City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Highland was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Lilburn at the Donahue Council Chambers, 27215 Base Line, Highland, California.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tern McCallon and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saldana.
ROLL CALL
Present: Hogan, Lilburn, McCallon, Saldana, Timmer
Absent: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation recognized Chief Mike Smith for his 25 years of service at the Yuhaaviatam San Manuel Nation Fire Departmentand for receivingthe CaliforniaEmergency_ MedicalServicesAuthority EMSA) Award. Mayor Lilburn presented a certificate of recognition to Chief Mike Smith.
Mayor Lilburn presented a certificate of recognition to Broderick Robinson and Charlie Cuellar, Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for their dedication and service to the City of Highland.
BattalionChiefKirkhartfrom Cal Fire and DetectiveJacobHernandezfromthe San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department gave a brief update on the Line Fire.
PUBLIC COMMENT ( ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Chris Nielsenrepresentingthe HighlandChamberof Commercespoke regarding upcoming events.
Fred Yauger spoke in support of the enforcement of fireworks violations. • YisvyRamirezrepresentingtheSanBernardinoAirportCommunitiesspokeregarding concerns with the city' s budget and the recent Immigration Customs Enforcement ( ICE) raids impacting minority communities.
YeseniaRamirezrepresentingtheSanBernardinoAirportCommunitiesspokeregarding concerns with the city's budget and the recent Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids impacting minority communities.
JonasrepresentingtheSanBernardinoAirportCommunitiesspokeregardingconcerns with the city' s budget and the recent Immigration Customs Enforcement ( ICE) raids impacting minority communities.
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PascualGarcia (Spanishspeaker) representingthe SanBernardinoAirportCommunities spoke regarding concerns with the city' s budget and the recent Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids impacting minority communities.
Heever Rocha spoke regarding concerns with warehouse developments and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids impacting minority communities.
LizetteTorresrepresentingthe WarehouseWorkerResourceCentersupportingthe San BernardinoAirportCommunitiesspokeregardingconcernswiththe city's budgetandthe recentImmigrationCustomsEnforcement (ICE) raidsimpactingminoritycommunities.
Mili Sanchez (Spanish speaker) representing the San Bernardino Airport Communities spoke regarding concerns with the city' s budget and the recent Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids impacting minority communities.
Rosario Quiroz (Spanish speaker) representing the San Bernardino Airport Communities spoke regarding concerns with the Immigration Customs Enforcement ( ICE) raids impacting minority communities.
JoseSolorzano (Spanishspeaker) representingthe SanBernardinoAirportCommunities spokeregardingconcernswith ImmigrationCustomsEnforcement (ICE) raidsimpacting minority communities and warehouse developments.
Maby Acosta ( Spanish speaker) representing the San Bernardino Airport Communities spokeregardingconcernswith ImmigrationCustomsEnforcement (ICE) raidsimpacting minority communities and warehouse developments.
Alberto Hernandez ( Spanish speaker) spoke regarding concerns with the warehouse developments, tractor trailers polluting the community and Immigration Customs Enforcement ( ICE) raids.
AnthonyrepresentingtheSanBernardinoAirportCommunitiesspokeregardingconcerns withtheImmigrationCustomsEnforcement (ICE) raidsimpactingminoritycommunities.
DakotaWestlakerepresentingtheSanBernardinoAirportCommunitiesspokeregarding concerns with the Immigration Customs Enforcement ( ICE) raids impacting minority communities and shifting City Council meetings to remote meetings.
CityClerkMunozstatedapubliccommentwasreceivedviaemailfromClaudiaregarding noisepollutionfrom the San BernardinoAirport. A copywas distributedto all members on the dais.
TaniaGonzalezrepresentingtheSanBernardinoAirportCommunitiesspokeregarding concerns with the Immigration Customs Enforcement ( ICE) raids impacting minority communitiesand the developmentin the surroundingareas.
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tern McCallon, seconded by Councilmember Saldana, to approvethe consentcalendaras submittedwiththe exceptionof pullingItem No. 12 for discussion. Motion carried on a roll call vote, 5-0.
City Attorney Marroquin stated Item No. 12 pertains to iWorQ Systems, Inc. Service Agreement. Staff requestedrevisionsbe made to the agreementallowingthe city to terminatethe agreementfor cause or in the event of a default or breach by iWorQ Systems, Inc. This language was added to the draft agreement and distributed to members at the dais. Staff is seeking approval from the City Council for the Mayor to sign the revised agreement.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Timmer, seconded by Councilmember Saldana, to approve Item No. 12. Motion carried on a roll callvote, 5-0.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waivedthe readingof all Ordinancesintheirentiretyand readbytitle only.
