CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 10, 2023
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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 9:09 a.m., in the City of Industry Council Chamber, 15651 Mayor Dave Way, California.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Mayor 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
ABSENT: Newell W. Ruggles, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT: Josh Nelson, City Manager; Bing Hyun, Assistant City Manager; James M. Casso, City Attorney; and Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.
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.
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 for a staff report on Item No. 6.7.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
With regards to the Consent Calendar, Council Member Radecki recused himself from voting on check number 81088 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.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes in opposition to the Consent Calendar.
6.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR AUGUST 10, 2023 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
6.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-45 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DONATION TO THE INDUSTRY SHERIFF'S YOUTH ATHLETIC LEAGUE, IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00), FOR ITS FALL
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-
45. 6.3 CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDERS NOS. 19 THROUGH 23, IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,054.89, FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1494, 15710-15718 RAUSCH
ROAD BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Change Order Nos. 19
through 23.
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAPEER, ROSENBLIT AND LITVAK, LLP, FOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT LEGAL SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, UPDATING THE RATE SCHEDULE, UPDATING THE ADDRESS OF
THE CITY, AND UPDATING THE INDEMNITY PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH
BEST PRACTICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 2.
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6.5 CONSIDERATION OF A TEMPLATE LICENSE AGREEMENT TO ENTER PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR CITY PROJECTS (JN-6201)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Template
car erent and authorize the City Manager to enter into the Agreement as necessary for
6.6 CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES
GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT DOMINGUEZ
CHANNEL/HARBOR TOXIC TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) MONITORING
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement.
6.7 CONSIDERATION OF THE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM BRIDGE PLAN
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize Staff to complete the
steps outlined in the Museum Bridge Plan.
Development Services Manager, Kathy Tai provided a staff report and Assistant City Manager Sam Pedroza provided additional information. Both were available for questions.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
RADECKI THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR THE REMAINING
ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI RECUSING HIMSELF FROM CHECK NUMBER 81088 ON ITEM 1 (REGISTER OF DEMANDS). MOTION CARRIED 4-0, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GREUBEL, RADECKI, MPT/MARCUCCI,
M/MOSS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: RUGGLES
ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were none.
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AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moss mentioned that there are still two more Speedway Racing events happening this month at the Pavilion. Everyone is welcome.
CLOSED SESSION
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes in opposition to the Consent Calendar.
City Clerk Gutierrez-Robles announced there was a need for Closed Session as follows:
7.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
7.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLE: CITY CLERK
Mayor Moss, recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 9:48 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 11:20 a.m.
City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present except Council Member Ruggles.
With regard to Closed Session Item Nos. 7.1, and 7.2, no final action. Nothing further to report at this time
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
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CORY C. MOSS
MAYOR
Juli PRee
JULIE GUTIERREZ-ROBLES
CITY CLERK