Highland public meetings in 2022

Public Facilities Subcommittee

The Public Facilities Subcommittee will review the minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting. The subcommittee will also consider an alternative to wrought iron fencing for the Highland Community Park perimeter fence.

• Approval of October 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Consideration of alternatives to wrought iron fencing for Highland Community Park perimeter fence

Public Facilities Subcommittee

The Public Facilities Subcommittee will review the minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting. Members will also discuss alternatives to wrought iron fencing for the Highland Community Park perimeter.

• Approval of October 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Consideration of alternatives to wrought iron fencing for Highland Community Park

The subcommittee reviewed the Highland Community Park Perimeter Fence and Gates project after previous bids were rejected by the City Council. Members discussed re-opening the bid process for an 8-foot-high wrought iron fence with an alternative material option.

• Approved October 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussed re-bidding Highland Community Park Perimeter Fence and Gates project

Public Works Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting. Members will also consider a resident's request to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Greenspot Road and Blossom Way.

• Approval of September 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Request for a traffic signal at Greenspot Road and Blossom Way

Public Works Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the minutes from its September 13, 2022 meeting for approval. Members will also consider a resident request to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Greenspot Road and Blossom Way.

• Approval of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resident request for a traffic signal at Greenspot Road and Blossom Way

The subcommittee reviewed a resident request for a traffic signal at Greenspot Road and Blossom Way, which was determined not to meet installation conditions. Instead, the subcommittee recommended exploring speed reductions, median extensions, and new turn pockets. The City will also consider adding signage regarding autistic children in the neighborhood.

• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended considering speed reduction for Greenspot Road under AB-43
• Recommended extending center median to restrict left-turns out of Blossom Way
• Recommended installing westbound right-turn and eastbound left-turn pockets into Blossom Way
• Recommended considering signage for autistic children within the neighborhood

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold a study session to conduct a flag test for a freeway-oriented sign. The discussion involves APN No. 1201-331-01, 1201-341-01, -08, and -09 for TREH Partners, LLC. Staff recommends the Commission participate and provide comments on the test.

• Flag Test for a Freeway Oriented Sign (APN No. 1201-331-01, 1201-341-01, -08, and -09)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will perform a "Flag Test" to determine the visibility, height, and location of a new freeway-oriented sign. This process involves driving specific routes on the SR-210 freeway to observe the sign's placement. The sign is part of a mixed-use development in the Greenspot Village & Marketplace area.

• Flag Test for a 90-foot tall freeway-oriented sign
• Proposed development including retail, a gas station, and 200 residential units
• Review of parcels north of Greenspot Road and east of the 210 Freeway

Public Safety Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review a proposed agreement for San Bernardino County ambulance services to bring it forward to the City Council. The meeting also includes general updates on police and fire services.

• San Bernardino County Ambulance Service Agreement review
• General update on police and fire services
• Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will review an update on the San Bernardino County Ambulance Service Agreement, including a declaration to decline participation in the EMS Division. The committee will also receive general updates regarding police and fire services.

• Review of San Bernardino County Ambulance Service Agreement and intent to decline EMS Division participation
• $11,849,516 law enforcement services contract with San Bernardino County Sheriff for FY 2022-23
• General update on police and fire services
• Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting

The subcommittee reviewed the San Bernardino County Ambulance Service Agreement and recommended not signing a declination letter for the CONFIRE JPA. The subcommittee also received informational updates on police and fire service contracts. Minutes from December 14, 2021, were approved.

• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Recommended not signing CONFIRE JPA declination letter
• Recommended taking CONFIRE declination letter to City Council if City Attorney advises signing

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths to new members and select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The meeting includes reviewing the $1,591,795.00 Pacific Street pavement rehabilitation contract award. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a new schedule of fees for city services.

• Repeal of moratorium on vehicle fueling stations via Ordinance No. 458
• $1,591,795.00 contract award for Pacific Street pavement rehabilitation
• Rejection of bids for Highland Community Park perimeter fence due to cost
• 9.6% increase for city-wide traffic striping and maintenance contract
• Approval of $3,480,936.33 warrant register and $333,482.66 payroll

City Council

The City Council appointed Mayor McCallon and Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn and swore in two new council members. The council approved a $1.59 million contract for pavement rehabilitation on Pacific Street and updated the city's schedule of fees and charges.

• Appointed Council Member McCallon as Mayor (3 ayes)
• Appointed Council Member Lilburn as Mayor Pro Tem
• Dissolved General Plan Update/Housing Element and Service Station Review Ad Hoc committees
• Approved Warrant Register No. 748 for $3,480,936.33 and Payroll of $333,482.66 (5-0)
• Repealed moratorium on new vehicle fueling stations via Ordinance No. 458
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-056 revising the schedule of fees and charges for City services (5-0)
• Awarded $1,591,795.00 contract to Matich Corporation for Pacific Street pavement rehabilitation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-057 to begin process of vacating Berry Street between Cunningham and Hillview Streets (5-0)

Housing Authority

The Highland Housing Authority meeting consists of procedural items and the review of minutes from a July 12, 2022, special meeting. No other business items are listed for this session.

• Approval of July 12, 2022, special meeting minutes

Housing Authority

The Highland Housing Authority meeting consists of procedural items, specifically the approval of minutes from a July 12, 2022, special meeting. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 12, 2022, Special Meeting minutes

The Housing Authority met for a regular session and approved the minutes from a previous special meeting. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved July 12, 2022 Special Meeting minutes (5-0)

Successor Agency

The Highland City Council, acting as the governing body and board of directors for the Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency, will meet on December 13, 2022. The agenda is limited to procedural items regarding the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 12, 2022, regular meeting minutes

Successor Agency

The Highland Successor Agency is meeting to consider approving the minutes from its April 12, 2022, regular meeting. This agenda contains no other legislative items or reports.

• Approval of the April 12, 2022, regular meeting minutes

The Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency met for a regular session. The only substantive action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee is reviewing updates on several trail and bikeway initiatives. This includes progress reports on the Highland/Redlands Regional Connector along Orange Street and the City Creek / Alabama Street Bikeways Project. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Recreational Trails Program Grant.

• Approval of August 11, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Update on Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project along Orange Street
• Update on City Creek / Alabama Street Bikeways Project
• Update on the Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP)

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee is reviewing progress on several trail initiatives. This includes updates on the Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project along Orange Street and the City Creek / Alabama Street Bikeways Project. Staff also presented an update regarding the Recreational Trails Program Grant.

• Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project update
• City Creek / Alabama Street Bikeways Project update
• Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP) update
• Approval of August 11, 2022, Special Meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only the meeting logistics, staff list, and mission statement for the Highland Planning Commission. No specific proposals, decisions, or discussion topics are included in the text.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several design review applications and sign programs. These include revisions to building elevations for a contractor equipment rental business and a new drive-thru restaurant at Base Line and Buckeye Street.

• Design review amendment for contractor equipment rental business elevations (DRA 22-012)
• Sign program for a fueling station and convenience store (ASR 22-006)
• Design review for a 4,050 square foot multi-tenant drive-thru restaurant at Base Line and Buckeye Street (DRA 21-001B)
• Approval of November 1 and November 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission approved revised building elevations for a multi-tenant drive-thru restaurant and a contractor's equipment rental business. A request for a comprehensive sign program for a fueling station was continued to a future meeting for further dimension and color review.

• Approved revised building elevations for contractor's equipment rental business via Resolution No. 2022-044 (5-0)
• Approved Design Review Application (DRA 21-001B) for a 4,050 sq ft multi-tenant drive-thru restaurant via Resolution 2022-045 (5-0)
• Directed staff to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption for the drive-thru restaurant project
• Continued Accessory Sign Review (ASR 22-006) for fueling station and convenience store to January 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-1)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-1)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Board will swear in a new member and discuss preparations for the 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2023. The meeting also includes receiving a report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications within the Highland Historic District.

• Swearing in of Tyler Dean Brown to the Board
• Logistics discussion for the 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2023
• Status report on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for properties in the Highland Historic District

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will discuss logistics for the 2023 Citrus Harvest Festival. The meeting also includes the swearing in of new member Tyler Dean Brown and a status report on property applications within the Highland Historic District.

• Swearing in of new board member Tyler Dean Brown
• Logistics discussion for the 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Estimated expenses of $14,533 for the Citrus Harvest Festival
• Status update on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for properties in the Highland Historic District

The Board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2022 special meeting. Discussions regarding the 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival were held, but the selection of the honoree was tabled until January. The Board received and filed reports on the festival and Certificate of Appropriateness applications.

• Approved October 6, 2022 Special Meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled selection of 2023 Citrus Harvest Festival honoree
• Received and filed staff report on 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Received and filed staff report on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review several financial documents for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. This includes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, development impact fees, and developer in-lieu fees. The subcommittee will also consider allocating unencumbered Community Development Block Grant funds.

• Review of 2021/2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit documents
• Approval of 2021/2022 AB1600 Development Impact Fees Report
• Approval of 2021/2022 Developer In-Lieu Fees Report
• Allocation of unencumbered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• Update to the uniform reimbursement policy for Reserve Deputies and Volunteer Firefighters

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the allocation of unencumbered Community Development Block Grant funds and a policy change for uniform reimbursements. Several financial reports and policy changes were recommended for City Council consideration.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved allocation of unencumbered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• Approved Reserve Deputy/ Citizens on Patrol/Volunteer Firefighter Uniform Reimbursement Policy change
• Recommended 2021/2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audits for City Council consideration
• Recommended 2021/2022 Annual AB1600 Development Impact Fees Report for City Council consideration
• Recommended 2021/2022 Annual Developer In-Lieu Fees Report for City Council consideration
• Recommended Purchasing Policy changes for City Council consideration
• Recommended Marinita Signal Agreement deal points for future City Council consideration

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review annual financial audits and development fee reports for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. The meeting also includes discussions on allocating CDBG funds and updating city policies regarding purchasing and uniform reimbursements.

• Review of 2021/2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and audit reports
• Approval of 2021/2022 AB1600 Development Impact Fees Report
• Allocation of unencumbered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• Proposed changes to the city Purchasing Policy
• Update to uniform reimbursement policy for Reserve Deputies and Volunteer Firefighters

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The subcommittee will discuss terms for an improvement agreement regarding a new traffic signal on Base Line west of the eastbound SR 210 on ramp. The discussion includes cost-sharing commitments between Marinita Development, YN Properties LLC, and MG Gasoline Inc. It also covers potential City contributions from Bond proceeds for median modifications.

• Pro rata share agreement and commitments by property owners
• Construction loan terms including repayment, interest, and deposits
• City contribution from Bond proceeds for median modifications
• City management of new traffic signal construction

Planning Commission

The commission will consider an environmental study for a city project to build 2.3 miles of Class I and Class II bikeways. The proposed paths would run along the City Creek Levee and Alabama Street. Staff recommends adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and mitigation monitoring program.

• Environmental study for 2.3 miles of Class I and Class II bikeways
• Approval of October 18, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a city project to construct 2.3 miles of Class I and Class II bikeways. The project will run along the City Creek Levee and Alabama Street.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-043 to approve Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for Environmental Application No. ENV 19-001

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a contract for storm drain cleaning and the purchase of a trash vacuum system. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of 2022 California building and fire codes. Additionally, they will consider repealing the moratorium on vehicle fueling station uses.

