John P. Timmer
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 53:31
- Avg per meeting
- 4:07
- Segments
- 993
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Top issues during term (20)
Illegal Fireworks Enforcement and Citation Appeals
Aims to recover unpaid administrative fines, with processing fees similar to existing parking citation contracts.
Warehouse Time Extensions and Environmental Impact
Generates one-time development impact fees and ongoing property taxes, but residents argue it burdens local road maintenance.
2027 Citrus Harvest Festival Planning and Logistics
The festival budget sets projected expenditures at $18,720 against projected revenues of $19,000, with $5,515 received so far and festival account balances standing at $4,252.43.
Industrial Expansion for Robertson's Ready Mix
Property values and municipal tax revenues associated with industrial development.
Verizon Cell Tower Installation at Base Line and Church Street
Potential impact on surrounding residential property values estimated by residents up to 20%, though contested by applicants.
Professional Auditing Services Selection
Determined by the final awarded contract amount within budgeted appropriations.
Fire Department Fund Structure Reorganization
Reorganizes existing fund tracking without altering total allocated fire service funding.
2026 State of the City Address
None directly resulting from the presentation.
Challenge to Regional Stormwater Permit
Legal fees and potential compliance cost adjustments will depend on the outcome of the State Water Board petition.
Convenience Store Alcohol License Upgrades
Modest economic benefit to the business owners through expanded product offerings.
Citywide Public Safety Community Facilities District
Provides dedicated annual revenue for police and fire services from new residential and commercial developments.
Patriot USICVI 5th Street Warehouse Annexation and Development
Project would generate construction activity, fees, and ongoing industrial property taxes.
Greenspot Road Storm Drain Construction and Traffic Impacts
Funded by developer Lennar Homes as part of infrastructure requirements for a nearby 113-unit residential development.
Measure E Local Sales Tax Support
Generates approximately $6.35 million annually for city services.
Public Nuisance and Unpermitted Operations at 25414 Base Line
Potential future costs for traffic calming measures or increased law enforcement patrols.
Water Vending Machine Appeal and Business Impact
None to the city directly; potential economic impact on surrounding established small businesses.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations and State Compliance
Nominal staff review costs covered by general municipal operations.
Brush Clearance and Fire Insurance Issues
Potential property insurance cost savings for homeowners if brush clearance improves.
Elysian Park / Theme Park Proposal
None currently; conceptual proposal.
Substandard Property and Nuisance Abatement at 7222 Church Ave.
Property owners face potential cost recovery fees and expenses to legalize or demolish unpermitted improvements.
Decisions during term (253)
Recorded while Timmer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar Approval
Development Impact Fee (DIF) Annual Adjustment for 2026
CDBG Grant Applications Approval
Denial of Appeal APP 26-002 (Patriot 5th & Central Warehouse Extension)
Denial of Appeal APP 26-003 (Patriot Del Rosa Warehouse Extension)
2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Acceptance
Minutes - September 8, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes - October 6, 2026 City Council Special Meeting
Warrant Register No. 794
Treasurer's Report for August 2026
Amendment to Resolution No. 2026-050 - Rules of Procedure for Council Meetings
Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement (Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Highland and the U.S. Forest Service)
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 485 Amending Section 16.44.180 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 16 (Land Use and Development) of the Highland Municipal Code to Update Requirements in Accordance with…
Declare Two (2) Seats Vacant on the Community Trails Committee
Tribal Cultural Property Use Agreement (Work Program, HP-)
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 486 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Highland, California Acting In Its Capacity As The Legislative Body of City Of Highland Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 (Citywide Public…
Selection of an Event Date and Budget for the 29th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival
Authorization for Fuel Purchase
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Disposition and Development/Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Highland/Housing Authority and Wakeland Highland, LP (Work Program, HP)
Approval of September 15, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
Voting record (29)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
File Petition for Review of Regional Stormwater Permit
2026 Cal Cities General Assembly Resolution
Anything we can do as a city to protect our rights to conduct business for the city of Highland and we have the final authority on housing issues. The state keeps taking more and more of our authority away and we know where it's headed if we don't take a stand.
Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 26-001) - Accessory Dwelling Units
Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 (Citywide Public Safety Services) Formation
Resolution Supporting Measure E
Actions Related to the Highland Senior Center HVAC Systems Project
I approve the project, but there's just heartburn that the state's requiring us to do extra things to get this project through in their building...
Consent Calendar Approval
Consent Calendar Approval
Consent Calendar (Except Item 12)
Final Map Amendment - Tract No. 20387
Expressed disappointment that the developer chose not to participate in the police and fire tax district after initial discussions.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-047 (Mining Tax Adjustment)
One-Cent Sales Tax Measure for November 3, 2026 Ballot
Supporting the item because citizens of Highland have the right to determine themselves whether or not they want to vote this in or out.
adopt Resolution No. 2026- 020 as amended, repealing Resolution No. 2022- 001 establishing revised City Council Meeting Procedures to incorporate the requirements of Senate Bill 707 relating to teleco
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-020 (Meeting Procedures and SB 707 Compliance)
Voted against the resolution due to concerns over unfunded state mandates.
Resolution No. 2026-019 Fixing Paramedic Special Tax Rate
approve the consent calendar as submitted
Ordinance Adding a New Chapter to the Highland Municipal Code Regarding Electronic Bikes, Scooters, and Skateboards
City Council Monthly Compensation Adjustment
Given the current economic challenges, a 100% increase in salaries or compensation is difficult to justify.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Hogan, seconded by Councilmember McCallon, to introduce and conduct a first reading of the City Council Ordinance No. 483, amending Section 2.04.010 (Compensation of
Across the Board Adjustment for All Employees
City Council Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar (with Item 11 Pulled)
Wakeland Highland Affordable Senior Housing Agreements
CDBG Public Service Projects Allocation
General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Negative Declaration for Greenspot Road (Housing Element Program 33)
CDBG Construction and Community Improvement Projects Allocation
Consent Calendar
to increase the compensation to the maximum allowable under Government Code Section 36516 based on population to $ 1, 600 per month.
Review and Recommendation Regarding City Council Monthly Compensation Adjustment
Voted against the increase due to current economic conditions and concerns over offering a 100% pay raise to council members.