consideration.

• Approve minutes from the March 23, 2026 Parks & Recreation Subcommittee meeting
• Review and provide direction on the YMCA Agreement Restructuring proposal
• Separate the existing YMCA agreement into a long‑term lease and an operating subsidy
• Incorporate a City Employee Health and Wellness membership benefit into the YMCA agreement
• Staff to prepare draft lease and subsidy agreements for City Council review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two requests for time extensions on warehouse developments and a municipal code amendment regarding accessory dwelling units. The body will also consider street names for a new 113-unit residential project.

• Three-year extension for a 53,665 square foot warehouse on the south side of 5th Street (EXT 26-002)
• Three-year extension for a 47,889 square foot warehouse/office on the south side of 6th Street (EXT 26-003)
• Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 26-001) to update accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requirements
• Street name assignments for Tentative Tract No. 20721, a 113-unit residential development on Greenspot Road and Alta Vista

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review a proposed adjustment to 2026 Development Impact Fees and a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy. The body will decide whether to recommend these items for City Council consideration.

• 2026 Development Impact Fees (DIF) Update and DIF rate lock continuation
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the minutes from its May 19, 2026 special meeting as submitted. It reviewed the proposed 2026 Development Impact Fee (DIF) adjustment and continuation of the DIF rate lock, recommending it be brought back for follow-up with member recommendations. The subcommittee also reviewed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy and recommended it be brought back for follow-up with member recommendations. No final decisions were made on the DIF or AI policy items.

• Approved the May 19, 2026 subcommittee minutes as submitted.
• Recommended the 2026 DIF adjustment and rate lock continuation be brought back for follow-up with member recommendations.
• Recommended the AI Policy be brought back for follow-up with member recommendations.

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider approving several contracts for streetlight and traffic signal maintenance, a fire station generator system, and HVAC repairs at the Senior Center. The body will also vote on a resolution to adjust the business tax for rock, sand, and gravel extraction.

• Approve Warrant Register No. 791 ($4,518,514.42 total)
• Extend Streetlight Maintenance Contract with Yunex, LLC (2.7% increase)
• Extend Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract with Yunex, LLC (2.7% increase)
• Authorize HVAC repairs at Highland Senior Center (up to $150,000)
• Adopt Resolution to adjust Business License Tax on aggregate extraction

The City Council approved the consent calendar (4-0) with one item pulled for discussion, then approved that item (3-0). They adopted Resolution No. 2026-047 increasing the aggregate mining business tax by 3.4% to 28 cents per ton, effective retroactively July 1, 2026. Numerous contracts and agreements were approved, including streetlight and traffic signal maintenance extensions, a park fee credit for a housing development, and a final map for a subdivision. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent calendar with Item 12 pulled (4-0)
• Approved Item 12, Final Map Amendment Tract No. 20387 (3-0, Timmer dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-047 increasing mining tax by 3.4% to $0.28/ton (4-0)
• Approved $4,244,376.37 in warrants and $276,138.05 payroll
• Approved 50% park fee credit of $437,920 for San Carlo II Apartments
• Extended Yunex streetlight maintenance contract 1 year with 2.7% increase
• Extended Yunex traffic signal maintenance contract 5 years with 2.7% increase
• Approved $134,313 HVAC proposal for Senior Center, up to $150,000

City Council

The Highland City Council will vote to adopt revised resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 special taxes and assessments. The revisions are intended to meet updated submission requirements from the San Bernardino County Auditor‑Controller. The Council will also authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make clerical or non‑substantive changes if the county rejects the resolutions.

• Adopt revised FY 2026‑2027 special tax and assessment resolutions to comply with county auditor requirements

The City Council voted 4-0 to adopt revised resolutions for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 special taxes and assessments to comply with the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector's updated submission requirements. The council also authorized the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make clerical or non-substantive revisions if the resolutions are rejected due to the county's new Direct Charge processing requirements. Councilmember Hogan was absent.

• Adopted revised FY 2026-27 special tax and assessment resolutions (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to make clerical revisions if county rejects resolutions

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

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)

The City Council approved several resolutions including the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and multiple special tax levies. The council also awarded a landscape maintenance contract and approved street and drainage maintenance assessments.

• Approved November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election (5-0)
• Consolidated municipal election with statewide election (5-0)
• Approved $5,873,835.97 in warrants and $274,536.17 in payroll (5-0)
• Awarded landscape maintenance contract to RP Landscaping and Irrigation for $412,422.86 (5-0)
• Approved CAL FIRE Wildland Protection Agreement for $83,793.18 (5-0)
• Levied assessments for Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 96-1 (5-0)
• Approved various special tax levies for community facilities districts (5-0)
• Adopted Measure | 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan through 2030/2031 (5-0)

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

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)

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

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved forwarding several items to the City Council, including a $16,648,903 sheriff's contract amendment adding two deputy positions, a $1,219,748 budget adjustment, and a $365,066 water district reimbursement amendment. It also approved forwarding the annual investment policy, treasurer authority confirmation, appropriations limit, and special tax measures for three community facilities districts. All items were approved unanimously by the two members present.

• Approved forwarding sheriff's contract amendment (FY 2026/2027) to City Council, adding two deputies, not to exceed $16,648,903
• Approved budget adjustment of $1,219,748 from Account 001.2520 to Account 001.2000.4560
• Approved forwarding Amendment No. 6 to East Valley Water District reimbursement agreement ($365,066) to City Council
• Approved forwarding Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2026/2027 to City Council
• Approved forwarding confirmation of City Treasurer authority (Gov. Code §53607) to City Council
• Approved forwarding appropriations limit for FY 2026/2027 to City Council
• Approved forwarding annual special tax for CFD No. 90-1 to City Council
• Approved forwarding annual special tax for CFD No. 2001-1 and CFD No. 2007-1 to City Council