Highland public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing on a request for a three‑year Extension of Time (EXT 25-006) for Conditional Use Permit CUP 22-009, allowing a contractor’s equipment rental business with a 3,900‑sq‑ft building and outdoor storage. The commission will also consider the related Design Review Application DRA 22-012 covering site plan, building elevations, grading, and landscape plans.

• Approve minutes from the September 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.
• Consider Extension of Time (EXT 25-006) for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-009) for a contractor’s equipment rental business (3,900 sq ft building and outdoor storage).
• Review Design Review Application (DRA 22-012) for site plan, building elevations, grading plan, and conceptual landscape plan.

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will first approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then review the 2025/2026 mid‑year budget adjustments. The main item is reviewing two proposed monthly salary increases for City Council members—$1,500 or $1,600—and recommending a preferred option to the full City Council.

• Approve minutes from the November 12, 2025 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee meeting
• Review 2025/2026 mid‑year budget adjustments for expenditures
• Consider City Council monthly compensation adjustment: $1,500/month or $1,600/month
• Recommend preferred compensation option to City Council for ordinance amendment

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the minutes from its November 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2025/2026 mid‑year budget adjustment for expenditures. The subcommittee recommended that the City Council consider an ordinance amendment to adjust monthly compensation.

• Approved November 12, 2025 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee minutes
• Approved 2025/2026 mid‑year budget adjustment for expenditures
• Recommended City Council consider ordinance amendment for monthly compensation adjustment

City Council

The City Council will hold its annual organizational meeting, selecting a mayor and mayor pro tem from among its members and revising subcommittee and agency appointments. The consent calendar includes approval of a $3.78 million warrant register, financial reports, and a notice of completion for the 9th Street transit improvements. Notable legislative items include a $118,731 contract amendment for fencing at City Hall and police station, and a $272,924 amendment for the Victoria Avenue drainage and street project.

• Appointment of mayor and mayor pro tem for 2025/2026
• Warrant Register No. 784 totaling $3,784,163.31
• Notice of Completion for 9th Street Transit Stops, Sidewalk and Bikeway Improvements Project
• Contract amendment with Golden West Fence for $118,731 for fencing at City Hall, Police Department, and Lillian Lane
• Second contract amendment with HDR Engineering for $272,924 for Victoria Avenue Drainage and Street Improvements

The City Council approved a contract amendment to add $118,731 of work to the Highland City Hall Fence and Gates Project, including additional fence, gate, and signage work. The council also approved related budget adjustments of $73,538 and $45,193 to fund the project. Additional contracts and financial items, such as a $272,924 amendment for the Victoria Avenue drainage project and the $3.5 M warrant register, were also approved.

• Approved contract amendment for City Hall Fence and Gates Project ($118,731) – vote 4-0
• Approved budget adjustments of $73,538 and $45,193 for the City Hall Fence and Gates Project – vote 4-0
• Approved second contract amendment to HDR Engineering for Victoria Avenue Drainage project ($272,924) – vote 3-0
• Approved Warrant Register No. 784 warrants $3,526,948.53 and payroll $257,214.78 (no vote recorded)
• Approved destruction of certain records (no vote recorded)
• Accepted Bid No. 2024-07 for 9th Street Transit Stops project as complete and authorized mayor to sign (no vote recorded)
• Authorized City Manager to execute escrow extension agreements for flood‑control district property (no vote recorded)
• Motion to continue Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem appointments to Jan 13 2026 – vote 4-0

Housing Authority

The agenda consists of procedural items. The Housing Authority will consider approving the minutes from three special meetings held in June and October 2025.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of June 24, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of October 14, 2025 Joint Housing Authority Special Meeting & City Council Regular Meeting minutes

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2025. The only action items are approval of minutes from two special meetings held in June 2025. No substantive business is scheduled.

• Approve minutes of June 10, 2025 special meeting
• Approve minutes of June 24, 2025 special meeting

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will consider three business items. They will decide on a Certificate of Economic Hardship for Community Cross Church to allow demolition of a bell tower at 6955 Palm Avenue. They will also discuss preparations for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival and vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for converting a garage to an ADU at a historic district property.

• Certificate of Economic Hardship for church bell tower demolition at 6955 Palm Avenue
• Preparation for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Certificate of Appropriateness No. 25-012 for garage-to-ADU conversion (892 sq ft, non-contributing garage, contributing historic district residence)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will meet to discuss a request to remove a bell tower from a religious institution. Staff recommends denying the request.

• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 25-013): request to remove/demolish a church bell tower in the Highland Historic District

City Council

The Highland City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: closed session discussions with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case and one potential initiation of litigation. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to confidential legal consultation.

• Closed session discussion with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case).
• Closed session discussion with legal counsel on initiation of litigation (one potential case).

The council met in closed session to discuss two potential litigation matters under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(4). No votes or formal actions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially authorize an extension to a fire protection agreement. This action involves the City Manager and the U.S. Forest Service.

• Authorization for City Manager to execute Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement extension with U.S. Forest Service

The City Council voted to authorize the City Manager to execute an extension of the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement between Highland and the U.S. Forest Service. The motion was made by Councilmember Timmer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCallon, and carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Authorized City Manager to execute Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement extension (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a public nuisance at 7591 Cunningham St. The body will also consider a conditional use permit and design review for an autobody repair shop expansion.

• Public hearing to declare and abate a public nuisance at 7591 Cunningham St
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-015) for an autobody repair shop expansion into an adjacent 6,000 sf building
• Design Review Application (DRA 25-007) for site plan, landscape plan, and elevations for the autobody shop project

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 25-011) to change an auto repair use to an art studio with retail sales and exterior modifications at 6905 Palm Avenue. The board will also discuss logistics for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival and receive a status report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications within the Highland Historic District.

• Certificate of Appropriateness No. 25-011 for change of use from auto repair to art studio with accessory retail and exterior modifications at 6905 Palm Avenue
• Continued from October 2, 2025 meeting; board to consider applicant's request
• Preparation for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival — staff seeks board direction on key logistics
• Status report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in the Highland Historic District
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 special meeting

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will first consider the September 11, 2025 minutes and recommend their approval. It will then vote on the educational, interpretive and directional signage for the City’s Natural Parkland Trail project. Public comment will be accepted before the business items.

• Approve Community Trails Committee minutes from September 11, 2025 (consent calendar).
• Approve educational, interpretive and directional signage for the Natural Parkland Trail.

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from June 24, 2025, and authorizing the release of grading and improvement bonds for Beazer Homes Tract 20142 after confirming required improvements are complete.

• Approve minutes of June 24, 2025 Public Works Subcommittee meeting
• Release grading and improvement bonds for Tract 20142 (Beazer Homes) — improvements completed

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It also released the grading and improvement bonds for Beazer Homes Tract 20142 after confirming the required improvements were completed.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2025 Public Works Subcommittee meeting
• Released grading and improvement bonds for Beazer Homes Tract 20142

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review and approve forwarding to the City Council the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), independent auditor's reports, and the Gann Limit letter for FY ended June 30, 2025. The subcommittee will also review the Developer In-Lieu Fee and AB1600 Development Impact Fee annual reports for the same fiscal year. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Review and approve forwarding the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and independent auditor's reports for FY 2024-2025
• Review and approve forwarding the Gann Limit (Appropriations Limit) letter for FY 2024-2025
• Review and approve forwarding the Developer In-Lieu Fee Annual Report for FY 2024-2025
• Review and approve forwarding the AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report for FY 2024-2025
• Approve minutes from the October 22, 2025 subcommittee meeting

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the October 22 meeting minutes. It also approved moving the Developer In‑Lieu Fee Annual Report, the AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report package to the City Council for receipt and filing.

• Approved October 22, 2025 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee minutes
• Approved forwarding Developer In‑Lieu Fee Annual Report FY 2024‑2025 to City Council
• Approved forwarding AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report FY 2024‑2025 to City Council
• Approved forwarding ACFR, Independent Auditor's Report, Audit Conclusion Letter, and Gann Limit Letter for FY ended June 30, 2025 to City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 477 to adopt the 2025 California Building Codes with local modifications. They will also consider confirming $75,353.55 in nuisance abatement costs for a property at 25646 Base Line and amending the fee schedule for storage impound release. Consent items include approving the Sheriff's contract amendment, CDBG applications for code enforcement and pavement rehabilitation on Cole Avenue and 14th Street, and awarding a dumpster enclosure contract.

• Public hearing to adopt 2025 California Building Codes (Ordinance 477) with local amendments
• Confirm $75,353.55 special assessment for nuisance abatement at 25646 Base Line
• Approve CDBG applications for enhanced code enforcement and pavement rehabilitation on Cole Avenue and 14th Street
• Award $117,154 bid for recycle and refuse dumpster enclosure project to Gentry General Engineering
• Approve amendment to Sheriff's contract for FY 2025-2026 due to salary increases

The council approved its consent calendar and adopted several funding and contract items, including a Community Development Block Grant for code enforcement and pavement work. It awarded a $117,154 dumpster enclosure contract and approved a grant agreement for the Base Line/Greenspot Road Smart Corridor. Three seats on the Community Trails Committee were declared vacant. The council confirmed $75,353.55 in abatement costs and approved a special assessment against the property at 25646 Base Line.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved CDBG applications for enhanced code enforcement and pavement rehabilitation
• Authorized Mayor to execute amended law‑enforcement contract with San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
• Awarded dumpster enclosure contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for $117,154 and budget adjustment of $48,000
• Approved grant agreement with SBCTA for Base Line/Greenspot Road Smart Corridor project
• Declared three seats vacant on the Community Trails Committee and directed advertisement
• Confirmed $75,353.55 abatement costs and approved special assessment on 25646 Base Line (5-0 vote)
• Accepted notice of completion for 2025 Arterial Resurfacing Project and authorized Mayor to sign

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will decide on two Certificates of Appropriateness: a change of use at 6905 Palm Avenue and a request to demolish a church bell tower in the Highland Historic District. Staff recommends denial of the bell tower removal. The board will also prepare logistics for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival.

• Certificate of Appropriateness 25-011: change of use at 6905 Palm Avenue from auto repair to art studio with retail and exterior modifications
• Certificate of Appropriateness 25-013: request to demolish a bell tower at a non-contributing religious institution in the Highland Historic District; staff recommends denial
• Preparation for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Approval of October 2, 2025 special meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session featuring a presentation on the basics of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the session is informational only.

• Mini Training Session – CEQA 101, Basic Introduction with Environmental Consultant Q&A

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider three agenda items. It will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review and recommend an ordinance to amend Section 2.36.040 of the Municipal Code to change the Storage Impound Release Processing fee. It will also review and approve items to be forwarded to the City Council concerning amendments to the Sheriff’s Department Schedule A contract and the reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District for law‑enforcement services for FY 2025‑26.

• Approve September 2, 2025 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee minutes.
• Review and recommend ordinance amending Section 2.36.040 to change the Storage Impound Release Processing fee.
• Review and approve amendment to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Schedule A contract for law‑enforcement services FY 2025‑26.
• Review and approve Amendment No. 5 to the reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District for law‑enforcement services FY 2025‑26.

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended that an ordinance to amend the storage impound release processing fee be sent to the City Council. The subcommittee also approved forwarding the amended Schedule A contract for law‑enforcement services and Amendment No. 5 to the reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District to the City Council.

• Approved September 2, 2025 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee minutes
• Recommended ordinance to amend storage impound release processing fee be brought to City Council
• Approved forwarding amended Schedule A contract for law‑enforcement services to City Council
• Approved forwarding Amendment No. 5 to reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District to City Council

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will approve minutes from its September 18 meeting and receive an update on added positions for the Police Department and Code Enforcement. No votes on new policies are expected; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approve minutes of September 18, 2025 Public Safety Subcommittee meeting
• Receive and file Police Department and Code Enforcement Added Positions Update

The Public Safety Subcommittee approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. Members heard updates on vacant police and code‑enforcement positions from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the city manager. The subcommittee recommended scheduling a follow‑up meeting in three months to review those updates.

• Approved September 18, 2025 Public Safety Subcommittee minutes
• Recommended scheduling a follow‑up meeting in 3 months to review staffing updates

City Council

The City Council will approve a warrant register for $4.87 million, authorize contracts for senior and youth programs, and terminate the local emergency related to the Line Fire. The body will also consider adopting new building codes and awarding a contract for a City Hall fence.

