(909) 864-6861 www.highlandca.gov
Penny Lilburn, Mayor
District 3
Jimmy Saldana, Mayor Pro Tem
District 2
Gregory Hogan, Councilmember
District 1
Larry McCallon, Councilmember
District 5
John P. Timmer, Councilmember
District 4
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda
May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Donahue Council Chambers
27215 Base Line, Highland, CA 92346
Staff
Carlos Zamano, City Manager
Lawrence Mainez, Community Development Director
Leticia Nava-Cruz, Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer Octavio Duran Jr., Public Works Director/City Engineer
Maricela Marroquin, City Attorney
Alondra Muñoz, City Clerk
Mission Statement
Highland is dedicated to the betterment of the individual, the family, the neighborhood and the community. The City Council and the staff of Highland are dedicated to providing the quality of public facilities and services that its citizens are willing to fund and will do so as efficiently as possible.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda May 26, 2026
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Levine Act: Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, any party to a City proceeding must disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a member of the City Council (or commission) in excess of $500 in the past 12 months. This disclosure requirement includes contributions by the party’s agent and aggr egated contributions from persons or entities related to the party. Please make the disclosure as soon as possible, but no later than the beginning of the proceeding.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comment
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City Council Consent Calendar
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waive the reading of all ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Schedule A Amendment for FY 2026/2027 and Amendment No. 6 to the Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Highland & East Valley Water District (EVWD) for Law Enforcement Services for FY 2026/2027
1. The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee recommends the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the amended Schedule A contract (FY 2026/2027) for Law Enforcement Services with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, including the addition of two deputy positions, for a new not to exceed amount of $16,648,903;
2. Approve a budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 in the amount of $1,219,748, transferring funds from Account No. 001.2520 (Continuing Appropriation Fund Balance) to Account No. 001.2000.4560; and
3. Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Highland and East Valley Water District (EVWD) for Law Enforcement Services (FY 2026/2027) in the amount of $365,066 and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda May 26, 2026
City Council Legislative
3. Contract Amendment with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection – (Cal-Fire) for the Period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030
1. Approve the proposed Cal-Fire contract amendment for the period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030, at an amount not to exceed $46,934,092;
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract amendment; and
3. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the proposed contract amendment.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026 -___ Repealing Resolution No. 2022 -001 Relating to City Council Meeting Procedures and Incorporating Senate Bill 707 Requirements and Adopting Reasonable Accommodation, Technology Disruption and Meeting Disruption Policies Adopt Resolution No. ____, repealing Resolution No. 2022-001 establishing revised City Council Meeting Procedures to incorporate the requirements of Senate Bill 707 relating to teleconferencing, remote public participation, meeting accessibility, and technological disruption procedures.
5. City Manager Report and Comments (Work Program, Regional/Legislative/ Development Issues, Subcommittees, etc.)
Discussion and possible action.
6. Councilmember Comments (Agency/Committee/AB 1234 Reports, District Updates, etc.) Discussion and possible action.
Announcements
Closed Session
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
A point has been reached, where, based on the opinion of the City Council, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Orian v. City of Highland, United States District Court Case Number 5:25-cv-02841-JGB-AGR
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: City of Highland v. Pathak, et. al, San Bernardino County Court Case Number CIVSB2521254
Adjourn
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda May 26, 2026
Regular Meetings
Effective March 1, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No. 2022 -001, the regular City Council meetings will be held once a month on the second Tuesday of each month. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for June 9, 2026.
Certification
I, Alondra Muñoz, City Clerk, or my designee, hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted on our website at www.highlandca.gov and in the following designated areas: Highland Branch Library (7863 Central Avenue), Fire Station No. 1 (26974 Base Line), and City Hall (27215 Base Line) at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54954.2.