Highland — 2026-04-14

1.\nAcross the Board Adjustment for All Employees\nThe Finance/Personnel Subcommittee recommends adoption of a resolution approving a 5%\ncost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2026, for all City employees, including\nunrepresented employees and executive management classifications such as Department\nDirectors, Assistant Directors, and City Manager.\nCity Council Consent Calendar

10. TDA Article 3 Grant Claim Resolution for the Boulder Avenue & Webster Street School Area\nSidewalk Gap Closure Project (SWK26001)\n1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-___ authorizing the submittal of periodic claims to the San\nBernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for Transportation Development Act\n(TDA) Article 3 funds in the amount of $357,700 for the Boulder Ave. & Webster St. School\nArea Sidewalk Gap Closure Project (SWK26001);\n2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the claim documents;\n3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- ___ approving the Amended Measure I Five-Year Capital\nImprovement Program (Fiscal Years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030);\n4. Approve a budget adjustment for the use of $357,700 in TDA Article 3 Funds (Expenditure\nAcct #005.8320.6550, Revenue Acct# 005.8320.7205); and\n5. Approve a budget adjustment to use up to $372,300 from the Measure I fund balance\n(Acct# 017-2100) to be expended from the Traffic Improvements Account (Acct # 017-\n8350-6550) for the Project.

11. Bid Award - Bid No. 2026-03, “Tree Trimming and Arborist Services" Agreement\n1. Award the on-call contract for Bid No. 2026-03, “Tree Trimming and Arborist Services\nAgreement” to the lowest responsive bidder, West Coast Arborist, Inc.; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to four, one-year extensions to the agreement.

12. Contract Change Order and Contingency Authorization - Financial Management Software\nUpgrade (Work Program HP+)\nThe Finance/Personnel Subcommittee recommends the City Council:\n1. Approve a contract change order with Tyler Technologies for additional implementation\nservices related to the Financial Management Software upgrade to Enterprise (Munis);\nand\n2. Authorize a 10% contingency on the revised implementation contract amount to address\nunforeseen necessary system configuration and integration modifications identified during\nimplementation with change orders to be signed by the City Manager.

13. Notice of Completion - Bid No. 2024-02, "Highland Natural Parkland Trail Project" (Project No.\nTRA20001)\n1. Accept Bid No. 2024-02, “Highland Natural Parkland Trail Project” (Project No.\nTRA20001) as complete;\n2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and\n3. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.

14. Design Award for the Base Line and Greenspot Road Connected Smart Corridors Project\n(Project No. SIG25002)\n1. Approve the proposal from AGA Engineers, Inc. (AGA) to provide traffic engineering,\ndesign, and construction management services for the Base Line and Greenspot Road\nConnected Smart Corridors Project in the amount of $378,274.58; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to 10% of the contract\namount.

15. Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the Establishment of a San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust\n(SBRHT)\nStaff does not recommend participating in the San Bernardino Council of Government's\n(SBCOG) proposed SBRHT and JPA.\nCity Council Public Hearing\nThe order of business for Public Hearings shall be:\n1. Mayor opens Public Hearing;\n2. Staff presentation;\n3. Applicant/Representative presentation;\n4. Speakers in favor of proposal;\n5. Speakers in opposition to proposal;\n6. Applicant rebuttal;\n7. Mayor closes Public Hearing;\n8. Council discussion, motion and vote.\nOnce the Public Hearing is closed; no further testimony is taken.

16. Ordinance Adding a New Chapter to the Highland Municipal Code Regarding Electronic Bikes,\nScooters, and Skateboards (Electric Mobility Devices)\nThe Public Safety Subcommittee Recommends the City Council:\n1. Introduce and conduct a first reading of an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City\nCouncil of the City Of Highland, California Adding A New Chapter 8.60 “E-Bikes” to Title\n8 “Health And Safety” of the City’s Municipal Code; and\n2. Make a Finding Of Exemption Pursuant To The California Environmental Quality Act\nSection 15061(B)(3).

17. City Council Monthly Compensation Adjustment\nIntroduce and conduct first reading of City Council Ordinance No. ____, amending Section\n2.04.010 (Compensation of Councilmembers) of the Highland Municipal Code to increase\ncompensation of City Council members.\nCity Council Legislative

18. America's 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026\nDiscuss and provide direction to staff regarding participation in the 250th anniversary of the\nsigning of the Declaration of Independence.

19. City Manager Report and Comments (Work Program, Regional/Legislative/ Development Issues,\nSubcommittees, etc.)\nDiscussion and possible action.

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20. Councilmember Comments (Agency/Committee/AB 1234 Reports, District Updates, etc.)\nDiscussion and possible action.

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4.\nTreasurer's Report for February 2026\nReceive and file the Treasurer’s Report for February 2026.

5.\nWarrant Register No. 788\nApprove Warrant Register No. 788; Warrants in the amount of $3,689,361.23 and Payroll in the\namount of $280,684.05.

6.\nClaim Considerations\nGeorge Hills recommends the City Council reject the claims.

7.\nSecond Reading of Ordinance No. 479 Amending Highland Municipal Code Section 3.08.080\nRelating to Monetary Settlement Authority for Tort Liability Claims\nConduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 479 amending subsections B, C, and D of\nSection 3.08.080 of the Highland Municipal Code to Revise Monetary Settlement Thresholds for\nTort Liability Claims.

8.\nSecond Reading of Ordinance No. 480 Amending Highland Municipal Code Section 2.15.035 to\nIncorporate SB 827 Financial and Fiscal Training Requirements and Expanded Ethics Training\nObligations\nConduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 480 amending Section 2.15.035 of the\nHighland Municipal Code to:\n1. Incorporate fiscal and financial oversight training requirements mandated by SB 827 for\ncovered local agency officials; and\n2. Update and expand ethics training requirements to reflect current State law.

9.\nSecond Reading of Ordinance No. 481, an Amendment to Title 5, Chapter 5.04, Section 5.04.160\nof the City of Highland Municipal Code (Business License)\n1. Conduct a second reading and subsequently adopt Ordinance No. 481 amending Section\n5.04.160 (License Fee-Payment Due Dates) of the Highland Municipal Code amending\nthe term and collection of the fee for new business licenses; and\n2. Making a finding of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.