• Repeal of ordinance imposing a moratorium on vehicle fueling station uses
• Purchase of Madvac LP61-G vacuum system for $30,202
• Rejection of all bids for the Emmerton Lane Trail Restoration and Improvement Project
• Contract award to Houston Harris PCS, Inc. for storm drain cleaning services
• CDBG applications for code enforcement and pavement rehabilitation on Union Street and Elmwood Court

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending municipal code to allow for vehicle fueling station uses. The meeting also includes a public hearing to adopt new 2022 California building and fire codes. Additionally, the council will review applications for street pavement rehabilitation and equipment purchases.

• Repeal of moratorium on vehicle fueling station uses via Ordinance No. 456
• Purchase of Madvac LP-61 trash/debris vacuum system for $30,202
• Adoption of 2022 California Building and Fire Codes via Ordinance No. 457
• CDBG applications for pavement rehabilitation on Union Street and Elmwood Court
• Contract award to Houston Harris PCS, Inc. for storm drain cleaning

The City Council approved the adoption of the 2022 California Building Codes and related fire code modifications. The council also approved several grant applications, contract awards, and appointments to city boards.

• Adopted 2022 California Building Codes and Resolution No. 2022-055 for fire code modifications (5-0)
• Approved $1,593,409.81 warrant register and $215,296.19 payroll (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Emmerton Lane Trail Restoration and Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved CDBG applications for enhanced code enforcement and pavement rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved Final Map of Tract No. 20142 via Resolution No. 2022-052 (5-0)
• Authorized $30,202 purchase of a Madvac LP61-G litter vacuum (5-0)
• Approved contract extension for KOA Corporation for City Creek/Alabama Street Bikeway Project (5-0)
• Appointed Gail Shelton, Tyler Brown, and Pamela Bible to Historic and Cultural Preservation Board (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting public hearings regarding the declaration and abatement of public nuisances. These items involve properties located on Grove Avenue, Seine Avenue, and Buchanan Avenue.

• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 6815 Grove Ave, Highland
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 7466 Seine Ave, Highland
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 7057 Buchanan Ave, San Bernardino
• Approval of October 18, 2022, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to declare and authorize the abatement of public nuisances at three locations. These include properties on Grove Avenue, Seine Avenue, and Buchanan Avenue. Staff recommends that the Appeals Board conduct the required hearings and adopt resolutions.

• Public hearing for nuisance abatement: 6815 Grove Ave
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement: 7466 Seine Ave
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement: 7057 Buchanan Ave
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission adopted three resolutions declaring specific properties as public nuisances and ordering their abatement. The commission also deferred approval of previous meeting minutes to a future date.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-040 declaring public nuisance at 6815 Grove Ave (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-041 declaring public nuisance at 7466 Seine Ave (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-042 declaring public nuisance at 7057 Buchanan Ave
• Tabled approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes to November 15, 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a contractor's equipment rental business. The project includes an office, shop, warehouse, and outdoor storage. The application also involves merging three parcels into one.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-009) for a contractor's equipment rental business
• Design Review Application DRA 22-012 for site, building, and landscape plans
• Parcel Merger PM 22-001 to combine three parcels (APN No. 1192-641-12, 22, & 23)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a contractor's equipment rental business. The project includes a 3,900 square foot office and warehouse with outdoor storage. The application also involves a design review and the merging of three parcels into one.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-009) for an equipment rental business
• Design Review Application (DRA 22-012) for site plan and landscaping
• Parcel Merger (PM 22-001) to combine three parcels
• Approval of October 4, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, and Parcel Merger for a contractor's equipment rental business on a 1.25-acre site at the south side of 5th Street, 900 feet west of Palm Avenue. The project includes a 3,900-square-foot building with office, shop/warehouse, and outdoor storage. The approval was unanimous (5-0) with conditions including revised building elevations to be reviewed by the Commission before permits are issued.

• Approved CUP 22-009, DRA 22-012, and PM 22-001 for contractor equipment rental business (5-0)
• Added condition requiring revised building elevations to return for Planning Commission review before building/grading permits
• Added condition to replace tall columnar trees with hedge species along east and west property boundaries
• Approved minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting as amended (3-2, with two abstentions)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing the expenditure of over $7.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for various programs. The agenda also includes a public hearing on municipal code amendments regarding service stations and zero-emission vehicles. Additionally, the council will review road rehabilitation agreements and staff reorganization plans.

• Authorization of $7,447,553.50 in SLFRF funds from the American Rescue Plan Act
• Municipal code amendment regarding service stations and zero-emission vehicles
• Pavement rehabilitation agreement for Pumalo Street and other roads
• Staff reorganization for Building Services, City Clerk, and Engineering departments
• Adoption of the Local Roadway Safety Plan

City Council

The council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 456, amending the municipal code to prevent over-concentration of service stations and require electric vehicle charging stations. The ordinance includes a 250-foot minimum separation between fueling stations and mandates one fast EV charger per eight fuel pumps. The council also approved $7.45 million in ARPA funds for various programs and introduced the 2022 California Building Code update.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 456 amending service station regulations and EV charging requirements (5-0)
• Approved $7,447,553.50 in ARPA #2 funds for programs per Attachment #1 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 457 adopting 2022 California Building Codes, public hearing set for Nov. 8 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $1.87M warrant register and $228,910 payroll (5-0)
• Accepted Grant Deed for Tract 18013 water quality basin from Monte Vista Homes (consent)
• Approved staff reorganization and Resolution No. 2022-050 establishing salaries (consent)
• Approved pavement rehabilitation agreement with San Bernardino County for Pumalo Street (consent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-051 approving Local Roadway Safety Plan (consent)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The board will discuss logistics for the upcoming 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the August 4, 2022, special meeting and a status report on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications within the Highland Historic District.

• Preparation for the 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2023
• Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2022, Special Meeting
• Status report on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications in the Highland Historic District

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The board will discuss logistics and staff direction for the upcoming 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival. Additionally, members will review Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties within the Highland Historic District.

• Logistics discussion for the 2023 Citrus Harvest Festival
• Status report on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications in the Highland Historic District
• Approval of August 4, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Estimated festival expenses of $14,533 and expected revenues of $14,800

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board voted 2-2 on a motion to honor Sam Racardio as the 2023 Citrus Harvest Festival honoree, failing due to a tie. The item was tabled to the next meeting. The board also discussed festival logistics, including entertainment, car show, and walking tours, but took no other binding votes.

• Approved minutes from August 4, 2022 special meeting (4-0)
• Motion to honor Sam Racardio as Citrus Harvest Festival honoree failed (2-2 tie)
• Tabled selection of festival honoree to next meeting
• Received and filed staff report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal for a contractor's equipment rental yard featuring a 3,900 square foot warehouse and outdoor storage. The meeting also includes public hearings to declare and abate public nuisances at three locations. Staff recommended continuing the rental yard item to October 18, 2022.

• Proposed contractor's equipment rental yard with a 3,900 square foot warehouse
• Public hearing for public nuisance abatement at 6956 Palm Ave
• Public hearing for public nuisance abatement at 25191 5th St., San Bernardino
• Public hearing for public nuisance abatement at the NW corner of 3rd St. & Central Ave.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a contractors equipment rental yard featuring a 3,900 square foot warehouse. The commission will also hold public hearings to declare public nuisances and authorize abatements at three properties. Staff recommends continuing the rental yard item to October 18, 2022.

• Permit for a contractors equipment rental yard with a 3,900 square foot warehouse and outdoor storage
• Public hearing for public nuisance abatement at 6956 Palm Ave
• Public hearing for public nuisance abatement at 25191 5th St, San Bernardino
• Public hearing for public nuisance abatement at the NW corner of 3rd St & Central Ave

The Planning Commission held public hearings and adopted three resolutions declaring public nuisances at 6956 Palm Ave, 25191 5th St in San Bernardino, and the NW corner of 3rd St & Central Ave in Highland, ordering property owners to abate the nuisances. A conditional use permit for a contractor's equipment rental yard was continued to October 18, 2022. Consent calendar minutes from September 20, 2022 were approved as amended.

• Approved minutes from September 20, 2022 regular meeting as amended (3-0)
• Continued Conditional Use Permit CUP 22-009 for contractor equipment rental yard to October 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-036 declaring public nuisance at 6956 Palm Ave and ordering abatement (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-037 declaring public nuisance at 25191 5th St, San Bernardino and ordering abatement (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-038 declaring public nuisance at NW corner of 3rd St & Central Ave and ordering abatement (3-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review updates on American Rescue Plan Act funds and their use. The group will also consider a proposal to create three new city positions.

• Approval of September 6, 2022, meeting minutes
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) No. 1
• Review of use of funds for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) No. 2
• Proposal to create Assistant Director of Administrative Services position
• Proposal to create Deputy City Clerk and Senior Civil Engineer positions

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review a proposal to create three new employee positions, including an Assistant Director of Administrative Services. The committee will also receive an update on ARPA No. 1 funds and review proposed uses for ARPA No. 2 funds.

• Creation of Assistant Director of Administrative Services position
• Creation of Deputy City Clerk position
• Creation of Senior Civil Engineer position
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) No. 2 fund usage
• Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved moving leftover PPE funds to prevention/mitigation under ARPA, and recommended creating three new city positions (Assistant Director of Administrative Services, Deputy City Clerk, Senior Civil Engineer) for City Council consideration. The subcommittee also approved bringing an ARPA use-of-funds item forward to the City Council.

• Approved moving leftover PPE funds to Prevention/Mitigation in Congregate Settings under ARPA
• Approved ARPA use-of-funds item to be brought to City Council
• Approved staff reorganization to create three new positions: Assistant Director of Administrative Services, Deputy City Clerk, Senior Civil Engineer (to be considered by City Council)

Planning Commission

The provided document contains meeting logistics and staff lists but does not include specific agenda items due to skipped pages.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a new 90,532 square foot warehouse development in the Business Park Zone. The commission will also review a request for a one-year extension to expand an existing self-storage facility by 33,775 square feet.

• Development of a 90,532 square foot warehouse
• Variance to allow building height to exceed maximum by 14 feet
• Consolidation of four parcels into one
• One-year extension for a 33,775 square foot self-storage expansion

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Parcel Map, and Variance for a 90,532-square-foot warehouse on Grape Street, allowing the building to exceed the Business Park Zone height limit by 14 feet (to 49 feet). The commission also approved a one-year extension for a self-storage facility expansion at 28031 and 28099 Greenspot Road. Minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting were approved as amended.

• Approved warehouse project at Grape Street (CUP 22-003, DRA 22-008, TPM 22-009, VAR 22-003) with height variance to 49 feet (4-0)
• Approved one-year extension for self-storage facility expansion at 28031/28099 Greenspot Road (EXT 22-002) (3-0-1, Chair abstaining)
• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting as amended (3-1-1)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will meet on September 19, 2022. The agenda includes a public comment period and a closed session for negotiations. This session involves a conference with a labor negotiator regarding unrepresented employees.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employees

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will hold a closed session to confer with a labor negotiator. The meeting involves agency negotiator Joseph Hughes and unrepresented City of Highland employees.

• Closed session conference regarding unrepresented City of Highland employees

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and housing plan revisions. Proposed actions include awarding a construction bid for the 3rd and 5th Street Corridor Improvement Project and amending the Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan.