2. Minutes - June 10, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Approved the Minutes as submitted.
3. Minutes - June24, 2025 RegularAdjournedCityCouncilMeeting Approved the Minutes as submitted.
4. Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register No. 779 for July 8, 2025, in the amount of$ 2,384,526.70 and Payroll of$ 229, 747. 96.
5. Treasurer' s Report for May 2025
Receivedandfiledthe Treasurer's Reportfor May2025.
6. Records Destruction Authorization
Approved the destruction of certain records.
7. OrdinanceNo. 472 Establishinga Fee and ServiceChargeRevenue/Cost Comparison Systemand ResolutionNo. 2025-033Establishinga Schedulefor Feesand Chargesfor City Services
AdoptedOrdinanceNo. 472, readbytitleonly, andwaivedfurtherreading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 472
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2. 36 (" FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES") OF
THE HIGHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES OF
FEES AND CHARGES, AND TO UPDATE AND AMEND OTHER PROVISIONS AS
APPROPRIATE
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-033 establishing a schedule for fees and charges for city services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FOR CITY SERVICES
8. Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 034 Ordering the Sale of One ( 1) Surplus Fire Department Vehicle
Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 034 ordering the sale of one ( 1) surplus Fire Department vehicle.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SALE OF AN EXCESS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
VEHICLE
9. Contract Renewal - 2023- 04, " City of Highland Landscape Maintenance Districts ( LMD) Maintenance Contract"
1) Extended the Landscape Maintenance Districts ( LMD) Maintenance Contract with RP Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. for one year; and
2) Approved a 3. 2% increase to the contract.
10. Contract Renewal - 2020- 01, " Facilities and Parks Landscape Maintenance" Extended the Facilities and Parks Landscape Maintenance Agreement with RP Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. for one year.
11. Proposed Revision to the Code Enforcement Officer Service Rates Associated with the Willdan Engineering Agreement ( Addendum No. 5)
Approved the revised Willdan Agreement for specific service rates related to Code Enforcement Officer Services and direct the Mayor to execute the Contract - Addendum No. 5.
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12. iWorQ Systems, Inc. Service Agreement Amendment and Three ( 3) Year Extension for Web- based Permitting Applications and Services ( Building & Safety, Fire Marshal, Planning, Code Enforcement, Public Works, and Yard Sales/RV Parking) Authorized the Mayor to approve iWorQ Systems, Inc. Service Agreement revisions allowing the city to terminate the agreement for cause or in the event of a default or breach by iWorQ Systems, Inc. with the City Attorney' s approval.
13. Authorization and Agreements for the Replacement of the Fuel Dispensing System at the Highland Police Station per Adopted 2025/ 2026 Work Program 1) Waived formal contract procedures per Municipal Code Section 2.40.100 for which the city' s best interest are served;
2) Approved the proposal from Western Pump in the amount of$ 61,346.72 to provide and install two new GASBOY ASTRA Electronic Fuel Dispensers, GASBOY EKOS Pedestal, and Operating Software through the city's Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program contract# 092920- GVR; and
3) Authorizedthe City Managerto sign purchaseagreementswith WesternPumpto install the city' s new Fuel Management System at the Highland Police Station.
14. Bid Award - 2025- 04, " City of Highland Streetlight Maintenance Contract" Awarded the bid for Bid No. 2025- 04, " City of Highland Streetlight Maintenance Contract" to the lowestresponsivebidderYunex, LLCinthe amountof$ 358,717.40 to maintaincity owned streetlights.
15. Sheriff' s Department Contract for Work Release Program Authorized the City Manager to sign the Sheriff's Department Contract for the Work Release Program.
16. Environmental Services Task Order Amendment for the Victoria Avenue Drainage and Street Improvement Project ( Project No. str17002)
1) Approved the amendment to the existing task order from Tom Dodson & Associates to provide environmental services in the amount of$ 169, 015; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to 10% of the revised contract amount of$ 246, 515.
