Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Highland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with critical priority
Warehouse Time Extensions and Environmental Impact
Residents and labor advocates heavily criticized the approval of warehouse time extensions, pointing to increased diesel truck traffic, air pollution, and health risks near schools and residential areas.
Patriot USICVI 5th Street Warehouse Annexation and Development
A large warehouse project requiring parcel annexation from San Bernardino and multiple zone changes was continued to March 17 to allow environmental consultant reviews to finish.
Housing Element Compliance and Greenspot Road Upzoning
Complying with state housing mandates, the council approved rezoning 89 acres along Greenspot Road to Planned Development with a high-density housing requirement. Council members expressed frustration that state mandates force high-density housing into high-fire and flood-risk areas.