• $9,395,939.00 contract award to Granite Construction Company for corridor improvements
• Ordinance No. 455 to increase dwelling count in Greenspot Village from 700 to 746
• $25,627.00 contract for asphalt repair on San Francisco and Fleming Streets
• $1,235,374.14 impact fee credit request from Alliance Residential Company
• $267,786.07 budget adjustment for traffic signals at 5th Street and Del Rosa Drive

City Council

The Highland City Council will review several infrastructure and development items. The agenda includes a construction contract award for the 3rd Street and 5th Street Corridor Improvement Project and pavement repairs on San Francisco and Fleming Streets. The council will also consider zoning changes for the Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan.

• $9,395,939.00 construction contract award to Granite Construction Company for corridor improvements
• $25,627.00 contract for asphalt repair on San Francisco and Fleming Streets
• Zoning amendment to increase dwelling count at Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan
• $1,235,374.14 parkland acquisition impact fee credit request from Alliance Residential Company
• Selection of March 25, 2023, as the date for the 25th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival

The City Council awarded a $9.4 million construction contract to Granite Construction for the 3rd Street/5th Street Corridor Improvement Project. They also approved a $1.24 million park fee credit for Alliance Residential, adopted a five-year Measure I capital project plan, and advanced the Greenspot Village specific plan amendment to allow up to 946 total dwelling units. All votes were 5-0.

• Awarded $9,395,939 construction contract to Granite Construction for 3rd/5th Street Corridor Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved $1,235,374 parkland acquisition fee credit for Alliance Residential Company (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-049 approving Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2023/24-2027/28 (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 455 amending Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan to increase dwelling count to 946 total (5-0)
• Approved $25,627 contract to Mike Roquet Construction for asphalt repair on San Francisco and Fleming Streets (5-0)
• Authorized $21,820 contract amendment with Dudek for HCD comments on 6th Cycle Housing Element (5-0)
• Approved $267,786 budget adjustment for traffic signal modifications at 5th Street and Del Rosa Drive with EVWD (5-0)
• Declared two seats vacant on Historic and Cultural Preservation Board and three on Community Trails Committee (5-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on September 13, 2022. The provided text contains only administrative information and contact details.

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Highland Public Safety Subcommittee has no meeting scheduled for this date. The provided text contains only procedural information and contact details.

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will review proposed K-Rail delineation at Greenspot Bridge over the Santa Ana River. The committee will also consider removing the option to paint a seal at the westbound SR 210 on-ramp.

• Review of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Proposed K-Rail delineation at Greenspot Bridge over Santa Ana River
• Proposal regarding removing the option to paint a seal at the westbound SR 210 on-ramp

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will review the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting. The subcommittee will also consider proposed K-Rail delineation at Greenspot Bridge and an option regarding the Base Line Interchange/SR 210 Project.

• Review of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Proposed K-Rail delineation at Greenspot Bridge over Santa Ana River
• Option to remove painting the seal at the westbound SR 210 on-ramp

The Public Works Subcommittee approved minutes from April 13, 2022, and recommended adding signage at the Greenspot Bridge over the Santa Ana River. The subcommittee also recommended that the city seal be left unpainted on the Base Line/SR 210 interchange project. Both recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Approved the April 13, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted.
• Recommended adding signage at the Greenspot Bridge over the Santa Ana River and forwarding the item to City Council.
• Recommended leaving the city seal unpainted on the westbound SR 210 on-ramp of the Base Line Interchange project.

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will meet to review the minutes from the June 14, 2022, meeting. The subcommittee will also consider budget adjustments for expenditures and revenues for fiscal year 2021/2022.

• Review of June 14, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review and consideration of Fiscal Year 2021/2022 year-end budget adjustments for expenditures and revenues

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review the minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting. The subcommittee will also consider budget adjustments for expenditures and revenues for the 2021/2022 fiscal year.

• Review of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Fiscal Year 2021/2022 year-end budget adjustments for expenditures and revenues

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting and reviewed and approved the City's Fiscal Year 2021/2022 year-end budget adjustments for expenditures and revenues. No public comment was received. The meeting lasted nine minutes.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 meeting
• Approved FY 2021/2022 year-end budget adjustments for expenditures and revenues

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to allow a warehouse building to exceed the maximum permitted height by five feet. The commission will also review the certification of an associated Mitigated Negative Declaration.

• Variance (VAR 22-002) for a warehouse building height increase of 5 feet in the Business Park Zone
• Certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV 22-004)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposal for a 187,870 square foot warehouse and associated improvements. The meeting also includes a discussion on amending the municipal code regarding service stations and zero-emission vehicles.

• Warehouse development project (CUP 22-004)
• Municipal Code Amendment (MCA-21-001) regarding service stations
• Variance (VAR 22-002) to increase building height by five feet
• Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 22-005) for parcel consolidation

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Parcel Map, Variance, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for a 187,870-square-foot warehouse at the southeast corner of Victoria Avenue and Cypress Street. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Miller dissenting. The approval includes conditions such as a 10-foot-tall wall along the easterly and southerly property lines and a requirement that future tenant business operations, including truck access hours on Cypress Street, be reviewed by the Planning Commission before a business license is issued. The Commission also recommended the City Council approve a Municipal Code Amendment to update service station regulations, voting 3-1-1.

• Approved CUP 22-004, DRA 22-006, TPM 22-005, VAR 22-002, and ENV 22-004 for a 187,870 sq ft warehouse at Victoria Ave & Cypress St (4-1)
• Recommended City Council approve Municipal Code Amendment MCA-21-001 updating service station definitions, use standards, and parking (3-1-1)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 regular meeting as amended (4-1)
• Conditioned warehouse approval with 10-ft wall on east and south sides
• Conditioned warehouse approval requiring Planning Commission review of future tenant truck access hours on Cypress Street

City Council

The City Council will review a certification that there are fewer candidates than available seats for District 2 and District 4. The council may choose to appoint Anaeli Solano and John P. Timmer to these positions, which would cancel the November 8, 2022, election for those districts.

• Appointment of Anaeli Solano to City Council District 2
• Appointment of John P. Timmer to City Council District 4
• Potential cancellation of the November 8, 2022, municipal election for Districts 2 and 4
• $35,000 budgeted for the upcoming election

The City Council voted 4-0 to accept the City Clerk's certification that only one candidate filed for each of two council seats, appointed Anaeli Solano to District 2 and John P. Timmer to District 4, and canceled the November 8, 2022 municipal election in those districts.

• Appointed Anaeli Solano to City Council District 2 (4-0)
• Appointed John P. Timmer to City Council District 4 (4-0)
• Canceled the November 8, 2022 municipal election in Districts 2 and 4 (4-0)

City Council

This special meeting involves a single legislative item regarding election certifications. The council will receive and file the City Clerk's certification that there are not more candidates than available offices in District 2 and District 4.

• Certification that there are not more candidates than offices to be elected in District 2 and District 4

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on this date. The provided text contains only administrative notices regarding public records and ADA compliance.

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on this date. The provided text contains only procedural information regarding public records and ADA compliance.

Public Works Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on August 23, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural information.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to declare a public nuisance at 25414 Base Line St. and to consider an appeal regarding unpermitted semi-tractor parking at 25191 5th St. Staff recommends continuing the application for a 187.870 square foot warehouse to September 6, 2022.

• Public hearing to declare a public nuisance and authorize abatement at 25414 Base Line St.
• Appeal of Administrative Citation No. 15539 regarding unpermitted semi-tractor parking at 25191 5th St.
• Continuation of warehouse construction, parcel merger, and design review (CUP-22-004).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a public nuisance declaration at 25414 Base Line St. and an appeal of a citation for unpermitted vehicle storage at 25191 5th St. The commission will also review a proposal for a 187,870 square foot warehouse, though staff recommends continuing this item to September 6, 2022.

• Public hearing for public nuisance declaration at 25414 Base Line St.
• Appeal of citation No. 15539 regarding unpermitted semi-tractor storage at 25191 5th St.
• Proposed 187,870 square foot warehouse and associated improvements (CUP-22-004)
• Request to merge four parcels into one via Tentative Parcel Map No. 20584

The Planning Commission declared a public nuisance at 25414 Base Line St. and ordered abatement, and upheld Administrative Citation No. 15539 for unpermitted semi-truck parking at 25191 5th St. The commission also continued the conditional use permit for a 187,870 sq ft warehouse to September 6, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-022 declaring public nuisance at 25414 Base Line St. and ordering abatement (5-0)
• Upheld Administrative Citation No. 15539 and adopted Resolution No. 2022-023 (4-1, with Vice Chair Thomas abstaining)
• Continued CUP-22-004, VAR 22-002, TPM 22-005, and DRA 22-006 for warehouse project to September 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 2, 2022 meeting as amended (4-1, with Commissioner Sutorus abstaining)

Community Trails Committee

The committee will receive a workshop update regarding the Tres Lagos property from the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. Staff will also present an update on the implementation of the City's Trail Master Plan and the Recreational Trails Program Grant.

• Tres Lagos Property — San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Board of Directors Workshop update
• Trails Masterplan Update and Maintenance Overview
• Update on the Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP)

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will review implementation updates for several trail links within the City’s Trail Master Plan. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Tres Lagos property and a presentation on the Recreational Trails Program Grant.

• Update on the Tres Lagos property workshop by San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
• Implementation status of various trail links, including Browning, Streater, and Base Line trails
• Potential multi-million dollar costs for connecting Plunge Creek West Levee Trail to Northfork Trail
• Presentation regarding the Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP)

The Community Trails Committee received and filed staff presentations on the Trail Master Plan update and maintenance overview, and on the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the June 9, 2022 meeting minutes. Discussions covered missing trail links, erosion issues, and future grant timelines.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2022 special meeting (4-0-1, McMillan absent)
• Received and filed staff presentation on Trail Master Plan update and maintenance
• Received and filed staff presentation on RTP grant update

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will review updates regarding the Tres Lagos property and the status of missing trail links in the Trails Masterplan. Staff will also present an update on the Recreational Trails Program Grant implementation.

• Tres Lagos Property workshop update
• Trails Masterplan Update and Maintenance Overview regarding missing trail links
• Update on the Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP)
• Approval of June 9, 2022 Special Meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review plans to increase dwelling units at Greenspot Village and approve 546 multi-family residential units. The meeting also includes a discussion on extending the moratorium for new service stations.

• Expansion of Greenspot Village & Marketplace from 800 to 946 dwelling units
• Construction of 546 multi-family residential units at Greenspot Village
• 12-month extension of the moratorium on new service station uses
• $47,575 contract for asbestos removal and demolition at 7433 Central Avenue
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 744 in the amount of $974,252.94

City Council

The City Council approved a specific plan revision and design review for a 546-unit multi-family residential development in the Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan, increasing the total dwelling unit count from 800 to 946. The approval includes conditions such as replacing Crepe Myrtles with Japanese Zelkova trees along Boulder Avenue, adding drainage improvements, and installing a wrought iron fence before occupancy. The council also extended a moratorium on new service station uses for 12 months and approved several contracts and agreements.

• Approved Specific Plan Revision SPR 22-001 and Design Review DRA 22-004 for 546-unit apartment complex (5-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 454 extending service station moratorium through August 23, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $974,252.94 warrant register and $229,007.60 payroll (5-0)
• Awarded HVAC maintenance contract to F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc.
• Awarded asbestos removal and demolition contract at 7433 Central Avenue to BeckCo, Inc. for $47,575
• Approved amended Sheriff's Department Schedule A contract with budget adjustments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-043 amending Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved Measure I 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY2022/2023-2026/2027 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the amended Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026. This plan outlines infrastructure projects funded by the Measure I Local Pass-through Program, including street and sidewalk improvements. The document details estimated revenues and programming for various city maintenance and rehabilitation efforts.

