City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025
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 Pro Tem McCallon at the Donahue Council Chambers, 27215 Base Line, Highland, California.
The invocation was given by Pastor Justin McWhorter, Immanuel Baptist Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saldana.
ROLL CALL
Present: Hogan, McCallon, Saldana, Timmer
Absent: Lilburn
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Tim Watkins, Chief of Legislative and Public Affairs at San Bernardino County TransportationAuthority (SBCTA) gavea presentationonMeasureIfunding.
PUBLIC COMMENT ( ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Jane Bouchand ChrisNielsenrepresentingthe HighlandChamberof Commercespoke regarding upcoming events.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Timmer, seconded by Councilmember Saldana, to approve the consent calendar as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, 4-0, with Mayor Lilburn being absent.
A MOTIONwas madeby CouncilmemberTimmer, secondedby CouncilmemberHogan to tableItemNo. 23. Deferredactiononapprovalof FinalMap20387forthepurposeof seeingif the subdividerwould agreeto have its propertyincludedin a proposed CommunityFacilitiesDistrict (CFD) for policeand fire services. Motioncarriedon a roll call vote, 4-0, with Mayor Lilburn being absent.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
WaivedthereadingofallOrdinancesintheirentiretyandreadbytitleonly.
2. Minutes - May7, 2025SpecialCity CouncilMeeting Approved the Minutes as submitted.
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3. Minutes - May 13, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Approved the Minutes as submitted.
4. Minutes - May 13, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Approved the Minutes as submitted.
5. Minutes - June 3, 2025 Special City Council Meeting
Approved the Minutes as submitted.
6. Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register No. 778 for June 10, 2025, in the amount of $ 3, 448, 253. 47 and Payroll of $ 226, 118. 51.
7. Treasurer' s Report for April 2025
Received and filed the Treasurer' s Report for April 2025.
8. Claim Consideration - Marissa Leon
Rejected claim.
9. ResolutionNo. 2025-015 Confirmingthe Authorityof the City TreasurerPursuantto Government Code Section 53607
AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-015confirmingtheauthorityoftheCityTreasurer, pursuant to Government Code Section 53607.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 015
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
10. ResolutionNo. 2025-016Establishingthe AppropriationsLimitfor FiscalYear2025/2026 for the City of Highlandin Accordancewith the Provisionsof Division9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code
AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-016 establishingthe AppropriationsLimitfor FiscalYear 2025/2026fortheCityof Highlandinaccordancewiththeprovisionsof Division9ofTitle 1 of the California Government Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHINGTHEAPPROPRIATIONSLIMITFORFISCALYEAR 2025/2026 FOR THE CITY OF HIGHLAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONSOF DIVISION9 OFTITLE1OF THE CALIFORNIAGOVERNMENT CODE
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11 . Resolution No. 2025-017 Rendering the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026
AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-017 renderingthe AnnualStatementof InvestmentPolicy for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/ 2026
12. Across the Board Adjustments for all Employees and other Adjustments AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-018 establishingemployeesalariesand implementingon July 1, 2025 a 5% across-the-board adjustment for all employees and before July 1, 2026, the City Councilshall considerwhetherto implementanothercost of living increasefor all employeesfor the 2026/2027 FiscalYear, and such increase, if any, will dependon the potential budget impact from the State on local agencies and an evaluation of the Consumer Price Index for 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE SALARIES
13. ResolutionNo. 2025-019 Establishingthe AnnualSpecialTax for CommunityFacilities District No. 90- 1 for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026
AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-019establishingtheAnnualSpecialTaxfor Community FacilitiesDistrictNo. 90-1 for FiscalYear2025/2026andfile withthe CountyAuditor- Controller Resolution No. 2025- 019 with the tax roll.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 019
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 2025/2026
14. ResolutionNo. 2025-020EstablishingtheAnnualSpecialTaxfor CommunityFacilities District No. 2001- 1 for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 020
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 2025/2026
15. ResolutionNo. 2025-021 Establishingthe AnnualSpecialTax for CommunityFacilities District No. 2007- 1 for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026
AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-021establishingtheAnnualSpecialTaxforCommunity FacilitiesDistrictNo. 2007-1for FiscalYear2025/2026andfilewiththeCountyAuditor- Controller Resolution No. 2025- 021 with the tax roll.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007- 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/ 2026
16. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 469 DesignatingFire Hazard Severity Zones as Recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, State Fire Marshal Pursuant to Government Code Section 51179( a) and Making Findings of Exemption Under Section 15061( 6)( 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
Conducteda secondreading, readbytitle only, andwaivedfurtherreadingof Ordinance No. 469 designatingFire Hazard SeverityZones as recommendedby the California Departmentof Forestryand Fire Protection, StateFireMarshalpursuantto Government Code Section 51179( a), and making findings of exemption under Section 15061( 6)( 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
City Clerk Munoz conducted a second reading, read by title only, and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 469.
