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# What happened at Redlands City Council this week: May 6 recap
- URL: https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/what-happened-at-redlands-city-council-this-week-may-6-recap/
- Published: 2025-05-08T22:03:54.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-08T22:03:54.000Z
- Description: Council advances infrastructure upgrades, Fourth of July support, and discloses police settlement
- Author: Stephanie Hastings Miranda
- Tags: Government

REDLANDS, Calif. — At its May 2 meeting, the Redlands City Council approved more than $3 million in contracts for infrastructure improvements, formalized plans to support the city’s Fourth of July celebration, and publicly disclosed a settlement agreement involving a former deputy police chief. All items under new business passed unanimously.

### Closed Session

The council met in closed session prior to the public meeting. According to the city attorney, there was no reportable action.

Items in closed session included: 

- **Property negotiations** for three sites: the Step Up on Second project, the Museum of Redlands, and a property at 21 N. Church St.
- **Litigation matters** including:
  - A government claim from Alexis DeLeon threatening legal action.
  - Two active lawsuits: *Chiakowsky, et al. v. City of Redlands* and *California Department of Housing and Community Development v. Shangri-La Industries, LLC, et al.*

### Consent Calendar Highlights

The council approved a range of routine items, including:

- **Fourth of July support**: Approval of $58,000 in in-kind services for the city’s annual Independence Day festivities.
- **Proclamations**: Designations recognizing May as both *Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month* and *Frontline Workers Appreciation Month*.
- **Administrative actions**: A series of software purchases, service agreements, infrastructure contracts, and updates to city water service policies were approved as part of ongoing operational improvements.
- **Police settlement disclosure**: The city formally disclosed a previously approved settlement agreement with former Deputy Police Chief Travis Martinez. The agreement was discussed in closed session on April 15 and publicly released the following day.

### New Business Approvals

Council members gave unanimous approval to the following major expenditures and agreements:

- **Citrus Avenue parking structure**: A $648,548 contract with Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc. for structural maintenance and repairs.
- **Ford Park restrooms**: A contract with Metrocell Construction, Inc. valued at $850,600—with an additional $135,660 allocated—for the complete replacement of the park's public restrooms.
- **Orange Blossom Trail Phase 4**: A $960,145 contract with Tryco General Engineering for continued development of the city’s popular multi-use trail system.
- **Sewer system maintenance**: Up to $750,000 over three years for on-call sewer line cleaning and inspection services, awarded to Houston & Harris PCS, Inc.

The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

5:00 p.m. Meeting open for public comment before closed session  
6:00 p.m. Open Session

City Council Chambers  
35 Cajon Street  
Redlands, California

*Join in person or via Zoom at the link in the posted agenda.*