CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 14, 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 9:02 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; and Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.
PRESENTATION - SGVCOG ROADSHOW
Kevin Lai, Director of Capital Projects with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, presented to the Council an update of the work done in 2024 along with a review of upcoming projects for the new year. He also reviewed the programs and initiatives that best keep our residents safe and clean.
CONSENT CALENDAR
With regards to the Consent Calendar, Council Member Radecki recused himself from voting on check number 84084 for item 1 (Register of Demands) due to a potential or actual financial conflict of interest due to he is currently employed by Square Root Golf and Landscape.
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Mayor Moss asked for a staff report on Item Nos. 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, and 6.9.
6.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
6.2 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC., TO PROVIDE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWS CAMP ECOLOGICAL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement.
A handout was provided to the Council.
Sean Calvillo, Director of Operations, CNC Engineering provided a staff report for both Item Nos. 6.2 and 6.3, pertaining to the same project at Follows Camp. The City did receive grant funding of 2.88 million dollars for both structural engineering design services and environmental consulting and design services. The City will match 1.2 million dollars.
6.3 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
STILLWATER ECOSYSTEM, WATERSHED & RIVERINE SCIENCES, TO PROVIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND DESIGN SERVICES, FOR THE FOLLOWS
CAMP ECOLOGICAL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $877,200.00, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement.
A handout was provided to the Council.
Council Member Ruggles asked about the different phases for design services with Stillwater Ecosystem, Watershed & Riverine Sciences, and Sean Calvillo, Director of Operations, CNC Engineering replied that the first phase of design should be complete by June 2025, then it will go into part 2, then a final design phase.
6.4 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1531, GRAND AVENUE SLOPE RECONSTRUCTION AND
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM BAKER PARKWAY TO FERRERO PARKWAY, FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $1,860,500.00
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and
specifications and authorize the advertising and receipt of electronic bids.
James Cramsie, Director of Engineering at CNC Engineering provided a staff report, the timeline of this proper and aces comes reple patie a late re depends on what they find once the roads and slopes are opened. Grand Avenue, including bridges over UPRR Tracks, were originally constructed with AC pavement in the late 1980's. Construction is expected to take 9 to 12 months.
6.5 CONSIDERATION OF A FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH DELHAVEN
COMMUNITY CENTER, FOR ACCESS TO THE PARKING LOT LOCATED AT THE
WORKMAN AND TEMPLE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM, TO UTILIZE FOR A
FUNDRAISING EVENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Facilities Use
Agreement.
Sam Pedroza, Assistant City Manager, provided a staff report on this Facilities Use Agreement and was available to answer any questions.
6.6 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STEARNS, CONRAD AND SCHMIDT,
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., FOR LANDFILL OPERATION, MONITORING G MONTRENG
AND MAINTENANCE CONSULTING SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027, REVISING THE RATE SCHEDULE, AND INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $650,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Sean Calvillo, Director of Operations at CNC Engineering provided a staff report on Amendment No. 5, regarding landfill operation, monitoring and maintenance with Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc. and was available to answer any questions.
6.7 CONSIDERATION OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROWLAND
WATER DISTRICT FOR WATER LINE RELOCATION SERVICES ON THE
FULLERTON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $548,327.00 (MP 17-05#2)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement.
Josh Nelson, City Manager, provided a staff report on this Reimbursement Agreement with Rowland Water District for water line relocation services and was available to answer any
6.8 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1528, ANNUAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FY 23, FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $7,501,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and
specifications and authorize the advertising and receipt of electronic bids.
James Cramsie, Director of Engineering at CNC Engineering provided a staff report, explaining that each year, the City's Annual Pavement Rehabilitation project focuses on streets that display low to medium severity alligator or block cracking and weathering and raveling. The last rehabilitation project was completed in 2023. This year's project includes 12 streets and involves reconstruction of two smaller streets as listed in the staff report.
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.
A handout was provided to the Council.
Josh Nelson, City Manager, presented to the Council the background and opportunity to create the first Public Hydrogen Authority Joint Exercise of Power Agreement. He then introduced Jason Caudle, representing the City of Lancaster, who provided a presentation along with slides to the Council. The City of Industry and the City of Lancaster have the opportunity to partner and take the next step in the evolution of municipal hydrogen energy.
Together with the Council's approval, the cities would be the first of its kind in the United States and will make history in the adoption and deployment of renewable energy. Staff recommends the approval of the proposed JPA.
Armando Herman spoke for one minute in opposition of the Consent Calendar.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI, AND SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GREUBEL THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR THE REMAINING
ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI RECUSING HIMSELF FROM CHECK NUMBER 84084 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
ACTION ITEMS - NONE
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
Kent Valley, on behalf of the Land of the Free, came to report on the Veterans Day Golf Fundraiser which has received 1.3 million dollars, going directly to the Veterans through 30 different charities. Kent Valley thanked the City of Industry for their continued support, and he is very proud of what they have been able to accomplish.
Mayor Moss thanked Kent Valley for being here, and the City is a very proud supporter of the foundation and all that it does.
Armando Herman spoke for one minute about his first amendment freedom of speech rights, to include the tolerance of all unpleasant forms of speech. He spoke about his opposition to government policies/leadership and provided documents for the record.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Josh Nelson spoke about the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority meetings coming back to the City of Industry, starting January 2025, for the next two years.
He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving since there will be no meeting between now and then.
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AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
Armando Herman spoke for one minute in opposition of Closed Session.
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 555 S. El Encanto Road, City of Industry,
California 91745, also known as Assessor Parcel
Numbers 8208-27-901, 902, 906, 907, and 918.
Agency Negotiators: Josh Nelson, City Manager
James M. Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: El Encanto Healthcare & Habilitation Center Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
9.2 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 9:57 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 11:39 a.m.
City Attorney James M. Casso 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 Agency Negotiators, no final action taken.
With regard to Closed Session Item No. 9.2, no action taken.
Nothing further to report at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 11:40 p.m.