ORDINANCE NO. 469
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE
PROTECTION, STATE FIRE MARSHAL, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179(a) AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (" CEQA") GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 ( B)( 3)
17. Second Reading of Municipal Code Amendment 24- 001: Compromised of Two Ordinances: No. 470 of the City of HighlandAmendingPortionsof the MunicipalCode, Including Title 5 ( Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 8 ( Health and Safety), and Title 16 ( Land Use and Development Code) of the Highland Municipal Code and OrdinanceNo. 471: AnOrdinanceAmendingSection16.44.190PertainingtoAccessory DwellingUnitstoUpdateRequirementsinAccordancewiththeStateLawandMakinga Finding of Exemption Under CEQA
1) Conducted a second reading, read by title only, and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 470 amending Title 5 ( Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 8 Health and Safety), and Title 16 ( Land Use Development Code) of the Highland Municipal Code to update definitions, amend height standards, revise design review processes, update regulations for non- conforming parcels, uses and structures, update provisions for accessory structures, dwelling units, and amend Business Park building height standards, modify development density requirements, and establish single room occupancy housing standards, and ( 1) add low-barrier navigation centers as permitted uses in the Mixed Use (MU) Zone and in the Planned Development ( PD) Zone, ( 2) single room occupancies as a conditionally permitted use in the A/ EQ, R- 1, R- 2, R- 3, HDS and VR Zones, ( 3) residential care facilities serving six or fewer as a permitted use in the A/EQ, R-1, VR, and EHV Zones and as permitted use with a Staff Review Permit in R-2 and R- 2C Zones, ( 4) residentialcare facilitiesservingseven or more as a permitted
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use in the A/ EQ, R- 1, VR, and R- 2C Zones, ( 5) unlicensed group homes as a permitted use in the A/EQ, R-1, VR and EHV Zones and as a permitted use with a StaffReviewPermitinthe R-2C, andR-2Zones, and (6) childcarefacilitiesserving 14 or fewer children as a permitted use in all residential zones: and 2) Conducted a second reading, read by title only, and waived further reading of OrdinanceNo. 471amendingsection16.44.190 (AccessoryDwellingUnits) ofTitle 16 ( Land Use and Development Code) of the Highland Municipal Code to update requirements in accordance with state law and Making a Finding of Exemption Under CEQA.
City Clerk Munoz conducted a second reading, read by title only, and waived further reading of Ordinance No' s. 470 and 471.
