Redlands City Council Meeting April 7, 2026

The Redlands City Council meeting on April 7, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key items approved included a $3.49 million appropriation for the Redlands Police Department safety hall project, with contracts awarded for demolition, earthwork, abatement, and special inspection services totaling approximately $4.25 million. The council also approved a $349,000 annual parking license agreement with Town Square Development Group LLC for continued use of the Redlands Mall parking lot during redevelopment. Additionally, a $449,236 public works construction contract was awarded to R&J Construction LLC for wastewater treatment plant hillside stabilization and stairway improvements. Amendments to professional service agreements were approved, including a $97,000 increase for street parking lot project services and a $40,000 increase for laboratory sample analysis related to water and wastewater services. The council authorized a $277,448 purchase of network equipment for the new State Street City Hall to support essential technology services. The meeting also featured approval of a concept plan amendment and development plan for a 983,000 square foot multi-story medical center expansion by Kaiser Permanente, with environmental impact review and traffic improvements included. A resolution was adopted to join the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority to enhance affordable housing funding opportunities, with an estimated annual cost of $31,000 to $55,000 to the city. Several proclamations and community presentations were made, but no other significant procurement actions were noted.