Redlands City Council Meeting May 19, 2026

The Redlands City Council meeting on May 19, 2026, included significant discussions related to labor negotiations with city employees, focusing on wage increases, healthcare benefits, and employee respect and dignity. Multiple public comments from city workers and union representatives emphasized dissatisfaction with the city's current negotiation stance, urging the council to prioritize fair compensation and healthcare improvements based on a recent salary survey. The council approved procurement actions including a $20,000 increase to a contract with Counseling Team International for police mental health wellness checks, a cooperative agreement with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Highland-Redlands Regional Gap Connector Project with a budget not to exceed $440,396, and awarded a $300,000 contract to ProCraft Construction, Inc. for citywide plumbing and repair services. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to the janitorial services contract with Quinnmar Janitorial Inc., increasing the contract by approximately $345,000 and extending the term by eight months. The council also discussed adjustments to the downtown morning market hours and plans to solicit proposals for third-party management of the market to improve operations and generate revenue. No reportable actions were taken in closed session.