ORDINANCE NO. 470
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 ( BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS), TITLE 8 ( HEALTH AND SAFETY), AND TITLE 16 ( LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
CODE) OF THE HIGHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS, AMEND
HEIGHT STANDARDS, REVISE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESSES, UPDATE
REGULATIONS FOR NON- CONFORMING PARCELS, USES AND STRUCTURES,
UPDATE PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, DWELLING UNITS, AND
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AMEND BUSINESS PARK BUILDING HEIGHT
STANDARDS, MODIFY DEVELOPMENT DENSITY REQUIREMENTS, AND ESTABLISH SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING STANDARDS, AND ( 1) ADD
LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MIXED USE MU) ZONE AND IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ( PD) ZONE, ( 2) SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCIES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE A/EQ, R-1, R2, R- 3, HDS AND VR ZONES, ( 3) RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES SERVING SIX OR FEWER AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE A/EQ, R-1, VR, AND EHV ZONES AND AS PERMITTED USE WITH A STAFF REVIEW PERMIT IN R- 2 AND R- 2C ZONES, ( 4)
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES SERVING SEVEN OR MORE AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE EHV ZONE AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE A/EQ, R-1, VR, AND R- 2C ZONES, ( 5) UNLICENSED GROUP HOMES AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE A/EQ, R-1, VR AND EHV ZONES AND AS A PERMITTED USE WITH A STAFF REVIEW PERMIT IN THE R-2C, AND R-2 ZONES, AND (6) CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVING 14 OR FEWER CHILDREN AS A PERMITTED USE IN ALL
RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT MCA 24- 001)
ORDINANCE NO. 471
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 16.44.190 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF TITLE 16 (LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE HIGHLAND
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE
LAW, AND MAKE A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT MCA 24-001)
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18. Resolution No. 2025- 022 Establishing Personnel System Rules, Amending, and Superseding All Prior Resolutions
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-022 establishing personnel system rules, amending, and superseding all prior resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS,
ESTABLISHING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
19. Resolution No. 2025-023 Amending the City of Highland Premium Only Plan which will now be Referred to as the Cafeteria Plan
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-023 amending the City of High and Premium Only Plan which will now referred to as the Cafeteria Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PREMIUM ONLY PLAN NOW
REFERRED TO AS THE CAFETERIA PLAN
20. Agreement with the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector for the Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026 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 2025/ 2026.
21. Resolution No. 2025-024 Approving a Wildland Protection Agreement ( WPA) with the State of California for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-024 approving the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ( CAL FIRE) Wildland Protection Agreement ( WPA) for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE
PROTECTION ( CAL FIRE) WILDLAND PROTECTION AGREEMENT ( WPA) FOR JULY 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026
22. Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026 Senate Bill 1 Project List AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-025approvingthe listof projectsfor FiscalYear2025/2026 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/ 2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
23. Tract 20387 - Final Map Approval
PendingTractFinalMap20387. Deferredactionon approvalfor the purposeof exploring whether the subdivider would agree to have their property included in a proposed Community Facilities District (CFD) for police and fire services. Item tabled to the June 24, 2025 meeting.
24. Resolution Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District No. 24- 001 ( Highland Park) for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026
Adopted ResolutionNo. 2025-026 authorizingthe levy of a specialtax in Community Facilities District ( CFD) No. 24- 001 ( Highland Park) for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 026
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. 24- 001 ( HIGHLAND PARK), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 24- 001 HIGHLAND PARK) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/ 2026
25. ResolutionAuthorizingthe Levyof a SpecialTax in CommunityFacilitiesDistrictNo. 2022- 01 ( Mediterra) for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026
AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-027authorizingthe levyof a specialtax in Community Facilities District ( CFD) No. 2022- 01 ( Mediterra) for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 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 2025/ 2026
26. Notice of Completion - Bid No. 2024- 06, " Greenspot Road Median and Parkway Improvements Project" ( Project No. str23002)
1) Accepted Bid No. 2024- 06, " Greenspot Road Median and Parkway Improvements Project" ( Project No. str23002) as complete;
2) Authorized the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3) Directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
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27. Notice of Completion - Bid No. 2023- 06, " Citywide Pedestrian Signal Head and Push Button Upgrades Project" ( Project No. sig21001)
1) Accepted Bid No. 2023- 06, " Citywide Pedestrian Signal Head and Push Button Upgrades" ( Project No. sig21001) as complete;
2) Authorized the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3) Directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
28. Notice of Completion - Bid No. 2025- 02, " FY 23/ 24 and FY 24/ 25 CDBG Pavement Improvement Project" ( Project No. o1a24001)
1) Accepted Bid No. 2025- 02, " FY 23/ 24 and FY 24/ 25 CDBG Pavement Improvement Project" ( Project No. o1a24001) as complete; 2) Authorized the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3) Directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
29. Bid Award - Bid No. 2025- 03, " City of Highland PVC Trail Fence Project" Awarded the bid for Bid No. 2025- 03, " City of Highland PVC Trail Fence Project" contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Golden West Fence in the amount of$ 64, 194. 52.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
30. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Adjustment in the Residential and Commercial RefuseCollectionRates and Annual PropertyTax Roll Billing in Accordancewith the Current Franchise Agreement Dated August 1, 2018
Mayor Pro Tem McCallon opened the public hearing. He asked City Clerk Munoz to provide a report on the noticing of the public hearing.
