City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 11, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Highland was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Lilburn at the Donahue Council Chambers, 27215 Base Line, Highland, California.
The invocation was given by Pastor Willie Hicks, Harvest Care Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Solano.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chavez- Cordova, Lilburn, McCallon, Solano
Absent: Timmer
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT ( ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
LindaCrawfordFieldsstatedherconcernsaboutJeffreyCourtSeniorLiving.
LenellWashingtonstatedherconcernsaboutJeffreyCourtSeniorLiving.
BettyThomasstatedherconcernsaboutJeffreyCourtSeniorLiving.
Jane Bouch and Chris Nielsen representing the Highland Chamber of Commerce spoke regarding upcoming events.
Bob Hitchmanspokeregardingconcernsovermotorcyclistsand safetyissueson the community trails.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Chavez- Cordova, seconded by Councilmember Solano, to approve the consent calendar as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, 4-0, with Councilmember Timmer being absent.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waivedthe readingof all Ordinancesintheirentiretyand readby title only.
2. Minutes - May 14, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting
Approved the Minutes as submitted.
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3. Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register No. 766 for June 10, 2024, in the amount of 5, 874, 167. 67 and Payroll of$ 226, 762. 66.
4. Treasurer' s Report for April 2024
Received and filed Treasurer' s Report for April 2024.
5. Claim Consideration - Daniel Lazaro
Rejected claim.
6. Declare One ( 1) Seat Vacant on the Community Trails Committee 1) Declaredone (1) seatvacanton the CommunityTrailsCommittee; and 2) Directedthe City Clerkto advertisethe vacancyon the CommunityTrails Committee.
7. Declare One ( 1) Seat Vacant on the Historic and Cultural Preservation Board 1) Declared one ( 1) seat vacant on the Historic and Cultural Preservation Board; and
2) Directedthe CityClerkto advertisethevacancyonthe HistoricandCultural Preservation Board.
8. Declare One ( 1) Seat Vacant on the Planning Commission 1) Declared one (1) seat vacant on the Planning Commission; and 2) Directed the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
9. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election - Proposed Resolutions Calling the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election; Consolidating the General Municipal Election with the Statewide Election; and Adopting Regulations for Candidate Statements
1) AdoptedResolutionNo. 2024-015callingandgivingnoticeoftheholdingof the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024; 2) AdoptedResolutionNo. 2024-016 requestingSan BernardinoCountyto consolidate the General Municipal Election with the statewide election; and 3) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-017 establishing regulations for candidate statements.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS IN DISTRICT 1, DISTRICT 3, AND DISTRICT 5 AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
10. Resolution No. 2024-018 Confirming the Authority of the City Treasurer, Pursuant to Government Code Section 53607
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-018 confirming the authority of the City Treasurer pursuant to Government Code Section 53607.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY TREASURER, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53607
11. Resolution No. 2024- 019 Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025 for the City of Highland in Accordance with the Provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024- 019 establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025 for the City of Highland in accordance with the provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2024- 020 amending the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023/ 2024 for the City of Highland in accordance with the provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025 FOR THE CITY OF HIGHLAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/ 2024 FOR THE CITY OF HIGHLAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE
12. Resolution No. 2024-021 Rendering the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-021 rendering the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025
13. Resolution No. 2024-022 Amending the City of Highland Premium Only Plan Adopted Resolution No. 2024-022 amending the City of Highland Premium Only Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PREMIUM ONLY PLAN
14. Agreement with the San Bernardino County Auditor- Controller/ Treasurer/ Tax Collector for the Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025
Approved the agreement with the San Bernardino County Auditor- Controller/ Treasurer/ Tax Collector for the Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025.
15. Resolution No. 2024-023 Establishing the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 90- 1 for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-023 establishing the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 90- 1 for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025; and 2) Filed with the County Auditor- Controller Resolution No. 2024- 023 with the tax roll.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 90- 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025
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16. Resolution No. 2024-024 Establishing the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2001- 1 for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-024 establishing the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2001- 1 for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025; and 2) Filed with the County Auditor- Controller Resolution No. 2024- 024 with the tax roll.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001- 01 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025
17. Resolution No. 2024-025 Establishingthe Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2007- 1 for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-025 establishing the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2007- 1 for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025; and 2) Filed with the County Auditor-Controller Resolution No. 2024-025 with the tax roll.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007- 01 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025
18. Contract Renewal - Bid No. 2018- 12 " Facilities and Parks Janitorial Service Maintenance Agreement"
1) Extended the Facilities and Parks Janitorial Maintenance Agreement with Base Hill, Inc. dba Jan Point for one year; and
2) Approved a 15. 8% increase to the contract.
19. Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025 Senate Bill 1 Project List Adopted Resolution No. 2024-026 approving the list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025 funded by Senate Bill 1 ( SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
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20. ResolutionAuthorizingthe Levyof a SpecialTax in CommunityFacilitiesDistrict No. 2022- 01 ( Mediterra) for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-027 authorizing the levy of a special tax in Community Facilities District ( CFD) No. 2022- 01 ( Mediterra) for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022- 01 ( MEDITERRA),
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2022- 01 ( MEDITERRA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
21. Consideration of the Levy of the Annual Refuse Collection Service Charge for FiscalYear2024/2025andConsiderationof AnnualPropertyTaxRollBillingfor Residential Customers in Accordance with the Current Franchise Agreement Dated August 1, 2018
Mayor Lilburn opened the Public Hearing.
MayorLilburnintroducedPublicServicesManagerMorganto presentthe item.
Public Services Manager Morgan stated a meeting was held with the hauler Burrtec Waste Industries ( Burrtec), where Burrtec requested a rate increase but after many discussions, later rescinded their rate increase request. There is no rate increase this year. The City Council should approve the retention of the current annual fees on the tax roll.
Mayor Lilburn asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak for or against the item.
Seeingnone, Mayor Lilburnclosedthe publichearingand broughtit backto the City Council for questions and action.
A MOTIONwas madeby MayorProTemMcCallon, secondedby Councilmember Solano to:
1) Hold a Public Hearing on the collection of the residential charge on the County Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025; and
2) Adopt ResolutionNo. 2024-028, providingfor the levyof the annualrefuse collection service charge for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and providing for the collectionofthe residentialchargeonthe CountyTax Rollprovidedthatthe City Council determines that a majority protest against collection of the charge on the County Tax Roll does not exist. Approval requires two- thirds vote of the members of the City Council. Motion Carried, 4- 0, with Councilmember Timmer being absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, LEVYING CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 8. 12 OF THE HIGHLAND
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDERING THE RESIDENTIAL CHARGES TO BE
COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TAX ROLL
22. Consolidated Landscape and Lighting District 96- 1 Annual Report ( Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025)
Mayor Lilburn opened the Public Hearing.
MayorLilburnintroducedPublicServicesManagerMorganto presentthe item.
Public Services Manager Morgan stated this item is the annual approval for the ConsolidatedLandscapeLightingDistrict. This itemwas previouslypresentedto the City Council on May 14, 2024, for a preliminary approval of the Annual Report.
There have been no changes to the report and no protests have been submitted.
Mayor Lilburn stated there were no public speaker slips in favor or in opposition of the item.
MayorLilburnclosedthe publichearingand broughtit backto the CityCouncilfor questions and action.
A MOTIONwas made by CouncilmemberSolano, secondedby MayorPro Tern McCallon to approve Resolution No. 2024- 029 ordering the continued maintenanceof improvementsintheConsolidatedLandscapeand LightingDistrict No. 96-1, confirming the Engineer's Report, and levying the assessment for Fiscal Year2024/2025. MotionCarried, 4-0, withCouncilmemberTimmerbeingabsent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 96- 1 AND CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER' S REPORT AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025
23. Street and Drainage Maintenance District 96- 1 Annual Report ( Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025)
Mayor Lilburn opened the Public Hearing.
MayorLilburnintroducedPublicServicesManagerMorganto presentthe item.
Public Services Manager Morgan stated this is the annual approval of the Street andDrainageMaintenanceDistrict. ThisitemwaspreviouslypresentedtotheCity Council on May 14, 2024, for a preliminary approval of the Annual Report. There have been no changes to the report and no protests have been submitted.
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Mayor Lilburn stated there were no public speaker slips in favor or in opposition of the item.
MayorLilburnclosedthe publichearingandbroughtit backto the CityCouncilfor questions and action.
A MOTIONwas madeby MayorProTernMcCallon, secondedby Councilmember Solano to approve Resolution No. 2024-030 ordering the continued maintenance improvementsin StreetsandDrainageMaintenanceDistrictNo. 96-1, confirming the Engineer' s Report, and levying the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025.
Motioncarried, 4-0, with CouncilmemberTimmerbeingabsent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 96- 1 AND CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER' S REPORT AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025
CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE
24. Allocation of the City of Highland's Community Development Block Grant Covid- 19 ( CDBG- CV) Funds
Mayor Lilburn stated she would recuse herself from this item due to a conflict of interest. SheisemployedbytheHighlandSeniorCenter. Sheturnedthemeeting overto MayorProTernMcCallonto leadand leftthe meetingcompletely.
AssistantCommunityDevelopmentDirectorStatergavea briefreviewof the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tern McCallon referred to the speaker slip that was submitted for this item.
Cathy Fischer, Board Member at the Highland Senior Center spoke in support of replacing the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Chavez- Cordova, seconded by CouncilmemberSolanorecommendingthe San BernardinoCountyBoardof Supervisors allocate $ 112,854 in CDBG- CV funds to the Highland Senior Center for the installation of a new Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning ( HVAC) System. Motioncarried, 3-0, with CouncilmemberTimmerbeingabsentandMayor Lilburn abstaining.