17. Resolution No. 2025-035, Establishing Employee Salaries 1) AdoptedResolutionNo. 2025-035establishingemployeesalaries; 2) Approveda budgetadjustmentin the amountof$ 225,735, transferringfundsfrom Account 001- 2516 ( General Fund - Technology Enhancements) to Account 042- 9510- 3010 ( Building Services - Salaries) to support the cost of temporary personnel; and
3) Approvedthe attachedjob descriptionsfor the temporaryaccountantand intern positions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE SALARIES
18. Resolution No. 2025- 036 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Highland, California Reaffirming and Extending Proclamation of a Local Emergency in the City of Highland as a Result of the Line Fire
Adopted Resolution No. 2025- 036 continuing to extend the Proclamation of a Local Emergency in the City of Highland as a result of the Line Fire.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMINGTHE CONTINUEDEXISTENCEOFA LOCAL
EMERGENCY AS A RESULT OF THE LINE FIRE
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
19. Consideration of a Resolution to Adjust the Business Tax on the Extraction and/ or Processing of Rock, Sand, and Gravel ( Aggregate) Pursuant to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Chapter5.17 (BusinessLicenseTax on Extractionand/or Processing of Rock, Sand and Gravel AAggregate]), Section 5. 17040 ( Rock, Sand and Gravel JAggregatel Extraction and Processing Tax)
Mayor Lilburn opened the public hearing.
Directorof AdministrativeServicesNava-Cruzstatedthisitemis a resolutionregarding the annualcity miningtax. The ConsumerPriceIndex (CPI) adjustmentfrom May2024 to May 2025 is 2. 62%. Staff recommends City Council approve a corresponding increase of 2. 62% to the mining tax. In accordance with government code requirements, staff publishedthenoticetwiceina generalcirculationnewspaperandnotifiedthetwomining operators, CEMEX and Robertson's Ready Mix. If approved by City Council tonight, the adjustment will retroactively be effective July 1, 2025.
Mayor Lilburn asked if there were any questions from the public? Seeing none, she closed the public hearing and brought it back to City Council for deliberation.
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tern McCallon, seconded by Councilmember Timmerto adopt ResolutionNo. 2025-037fixing the HighlandBusinessLicenseTax on the extraction and/or processing of rock, sand, and gravel (aggregate) for Fiscal Year 2025/ 2026. Motion carried, 5- 0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE HIGHLAND BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON THE
EXTRACTION AND/ OR PROCESSING OF ROCK SAND AND GRAVEL
AGGREGATE) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026
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20. Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.06 of the Highland Municipal Code ( Public Parks and Properties) Pertaining to Camping and Storing Personal Property on Public Property Mayor Lilburn opened the public hearing.
Senior Code Compliance Officer Owens stated on June 28, 2024 the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, clarifying local government ordinances with civil and criminal penalties for camping on public land do not constitute cruel and unusual punishment of homeless individuals. In response to this ruling, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on July 25, 2024, encouraging all local jurisdictions to promptly address homeless encampments.
The Governor's office released a model no camping ordinance and suggested language to assistlocalagenciesin updatingtheir ordinances. Followingthis executiveorder, city staff and the city attorney collaborated to prepare amendments to the Highland Municipal Code Chapter12.06. These amendmentsaim to strengthenregulationsgoverningthe use of public spaces, promote public health, and enhance code enforcement and law enforcement's ability to manage homeless encampments effectively.
Mayor Lilburn asked if there were any questions from the public? Seeing none, she closed the public hearing and brought it back to City Council for deliberation.
Mayor Lilburn asked if city staff is prepared to implement and enforce this new ordinance? Senior Code Compliance Officer Owens confirmed the Highland Sheriffs Department is aware of the revised ordinance.
MayorLilburninquiredwhy city staff delayedenforcingthe ordinanceif the Governorof Californiaannouncedthis executiveorderonJuly 25, 2024?
Senior Code ComplianceOfficerOwensstated staff was awaitinga decisionfrom the U.S. Supreme Court, after that, we continued to wait for response from the State of Californiato give us directionand howwe couldproceedwiththis. A key issuewas whether housing should be included as part of the enforcement measures. The Supreme Court's ruling established a definition applicable across all states. Once staff received directionfromthe Governor's Officeof California, a reviewof the city's currentmunicipal code was conducted. Basedon the guidanceprovided, staff proceededto developan ordinancethat will enhanceour enforcementcapabilitiesand provideus with additional tools to address the issue.
A MOTIONwasmadeby CouncilmemberTimmer, secondedbyCouncilmemberSaldana to:
1)
IntroduceandconductfirstreadingofCityCouncilOrdinanceNo. 473amending Chapter 12. 06 of the Highland Municipal Code ( Public Parks and Properties) pertainingto campingand storingpersonalpropertyon publicproperty; and 2) Directstaffto file a Noticeof Exemptionwiththe CountyClerkof the Boardof Supervisors. Motion carried, 5- 0.
City Clerk Munoz introduced Ordinance No. 473.
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ORDINANCE NO. 473
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12. 06 OF THE HIGHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO CAMPING AND STORING PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Which title was read.
CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE
21. Appoint Two (2) Members of the Public to the Planning Commission/Appeals Board and Building Appeals Board
City Clerk Munoz gave a brief review of the staff report.