CityClerkMunozstatedthenoticeofthepublichearingwasmailedtoallpropertyowners of recordwhoseparcelsreceiverefusecollectionservicesfromthe City's solidwaste haulerfranchiseeat least45 days priorto the dateof the publichearing.
MayorProTem McCallonstatedthe CityCouncilwill considerthe proposedadjustments to the residential and commercial refuse collection rates.
PublicServicesManagerMorganstatedonFebruary28, 2025, citystaffreceivedatimely requestrateadjustmentfrom BurrtecWaste, Inc., the city's franchisedhauler. OnApril8, 2025, city staff presented to the Public Works Subcommittee the Burrtec Waste, Inc. proposal for rate increases applicable to residential and commercial waste services which includesa cost-of-livingadjustment. Theproposalincludesrevisedfeesforrecyclingand organics processing, as well as updates to the program administrative fee to support certain SB1383 program requirements. There is no change in the disposal costs for trash, asthelandfillfeeunderWasteDeliveryAgreementremainsunchangedfromtheprevious year. The proposed adjustments result in a residential rate increase from $ 33. 95 to
34. 84, an $ 0. 89 increase per month totaling an annual increase of $ 10. 68. The senior rate will increase from $ 27. 16 to $ 27. 87, a $ 0. 71 monthly increase, and an annual increase of $ 8.52 for seniors. A surveyof cities indicatesthe proposedmonthlyrate is lowerthanthe averageamongcomparablejurisdictions.
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Once surrounding cities complete their processes, the city's rates will remain competitive and potentially lower. The Consumer Price Index ( CPI) based adjustments, as well as increases in recycling and organics processing fees, are included. Commercial customers continue to pay for street sweeping services, whereas residential customers do not. As previously mentioned, landfill tipping fees have not increased this year, as the rates under the Waste Delivery Agreement have remained the same.
The proposal includes an increase in the typical commercial rate for a three-yard dumpster scheduled for weekly pickup, which would rise from $ 346. 08 to $ 372. 18, representing a 7. 54% increase or approximately $ 26.10 per month. Pending City Council approvalof the resolution, these rate adjustmentswould becomeeffectiveon July 1, 2025. An additional resolution included in the proposal authorizes the collection of residential refuse service charges via the Tax Roll. Please note that the dollar amounts reflected in the written report represent the total annual fees and do not include processingfees or countycharges. ThecountychargesBurrtecWaste, Inc. for including these amounts on the tax roll, but Burrtec Waste, Inc. absorbs these costs and residents are notchargedextrafor this service. AttachmentNo. 7 of the staff reportis the protest submissions received at the time of its drafting. An additional protest was received after the report was finalized. City Clerk Munozwill provide any further updates regarding protests received after this afternoon.
MayorPro Tern McCallonaskedthe City Councilif they have any questionsfor Staff? Seeingnone, nowis thetimefor publictestimony. TheCityCouncilwill hearandconsider all objections or protests to the proposed adjustments to the refuse collection rates from any interested person.
Any property owner of record whose parcel receives refuse collection services from BurrtecWaste, Inc. maysubmita writtenprotestagainstthe proposedrateadjustments.
Writtenprotestsmustbe receivedpriorto the endof the publichearingin orderto be countedin determiningwhetherthereis a majorityprotestagainstthe proposedrate adjustments. Youarewelcometo provideoralcomments, butonlywrittenprotestswill be countedin determiningthe existenceof a majorityprotest.
Onlyonewrittenprotestperparcel, filledbytherecordowneroftheparcelwhoisdirectly liableforpayingforsolidwasteandrecyclingservices, willbecountedindeterminingthe existenceof a majorityprotest. A majorityprotestwill existif at the endof the public hearingwrittenprotestsaresubmittedandnotwithdrawnwhichrepresentamajority (50% plus one) of the parcels subject to the proposed rate adjustments.
