City of Loma Linda
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
1.A. Call to Order - PLEASE NOTE each agenda item will identify the applicable governing body taking action by the corresponding abbreviation: City Council [CC], Housing Authority Board [HA], and Successor Agency [SA]
1.B. Roll Call
1.C. Closed Session: 6:00pm-7:00pm or shortly thereafter - Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation, Ghani Ayesh v. Loma Linda, GC Section 54956.9(d)(1)
1.D. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Dupper
1.E. Items to be Added or Deleted
1.F. F. Oral Reports/Public Participation - Non-Agenda Items (Each Speaker limited to 3 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action or discussion can be taken by City Council, Housing Authority or Successor Agency)
1.G. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
2. Presentation(s)
2.A. Council Bill #R-2026-12 - A Resolution Honoring and Congratulating Dr. Richard H. Hart on his retirement.
2.B. City's Earth Day Event and Community Garden Update (John Trujillo and Belen Cordero, CR&R)
3. Public Hearing Items
3.A. (Continued from May 12, 2026) Consider Approving a Request to Construct a New Approximately 99,113 Square Foot Rehabilitation Hospital, Called the Loma Linda University Rehabilitation Hospital, Consisting of 80 Inpatient Beds, with Associate Landscaping and Parking Improvements Located at the Southeast Corner of New Jersey Avenue and Orange Avenue (Community Development) [CC]
3.B. Council Bill #O-2026-06 - Introduce on First Reading and Set the Second Reading to June 9, 2026, to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Proposing a Five-Year Rate Increase to the Wastewater (Sewer) Utility Services Effective July 9, 2026, to June 30, 2031, and Repealing Ordinance No. 769 (Administration) [CC]
3.C. Consider Accepting the Report for Filing on the Recruitment Update in Accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, Government Code 3502.3 (Administration) [CC]
3.D. Council Bill #O-2026-07 and #R-2026-28 - Consider Approving Amendments to the Ordinance and Resolution for the California Fire Codes as Recommended and Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 787 and Resolution No. 3273 (Fire) [CC]
4. Scheduled Agenda Items
4.A. Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for the City of Loma Linda (Finance) [CC/HA]
4.B. Consider Accepting the Budget Committee's Recommendations for Filing for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Budget Committee) [CC/HA]
4.C. Council Bill #R-2026-22 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Amended Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Finance) [CC/HA]
4.D. Consider Approving the Investment Policy for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Finance) [CC/HA/SA]
4.E. Consider Approving the Citizen Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant Expenditure Plan for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Public Safety) [CC/HA]
4.F. Council Bill #R-2026-24 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Wildland Fire Protection Contract No. 3CA07719 between the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) and the City of Loma Linda for $119,773.08 for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Authorize the Mayor or Mayor pro tempore to sign the Contract pursuant to Government Code 40601 (Fire) [CC/HA]
4.G. Council Bill #R-2026-23 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Finance) [CC/HA]
4.H. Loma Linda Housing Authority Bill #R-2026-03 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Loma Linda Housing Authority Proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget (Finance) [HA]
5. Consent Calendar
5.A. Consider Approving Demands Register of May 26, 2026 (Finance) [CC/HA]
5.B. Council Bill #R-2026-15 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Accepting the Estimated Funding of $710,000.00 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and Approving the Project List funded by SB 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Public Works) [CC]
5.C. Consider Approving Contract Agreement No. 94-523 Amendment 38 (A38), Schedule "A" of the Law Enforcement Service Contract, with the County of San Bernardino for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (City Manager) [CC/HA]
5.D. Consider Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the Water Enterprise Fund Balance in the Amount of $175,500 and Authorizing Additional Compensation in the Amount of $181,673 Under the Existing Contract for Additional Work Associated with the Rehabilitation of Mt. View Well No. 5. (Public Works) [CC]
5.E. Consider Approving Second Amendment to Telecommunications License Agreement with Verizon Wireless for Communication Cell Tower (Site No. US‑CA‑4071 – Mission Road) (Administration) [CC]
5.F. Consider Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance to Fund a Temporary Student Intern Position in the City Clerk's Office Beginning June 2026 and into the New Fiscal Year 2026/27 (City Clerk) [CC]
5.G. Declare Vacancies and Direct the Clerk to Post Vacancies for the Following Committees/Commissions (Administration) [CC]
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Reports
8.A. Reports of Council Members
8.B. Reports Of Officers
9. Adjournment
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
25541 Barton Road, Loma Linda,CA 92354
The Regular Joint Meeting of the Loma Linda City Council, Housing Authority and Successor Agency is scheduled in the Council Chambers, 25541 Barton Road, Loma Linda, California. Under Municipal Code Section 2.08.010, study sessions or closed session items may begin at 5:30 pm. or as soon thereafter as possible. A recess may be called at the discretion of the City Council.
