CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 8, 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 9:00 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
Michael Greubel, Mayor Pro Tem
Steve Marcucci, 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; Bianca Sparks, Assistant City Attorney; and Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.
PRESENTATION
There were none.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Ruggles asked for a staff report on Item Nos. 6.2 and 6.3.
6.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR AUGUST 8, 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
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6.2 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SKANSKA USA CIVIL WEST CALIFORNIA DISTRICT ING., FOR ACCESS TO ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 8264-004-908 LOCATED AT 1123 SOUTH HATCHER
AVENUE, FOR LAYDOWN AREA FOR DIRT STOCKPILES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 1.
City Manager, Josh Nelson provided a staff report regarding the License Agreement with Skanska USA Civil West California District Inc. and was available to answer any questions.
6.3 CONSIDERATION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE IN RIVERA MARTINO, ET AL. V. CITY OF INDUSTRY, ET AL. (LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 22STCV30742)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Settlement
Agreement and Release.
City Attorney James M. Casso provided a review of the Settlement Agreement and Release and stated this was a mutual release by all parties in the action, including the County of Los Angeles. Mr. Casso was available to answer any questions.
Mayor Moss asked if anyone from the public had any comments or questions regarding the Consent Calendar, there were none.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM 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 83382 ON ITEM 1 (REGISTER OF DEMANDS). MOTION CARRIED 5-0, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARCUCCI, RADECKI, RUGGLES,
MPT/GREUBEL, M/MOSS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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ACTION ITEMS - NONE
•PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
Mayor Moss asked to bring forward Item No. 12, City Council Communications and Item No. 13, Public Comments before Closed Session. There were no objections.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Ruggles announced there was a meeting this evening at 5:30 p.m. at the YAL regarding the Terror Trail event coming up in October. Council Member Ruggles suggested that staff and/or the public come to the meeting if you are interested in getting involved this year.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Moss introduced Deputy Joe Nanquil who came to say a few words. He announced his retirement due to unforeseen circumstances with his health. Each Council Member spoke of their appreciation for Deputy Joe's dedication, years of service and commitment to the City. Pictures were taken with the Council Members along with the many Sheriffs that came to attend today's meeting and show their support.
CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Gutierrez-Robles announced there was a need for Closed Session as follows:
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Assessor Parcel Numbers: 306-021-01, 306-
021-02, 306-021-13, 306-021-16, 306-021-17,
306-021-18, 306-021-19, 308-031-18, 308-031-
24, 308-031-32, 8714-026-270, 8714-026-271,
8714-026-272, 8714-026-273, 8714-026-274,
8714-026-275, 8714-027-270, 8714-027-272,
8714-028-270, 8714-028-271, 8714-029-270
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Agency Negotiators: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
James M. Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Greater Los Angeles Area Council Boy Scouts of America
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
9.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
9.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLE: CITY CLERK
9.4 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 - 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
9.5 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
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James M. Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: 1600 Azusa SB One LLC, 1552 Azusa
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 9:27 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 12:01 p.m.
City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present.
With regard to Closed Session Item Nos. 9.1, 9.4, and 9.5, direction was given to Agency Negotiators. No final action taken.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 9.2, direction was given to the City Attorney's office, no final action taken. This matter will come back at the August 22nd meeting.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 9.3, direction was given to the City Manager and City Clerk. No final action taken.
No final action taken on any of these items.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Josh Nelson reported that he will be out of the office all next week and will return on Tuesday, August 20"h.
AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
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JULIE GUTIERREZ-ROBLES
CITY CLERK