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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 Regular Meeting Agenda
September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Donahue Council Chambers
27215 Base Line, Highland, CA 92346
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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 Regular Meeting Agenda September 8, 2026
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Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Special Presentations
Special Recogntion - Mac's Spring Shop
Special Recogniton - CAL FIRE - Resident Letters of Commendation
Special Recognition - Carlos Zamano, City Manager - 15 Year Service Anniversary
Special Recognition - Lawrence Mainez, Community Development Director - Retirement After 28 Years of Service
Public Comment
This public comment period is reserved for comments on matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City that are not listed on the agenda and on items included on the Consent Calendar. If you wish to comment on another agenda item or public heari ng item, please wait until that item is called for consideration. Under the State of California Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
City Council Business
1. 2026 Cal Cities General Assembly Resolution
Review and consider the proposed resolution to be presented at the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 General Assembly and provide direction to the City's voting delegate regarding the City's position on the resolution.
City Council Consent Calendar
2. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waive the reading of all ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
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3. Minutes - August 11, 2026 - City Council Regular Meeting Approve the Minutes as submitted.
4. Minutes - August 25, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Approve the Minutes as submitted.
5. Warrant Register No. 793
Approve Warrant Register No. 793; Warrants in the amount of $3,115,274.22 and Payroll in the amount of $298,493.04.
6. Treasurer's Report for July 2026
Receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for July 2026.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Amendment
Adopt Resolution No.____, amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
8. Records Destruction Authorization
Approve the destruction of certain records.
9. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Year-End Budget Adjustments
The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee recommends the City Council approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 year -end budget adjustments to appropriations, as presented, totaling $5,429,536 in expenditures and $3,617,737 in revenue for a net budget adjustment of $1,811,799 for the City and $192,435 in expenditures for the Successor Agency.
10. Fiscal Year 2026/2027-Carryover Budget Adjustments
The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee recommends approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 carryover budget adjustments totaling $2,128,138 in expenditure appropriations.
11. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Contract between the City of Highland and Highland District Council on Aging Inc. to Provide for Senior Programs, Activities, and Services to Improve Quality of Life, Physical Fitness, Social Programs, Daily Interaction and Nutrition to Low- and Moderate-Income Seniors
Approve the Contract and authorize execution by the Assistant Community Development Director.
12. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Contract between the City of Highland and the Highland Family YMCA to Provide Health and Wellness Programs and Resources
Approve the Contract and authorize execution by the Assistant Community Development Director.
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13. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Contract between the City of Highland and Central Little League to Provide Youth Baseball and Softball Programs Approve the Contract and authorize execution by the Assistant Community Development Director.
14. Special Event Permit Application (SEP 26 -004) by the Highland Area Chamber of Commerce Requesting Approval of the Annual 'Discover Highland 5K/10K Run' and Co-Sponsorship by the City to Waive Public Works and Police Department Fees
The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee recommends the City Council:
1. Approve Special Event Permit SEP 26-004 subject to the Conditions of Approval;
2. Approve "Co- Sponsorship" of the event and waive City Police fees and Public Works traffic control fees in the amount of $10,158.50; and
3. Authorize the use of the City Logo for promotional items.
15. Contract Renewal – 2022-06 Highland HVAC Systems Maintenance, Monitoring, and Repair Contract
1. Extend the 2022- 06 Highland HVAC Systems Maintenance, Monitoring, and Repair Contract with F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc. for one year; and
2. Approve a 6.5% increase to the contract.
16. Tract 20693 - Final Map Approval
1. Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 20693;
2. Accept the Subdivision Improvement Bonds; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Standard Subdivision Agreement.
17. Measure I Capital Project Needs Analysis (2027/28 - 2031/32) Approve the Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (2027/28 - 2031/32) for the Measure I Major Street and Freeway Interchange Programs.
18. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee recommends the City Council approval of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.
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City Council Public Hearing
The order of business for Public Hearings shall be:
1. Mayor opens Public Hearing;
2. Staff presentation;
3. Applicant/Representative presentation;
4. Speakers in favor of proposal;
5. Speakers in opposition to proposal;
6. Applicant rebuttal;
7. Mayor closes Public Hearing;
8. Council discussion, motion and vote.
Once the Public Hearing is closed, no further testimony is taken.
19. Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 26 -001), Amending Section 16.44.180 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 16 (Land Use and Development) of the Highland Municipal Code to Update Requirements in Accordance with State Law. The Proposed Amendment Promotes the Development of ADUs As a Means to Increase Affordable Housing Opportunities and Ensures the City's Regulations Remain Compliant with State Laws The Planning Commission recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt a Notice of Exemption and instruct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; and
2. Introduce an Ordinance to amend Section 16.44.180 (Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units) of Title 16 (Land Use and Development Code) to continue the implementation of Program 12 of the Highland Housing Element to ensure consistency with State housing legislation including Senate Bill 543, Assembly Bill 154, and Senate Bill 9.
20. Public Hearing to Consider Calling a Special Election; Declaring the Results of the Election; and Approving Formation and Levy of Special Taxes for City of Highland Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 Citywide Public Safety Services (Work Program, UP-)
1. Open the public hearing and take testimony, if any, following the public hearing, staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026- ____, entitled: "A Resolution Of Formation 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 Establish An Appropriations Limit Therefor, To Authorize The Levy Of A Special Tax Therein, To Authorize The Submittal Of The Levy Of Special Tax And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit To The Qualified Electors Of Such Community Facilities District, To Provide For The Annexation Of Territory To Such Community Facilities District In The Future, To Make Environmental Findings Pursuant To The Califo rnia Environmental Quality Act, And To Authorize Certain Actions Related Thereto";
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, entitled: "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Highland, California, Calling A Special Election And Submitting To The Qualified Electors Of City Of Highland Community Facilities District No. Ps 26-001 (Citywide Public Safety Services) Propositions Regarding The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit And The Annual Levy Of A Special Tax Within The Community Facilities District";
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, entitled: "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Highland, California, Declaring The Results Of A Special Election In The City Of Highland Community Facilities District No. Ps 26 -001 (Citywide Public Safety Service s) And Directing The Recording Of A Notice Of Special Tax Lien"; and
4. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2026-___, entitled: "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Highland, California Acting In Its Capacity As The Legislative Body Of City Of Highland Community Facilities District No. Ps 26-001 (Citywide Public Safety Services) Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax Therein".
City Council Legislative
21. Appoint One (1) Member of the Public to the Historic and Cultural Preservation Board Appoint one (1) member of the public to the Historic and Cultural Preservation Board.
22. Resolution Supporting Measure E
Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -___ in support of Measure E at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.
23. City Manager Report and Comments (Work Program, Regional/Legislative/ Development Issues, Subcommittees, etc.)
Discussion and possible action.
24. Councilmember Comments (Agency/Committee/AB 1234 Reports, District Updates, etc.) Discussion and possible action.
Announcements
Closed Session
Adjourn
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 October 13, 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.