As a reminder,
a valid written protest must state opposition to the proposed rate adjustments, identify which parcel the protest is for, and include the name and signature of the person signing the protest.
MayorProTernMcCallonaskedCityClerkMunozifthereareanyspeakercardsforthis item?
City Clerk Munoz confirmed no speaker cards were submitted.
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Mayor Pro Tern McCallonclosed the public hearing and asked City Clerk Munoz to tabulatethe writtenprotestthat havebeensubmittedand notwithdrawnpriorto the end of the public hearing.
City Clerk Munoz stated the city receivedwritten protest against the proposed rate adjustments representing 6 accounts out of a total of 13, 232 accounts. The number of written protests does not constitute a majority protest.
Mayor Pro Tern McCallon stated because a majority protest does not exist, would a Councilmemberliketo makea motionto adopttheresolutionapprovingthe proposedrate adjustments and adopt the resolution providing for the levy and collection of the solid waste program fees by the county tax assessor?
A MOTIONwasmadebyCouncilmemberTimmer, secondedby CouncilmemberSaldana to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 028 establishing rates for residential and commercial/industrial refuse collection and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-031 effectiveJuly 1, 2025aftertheCityCouncildeterminedthata majorityprotestdoes notexist. Approvalresultedfroma two-thirdsvoteof the membersof the City Council; and
2) AdoptResolutionNo. 2025-029providingfor the levyandcollectionof solidwaste program fees by the county tax collector in the same manner and at the same time as generaltaxes, afterthe CityCouncildeterminedthat a majorityprotestdoesnot exist. Approvalresultedfroma two-thirdsvoteof the membersof the CityCouncil.
Motioncarried, 4-0, with MayorLilburnbeingabsent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL REFUSE COLLECTION AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 2023- 031, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, LEVYING CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIALREFUSECOLLECTIONSERVICESFORFISCALYEAR 2025/2026 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
31. Consolidated Landscape and Lighting District 96- 1 Annual Report ( Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026)
MayorProTem McCallonopenedthe publichearing.
PublicServicesManagerMorganstatedthis is the protesthearingregardingthe recommendation to approve the continued maintenance, confirm the annual Engineer's Report, andlevytheparcelscontainedwithintheConsolidatedLandscapeandLighting District No. 96- 1.
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This item was previously scheduled for the May 13, 2025 City Council meeting where the report was preliminarily approved with no corrections. No changes have been made to the report following that meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern McCallon asked if there were any questions. Seeing none, he closed the public hearing and brought it back to City Council for deliberation.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Saldana, seconded by Councilmember Timmer to adopt Resolution No. 2025- 030 ordering the continued maintenance of improvements in Consolidated Landscape and Lighting District No. 96- 1 , confirming the Engineer' s Report, and levying the assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026. Motion carried, 4-0, with Mayor Lilburn being absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 030
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 2025/ 2026
32. Street and Drainage Maintenance District 96-1 Annual Report (Fiscal Year 2025/2026) MayorProTernMcCallonopenedthe publichearing.
PublicServicesManagerMorganstatedthis is the protesthearingregardingthe recommendation to order continued maintenance, confirm the annual Engineer' s Report, and levy assessments on parcels within Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 96-1. ThisitemwaspreviouslylistedfortheMay13, 2025, CityCouncilmeetingwhere City Council provided preliminary approval of the report, and no corrections were identified.
MayorProTernMcCallonaskedif therewereanyquestions. Seeingnone, he closedthe public hearing and brought it back to City Council for deliberation.
A MOTIONwasmadebyCouncilmemberTimmer, secondedbyCouncilmemberSaldana to adopt Resolution No. 2025-031 ordering the continued maintenance of improvements in Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 96- 1 , confirming the Engineer' s Report and levying the assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 031
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 2025/ 2026
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33. Ordinance No. 472 Establishing a Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison System and Resolution No. 2025- Estabishinga Scheduleof FeesandChargesfor City Services
MayorProTernMcCallonopenedthe publichearing.