• Approve Warrant Register No. 782 for $4.87 million
• Terminate Local Emergency related to the Line Fire
• Award fence and gates project contract for $193,624
• Adopt new 2025 California Building Codes
• Authorize contracts for senior and youth programs

The council adopted Resolution 2025-047, amending the city's Conflict of Interest Code. It also approved passport photography fees, multiple Community Development Block Grant contracts, a fence‑project bid, and scheduled a public hearing for Ordinance 477. Additional actions included terminating the Line Fire emergency, extending a flood‑control escrow, and setting the date and budget for the 2026 Citrus Harvest Festival.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-047 amending the Conflict of Interest Code (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 476 and Resolution 2025-048 establishing passport photography fees
• Approved three CDBG subrecipient contracts for senior programs, youth baseball, and YMCA health services
• Authorized a 12‑month escrow extension for the San Bernardino County Flood Control District agreement
• Adopted Resolution 2025-049 terminating the local emergency related to the Line Fire
• Awarded Bid No. 2025-06 to Golden West Fence for the City Hall fence project ($193,624) and approved a $120,000 budget adjustment
• Waived full reading and scheduled a public hearing for Ordinance 477 (vote 3‑0)
• Selected March 28, 2026 (rain date April 4, 2026) for the Citrus Harvest Festival and adopted its budget (vote 3‑0)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic & Cultural Preservation Board will consider Certificate of Appropriateness 25-011 for a change of use at 6905 Palm Avenue from auto repair to art studio with retail sales and exterior modifications. The board will also review logistics for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival. Consent calendar includes approval of August 7 special meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness 25-011 for a change of use at 6905 Palm Avenue from auto repair to art studio with accessory retail and exterior modifications
• Preparation for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival — staff recommends board review and provide direction on key logistics
• Approve minutes from August 7, 2025 Special Historic Board Meeting

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness to change an auto repair shop at 6905 Palm Avenue into an art studio with retail sales and exterior modifications. The board will also discuss logistics for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival. Minutes from the August 7, 2025 special meeting are on the consent calendar for approval.

• Certificate of Appropriateness No. 25-011 for change of use at 6905 Palm Avenue from auto repair to art studio with accessory retail and exterior modifications
• Preparation for the 28th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2025 special meeting

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Highland Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, discuss traffic safety on Lillian Drive, and review fire department projects including a new aerial truck and a patio at Fire Station No. 3.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of traffic safety improvements on Lillian Drive
• Review of Assistance by Hire (ABH) Intent Document from CAL FIRE
• Consideration of new fire department vehicles and internship agreement
• Review of construction plans for a patio at Fire Station No. 3

Public Safety Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the Assistance by Hire (ABH) intent document that could generate about $4,000 per day in revenue for fire equipment and public‑safety programs. It will also consider acquiring fire‑department vehicles, including a new aerial (ladder) truck and a squad vehicle, with $800,000 in DIF funds and $4,575,000 in vehicle reserves earmarked. Additional items include a proposed internship agreement with Victor Valley Community College and a $47,000 concrete pad for a covered patio at Fire Station No. 3.

• Approve July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Provide input on traffic safety improvements on Lillian Dr south of Hibiscus St
• Review ABH intent document that may generate $4,000 per day in revenue
• Plan acquisition of a new aerial truck (estimated $1‑2 M) and a squad vehicle ($100‑300 k) using $800 k DIF funds and $4.575 M reserves
• Consider internship agreement with Victor Valley Community College and $47 k patio project at Station 3

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing regarding a property nuisance. Staff recommends declaring a public nuisance and ordering abatement for a specific property.

• Public hearing to declare and abate a public nuisance at 7765 Del Rosa Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410 (APN 0278-243-03)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It will also conduct a public hearing to determine whether the property at 7765 Del Rosa Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410 is a public nuisance and, if so, authorize its abatement. Staff recommends the Appeals Board hold the hearing and adopt the required resolution.

• Approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting
• Public hearing to declare a public nuisance at 7765 Del Rosa Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410 and order abatement

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will meet to provide feedback on the 2025 Community Trails Day. The committee will also review and provide comments on educational and directional signage for the Natural Parkland project.

• Overview of the 2025 Community Trails Day
• Educational and directional signage for the Natural Parkland project
• Approval of April 10, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee is meeting to provide feedback on the 2025 Community Trails Day event and review educational and directional signage for the Natural Parkland Trail project.

• Review of 2025 Community Trails Day, which had approximately 70 attendees and a budget of $261.08
• Discussion of 19 educational and 5 directional signs for the Natural Parkland Trail
• Request for guidance on off-site signage locations to direct the public to the trail head
• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2025 Special Meeting

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 475 to rezone two parcels from single-family residential to planned development for a 113-home subdivision north of Greenspot Road. Consent items include extending the local emergency proclamation for the Line Fire, approving a $6.4 million warrant register, renewing the HVAC maintenance contract, and adopting an electronic signature policy. A public hearing will consider adding fees for passport photography services. The council will also discuss an after-school program agreement with the YMCA and year-end budget adjustments.

• Second reading of zone change (ZC 24-002) for 11.98-acre, 113-lot development north of Greenspot Road (APNs 1210-371-14 and 1210-371-16)
• Warrant Register No. 781 totaling $6,434,502.54 and payroll of $258,681.92
• Resolution reaffirming and extending local emergency due to the Line Fire
• Contract renewal with F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning for HVAC maintenance with a 3.2% increase
• Approval of After School Activity Program Agreement with YMCA of the East Valley for schools in RUSD and SBCUSD

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 475 to rezone two parcels north of Greenspot Road from single-family residential to planned development for a 113-home subdivision. Other actions include extending the Line Fire emergency proclamation, approving year-end budget adjustments, and an after-school program agreement with the YMCA.

• Second reading of zone change (ZC 24-002) for 11.98-acre, 113-lot development near Greenspot Road (APNs 1210-371-14 and 1210-371-16)
• Resolution extending local emergency due to the Line Fire
• Year-end budget adjustments for FY 2024/2025
• After School Activity Program Agreement with YMCA of the East Valley
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 781 for $6,434,502.54 and payroll of $258,681.92

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and review proposed year-end budget adjustments for expenditures and revenues for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. No specific dollar amounts or details are provided in the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Review and consider Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Year-end Budget Adjustments for Expenditures and Revenues

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It reviewed the fiscal year 2024/2025 year‑end budget adjustments and recommended that they be forwarded to the City Council for approval.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommended FY 2024/2025 year‑end budget adjustments be sent to City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on three three‑year extensions of time for conditional use permits to allow warehouse developments. The proposals, submitted by Patriot Partners LLC and Patriot Development Partners, cover sites at Central Ave & 3% St., Grape St. near Cypress, and Victora Ave & Cypress St. Each request includes a design review application and a tentative parcel map to combine multiple parcels.

• EXT 25-003: 3‑year extension for CUP 22-002 (54,330 sf warehouse) at Central Ave & 3% St.; applicant Patriot Partners LLC; includes DRA 21-024 and TPM 22-002
• EXT 25-004: 3‑year extension for CUP 22-003 (90,532 sf warehouse) at Grape St. approx. 200 ft south of Cypress; applicant Patriot Development Partners; includes DRA 22-008 and TPM 22-009
• EXT 25-005: 3‑year extension for CUP 22-004 (187,870 sf warehouse) at Victora Ave & Cypress St.; applicant Patriot Development Partners; includes DRA 22-006 and TPM 22-005
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will vote on three three‑year extensions of Conditional Use Permits for large warehouse projects. The extensions cover a 54,330‑sq‑ft warehouse at Central Ave & 3 St, a 90,532‑sq‑ft warehouse at Grape St (≈200 ft south of Cypress), and a 187,870‑sq‑ft warehouse at Victora Ave & Cypress St. Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 25 for each request. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting.
• EXT 25‑003: three‑year extension for Conditional Use Permit 22‑002 for a 54,330‑sq‑ft warehouse (Patriot Partners LLC) at Central Ave & 3 St.
• EXT 25‑004: three‑year extension for Conditional Use Permit 22‑003 for a 90,532‑sq‑ft warehouse (Patriot Development Partners) at Grape St, ~200 ft south of Cypress.
• EXT 25‑005: three‑year extension for Conditional Use Permit 22‑004 for a 187,870‑sq‑ft warehouse (Patriot Development Partners) at Victora Ave & Cypress St.

The commission approved the meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote. It then adopted three resolutions extending time for conditional use permits, design review applications, and tentative parcel maps for warehouse developments on Central Avenue, Grape Street, and Victoria Avenue. Each extension was approved unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-020 extending time for 54,330‑sq‑ft warehouse at Central Ave & 3rd St. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-021 extending time for 90,532‑sq‑ft warehouse at Grape St. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-022 extending time for 187,870‑sq‑ft warehouse at Victoria Ave & Cypress St. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council holds a special meeting to receive the 2025 State of the City Address. No other substantive decisions, public hearings, or new business are on the agenda. The meeting includes routine procedural items and public comment.

• 2025 State of the City Address presentation

The Highland City Council convened a special meeting on August 28, 2025, called to order by Mayor Lilburn at 6:05 p.m. Roll call recorded all five members present. The agenda included a State of the City address. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. with no substantive actions taken.

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss the responsibilities of the Planning Commission and the Appeals Board. Staff recommends that the Commission listen to a presentation by the City Attorney and then ask questions. No formal decision or vote is scheduled for this item.

• Planning Commission/Appeals Board responsibilities – staff recommends hearing City Attorney presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to hear a presentation from the City Attorney regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Commission and Appeals Board. This is a training session and no formal action will be taken.

• City Attorney presentation on Planning Commission/Appeals Board roles and responsibilities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several public‑hearing items, including a request to declare a public nuisance at 26589 Highland Ave and order its abatement. It will also review appeals of two administrative citations for illegal fireworks at 25852 Byron St and 25775 Vine St. The commission will adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve an addendum to the environmental review for the 5" Street Widening and Replacement Project. Additionally, the minutes from the July 15 meeting will be approved.

• Approve minutes from the July 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Public hearing to declare a public nuisance at 26589 Highland Ave (Pepper Steak Restaurant) and order abatement
• Public hearing to uphold Administrative Citation No. 12500 for illegal fireworks at 25852 Byron St
• Public hearing to uphold Administrative Citation No. 12485 for illegal fireworks at 25775 Vine St
• Adopt resolution recommending City Council approve addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 5" Street Widening and Replacement Project (ENV‑25‑002)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a public nuisance declaration for the Pepper Steak Restaurant property at 26589 Highland Ave, appeals of two illegal fireworks citations, and an addendum to the environmental review for the 5th Street Widening and Replacement Project. They will also consider approving the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing to declare a public nuisance and authorize abatement at 26589 Highland Ave (Pepper Steak Restaurant)
• Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 12500 for illegal fireworks at 25852 Byron St (Gavino Cervantes)
• Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 12485 for illegal fireworks at 25775 Vine St (Cosme Melendez)
• Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 5th Street Widening and Replacement Project (ENV-25-002)
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting

The commission approved the July 15 minutes (4‑0). It adopted Resolution 2025‑018, declaring a public nuisance at 26589 Highland Ave and ordering the owner to abate it (4‑0). It also adopted Resolution 2025‑019, recommending the City Council approve an addendum to the 5th Street Widening project (4‑0). Appeals for two fireworks citations were withdrawn, so no action was taken.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Declared public nuisance at 26589 Highland Ave and ordered abatement (Resolution 2025-018, 4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve addendum to 5th Street Widening project (Resolution 2025-019, 4-0)
• Fireworks citation No. 12500 appeal withdrawn, no action taken
• Fireworks citation No. 12485 appeal withdrawn, no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 113-unit single-family community by East Highland Land LLC and updates to floodplain management. The body is also discussing a potential 1% local sales tax increase and the purchase of automated license plate recognition cameras.

• Proposed 113-unit single-family residential community by East Highland Land LLC
• Discussion of a 1% local transactions and use tax (sales tax) increase
• Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras
• Design services for Elder Gulch Storm Drain Project in the amount of $155,765
• Warrant Register No. 780 for $4,323,858.20 and Payroll of $332,131.23

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a 113-unit single-family residential development and updates to floodplain management. The body will also discuss a potential 1% local sales tax increase and approve several infrastructure projects.

• Application by East Highland Land LLC for a 113-unit single-family residential community
• Discussion of a potential 1% local transactions and use tax (sales tax) increase
• Warrant Register No. 780 for $4,323,858.20 and Payroll of $332,131.23
• Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras
• Design services for Elder Gulch Storm Drain Project in the amount of $155,765

The council adopted the consent calendar, excluding Item 9, with a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. It approved an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. to purchase and install automated license‑plate recognition cameras and adopted Resolution 2025‑039 to dispense with competitive solicitation. The council also adopted the Measure I five‑year capital‑improvement plan and approved the Elder Gulch Storm Drain design award.

• Approved consent calendar except Item 9 (5‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved agreement with Flock Group for ALPR cameras (5‑0 roll‑call)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑039 to waive competitive bidding for ALPR cameras (5‑0 roll‑call)
• Adopted Measure I 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2025‑040)
• Approved Elder Gulch Storm Drain design award $155,765 and 10% contract amendment authority
• Declared one seat vacant on Community Trails Committee and directed advertisement
• Rejected claim by Amado Galva Badillo
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑038 extending local emergency proclamation for the Line Fire

City Council

The Council is considering an application by East Highland Land, LLC for a 113-unit single-family planned residential community. The item includes a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Tract Map, and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Supplemental material includes a technical study concluding that radiofrequency emissions from KCAL(AM) pose no health or interference risks.