• Tippecanoe Ave. (3rd St. - Vine St.) & Elm St. Alley joint project with SB County
• 9th St. transit stops, sidewalk, and bikeway improvements
• Pavement rehabilitation for Sectors E, D, and B & C
• CDBG rehabilitation projects on Cunningham St., Elmwood Rd., Del Rosa Ave., and Central Ave.

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on August 9, 2022. The provided text contains only standard procedural information.

Public Safety Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on August 9, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural information and no items are listed for discussion or decision.

Public Works Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on August 9, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural information and contact details.

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Board will discuss logistics, budget analysis, and organizational details for the 2023 Citrus Harvest Festival. The meeting also includes a status report on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications within the Highland Historic District.

• Selection of event date, budget, and organizational details for the 25th annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Status update on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for properties in the Highland Historic District
• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2022, Special Meeting

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Board will discuss logistics, budget analysis, and organizational details for the 2023 Citrus Harvest Festival. Staff recommends providing direction on festival logistics and recommending a date and budget to the City Council. The meeting also includes reviewing minutes from the June 2, 2022, special meeting.

• Discussion of the 25th annual Citrus Harvest Festival logistics and budget
• Review of $1,970.98 in the Festival Account and $1,639.91 in the Home Tour Account
• Estimated personnel costs for event staff at $18,000
• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2022, special meeting

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board selected March 25, 2023, as the date for the 25th annual Citrus Harvest Festival, with April 1, 2023, as the rain date. The board also approved the minutes from the June 2, 2022 special meeting, as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussed or received as reports.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2022 special meeting, as amended (3-1)
• Set Citrus Harvest Festival date for March 25, 2023, with rain date April 1, 2023 (3-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the development of a 54,330 square foot warehouse in the Business Park Zone. The proposal includes a request to increase building height by 7.5 feet and a plan to combine eight parcels into one. Staff recommends approval of the project components.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-22-002 for a 54,330 square foot warehouse
• Variance VAR-22-001 to increase building height from 35' to 42.5'
• Design Review DRA-21-024 for site plan and landscape plans
• Tentative Parcel Map 20544/TPM-22-002 to combine eight parcels into one

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to develop and operate a 54,330 square foot warehouse in the Business Park Zone. The project includes requests for a building height variance and a parcel map to combine eight parcels into one. Staff recommends approving the related resolutions.

• Development of a 54,330 square foot warehouse (CUP-22-002)
• Variance to increase building height from 35’ to 42.5’ (VAR-22-001)
• Design Review for site plan and landscape plans (DRA-21-024)
• Tentative Parcel Map to combine eight parcels into one (TPM-22-002)

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit, height variance, design review, tentative parcel map, and mitigated negative declaration for a 54,330 square foot warehouse at the northwest corner of 3rd Street and Central Avenue. The height variance allows the building to reach 42.5 feet, exceeding the 35-foot limit in the Business Park Zone. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Commissioner Sutorus absent.

• Approved CUP-22-002 for 54,330 sq ft warehouse (4-0-1)
• Approved VAR-22-001 allowing building height increase from 35' to 42.5' (4-0-1)
• Approved DRA-21-024 for site plan, elevations, grading, and landscape (4-0-1)
• Approved TPM-22-002 to combine 8 parcels into 1 (4-0-1)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution 2022-21) (4-0-1)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee has no meeting scheduled for July 26, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and contact information.

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on this date.

Public Works Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on this date. The provided text contains only administrative contact information and ADA compliance notices.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the declaration and abatement of public nuisances at three specific property locations. Staff recommends that the Appeals Board conduct these hearings and adopt resolutions to order the required abatements.

• Public hearing for properties at 27059 5th St. & 27048 3rd St.
• Public hearing for property at 26562 3rd St.
• Public hearing for property at 25112 3rd St., San Bernardino, CA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the declaration and abatement of public nuisances at three different property locations. Staff recommends that the Appeals Board adopt resolutions to authorize the abatement of these nuisances.

• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 27059 5th St. and 27048 3rd St.
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 26562 3rd St.
• Public hearing for nuisance abatement at 25112 3rd St., San Bernardino
• Approval of July 5, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held three public hearings and adopted resolutions declaring public nuisances on properties at 27059 5th St. & 27048 3rd St., 26562 3rd St., and 25112 3rd St. (San Bernardino, within Highland boundaries), ordering abatement. The third resolution was amended to allow 120 days for compliance instead of 60. All three resolutions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Adopted Resolution 2022-014 declaring public nuisance at 27059 5th St. & 27048 3rd St. and ordering abatement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-015 declaring public nuisance at 26562 3rd St. and ordering abatement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-016 as amended declaring public nuisance at 25112 3rd St. and ordering abatement, with compliance deadline extended to 120 days (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2022 meeting as amended (4-0-1, Vice Chair Thomas abstaining)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Mediterra) near Greenspot Road. The council is considering resolutions to call a special election and authorize the levy of special taxes within this district.

• Public hearing for Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Mediterra)
• Proposed special election regarding tax levies and appropriations limits
• Introduction of ordinance authorizing a special tax levy

City Council

The City Council is considering the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Mediterra) near Greenspot Road. The proposal includes calling a special election and approving special taxes to fund the maintenance of streetlights, parks, and landscaping. This district would cover approximately 149 single-family units and two parks.

• Public hearing for Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Mediterra)
• Proposed special taxes for streetlights, landscaping, and park maintenance
• Special election call regarding the Mediterra district
• Ordinance to authorize a special tax levy

The City Council unanimously approved the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Mediterra) and related resolutions to call a special election, declare its results, and introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes. The special election passed with 3 yes votes and 0 no votes. The district will fund services like streetlights, landscaping, and parks for the Mediterra development, with no bonds associated.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-039 forming CFD No. 2022-01 (Mediterra) (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-040 calling a special election for the CFD (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-041 declaring election results and directing recording of special tax lien (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 453 authorizing levy of special tax in the CFD (3-0, first reading)

City Council

The City Council is resolving to form the Mediterra Community Facilities District No. 2022-01. This district would fund services such as street and park lighting, landscaping, and maintenance of trails and private roads through a special tax. The proposal will be submitted to qualified electors for a special election.

• Establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Mediterra)
• Proposed special tax for landscaping, lighting, and road maintenance
• Submission of CFD establishment and appropriations limit to voters via special election

City Council

The City Council will review several contract renewals and infrastructure claim resolutions. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a resolution to adjust the business tax for aggregate extraction and processing. The council will also consider engineering proposals for pavement rehabilitation and pedestrian signal installations.

• Resolution to adjust business tax on rock, sand, and gravel extraction
• Approval of warrants totaling $2,475,129.48 and payroll of $196,034.93
• Engineering design proposal from Willdan Engineering for $30,544.00
• Claim resolutions for 9th Street transit stops, sidewalk, and bikeway improvements
• Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. for pedestrian signal head installation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding business tax adjustments for the extraction and processing of aggregate materials. The agenda also includes reviewing engineering proposals for pavement rehabilitation and pedestrian signal installations. Additionally, the council will consider transit stop improvements and landscape maintenance contract renewals.

• Public hearing on adjusting business tax for rock, sand, and gravel extraction
• Engineering design proposal for pavement rehabilitation projects up to $30,544.00
• Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. for pedestrian signal head installation
• Contract renewals with RP Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. for landscape maintenance
• Transit stop and sidewalk improvements on 9th Street

The City Council approved a 9.42% increase to the business license tax on rock, sand, and gravel extraction, effective July 1, 2022, based on the CPI increase. The council also approved consent calendar items including warrants, minutes, and contract renewals, and authorized engineering services for pavement and pedestrian signal projects. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor McCallon absent.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-038 fixing aggregate extraction tax with 9.42% CPI increase (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants ($2,475,129.48) and payroll ($196,034.93) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-036 authorizing TDA Article 3 claims for 9th Street transit/sidewalk/bikeway improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-037 authorizing TDA Article 3 claims for transit stop access improvements on Base Line, Boulder, 9th, Olive Tree (4-0)
• Extended landscape maintenance contracts with RP Landscape & Irrigation for one year (4-0)
• Approved Willdan Engineering design services for two CDBG pavement projects, not-to-exceed $30,544 (4-0)
• Approved AGA Engineers agreement for city-wide countdown pedestrian signal head installation (4-0)
• Issued status report on urgency ordinance moratorium for new fueling stations (4-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

No meeting was scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on this date. The provided text contains only standard city contact information and ADA compliance notices.

Public Safety Subcommittee

No Public Safety Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate regarding public records and ADA compliance.

Public Works Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on July 12, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural information.

Housing Authority

The Highland Housing Authority will review minutes from February and March 2022 special meetings. The body will also consider an agreement with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation to develop affordable senior rental housing.

• Approval of February 22, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Approval of March 8, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation for affordable senior rental housing

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is considering an agreement to negotiate with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation for a new senior rental housing project. The plan involves developing approximately 90 units on Central Avenue for seniors earning up to 80% of the area median income. The Authority has committed $4,577,450 in funding, subject to specific conditions.

• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation
• Development of approximately 90 affordable rental units at 7433 Central Avenue
• $4,577,450 in committed funding for the project
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2022, and March 8, 2022

The Highland Housing Authority approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation for an affordable senior rental housing project. The motion passed 3-0, with Vice Chair Lilburn abstaining due to a conflict of interest and Chair McCallon absent. The board also approved minutes from two prior special meetings.

• Approved minutes from Feb 22, 2022 special meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Mar 8, 2022 special meeting (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. HA2022-001 approving exclusive negotiation agreement with Wakeland Housing (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a revision to the Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan. The proposal seeks to increase total dwelling units from 800 to 946 and includes a design review for 546 multi-family residential units and related facilities.

• Revision to Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan to increase dwelling units from 800 to 946
• Design Review Application for 546 multi-family residential units, a 7,500 square foot leasing office, and recreation areas

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to increase the dwelling unit count at Greenspot Village & Marketplace from 800 to 946. The item includes a design review for 546 multi-family residential units and a 7,500 square foot leasing office.

• Increase of dwelling units from 800 to 946 at Greenspot Village & Marketplace
• Proposed construction of 546 multi-family residential units
• Construction of a 7,500 square foot leasing office and recreation areas
• Approval of May 3, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 4-0-1 to recommend City Council approval of a Specific Plan Revision increasing the dwelling unit cap from 800 to 946 and a Design Review for 546 multi-family units, a 7,500 sq ft leasing office, recreation areas, and courtyards. The recommendation includes a CEQA exemption finding and modified conditions, including an 8-foot perimeter wall and clay tile roofing. The item now goes to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of SPR 22-001 to increase dwelling units from 800 to 946 (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of DRA 22-004 for 546 multi-family units and amenities (4-0-1)
• Voted unanimously for clay tile roofing on all buildings
• Voted unanimously for an 8-foot perimeter wall along the northern boundary
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2022 as amended (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The provided text contains only the table of contents and introductory pages for the Greenspot Village & Marketplace Specific Plan. It does not list any scheduled decisions or discussion topics for the July 5, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on June 28, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on June 28, 2022. The provided document contains only procedural information.

Public Works Subcommittee

There is no Public Works Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 28, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural information.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Highland Planning Commission scheduled for June 21, 2022, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 5, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will consider proposed adjustments to residential and commercial refuse collection rates. The agenda also includes a $54,000 contract for Fire Station #1 fencing and the approval of various street pavement rehabilitation projects. Additionally, the council will review the warrant register and upcoming municipal election preparations.

