City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Redlands, CA
Meeting Date
March 17, 2026

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Recess City Council Meeting to a Closed SessionItem 1

Performance Evaluations of Public Employees – Government Code §54957(b)(1)

Position: City Manager

Recess City Council Meeting to a Closed SessionItem 2

Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6

Assistant City Manager McConnell. Agency Negotiators: John Bakhit, Janice McConnell, Robert Meteau, Jorge Castillo. Employee Organizations: Redlands Association of Department Directors, Redlands Association of Management Employees, Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees, Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees, Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees, Redlands Police Officers Association, Redlands Professional Firefighters Association, Redlands Civilian Safety Employees, Teamsters Local 1932 Redlands Chapter.

Recess City Council Meeting to a Closed SessionItem 3

Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)

City Attorney Garcia. One Case: Coyote Aviation v. City of Redlands, et al. San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2418252.

Consent CalendarItem 1

Approve minutes of the regular meeting March 3, 2026

City Clerk Donaldson.

Consent CalendarItem 2

Authorize issuance of a proclamation declaring March 31, 2026, as Cesar E. Chavez Day

Mayor Saucedo.

Consent CalendarItem 3

Approve the purchase of a 2014 Chevrolet Van Ambulance from the Big Bear Fire Authority in the amount of $20,000 and approve a supplemental appropriation for the same amount from the General Fund unassigned fund balance

Fire Chief Sessler.

Consent CalendarItem 4

Adopt Resolution No. 8756 dissolving the Redlands Financing Authority and terminating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement dated May 1, 1999

Management Services/Finance Director Garcia.

Consent CalendarItem 5

Approve the Termination of License Agreement with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC for the use of 30 parking spaces on City-owned property located at 1625 W. Redlands Blvd. and Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the Letter of Termination of a License Agreement

Assistant City Manager Boatman.

Consent CalendarItem 6

Approve a $50,000 contribution for the 2026 Fourth of July Celebration to the Redlands 4th of July Committee and determine that the financial support serves a public benefit and approve the additional appropriation in the amount of $50,000

Facilities and Community Services Department Director Crocker.

CommunicationsItem 1

Discussion and possible action relating to the designation of Voting Delegates to represent the City at the 2026 Regional Conference of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and General Assembly

Mayor Saucedo.

CommunicationsItem 2

Annual Report of the Cultural Arts Commission given by Chairman Daniel Gohman

Facilities and Community Services Director Crocker.

CommunicationsItem 3

Receive and file the Annual Report from the Measure T Citizens' Oversight Committee for FY 2025

Management Services/Finance Director Garcia.

CommunicationsItem 4

Receive and file FY 2026 Mid-Year General Fund Review

Management Services/Finance Director Garcia.

Public HearingsItem 1

Public Hearing to consider the following applications for an approximately 8.5-acre site located at the northeast corner of Lugonia Avenue and Tennessee Street within the Special Development (EV/SD) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (APNs: 0167-171-16-0000, 0167-171-11-0000, and 0167-171-12-0000), by applicant Regency Centers

a) Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in accordance with Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act. b) Measure U Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. c) Amendment to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to remove the project site (8.5 acres) from the boundaries of Specific Plan 40 and remove the Special Development (EV/SD) District designation. d) To change the zoning designation 8.5-acre project site from Special Development (EV/SD) District to General Commercial (C-3) District. e) A site plan approval and architectural design review to construct a commercial shopping center with approximately 71,400 square feet of commercial space consisting of one major tenant grocery building (36,000 square feet), one drive-through restaurant building (3,900 square feet), four multi-tenant shop buildings (6,600 to 10,000 square feet) and related on-site and off-site improvements including a parking lot, driveways, landscaping, lighting, utilities and drainage improvements. f) A Conditional Use Permit to establish a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) Alcoholic Beverage Control license for a proposed 36,000 square-foot grocery store and to construct and operate a 3,900 square foot drive-through restaurant. g) A request to merge three parcels within the project site into one parcel totaling approximately 8.5 acres. Mayor to declare meeting open as a public hearing. Assistant City Manager Boatman.

Public HearingsItem 2

Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 8758 Overruling Objections and Proceeding with the Weed Abatement of Subject Properties

Mayor to declare meeting open as a public hearing. Fire Chief Sessler.

New BusinessItem 1

Consideration of Resolution No. 8757 Updating the City's Fund Balance Policy and Rescission of Resolution No. 7346

Management Services/Finance Director Garcia.

New BusinessItem 2

Consideration of the recommendation for appointment of three (3) Trustees to the Board of the Redlands Public Improvement Corporation

Management Services/Finance Director Garcia.

New BusinessItem 3

Consideration of Resolution No. 8767 Amending the Bylaws of the Redlands Public Improvement Corporation

Management Services/Finance Director Garcia.

New BusinessItem 4

Consideration of a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master Construction Management Services for State Street City Hall to increase the total agreement to an amount not to exceed $2,108,510, approval of an additional appropriation, and determination that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act

Assistant City Manager Boatman.

New BusinessItem 5

Consideration of a First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Sartin Properties, LLC

Facilities and Community Services Department Director Crocker.

Redlands Public Improvement CorporationItem 1

Call regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Redlands Public Improvement Corporation

Redlands Public Improvement CorporationItem 2

Public Comment - Redlands Public Improvement Corporation

At this time, the Redlands Public Improvement Corporation will provide an opportunity for the public to address them on any subject, within its jurisdiction, which is not already scheduled on the agenda. However, any matter that requires action will be referred to staff for a report and possible action at a subsequent meeting. Comments will be limited to three {3} minutes.

Redlands Public Improvement CorporationItem 3

Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-01 Amending Bylaws of the Redlands Public Improvement Corporation

Management Services/Finance Director Garcia.

Redlands Public Improvement CorporationItem 4

Adjourn Redlands Public Improvement Corporation