• General Plan Amendment (GPA 24-002) from Low Density/Single-Family Residential to Planned Development
• Zone Change (ZC 24-002) to Planned Development
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 24-006) for adoption of a Planned Development
• Design Review Application (DRA 24-009) for site plan, building elevations, landscaping, and grading
• Tentative Tract Map No. 20721 (TTM 24-003) for subdivision into 113 lots and common areas

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and consider a resolution to establish a $15.00 fee for passport photo services. The body will also authorize the City Manager to spend up to $65,000 to demolish and remediate a property at 25646 Base Line.

• Approve July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Establish $15.00 fee for passport photo services
• Authorize up to $65,000 for demolition at 25646 Base Line

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider three items: approving prior meeting minutes, a proposed $15 fee for passport photo services at the city's Passport Acceptance Facility (to be forwarded to City Council for a public hearing), and authorizing up to $65,000 to demolish and remediate a fire-damaged property at 25646 Base Line, with a tax lien to recover costs.

• Authorize up to $65,000 to demolish and remediate 25646 Base Line (fire-damaged, public nuisance)
• Tax lien on property to recover demolition costs once completed
• Propose $15 fee for passport photo services at city's Passport Acceptance Facility
• Subcommittee to recommend fee item to City Council for public hearing and adoption
• Approve minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting (procedural)

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It approved forwarding Resolution No. 2025 to the City Council for a public hearing and adoption of a $15.00 fee for passport photo services. It authorized the City Manager to spend up to $65,000 to demolish and remediate the property at 25646 Base Line, with the final cost to be presented to the Council for a tax lien.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved forwarding Resolution No. 2025 for $15 passport photo fee
• Authorized City Manager to expend up to $65,000 for demolition at 25646 Base Line

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will consider revising residential fencing guidelines for the Highland Historic District. The board will also discuss logistics, date, and budget for the 28th annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2026, and receive a status report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications.

• Review and potential revision of Residential Fencing Guidelines for the Highland Historic District
• Selection of event date and budget analysis for the 28th annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2026
• Status of Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for properties in the Highland Historic District
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2025 special meeting (consent calendar)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will review and possibly revise the Residential Fencing Guidelines for the Highland Historic District, a item continued from June. They will also discuss logistics, date, and budget for the 2026 Citrus Harvest Festival and receive a status report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The consent calendar includes approval of June 5 meeting minutes.

• Revision of front-yard fencing standards (height, materials, color) for Highland Historic District
• Discussion of vinyl fence prohibition and existing approved vinyl fencing
• Selection of date and budget for 28th annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2026
• Staff report on status of Certificate of Appropriateness applications
• Approval of June 5, 2025 special meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 19, 2025.

• Regular meeting of August 5, 2025 cancelled

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will first approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. It will then review Senate Bill 346 (Durazo) concerning transient occupancy taxes for short‑term rental facilitators and decide whether to send a letter of support to the state legislature. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes from July 16, 2025 meeting
• Review Senate Bill 346 (Durazo) on short‑term rental facilitator taxes and consider a letter of support

Legislative Subcommittee

The Highland Legislative Subcommittee will meet to approve the minutes from the July 16 meeting and discuss whether to send a letter of support to the state legislature regarding Senate Bill 346, a bill that would give cities more authority to collect transient occupancy taxes from short-term rental facilitators.

• Approve minutes from July 16, 2025 meeting
• Review direction on letter of support for Senate Bill 346
• Senate Bill 346 would require facilitators to provide property addresses and audit authority for TOT

The Legislative Subcommittee approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The subcommittee reviewed Senate Bill 346 on transient occupancy taxes for short‑term rental facilitators and directed that a letter of support be sent to the state legislature.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed sending a Letter of Support for Senate Bill 346 (Transient Occupancy Taxes)

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will first approve the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then review Senate Bill 840 on greenhouse gas emissions and decide whether to send a letter of support to the state legislature. Finally, the subcommittee will discuss Senate Bill 707 concerning open meetings and teleconference requirements and direct staff on any needed actions.

• Approve Minutes – May 13, 2025
• Review Senate Bill 840 (Limon) Greenhouse Gases Report and consider a Letter of Support
• Review Senate Bill 707 (Durazo) Open Meetings and Teleconference Requirements and direct staff

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will review and discuss two state bills: SB 840, which extends annual economic impact reporting on greenhouse gas reduction targets, and SB 707, which addresses open meeting and teleconference requirements. The subcommittee will also vote on approving the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. A decision on whether to send a letter of support for SB 840 is expected.

• Approve minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting
• Review SB 840 (Limon) and provide direction on sending a letter of support for cap-and-trade reauthorization prioritizing climate-safe infrastructure
• Discuss SB 707 (Durazo) on open meeting and teleconference requirements
• Consider attached coalition priorities and a letter template for SB 840

The Legislative Subcommittee approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It instructed staff to send a modified Letter of Support to the legislature for Senate Bill 840. It also directed staff to draft a Letter of Opposition to the legislature for Senate Bill 707.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes
• Directed staff to send a modified Letter of Support on SB 840
• Directed staff to draft a Letter of Opposition on SB 707

Planning Commission

This is a study session with only one agenda item: a presentation by the City Attorney on the Ralph M. Brown Act, which governs open meetings. The commission will hear the presentation and may ask questions. No decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act (open meeting law) by the City Attorney

Planning Commission

This study session is a mini-workshop where the City Attorney will present on the Ralph M. Brown Act for commissioner education. No formal decisions or public hearings will occur; the session is for training only.

• Presentation and Q&A on the Ralph M. Brown Act (open meeting law) by the City Attorney

The commission adopted Resolution 2025‑014 to approve Design Review Application No. 25‑004 for a 5,450‑square‑foot drive‑thru carwash with 20 vacuum stations, subject to conditions. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑015 to approve Accessory Sign Review Application No. 25‑013 establishing a sign program for the carwash. The commission directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk and Board of Supervisors. Both resolutions passed unanimously, 4‑0, with Commissioner Merideth absent.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑014 approving Design Review Application 25‑004 for the carwash (4‑0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑015 approving Accessory Sign Review Application 25‑013 for the carwash sign program (4‑0)
• Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk and Board of Supervisors (4‑0)
• Approve the meeting minutes as amended (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major development proposals: a 5,450-square-foot drive-thru carwash on Greenspot Road and a 113-unit single-family planned residential community north of Greenspot Road. The commission will also consider a floodplain management code amendment to comply with FEMA requirements and approve consent calendar minutes from the June 17 meeting.

• Design Review and sign program for a 5,450 sq ft drive-thru carwash with 19 vacuum stations on Greenspot Road (DRA-25-004, ASR-25-013)
• 113-unit single-family planned residential community by East Highland Land, LLC requiring General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, and Tentative Tract Map (GPA 24-002, ZC 24-002, CUP 24-006, DRA 24-009, TTM 24-003)
• Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the 113-unit development (ENV 24-003)
• Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 16.76 (Floodplain Management) to align with FEMA requirements (MCA 25-002)
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major development proposals: a 5,450-square-foot drive-thru carwash with 19 vacuum stations on Greenspot Road, and a 113-unit single-family planned residential community north of Greenspot Road requiring a general plan amendment and zone change. The commission will also consider a municipal code amendment to update floodplain management requirements to comply with FEMA standards. The consent calendar includes approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Design Review for 5,450 sq ft drive-thru carwash with 19 vacuum stations and sign program at Greenspot Road (approx. 1.2 miles east of 210 freeway)
• 113-unit single-family planned residential community (East Highland Land LLC) requiring General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, and Tentative Tract Map No. 20721
• Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 25-002) to update Chapter 16.76 Floodplain Management for FEMA compliance
• Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV 24-003) for the residential development
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is deciding whether to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Residences at Alta Vista, a 113-unit single-family home development on a 12-acre site near Greenspot Road and Santa Ana Canyon Road. The project requires entitlements including a Tentative Tract Map, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, and Design Review. Mitigation measures are proposed for biological resources.

• 113 detached single-family homes on approximately 12 acres (density 9.42 du/ac)
• Entitlements: TTM 24-003, GPA 24-002, ZC 24-002, CUP 24-006, DRA 24-009
• Mitigation includes pre-construction surveys for special-status plants, burrowing owls, and Crotch bumble bee
• Public review period April 28 – May 28, 2025
• Project location north of Greenspot Road, south of Santa Ana Canyon Road, on either side of Alta Vista

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will approve the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider input on traffic safety improvements on Highland Avenue near American Legion Post 421. The committee will also hear a staff presentation on restructuring the Code Enforcement Department and provide comments.

• Approve minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting
• Discuss traffic safety improvements on Highland Avenue near American Legion Post 421
• Review staff presentation on Code Enforcement Department restructuring

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to discuss traffic safety improvements near American Legion Post 421 and hear a presentation on restructuring the Code Enforcement Department.

• Safety improvements near American Legion Post 421 on Highland Ave
• Code Enforcement restructuring to expedite due process
• Review of code enforcement complaint statistics and categories

The Public Safety Subcommittee approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It recommended that traffic safety improvements on Highland Avenue be presented to the American Legion Post 421 executive members for discussion. It also recommended restructuring the Code Enforcement Department on the west side of Highland to address the backlog of code cases.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommended traffic safety improvements near American Legion Post 421
• Recommended restructuring of Code Enforcement Department on west side

City Council

The Highland City Council will vote on a consent calendar including a $2.38 million warrant register, adoption of a new fee schedule, and several contract renewals. Two public hearings are scheduled: adjusting the business tax on rock, sand, and gravel extraction for FY2025/2026 and introducing an ordinance to prohibit camping and storing personal property on public property. The council will also appoint two public members to the Planning Commission and consider extending the local emergency proclamation for the Line Fire.

• Ordinance No. 472 to establish fee and service charge revenue/cost system and adopt resolution for schedule of fees
• Bid award for streetlight maintenance contract to Yunex, LLC for $358,717.40
• Fuel dispensing system replacement at Police Station for $61,346.72
• Public hearing on adjusting business tax on rock, sand, and gravel extraction for 2025/2026
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 12.06 to restrict camping on public property

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the municipal code regarding camping and storing personal property on public land. The body is also deciding on several contract renewals, a streetlight maintenance bid, and a business tax adjustment for aggregate extraction.

• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 12.06 regarding camping and storing personal property on public property
• Bid award to Yunex, LLC for streetlight maintenance in the amount of $358,717.40
• Proposal from Western Pump for $61,346.72 to replace the fuel dispensing system at the Highland Police Station
• Environmental services amendment for the Victoria Avenue Drainage and Street Improvement Project for $169,015
• Warrant Register No. 779 for $2,384,526.70 and Payroll of $229,747.96

The City Council approved the consent calendar (except Item 12) and authorized the iWorQ Systems service agreement amendment. It adopted Ordinance No. 472 establishing a revised fee and service charge schedule and adopted Resolution 2025‑037 increasing the business license tax on aggregate extraction by 2.62% for fiscal year 2025‑26. Additional actions included authorizing the sale of a surplus fire vehicle, extending landscape contracts, purchasing police‑station fuel dispensers, and awarding a streetlight maintenance contract.

• Approved consent calendar except Item 12 (5-0 roll‑call)
• Approved Item 12 iWorQ Systems service agreement amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 472 establishing fee and service charge schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑034 ordering sale of one surplus fire department vehicle (5-0)
• Extended Landscape Maintenance Districts contract with RP Landscape & Irrigation, Inc., adding 3.2% increase (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two fuel dispensers for police station for $61,346.72 (5-0)
• Awarded streetlight maintenance contract to Yunex, LLC for $358,717.40 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑037 fixing business license tax on aggregate extraction, raising it 2.62% (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a service agreement amendment and three-year extension with iWorQ Systems, Inc. The software provides web-based permitting and licensing services for several city departments. The updated agreement includes new language regarding termination with cause.

• 3-year extension for iWorQ web-based permitting and services
• Annual subscription for Community Development Enterprise Package: $31,095.00
• Annual subscription for Entity Management Enterprise: $20,500.00
• Annual Custom Data Plan: $2,500.00
• Annual Permit Management - Plan Review: $3,000.00

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will discuss establishing employee salaries and a budget transfer to fund temporary personnel. The body will also receive an informational briefing on investment strategies from Optimized Investment Partners (OIP).

