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REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands City Council will meet Tuesday, March 3 to consider a $3.4 million public works contract for the Water Facilities Generator Project. Council will also consider a continuation plan for Measure I and adopt new e-bike regulations.
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 3, the council will:
Confer with legal counsel on existing litigation in Coyote Aviation v. City of Redlands.
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:
Adoption of resolution No. 8754, which designates specific city officials with duties that include fiscal oversight, policy direction or operational responsibility to complete fiscal and financial training.
Adoption of resolution No. 8755 designating local agency officials required to complete ethics training.
Acceptance of a $14,501 2023 Homeland Security Grant Programs funding award to purchase portable radios and authorize an additional appropriation for the same amount.
Adoption of a resolution delegating investment authority to the city treasurer.
Acceptance of the donation of a 2026 Toyota Highlander from the Redlands Police Community Foundation for Police Department Citizen Volunteers.
Approval of a $59,558.98 purchase of Getac mounts from West Coast Lights & Sirens.
Approval of $2,565 for the temporary street closure related to the Art-On-State event to be hosted on March 15, 2026 by the Redlands Art Association.
Approval of $130,607.96 for in-kind support for the Redlands Bicycle Classic, including temporary street closures and the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event.
Approval of a License Agreement with Fortino Vizcaino, dba 4Tinos, to operate a food truck at the City’s Corporate Yard.
Approval of a $71,343.34 purchase for mobile crash barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC.
Approval of the first amendment to the agreement with Willdan Engineering for code enforcement services, increasing the total amount from $75,000 to $180,000.
New Business
The new business section addresses larger or more complex topics requiring individual council discussion and action.
Highlights include:
City Council will consider the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. Measure I is a half-cent tax dedicated solely to improving transportation in the county. Learn more about it here.
Consideration of a $3,477,000 public works construction contract with CSI Services for the Water Facilities Generator Project.
Consideration of a $250,000 purchase and sale agreement with Sartin Properties, LLC, for the sale of a 4.67 parcel located in the community of Mentone.
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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