CandidateRichard Bowman introducedhimself to the City Council for the Planning Commission nomination.
Candidate Robert Dashoff introduced himself to the City Council for the Planning Commission nomination.
CandidateRandallHamerlyintroducedhimselfto the City Councilfor the Planning Commission nomination.
CandidateAdeeb Hattar introducedhimselfto the City Councilfor the Planning Commission nomination.
CandidateBrent Meridethintroducedhimselfto the City Councilfor the Planning Commission nomination.
City Clerk Munoz opened the floor for nominations.
CouncilmemberTimmernominatedincumbentapplicant, RandallHamerlyandapplicant Brent Merideth.
Councilmember Saldana nominated applicant, Robert Dashoff.
Hearing no other nominations, City Clerk Munoz closed the floor for nominations.
CityCouncilunanimouslyreappointedRandallHamerlyand appointedBrentMerideth.
22. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference
City Manager Zamano gave a brief review of the staff report.
City Council unanimously appointed Mayor Lilburn as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Hogan as the Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conferencescheduledfor October8-10, in LongBeach.
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23. City Manager Report and Comments ( Work Program, Regional/ Legislative/ Development Issues, Subcommittees, etc.)
City Manager Zamano stated the Highland Sheriff' s Department for the month of June received 3, 183 calls for service, made 305 reports, 135 arrests, issued 53 citations, conducted 155 traffic enforcement stops, responded to 53 traffic collisions, 23 transient calls, and 13 towed vehicles.
The Highland Fire Department for the month of June received 609 calls for service, some of which included: 472 medical aids, 24 traffic collisions, 6 structure fires, 12 vegetation fires, 15 other fires, 4 vehicle fires and 22 public service assistances.
On July 4, 2025the City of Highlandheld its annualFourthof July parade. Thankyou, Public Services Manager Morgan, Volunteer Coordinator Moreno, and all city staff members for organizing a successful event. The parade featured 34 participants and was well attended. In the evening, staff conducted a pilot program to enforce illegal fireworks regulations. This initiative involved collaboration amongst myself, Director of Administrative Services Nava-Cruz, Community Development Director Mainez, Public Works Director/ City Engineer Duran Jr., and the city' s Code Enforcement Department Officers, Owens, Chambers, Ramirez, andWilson. Theteampatrolledtheentirecityin four separate vehicles in pairs between 6: 00 p. m. and 11: 00 p. m., focusing on identifying properties engaged in illegal fireworks activities. During the patrols, staff observed and documentedillegalfireworksactivityatapproximately60residentialproperties. TheCode EnforcementDepartmentis currentlyreviewingthe collectedevidenceandplansto issue 2,000citationstotherespectivepropertyownerswithinthecomingweeks. Additionally, citationswereissuedbythe HighlandSheriffs Departmentand FireDepartment. Thecity received its first payment of$ 2,000 yesterday from an individual citedfor illegal fireworks activity on Base Line.
The American Society for Public Administrators - Inland Empire Chapter has selected DirectorofAdministrativeServicesNava-Cruzasthe recipientofthe2025Outstanding Rising Administrator Award. Congratulations on this well- deserved recognition of exceptional contributions to public service.
The Administrative Services/Finance Department for the month of June issued 58 businesslicenses, renewed347businesslicenses, issued57doglicenses, 60yardsale permits, and 221 account payable checks.
HumanResourcesannouncedGeraldPeck, MaintenanceWorkerII, waspromotedtothe positionof SeniorMaintenanceWorkerfollowinga recruitmentprocessthat considered applicants for either Maintenance Superintendent or Senior Maintenance Worker, dependingontheirqualifications. Afteraperiodofsevenmonths, thepositionofAssistant Public Works Director in the Engineering Department has been filled, with the new hire beginningemploymentonAugust7, 2025. JackAvon MaintenanceWorkerI announced hisintentionto retireon September30, 2025. Wesincerelyappreciatehis 16yearsof dedicatedserviceinmaintainingthecity'sfacilitiesandsupportingvariousfunctionswithin PublicWorksandwishhimthe best. A recruitmentprocesswill beinitiatedtofill thevacant Maintenance Worker I/II position.
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On Friday, July 4, 2025 the City of Highland obtained approval for the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant ( EMPG) from the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services. The funding will be used to acquire cameras for monitoring various flood prone locations throughout the city. The estimated total project is $ 31, 300, with the EMPG proving a matching fund of up to $ 15, 650 on a dollar- for- dollar basis. We would like to express our appreciation to Public Works Director/ City Engineer Duran Jr. for his efforts in submitting this application on behalf of the city.
