2018 will mark the 22nd year of the Highland Citrus

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1 City of Highland Weekly Report February 22, will mark the 22nd year of the Highland Citrus Harvest Festival. We have grown so much since our first year, but have not forgotten our purpose. The Festival seeks to educate Highland s youth and adults on our rich citrus heritage and turn of the century lifestyle. There will be numerous vendors, citrus themed coloring pages and citrus label design contests. Festival attendees can enjoy a historic home tour, antique & classic car show, costume and citrus growing contests. Live entertainment will be nonstop including three local school bands and featuring Teen Music Workshop and Highland Music Co. The Festival is scheduled for March 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Highland Historic District at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Main Street, up to Pacific Street. For more information, please contact Assistant Community Development Director Kim Stater at (909) at extension 204 or visit the events section of the City s website at City of Highland ~ Base Line Highland, CA ~ ~

2 P a g e 2 CITRUS HARVEST FESTIVAL BAKING CONTEST Monday, March 5, 2018 Entry forms are available at Highland City Hall, Base Line Entries must be brought into Highland City Hall (27215 Base Line) on Monday, March 5 th between 7:30am and 12:30pm Judging will begin at 12:30pm Entries must be homemade and contain a citrus product Categories available for Adults include: Candy (new), Cake/Cupcake, Cookie/Bar, Pie/Tart, Bread/ Muffin and Jam/Jelly/Relish/Salsa Categories available for Children include: Cake/Cupcake, Cookie/Bar and Pie/Tart Refrigeration is available for those entries that need to stay cold Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each Adult and Child category. Winners will be announced in the Highland Community News and ribbons will be awarded during the Citrus Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 24, For more information, contact Volunteer Services Coordinator, Denise Moreno, at extension 203.

3 P a g e 3 Public Services Used Oil Filter Exchange and Recycling Event The San Bernardino County Fire Departments Household Hazardous Waste Program and the City of Highland s Public Services Division are hosting a free Used Oil Filter Exchange and Recycling Event. Date: March 10th, 2018 Time: 9am to 2pm Location: AutoZone Base Line - Highland Keep in Mind 1. One $8 oil filter voucher per household maximum (limited supply) 2. Expiration: Saturday, March 10 th at 2pm 3. Valid In-Store Only at the address listed above 4. No exchanges or refunds 5. Recycle oil filter safely: drain for 12 hours and transport in non-leaking container or bag. 6. Bring ID or utility bill for residency verification. Oil filters are composed of steel and are 100% recyclable; if all the filters sold each year in the U.S. were recycled, 160,000 tons of steel would be recovered. Recycling one ton of filters yields 1,700 pounds of steel, 30 gallons of used oil and saves 10 cubic yards of landfill space. Used oil filters can be recycled into new steel products, such as steel cans, cars, appliances and construction materials (for example, rebar). For more information call or Oily Cat ( )

4 P a g e 4 South Coast AQMD has a Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Pilot Program? Program Details The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) with support from the MSRC (Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee) has established a residential Electric Vehicle (EV) charging incentive pilot program to offset Level 2 (240v) EV supply equipment hardware costs. This program is available to residents within the SCAQMD s four-county jurisdiction. The program provides an incentive to buy-down the cost of residential chargers, which typically ranges from $400-$800. The program will be implemented on a first come, first served basis and will provide up to $250 for the cost of hardware for Level 2 residential chargers. An additional incentive of up to $250 will be available for low-income residents. The application and program updates are available at the following link: Charger Requirements Charger needs to be installed at a 240v outlet or by a licensed electrician if no 240V outlet exists Charger needs to be in place for a minimum of three (3) years and would be considered a permanent, not temporary, installation Installer would need to obtain any required city or county electrical permits for installation General Facts about EVs Level 1 (120v) or Level 2 (240v) Level 2 charging is faster and more efficient, particularly for battery electric vehicles (BEV) or plug -in electric vehicles (PEV). The time for charging a vehicle is dependent on the amperage rating of the charger and the outbound charging system. BEVs have a vehicle range between miles PEVs have an all-electric range of typically miles and then operate on gas For more information please visit or call CUT-SMOG

