CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Industry, California, was called to order by Mayor Cory C. Moss at 9:02 a.m., in the City of Industry Council Chamber, 15651 Mayor Dave Way, California and telephonically using Conference Call Number, 657-204-3264, Conference ID: 514 951 056#
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Cory C. Moss.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Cory C. Moss, Mayor
Cathy Marcucci, Mayor Pro Tem - Telephonically
Michael Greubel, Council Member
Mark Radecki, Council Member
Newell W. Ruggles, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT: Josh Nelson, City Manager; Bing Hyun, Assistant City Manager; James M. Casso, City Attorney; Bianca Sparks, Assistant City Attorney; and Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes about their first amendment freedom of speech rights, to include the tolerance of all unpleasant forms of speech. They spoke about their opposition to government policies/leadership and provided documents for the record.
Mayor Moss asked if anyone else was on the line for public comments regarding items not listed on the agenda. If so, press *5 to raise your hand and the City Clerk can unmute you. There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes in opposition of the Consent Calendar.
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Council Member Ruggles requested more information on check #78949, under Item 5.1 (Register of Demands, invoice # 26233), for Pacific Utility Installation. He stated, "I don't need an answer right now, but could someone review this, and get back to me?" City Manager, Josh Nelson said he would get back to him on this item later.
Mayor Moss asked if anyone was on the line for public comments regarding items on the Consent Calendar. If so, press *5 to raise your hand and the City Clerk can unmute you.
There were none.
CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR SEPTEMBER 8, RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
5.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-39 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY CONTINUING THE
AUTHORIZATION OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-
39. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-33 APPROVING A
DONATION TO HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FOR THE GIFT CARD PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-
33. 5.4 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-38 APPROVING A
DONATION TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LGBTQ CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-
38 MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. MOTION CARRIED 5-0, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GREUBEL, RADECKI, RUGGLES,
MPT/MARCUCCI, M/MOSS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ACTION ITEMS
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE HOMESTEAD
MUSEUM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction to
Staff.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes in opposition of Item No. 6.1.
Mayor Moss asked if anyone was on the line for public comments regarding Item No.
6.1. If so, press *5 to raise your hand and the City Clerk can unmute you. There were none.
Development Services Manager, Kathy Tai spoke about the Professional Services Agreement that was approved in January 2022, with Museum Management Consultants (MMC) for museum strategy planning. She reviewed the services that have been provided so far and then introduced Assistant City Manager, Sam Pedroza to discuss the next steps.
Sam Pedroza came seeking the City Council's input and direction on the Homestead Museum's draft mission and core values statements.
Discussion ensued among the Council Members and Staff with a focus on children, schools, more interactive technology, events, spring festival, signage and more. Paul Spitzzeri, Museum Director for the Homestead Museum also spoke regarding the history of events and other local museums, and what they offer. Bullet points were discussed, and enough information was provided to staff to move forward with initiating a revised mission statement. This item will come back at a future meeting for the Council's approval.
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6.2 PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND DIRECTION OF A POTENTIAL ORGANICS PROCESSING FACILITY.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction to
Staff.
Assistant City Manager Sam Pedroza introduced Carlyle Johnson, a consultant for solid waste and recycling. He made a presentation regarding various approaches to an organic processing facility, to include types of equipment and technology needed, cost consideration, site needs, and other waste flow considerations. Should the City determine that a further evaluation is warranted, a Site Analysis would be recommended.
Mayor Moss thanked Carlyle Johnson for his thorough and educational presentation today and between Council Members and Staff, many questions were asked and answered. City Manager, Josh Nelson said this is the early stage of deciding and that staff will move forward with exploring the feasibility of establishing an organics processing facility, to provide a resource for local and regional businesses.
At 9:57 a.m. Mayor Pro Tem Marcucci left the meeting (telephonically).
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes in opposition of Item No. 6.2.
Mayor Moss asked if anyone was on the line for public comments regarding Item No.
6.2. If so, press *5 to raise your hand and the City Clerk can unmute you. There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes in opposition of Closed Session.
Mayor Moss asked if anyone was on the line for public comments regarding items on Closed Session. If so, press *5 to raise your hand and the City Clerk can unmute you.
There were none.
7.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLE: CITY CLERK
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7.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
7.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case
7.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): one potential case
Mayor Pro Tem Marcucci came back into the meeting (telephonically) at 10:35 a.m.
Mayor, Cory C. Moss, recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 10:35 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 12:36 p.m.
City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present or online telephonically.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 7.1, this item was not discussed.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 7.2, direction was given, no final action taken.
Nothing further to report.
With regard to Closed Session Items Nos. 7.3 and 7.4, direction was given to the City Attorneys Office, no final action taken.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager, Josh Nelson reported that previously there was a discussion regarding the rodeo and wanted to clear this up. We have 18 members of staff volunteering their time for the rodeo which amounts to 200 hours of time. Should they work during office hours they will be paid their normal salary. Should they work on off-hours, they will get over-time or comp time, which ever they prefer.
AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Cory Moss wished Council Member Mark Radecki a Happy Birthday which is this coming up Saturday. "Hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating!"
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
CORY C. MOSS
MAYOR
JULIE GUTIERREZ-ROBLES
CITY CLERK