Redlands and San Bernardino County residents can pick up free sandbags ahead of this weekend’s storm, with city and county fire stations offering sand, bags and a self-serve fill site.
Awards honor former RAPA president Geraldine M. Derkum and support sorority women from the greater Redlands region. Applications are due Feb. 25, 2026.
Warehouse ban: Council will consider an ordinance prohibiting new warehouses and logistics distribution centers citywide.
Pioneer Avenue redesign: Council may revisit the previously approved design that preserves mature Deodar cedar trees in a median.
Accessory dwelling units: Public hearing on updated ADU development and design standards.
New condominiums on Cajon Street: Public hearing on a proposed eight-unit condo project near downtown.
2025 National Community Survey: Presentation of the latest resident satisfaction results.
Traffic signal funding: Approval of a $900,000 safety grant and contract to install a signal at Cypress and Cajon.
REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 18, with a full agenda that includes a potential warehouse ban, new condominiums and the 2025 National Community Survey results.
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 Nov. 18, the council will:
Confer with legal counsel for the initiation of litigation.
Confer with negotiators for a property transfer to The Grove School.
Consent Calendar (I)
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:
Acceptance of the annual review of report confirming that Mountainview Power Company LLC, Redlands Community Hospital, Cal-Red Facility LLC, VPV State Street Village LLC and Esri are in compliance with their respective Development Agreements.
Approval of an agreement for $52,250 with Jacob Green & Associates to update the city’s Emergency Operations Plan and the development of new Support Plans for the animal shelter and airport.
Adoption of an environmental report and monitoring plan for the proposed recycled water reservoir at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Approval to extend an agreement with Coffman Associates, Inc. for the Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan at the municipal airport.
Approval to extend the design contract with Community Works Design Group for the planned BMX pump track through December 31, 2026.
Approval of a contract with Geo-Logic Associates for up to $150,000 to provide hydrogeologic support at the California Street Landfill.
Approval of an agreement allowing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands–Riverside to use the Joe R. Gonzales Community Center gym for day camp programs.
Communication (J)
This section typically includes formal updates or announcements to the council from staff, agencies, or the public.
On this agenda:
Presentation of the 2025 National Community Survey results. City staff and Polco will present findings from Redlands’ 2025 National Community Survey, the resident satisfaction survey the city has conducted annually since 2021. The 2025 survey was distributed in August, with responses collected through early October.
A discussion and possible action to form an Ad Hoc committee to review applicants for the city Planning Commission.
Public Hearing (K)
Public hearings are formal opportunities for residents to speak on specific items that legally require public input before the council can take action. The council must open the hearing, allow public comment, then close the hearing before voting.
Two public hearings will be held during the meeting.
ADU design standards: The first will focus on updates to the development standards and design regulations of accessory dwelling units (ADU). The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the ordinance during its Oct. 14 meeting. Earlier this year, the City Council voted to develop a collection of pre-approved ADU design plans.
Condominiums on Cajon: The second is about land use entitlements for the development of two vacant parcels located at 516 Cajon Street in the Administrative & Professional Office District. The proposal requests to merge the two parcels to create eight residential condominium units plus one common lot.
New Business (L)
The new business section addresses larger or more complex topics requiring individual council discussion and action.
Highlights include:
Warehouse ban (L-3): Council will consider an ordinance to prohibit new warehouses and logistics distribution centers in all zoning districts within Redlands. The Planning Commission voted 5–1 on Oct. 16 to recommend the proposal. During the meeting, commissioners agreed that the intent of the proposal is to stop the spread of warehouse projects across the entire I-10 and 210 freeway corridors, even though staff said only three sites remain available for new construction.
Existing warehouses would retain their current rights to operate but would not be allowed to expand or redevelop beyond their existing footprint.
Pioneer Avenue redesign (L-1): The council will decide whether to reopen the already approved design for Pioneer Avenue between Texas Street and Furlow Drive. The current plan, adopted in 2015, preserves a row of historic Deodar cedar trees by building a median around them — a solution chosen after community feedback strongly favored keeping the trees for aesthetic and environmental reasons.
Council Member Eddie Tejeda is requesting reconsideration, arguing the median may hinder traffic flow and that the trees have declined in appearance. A recent staff arborist assessment found seven Deodar trees along this stretch: four between Texas and Castlegate in poor to moderate condition — including one that meets removal criteria — and three between Castlegate and Clementine in average to good condition.
Staff notes that removing the trees and eliminating the median could reduce right-of-way needs, lower project costs and shorten construction time. Any change would require sending the item back to the Planning Commission for a General Plan Amendment.
Traffic signal funding at Cypress Avenue and Cajon Street intersection (L-4): The council will consider accepting a $900,000 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 grant and approving a $730,281 construction contract with Sierra Pacifica Electrical Contracting to install a new traffic signal at the Cypress Avenue/Cajon Street intersection.
5:00 p.m. – Public comment before closed session 6:00 p.m. – Open Session
City Council Chambers 35 Cajon Street Redlands, California
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