• Resolution No. 2025- to establish employee salaries
• Budget adjustment of $225,735 from General Fund - Technology Enhancements to Building Services - Salaries
• Approval of job descriptions for temporary accountant and intern positions
• Informational briefing from Optimized Investment Partners (OIP) regarding investment approach and cash management

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will vote to adopt Resolution No. 2025, which sets employee salaries and moves $225,735 from the General Fund Technology Enhancements account to the Building Services Salaries account to fund temporary accountant and intern positions. The meeting also includes approval of the June 24, 2025 minutes and an informational briefing on Optimized Investment Partners' investment strategy.

• Approve minutes from the June 24, 2025 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee meeting
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025 establishing employee salaries
• Approve a $225,735 budget adjustment from Account 001-2516 (General Fund – Technology Enhancements) to Account 042-9510-3010 (Building Services – Salaries)
• Approve job descriptions for two temporary accountant positions and one intern position
• Provide an informational briefing on Optimized Investment Partners' investment strategy

The subcommittee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended not using services from Optimized Investment Partners. It adopted Resolution No. 2025, approved a $225,735 budget transfer to cover temporary accountant and intern salaries, and approved their job descriptions.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommended against services from Optimized Investment Partners
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025 establishing employee salaries
• Approved $225,735 budget transfer from General Fund – Technology Enhancements (Account 001-2516) to Building Services – Salaries (Account 042-9510-3010)
• Approved job description for temporary accountant position
• Approved job description for temporary intern position

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 15, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 15, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a Biennial Budget for fiscal years 2025-2027, vote on approving a five-year contract with CAL FIRE for fire protection services from July 2025 to June 2030, and approve the final map for Tract 20387. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation.

• Adoption of Biennial Budget for FY 2025-2027
• Approval of five-year CAL FIRE contract (July 2025 – June 2030)
• Final Map approval for Tract 20387
• Closed session for anticipated litigation (one case)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a five-year, $46,437,819 CAL FIRE contract for fire and paramedic services (July 2025–June 2030), approve the final map for Tract 20387, and hold a public hearing to adopt a biennial budget for fiscal years 2025–2027. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation.

• Approve CAL FIRE contract for $46,437,819 (July 2025–June 2030) for fire prevention and paramedic services
• Final map approval for Tract 20387
• Public hearing on Resolution adopting Biennial Budget for FY 2025–2027
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)

The council approved a contract with CAL FIRE for July 1 2025 through June 30 2030 and authorized the mayor to sign it. It also approved the final map for Tract 20387. Finally, the council adopted the biennial budget for fiscal years 2025‑2027, projecting modest surpluses. All three motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved CAL FIRE contract (July 1 2025‑June 30 2030) and authorized mayor to sign (5-0)
• Approved Final Map for Tract 20387 (5-0)
• Adopted Biennial Budget for FY 2025‑2027 (5-0)

City Council

This is an adjourned regular meeting of the Highland City Council. The council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 and will also discuss a contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.

• Public hearing on adoption of the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027
• Contract with CAL FIRE for fire protection services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from a previous meeting and authorizing an amendment to extend the contract for school crossing guard services through the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Amendment to extend All City Management contract for school crossing guard services
• Authorization to execute future amendments up to $99,999.99

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from its May 20 meeting and authorize an amendment to extend the All City Management contract for school crossing guard services for fiscal year 2025/2026. The contract cost is estimated at $74,800.80, a 3.71% increase from the prior year. The agenda also notes that the city increasingly relies on General Fund transfers to cover crossing guard costs due to insufficient traffic fine revenue.

• Approve minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting
• Authorize contract amendment with All City Management Services for school crossing guard services at $74,800.80 for FY 2025/2026
• Contract renewal includes a 3.71% increase ($2,678.60) over prior year
• General Fund transfers to Traffic Safety Fund projected at $58,530 for FY 2025/2026 and $68,725 for FY 2026/2027

The subcommittee approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. It also authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the All City Management Services contract for school crossing guard services for FY 2025‑2026 and any future amendments up to the subcommittee’s purchasing limit of $99,999.99.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorized City Manager to execute amendment to school crossing guard contract (up to $99,999.99)

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will meet to review and potentially approve the release of grading bonds for two commercial projects. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting.

• Bond release for Tractor Supply Store (Parcel 3, P. M. 20403)
• Release of two grading bonds for Costco Warehouse and Fuel facility (P. M. 20878)
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Public Works Subcommittee approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It released the grading bond for the Tractor Supply Store (Parcel 3, P.M. 20403) after required improvements were completed. It also released two grading bonds for the Costco Warehouse and Fuel Facility (P.M. 20878) after required improvements were completed.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Released grading bond for Tractor Supply Store (Parcel 3, P.M. 20403)
• Released grading bond for Costco Warehouse (P.M. 20878)
• Released grading bond for Costco Fuel Facility (P.M. 20878)

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will consider approving the minutes from April 8, 2025, and releasing grading bonds for two commercial projects. Recommendations include releasing a $59,100 bond for Tractor Supply Store at 27430 Base Line and two bonds totaling $236,380 for the Costco Warehouse and Fuel facility at 28000 Greenspot Road, as improvements have been completed.

• Release of $59,100 grading bond for Tractor Supply Store (Parcel 3, PM 20403) at 27430 Base Line
• Release of $148,617 on-site grading bond for Costco Warehouse and Fuel facility (PM 20878) at 28000 Greenspot Road
• Release of $87,763 off-site grading bond for Costco Warehouse and Fuel facility (PM 20878) at 28000 Greenspot Road
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025, Public Works Subcommittee meeting

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will consider and vote on Resolution No. HA2025- adopting a Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027. This is the only business item on the agenda. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Consideration of Resolution No. HA2025- adopting a Biennial Budget for FY 2025-2027

Housing Authority

The Highland Housing Authority is meeting to decide on the adoption of a two-year budget. The proposal outlines estimated revenues, expenditures, and fund balance reserves for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years.

• Resolution No. HA2025- adopting a Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027
• Estimated expenditures of $271,345 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Estimated expenditures of $265,820 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Estimated revenues of $240,465 (FY 2025-26) and $246,605 (FY 2026-27)
• Estimated fund balance reserves of $4,523,647 (FY 2025-26) and $4,504,432 (FY 2026-27)

The Housing Authority held a special meeting on June 24, 2025 at the Donahue Council Chambers. Members voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution HA2025-002, establishing the biennial budget for fiscal years 2025‑2027. No other items were discussed.

• Adopted Biennial Budget FY 2025‑2027 (5-0)

Housing Authority

This is an adjourned special meeting of the Highland Housing Authority, originally scheduled for June 10, 2025, now rescheduled to June 24, 2025. The sole item on the agenda is consideration of adoption of the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027. No other business is listed.

• Consider adoption of the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-2027 via Resolution SARDA2025. Public comment is limited to this agenda item.

• Resolution SARDA2025 adopting a Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency will hold an adjourned special meeting to consider adopting a biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-2027. The recommended resolution would authorize total expenditures of $7,250,020 for 2025-2026 and $7,169,240 for 2026-2027. The budget covers property tax revenue, debt service, and administrative costs.

• Resolution No. SARDA2025- adopting biennial budget with expenditures of $7,250,020 (FY2025-2026) and $7,169,240 (FY2026-2027); revenues from secured property taxes and interest; includes debt principal and interest payments

The Board of Directors of the Successor Agency adopted Resolution SARDA2025-001, establishing the biennial budget for fiscal years 2025 through 2027. The motion was made by Vice Chair McCallon, seconded by Member Saldana, and carried with a 5‑0 vote. No other business was addressed.

• Adopted biennial budget for FY 2025‑2027 (5-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will hold an adjourned special meeting on June 24, 2025. At this meeting the agency will consider adopting the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025‑2027. The agenda consists of this single budget item.

• Consider adoption of the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025‑2027

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to determine whether the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the General Plan, and another to approve an addendum to the previously mitigated negative declaration for the Victoria Avenue Roadway Improvements Project. The consent calendar includes approval of the May 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Public comment may be submitted by email or made in person.

• Consent Calendar: Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025 regular meeting.
• Public Hearing: Resolution to find the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-2026 consistent with the City's General Plan.
• Public Hearing: Resolution to approve an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Victoria Avenue Roadway Improvements Project (ENV-18-005).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a finding that the City's five-year Capital Improvement Program (FY2025-2030) is consistent with the General Plan, and approval of an addendum to the environmental review for the Victoria Avenue Roadway Improvements Project. The commission will also vote on the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Finding that the FY25/26 Capital Improvement Program (40 projects, $224.9M) conforms with the General Plan
• Approval of Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration for Victoria Avenue Roadway Improvements (ENV-18-005)
• CIP includes bridges, interchanges, pavement management, storm drains, signals, streets, sidewalks, facilities, operations & maintenance
• Proposed capital budget for FY25/26-26/27: $96.7M available funding including carryovers

The commission approved the June 17 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 2025‑012, finding the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program conforms to the General Plan, also by a 4‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 2025‑013, approving an addendum to the Victoria Avenue Roadway Improvements project's environmental documents, with a 3‑0 vote and one commissioner abstaining.

• Approve June 17 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-012 finding FY 2025-26 CIP consistent with General Plan (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-013 approving addendum to Victoria Avenue Roadway Improvements project (3-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting two ordinances that update the municipal code on zoning, business licenses, health and safety, accessory dwelling units, and other land-use provisions. It also will vote on a 5% across-the-board salary increase for all employees effective July 1, 2025, and several resolutions for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, including appropriations limit, investment policy, and special taxes for community facilities districts. Consent items include approval of a $3.45 million warrant register and final map for Tract 20387.

• Second reading of Ordinance 470 (zoning, business licenses, health and safety updates) and Ordinance 471 (accessory dwelling unit requirements)
• 5% across-the-board employee salary adjustment effective July 1, 2025, with potential further increase in 2026/2027
• Warrant Register No. 778 for $3,448,253.47 and payroll of $226,118.51
• Resolution establishing appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
• Final map approval for Tract 20387

City Council

The Highland City Council approved the consent calendar and the June 10 warrant register totaling $3,448,253.47 plus payroll. It adopted resolutions setting the FY 2025/26 appropriations limit, a 5% employee salary increase, and three community facilities special tax districts. Ordinance 469 designating fire‑hazard zones and Ordinances 470 and 471 amending the municipal code were also approved, along with a Wildland Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0 roll call)
• Approved Warrant Register No. 778 for $3,448,253.47 and payroll $226,118.51
• Adopted Resolution 2025-016 establishing appropriations limit for FY 2025/26
• Adopted Resolution 2025-018 authorizing a 5% across‑the‑board salary increase for all employees
• Approved special tax districts 90-1, 2001-1, and 2007-1 for FY 2025/26
• Adopted Ordinance 469 designating fire hazard severity zones (second reading, waived further reading)
• Adopted Ordinances 470 and 471 amending municipal code on land use and accessory dwelling units (second reading, waived further reading)
• Approved Wildland Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE for FY 2025/26

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a draft resolution to adjust solid‑waste collection rates for residential service to $34.84 per month and for commercial service to $278.05 per month, which would become effective July 1 2025. The Council will also review a draft resolution directing the County Tax Collector on how to bill the associated charge on the 2025‑2026 property‑tax roll. Objections and protests listed in Attachment 7 will be considered before any adoption, and the Council may modify the charge but may not increase it.

• Proposed residential refuse collection rate of $34.84 per month (approximately $1.25 lower than the survey average)
• Proposed commercial refuse and recycling rate of $278.05 per month (approximately $15.10 higher than the survey average)
• Draft Resolution No. 2025 – New Rate Schedule to take effect July 1 2025
• Draft Resolution directing the County Tax Collector to bill the waste charge on the 2025‑2026 property tax roll
• Public hearing to consider objections; protests documented in Attachment 7

City Council

The City Council will receive a letter from property owners Joseph Lo and Helen Lo, who live at 7783 Calle Carrisa Street. The letter opposes a proposed increase in charges for trash, recycling, and organic collection services that were negotiated with Burrtec Waste Industries. No decision on the fee change is indicated in this agenda item.

• Letter from Joseph Lo and Helen Lo opposing proposed increase in trash, recycling, and organic collection fees negotiated with Burrtec Waste Industries (property: 7783 Calle Carrisa Street)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will consider approving the minutes from the May 13 special meeting and will continue discussion of Resolution No. HA2025, which adopts a biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-2027, to the June 24, 2025 meeting. No final action on the budget is expected at this meeting.

• Approve minutes of May 13, 2025 special meeting
• Continue Resolution No. HA2025 (biennial budget for FY 2025-2027) to June 24, 2025

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will vote on approving the May 13, 2025 special meeting minutes and consider a recommendation to continue a resolution adopting a biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-2027 to the June 24, 2025 meeting. The budget proposes expenditures of $271,345 for FY 2025-2026 and $265,820 for FY 2026-2027.

