CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 11, 2024
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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 9:01 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
Michael Greubel, Council Member
Mark Radecki, Council Member
Newell W. Ruggles, Council Member
ABSENT: Cathy Marcucci, Mayor Pro Tem
Sames, MA Casso, Joy Aery Bly Ma Sparks As Hyant Gily Alan Cly Man aer, Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.
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 - BY KATE MOVIUS IN RECOGNITION OF AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH.
Mayor Moss stated that Kate Movius is running late and read the proclamation stating the month of April to be recognized as Autism Acceptance Month.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR APRIL 11, 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
Council Member Radecki recused himself from voting on check number 82736 for Item 1 (Register of Demands) due to a potential or actual financial conflict of interest due to he is employed by Square Root Golf and Landscape.
There were no public comments.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES, AND 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 82736 ON ITEM 1 (REGISTER OF DEMANDS). 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 ITEM - NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.08 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER 17.18 (INSTITUTIONAL ZONE), CHAPTER 17.22 HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE), AND CHAPTER 17.26
(RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ZONE), TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S 2021-2029
HOUSING ELEMENT, AND ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION REGARDING
SAME, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of
Ordinance No. 830, and read by title only; 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 830, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Industry, amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the City of Industry Municipal Code, to amend Chapter 17.08 (Definitions), Chapter 17.18
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(Institutional Zone), Chapter 17.22 (Housing Overlay Zone), and Chapter 17.26 (Recreation and Open Space Zone), adopting a Notice of Exemption, and making findings in support thereof
Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun summarized that this Ordinance is pertaining to the ongoing efforts to comply with state law. He stated that there are four actions being considered today by amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code which includes Definitions, Institutional Zone, Housing Overlay Zone and Recreation and Open Space Zone.
Council Member Ruggles asked if these changes apply to the entire City of which Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun said no, just certain areas. Ruggles asked what the low-barrier navigation center meant and if it applied to the house located on Walnut Drive. Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun read from the staff report the description and City Manager Josh Nelson replied that Walnut Drive was vacant and unoccupied.
Mayor Moss opened the public hearing at 9:07 a.m.
Multiple people in the audience spoke on agenda Item No. 8.1 and came to speak on their opposition to changing the zoning rules.
1. Johnny Wong spoke in opposition of the changes to the parcels.
2. Shelley Gentry spoke in opposition of the changes to the parcels and provided a letter of objections along with multiple Exhibit A forms with signatures opposing this development.
3. Anthony Dang spoke in opposition of the changes and said he had collected another 200 signatures and said the notifications from the city were simple flyers on a fence.
4. Meltinee Yee spoke in opposition of the changes to the parcels and said the infrastructure within the city is not set up for multiple housing and in addition, the Golf Course was sold to developers recently and they want to add 72 more houses. This is too much change to the neighborhood. She too came with signatures.
Mayor Moss told the audience if they had any further questions, that City Staff was available after the meeting to answer any additional questions.
Mayor Moss closed the public hearing at 9:18 a.m.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI TO WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 830, AND READ BY TITLE ONLY; 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
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 830, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY MUNICIPAL CODE, TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.08 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER 17.18 (INSTITUTIONAL ZONE), CHAPTER 17.22 (HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE), AND CHAPTER 17.26 (RECREATION AND OPEN
SPACE ZONE), ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. 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
Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun wanted to make clear to the Council and the audience that this is only in relation to adopting changes to our Municipal Code, which is a requirement for every city under California State Law. This is only a regulatory change and there is no project in the process or being considered.
Assistant City Attorney Bianca Sparks reiterated that this is State Law in order to get our Housing Development approved. There is no project, no site being considered today, only state required regulatory changes.
City Manager Josh Nelson said we will still reach out to the residents if any development is proposed and if you like we can stay after the meeting to answer any more questions.
Mayor Cory Moss said this has been very challenging and thanked everyone for all their efforts.
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CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Gutierrez-Robles 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) One potential case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One potential case
9.3 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-
270
Agency Negotiators: Joshua 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
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9.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 1548 S Azusa Avenue; 8265-004-045
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
Mayor Moss, recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 9:23 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 11:51 a.m.
City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present except for Mayor Pro Tem, Cathy Marcucci.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 9.1 and 9.2, direction was given to the City Attorney's office, no final action taken.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 9.3 and 9.4, 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
City Manager Josh Nelson spoke about the annual visit to Washington D.C. which we tagged on to the Foothill Transit Conference. We had a visit with Congresswomen Grace Napolitano, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, and Senator Alex Padilla. Mayor Moss mentioned having a nice dinner with Lobbyist Kevin Jones and Jan Powell, who is the government liaison/lobbyist for Foothill Transit. We had discussions on the Bikeway Projects and the Foothill Transit Zero Emission Project. Council member Michael Greubel was grateful to represent the City of Industry and mentioned visiting the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Glasses were passed out to everyone to watch the Eclipse, which was at approximately 88% of the guests.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 11:55 a.m. d. Moss
CORY C. MOSS
MAYOR