The Agenda and Reports are available for public review in the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours and can also be accessed on the City's website at www.lomalinda-ca.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak on agenda items are encouraged to submit their names using the kiosk at the meeting or through the City's website. Speakers are required to provide their names for the public record. Comments provided during Oral Reports/Public Participation is limited to 3 minutes for each speaker. Please note that the meetings are recorded for public record.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if an individual requires special assistance to provide public comments or need other accommodations, please contact the City Clerk at least 48 hours before the meeting at (909) 799-2819 or via email at larreola@lomalinda-ca.gov to allow time for the City to make reasonable arrangements to the best of their ability.
1. Call to Order
Call to Order - PLEASE NOTE each agenda item will identify the applicable governing body taking action by the corresponding abbreviation: City Council [CC], Housing Authority Board [HA], and Successor Agency [SA]
Meeting called to order at 6:00pm and immediately recessed to Closed Session. Regular meeting resumed at 7:00pm.
Roll Call
All Councilmembers present.
Closed Session: 6:00pm-7:00pm or shortly thereafter - Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation, Ghani Ayesh v. Loma Linda, GC Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City Manager Thaipejr reported that direction was provided to staff.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Dupper
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Dupper.
Items to be Added or Deleted
No items were added or deleted.
F. Oral Reports/Public Participation - Non-Agenda Items (Each Speaker limited to 3 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action or discussion can be taken by City Council, Housing Authority or Successor Agency)
No public participation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Any potential conflicts of interest will be addressed at the time the agenda item is presented for discussion.
2. Presentation(s)
Council Bill #R-2026-12 - A Resolution Honoring and Congratulating Dr. Richard H. Hart on his retirement.
Approved and adopted Resolution No. 3294.
— Recommendation: Adopt, as recommended, Council Bill R-2025-12, Resolution Title:
— A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING RICHARD H HART, MD, DRPH FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND DEVOTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH
City's Earth Day Event and Community Garden Update (John Trujillo and Belen Cordero, CR&R)
Report was presented on the Earth Day Event and the Community Garden.
— Presentation of events; no action required.
3. Public Hearing Items
(Continued from May 12, 2026) Consider Approving a Request to Construct a New Approximately 99,113 Square Foot Rehabilitation Hospital, Called the Loma Linda University Rehabilitation Hospital, Consisting of 80 Inpatient Beds, with Associate Landscaping and Parking Improvements Located at the Southeast Corner of New Jersey Avenue and Orange Avenue (Community Development) [CC]
Approved.
— RECOMMENDATION:
— 1. DETERMINE that the proposed project is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines as the proposed project is consistent with the City of Loma Linda General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH NO. 2003101159 for the reasons described in the Compliance Memorandum prepared for the proposed project; and
— 2. APPROVE Precise Plan of Design application (PPD-2025-0013) for the review of architectural elevations and site configuration for an approximately 99,113 square feet, 80 inpatient bed, rehabilitation hospital with associated landscaping and street improvements. The site is located at the southeast corner of New Jersey Avenue and Orange Avenue, within property having an Institutional-Healthcare (I-HC) land use designation and zoning district, based on the findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval.
Council Bill #O-2026-06 - Introduce on First Reading and Set the Second Reading to June 9, 2026, to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Proposing a Five-Year Rate Increase to the Wastewater (Sewer) Utility Services Effective July 9, 2026, to June 30, 2031, and Repealing Ordinance No. 769 (Administration) [CC]
Approved to schedule Council Bill #O-2026-06 to June 9, 2026 for the second reading.
— RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Council Bill #O-2026-06 on First Reading and Set the Second Reading to June 9, 2026, Ordinance Title:
— AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER COLLECTION RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 9, 2026, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 769
Consider Accepting the Report for Filing on the Recruitment Update in Accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, Government Code 3502.3 (Administration) [CC]
Accepted.
— RECOMMENDATION: Accept the report for filing
Council Bill #O-2026-07 and #R-2026-28 - Consider Approving Amendments to the Ordinance and Resolution for the California Fire Codes as Recommended and Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 787 and Resolution No. 3273 (Fire) [CC]
Approved to schedule Council Bill #O-2026-07 to June 9, 2026 for second reading and Adopted Resolution No. 3301.
— RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Council Bill #O-2026-07 and set the second readings to June 9, 2026; Ordinance Title:
— AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REPEALING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 787.
— Adopt as recommended Council Bill #R-2026-28 - Resolution Title:
— A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 17958, 17958.5, AND 17958.7 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE AND REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 3273
4. Scheduled Agenda Items
Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for the City of Loma Linda (Finance) [CC/HA]
Presentation; no action required.
Agenda Items 4B through 4H pertain to the City’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget and are being presented for Council action and adoption.— Presentation by the Finance Department; no action required for this item.
Consider Accepting the Budget Committee's Recommendations for Filing for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Budget Committee) [CC/HA]
Accepted.
— RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Budget Committee's Recommendation for filing
Council Bill #R-2026-22 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Amended Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Finance) [CC/HA]
Adopted Resolution No. 3302.
— RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Council Bill #R-2026-22 into Resolution as recommended in the staff report. Resolution title:
— A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AN AMENDED CITY APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
Consider Approving the Investment Policy for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Finance) [CC/HA/SA]
Approved.
No presentation; No changes to the policy have at this time.— Recommendation: Approve the Investment Policy as presented;
Consider Approving the Citizen Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant Expenditure Plan for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Public Safety) [CC/HA]
Approved.
— RECOMMENDATION: Approve the COPS Grant expenditure plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as recommended in the staff report
Council Bill #R-2026-24 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Wildland Fire Protection Contract No. 3CA07719 between the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) and the City of Loma Linda for $119,773.08 for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Authorize the Mayor or Mayor pro tempore to sign the Contract pursuant to Government Code 40601 (Fire) [CC/HA]
Adopted Resolution No. 3303.
— RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Council Bill #R-2026-24 into Resolution as recommended in the staff report. Resolution title:
— A RESOLUTION BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE FOR SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2027.
Council Bill #R-2026-23 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Finance) [CC/HA]
Adopted Resolution No. 3304.
— RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Council Bill #R-2026-23 into Resolution as recommended in the staff report. Resolution title:
— A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
Loma Linda Housing Authority Bill #R-2026-03 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Loma Linda Housing Authority Proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget (Finance) [HA]
Adopted Loma Linda Housing Authority Resolution No. 60.
— RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Loma Linda Housing Authority Bill #R-2026-03 into Resolution as recommended in the staff report. Resolution title:
— A RESOLUTION OF THE LOMA LINDA HOUSING AUTHORITY ESTABLISHING A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
5. Consent Calendar
Consider Approving Demands Register of May 26, 2026 (Finance) [CC/HA]
Approved.
— RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Demands for payment as presented and recommended in the staff report
Council Bill #R-2026-15 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Accepting the Estimated Funding of $710,000.00 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and Approving the Project List funded by SB 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Public Works) [CC]
Adopted Resolution No. 3305.
— RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Council Bill #R-2026-15 into a Resolution as recommended in the staff report. Resolution title:
— A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD AND REPAIR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Consider Approving Contract Agreement No. 94-523 Amendment 38 (A38), Schedule "A" of the Law Enforcement Service Contract, with the County of San Bernardino for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (City Manager) [CC/HA]
Approved.
— RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreement Amendment No. 38 of the San Bernardino County Law Enforcement Service Contract No. 94-523 as recommended in the staff report
Consider Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the Water Enterprise Fund Balance in the Amount of $175,500 and Authorizing Additional Compensation in the Amount of $181,673 Under the Existing Contract for Additional Work Associated with the Rehabilitation of Mt. View Well No. 5. (Public Works) [CC]
Approved.
— RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Supplemental Appropriation and additional compensation to contractor, as recommended in the staff report.
Consider Approving Second Amendment to Telecommunications License Agreement with Verizon Wireless for Communication Cell Tower (Site No. US‑CA‑4071 – Mission Road) (Administration) [CC]
Approved.
— RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Second Amendment Agreement as recommended in the staff report.
Consider Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance to Fund a Temporary Student Intern Position in the City Clerk's Office Beginning June 2026 and into the New Fiscal Year 2026/27 (City Clerk) [CC]
Approved.
— RECOMMENDATION: Approve the supplemental appropriation to fund a temporary student intern.
Declare Vacancies and Direct the Clerk to Post Vacancies for the Following Committees/Commissions (Administration) [CC]
Approved.
— RECOMMENDATION: Approve Posting of the Vacancy Notice as recommended
6. Old Business
No Items
7. New Business
No Items.