• Approve minutes from May 13, 2025 special meeting, which include adoption of a Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program for East Highlands Village flood damage
• Resolution HA2025- to adopt a biennial budget for FY 2025-2027: $271,345 (FY25-26), $265,820 (FY26-27) — recommended to be continued to June 24 due to absent board members

The Authority approved the May 13, 2025 special meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. They also moved to continue the biennial 2025‑2027 budget resolution to the adjourned meeting on June 24, 2025, which passed 4‑0.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Continued budget resolution to June 24, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting. The sole legislative item is a resolution to adopt a biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-2027, but staff recommends continuing that item to the June 24, 2025 meeting. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 regular meeting.

• Resolution No. SARDA2025- Adopting a Biennial Budget for FY 2025-2027 — recommended to be continued to June 24, 2025.
• Consent calendar: Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 Regular Meeting.

Successor Agency

The board is considering approving prior meeting minutes and will continue discussion of a biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-2027 to a later date due to anticipated member absence.

• Approval of December 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Resolution No. SARDA2025- adopting a biennial budget of $7,250,020 for FY2025-2026 and $7,169,240 for FY2026-2027
• Item continued to June 24, 2025 meeting

The council approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting with a 4-0 vote. The resolution to adopt the biennial budget for FY 2025‑2027 was postponed to the June 24, 2025 meeting, also by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Postponed biennial budget adoption to June 24, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will consider two agenda items. First, it will vote to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2025 special meeting. Second, staff will present the Residential Fencing Guidelines for the Highland Historic District for the board’s review and potential revision.

• Approve minutes from the May 1, 2025 special meeting (Consent Calendar item 1)
• Review and consider revision of Residential Fencing Guidelines for the Highland Historic District (Business Item 2)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will review and potentially revise the residential fencing guidelines for the Highland Historic District. The district includes 102 contributing and 32 noncontributing properties.

• Review of Residential Fencing Guidelines for the Highland Historic District
• Approval of minutes from the May 1, 2025 Special Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 special meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The board also voted to table the discussion of residential fencing guidelines for the Highland Historic District until the August 7, 2025 meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled residential fencing guidelines discussion until Aug 7, 2025 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent item to authorize the Mayor to execute an amended Schedule A contract for law enforcement services with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for FY 2025/2026. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda.

• Consent item: Sheriff's Department Schedule A Contract Amendment for FY 2025/2026
• Recommendation from Finance/Personnel Subcommittee to authorize executing the amended contract

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a $13,866,585 amended Schedule A contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services for FY 2025-2026. The contract represents a $826,323 increase from the prior year and adds one Office Specialist and three deputy positions. Deputies are currently in salary negotiations, so no additional salary increases are included at this time. $310,625 of the total will be reimbursed by East Valley Water District.

• Approval of $13,866,585 Sheriff's Department Schedule A contract amendment for FY 2025-2026, including addition of 1 Office Specialist and 3 deputy positions

The City Council voted 4‑0 to approve the consent calendar. The approval authorizes the Mayor to execute the amended Schedule A contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for law‑enforcement services for fiscal year 2025‑2026. No other business was taken up.

• Approved consent calendar including Sheriff's Dept Schedule A contract amendment (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute amended Schedule A contract for FY 2025/26 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a recommendation from the Finance/Personnel Subcommittee to authorize the Mayor to execute an amended Schedule A contract for law‑enforcement services with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to agenda items.

• Authorize Mayor to execute amended Schedule A contract for law‑enforcement services with San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (FY 2025‑2026)

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended Schedule A contract for law enforcement services with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for FY 2025/2026. The proposal includes increasing service levels by adding three deputy positions and one office specialist.

• Law Enforcement Services contract amendment for FY 2025/2026 totaling $13,866,585
• Proposed cost increase of $826,323 over the 2024-2025 contract
• Addition of 3 deputy positions and 1 office specialist
• Reimbursement of $310,625 from EVWD
• Replacement of Pickup Truck (Unit #05017) with 4x4 Chevrolet Silverado (Unit #06261)

City Council

The City Council special meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall has been cancelled. The previously set agenda items are continued to a special meeting on the same date at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Agenda items continued to June 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• City Hall Council Chambers, 27215 Base Line

Planning Commission

The regular June 3, 2025 meeting of the Highland Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 17, 2025.

• No items; meeting was cancelled

City Council

The Highland City Council and its Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority will meet on May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The sole legislative item is a discussion of the 2025‑2027 Preliminary Budget. Public comments are limited to agenda items and each speaker may speak for up to three minutes.

• Discuss the 2025‑2027 Preliminary Budget

City Council

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will hold a joint study session to discuss the 2025-2027 Preliminary Budget, which was distributed the week of May 6, 2025. No formal action will be taken; the session is for questions and comments. Changes will be incorporated into a final draft to be presented at a public hearing on June 10, 2025.

• Discussion of the 2025-2027 Preliminary Biennial Budget for the City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider recommending to City Council several fiscal items for FY 2025/2026, including an annual investment policy, an appropriations limit, confirmation of city treasurer authority, and special taxes for three community facilities districts. They will also review a proposed five-year contract with Cal-Fire for fire protection services and an ordinance establishing a fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system. The subcommittee is also expected to approve minutes from the April 2025 meeting.

• Five-year contract with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal-Fire) for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030
• Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025/2026
• Appropriations Limit for FY 2025/2026
• Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 90-1, No. 2001-1, and No. 2007-1 for FY 2025/2026
• Ordinance establishing a fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review and recommend several items to the City Council, including a five-year contract with Cal Fire for fire protection services, annual investment policy and appropriations limit, and annual special taxes for three community facilities districts. The subcommittee will also consider an ordinance establishing a fee and service charge cost comparison system. All items are recommendations for City Council action.

• 5-year Cal Fire contract for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030
• Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025/2026 (no changes proposed)
• Appropriations Limit for FY 2025/2026
• Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 90-1
• Ordinance establishing a fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the April 21, 2025 minutes and several items to be forwarded to City Council, including the FY 2025/2026 investment policy, appropriations limit, and confirmation of the City Treasurer's authority under Government Code §53607. It also approved the annual special tax for Community Facilities Districts No. 90-1, 2001-1, and 2007-1 for FY 2025/2026, and recommended an ordinance to establish a fee and service‑charge revenue/cost comparison system.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes
• Approved Investment Policy for FY 2025/2026 to be brought to City Council
• Approved Appropriations Limit for FY 2025/2026 to be brought to City Council
• Approved confirmation of City Treasurer authority per Government Code §53607 to be brought to City Council
• Approved Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities Districts No. 90-1, 2001-1, and 2007-1 for FY 2025/2026 to be brought to City Council
• Approved Cal‑Fire contract (July 1 2025 – June 30 2030) and authorized mayor to sign
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance establishing fee and service‑charge revenue/cost comparison system

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review the proposed operating expenditures and revenues for the 2025-2027 fiscal years and recommend approval to the City Council. The final draft of the budget is scheduled for a public hearing on June 10, 2025.

• Review of 2025-2027 operating expenditures and revenues
• Recommendation to City Council for budget approval
• Public hearing scheduled for June 10, 2025

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed operating expenditures and revenues for 2025-2027. The body will determine whether to recommend these budget items for approval by the City Council.

• Review of 2025-2027 Budget Operation Expenditures and Revenues

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee is reviewing a proposed five-year contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) for fire prevention and paramedic services. The subcommittee is asked to recommend that the City Council approve the contract and a corresponding resolution.

• Proposed contract with Cal Fire for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030
• Fiscal impact not to exceed $49,213,896 over the 5-year term
• Recommendation to approve the Non-Municipal Staffing Cooperative Agreement
• Addition of a third platoon at each station to meet a reduced standard work week of 66 hours
• Proposed resolution to approve the contract

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if the property at 26187 Baseline St is a public nuisance. If declared, the commission may authorize the abatement of the nuisance.

• Public hearing regarding public nuisance and abatement at 26187 Baseline St (APN 1192-091-02)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider declaring a public nuisance and authorizing abatement at 26187 Baseline Street. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the April 1, 2025 regular meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing to declare public nuisance at 26187 Baseline St (APN 1192-091-02, owned by Randall Linde and Gary M Myers) and authorize abatement under Title 8 Chapter 8.32 of the Highland Municipal Code
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from the April 1, 2025 regular meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then adopted Appeals Board Resolution No. 2025‑011, declaring a public nuisance at 26187 Baseline St and ordering the owner to abate it, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-011 declaring public nuisance at 26187 Baseline St and ordering abatement (4-0)

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold a special meeting on May 13, 2025. The agenda includes a closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (People' s Collective for Environmental Justice v. Inland Valley Development Agency, San Bernardino County Court Case No. CIVSB2510434). A second closed‑session conference will address anticipated litigation exposure (one case). No other items are listed for public action.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel – existing litigation: People' s Collective for Environmental Justice v. Inland Valley Development Agency (Case No. CIVSB2510434)
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation exposure (one case)

The City Council met in a closed session to review an existing lawsuit (People's Collective for Environmental Justice v. Inland Valley Development Agency, case No. CIVSB2510434) and to consider a potential new litigation exposure. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider a housing element implementation ordinance to update rental unit regulations and accessory dwelling unit rules for state housing law compliance. Other items include adopting fire hazard severity zones as recommended by CAL FIRE, fixing the paramedic special tax rate for FY 2025/2026, and approving a contract extension for animal control services. The council will also hold a public hearing on vacancies under Assembly Bill 2561 and consider an amendment to the City Manager employment agreement. Consent items include warrant register approval and rejections of two claims.

• Approve housing element implementation ordinance (Ordinance No.) amending Titles 5, 8, and 16 for 6th Cycle Housing Element programs and state law updates, including ADU regulations
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025- fixing the Highland Paramedic Special Tax rate for FY 2025/2026
• Approve contract extension with San Bernardino County for animal care and control for FY 2025/2026 at $520,404
• Approve emergency generator installation at Fire Station 541 ($114,710.31) and Fire Station 542 ($115,697.05) via Sourcewell cooperative
• Approve Special Event Permit and co-sponsorship for Immanuel Baptist Church 4th of July fireworks display with fee waivers totaling approximately $15,402.62

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider several approvals, including a $520,404 extension of the San Bernardino County animal care contract for FY 2025/2026. Other items include waiving ordinance readings, adopting minutes, and authorizing emergency generator purchases for fire stations. The council will also address a planning commission vacancy and adopt a resolution extending the local emergency proclamation for the Line Fire.

• Approve contract extension with San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control Services for $520,404 (FY 2025/2026)
• Authorize emergency generator purchases: $114,710.31 for Fire Station 541 and $115,697.05 for Fire Station 542
• Waive reading of all ordinances and read by title only
• Declare two vacant seats on the Planning Commission and direct advertisement
• Adopt Resolution extending the Line Fire local emergency proclamation

The council approved the consent calendar, which included routine approvals such as the warrant register and rejection of two claims. It adopted Resolution 2025‑009 to continue the local emergency proclamation for the Line Fire and declared two Planning Commission seats vacant. The council approved a $520,404 contract extension for animal care services, authorized an amended Sheriff's Department law‑enforcement contract, and approved emergency generator purchases for two fire stations. Finally, it fixed the Highland paramedic special tax rate at $19 for residential and $38 for commercial properties and approved a special event permit for a Fourth‑of‑July fireworks display, waiving $15,402.62 in fees.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0) covering routine items and waiving ordinance readings
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑009 extending the Line Fire local emergency proclamation
• Declared two Planning Commission seats vacant and directed the clerk to advertise
• Approved $520,404 contract extension with San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control Services (FY 2025/26)
• Authorized Mayor to execute amended Sheriff’s Department Schedule A contract and approved Amendment 4 with East Valley Water District
• Approved emergency generator contracts for Fire Stations 541 ($114,710.31) and 542 ($115,697.05) via Sourcewell
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑014 fixing the paramedic special tax at $19 residential and $38 commercial (5‑0)
• Approved Special Event Permit SEP 25‑001 for Immanuel Baptist Church, waiving $15,402.62 in fees

City Council

The City Council will consider Municipal Code Amendment (MCA-24-001) to update the Housing Element Implementation Ordinance and revise the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations in the Highland Municipal Code. The amendment aligns the city’s ADU rules with State Senate Bill 477 (effective March 25 2024) and Senate Bill 1211 (effective Jan 1 2025) and continues the ban on constructing ADUs in high fire‑severity zones. It also maintains the prohibition on ADUs in areas lacking sewer service and reflects the Planning Commission’s recommendation in Resolution No. 25-007 after the April 1 2025 public hearing.

• Amendment to Section 16.44.180 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 16
• Continuation of ban on ADUs in high fire severity zones
• Alignment with Senate Bill 477 (Mar 25 2024) and Senate Bill 1211 (Jan 1 2025)
• Prohibition of ADUs in areas without sewer service
• Planning Commission Recommendation Resolution No. 25-007 after April 1 2025 public hearing

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will consider whether Highland should join a joint opposition letter to the legislature regarding Assembly Bill 1358, which concerns the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program. The subcommittee will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Assembly Bill 1358 (Valencia) Santa Ana River Conservancy Program: consideration of joining joint opposition letter
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2025 meeting

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will discuss whether the City of Highland should join a coalition in opposing Assembly Bill 1358. The bill proposes allocating at least 60% of certain Santa Ana River Conservancy funds to the lower river region in Orange County.

