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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Industry, California, was called to Orayor Dave ray, Calitis at 9:01 a.m, in the City of Industry Council Chamber, 15651
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; Bianca Sparks, Assistant City Attorney; and Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.
Mayor Moss welcomed a special guest, Ed Chavez from San Gabriel Valley Water District, who was in the audience.
PRESENTATION
Paul Spitzzeri, Museum Director for the Homestead Museum, addressed the City Council and provided an update to the programs and activities taking place at the Workman and Temple Homestead Museum.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Moss asked for a staff report on Item Nos. 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, and 6.9.
Mayor Pro Tem Greubel asked for a staff report on Item No. 6.10
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Council Member Ruggles asked for a staff report on Item No. 6.4.
6.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR OCTOBER 24, 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
6.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DONATION TO THE LA PUENTE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR OUTDOOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE ROWLAND HOME
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC
2024-63.
Sam Pedroza, Assistant City Manager, provided a staff report regarding the donation request to the La Puente Valley Historical Society, a nonprofit organization, for outdoor improvements to the Rowland Home. Sam Pedroza was available to answer any questions.
6.3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DONATION TO HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00), FOR ITS GIFT CARD
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC
2024-64.
Sam Pedroza, Assistant City Manager, provided a staff report requesting approval for a donation to Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (HLPUSD) Equity and Access Program to help in fundraising efforts to provide meal support to more than 1,000 students currently identified as experiencing housing insecurities.
Both Martha Calderon, Coordinator and Maritza Cabezas, Counselor on Special Assignment for HLPUSD spoke about the program and its need for support.
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC., FOR GRANT
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WRITING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2027, AND INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $171,000.00 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 1.
Development Services Manager, Kathy Tai provided a staff report and stated this amendment will allow the City to continue working with California Consulting to pursue grant opportunities that will help offset General Fund spending for City projects and programs. The amendment extends the term and increases the compensation. Kathy Tai was available to answer any questions.
6.5 CONSIDERATION OF THE CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 2024 AND DECEMBER 26, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE CLOSURE OF CITY HALL FROM DECEMBER 23, 2024 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the November 28,
2024 and December 26, 2024 regular City Council Meetings and authorize the closure of City Hall from December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025.
Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 5 (Licenses & Regulations) of the City of Industry Municipal Code to Add Chapter 5.24 (Sidewalk Vending), and Adopting a Notice of Exemption Regarding Same, and Making Findings In Support Thereof
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 832
Assistant City Manager, Bing Hyun provided a staff report regarding the second reading and adoption of an Ordinance Number 832, amending Title 5, adding chapter 5.24, and adopting a notice of exemption. Bing Hyun was available to answer any questions.
6.7 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC., EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2027
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
6.8 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH C & C ENGINEERING, INC., FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES, REVISING THE RATE SCHEDULE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
6.9 CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR
FIRST PUBLIC HYDROGEN AUTHORITY WITH THE CITY OF LANCASTER,
CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement.
City Manager Josh Nelson spoke about the potential of creating a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) with the City of Lancaster in creating the first public hydrogen authority.
The details of the agreement are still being worked on, and will not be available today, but will return the topic at the November 14th meeting.
6.10 CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS FOR THE
FULLERTON ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT (MP 99-60 #10):
a. CONSIDERATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH SFPP, L.P., FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK RELATED TO THE FULLERTON
GRADE SEPARATION WORK WITHIN SFPP'S "EASEMENT" WITHIN
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD'S PROPERTY;
b. CONSIDERATION OF A DEFENSE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH
THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, IN FAVOR
OF THE CITY, RELATED TO THE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND SFPP, L.P.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreements.
City Manager Josh Nelson provided a detailed staff report on the Encroachment Agreement with SFPP, L.P., and the Defense and Indemnity Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVC), which is in favor of the City, related to the Encroachment Agreement between the City and SFPP. L.P.
Council Member Ruggles asked how long this project has been out of function, of which Josh Nelson said there has been a loss of 6-7 months due to this utility conflict involving a utility pipeline owned by SFPP, L.P. The intent is to begin work again in November 2024.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition of the Consent Calendar.
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MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 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
ACTION ITEMS
7.1 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT FOR TWO (2) VACANT SEATS ON THE
CIVIC CENTER DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make appointments to the
two vacant seats or provide direction to staff.
City Manager Josh Nelson stated that two (2) Vacant Seats on the Civic Center Design and Development Advisory Committee were posted, and the City received two (2) applications for the positions, Travis Brady and Manuel Perez.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition of Item No. 7.1.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
RADECKI TO APPOINT TRAVIS BRADY AND MANUEL PEREZ AS TWO SEATS ON THE CIVIC CENTER DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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
7.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SAN GABRIEL
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VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE NEXT TERM OF OFFICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Appoint a representative and
determine the term of office; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024-62.
City Manager Josh Nelson provided background on the term for the Mayor as the City's representative on the Board for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGVMVD), ending on December 31, 2024. Options to fill the representative position were discussed and this item will be brought back at the next meeting. No vote was taken.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition of Item No. 7.2.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
Mayor Moss asked if there were no objections, if we could bring forward item No. 13, Public Comments, prior to Item Nos. 9, 10., 11., and 12. There were no objections.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute 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.
CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Gutierrez-Robles announced there was a need for Closed Session as follows:
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition to the Closed Session item.
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Case: Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v. City of Industry, et al.
Case No.: Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCP03186 Mayor Moss, recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 10:15 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
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Assistant City Attorney Sparks reported out of Closed Session. All members of the Council were present.
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.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were none.
AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Ruggles spoke about the great success of the Terror Trail event this year.
We collected more money than last year and 100% goes to the YAL to support the kids, primarily in the Hacienda/La Puente area. "Thank you everyone who participated." Council Member Marcucci said for the record that Council Member Ruggles efforts are recognized for all his hard work, job well done.
Mayor Moss mentioned that the tracks are being built now for the upcoming BMX event and recognized Council Member Ruggles for his creativity on the Terror Trail event this year. She heard nothing but compliments and how smoothly everything went.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 10:41 a.m. con Calas
CORY C. MOSS
MAYOR
JULIE GUTIERREZ-ROBLES
CITY CLERK