5 P a g e 5 The Highland Improvement Team is currently scheduling residential yard clean-up projects for 2018! We are searching for Highland homeowners who need help with yard cleanup and minor landscaping. There are no income eligibility requirements and absolutely no charge to the homeowner. A fabulous team of volunteers completes all work and repair at Highland Improvement Team projects. Here are a few of the tasks that our volunteers can assist you with - MOWING LAWN WEEDING TRIM SHRUBS PLANTING TRIM SMALL TREES The Highland Improvement Team schedules one cleanup project each month. The project must require enough work to fill the allotted four-hour period, usually from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Here is how you can qualify your residence for a Highland Improvement Team cleanup: Qualifying person must be the homeowner Homeowner must reside in the home Homeowner must be 55 years or older or disabled (no age restriction) Get in touch with the Highland Improvement Team today by contacting Volunteer Services at extension 203. During the period of February 12, 2018 through February 16, 2018, graffiti was made known to Public Works staff by the following means and removed: Routine observation by Public Works: Greenspot Bridge, Elmwood Road & Base Line, Pacific Street & Palm Avenue, Pacific Street, Sterling Avenue & 13 th Street, 7272 Sterling Avenue, Base Line & Sterling Avenue, Base Line, McKinley Street & Base Line, th Street, 3 rd Street & Marilyn Avenue, rd Street, rd Street, 9 th Street & Del Rosa Drive, 9 th Street & Elmwood Road, 9 th Street. & Bonnie Street, Rogers Lane & Base Line, Base Line, Base Line Hotline: 7070 Palm Avenue, Base Line & City Creek

6 P a g e 6 Administration Emergency Preparedness - BUILD A KIT Having a well-stocked disaster supply kit on hand before a disaster strikes will make anyone s life easier. A disaster may cause everyday necessities like food and clean water to become scarce and hard to come by. You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. A week is preferable. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it might take days. A well-stocked disaster supply kit should have the following items: Water one gallon of water per person, per day Food Canned goods, MRE s, freeze dried. Also include at least one manual can opener. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Flashlights and extra batteries First aid kit Sanitation Items - Moist towelettes, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, garbage bags and plastic ties, soap/detergent and bleach. Basic tools wrench, pliers, screw drivers, shovel, duct tape, etc. Cash and change A change of clothes, sturdy shoes, and rain protection for each person A sleeping bag and/or extra blankets Other supplies Cups, plates, bowls, utensils, foil Extra batteries Plastic sheeting Copies of important documents (Driver s license, passport, birth certificate, etc) Fire extinguisher Lighters and/or matches Extra medication Cash and credit cards These are just the basics. Everyone s kit will be different because everyone has different needs. If you have an infant, then extra bottles, formula, and diapers would be necessary. Don t forget about your pets. They ll need food and water as well. Remember that a disaster can strike at any time, but the time to get prepared is now. For more information on assembling your disaster supply kit, please visit

7 C alendar of Events February 27, :30pm Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting, Upright Conference Room March 1, pm Historic Board Special, Donahue Council March 5, 2018 (new day!) Citrus Harvest Festival -- Baking Contest Entries Accepted: 7:30am to 12:30pm (entry forms available at City Hall) Judging: 12:30pm to 1:30pm Highland City Hall Base Line, Highland March 6, pm Planning Commission, Donahue Council March 8, pm Community Trails Committee, Donahue Council March 12, pm to 5pm Blood Drive Committee Meeting Highland City Hall Base Line, Highland March 13, am COPS Meeting, Highland Grove Elementary March 17, am to 12pm, Registration: 7:30am to 8:00am Highland Improvement Team Cleanup, City Hall Base Line NEW VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!! March 20, pm Planning Commission, Donahue Council March 24, am to 3:30 pm -22nd Annual Citrus Harvest Festival, Palm Avenue March 26, pm to 6pm Highland Community BLOOD DRIVE Highland Police Station Base Line March 27, 2018 April 21, am to 12pm, Registration: 7:30am to 8:00am Highland Improvement Team Cleanup, City Hall Base Line NEW VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!! April 10, 2018 April 24, 2018 THE CITY OF HIGHLAND FACEBOOK PAGE The City of Highland has a new and improved Facebook page that we would like for you all to follow us on. This is where you will find important information regarding road closures and construction projects that may affect your travel time, scheduled power outages, emergencies, events such as: Community Blood Drives, Highland Improvement Team projects, Compost Give-A-Way, Used Oil Filter Exchange & Recycling Events and much more. Please "Like" City of Highland - City Hall ( as the official page. Created by: Elena Rodrigues