• Discussion of Assembly Bill 1358 (Valencia) regarding Santa Ana River Conservancy Program funding
• Review of a joint opposition letter to the legislature
• Approval of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The Legislative Subcommittee approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. It also approved the City’s participation in a joint opposition letter to the legislature regarding Assembly Bill 1358, the Valencia Santa Ana River Conservancy Program. No other business was taken.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (as submitted)
• Approved City’s inclusion in joint opposition letter on Assembly Bill 1358

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will consider adopting Resolution HA2025- to re-institute the Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program on an as-needed basis for residential properties in East Highlands Village damaged by flooding, mud, and debris flows from the February 2025 rainstorm. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 regular meeting.

• Approve minutes of December 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Adopt Resolution HA2025- to re-institute the Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program for storm-damaged East Highlands Village properties

Housing Authority

At a special meeting, the Highland Housing Authority will consider approving December 2024 meeting minutes and a resolution to reinstitute a Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program for residential properties in East Highlands Village damaged by the February 2025 rainstorm, mud, and debris flows.

• Approve minutes from December 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Adopt Resolution No. HA2025- to reinstitute the Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program
• Grants limited to $25,000 per property for storm damage restoration
• Funding from Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund and former RDA capital funds (approx. $976,500 available)
• Program available to 16 affected homes, including those with mud intrusion into accessory structures or main residence

The Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 regular meeting. It also unanimously adopted Resolution HA2025‑01, re‑instituting a Single‑Family Rehabilitation Grant Program to help East Highlands Village residents repair damage from the February 2025 rain, mud and debris flows.

• Approved Dec 10 2024 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution HA2025‑01 establishing Single‑Family Rehabilitation Grant Program (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss an ordinance amending fireworks regulations. The proposal seeks to increase administrative fines for illegal fireworks and authorize enhanced enforcement efforts.

• Proposed Ordinance to amend HMG Chapters 1.20, 2.56, and 8.58 regarding fireworks fines and enforcement

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to increase administrative fines for illegal fireworks to the state maximum of $2,000. The proposal includes enhancing code enforcement efforts and introducing a pilot program for July 4, 2025, using dashcam video to cite property owners.

• Proposed increase of illegal fireworks administrative fines from $1,000 to $2,000
• Proposed pilot program for July 4, 2025, using unmarked vehicles and dashcams to document violations
• Amendments to Highland Municipal Code Chapters 1.20, 2.56, and 8.58
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding unrepresented employees
• Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation

The council voted 5-0 to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 468, which raises the maximum fireworks fine from $1,000 to $2,000 and authorizes enhanced enforcement efforts. The motion also directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 468 to increase fireworks fines (5-0)
• Directed staff to file Notice of Exemption with County Clerk (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding an environmental addendum for a bridge replacement project and a permit for a religious institution expansion. Staff has recommended approval for both items.

• Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Base Line Bridge Replacement Project at Base Line and City Creek
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-003) for the Inland Empire Indonesian Seventh-Day Adventist Church expansion at 7480 Sterling Ave.
• Design Review Application (DRA 24-008) for a 10,250 square foot multipurpose building and parking lot at 7480 Sterling Ave.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items. First, it will consider adopting an addendum to the environmental review for the Base Line Bridge Replacement Project, which includes design modifications such as a wider bridge and removal of a multipurpose trail. Second, it will consider a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for the expansion of the Inland Empire Indonesian Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 7480 Sterling Ave, including a 10,250 sq ft multipurpose building and parking lot.

• Base Line Bridge Replacement Project environmental addendum with design changes: wider bridge (98 ft vs 95.5 ft), pedestrian overlook, removal of multipurpose trail
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-003) and Design Review (DRA 24-008) for church expansion at 7480 Sterling Ave
• New conservation measures (CM-1 through CM-25) added to the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for biological resources
• Project updates include 6-foot pedestrian corridors instead of 5-foot and a 12-foot striped median instead of 16-foot

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing an addendum to the 2018 Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Base Line Bridge Replacement Project over City Creek. The project would replace the existing bridge with a wider, raised structure to improve flood capacity and safety. The addendum updates the environmental analysis, including design changes and a revised mitigation monitoring plan.

• Project location: Base Line Road at City Creek, 0.4 mile east of SR-210
• Proposed bridge: 600 feet long, 95.5 feet wide, with four 12-foot lanes, 16-foot median, 8-foot shoulders, and 5-foot pedestrian corridors
• Bridge raised to provide 2.5-foot freeboard over maximum water surface elevation
• 2018 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration originally adopted March 23, 2018
• Addendum includes updated biological assessment, jurisdictional delineation, and noise study

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board holds a special meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof-mounted photovoltaic panels on a contributing residence in the Highland Historic District. The board will also hold a post-event discussion of the 2025 annual Citrus Harvest Festival. Public comment is accepted in person or by email.

• Certificate of Appropriateness No. 25-004 for roof-mounted solar panels at 27225 Nona Ave (owner Sean Cobb)
• Post-event discussion of the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival (vendors, car show, walking tour, entertainment, marketing)
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from April 3, 2025 special meeting
• Community input period for items not on the agenda

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will consider approving Certificate of Appropriateness No. 25-004 for roof‑mounted photovoltaic panels on a detached garage at 27225 Nona Ave, a contributing property in the Highland Historic District. The board will also adopt minutes from the April 3 special meeting and discuss the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival. Public comments were invited but none were received.

• Approve COA 25-004 for solar panels on 27225 Nona Ave garage
• Adopt minutes from April 3, 2025 special meeting
• Discuss 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival vendors, car show, tour, entertainment, marketing

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 special meeting with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved Certificate of Appropriateness No. 25‑004, allowing roof‑mounted photovoltaic panels on a detached garage at 27225 Nona Ave, with a 3‑0 vote. The board discussed the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival but took no formal action.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved COA 25-004 for roof‑mounted solar panels at 27225 Nona Ave (3-0)

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee is meeting to review Assembly Bill 647 regarding residential housing development approvals. The body will provide direction on whether to send an opposition letter to the legislature.

• Discussion of Assembly Bill 647 (Gonzalez M.) regarding Housing Development Approvals: Residential Units
• Approval of April 15, 2025 minutes

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will discuss Assembly Bill 647, which would allow up to eight housing units on lots with a single-family home, potentially reaching 16 units including ADUs, without environmental review or public input. The subcommittee will decide whether to send an opposition letter to the legislature. They will also approve minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Assembly Bill 647 (Gonzalez) on housing development approvals; potential opposition letter
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. It also approved sending an opposition letter to the state legislature regarding Assembly Bill 647, which deals with housing development approvals for residential units.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Approved sending opposition letter to legislature on Assembly Bill 647 (no vote tally provided)

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will review a proposal for a 1% sales tax increase, discuss amendments to the fireworks ordinance, and consider restructuring the code enforcement division.

• Review recommendation for a 1% sales tax increase
• Review fireworks ordinance amendments and fine increases
• Review proposed code enforcement restructuring
• Review minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will approve the December 2022 meeting minutes and discuss three proposals: a possible 1% local sales and use tax increase, amendments to increase fireworks fines and enforcement, and a restructuring of the Code Enforcement Division. Recommendations will be made to the City Council where appropriate.

• Approve minutes from the December 20, 2022 meeting
• Review and recommend a 1% local sales tax measure to fund public safety and infrastructure projects
• Consider increasing administrative fines for illegal fireworks and enhancing enforcement
• Approve proposed restructuring of the Code Enforcement Division to expedite due process

The subcommittee approved the December 20, 2022 meeting minutes. It recommended that the Public Safety and Infrastructure Sales Tax Increase be brought forward to the City Council for approval. It also recommended increasing fireworks fines and enhancing enforcement, and suggested further discussion on restructuring the Code Enforcement Division.

• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended Public Safety and Infrastructure Tax Increase be forwarded to City Council
• Recommended increasing administrative fireworks fines under State Fireworks Law
• Recommended enhanced code enforcement efforts for fireworks
• Recommended further discussion on Code Enforcement Division restructuring

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review and recommend forwarding the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024/2025-2028/2029) to the City Council for approval. They will also consider two amendments to the Sheriff's Department Schedule A contract: one for FY 2024/2025 replacing a pickup truck with a 4x4 Chevrolet Silverado, and another for FY 2025/2026 adding an Office Specialist position and amending the reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a closed session for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees.

• Review and recommend 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024/2025-2028/2029) to City Council
• Sheriff's Department Schedule A amendment (FY 2024/2025) replacing Pickup Truck #05017 with 4x4 Chevrolet Silverado (Unit 06261)
• Sheriff's Department Schedule A amendment (FY 2025/2026) adding one Office Specialist position
• Amendment No. 4 to Reimbursement Agreement with East Valley Water District for law enforcement services (FY 2025/2026)
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for all unrepresented employees

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review and recommend the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) totaling $224.9 million for City Council approval. It will also consider amendments to Sheriff's Department law enforcement contracts, including vehicle replacement and adding an Office Specialist position, and an amendment to the reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District. The subcommittee will also approve minutes from two prior meetings and hold a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Approve minutes from April 8 and April 10, 2025 meetings.
• Recommend 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) totaling $224.9 million for City Council approval.
• Amend Sheriff's Department Schedule A for FY2024/25 to replace pickup truck with a 4x4 Chevrolet Silverado.
• Amend Sheriff's Department Schedule A for FY2025/26 adding one Office Specialist position and execute Amendment No. 4 to the reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District for law enforcement services.
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for all unrepresented employees.

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 10 meetings. It recommended that the 5‑Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2024‑2029 be forwarded to the City Council. The subcommittee approved two amendments to the Sheriff’s Department Schedule A contract—one for FY 2024‑25 replacing a pickup truck with a Chevrolet Silverado, and another for FY 2025‑26 adding an Office Specialist position—and also approved Amendment No. 4 to the reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District. No other business was taken up.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 meeting
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 meeting
• Recommended 5‑Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024‑2029) be sent to City Council
• Approved amendment to Schedule A contract FY 2024‑25, replacing pickup truck #05017 with 4x4 Chevrolet Silverado #06261, to be forwarded to City Council
• Approved amendment to Schedule A contract FY 2025‑26, adding one Office Specialist position, to be forwarded to City Council
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to the reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District for FY 2025‑26

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee special meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. All agenda items originally set for this date have been continued to the subcommittee's next special meeting on April 21, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Agenda items continued to April 21, 2025 special meeting

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will consider whether to send opposition letters to the legislature regarding two Senate bills. Senate Bill 79 addresses transit-oriented development, and Senate Bill 634 relates to homelessness civil and criminal penalties. The subcommittee will also approve minutes from a past meeting.

• Discussion of Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) on transit-oriented development
• Discussion of Senate Bill 634 (Perez) on homelessness civil and criminal penalties
• Potential direction to send opposition letters to the legislature
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024

Legislative Subcommittee

The Legislative Subcommittee will determine whether to send opposition letters to the legislature regarding two state bills. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) regarding Transit-oriented Development
• Discussion of Senate Bill 634 (Perez) regarding Homelessness: Civil and Criminal Penalties
• Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Legislative Subcommittee approved the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting. It voted to send an opposition letter to the state legislature regarding Senate Bill 79, which deals with transit‑oriented development. It also voted to send an opposition letter concerning Senate Bill 634, which addresses civil and criminal penalties related to homelessness. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved sending opposition letter on SB 79 (Transit‑oriented Development) (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved sending opposition letter on SB 634 (Homelessness penalties) (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 6, 2025.

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will hold a special meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will receive staff updates on two trail projects and select a date for the 2025 Community Trails Day event for City Council approval.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Staff update regarding the Natural Parkland Trail
• Staff update regarding the Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project
• Selection of a date for the 29th Annual Community Trails Day

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee is holding a special meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive staff updates on the Natural Parkland Trail and the Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project (construction contract awarded to Matich Corp. on Jan 28, 2025). The committee will also discuss selecting a date for the 29th Annual Community Trails Day event, which requires City Council approval.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the current year
• Approval of minutes from the January 16, 2025 special meeting
• Verbal update on Natural Parkland Trail conditions and project status
• Update on Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project; construction contract awarded to Matich Corp. (Jan 28, 2025) and engineering proposal to Wildan Engineering
• Discussion to select a date for the 29th Annual Community Trails Day for City Council approval (budget $1,200)

The Community Trails Committee elected Richard Bowman as Chair and Erwin Fogerson as Vice Chair (4‑0). The committee approved the January 16 minutes (4‑0). It selected June 5, 2025 for the 29th Annual Community Trails Day and sent the recommendation to City Council (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Richard Bowman Chair (4-0)
• Elected Erwin Fogerson Vice Chair (4-0, absent)
• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Selected June 5, 2025 for 29th Annual Community Trails Day (4-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will hold a special meeting with a closed session to confer with the labor negotiator regarding unrepresented employees. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator (Carlos Zamano, City Manager) for all unrepresented employees (Gov. Code § 54957.6)

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee met on April 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Upright Conference Room, 27215 Base Line, Highland. No public comment or business items were presented. The subcommittee held a closed‑session conference with labor negotiator Carlos Zamano, City Manager, regarding all unrepresented employees under Government Code Section 54957.6. No decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding construction and management contracts for 9th Street transit stops and bikeway improvements. The body will also review HVAC repairs for the Highland Library and various claim considerations.

