Redlands Sustainability Plan Has Some Upset

The Redlands City Council will consider adopting a sustainability plan Tuesday that city officials say will create a framework for future green policies.

The item will be discussed during the council’s regular meeting. The plan, titled Community Sustainability Plan, was presented to the council on Feb. 15. A task force made up of local officials and Redlands residents created the plan. It addresses a number of issues, including improving public transportation and reducing a demand for water.

Officials say adopting the plan does not implement any regulations. But a group of residents, some members of the Redlands Tea Party Patriots, say they plan to speak against the plan.

The issue was continued in February to tonight’s meeting so the task force could make minor adjustments, officials said.

The council will also consider using $568,375 for the 2011-12 Community Development Block Grants program year. The also will look at setting the proper criteria for awarding the grants.

The open session of the council begins at 6 p.m. The City Council and the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands meet in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street in Redlands.

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