City of Redlands City Council Meeting April 21, 2026

The City of Redlands City Council held a meeting on April 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a sole source purchase order modification with Ray Gaskan Service for $185,000 to supply OEM parts for the city's solid waste division, and a first amendment to agreements with Kelmore Cough Enterprise, Inc. and WasteBuilt Environment Solutions LLC to increase compensation for fleet maintenance parts and repairs by $93,600 and $390,000 respectively. The council also approved a cooperative purchase of two Ford F750 flatbed trucks from PB Loader Corporation for $368,361.98. Additionally, the council authorized a sole source purchase of a dispatch console radio upgrade to Motorola's Command Central AXS system for $370,436.22, citing the need to replace end-of-life equipment. The meeting included a presentation on proposed water and wastewater rate increases, with a 7% increase for wastewater and 2.5% for potable water recommended to cover operational and capital costs. The council also discussed and approved a policy to limit in-kind support for community special events to a defined list, aiming to manage rising costs and staff workload. Other agenda items included approval of a 20-year license agreement with the Redlands Historical Museum Association and adoption of the Arts and Cultural Master Plan, which outlined goals for enhancing the city's cultural infrastructure and funding diversification. No votes were reported on the water and wastewater rate increases, but the council moved forward with the procurement and policy items as noted.