CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 9, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER
The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Industry, California, was called to order by Mayor Cory C. Moss at 9:05 a.m., in the City of Industry Council Chamber, 15651 Mayor Dave Way, City of Industry, California.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Cory C. Moss.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Cory C. Moss, Mayor
Cathy Marcucci, Mayor Pro Tem
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
Mr. Herman spoke for three minutes about his first amendment freedom of speech rights, to include the tolerance of all unpleasant forms of speech. He spoke about his opposition to government policies/leadership and provided documents for the record.
CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Robles-Gutierrez announced there was a need for Closed Session as follows:
5.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4):
Two potential case
5.2 Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 1548 S Azusa Avenue; 8265-004-045
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 9, 2023
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Agency Negotiators: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
James M. Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: 1600 Azusa SB One LLC, 1552 Azusa One LLC, 1552 Azusa Two LLC, 1552 Azusa Three
LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Mr. Herman spoke for three minutes in opposition to Closed Session.
Mayor Moss recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 9:38 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 5.1, direction was given to the City Attorney's office, no final action taken.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 5.2, direction was given to the Agency Negotiators, no final action taken. Nothing further to report at this time.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were none.
AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 11:01 a.m.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 9, 2023
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JÚLIE GUTIERREZ-ROBLES
CITY CLERK