DirectorofAdministrativeServicesNava- Cruzstatedthishearingpertainstothecitywide feeupdate. ThepreviousupdateoccurredinJanuary2021, followedbya Development Impact Fees update adopted in September 2023. In August 2024, the city retained Revenueand Cost Specialiststo revise our servicecost fee methodologywhile maintaining consistency with our established approach. Staff reviews each fee based on estimated time required for each task and collaborates with consultants to incorporate costs such as salaries and overhead expenses. The updated fees schedule reflects some increases and decreases; many items remain unchanged. These changes include integrationof BuildingServicesintoCityOperations, resultingin renumberingof certain fees to align with new source categories. Additionally, Building Application fees now support Fire Prevention efforts. Many Planning and Engineering Services have transitioned to a deposit-based fee model, which introduces a new finance surcharge designedto covermaintenanceof thesedeposits. Specifically, it requiresattachinga projectto eachdepositfor invoiceprocessingand stafftimetracking.
This hearing introduces the proposed ordinance and an informal resolution. We anticipate adoption July 8, 2025, with new fees becoming effective 60 days thereafter. The Finance/PersonnelSubcommitteereviewedand recommendedapprovalon May20, 2025, andnoformalobjectionshavebeenreceivedfromthedevelopmentcommunity following outreach activities.
MayorProTernMcCallonaskediftherewereanyquestions. Seeingnone, heclosedthe public hearing and brought it back to City Council for deliberation. Mayor Pro Tern McCallonmentioneda letterwasreceivedfromthe DesertValleyBuilderAssociation.
Could staff comment on concerns about the Development Impact Fees (DIF) on the three projects mentioned in the letter?
City ManagerZamanostatedwe havereviewedthe work programitemsidentified, discussed them internally, and consulted with our advisor. It was decided that DIF funds will not support the three projects that were specified.
A MOTIONwas madeby CouncilmemberSaldana, secondedby CouncilmemberHogan to introduceOrdinance No. 472 establishinga fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system. Motion carried, 4-0, with Mayor Lilburn being absent.
City Clerk Munoz introduced Ordinance No. 472.
ORDINANCE NO. 472
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDINGCHAPTER2.36 FEESAND SERVICECHARGESOFTHE
HIGHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES OF FEES
AND CHARGES AND TO UPDATE AND AMEND OTHER FEES AS APPROPRIATE Which title was read.
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34. Resolution No. 2025- Adopting a Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2025- 2027 A MOTIONwas madeby CouncilmemberTimmer, secondedby CouncilmemberSaldana to continue this item to the June 24, 2025 adjourned meeting date. Motion carried, 4-0, with Mayor Lilburn being absent.
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35. 2025 Arterial Resurfacing Project (Project No. o1a23002) Public Works Director/City Engineer Duran gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTIONwas madeby CouncilmemberTimmer, secondedby CouncilmemberHogan to:
1) Award the construction contract for Bid No. 2025- 05, " 2025 Arterial Resurfacing Project" to the responsible low bidder, Matich Corporation, for a total contract amount of$ 2, 598, 961;
2) Approve the proposal from Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC), to provide construction management and inspection services ( CM Services) in the amount of$ 109, 758. 10; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into Reimbursement Agreements with East Valley Water District (EVWD) and the City of Redlands for costs associated with workwithintheir responsibilities. Motioncarried, 4-0, with MayorLilburnbeing absent.
36. City Manager Report and Comments (Work Program, Regional/Legislative/Development Issues, Subcommittees, etc.)
CityManagerZamanostatedthe HighlandSheriffsDepartmentfor the monthof May received 3, 253 calls for service, made 351 reports, 167 arrests, issued 129 citations, conducted 211 traffic enforcement stops, responded to 52 traffic collisions, 16 transient calls, and 20 towed vehicles.
The HighlandFireDepartmentfor the monthof Mayreceived648callsfor service, some of which included: 534 medical aids, 23 traffic collisions, 7 structure fires, 20 vegetation fires, 4 vehicle fires and 17 public service assistances.
