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Redlands City Council Meeting June 16, 2026
Published: Jun 16, 2026
City Council Adopts First Parks Master Plan, Prioritizing Improvements and Community Engagement
The City Council reviewed and approved the city's first Parks Master Plan. The plan, developed over 1.5-2 years with extensive public outreach, serves as a roadmap for capital investments in park and recreational activities. It analyzes demographic trends, community needs, facility conditions, and program participation to prioritize improvements. Key findings indicate strong community support for parks, with residents willing to pay for improvements. The plan identifies specific needs such as additional neighborhood park acreage, picnic shelters, and addressing deferred maintenance in existing parks like Prospect Park. It also highlights the popularity of adult fitness programs, community events, and the growing demand for pickleball courts and splash pads. The approved resolution also determines the plan's adoption is exempt from CEQA review.
City Approves Amendment to Landscape Maintenance Agreement, Adding Coyazo Park Services
The City Council approved the first amendment to a non-professional service agreement with BrightView Landscape Services Inc. for citywide landscape maintenance services, increasing the total compensation by $134,488 over a 3-year term to a not-to-exceed amount of $2,466,662. This amendment includes Coyazo Park for full-service maintenance, including mowing and landscape maintenance around its sports fields, as the park was annexed into a CFD (Community Facilities District). The approval is considered exempt from environmental review under CEQA.
Fire Department's Continued Membership in CONFIRE Joint Powers Authority Approved
The City Council considered the Redlands Fire Department's continued membership in the CONFIRE Joint Powers Authority for fiscal year 2026-2027, authorizing an annual service fee not to exceed $890,632. CONFIRE provides essential services including fire and emergency medical dispatch, support for public safety communication infrastructure, and MIS, GIS, and IT support that enhance emergency response operations. Continued membership ensures reliable emergency communications, regional interoperability, and efficient service delivery. This item is considered a priority for public health and safety in the city's long-term plan.
City Council Approves Two-Year Budget Focused on Capital Improvements and Fiscal Responsibility
The City Council discussed and approved the proposed two-year budget for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The budget includes provisions for capital improvement projects such as the Safety Hall, Fire Station 264, and Library HVAC improvements, totaling approximately $74.5 million in estimated need. Repayments for this debt will come from legally available funds already in the general fund, with an estimated annual repayment of $5 million. The budget also addresses ongoing MOU negotiations with employee unions and includes $4 million in reductions to balance the budget. Several council members expressed support for the budget, highlighting its strategic priorities, fiscal responsibility, and investment in community services and infrastructure, while also acknowledging the challenges of inflation and economic uncertainty. Councilmember Davis specifically noted excitement for community initiatives like the Museum of Redlands, Good Night Inn facility, and improvements to police and fire departments.
City Council Debates New Warehouse Ban, Postpones Vote on Height Increases and Rebuilding Provisions
The City Council held a public hearing to consider ordinance text amendments and a resolution aimed at prohibiting new warehouses and logistic distribution facilities within all zoning districts, while allowing existing ones to remain as legal conforming uses. The proposal also includes provisions for rebuilding existing warehouses after natural disasters, limited to the same square footage and building height. A key discussion point was allowing existing warehouses a potential 15% increase in building height, subject to a conditional use permit and the incorporation of feasible provisions from the existing warehouse ordinance, such as sustainability features and landscape buffering. Several speakers from the logistics industry raised concerns about the 15% height cap being insufficient for meaningful modernization and suggested exploring existing zoning code allowances for height. Others spoke in favor of a stricter ban, citing environmental concerns and the desire to maintain Redlands' small-town character. Due to the absence of a council member and significant community interest, the council decided to postpone the vote to a later date in September.
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