• Proposed adjustments to residential and commercial refuse collection rates
• $54,000 contract award to AB Fence Co. for Fire Station #1 fencing and gates
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 742 in the amount of $6,002,944.08
• Notice of completion for pavement rehabilitation on Ward, Cooley, 6th, and Tippecanoe streets
• Resolutions establishing annual special taxes for Community Facilities Districts 90-1, 2001-1, and 2007-1

City Council

The City Council approved a residential and commercial refuse rate increase, effective July 1, 2022, including a $3.65 monthly increase for basic residential service and a $2.92 increase for seniors. The council also adopted resolutions for the annual special taxes for three community facilities districts, the appropriations limit, and the investment policy. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Chavez absent.

• Approved refuse rate increase for residential and commercial (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-031 establishing refuse rates, effective July 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-032 levying solid waste fees on county tax roll (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-020 establishing FY 2022-23 appropriations limit (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-021 adopting annual investment policy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-023, 2022-024, 2022-025 for CFD special taxes (4-0)
• Approved $54,000 contract to AB Fence Co. for Fire Station #1 fencing (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-035 of intention for CFD No. 2022-01 (Mediterra) (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a resolution of intention to form the Mediterra Community Facilities District No. 2022-01. This district would authorize special taxes for the maintenance of landscaping, parks, street lights, and other public improvements. A public hearing regarding this formation is scheduled for July 14, 2022.

• Establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Mediterra)
• Proposed special taxes for maintenance of streetlights, parks, and landscaping
• $43,000 developer deposit to cover City formation costs
• Public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the Rate and Method of Apportionment for Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Mediterra). This document outlines how special taxes will be levied on properties within the district to fund specific services. These services include street light maintenance and landscaping for medians on Greenspot Rd.

• Special tax levy for CFD No. 2022-01 (Mediterra) beginning Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Maintenance of street lights within Special Tax Area A
• Landscape maintenance for medians on Greenspot Rd
• Streetscape landscaping for Lot C of Tract 18893-2

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review an application from LUMAR Devco IV, LLC to establish a Community Facilities District (CFD) to fund a new traffic signal on Base Line. The project is associated with two drive-thru restaurants and has an estimated construction cost of approximately $1.2 million. Additionally, the committee will review a proposed transfer of CDBG COVID-19 funds between projects.

• CFD application by LUMAR Devco IV, LLC for a traffic signal on Base Line
• Estimated construction cost of approximately $1,201,944 for the signal
• Proposed transfer of CDBG COVID-19 funds between projects
• $10,000 application fee paid for the CFD process

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the minutes from May 24, 2022, and a $150,000 transfer of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 funds between projects. It also approved moving forward with option B for a traffic signal project proposed by LUMAR Devco IV, LLC. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of May 24, 2022 meeting
• Approved $150,000 CDBG COVID-19 fund transfer: $75,000 to Grab & Go Readymade Meals and $75,000 to Senior Grocery program
• Approved moving forward with option B (driveway alignment) for traffic signal project (CUP-21-001/CFD-22-001)

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on June 14, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and contact information.

Public Works Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on June 14, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and contact details.

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will review Benjamin Shumate’s Eagle Scout project proposal. The proposal involves installing a bike rack at the Natural Parkland Trail Head. The committee will provide comments or recommendations regarding the project.

• Eagle Scout project proposal for a bike rack at Natural Parkland Trail Head
• Approval of May 12, 2022, special meeting minutes

The Community Trails Committee approved the May 12, 2022 special meeting minutes as amended (3-0) and added an agenda item to review the June 4 Annual Trails Day event. The Eagle Scout project proposal by Benjamin Shumate was tabled because Shumate did not attend the meeting. The committee discussed Trails Day outcomes, including participation and advertising, and scheduled a future meeting for July 14, 2022.

• Approved May 12, 2022 special meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Added agenda item to review Annual Trails Day event (3-0-2)
• Tabled Eagle Scout project proposal by Benjamin Shumate

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will review an Eagle Scout project proposal from Benjamin Shumate. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the May 12, 2022, special meeting.

• Review of Benjamin Shumate's Eagle Scout project proposal
• Approval of May 12, 2022, special meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Highland Planning Commission scheduled for June 7, 2022, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for June 21, 2022.

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will consider a building expansion for a residence in the Historic District. The board will also review the status of various Certificate of Appropriateness applications within the district. A request regarding the demolition and reconstruction of the Old Bank Building is being tabled.

• 63 square foot building expansion at 27206 Nona Avenue
• Demolition and reconstruction of the “Old Bank Building” at 6956 Palm Ave
• Status report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications in the Highland Historic District

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The board will consider an application for a 63 square foot building expansion at 27206 Nona Avenue. The meeting also includes a status report on other applications within the Highland Historic District and continued discussion regarding the Old Bank Building.

• 63 square foot building expansion at 27206 Nona Avenue (COA 22-002)
• Demolition and reconstruction of the 'Old Bank Building' at 6956 Palm Ave (COA 22-001)
• Status report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications in the Highland Historic District

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 63-square-foot expansion at 27206 Nona Avenue, with conditions amended to require 6-inch horizontal shiplap siding. The board tabled the demolition and reconstruction of the Old Bank Building at 6956 Palm Ave to allow the applicant time to redesign. Minutes from May 11, 2022 were approved as amended.

• Approved minutes from May 11, 2022 special meeting, as amended (3-1-1, Bible abstaining, Childs absent)
• Approved COA 22-002 for 63 sq ft expansion at 27206 Nona Avenue, with amended conditions (3-1-1, Bible abstaining, Childs absent)
• Tabled COA 22-001 for demolition/reconstruction of Old Bank Building at 6956 Palm Ave (3-1-1, Bible abstaining, Childs absent)
• Received and filed staff report on status of COA applications

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to review financial recommendations for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. This includes reviewing appropriations limits, city treasurer authority, and the statement of investment policy. The subcommittee will also consider annual tax levies for CFD 90-1, CFD 2001-1, and CFD 2007-1.

• Review of 2022/2023 appropriations limits
• Annual tax levies for CFD 90-1, CFD 2001-1, and CFD 2007-1
• Redesignation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) #1 funding balance
• Review of the Statement of Investment Policy

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the minutes from April 12 and April 18, 2022, and approved the Appropriations Limits, City Treasurer Authority, Statement of Investment Policy, and annual tax levies for CFD 90-1, CFD 2001-1, and CFD 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. The subcommittee also recommended transferring remaining ARPA #1 fund balances from Small Business Economic Assistance and Mortgage Assistance programs to Payroll Cost for Safety Staff (Police) and Public Sector Workforce Payroll (Fire & Paramedic) effective 9/30/2022. All items were approved unanimously by the two members present.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2022 meeting
• Approved Appropriations Limits for FY 2022/2023
• Approved City Treasurer Authority for FY 2022/2023
• Approved Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2022/2023
• Approved CFD 90-1 Annual Tax Levy for FY 2022-2023
• Approved CFD 2001-1 Annual Tax Levy for FY 2022-2023
• Approved CFD 2007-1 Annual Tax Levy for FY 2022-2023

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review several financial items for the 2022/2023 period. This includes making recommendations regarding appropriations limits, City Treasurer Authority, and investment policy. The subcommittee will also discuss annual tax levies for CFD 90-1, CFD 2001-1, and CFD 2007-1.

• Review of April 12 and April 18 meeting minutes
• Recommendations on 2022/2023 appropriations limits
• Review of City Treasurer Authority for 2022/2023
• Annual tax levies for CFD 90-1, CFD 2001-1, and CFD 2007-1
• Redesignation of ARPA #1 funding balance

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for this date. The provided document contains only administrative contact information and ADA compliance notices.

Public Works Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on May 24, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The City Council is considering reallocating $900,000 from the Sycamore Storm Drain project to the 3rd Street/5th Street Corridor Improvement Project. The proposal also includes allocating $145,025 in General Capital Financing funds to address construction cost increases.

• Reallocation of $900,000 from Sycamore Storm Drain project to 3rd/5th Street Corridor Improvement Project
• Allocation of $145,025 in General Capital Financing (MOE) funds for FY 2022-23
• Authorization for staff to amend the EDA Grant Agreement due to increased estimated costs
• Review of construction bids for the corridor project, with the low bid at $9,395,939

The City Council approved a budget adjustment for the 3rd Street/5th Street Corridor Improvement Project. They voted to postpone the Sycamore Storm Drain project to reallocate $900,000, allocate $145,025 from General Capital Financing, and authorize staff to amend the EDA Grant Agreement. The motion passed 4-0 with Council Member Chavez absent.

• Postponed Sycamore Storm Drain project to reallocate $900,000 to 3rd/5th Street Corridor Improvement Project (4-0)
• Allocated $145,025 of General Capital Financing (MOE) for FY 2022-23 to the corridor project (4-0)
• Authorized staff to submit EDA Grant Agreement amendment to cover additional costs (4-0)

Planning Commission

This notice announces the cancellation of the Highland Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 17, 2022. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 7, 2022.

• Cancellation of the May 17, 2022, Planning Commission meeting

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee will hear a staff presentation regarding the 26th Annual Community Trails Day. Staff will also provide an update on the Tres Lagos property workshop involving the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the April 14, 2022, regular meeting.

• Presentation regarding 26th Annual Community Trails Day
• Tres Lagos Property update from San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District workshop
• Approval of April 14, 2022, meeting minutes

Community Trails Committee

The committee will discuss potential staging locations and promotional plans for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day. Staff will also present an update regarding the Tres Lagos property from a San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District workshop.

• Discussion of staging locations for Annual Community Trails Day at Canyon Oaks Park or City Creek Levee trailhead
• $1,200 budget allocation for the 2021-2022 'Trails Day' community event
• Update on Tres Lagos property from the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District workshop
• Potential $25 per school fee for flyer distribution via Peachjar

The Community Trails Committee approved using Canyon Oaks Park as the staging area for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day and approved using the Peachjar flyer platform to advertise to five local schools. The committee also approved the April 14, 2022 meeting minutes with two abstentions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 regular meeting (3-0-2, with two abstentions)
• Approved Canyon Oaks Park as staging area for 26th Annual Community Trails Day (5-0)
• Approved Peachjar flyer platform for advertising to five Highland schools (5-0)

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic & Cultural Preservation Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition and reconstruction of a structure in the Highland Historic District. The project involves a 2,450 square foot building known as the Old Bank Building.

• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 22-001) for the demolition and reconstruction of the Old Bank Building at 6956 Palm Avenue

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition and reconstruction of a 2,450 square foot structure in the Highland Historic District. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 7, 2022, regular meeting.

• Demolition and reconstruction of the 'Old Bank Building' at 6956 Palm Avenue
• Approval of April 7, 2022, meeting minutes

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board discussed a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish and reconstruct the Old Bank Building at 6956 Palm Avenue. Board members expressed a preference for preserving the building's historic safe and basement, and directed the applicant to revise plans accordingly. The board voted to continue the item to June 2, 2022, without making a final decision.

