Agenda includes a review of the Paramedic Parcel tax, in-kind support approvals and a $2.3 million contract for farming services on the city-owned citrus groves.
Nearly 200 residents gathered for the inaugural Heritage Club Fair, where historic organizations dating back more than a century shared their missions, recruited new members, and highlighted the role of community clubs in Redlands’ past and future.
Agenda includes a review of the Paramedic Parcel tax, in-kind support approvals and a $2.3 million contract for farming services on the city-owned citrus groves.
REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands City Council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 7, with a full agenda that includes a report of the Paramedic Parcel tax, in-kind support approvals and a $2.3 million contract for farming services on the city-owned citrus groves.
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 Oct. 7, the council will:
Confer with legal counsel for existing litigation in Rogers, et al. v City of Redlands, Holzer v. City of Redlands, et al. and Miller & Associates, Inc. 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, these include:
Approval of the city’s participation in the National Opioids Settlement, which includes Purdue Pharma and several other pharmaceutical companies.
Approval of two resolutions related to a new water service connection on Malachite Avenue in Mentone and a pre-annexation agreement for that property.
Approval of an amendment to the city’s contract with CelPlan Technologies to replace the city’s video management system.
Approval of the Police Department’s annual $118,649.92 maintenance payment to Motorola Solutions for its dispatch and records system.
Approval of a $95,593 contract with Bucknam Infrastructure Group to update the city’s pavement condition evaluation and management system.
Approval of an $83,093 contract with Metrocell Construction for storm drain improvements on Palo Alto, and authorize an additional $13,093 from the storm drain fund.
Approval of a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants to prepare a study on water and wastewater utility rates.
Approval of a $150,000 purchase order extension with USALCO for water treatment chemicals for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
Approval of a resolution to add a stop sign at the intersection of Florida Street and 17th Street.
Approval of city support and $2,250 in in-kind services for the Citrus Valley Band Tournament on October 11, including temporary street closures.
Approval of the temporary closure of San Bernardino Avenue for the REVEL Big Bear Marathon on November 8, including permission for alcohol sales at the event.
Approval of city support and $21,301 in in-kind services for the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, including temporary street closures and alcohol sales.
Approval of city support and $900 in in-kind services for the Resident Expo on November 8, including temporary street closures.
Communication
This section typically includes formal updates or announcements to the council from staff, agencies, or the public.
On this agenda:
Council will review a report on the city’s Paramedic Parcel Tax, first established in 1982 to fund emergency medical services. The analysis shows program costs for FY 2025 at about $1.28 million, compared to $1.15 million in revenue, leaving a shortfall of roughly $130,000 covered by the General Fund. While staff say the gap is currently manageable, the Council will consider whether to explore a ballot measure to increase the tax in 2026, which would require a two-thirds voter approval.
Public Hearing
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.
Council will hold two public hearings on whether to annex nearly 50 acres of land into existing community facilities districts to help pay for public improvements and ongoing maintenance.
One proposal involves 38 acres at San Bernardino and Wabash avenues, where funding would cover street trees and related services.
The second would annex 12 acres near Pioneer Avenue and I-210 to fund upkeep of a parking lot, stormwater treatment devices, landscaping and street trees tied to a new housing development.
New Business
The new business section addresses larger or more complex topics requiring individual council discussion and action.
Highlights include:
Consideration of an ordinance to amend the city’s contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
Review of a $529,000 contract with Sentry Equipment to repair a secondary clarifier at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Council will consider adding $480,000 to its contract with MCC Pipeline, Inc. for ongoing water pipeline and highline replacement work.
Council will review a two-year, $125,000 contract with BrightView Landscape Services to maintain landscaping at the Museum of Redlands, with the option for a one-year extension.
Consideration of a $440,400 contract with The Christmas Kings to provide and install holiday decorations downtown, with the option to extend for up to two more years.
Review of a three-year, $2.3 million agreement with Larry Jacinto Farming, Inc. to provide citrus grove management services for city-owned groves.
Council will vote on a resolution to confirm solid waste rates and to stop transferring solid waste revenue into the city’s PARIS program.
