REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
25541 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA 92354
June 9, 2026, 7:04PM - June 9, 2026, 8:16 PM
Roll Call: (The following members were in attendance)
Phillip Dupper, Mayor/Chairman
Ronald Dailey, Mayor pro tempore/Vice Chairman
Rhodes Rigsby, Councilmember/Boardmember
Ovidiu Popescu, Councilmember/Boardmember
Rhonda Spencer, Councilmember/Boardmember
Absent: None
1. Call to Order
1.A. Call to Order - City Council [CC], Housing Authority Board [HA], and Successor Agency [SA] The meeting was called to order at 7:04pm.
1.B. Roll Call
All City Council members present.
Staff present: T. Jarb Thaipejr, City Manager/HA Executive Director; Diane Robbins, City Attorney/HA General Counsel; Lynette Arreola, City Clerk/HA Secretary; Anna Briones, Finance Manager; Tom Ingalls, Fire MarshaLL; Lorena Matarrita, Community Development Director; Adrian DeSousa, Information Systems Specialist; and Lt.
Tyson Niles, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
1.C. Closed Session - None
No Closed Session.
1.D. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Spencer The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Councilmember Spencer.
1.E. Items to be Added or Deleted
No items were added or deleted.
1.F. F. Oral Reports/Public Participation - Non-Agenda Items (Each Speaker limited to 3 minutes.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action or discussion can be taken by City Council, Housing Authority or Successor Agency)
Kapree, resident, expressed appreciation to John Trujillo and the Public Works team for the work that they performed at the Community Garden, noting that they were very communicative and respectful. She also wanted to commend and thank city employee, Emily Loza, Fire/Public Works Department, for her knowledge and helpfulness.
She stated that she is always very helpful with her requests.
2. Public Hearing Items
2.A. Council Bill #R-2026-25 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Ordering the Continued Maintenance of the Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Confirming Engineer's Report and Levying Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Public Works) [CC]
Public Hearing was opened at 7:07 PM and closed at 7:07 PM City Manager Thaipejr noted that on May 12, 2026, the City Council initiated the proceedings, approved the engineer's report, and set the public hearing for June 9, 2026, for the adoption of the resolution levying assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. He stated that there have been no changes or updates to the report.
The public hearing was opened and closed with no public participation upon invitation by the Mayor.
Motion by Ovidiu Popescu, seconded Rhodes Rigsby, passing by a vote of 5-0-0-0-0, to Approve and Adopt, as recommended in the staff report, Council Bill #R-2026-25, waiving the reading of the Resolution in its entirety, and reading by title only - RESOLUTION NO. 3306 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA ORDERING THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, AND CONFIRMING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
2.B. Council Bill #R-2026-26 - Consider Adopting the Resolution Ordering the Continued Maintenance of the Street Light Benefit Assessment District No. 1 and Confirming Engineer's Report and Levying Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Public Works) [CC] Public Hearing was opened at 7:10 PM and closed at 7:10 PM City Manager Thaipejr noted that on May 12, 2026, the City Council initiated the proceedings, approved the engineer's report, and set the public hearing for June 9, 2026, for the adoption of the resolution levying assessments for Street Light Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. He stated that there have been no changes or updates to the report.
The public hearing was opened and closed with no public participation upon invitation by the Mayor.
Motion by Ovidiu Popescu, seconded Rhodes Rigsby, passing by a vote of 5-0-0-0-0, to Approve and Adopt, as recommended in the staff report, Council Bill #R-2026-26, waiving the reading of the Resolution in its entirety, and reading by title only - RESOLUTION NO. 3307 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA ORDERING THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHT BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, AND CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
2.C. Council Bill #R-2026-27 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031 (Public Works) [CC]- 7:11 PM Public Hearing was opened at 7:30 PM and closed at 7:47 PM City Manager Thaipejr presented the staff report reviewing the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026/27 to 2030/31, highlighting the projects for Fleet, General Buildings, Parks, Sewer, Storm Drain, Streets and Street Lights, and Water.
The public hearing was opened with the following public comments and later closed at the end of the hearing.
Kapree, resident, requested that the City provide additional communication to residents prior to construction and consider staggering project schedules, where feasible, to provide residents with periods of relief between construction activities.
Christopher Maravilla, resident and member of the Budget Committee, raised general questions regarding the allocation and expenditure of the Development Impact Fees.