• Award of $744,131 construction contract to GJ Gentry General Engineering Inc. for 9th Street Transit Stops Sidewalk and Bikeway Improvements
• Approval of $94,703 for TKE Engineering, Inc. for construction management and inspection services
• Proposal of $52,698 to TRANE to replace the HVAC control system at the Highland Library
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 776 for $2,807,119.37 and Payroll of $237,482.36
• Consideration of claims from Steven Olson and Erick Smart

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider approving a $2.8 million warrant register, a $52,698 HVAC repair contract for the library, and a $744,131 construction contract for 9th Street transit improvements. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding potential litigation.

• Approve Warrant Register No. 776 for $2,807,119.37
• Award $744,131 construction contract for 9th Street transit stops
• Approve $52,698 HVAC system repair for Highland Library
• Designate Alternate Representative for SCAG 2025 Regional Conference
• Closed session regarding potential litigation at 8046 Central Ave

The council appointed Mayor Lilburn as the alternate SCAG representative (5‑0). It approved the HVAC control system replacement contract for the Highland Library at $52,698 and authorized the purchase. It awarded the 9th Street transit stops, sidewalk and bikeway construction contract to GJ Gentry General Engineering for $744,131 and approved related construction‑management services and budget adjustments.

• Appointed Mayor Lilburn as SCAG alternate representative (5‑0)
• Approved HVAC control system replacement contract for Highland Library – $52,698
• Awarded 9th Street Transit Stops, Sidewalk, and Bikeway construction contract to GJ Gentry – $744,131
• Approved construction‑management services contract to TKE Engineering – $94,703
• Approved budget adjustment to use $567,000 from Measure I fund for traffic improvements
• Approved budget adjustment adding $430,700 to TDA Article III expenditure account
• Approved Warrant Register No. 776 – $2,807,119.37 (payroll $237,482.36)
• Unanimously appointed Luis Gardea to the Community Trails Committee

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review and recommend to the City Council the approval of the proposed 2025-2027 operating expenditures and revenues. They will also consider reinstating the Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program to address residential property damage in East Highlands Village from the February 2025 rainstorm and mud debris flow. Additionally, they will approve the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a closed session for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees.

• Review and recommendation of 2025-2027 proposed operating expenditures and revenues
• Feasibility of reinstating Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program for East Highlands Village storm damage
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for all unrepresented employees

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review and recommend to City Council the 2025-2027 proposed biennial operating budget revenues and expenditures. They will also consider reinstituting the Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program to address residential property damage in East Highlands Village from the February 2025 rainstorm and mud debris flow. The subcommittee will approve prior meeting minutes and hold a closed session on labor negotiations with unrepresented employees.

• Review and recommend 2025-2027 proposed biennial operating budget (revenues and expenditures)
• Feasibility of reinstituting Single-Family Rehabilitation Grant Program for East Highlands Village storm damage
• Approve minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employees

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended that the City Council consider reinstating the Single‑Family Rehabilitation Grant Program for East Highlands Village damage. It also recommended that the City Council approve the proposed 2025‑2027 operating expenditures and revenues.

• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes
• Recommended City Council consider reinstating Single‑Family Rehabilitation Grant Program
• Recommended City Council approve 2025‑2027 operating expenditures and revenues

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will consider recommending adjustments to residential and commercial/industrial refuse collection rates effective July 1, 2025. They will also approve minutes from the October 2024 meeting and receive an update on storm monitoring and response.

• Approve minutes from October 30, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of adjustment in residential and commercial/industrial refuse collection rates starting July 1, 2025
• Receive update on storm monitoring and response

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will consider a proposed adjustment to residential and commercial refuse collection rates, with a recommended increase of $0.89 per month for basic residential service (to $34.84) and $0.71 for seniors (to $27.87). The subcommittee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive an update on storm monitoring and response. The rate change, requested by Burrtec, includes a CPI adjustment and changes in recycling/composting fees, effective July 1, 2025.

• Proposed residential rate increase: $0.89/month (2.62%) to $34.84
• Senior rate increase: $0.71/month to $27.87
• Commercial 3-yard dumpster weekly pickup: from $346.08 to $372.18/month (7.54%)
• Rate effective July 1, 2025 if recommended
• Also: approve Oct 30, 2024 minutes and storm update

The subcommittee approved the October 30, 2024 meeting minutes. It recommended establishing new residential and commercial/industrial refuse collection rates effective July 1, 2025. The committee also reviewed and gave input on storm monitoring and response efforts. The meeting was adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

• Approved October 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended new residential and commercial refuse collection rates effective July 1, 2025

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

This special meeting includes a consent calendar item to approve the March 6, 2025 special meeting minutes and a business item to receive and file the Certified Local Government Program 2023-2024 Annual Report. No other substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled. The meeting also provides time for community input on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025 special meeting
• Receive and file the Certified Local Government Program 2023-2024 Annual Report

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will hold a special meeting to consider approval of minutes from the March 6, 2025 special meeting and to receive and file the Certified Local Government Program 2023-2024 Annual Report. The annual report outlines preservation efforts and compliance with state and federal requirements. No new historic property designations or de-designations were reported.

• Consent calendar: approval of March 6, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Business item: receive and file CLG Program 2023-2024 Annual Report (citywide)
• No new local landmark designations or de-designations in the reporting period

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 special meeting with a 4-0 vote. The board also received and filed the Certified Local Government Program 2023-2024 Annual Report presented by the Community Development Director. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed Certified Local Government Program 2023-2024 Annual Report

Planning Commission

The commission will vote on a Municipal Code Amendment (24-001) that updates housing regulations, including new provisions for accessory dwelling units. It will also hold a continued public hearing on an administrative citation for unlicensed truck storage at 27356 5th St. Additionally, the commission will consider a one‑year extension for a warehouse design review application.

• Public hearing on Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 for unlicensed truck storage at 27356 5th St.
• Extension of time (EXT 25-001) for Design Review Application DRA 22-022 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 20680 for a 284,917‑sq‑ft warehouse at Palm Ave. and Meines St.
• Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-001 to adopt housing element ordinances, including ADU provisions and updates to Titles 5 and 16.

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a municipal code amendment to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including updates to rental unit regulations, ADU rules, and zoning code corrections. They will also consider a continued appeal of an administrative citation for unpermitted truck parking at 27356 5th St, a one-year extension for a warehouse and parcel map on Palm Ave and Meines St, and discuss preferred sites for high-density residential rezoning.

• Continued public hearing on appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 for unlicensed truck parking at 27356 5th St (APN 1201-301-16)
• One-year extension request (EXT 25-001) for a 284,917 sq ft warehouse and tentative parcel map (TPM 22-011) at Palm Ave and Meines St
• Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-001: Housing Element Implementation Ordinance amending Titles 5, 8, and 16, including ADU updates per state laws (AB 671, AB 1332, AB 976, AB 1033)
• Discussion on selecting a preferred site for potential rezoning to accommodate high-density multifamily residential development

The commission voted 4-0 to approve the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. It also voted 4-0 to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; a public hearing on an administrative citation was continued.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss one item on the consent calendar. The body will consider a resolution to reaffirm and extend the Proclamation of a Local Emergency resulting from the Line Fire.

• Resolution No 2025- to extend the Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Line Fire

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider Resolution No. 2025-XX to continue the proclamation of a local emergency for the Line Fire. The staff report notes the action has no immediate fiscal impact but enables the city to seek state and federal grant assistance. This item appears on the consent calendar and will be voted on at the special meeting.

• Resolution No. 2025-XX to extend the local emergency proclamation for the Line Fire
• No immediate budget or fiscal impact associated with the resolution
• Allows pursuit of state and federal grant assistance for fire recovery
• Proclamation originally issued Sep 11, 2024 and previously extended multiple times
• Public comment limited to agenda items; speakers limited to three minutes

The Highland City Council met on March 27, 2025 and approved the consent calendar by a 4‑1 roll‑call vote. The calendar included Resolution 2025‑008, which reaffirms and extends the local emergency declared for the Line Fire. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-008 reaffirming local emergency (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider declaring two properties as public nuisances under the Highland Municipal Code. If approved, the commission will authorize the abatement of these properties.

• Public hearing for public nuisance declaration and abatement at 25646 Base Line St. (World Redemption Church)
• Public hearing for public nuisance declaration and abatement at 26811 5th St. (Patriot 5th & Central LLC)
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to declare public nuisances and authorize abatement for two properties. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for public nuisance abatement at 25646 Base Line St. (World Redemption Church)
• Public hearing for public nuisance abatement at 26811 5th St. (Patriot 5th & Central LLC)

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel. The meeting agenda lists one item for closed session regarding the initiation of litigation.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation
• Public comment limited to agenda items only
• Meeting held at City Hall, 27215 Base Line, Highland CA 92346

City Council

The City Council will review and revise membership on its subcommittees, ad hoc committees, and agency appointments following the appointment of Jimmy Saldana to fill the District 2 seat. The consent calendar includes approval of a $3,446,423.46 warrant register, acceptance of a $25,854 Justice Assistance Grant for police overtime and enforcement, and a five-year mutual aid agreement with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. The council will also adopt the 2025/2026 work program and receive the 2024 General Plan Annual Report. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate the City Manager's performance and discuss labor negotiations.

• Warrant Register No. 775 totaling $3,446,423.46 plus $217,857.30 payroll
• 2024 Byrne JAG grant of $25,854 for police overtime, gang sweeps, DUI checkpoints
• Automatic and mutual aid agreement with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (up to five years)
• Acceptance of a right-of-way easement at 7966 and 7972 Cortez Street from 4Masbaseball Inc.
• 2025/2026 Work Program adoption and 2024 General Plan Annual Report review

City Council

The City Council will administer the oath of office to Jimmy Saldana for District 2 and review subcommittee assignments. The body will also consider several grants, contracts, and the 2025/2026 Work Program.

• Warrant Register No. 775 for $3,446,423.46 and Payroll of $217,857.30
• 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award of $25,854
• Mutual Aid Agreement with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
• Easement acceptance for 7966 and 7972 Cortez Street from 4Masbaseball, Inc.
• Adoption of the 2025/2026 Work Program

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will consider staff recommendations on key logistics for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival, including entertainment, vendor participation, marketing, and sponsor shortfalls. The agenda also includes approval of the February 6 meeting minutes and a brief public comment period.

• Approve minutes from the February 6, 2025 board meeting
• Review and provide direction on logistics for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Discuss festival budget: current balance $7,922.99, expenses $18,020, expected revenue $18,100
• Address sponsor shortfall of $4,700 (9 sponsors secured totaling $7,300)
• Consider advertising proposals from Hot 103.9 and other media

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss logistics for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival. The meeting is a special session held at City Hall.

• Approval of February 6, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Review of logistics for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will consider four agenda items. It will vote to approve the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. It will continue the appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 concerning unpermitted truck parking at 27356 5th Street. It will decide on Conditional Use Permit 25-001 to grant an Alcohol Beverage Control Type 47 license to Pancho’s Kitchen at 27141 Base Line, and it will receive the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports.

• Approve minutes from the February 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Continue appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 for unpermitted truck parking at 27356 5th Street
• Approve Conditional Use Permit 25-001 for an Alcohol Beverage Control Type 47 license at Pancho’s Kitchen, 27141 Base Line
• Receive and file the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow an ABC Type 47 license for on- and off-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits at Pancho's Kitchen at 27141 Base Line. They are also scheduled to consider a continuance of an appeal regarding land use violations for unpermitted truck parking at 27356 5th Street. Additionally, the commission will review the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element annual reports and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on CUP-25-001 for an ABC Type 47 license at Pancho's Kitchen, 27141 Base Line
• Continued appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 for truck storage violations at 27356 5th Street
• Review and filing of 2024 General Plan Implementation and Housing Element annual reports
• Approval of minutes from the February 4, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will interview candidates for the vacant District 2 council seat and consider appointing one. If no appointment is made, the Council will adopt a resolution to hold a special election on November 4, 2025 and will adopt regulations for candidate statements. The Council will also approve a budget adjustment moving funds from the General Fund‑Unreserved to the City Clerk‑Elections account to cover election costs.

