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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 9:00 a.m., in the City of Industry Council Chamber, 15651 Mayor Dave Way, California.
Mayor Moss reminded everyone to please be respectful. Please silence your phones and do not interrupt anyone while they are speaking and any outbursts or any disruptions at all, during the meeting, will result in being removed from the Council Chambers. There will be no warning.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor Cory C. Moss.
AB 2449 VOTE ON EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES (IF NECESSARY)
There was no need for AB 2449 vote, due to having a quorum and there were no Council Members taking part remotely. The webcast was then terminated.
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: Bing Hyun, Assistant City Manager; Mat Hudson, Engineering Manager; Jamie M. Casso, City Attorney; Bianca Sparks, Assistant City Attorney; and Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.
PRESENTATIONS - PETER RAMIREZ WITH THE INDUSTRY SHERIFF'S STATION
REGARDING THE BAKER TO VEGAS RUN
Mayor Moss introduced Peter Ramirez along with his Co-Captain, Gary Ortega who both gave a brief history of the Baker to Vegas Run. This intense 120-mile run started in 1985 by the LAPD who are still in charge of this annual event. Mayor Dave Perez became very involved and put our team on the map, making us the envy of others still to this day.
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This year the Industry Sheriff's Station team had a 6th place finish. They also expressed their commitment to both their team members and the City of Industry for their support.
Mayor Moss recessed into a break at 9:10 a.m., to present a certificate and take photos.
Mayor Moss returned from the break at 9:13 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Armando 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
With regards to the Consent Calendar, Council Member Radecki recused himself from voting on check number 80517 for item 1 (Register of Demands) due to a potential or actual financial conflict of interest due to he is currently employed by Square Root Golf and Landscape.
Council Member Ruggles asked for a staff report on Item Nos. 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, and 7.8.
7.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR MAY 11, 2023 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
7.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-26 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DONATION TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
INDUSTRY STATION FOR THE INDUSTRY STATION ATHLETIC FUND, IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-EIGHT CENTS ($1,267.78) FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BAKER
TO VEGAS CHALLENGE CUP RELAY
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-
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7.3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-27 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DONATION TO PACIFIC CREST YOUTH ARTS ORGANIZATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) FOR THE DRUM CORPS AT THE ROSE
BOWL EVENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-
27. 7.4 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KATE MOVIUS, FOR AUTISM COMMUNICATION
AND DE-ESCALATION TACTICS COURSE SERVICES, REVISING THE RATE
SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 1
7.5 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1509, CITYWIDE SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $560,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and
specifications and authorize the advertising and receipt of electronic bids.
On the Cryit ag Replacemen ri an is ails are a guerns.
7.6 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE STIMSON AVENUE
AT-GRADE RAILROAD CROSSING AT LOS ANGELES SUBDIVISION NORTH OF GALE AVENUE, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 (MP 06-11 #21) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Senior Project Manager, Upendra Joshi from CNC Engineering, provided a staff report.
This project is currently under construction but due to encountering supply chain shortages and delays, the project commenced later than expected. This amendment will extend the agreement through June 30, 2024, to allow for the completion of the project.
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7.7 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SOFTWARE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC., FOR ONLINE PERMITTING AND LICENSING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $294,645.00, THROUGH MAY 15, 2028
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement.
Engineering Manager, Mat Hudson, provided a staff report explaining the online platform service which will be more efficient in the services that the City provides to its customers.
This electronic permitting and plan review system allows developers to submit applications online, receive project status electronically and make online payments. In addition, Staff will have the capability to receive, review, track and approve applications through the online portal. Mat Hudson was available to answer any questions.
7.8 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL VEHICLE MILES TRAVELLED ANALYSIS MODEL, TO EXTEND THE TERM TO APRIL 1, 2028,
REVISE THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, AND INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $15,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Development Services Manager Kathy Tai provided a staff report and Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun provided additional information stating that this amendment to the MOA will extend the term through April 1, 2028, revise the scope of work, and increase compensation by $15,000.00. Both were available to answer any questions.
Armando Herman spoke for three minutes in opposition to the Consent Calendar.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY VICE CHAIR
MARCUCCI THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR THE REMAINING
ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER RADECK RECUSING HIMSELF FROM CHECK NUMBER 80517 ON ITEM 1 (REGISTER OF DEMANDS). MOTION CARRIED 5-0, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GREUBEL, RADECKI, RUGGLES,
MPT/MARCUCCI, M/MOSS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were none.
AB 1234 REPORTS
Engineering Manager Mat Hudson said that a couple of Fridays ago he went with City Manager Josh Nelson to the Southern California Water Coalition Quarterly Luncheon where they talked about capturing ground water and preserving water. It was very interesting.
Mayor Moss mentioned that she just received a text about the MET first training today.
I will be heading there at 2:30 p.m. If you are able to go, you are welcome.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
Armando Herman spoke for three minutes in opposition to the Closed Session.
City Clerk Gutierrez-Robles announced there was a need for Closed Session as follows:
8.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Case: Xiaoling Mai v. County of Los Angeles, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV14705
8.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Case: City of Industry v. Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles
Case No: State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Eight B325163
8.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
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Case: City of Industry v. San Gabriel Valley Water & Power, et al., and related cross actions
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Case No. 19STCV10150
8.4' CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1 Industry Hills Parkway, City of Industry, CA, 91744 also known as Assessor Parcel
Numbers (portion of) 8247-014-900, (portion
of) 8247-013- 908, 8262-001-900, 8262-001-
902, (portion of) 8262-011-930, 8262-011-931,
8262-012-270, 8262-012- 271, 8262-012-272,
8262-012-273, (portion of) 8262-012-274,
(portion of) 8262-012- 275, 8262-012-
276, (portion of) 8262- 015-900, (portion of)
8262-015-901, 8262-015-902, 8262-015-904,
(portion of) 8262-015-905, 8263-008-270,
8263- 008-271, 8263-008-904 and 8263-027-
Agency Negotiators: Josh Nelson, City Manager
James M. Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Majestic Industry Hills, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Mayor, Cory C. Moss, recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 9:44 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 10:49 a.m.
City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3, there was no reportable action.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 8.4, direction was given to the Agency Negotiators, no final action taken. Nothing further to report as this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
Cone Moss
ORY C. MOS
AYOR
Julise
JULIE GUTIERREZ-ROBLES
CITY CLERK