In response to questions, City Manager Thaipejr explained that the revenues are distributed in accordance with legal requirements and are earmarked for specific purposes. He noted that Development Impact Fees (DIF) are collected from developers to mitigate the impacts of new development and must be expended within specific timeframe prescribed by law.
If the funds are not spent within the required period, the City may be obligated to refund the unexpended amounts. He further explained that DIF revenues are restricted to their intended uses and cannot be transferred between funds or used for unrelated purposes. He noted that a portion of the DIF revenues are specifically allocated to the Art in Public Places program. He explained the funds are restricted to eligible public art projects and cannot be redirected to the General Fund, other City accounts, or projects that are not part of the Art in Public Places program. He concluded pointing out that Development Impact Fees are one-time payments associated with development projects and are not an ongoing revenue source for the City.
Councilmember Spencer stated that she would like the City to add and prioritize installing generators at the well/reservoir sites. Given the City's recent experience of small earthquakes, she believes it is important to include this item in the plan.
City Manager Thaipejr had no objections.
Motion by Rhonda Spencer, seconded Rhodes Rigsby, passing by a vote of 5-0-0-0-0, to Approve and Adopt, as recommended in the staff report and with the addition and prioritization for the purchase of generators for the well sites to the Capital Improvement Plan, Council Bill #R-2026-27, waiving the reading of the Resolution in its entirety, and reading by title only - RESOLUTION NO. 3308 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026/2027 THROUGH 2030/2031
2.D. Council Bill #R-2026-32 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the 2025 San Bernardino Valley Regional Urban Water Management Plan (RUWMP); and Council Bill #R-2026-33 Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the City of Loma Linda Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) (Public Works) [CC]
Public Hearing was opened at 7:54 PM and closed at 7:54 PM City Manager Thaipejr explained that the City must prepare and update the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan every five years in accordance with the California Urban Water Management Planning Act. He noted that the City did not receive any public comments regarding the plans and recommended approval of the documents.
The public hearing was opened and closed with no public participation upon invitation by the Mayor.
Motion by Rhodes Rigsby, seconded Ronald Dailey, passing by a vote of 5-0-0-0-0, to Approve and Adopt, as recommended in the staff report, Council Bill #R-2026-27, waiving the reading of the Resolution in its entirety, and reading by title only - RESOLUTION NO. 3309 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026/2027 THROUGH 2030/2031; and
Approve and Adopt, as recommended in the staff report, Council Bill #R-2026-33, waiving the reading of the Resolution in its entirety, and reading by title only - RESOLUTION NO. 3310 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
3. Consent Calendar
Motion by Rhodes Rigsby, seconded Ronald Dailey, passing by a vote of 5-0-0-0-0, to Approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended in their respective reports.
3.A. Consider Approving Demands Register of June 9, 2026 (Finance) [CC/HA] Approved by City Council the Demands Register dated June 09, 2027, with commercial demands totaling $719,857.03, and payroll dated June 4, 2026, totaling $459,943.46; and Approved by the Housing Authority Board the Demands Register dated June 9, 2026, with commercial demands totaling $2,954.19.
3.B. Treasurer's Report - May 2026 (Finance) [CC]
Accepted the May 2026 Treasurer's Report for filing.
3.C. Council Bill #R-2026-29 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving a Final Parcel Map No. 20681 (southeast corner of Redlands Blvd. and Bryn Mawr Ave.) (Public Works) [CC] Adopted, as recommended in the staff report, Council Bill #R-2026-29, waving the reading in its entirety and reading by title only:
RESOLUTION NO 3311
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 20681
LOCATED EAST OF BRYN MAWR AVENUE, SOUTH OF REDLANDS BOULEVARD, AND NORTH OF PARK AVENUE (APN: 0292-461-10)
3.D. Council Bill #R-2026-31 - Consider Adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Loma Linda, California, Updating the Miscellaneous and Fire Salary Schedule Effective July 1, 2026 (Administration) [CC]
Adopted, as recommended in the staff report, Council Bill #R-2026-31, waving the reading in its entirety and reading by title only:
RESOLUTION NO 3312
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE MISCELLANEOUS AND FIRE SALARY SCHEDULES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
3.E. Consider Approving Amendment No. 9 to Waste Disposal Agreement No. 98-745 with the County of San Bernardino (Public Works) [CC]
Approved Amendment No. 9 to the Waste Disposal Agreement No. 98-745, as recommended in the staff report.
