CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 24, 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 9:00 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
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.
Council Member Ruggles asked for a staff report on Item No. 6.3.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR AUGUST 24, 2023 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
6.2 CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2023, SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 11, 2023 REGULAR MEETING, AND AUGUST 10, 2023 REGULAR
MEETING
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.
6.3 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MEALS ON WHEELS - INDUSTRY, INC., FOR ACCESS TO ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 8264-004-908 LOCATED AT 1123 SOUTH HATCHER AVENUE,
FOR USE AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No.
Management Analyst, Yvette Padilla, provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes in opposition to the Consent Calendar.
MOTION BY MAYOR MOSS, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREUBEL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 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
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 this Saturday is the last Speedway Racing event for the season. Tomorrow at Noon is the Priceless Pets Donation Drive and she thanked everyone for coming to support the opening of the MET Training Center to include CNC staff, City Manager Josh Nelson and staff.
CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Gutierrez-Robles announced there was a need for Closed Session as follows:
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for three minutes in opposition to Closed Session.
7.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
7.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 8205-025-943
Agency Negotiators: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
James M. Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: La Puente County Valley Water
District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
7.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case
Mayor Moss, recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 9:39 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 12:12 p.m.
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City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 7.1, no final action taken.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 7.2, direction was given to the Agency negotiators, no final action taken.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 7.3, direction was given to the City Attorney's office, no final action taken. Nothing further to report at this time
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 12:14 p.m.
Con
MAROC. MOSS
GUTIERRÉZ-ROBLES
CITY CLERK