25. Co-sponsored Community Events' Fiscal Impacts
Public Services Manager Morgan gave a brief review of the staff report.
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A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tern McCallon, seconded by Councilmember Solano to:
1) Discontinue the wavier of fees for the Redlands Bicycle Classic; and 2) Continue to process the YMCA Fun Run at a staff level including the waiver of fees. Motioncarried, 4-0, with CouncilmemberTimmerbeingabsent.
26. A Special Event Permit (SEP 24-002) by Immanuel Baptist Church for a Fourth of July Community Event, Fireworks, and Request for Co-sponsorship Assistant Community Development Director Stater gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTIONwas made by CouncilmemberSolano, secondedby MayorProTern McCallon to:
1) Approve the Special Event Permit ( SEP 24-002) subject to the Conditions of Approval; and
2) Approve a request by ImmanuelBaptist Churchfor co-sponsorshipand waiving of police, fire permit, and Public Works traffic control fees in the amount of $ 15, 989. 98. Motion carried, 4- 0, with Councilmember Timmer being absent.
27. A Special Event Permit ( SEP 24- 003) by the Highland Area Chamber of Commercefor the "DiscoverHighland5K and 10KCommunityRun" and Request for Co- sponsorship
Assistant Community Development Director Stater gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTIONwas madeby MayorProTernMcCallon, secondedby Councilmember Solano to:
1) Approve the Special Event Permit ( SEP 24- 003) subject to the Conditions of Approval;
2) Authorize the use of the city logo for promotional items; and 3) Approve a request by the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce for co- sponsorship and waiving of city police fees and Public Works traffic control fees in the amount of approximately $ 9, 458. 86. Motion carried, 4- 0, with Councilmember Timmer being absent.
28. City Manager Report and Comments ( Work Program, Regional/ Legislative/ Development Issues, Subcommittees, etc.)
City ManagerZamanostatedthe HighlandSheriffs Departmentfor the periodof May 13 through June 9, received a total 3,312 calls, made 381 reports, 128 arrests, 44 citations, 227 traffic enforcement stops, 83 traffic collisions, towed 26 vehicles, and received 31 transient calls.
The Highland Fire Department for the month of May received 669 calls for service, some of which included: 516 medical aids, 40 traffic collisions, 13 structure fires, 15 vegetation fires, and 10 vehicle fires.
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The PlanningCommissionhas approveda comprehensivesign programfor the Shell Gas Station and Car Wash at the northeast corner of 5th Street and Palm Avenue. The program includes a new gateway monument sign at the corner to highlightone of the city's main entry points. Additionally, a warehouseprojectis proposed at the southeast corner of Victoria Avenue and 5th Street, with a 1/2- acre parcel to be annexed into the City of Highland. The project has completed the necessary environmental assessment and will proceed through the Local Agency Formation Commission for San Bernardino County ( LAFCO) and City of San Bernardinoreviewprocess. Staffexpectsthe projectto be scheduledfor a public hearing in the late summer.
Mayor Pro Tern McCallonasked City ManagerZamano if the city obtainedan agreement with the City of San Bernadino on the annexation.
City ManagerZamanostatedhe will follow up with the City of San Bernardinoto confirm.
The vacant Public Works Director/City Engineer position has completed the initial andfollow-up interviews. A conditionaljob offerhasbeenreceivedfromthe leading candidate. This individual is expected to commence July 15.
On Thursday, July 4, the City of Highlandwill host the Annual Fourthof July parade. It will start at 9: 00 a. m. on Church Avenue.
On Thursday, July 4, from 6: 00 p. m. to 10: 00 p. m., Immanuel Baptist Church will host their annual fireworks show.
On Monday, July 29, from 12: 00 p. m. to 5: 00 p. m., a Blood Drive will be held at the Highland Police Station.
Forthe monthof May, Burrteccompleted235illegaldumpingworkorders.
29. Councilmember Comments ( Agency/ Committee/ AB 1234 Reports, District Updates, etc.)
Mayor Lilburn stated seniors should be aware of fraudulent scams. She thanked East Valley Water District for their public outreachto the communitywarning residents of the same topic.
Mayor Lilburn thanked the HighlandAmerican Legion Post 421 for hosting a Memorial Day Service at the City of Highland Memorial Park.
On Friday, June 14, at 2: 00 p. m., the Highland American Legion Post 421 will have a dedication ceremony for their new 50-foot flagpole.
Mayor Pro Tern McCallon announced that Director of Administrative Services Dantuonowill retireand expressedgratitudefor hisdedicatedworkfor the Cityof Highland.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURN
Therebeingnofurtherbusiness, MayorLilburnadjournedthe meetingat6:44 p.m. in memory of Amos Penney.
Submitted By: Approved By:
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Alond a Muno Penny Lilbur
City Clerk Mayor