• Interview candidates for the District 2 council vacancy.
• Appointment of a candidate to fill the District 2 seat (Resolution No. 2025‑_).
• If no appointment, adopt resolution to call a special election on November 4, 2025 (Resolution No. 2025‑_).
• Adopt regulations for candidate statements (Resolution No. 2025‑_).
• Approve budget adjustment from 001-2100 (General Fund‑Unreserved) to 001-1200-4335 (City Clerk‑Elections) for election costs.

City Council

The Highland City Council will interview four candidates to fill the vacant District 2 council seat. If an appointment is made, the appointee will serve until November 2026. If no appointment is made, the council will call a special election for November 4, 2025, and adopt related resolutions and budget adjustments.

• Interview four candidates: Moori Richardson, Mark Brandon Valadez, Svetlana Abdulkarim, Jimmy Saldana
• Possible appointment to fill District 2 vacancy for remainder of term through November 2026
• Option to call a special election on November 4, 2025, if no appointment is made
• Adopt resolutions for election call, candidate statement regulations, and budget adjustment for election costs

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will hold elections for chair and vice chair, receive verbal updates on the Natural Parkland Trail and the Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project, plan booth activities and attendance slots for the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival, and select a date for the 29th Annual Community Trails Day for City Council approval.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Verbal update on Natural Parkland Trail
• Verbal update on Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project
• Select attendance time slots and discuss booth activities for the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival
• Select a date for the 29th Annual Community Trails Day

Community Trails Committee

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year. Staff will give verbal updates on the Natural Parkland Trail and the Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project. Members will choose attendance time slots for the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival and discuss booth activities. The committee will select the date, location and confirm the $1,200 budget for the 29th Annual Community Trails Day.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (no fiscal impact)
• Verbal update on Natural Parkland Trail by City staff
• Verbal update on Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project by City staff
• Selection of attendance time slots for the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival
• Decision on date (June 7, 2025), location options, and $1,200 budget for the 29th Annual Community Trails Day

Community Trails Committee

The regular meeting of the City of Highland Community Trails Committee scheduled for February 13, 2025, was cancelled because there were no items to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Community Trails Committee

The regular February 13, 2025 meeting of the City of Highland Community Trails Committee has been canceled because there is no business to transact. The cancellation notice was posted at the meeting location.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a $578,000 construction contract for the CDBG Pavement Improvement Project and a $95,109 annual janitorial contract. A legislative item authorizes a change order for the Greenspot Road Median and Parkway Improvements Project and a reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District. The council will also adopt a resolution establishing employee salaries and reject a claim.

• Award $578,000 construction contract and $78,300 construction management contract for FY 23/24 & 24/25 CDBG Pavement Improvement Project
• Authorize change order up to 13.11% for Greenspot Road Median and Parkway Improvements Project and reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025- establishing employee salaries with $21,630 budget adjustment from General Fund
• Award janitorial maintenance contract to Base Hill, Inc. for $95,109.42 per year
• Reject claim filed by Juan R. Gutierrez based on George Hills Company recommendation

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including a warrant register, a claim rejection, an employee salary resolution, an easement acceptance, and bid awards for janitorial and CDBG pavement improvement projects. Under legislative items, the Council will discuss a change order for the Greenspot Road median and parkway improvements project and receive reports. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation.

• Approve warrant register No. 774 for $492,286.99 and payroll of $113,969.18
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025- establishing employee salaries with a $21,630 budget transfer
• Award bid for janitorial maintenance contract to Base Hill, Inc. at $95,109.42 per year
• Award construction contract for CDBG pavement improvement project to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $578,000 and TKE Engineering for $78,300 in CM services
• Authorize change order up to 13.11% for Greenspot Road median and parkway improvements and reimbursement agreement with East Valley Water District

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to conduct a closed-session performance evaluation of the City Manager. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building retrofit. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and discuss logistics for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival.

• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 25-001) for seismic retrofit at 6944 Palm Ave
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Logistics planning for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Approval of January 9, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and review a request for a seismic retrofit of a historic commercial building. The board will also discuss logistics for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival.

• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 25-001) for seismic retrofit at 6944 Palm Ave
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Logistics review for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Approval of January 9, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

City Council

The Highland City Council will hold a study session to discuss and rank proposed work items for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with a recommendation to place urgent and high-priority items on a completion timetable.

• Discussion of 2025/2026 Work Program priorities
• Recommendation to rank proposed work items
• Recommendation to place urgent items on a timetable

City Council

The City Council holds a study session to review and rank proposed work items for the 2025/2026 work program. Items include a $500,000 City Hall remodel, a $40,000 video and agenda management system, passport photo services, IT infrastructure upgrades, and records retention software. The council will assign urgency ratings and set a timetable for completion; the final work program will be adopted at a later regular meeting.

• Remodel/refresh City Hall interior ($500,000 from DIF Reserves)
• Video system and agenda management software ($40,000 from General Fund)
• IT infrastructure improvements (cost unknown, from Technology Reserves)
• Records retention software upgrade (cost unknown, from General Fund)
• Passport photo services ($1,000 from General Fund)

City Council

This study session item has the City Council reviewing and ranking proposed goals and objectives for the 2025/2026 Work Program across multiple departments, including administration, public safety, public works, and community development. The council will assign priorities (Urgent, High, Priority, Low, or Delete) to each objective, shaping the city's focus for the next two years.

• BaseLine Bridge over City Creek – right-of-way and federal funds
• Orange Street Bridge over Plunge Creek – environmental and design phase
• Victoria Ave. Interchange – project approval and environmental documents
• 5th St. Interchange – project approval and environmental documents
• Special parcel tax/fee for public safety (police and fire)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to review a resolution establishing employee salaries and a related job description. The body is also considering a budget adjustment to transfer funds for salaries.

• Resolution No 2025- establishing employee salaries
• Budget adjustment transferring $21,630 from General Fund - Service Enhancement to General Government - Salaries
• Approval of a job description
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider a resolution establishing employee salaries, including a new Temporary Accounting Assistant I position, and approve a $21,630 budget transfer from the General Fund to support the position. The item will be recommended to the City Council for final approval. The subcommittee will also approve the minutes from its January 7, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution No. 2025- establishing employee salaries and adding Temporary Accounting Assistant I at $3,667-$4,457/month
• Budget adjustment: transfer $21,630 from General Fund – Service Enhancement to General Government – Salaries
• Approval of Temporary Accounting Assistant I job description for two-year software implementation project
• Minutes from January 7, 2025 Finance/Personnel Subcommittee special meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a land use violation appeal and a request for a project extension. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 for unpermitted truck parking and storage at 27356 5th Street
• One-year extension request (EXT 24-003) for a 4,050 square foot multi-tenant drive-thru restaurant at the northeast corner of Base Line and Buckeye Street
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Planning Commission

The commission will elect a chair and vice chair, then hold public hearings. A truck-parking citation appeal from 27356 5th Street is continued to February 18. The main decision is a one-year extension for a 4,050-sq-ft multi-tenant drive-thru restaurant on 2.04 acres at Base Line and Buckeye. Consent minutes from the January 21 meeting are also up for approval.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year
• Continued appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 for truck parking at 27356 5th Street to February 18, 2025
• One-year extension (EXT 24-003) for Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, and Lot Line Adjustment for drive-thru restaurant at Base Line and Buckeye
• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Highland City Council meets in special session to consider filling the vacant District 2 council seat, appoint a new Mayor Pro Tem, and revise committee assignments. The council will also consider several contracts including a $792,659 construction award for the Highland Regional Connector Project, HVAC repairs at the YMCA totaling $379,887.45, and renewals for concrete and striping contracts. Consent items include approval of warrants totaling $6,634,976.62, rejection of three claims, and extension of the Line Fire local emergency.

• Filling Council District 2 vacancy by appointment or special election on November 4, 2025
• Award construction contract for Highland Regional Connector Project to Matich Corporation for $792,659.22 plus $88,500 for construction management
• Approve $319,000 for TRANE chiller replacement and $60,887.45 for Johnson Controls climate control system at YMCA
• Renew Citywide Concrete Maintenance contract with Above All Names Construction at 9.7% increase
• Renew Citywide Traffic Striping contract with Interstate Striping & Signs at 5.2% increase

City Council

The City Council will consider filling the vacant District 2 council seat and appointing a new Mayor Pro Tem. The council is also set to award a $792,659 construction contract for the Highland Regional Connector Project and approve HVAC repairs at the YMCA totaling about $380,000. Several consent calendar items include warrant registers, minutes, and claim rejections.

• Filling Council District 2 vacancy by appointment or special election
• Appointing Mayor Pro Tem following resignation of Anaeli Solano
• Awarding construction contract to Matich Corp. for Highland Regional Connector ($792,659)
• Approving HVAC repairs for YMCA: Trane chiller ($319,000) and Johnson Controls climate control ($60,887)
• Adopting Resolution establishing employee salaries and authorizing IT contract with All Covered

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding land use violations for unpermitted parking and storage of trucks and a tractor-trailer. Staff recommends continuing this item to the February 4, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for land use violations at 27356 5th Street (APN 1201-301-16) regarding William Graham

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on the appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 for unpermitted parking and storage of trucks at 27356 5th Street. Staff recommends continuing the item to February 4, 2025, citing staff illness, recent wildfires, and the need for a commissioner to review prior minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15255 for unpermitted truck parking and storage at 27356 5th Street (APN 1201-301-16)
• Staff recommends continuation to February 4, 2025, due to staff health issues, wildfire events, and commissioner review time

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will receive a verbal update from the San Bernardino Valley Water Municipal Water District regarding the Sunrise Ranch Project and its included trails. Members will also coordinate attendance and activities for the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival and select a date for the 2025 Community Trails Day.

• Verbal update from San Bernardino Valley Water Municipal Water District on the Sunrise Ranch Program
• Planning of booth activities and attendance for the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival
• Selection of a 2025 Community Trails Day date for City Council approval
• Approval of October 10, 2024 Special Meeting minutes

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will approve the minutes from its October 10, 2024 meeting. Members will receive a presentation from the San Bernardino Valley Water District about the Sunrise Ranch Project and its trails. The committee will choose attendance time slots for the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival and discuss booth activities. Finally, the committee will select a date for the 2025 Community Trails Day for City Council approval.

• Approve minutes from the October 10, 2024 special meeting
• Receive SBVMWD presentation on the Sunrise Ranch Project and associated trails
• Select attendance time slots for the 2025 Citrus Harvest Festival booth
• Choose a date (Saturday, June 7) for the 2025 Community Trails Day
• Discuss possible locations for the 2025 Community Trails Day event

City Council

The City Council regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on January 14, 2025 at the City Hall Donahue Council Chambers was cancelled because a quorum was not expected. All agenda items will be moved to a special meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The next regular council meeting is set for Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

• Cancellation of the Jan 14 regular meeting due to anticipated lack of quorum (Gov. Code §36810)
• All business to be carried over to a special meeting on Jan 28, 2025

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board holds a special meeting to discuss the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival. Staff asks the board to review and provide direction on key festival logistics. No other business items are scheduled.

• Staff recommendation for board to review and provide direction on key logistics for the 27th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board is reviewing logistics for the Citrus Harvest Festival scheduled for March 29, 2025. The board is providing direction on entertainment, vendor applications, and the home tour.

• Estimated festival expenses of $18,020 with expected revenues of $18,100
• Selection of Bauer Pottery/Janek Boniecki as Festival Honoree
• Review of RSVP letters for the Historic Walking/Home Tour
• Discussion of William Lennick as a potential Good Neighbor award candidate
• Sponsorship levels ranging from $100 for Citrus Supporters to $2,500 for Title Sponsors

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider a resolution to reclassify the Administrative Services Manager position to Information Technology Technician, retain the Deputy City Clerk position, and approve employee salaries. The subcommittee will also authorize the City Manager to execute a final IT services contract with All Covered Managed Service Provider, pending City Attorney finalization.

• Reclassification of Administrative Services Manager to Information Technology Technician
• Retention of Deputy City Clerk position
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025- establishing employee salaries
• Authorization for City Manager to execute All Covered Managed Service Provider IT contract (not yet final)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider Resolution No. 2025, which establishes employee salaries for 2025. The resolution proposes reclassifying the Administrative Services Manager position to an Information Technology Technician, retaining the Deputy City Clerk position, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a new managed‑service IT contract with All Covered at $99,264 annually. Staff notes the proposal results in an annual saving of $1,709. The subcommittee will vote on these items and forward the resolution to City Council.

• Reclassify Administrative Services Manager to Information Technology Technician (full‑time)
• Retain Deputy City Clerk position at current salary range
• Approve Resolution No. 2025 establishing employee salaries
• Authorize execution of All Covered Managed Service Provider IT contract at $99,264 per year
• Fiscal impact shows a net annual saving of $1,709

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 21, 2025.