The AdministrativeServices/FinanceDepartmentfor the monthof May issued40 businesslicenses, renewed287businesslicenses, issued81doglicenses, 78yardsale permits, and 181 account payable checks.
Human Resources is currently recruiting a Maintenance Superintendent/ Senior MaintenanceWorkerforthePublicWorksDepartment. Anyoneinterestedcanapplyon the city website.
Public Works has the following construction updates: 1) 9th Street Sidewalk Project has commencedthis weekwithsite preparationandsurveyingprepwork. The projectwill include the installation of new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, and a bike lane on the south side of 9th Street, betweenVictoriaAvenue, approximately150 feet west of Valaria Drive.
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2) 2025ArterialResurfacingProject, isscheduledtobegininapproximatelythreeweeks, followingtheexecutionof thecontractanda pre-constructionmeeting. Thegoalisto completethe majority of work prior to the start of the next school year to minimize disruptionsforstudentsandparentsduringdrop-offandpick-up. 3) Safetyimprovements are underway at the intersection of 9th Street and Cunningham Street. Changes have beenmadeto convertthecurrenttwo-waynorthsouthstopintoa four-waystop, based on recommendationsfrom a recentengineeringstudy. Driverswill prepareto stop in all directionsat this intersectionand observethe newlyinstalledstopsigns.
Friday, July 4, at 9:00 a.m. the 4th of July parade will begin at the intersection of Base Line and Church Avenue and will end at the Highland YMCA.
VolunteerServicesareacceptingparadeentryformsthroughMonday, June16. Forms areavailableatHighlandCityHallorcanbemailedoremailedtoapplicantsbycontacting city staff. There is no fee to participate in the parade.
Forthe monthof May, Burrteccompleted146illegaldumpingworkorders.
The Community Development Department has four updates to share: 1) City' s 29th AnnualTrailsDayeventwas heldthis pastSaturday, June7, andwas hostedby 70 residents. Participants enjoyed a shaded walk through the Arnott Orange Groves, located onthenorthsideof GreenspotRoadbetweentheMediterraResidentialCommunityand the HistoricIron Bridge. Attendeesalsoengagedwith presentationexhibitsfrom Camille Bahri, a localresidentialdeveloper. Theeventreceivednumerouspositivecomments fromwalkersandcyclists, individuals, andfamilies. WecommendtheCommunityTrails Committeefororganizingthissuccessfulevent, andspecialthanksto citystaffAssistant PlannerTrejo, forhiseffortsincoordinatingit2) O'ReillyAutoPartshasbegungrading for their new Highland store, situated at the northeast corner of Base Line and Hillview Street. The newcommercialdevelopmentwill featurecontemporarydesignelements, landscaping, andimprovedlighting, whichwillenhancetheappearanceandfunctionality of the Base Line corridor 3) Stater Bros. Market at the Greenspot Road Crossing ShoppingCenterwillholditsribbon-cuttingceremonyonWednesday, June25, 2025at 8: 00 a. m. 4) HighlandPoliceDepartment, in coordinationwiththe Quality-of-LifeTask Force, CodeEnforcement, andCountyAnimalControl, conductedacitywideenforcement operationon Saturday, June7, 2025from7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The operationtargeted encampmentsandcrimerelatedactivitiesacrossvariouslocations, includingcityrightof way, bridges, creeks, cityproperties, vacantproperties, andareasaffectedbyvandalism andtheft. Theenforcementeffortsresultedin approximately25 preliminaryarrestsfora range of violations.
37. Councilmember Comments (Agency/Committee/AB 1234 Reports, District Updates, etc.) Councilmember Saldana thanked Mayor Pro Tern McCallon for the leadership demonstrated at the Air Quality Management District ( AQMD) Board meeting. He encouragedeveryoneto attendHostingCoffeewitha Copat EinsteinBros. Bagelshop located on Greenspot Road on Thursday, June 12 from 8: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 a. m. He thankedcitystaffformaintainingthedailyoperationsoftheCityof Highland.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CLOSED SESSION
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MayorProTernMcCallonadjournedthe meetingto Tuesday, June24, 2025, at6:00 p.m.
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