The Engineering Department is pleased to announce the launch of the new electronic Encroachment Permit System, a significant advancement in modernizing city services and applicants may submit encroachment permits entirely online via the city's digital permitting portal. The system reduces the need for in- person visits and paper applications, providing a more efficient and transparent process for projects involving work within the public right- of- way, such as sidewalk repairs, utility installations, and driveway upgrades. Paper applications will be accepted; however, the use of the electronicsystemis stronglyencouraged. Additionalinformationis availableonthe city's Website.
The Public Works Department announced The Highland Regional Connector Project has been completed in its entirety. The contractor finalized the project on July 7, 2025 with the installation of new flashing beacons at the Streater Driver and Canyon Oak Drive intersection.
The sidewalkand bike laneprojecton 9th Streetis makingexcellentprogressand is on schedule for completion in early August. This project involves installing new sidewalks and bike lanes on the south side of 9th Street to close the gap between Victoria Avenue and Valaria Drive.
The 2025 Arterial Resurfacing Project is underway and is scheduled to be completed beforethe start of the school year in August. Pavinghas been completedon Sterling Avenue, from Base Line to Pacific Street, as well as 5th Street, from Tippecanoe Avenue to Marilyn Avenue near the Sterling Natural Resource Center. Striping on these streets is plannedfor completionthis week. Nextweek, the contractorwill beginpavingon Orange Street, extending from the southern city limits near CEMEX to Greenspot Road. This will be followed by paving on Greenspot Road, from Boulder Avenue to Plunge Creek, as well as portionsof 5th StreetnearLankershimStreetandWardStreetalley. Mostofthe work is expectedto be completedby the end of July, with striping scheduledimmediately afterward.
Monday, July 28, from 12: 00 p. m. to 5: 00 p. m., a Blood Drive will be held at the Highland Police Station.
Tuesday, August 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the city will host its NationalNightOut event at the Highland Police Station.
Thursday, August28, at 5:30 p.m. thecitywill hostits Stateof the CityAddressat the Natural Resources Center ( SNRC) located at 25318 5th Street.
Saturday, August 16, from 9: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m., there will be a Used Oil Filter Exchange event at AutoZone located at 27292 Base Line.
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For the month of June, Burrtec completed 200 illegal dumping work orders.
The Code Enforcement Department retained a contract Code Enforcement Officer from Willdan Engineering. The initiative was expedited after receiving approval from the Public Safety Subcommittee on April 23, 2025, followed by the City Council' s adoption of the new budget on June 24, 2025, which allocated funding for the contracted position. After conducting interviews, Dixie Vargas was selected as the contract Code Enforcement Officer and commenced training last week. She will support proactive enforcement initiatives, focusing on targeted areas and cases involving illegal vendors, including enforcement activities during the weekends.
There is a new restaurant that opened July 2, located at 26001 Base Line, at the corner of Base Line and McKinley Avenue. Pats Place specializes in Louisiana cuisine. When visiting, please feel free to introduce yourself to neighbors Jacqueline Robertson and Patrick Earthly.
24. Councilmember Comments (Agency/Committee/AB 1234 Reports, District Updates, etc.) Mayor Pro Tern McCallon stated the Fourth of July parade was a great success and thanked Immanuel Baptist church for organizing an exceptional fireworks show.
CouncilmemberHoganexpressedhis appreciationfor participatingin the Fourthof July parade and witnessing the community coming together to celebrate was a remarkable experience.
CouncilmemberSaldanaexpressedhis gratitudefor the ongoinginfrastructureprojects intheCityofHighlandandthankedthecommunityforobservingtheFourthofJulyholiday responsibly.
Mayor Lilburn announced the successful opening of the new Stator Bros. Market, expressing enthusiasm about having them in the community. She also extended her appreciationto ImmanuelBaptistChurchfor hostingan impressivefireworksdisplayand commended the Highland Sheriff' s Department, COP' s, and all city staff for their assistance during the Fourth of July parade.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
CLOSED SESSION
CityAttorneyMarroquinreadtheCityCouncilintoclosedsessionregardingthefollowing:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 1)
People's Collectivefor EnvironmentalJusticev. InlandValleyDevelopmentAgency, et. al., SanBernardinoCountyCourtCaseNo. CIVSB2510434 (Citysuedas RealPartyin Interest)
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 2) and/ or ( d)( 3) Significant exposure to litigation: One case.
ADJOURN
Mayor Lilburn adjourned the meeting into closed session at 7: 53 p. m. in memory of Horace Boatwright and Thomas Fogarty.
Submitted By: Approved By:
Alond Munoz Penny Lil ur
City Jerk Mayor