• Approved minutes from April 7, 2022 special meeting (4-0-1)
• Continued COA 22-001 for Old Bank Building demolition/reconstruction to June 2, 2022 (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including warrants, claims, and district reports, and adopted the paramedic special tax rate for FY 2022-2023. They awarded contracts for HVAC replacement and a new fire engine, and approved a permit fee for bridge work. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved consent calendar including warrants ($4,062,145.10) and payroll ($212,366.74) (5-0)
• Rejected claims by Erika Madrigal and Alejandro Vara Jr. (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for Street and Drainage Maintenance District 96-1 and Landscape and Lighting District 96-1 annual reports (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-018 fixing paramedic special tax rate at $19/dwelling and $38/commercial unit for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Awarded $204,621 contract to Therma LLC for City Hall HVAC replacement (5-0)
• Approved $20,750 permit fee to CDFW for Base Line Bridge geotechnical exploration (5-0)
• Approved $772,613.72 purchase of new Type I Fire Engine from KME Rev Group (5-0)

City Council

The Highland City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and financial items. This includes a proposal for a new Type I Fire Engine and fixing the paramedic special tax rate. The council will also consider HVAC replacement at City Hall and various district reports.

• Purchase of a new Type I Fire Engine ($772,613.72)
• Fixing the Highland Paramedic Special Tax Rate for FY 2022-2023
• City Hall HVAC rooftop unit replacement contract ($204,621)
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 741 ($4,062,145.10)
• Permit fee for Base Line Bridge exploration ($20,750)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on this date. The provided document contains only procedural information and contact details.

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on this date. The provided document contains only procedural information regarding public records and ADA assistance.

Public Works Subcommittee

No meeting was scheduled for this date. The document contains only procedural information regarding public records and ADA compliance.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal for the 'Highland Heights' 34-unit single family home tract. The agenda also includes a continued public hearing regarding a public nuisance abatement at 25046 3rd St. Additionally, the commission will consider approving minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting.

• "Highland Heights" 34-unit single family home development (TTM 22-001)
• Public nuisance abatement for properties at 25046 3rd St.
• Approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering the approval of a 34-unit single-family home tract as part of the Highland Heights project. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a public nuisance declaration and abatement for properties on 3rd Street.

• Highland Heights 34-unit single-family development (TTM 22-001)
• Public nuisance declaration and abatement for 25046 3rd St., San Bernardino
• Approval of April 19, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the Highland Heights development, a 34-unit single-family home tract on 2.9 acres, including the tentative tract map, conditional use permit, and design review. The commission also declared a public nuisance at 25046 3rd St. and ordered abatement, with a 60-day timeline for the property owner to remove tractor-trailer parking. Both decisions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-012 for Highland Heights 34-unit tract, CUP 22-001, and DRA 22-001 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-011 declaring public nuisance at 25046 3rd St. and ordering abatement (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Reordered agenda to hear nuisance item before development item (5-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on April 26, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and a notice of cancellation.

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on April 26, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural information and contact details.

Planning Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items regarding the approval of past meeting minutes. No other substantive topics or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of April 5, 2022, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will consider a one-year extension for the Blossom Trails housing development. The commission will also review a request to declare a public nuisance at properties on 3rd Street in San Bernardino. A hearing regarding a 34-home mixed-use project is recommended for continuation to May 3, 2022.

• One-year extension for Blossom Trails housing development (TTM 17-001 and TPM 17-002)
• Public nuisance declaration and abatement at 25046 3rd St, San Bernardino
• Phase two of a mixed-use project for 34 single-family homes (CUP 22-001)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review the Landscape Maintenance District Budget. The subcommittee will also consider an Equity Line of Credit for a Mortgage Assistance Program recipient at 7477 Marshall Court.

• Review and consideration of the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Budget
• Consideration of an Equity Line of Credit for Benjamin Garcia at 7477 Marshall Court

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Budget. The committee will also consider an Equity Line of Credit for a Mortgage Assistance Program recipient at 7477 Marshall Court.

• Review and consideration of the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Budget
• Consideration of an Equity Line of Credit for Benjamin Garcia at 7477 Marshall Court

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will review a proposed annual adjustment to refuse collection rates for fiscal year 2022/2023. This item concerns the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City of Highland and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. The subcommittee will also review minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting.

• Proposed annual adjustment for residential and commercial refuse collection rates
• Review of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes

Public Works Subcommittee

The Public Works Subcommittee will review a proposed annual adjustment for residential and commercial refuse collection rates for fiscal year 2022/2023. This adjustment is part of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City of Highland and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. The subcommittee will also review the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting.

• Proposed annual rate adjustment for residential and commercial refuse collection
• Review of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
• Approval of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Works Subcommittee approved the minutes of the April 13, 2021 meeting as submitted. The subcommittee reviewed and recommended approval of the annual adjustment for residential and commercial refuse collection rates for fiscal year 2022/2023 under the Revised and Restated Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 meeting
• Recommended approval of annual solid waste rate adjustment for FY 2022/23

Community Trails Committee

The Committee will provide feedback on participating in the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival. Staff will also present budget and promotional options for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day.

• Feedback on participation in the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival
• Budget and promotion presentation for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day

Community Trails Committee

The committee is reviewing promotional options and the $1,200 budget for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day. Staff is also seeking feedback regarding participation in the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival.

• Review of participation in the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival
• Presentation on promotions and budget for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day
• $1,200 budget allocation for the 2021-2022 Community Trails Day event

The Community Trails Committee approved the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed outreach events, including the Citrus Harvest Festival and the upcoming 26th Annual Community Trails Day. The committee voted to postpone deciding the booth location for Trails Day until the next meeting with all members present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 10, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Tabled decision on Trails Day booth location until next meeting (3-0-2)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a federal grant application for the 3rd and 5th Street Corridors Improvement Project. The agenda also includes a contract for animal control services and various service agreement renewals. Additionally, the council will consider software upgrades and street improvement fees.

• $467,172 contract with San Bernardino County for animal control services
• Federal RAISE grant application for 3rd and 5th Street Corridors Improvement Project
• $81,602 budget adjustment for iWorQ software upgrades
• Fee waiver request of approximately $15,143.68 for Immanuel Baptist Church event
• Acceptance of easements from Beazer Homes for Santa Ana Canyon Road

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract with San Bernardino County for animal control services and a federal grant application for street corridor improvements. The agenda also includes reviewing energy efficiency agreements and software upgrades.

• $467,172.00 contract with San Bernardino County for animal control services
• Federal RAISE grant application for 3rd and 5th Street Corridors Improvement Project
• $8,169,812.93 warrant register approval
• $56,500.32 fee from East Valley Water District for Boulder Avenue irrigation meters
• Approximately $15,143.68 fee waiver request for a 4th of July community event

The Highland City Council approved a $467,172 contract with San Bernardino County for animal care and control services for FY 2022/23, and authorized the mayor to sign it. The council also approved several other items, including a contract renewal for tree trimming, an LED fixture replacement agreement with Southern California Edison, and a federal grant application for street improvements. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn absent.

• Approved $467,172 animal control contract with San Bernardino County (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $8.17M warrant register (4-0)
• Rejected three claims (Jill Szendrodi, Maria Del Carmen Jimenez, Jasbel Gutierrez)
• Extended tree trimming contract with West Coast Arborists for one year
• Approved LED fixture replacement agreement with Southern California Edison (4-0)
• Selected Van Lant & Fankhanel as city auditors (4-0)
• Approved $81,602 budget adjustment for iWorQ software (4-0)
• Authorized RAISE grant application for 3rd and 5th Street Corridors (4-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the March 10, 2022, meeting minutes. Members will also consider a four-year lease extension for the YMCA of the East Valley involving annual operating loss reimbursements. Additionally, the committee will review a street repair proposal for Sterling Avenue and Pacific Street.

• Proposed four-year YMCA lease extension with annual operating loss reimbursements
• $14,985.00 street repair proposal from Mike Roquet Construction, Inc. for Sterling Avenue and Pacific Street
• Review of March 10, 2022, meeting minutes

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review the minutes from the March 10, 2022 meeting. Members will also consider a four-year extension for the YMCA lease covering 2023-2026. Additionally, the committee will review street repair proposals for Sterling Avenue and Pacific Street.

• Review of March 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• YMCA lease renewal extension for 2023-2026
• Street repair proposals from Mike Roquet Construction, Inc. for Sterling Avenue and Pacific Street

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no Public Safety Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 12, 2022. The provided text contains only administrative contact information and ADA compliance notices.

Public Works Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on this date. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and contact details.

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency of the Highland Redevelopment Agency is considering a proposal to change its regular meetings from twice monthly to one annual meeting held in December. The agency will also review minutes from the June 8, 2021, meeting.

• Proposal to change Successor Agency meetings from twice monthly to once annually
• Adoption of Resolution No. SARDA2022-001 regarding a revised meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2021, regular meeting

The Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency approved a resolution to reduce its regular meetings from twice a month to once a year. The board also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SARDA2022-001 changing meeting frequency to one regular meeting per year (4-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency will consider changing its meeting schedule from twice monthly to once annually. The board will also review minutes from the June 8, 2021, regular meeting.

• Approval of June 8, 2021, meeting minutes
• Proposal to change meeting frequency from two per month to one per year

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Board will conduct a post-event discussion regarding the 2022 Annual Citrus Harvest Festival. The meeting also includes receiving a status report on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for properties within the Highland Historic District.

• Post-event discussion of the 2022 Annual Citrus Harvest Festival (Vendors, Car Show, Walking Tour, Entertainment, and Marketing)
• Status update on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for properties in the Highland Historic District

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The board will conduct a post-event discussion regarding the 2022 Annual Citrus Harvest Festival, covering topics such as vendors, the car show, and marketing. The meeting also includes a status update on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for properties within the Highland Historic District.

• Post-event review of the 2022 Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Status update on Certificate of Appropriateness Applications in the Highland Historic District
• Approval of March 3, 2022, meeting minutes

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board held a special meeting on April 7, 2022, approving the March 3, 2022 minutes as amended (4-0-1). The board received and filed staff reports on the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival and a status update on Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including a new owner's revised plans for the bank building. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and receiving the reports.

• Approved March 3, 2022 special meeting minutes as amended (4-0-1)
• Received and filed staff report on 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival
• Received and filed staff report on Certificate of Appropriateness applications

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a design review application for a contractor's business office and shop. This includes reviewing site plans, building elevations, grading plans, and landscape plans for the facility. The commission will also review the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting.

• Design Review Application No. DRA 22-003 for a contractor's business office and shop (APN No: 1192-621-10)
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a design review application for a contractor's business office and shop. This includes reviewing site plans, building elevations, grading, and landscape plans for APN 1192-621-10. The commission will also review the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting.

• Design Review Application No. DRA 22-003 (Contractor’s Business Office and Shop)
• Approval of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved Design Review Application DRA 22-003 for a 4,920-square-foot contractor's office, shop/garage, and storage yard on a .98-acre site in the Industrial zoning district. The approval was subject to revised conditions, including requirements for twining vines to screen the site within two years and full screening of storage areas. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Commissioner Sutorus absent. The commission also tabled the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting to the April 19, 2022 meeting.

• Approved DRA 22-003 for contractor's office/shop/storage yard (4-0-1)
• Tabled March 15, 2022 minutes to April 19, 2022 meeting (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-008 approving the design review

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on March 22, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural information and contact details.

Public Safety Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for this date. The provided document contains only procedural information and contact details for public records inspection.

Public Works Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on this date. The provided agenda contains only administrative and procedural information.

Successor Agency

The regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency scheduled for March 22, 2022, was canceled because there was no business to be transacted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 12, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a design review for a new single-family home development. The body will also review an environmental declaration for a public works reconstruction project.

