CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 12, 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 since there were no Council Members taking part remotely. The webcast was then terminated.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Cory C. Moss, Mayor i
Michael Greubel, Council Member
Mark Radecki, Council Member
Newell W. Ruggles, Council Member
ABSENT: Cathy Marcucci, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF PRESENT: Josh Nelson, City Manager; Bing Hyun, Assistant City Manager; James M. Casso, City Attorney; Bianca Sparks, Assistant City Attorney; and Lynn Thompson, Administrative Technician I!!.
Mayor Moss stated if there are no objections, that we excuse Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Marcucci from today's meeting. There were no objections.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moss introduced Mayor Robert Gonzales from the city of Azusa. Mr. Gonzales then introduced Mayor Pro Tem, Valerie Munoz, from the city of La Puente and Dan Colby, Assistant Executive Director and Senior Project Manager from the Water Quality Authority who provided a detailed slide presentation along with an update regarding water quality.
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Mayor Moss stated if there are no objections, can we pull forward Item No. 13, Public Comments, ahead of the Consent Calendar. There were no objections.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Frank Sanchez, former President of Downtown La Puente Association, came to explain his issue with the homeless by the railroad tracks in the City of Industry. The railroad cars are attracting criminals and disturbing the local businesses. He did call the Sheriff's Department but now he is here asking the city for help to talk with the railroads to move the cars. Council Member Radecki mentioned he noticed the train cars filled with lots of graffiti. Mayor Moss said City Staff will follow up, please leave a card with your information.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Ruggles asked for a staff report on Item Nos. 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7.
6.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR OCTOBER 12, 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 2023-48 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DONATION TO DELHAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY- FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00), FOR THE BECAUSE WE CARE
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-
48. 6.3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-49 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 804 AZUSA AVENUE, (APN 8264-005-913), CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA AS EXEMP! SURPLUS LAND UNDER CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(F)(1)(D) AND
MAKING THE REQUISITE CEQA FINDINGS
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-
49. City Manager Josh Nelson provided a staff report for both Item Nos. 6.3 and 6.4. This resolution, which is declaring city-owned real property as exempt surplus land is in conjunction with the purchase and sale agreement for Item No. 6.4. There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this resolution. He was available to answer any questions.
6.4 CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH ROWLAND WATER DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $212,040.00 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 804 SOUTH AZUSA AVENUE, AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
REGARDING SAME
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement, and
Notice of Exemption, and direct Staff to file the NOE as required by law.
City Manager Josh Nelson stated that a handout of the Purchase & Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions have been distributed to the Council at this meeting. City Attorney James M. Casso mentioned that the Purchase and Sale Agreement is subject to approval of the sale being accepted by the Surplus Land Act under the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in Item 6.3.
CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC., FOR GRANT WRITING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,750.00, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement.
Development Services Manager, Kathy Tai provided a staff report and recommended the Council approve the agreement with California Consulting to provide grant writing and management services to allow the City to apply for various grant opportunities.
Council Member Ruggles asked how the process worked. Kathy Tai and City Manager Josh Nelson both went into detail about the scope of work, the rate schedule, grant research processes and how to decide which grants make the most sense to meet the funding needs based on budget, narratives, and timelines.
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CONSIDERATION OF DEDUCTIVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,436.87, AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1477 FY 21-22 CITYWIDE SIGNING AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approved Change Order No. 4
and authorize the Engineering Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
Chris Lum, Construction Manager, at CNC Engineering provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.
6.7 CONSIDERATION OF CLOSEOUT DEDUCTIVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1485, ROWLAND STREET
RECONSTRUCTION FROM HATCHER AVENUE TO LAWSON STREET, WITH SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approved Change Order No. 5
and authorize the Engineering Manager to execute the Notice of Completion.
Gerardo Perez, Senior Construction Manager, with CNC Engineering provided a staff report regarding Closeout Deductive Change Order No. 5, Notice of Completion and was available for any questions.
There were no public comments.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. MOTION CARRIED 4-0, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GREUBEL, RADECKI, RUGGLES, M/MOSS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: MPT/MARCUCCI
ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ACTION ITEMS-NONE
PUBLIC HEARING-NONE
Mayor Moss asked to bring forward Item Nos. 10, 11, and 12 prior to Closed Session
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were none.
AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moss mentioned the annual Rodeo was this coming up weekend and thanked all volunteers for their time and said there were still tickets available. Mayor Moss also mentioned the dinner on Friday night and the line dancing on Saturday night and hopes to see as many people as possible there.
Council Member Ruggles mentioned the Terror Trail event scheduled for Oct 20t and 21st and expressed his appreciation for help with the set up. He has received a lot of phone calls and expects it to be an even bigger event than last year, which had approximately 4,000 people. Mayor Moss praised the social media campaign for the efforts towards the event.
CLOSED SESSION
Administrative Assistant Lynn Thompson announced there was a need for Closed Session as follows:
There were no public comments.
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Two potential case
Mayor Moss, recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 9:35 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 10:28 a.m.
City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present except for Mayor Pro Tem Marcucci.
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With regard to Closed Session Item No. 9.1, 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 10:29 a.m.
CORY C. MOSS
MAYOR
JULIE GUTIERREZ-ROBLES
CITY CLERK