3.F. Consider Approving Agreement Renewal of Managed Service Provider (MSP) Services with Synoptek for $207,465.72 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Information Technology) [CC] Approved Agreement renewal with Synoptek for $207,465.72, as recommended in the staff report.
3.G. Consider Approving Extension of the Annual Service Contracts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Fire Department) [CC]
Approved annual extensions of the Fire Department annual service contracts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as recommended in the staff report.
3.H. Consider Approving Extension of the Annual Service Contracts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Public Works Department) [CC]
Approved extensions of the Public Works Department annual service contracts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as recommended in the staff report.
3.I. Consider Approving the Notice of Completion for the installation of the 1.6 Million Gallon Reservoir for $6,047,686.75 - Contractor: Borden Excavating (CIP 20-656) (Public Works) [CC] Approved the project as complete and authorized recordation of Notice of Completion documents as recommended in the staff report.
3.J. Consider Approving the Notice of Completion of the Storm Drain Improvements on Citrus Avenue for $276,494.46 - Contractor: Voltaire Engineering Inc. (CIP 25-414) (Public Works) [CC] Approved the project as complete and authorized recordation of Notice of Completion documents as recommended in the staff report.
3.K. Consider Approving the Notice of Completion for the Replacement of the Community Room HVAC Unit for $52,386.98 - Contractor: Loma Linda Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (Public Works) [CC] Approved the project as complete and authorized recordation of Notice of Completion documents as recommended in the staff report.
4. Old Business
4.A. Council Bill #O-2026-06 - Consider Adopting an Ordinance Proposing a Five-Year Rate Increase to the Wastewater (Sewer) Utility Services Effective July 9, 2026, to June 30, 2031, and Repealing Ordinance No. 769 (Administration) [CC]
City Manager Thaipejr stated that the ordinance was introduced at the first reading on May 26, 2026 and scheduled for its second reading June 9, 2026. He noted that this fee increase is a pass-through fee paid to City of San Bernardino. He had no new updates to present to City Council and recommended adoption of the Ordinance.
Chirstopher Maravilla commented on the total cost of the increase over the five year period and the how to ease the impact.
Discussion ensued regarding the concerns of the five-year rate increase; alternative wastewater treatment options, such as City of Highland, but whose treatment rates are higher; consider building a treatment facility in the City; and the potential impact on the General Fund if the rate increases are not approved by City Council.
Motion by Ronald Dailey, seconded Rhodes Rigsby, passing by a vote of 3-2-0-0-0, Opposed by Rhonda Spencer, Phillip Dupper
to Approve and Adopt, as recommended in the staff report, Council Bill #O-2026-06, waiving the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and reading by title only - ORDINANCE NO. 794 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER COLLECTION RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 9, 2026, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 769.
4.B. Council Bill #O-2026-07 - Consider Approving Amendments to the Ordinance for the California Fire Codes as Recommended and Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 787 (Fire) [CC] City Manager Thaipejr stated that the ordinance was introduced at the first reading on May 26, 2026, and scheduled for its second reading on June 9, 2026. He noted that here were no new updates and recommended adoption of the Ordinance.
Motion by Rhodes Rigsby, seconded Rhonda Spencer, passing by a vote of 5-0-0-0-0, to Approve and Adopt, as recommended in the staff report, Council Bill #O-2026-07, waiving the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and reading by title only - ORDINANCE NO. 793 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REPEALING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 787.
5. New Business
No items scheduled.
6. Reports
6.A. Reports of Council Members
Councilmember Spencer shared a resident’s report of graffiti in the underpass, shopping carts in the flood control channel, and an encampment nearby. She expressed appreciation for the trees that had been trimmed in the channel, which she had requested in a previous meeting.
City Manager Thaipejr reported that staff works regularly with the SB County Sheriff's HOPE Team to address issues related to the unhoused population. He also indicated that the County Flood Control District will be notified regarding the shopping carts, since it is within their jurisdiction.
Councilmember Dailey shared concerns raised by residents and himself regarding the condition of the City's parks.
While he understands there are staffing challenges, he noted that the parks are in need of increased maintenance and attention.
6.B. Reports Of Officers
City Manager Thaipejr informed the Council noting there were be a second regular meeting in June. He also shared the memorial service information for Eileen Petersen the wife of former Loma Linda Councilmember and Mayor Floyd Petersen.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:16pm.
The Minutes were approved at the meeting of June 23, 2026, as presented.
Lynette Arreola, City Clerk