Redlands City Council agenda: March 17, 2026

REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands City Council will meet Tuesday, March 17 to consider a $745 thousand increase to the State Street City Hall project. Council will also consider an increase to the sale price of a Mentone property owned by the city and a contribution to the 2026 Fourth of July celebrations.

Here’s how the meeting breaks down:

Closed Session

Before the public meeting, the council will hold a closed session, which is legally confidential except for any “reportable action” announced by the city attorney. Under California law, closed sessions cover sensitive matters such as litigation, human resources issues and property negotiations.

During the closed session beginning at 5:00 p.m. on March 17, the council will:

• Confer with legal counsel on existing litigation in Coyote Aviation v. City of Redlands.
• Conduct performance evaluations and confer with labor negotiators from various public employee associations.

Consent Calendar

The consent calendar groups together routine, non-controversial items for approval in a single vote, unless a council member pulls an item for separate discussion or a public comment is submitted.

On this agenda, highlights include:

• Approval of a $20,000 purchase of a 2014 Chevrolet Van Ambulance from Big Bear Fire Authority. 
• Approval to dissolve the Redlands Financing Authority, which has been inactive since 2017.
• Termination of an agreement with Avis budget Car Rental, LLC for the use of 30 parking spaces on City-owned property at 1625 W. Redlands Blvd.
• Approval of a $50,000 contribution for the 2026 Fourth of July Celebration.

Communications

This section typically includes formal updates or announcements to the council from staff, agencies, or the public.

On this agenda:

• A discussion will be held relating to the designation of voting delegates to represent Redlands at the 2026 Regional Conference of the Southern California Association of Governments and General Assembly.
• An annual report from the Cultural Arts Commission will be given by Chairman Danial Gohman.
• The Measure T Citizens’ Oversight Committee report for FY 2025
• The 2026 Mid-Year General Fund Review will also be received and filed. 

Public Hearings

Public hearings are formal opportunities for residents to speak on specific items that legally require public input before the council can take action. These often involve land use decisions, budgets, fees, tax-related measures and environmental or development reviews. The council must open the hearing, allow public comment, then close the hearing before voting.

A public hearing will be held to consider various entitlements for the Regency Centers project located at the northeast corner of Lugonia Avenue and Tennessee Street, including zoning changes. 

During this time council will also receive any objections to the proposed weed abatement proceedings.

New Business

The new business section addresses larger or more complex topics requiring individual council discussion and action.

Highlights include:

• Consideration of approving an updated Fund Balance Policy. 
• City Council will consider recommending three trustees to the board of the Redlands Public Improvement Corporation.
• City Council will consider a first amendment to the agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., to increase the amount for the State Street City Hall project by $745,152 to a total of $2,108,510.
• Consideration of increasing the sale price from $250,000 to $300,000 for a city-owned property in Mentone. Community Forward Redlands previously reported that the council approved the sale of nearly five acres of city-owned land for $250,000 after staff said the city received an unsolicited purchase offer and obtained an appraisal supporting the price. During the March 5 meeting, a local real estate agent told the council the property could potentially sell for more, raising questions about the valuation.

Meeting information

5:00 p.m. Meeting open for public comment before closed session
6:00 p.m. Open Session

City Council Chambers
35 Cajon Street
Redlands, California

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