City Council Special Meeting Minutes August 3, 2026
Call to Order
The special 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.
Roll Call
Present: Lilburn, McCallon, Saldana, Timmer
Absent: Hogan
Public Comment
Mychael Johnson spoke regarding his special project, Elysian Park. (In Person) Bob Hitchman addressed concerns of overgrown weeds and shrubs with an East Valley Water District (EVWD) neighborhood property. (In Person)
Consent Calendar
A MOTION was made by Mayor Pro Tem Saldana, seconded by Councilmember Timmer to approve the consent calendar as submitted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, 4-0, with Mayor Lilburn abstaining from Agenda Item No. 2, and Councilmember Hogan being absent.
1. Adoption of a Resolution Superseding Resolution No. 2026-039 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Solid Waste Program Fee
1. Adopted a Resolution superseding Resolution No. 2026-039 for the levy and collection of solid waste program fees by the county tax collector to comply with the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector's updated submission requirements; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to make any additional clerical or non-substantive revisions to the proposed if it is rejected again as a result of the County of San Bernardino's new Direct Charge processing requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-048
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 2026-27 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
2. Authorization to Award and Execute Agreements for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Repairs for the Highland Senior Center
1. Waived formal contract procedures per Municipal Code Section 2.40.100 for which the City's best interests are served; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to sign agreements related to the purchase and installation of HVAC improvements at the Highland Senior Center in an amount not to exceed $140,000.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes August 3, 2026
City Council Legislative
3. Resolution of Intention to Establish City of Highland Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001, Citywide Public Safety Services (Work Program, UP-) Public Works Director/City Engineer Duran Jr., gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Timmer, seconded by Councilmember McCallon to adopt Resolution No. 2026-049, entitled: "A Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Highland, California to Establish City of Highland Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 (Citywide Public Safety Services), to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Within Such District to Fund Certain Services, and to Designate a Future Annexation Area, Making a Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and Taking Related Action". The proposed Community Facilities District (CFD) is generally located north of Crest Street, south of Base Line, west of Central Avenue and east of Hillview Street. Motion carried, 4-0, with Councilmember Hogan being absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-049
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH CITY OF HIGHLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. PS 26-001 (CITYWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), TO
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT TO FUND
CERTAIN SERVICES, AND TO DESIGNATE A FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA
MAKING A DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS
Adjourn
Mayor Lilburn adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
Submitted By: Approved By:
shh Punchilu
Alondra Muñoz, CMO Penny Libum
City Clerk Mayor