• Design Review Application No. DRA 22-002 for 'Highland Park' 46-unit single family home development (Tentative Tract No. 19915)
• Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for 'Line A Storm Drain and Bledsoe Gulch Outfall Reconstruction' at 6892 Cloverhill Drive
• Approval of minutes from the March 1, 2022 Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review design and site plans for the 46-unit Highland Park residential development. The commission will also consider an environmental declaration for a storm drain reconstruction project at 6892 Cloverhill Drive. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting.

• Design Review Application No. DRA 22-002 for 'Highland Park' 46-unit single-family home development
• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Line A Storm Drain and Bledsoe Gulch Outfall Reconstruction (ENV 22-001)
• Storm drain reconstruction project at 6892 Cloverhill Drive

The Planning Commission approved a mitigated negative declaration for the Line A Storm Drain and Bledsoe Gulch Outfall Reconstruction project and approved the design review for Highland Park, a 46-unit single-family home development. Both approvals passed 4-0-1 with Vice Chair Thomas absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from March 1, 2022 regular meeting (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-006 approving Mitigated Negative Declaration for Line A Storm Drain and Bledsoe Gulch Outfall Reconstruction (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-007 approving Design Review Application DRA 22-002 for Highland Park 46-unit development (4-0-1)

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee is reviewing plans for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day. Staff recommends finalizing June 4, 2022, as the event date and confirming the time and location.

• Finalizing the date, time, and location for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day

Community Trails Committee

The Community Trails Committee is meeting to select attendance time slots for the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival and confirm the time and location for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day. The committee will also review minutes from the February regular meeting.

• Finalizing June 4, 2022, as the date for Community Trails Day
• Selecting attendance slots for the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival

The Community Trails Committee approved City Creek as the site for the 26th Annual Community Trails Day on June 4, 2022, and approved the February 10, 2022 meeting minutes as amended. Members also discussed outreach for the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival and potential future trail events.

• Approved City Creek as site for Annual Trails Day on June 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 10, 2022 regular meeting as amended (5-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will review minutes from the December 2021 meeting. Members will also consider interviewing firms for auditing services and reviewing a Southern California Edison LED street light retrofit program.

• Interviews for professional auditing services with three specific firms
• Review of Southern California Edison LS-1 Option E Program for LED street light retrofits
• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will consider interviewing three firms for professional auditing services. The committee will also review participation in a Southern California Edison program for LED street light retrofits.

• Review of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Interviews for auditing services with Gruber and Lopez, Inc., Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, and Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP
• Participation in the Southern California Edison LS-1 Option E LED street light retrofit program

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee approved the minutes of its December 6, 2021 meeting. It selected Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP for auditing services and approved participation in an LED street light retrofit program, both to be forwarded to the City Council for consideration.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting
• Selected Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP for auditing services (recommended to City Council)
• Approved participation in SCE LS-1 Option E LED retrofit program (recommended to City Council)

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider approving the recent warrant register and payroll. The agenda also includes a proposal for fire equipment upgrades and the acceptance of easements for an industrial project.

• Approval of Warrant Register No. 739 ($1,916,815.90) and Payroll ($106,017.01)
• Fire equipment upgrade quote from All Star Fire Equipment, Inc. ($20,393.89)
• Acceptance of easements for the Dan Moore Electric project at 27002 Meines Street
• Preparation of annual Engineer's Reports for 2022/2023 assessments
• Discussion regarding 2022 community events

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider the approval of a $1.9 million warrant register and payroll. The agenda also includes reviewing an easement for an industrial project and discussing 2022 community events. Additionally, the council will review annual reports and potential support for state tax legislation.

• Approval of Warrant Register No. 739 ($1,916,815.90) and payroll ($106,017.01)
• $20,393.89 quote from All Star Fire Equipment, Inc. for SCBA fleet upgrades
• Easement acceptance for Dan Moore Electric at 27002 Meines Street
• Preparation of Engineer's Reports for Landscape and Lighting District No. 96-1 and Street and Drainage Maintenance District 96-1

The City Council approved the consent calendar as submitted, which included the warrant register, minutes, and several resolutions. They also approved a letter of support for AB 1623 regarding military retirement pay exclusion. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals and reports.

• Approved consent calendar including warrant register No. 739 ($1,916,815.90) and payroll ($106,017.01) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-009 ordering Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting District 96-1
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-010 ordering Engineer's Report for Street and Drainage Maintenance District 96-1
• Approved $20,393.89 quote from All Star Fire Equipment for SCBA upgrades and adopted Resolution No. 2022-011 (sole source)
• Accepted easements from Dan Moore for road, drainage, and sidewalk purposes at 27002 Meines Street
• Received and filed 2021 General Plan Annual Report
• Approved letter of support for AB 1623 (Ramos) on military retirement pay exclusion (5-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on March 8, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a notice of no scheduled session.

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no Public Safety Subcommittee meeting scheduled for March 8, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a notice that no meeting will occur.

Public Works Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on March 8, 2022. The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will hold a closed session meeting with real property negotiators. The discussion focuses on the price and terms for purchasing 7433 Central Avenue and an adjacent vacant parcel.

• Negotiation regarding the purchase of 7433 Central Avenue (APN: 1192-431-04)
• Negotiation regarding the purchase of a vacant adjacent parcel (APN: 1192-431-05)

Successor Agency

The regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency scheduled for March 8, 2022, was canceled because there was no business to be transacted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for March 22, 2022.

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will discuss preparations for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2022. The board will also consider approving minutes from the February 3, 2022, regular meeting.

• Preparation for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2022
• Approval of minutes from the February 3, 2022, regular meeting

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board is continuing discussions regarding logistics for the 2022 Citrus Harvest Festival. The board will review items including entertainment, vendors, and event schedules. Staff also presented budget estimates for the upcoming festival.

• Logistics discussion for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Review of festival honoree: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
• Budget review with estimated expenses of $15,378 and expected revenues of $15,500

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board discussed preparations for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival, including entertainment, vendors, and a $3,000 sponsorship shortfall. They received and filed the staff report, and approved the February 3, 2022 meeting minutes as amended. No formal decisions were made on festival logistics.

• Approved February 3, 2022 special meeting minutes as amended (5-0-1, Childs absent)
• Received and filed staff report on Citrus Harvest Festival preparations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal to subdivide two parcels into four new parcels. The application also seeks to amend existing permits to increase the total number of lots from 15 to 18.

• Subdivision of two parcels into four new parcels (TPM 21-004) on a 1.4 acre site
• Amendment to increase lot count from 15 to 18 for CUP 16-006 and DRA 16-015
• Approval of February 15, 2022, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a proposal to subdivide two existing parcels into four new parcels. The request also includes amending a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Application to increase the total number of approved lots from 15 to 18.

• Subdivision of two parcels into four new parcels (TPM 21-004)
• Amendment of CUP 16-006 and DRA 16-015 to increase lot count from 15 to 18
• Approval of February 15, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map to subdivide two parcels into four new parcels and amended a conditional use permit and design review to add three lots to an approved 15, for a total of 18 lots. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Commissioner Miller abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Staff was directed to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption. The consent calendar, including the February 15 minutes, was approved 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-005 for Tentative Parcel Map No. 20455 (TPM 21-004), subdividing two parcels into four and amending CUP 16-006 and DRA 16-015 to total 18 lots (4-0-1, Miller abstaining)
• Directed staff to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2022, as amended (5-0)

City Council

The Highland City Council scheduled a special closed session for February 22, 2022. The meeting is intended to address one matter of potential litigation and one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one matter of potential litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the redistricting process and review draft maps. The Council is also considering a 5% across-the-board salary adjustment for most employees effective July 1, 2022. Additionally, the agenda includes pavement rehabilitation agreements and contract change orders.

• Public hearing regarding the redistricting process and draft maps
• Proposed 5% across-the-board salary adjustment for all employees except interns
• Contract change order up to 20% for All American Asphalt Pavement Management Project
• Cooperative Agreement with San Bernardino County for Pacific Street rehabilitation
• Warrant Register No. 738 totaling $1,568,398.33

City Council

The City Council will conduct its fourth and final public hearing regarding the redistricting process. The council will review a report from National Demographics Corporation, examine draft maps, and consider adopting a resolution for new district boundaries.

• Final public hearing on redistricting process with an estimated fiscal impact of up to $30,000
• Proposed 5% across-the-board salary adjustment for all employees effective July 1, 2022
• Contract change order up to 20% for All American Asphalt pavement rehabilitation project
• Cooperative Agreement with San Bernardino County for Pacific Street pavement rehabilitation
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 738 ($1,568,398.33) and payroll ($104,150.20)

The City Council held the final public hearing on redistricting and adopted Resolution No. 2022-006, which establishes the council member district boundaries. The map was deemed balanced with a 7.03% population deviation, within the 10% legal limit. The council also approved a 5% employee salary increase, authorized contract change orders for a pavement project, and opposed a state initiative.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-006 establishing council district boundaries (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-007 implementing 5% employee salary increase (5-0)
• Authorized contract change orders up to 20% for All American Asphalt pavement project (5-0)
• Approved participation in cooperative agreement with County for Pacific Street pavement rehab (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-008 opposing Initiative 21-0042A1 (5-0)
• Rejected claims from Ophelia Adame, Annamarie Hidalgo, and Wawanesa as subrogee (5-0)
• Approved Warrant Register No. 738 for $1,568,398.33 and payroll of $104,150.20 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute NPDES joint defense agreement (5-0)

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on February 22, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural information and contact details.

Public Safety Subcommittee

No Public Safety Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and contact details for the City of Highland.

Public Works Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on this date. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and contact information.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is reviewing an agreement with the Law Offices of Robbins & Holdaway to provide special counsel services. This follows attorney Mark Huebsch joining the firm. The agenda also includes approving minutes from a December 2021 meeting.

• Agreement with Law Offices of Robbins & Holdaway for special counsel services at $300 per hour
• Approval of December 14, 2021, regular meeting minutes

The Highland Housing Authority held a special meeting and approved two items unanimously. Members approved the minutes from the December 14, 2021 regular meeting as submitted. They also authorized the Chair to approve an agreement with the Law Offices of Robbins & Holdaway for special counsel services.

• Approved the December 14, 2021 regular meeting minutes as submitted, 5-0.
• Authorized the Chair to approve an agreement with the Law Offices of Robbins & Holdaway for special counsel services, 5-0.

Successor Agency

The regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency scheduled for February 22, 2022, was canceled because there was no business to be transacted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is March 8, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a design review application for the Town Center Apartment Homes, a 21-unit multi-family development on a 1.72-acre site. The commission is also scheduled to review the City's 2021 General Plan Implementation and Housing Element Annual Reports.

• Design Review Application (DRA 21-021) for Town Center Apartment Homes, a 21-unit multi-family complex
• Review of the City's 2021 General Plan Implementation and Housing Element Annual Reports
• Approval of minutes from the February 1, 2022, regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a design application for the Town Center Apartment Homes, a 21-unit multi-family project on a 1.72-acre site. The commission will also receive the City’s 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports. Additionally, the body will consider approving minutes from the February 1, 2022 meeting.

• Design Review Application (DRA 21-021) for Town Center Apartment Homes
• Review of 2021 General Plan Implementation and Housing Element Annual Reports
• Approval of February 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved Design Review Application (DRA 21-021) for a 21-unit multi-family apartment complex (Town Center Apartment Homes) on a vacant 1.72-acre site, adopting Resolution 22-004 and directing staff to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption. The commission also received and filed the 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports. The minutes from the February 1, 2022 meeting were approved as amended.