8. Reports
Reports of Council Members
Reports Of Officers
9. Adjournment
Date Posted: May 21, 2026
City of Loma Linda
Regular City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency Joint Meeting
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
1.A. Call to Order - PLEASE NOTE each agenda item will identify the applicable governing body taking action by the corresponding abbreviation: City Council [CC], Housing Authority Board [HA], and Successor Agency [SA]
1.B. Roll Call
1.C. Closed Session: 6:00pm-7:00pm or shortly thereafter - Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation, Ghani Ayesh v. Loma Linda, GC Section 54956.9(d)(1)
1.D. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Dupper
1.E. Items to be Added or Deleted
1.F. F. Oral Reports/Public Participation - Non-Agenda Items (Each Speaker limited to 3 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action or discussion can be taken by City Council, Housing Authority or Successor Agency)
1.G. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
2. Presentation(s)
2.A. Council Bill #R-2026-12 - A Resolution Honoring and Congratulating Dr. Richard H. Hart on his retirement.
2.B. City's Earth Day Event and Community Garden Update (John Trujillo and Belen Cordero, CR&R)
3. Public Hearing Items
3.A. (Continued from May 12, 2026) Consider Approving a Request to Construct a New Approximately 99,113 Square Foot Rehabilitation Hospital, Called the Loma Linda University Rehabilitation Hospital, Consisting of 80 Inpatient Beds, with Associate Landscaping and Parking Improvements Located at the Southeast Corner of New Jersey Avenue and Orange Avenue (Community Development) [CC]
3.B. Council Bill #O-2026-06 - Introduce on First Reading and Set the Second Reading to June 9, 2026, to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Proposing a Five-Year Rate Increase to the Wastewater (Sewer) Utility Services Effective July 9, 2026, to June 30, 2031, and Repealing Ordinance No. 769 (Administration) [CC]
3.C. Consider Accepting the Report for Filing on the Recruitment Update in Accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, Government Code 3502.3 (Administration) [CC]
3.D. Council Bill #O-2026-07 and #R-2026-28 - Consider Approving Amendments to the Ordinance and Resolution for the California Fire Codes as Recommended and Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 787 and Resolution No. 3273 (Fire) [CC]
4. Scheduled Agenda Items
4.A. Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for the City of Loma Linda (Finance) [CC/HA]
4.B. Consider Accepting the Budget Committee's Recommendations for Filing for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Budget Committee) [CC/HA]
4.C. Council Bill #R-2026-22 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Amended Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Finance) [CC/HA]
4.D. Consider Approving the Investment Policy for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Finance) [CC/HA/SA]
4.E. Consider Approving the Citizen Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant Expenditure Plan for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Public Safety) [CC/HA]
4.F. Council Bill #R-2026-24 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Wildland Fire Protection Contract No. 3CA07719 between the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) and the City of Loma Linda for $119,773.08 for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Authorize the Mayor or Mayor pro tempore to sign the Contract pursuant to Government Code 40601 (Fire) [CC/HA]
4.G. Council Bill #R-2026-23 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Finance) [CC/HA]
4.H. Loma Linda Housing Authority Bill #R-2026-03 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Loma Linda Housing Authority Proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget (Finance) [HA]
5. Consent Calendar
5.A. Consider Approving Demands Register of May 26, 2026 (Finance) [CC/HA]
5.B. Council Bill #R-2026-15 - Consider Adopting a Resolution Accepting the Estimated Funding of $710,000.00 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and Approving the Project List funded by SB 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Public Works) [CC]
5.C. Consider Approving Contract Agreement No. 94-523 Amendment 38 (A38), Schedule "A" of the Law Enforcement Service Contract, with the County of San Bernardino for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (City Manager) [CC/HA]
5.D. Consider Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the Water Enterprise Fund Balance in the Amount of $175,500 and Authorizing Additional Compensation in the Amount of $181,673 Under the Existing Contract for Additional Work Associated with the Rehabilitation of Mt. View Well No. 5. (Public Works) [CC]
5.E. Consider Approving Second Amendment to Telecommunications License Agreement with Verizon Wireless for Communication Cell Tower (Site No. US‑CA‑4071 – Mission Road) (Administration) [CC]
5.F. Consider Approving a Supplemental Appropriation of $20,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance to Fund a Temporary Student Intern Position in the City Clerk's Office Beginning June 2026 and into the New Fiscal Year 2026/27 (City Clerk) [CC]
5.G. Declare Vacancies and Direct the Clerk to Post Vacancies for the Following Committees/Commissions (Administration) [CC]
6. Old Business
No Items
7. New Business
No Items.
8. Reports
8.A. Reports of Council Members
8.B. Reports Of Officers
9. Adjournment