Redlands City Council Meeting July 21, 2026

The Redlands City Council held a meeting on July 21, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $1,486,100 agreement with PBK Architects California, Inc. for architectural design services for a new fire station 264, and awarding a $5,537,700 public works construction contract to Bedor Construction Company, Inc. for the California Street and Redlands Boulevard project. Additionally, the council approved a $600,000 contract with B81 Paving, Inc. for on-call pavement repair services. The council also approved memoranda of understanding with the Redlands Police Officers Association, Redlands Professional Firefighters Association, and Teamsters Local 1932 covering labor agreements through June 2029. A resolution was adopted to establish a salary schedule for city employees, including adjustments for fire personnel and the city clerk's compensation was discussed with plans to revisit the salary structure. The formation of the Redlands Housing Corporation, a nonprofit to support acquisition and operation of a property at 1675 Industrial Park Avenue, was approved, with funding expected primarily from county and state sources. Public comments raised concerns about procurement processes and transparency. The meeting concluded with council member announcements and a summer recess until September 1, 2026.