Government
What's happening in local government, including the latest news from City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
Changes coming to Redlands Downtown Morning Market
Council adjusts the market's hours and directs staff to seek a third-party operator after discussing parking concerns, costs and downtown business impacts.
Redlands City Council agenda: May 19, 2026
Council will discuss the future of the Downtown Morning Market, regional trail connections and several city service agreements during its May 19 meeting.
Redlands planners advance "warehouse ban" with industry-backed revisions
Commissioners voted 5-1 to move the proposal forward after debating whether existing warehouses should be allowed to add truck docks and increase building height.
Deadline extended for applications to Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission
Commission advises city leaders on public works projects, utilities and infrastructure planning
Warehouse ban proposal allows more docks, taller buildings at existing warehouses
Redlands Planning Commission will weigh details of a proposed warehouse ban during a public hearing Tuesday, May 12.
Redlands weighs local response to food insecurity
City leaders debated whether Redlands should fund food assistance directly or focus on coordinating nonprofits as state and federal food programs face continued uncertainty, funding reductions and tighter eligibility rules.
Redlands adopts first-ever Arts and Culture Master Plan
Council approves roadmap outlining funding strategies, community priorities and economic potential of the arts.
Redlands City Council agenda: May 5, 2026
Agenda includes a report from the food security task force and in-kind support approvals.
Redlands moves forward with smaller water, wastewater rate hikes
City Council begins the public hearing process as officials cite infrastructure costs and environmental risks.
Redlands limits city support for new events
Council votes 4-1 to restrict applications for in-kind support to existing events, citing $500,000 annual cost
Whole Foods approved for north Redlands center
City Council unanimously backs The Marketplace, a 71,400-square-foot retail project at Lugonia Avenue and Tennessee Street
Redlands City Council agenda: April 21, 2026
Agenda includes a water rate increase notice, in-kind support updates and opioid settlement funds.