• Approved Resolution 22-004 for DRA 21-021 (21-unit apartment complex) with a 5-0 vote.
• Directed staff to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
• Received and filed the 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Reports.
• Approved the February 1, 2022 meeting minutes as amended, 5-0.

Community Trails Committee

The provided document contains only introductory information and committee membership details. No specific proposals, discussions, or decisions are listed in the available text.

Community Trails Committee

The committee will conduct an orientation on its roles and responsibilities and hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive updates on the Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project and the Recreational Trails Program Grant. Additionally, staff will present information regarding trail maintenance activities and budget.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on the Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project along Orange Street
• Presentation on the Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP)
• Review of Community Trails Maintenance Activities and Budget Overview
• Update on the Santa Ana River Wash Trail Plan MOU

The committee unanimously re-elected Jeff Novak as Chair and Robert La Chausse as Vice Chair for 2021-2022. They also approved the minutes from the March 12, 2020 special meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was informational, covering roles, a memorial, and a grant update.

• Re-elected Jeff Novak as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Robert La Chausse as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2020 special meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Highland City Council is convening a special closed session to conduct specific business. The meeting includes a conference with a labor negotiator regarding all unrepresented employees and a consultation with legal counsel concerning one case of anticipated litigation.

• Labor negotiations for all unrepresented employees
• Legal consultation regarding one case of anticipated litigation

City Council

The Highland City Council will consider allocating Community Development Block Grant funds for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a request for a special event permit for the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

• Allocation of FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant funds
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 737 ($1,484,432.61) and payroll ($104,598.86)
• Special Event Permit for the Redlands Bicycle Classic Highland Circuit Bicycle Race
• Fee waiver of approximately $36,619.58 for bicycle race co-sponsorship
• Slope easement acceptance from RRM Properties Ltd. for 3rd and 5th Street improvements

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to prioritize applications for the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant funds. The agenda also includes reviewing a special event permit for a bicycle race and accepting a slope easement for a corridor improvement project.

• Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant fund allocations
• Special event permit request for the Redlands Bicycle Classic bicycle race
• Fee waiver of approximately $36,619.58 for the Redlands Bicycle Classic
• Acceptance of a permanent slope easement from RRM Properties Ltd.
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 737 in the amount of $1,484,432.61

The City Council approved the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 2022-2023, totaling $424,021, to six projects including street improvements, code enforcement, and public services. The motion passed 4-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included accepting a slope easement and authorizing a special event permit for the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

• Approved CDBG allocations: $159,271 for code enforcement, $200,000 for street improvements, $10,000 for adult literacy, $16,000 for Central Little League, $25,000 for Senior Center, $13,750 for YMCA scholarships (4-0, Lilburn abstained)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $1,484,432.61 and payroll of $104,598.86 (5-0)
• Accepted slope easement from RRM Properties for 3rd and 5th Street Corridors Improvement Project
• Authorized Redlands Bicycle Classic one-day race on April 20, 2022, and waived city fees of approximately $36,619.58

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on February 8, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural information.

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no Public Safety Subcommittee meeting scheduled for this date. The provided text contains only administrative contact information and ADA compliance notices.

Public Works Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for the Highland Public Works Subcommittee on this date. The provided text contains only procedural information regarding public records and ADA compliance.

Successor Agency

The regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency scheduled for February 8, 2022, has been canceled because there was no business to be transacted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 22, 2022.

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The board will conduct an election for its Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also consider a request to replace two garage doors on a commercial building in the Historic District. Additionally, the board will discuss logistics for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Garage door replacement at 6944 Palm Avenue (COA 21-007)
• Preparation for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Board will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming year. Members will also consider a request to replace two garage doors at 6944 Palm Avenue. Additionally, the Board will discuss logistics for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of January 6, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Garage door replacement at 6944 Palm Avenue (COA 21-007)
• Planning for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing two garage doors at 6944 Palm Avenue, with an option for inward-opening doors. The board also elected new officers and received a staff report on the upcoming Citrus Harvest Festival.

• Elected Patrick Sandford as Chair and Pamela Bible as Vice Chair (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes from January 6, 2022 special meeting as amended (4-0-1)
• Approved COA 21-007 for garage door replacement at 6944 Palm Avenue, with inward-opening option (4-0-1, Bible abstained)
• Received and filed staff report on 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival preparation

Planning Commission

The Highland Planning Commission will hold elections for its Chair and Vice Chair positions. The commission will also consider approving street names for a 21.6-acre site on the north side of Santa Ana Canyon Road.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Street name approvals for Tentative Tract Map No. 20142 (TTM 18-001)
• Approval of January 18, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved street names for Tentative Tract Map No. 20142, a 21.6-acre site north of Santa Ana Canyon Road. The names are Messina Heights Lane, Sienna Springs Loop, and Cabo Del Oeste. The commission also elected Randall Hamerly as Chair and Chandra Thomas as Vice Chair, and approved the January 18, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.

• Elected Randall Hamerly as Chair and Chandra Thomas as Vice Chair
• Approved minutes from January 18, 2021 meeting (4-0-1, Chair Hamerly abstaining)
• Approved street names for Tentative Tract Map No. 20142 (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. GPA21-003, which includes updates to housing, public health, and circulation elements. Additionally, the council will review a contract award for YMCA pool skylight replacement and approve recent warrant registers.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. GPA21-003
• Contract award to Diamond Sheet Metal for $58,850.00
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 736 totaling $1,766,309.47
• Authorization for CalRecycle Grant Programs applications

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The subcommittee will conduct a closed session conference with a labor negotiator. The discussion involves all unrepresented employees of the City of Highland.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding all unrepresented employees

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

The Finance/Personnel Subcommittee will hold a closed session to confer with a labor negotiator. This session involves City Manager Joseph Hughes and all unrepresented employees.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding all unrepresented employees

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on January 25, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural information and contact details.

Public Works Subcommittee

No meeting is scheduled for this date. The provided text contains only procedural information regarding public records and ADA compliance.

Successor Agency

The regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency scheduled for January 25, 2022, is canceled because there was no business to be transacted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 8, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a commercial development at the northeast corner of Base Line and Buckeye Street. The project includes two drive-thru restaurant buildings on approximately 2.04 acres. The commission will also consider related lot line adjustments and design reviews.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-001) for a commercial development
• Drive-thru restaurant buildings of 2,560 and 4,050 square feet
• Lot Line Adjustment (LLA 21-001) to create two equal sized parcels
• Design Review Application (DRA 21-001) for site plan and landscaping

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a permit for two drive-thru restaurant buildings totaling approximately 6,610 square feet. The project includes a lot line adjustment to create two equal parcels at the northeast corner of Base Line and Buckeye Street.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-001) for commercial development
• Lot Line Adjustment (LLA 21-001) to create two equal sized parcels
• Design Review Application (DRA 21-001) for site plan and landscaping
• Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV 21-004)

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit, lot line adjustment, and design review for a commercial development with two drive-thru restaurant buildings (2,560 sq ft and 4,050 sq ft) at the northeast corner of Base Line and Buckeye Street. The approval includes a mitigated negative declaration and conditions, including a requirement for the developer to return for site-specific design review if El Pollo Loco proceeds. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Chair Hamerly absent.

• Approved CUP 21-001, LLA 21-001, DRA 21-001, and certified ENV 21-004 (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021, as amended (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes from January 4, 2022, as amended (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council approved General Plan Amendment (GPA 21-002), removing the prohibition on freestanding drive-thru commercial structures and convenience uses in the Town Center policy area, and certified the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV 21-003). The motion carried 5-0. The council also approved a resolution declaring the current district map balanced under the California Voting Rights Act, and approved the consent calendar including the all-way stop at Highland Avenue and Cloverhill Drive.

• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA 21-002 removing drive-thru prohibition in Town Center (5-0)
• Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV 21-003 for GPA 21-002 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to bring back current district map as balanced under CVRA (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register $3,398,726.49 and payroll $195,820.45 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 452 designating regular meeting location (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-001 setting regular meeting date/time (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of Plymovent clean air exchange system at all three fire stations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-002 designating all-way stop at Highland Avenue and Cloverhill Drive (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the redistricting process and review a report from National Demographics Corporation. The council will also consider an amendment to allow freestanding drive-thru structures in certain areas of the Town Center. Other items include fire station equipment purchases and new traffic stop designations.

• Public hearing on the redistricting process
• General Plan Amendment (GPA 21-002) regarding drive-thru commercial structures
• Purchase of air exchange systems for three Highland Fire Stations from Air Exchange, Inc.
• All-way stop designation at Highland Avenue and Cloverhill Drive
• Approval of Warrant Register No. 735 in the amount of $3,398,726.49

Finance/Personnel Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Finance/Personnel Subcommittee on January 11, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Public Safety Subcommittee

There is no meeting scheduled for the Highland Public Safety Subcommittee on this date. The provided text contains only procedural information and contact details.

Public Works Subcommittee

The Highland Public Works Subcommittee meeting on January 11, 2022, has no items scheduled for discussion or decision. The agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate and public notice information.

Successor Agency

The regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Highland Redevelopment Agency scheduled for January 11, 2022, was canceled. The cancellation occurred because there was no business to be transacted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 25, 2022.

• Cancellation of the January 11 regular meeting

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Historic and Cultural Preservation Board will discuss logistics for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival in 2022. The board is also scheduled to review minutes from the December 2, 2021, special meeting.

• Review of December 2, 2021, special meeting minutes
• Logistics discussion for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival

Historic & Cultural Preservation Board

The Board is discussing preparations and logistics for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival scheduled for March 26, 2022. The discussion includes reviewing festival budgets and potential event components like contests and entertainment. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the December 2, 2021, special meeting.

• Preparation for the 24th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
• Review of $15,378 festival expenditure budget
• Approval of December 2, 2021, special meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a city-wide amendment to the General Plan involving housing, public health, and circulation elements. Also on the agenda are a liquor license permit for Mountain Mike’s Restaurant and landscape plan revisions for Mediterra Park. Staff recommends approval for these items.

• Conditional Use Permit for a beer and wine license at Mountain Mike’s Restaurant (27967 Greenspot Road)
• General Plan Amendment No. GPA 21-003 to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element
• Landscape plan revisions for Mediterra Park amenities and entry statements
• Circulation Element amendment to delete two street extensions

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for an Alcohol Beverage Control License (Type 41) at Mountain Mike's Restaurant, with a condition modified to remove live entertainment. They also approved revisions to the Mediterra Park landscape plan and recommended the City Council adopt the General Plan Amendment including the 6th Cycle Housing Element, Public Health, Safety, and Environmental Justice Element, and Circulation Element amendment.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 21-009 for ABC Type 41 license at Mountain Mike's (4-0-1)
• Approved revisions to Mediterra Park landscape plan as part of Resolution No. 2021-014 (3-1-1)
• Recommended City Council adopt General Plan Amendment GPA 21-003 including Housing Element, Public Health/Safety/Environmental Justice Element, and Circulation Element amendment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding an alcohol license for Mountain Mike’s Restaurant and landscape plan revisions for Mediterra Park. The commission will also consider amendments to the Highland General Plan, including updates to the 2021-2029 Housing Element.

• Conditional Use Permit for an alcohol license at 27967 Greenspot Road, Unit #4
• Landscape plan and gate revisions for Mediterra Park
• General Plan Amendment No. GPA 21-003 regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element
• Updates to the Public Health, Safety, and Environmental Justice Element