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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; and Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.
PRESENTATION - SGVCOG ROADSHOW
Mayor Moss announced a special tribute today for a beloved community leader and founder of Delhaven Community Center, Barbara "Bobbie" Seal who sadly passed away on October 20, 2024. During her remarkable 52 years of service, Bobbie led with unwavering compassion and transformed Delhaven into a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families. Her legacy lives on through the many programs she built and the lives she touched. This meeting today will adjourn in her memory. A certificate in her memory was provided to Tim Seal, Executive Director of Delhaven and photos were taken.
Mayor Moss announced that Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA), was retiring from the 118th Congress after serving 13 terms. Her staff provided a video in which Representative Grace Napolitano prepared a farewell speech and talked about her 26
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years of service in the House. She is retiring from Congress at the end of the term in January 2025.
CONSENT CALENDAR
With regards to the Consent Calendar, Council Member Radecki recused himself from voting on check number 84258 for item 2 (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.
Mayor Moss asked for a staff report on Item Nos. 6.3 through Item No. 6.17.
6.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify the Register of
Demands for November 28, 2024.
6.2 CONSIDERATION OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS FOR DECEMBER 12, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of
Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.
6.3 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH D.S. EWING ARCHITECTS, INC., TO PROVIDE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND
IBC BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 13, 2027, REVISING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, AND INCREASING COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $757,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Director of Operations, Sean Calvillo, from CNC Engineering, provided a staff report regarding the revised scope of work to the architectural design services and was available to answer any questions.
6.4 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STEARNS, CONRAD AND SCHMIDT, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., FOR LANDFILL OPERATION, MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE
CONSULTING SERVICES, REVISING THE RATE SCHEDULE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Director of Operations, Sean Calvillo, from CNC Engineering, provided a staff report regarding the consultant services and revision of the rate schedule with Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting and was available to answer any questions.
6.5 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAGE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., TO PROVIDE CEQA
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND REGULATORY PERMITTING SERVICES FOR THE
EAST-WEST BICYCLE PATH PROJECT EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 (CIP-STR-19-063)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Director of Engineering James Cramsie, from CNC Engineering, provided a staff report regarding the amendment to terms and services for the East-West Bicycle Path Project.
Council Member Ruggles asked about the timeline in which James Cramsie stated the completion taking about a month or two.
6.6 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GEO-ADVANTEC INC., FOR ON-CALL
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2027, REVISING THE RATE SCHEDULE, AND INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $150,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Director of Engineering James Cramsie, from CNC Engineering provided a staff report regarding on-call geotechnical engineering services and was available to answer any questions.
6.7 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDS GROUP, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO
THE SOLAR PANEL AND EV CHARGERS PROJECTS AT CITY HALL, IBC AND POST OFFICE BUILDINGS, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
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Dev Birla, Operations Manager at CNC Engineering, provided a staff report regarding the engineering services related to the Solar Panel and EV Chargers Projects at City Hall, IBC and Post office buildings. Dev Birla was available to answer any questions.
6.8 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., FOR CITYWIDE ARBORISTS SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH NOVEMBER 12, 2025, AND INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $1,000,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Field Operation Project Manager, Justin Aguilar, with CNC Engineering provided a staff report for the Council and City Manager Josh Nelson provided additional information. Both were available to answer any questions.
6.9 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLAKE AIR CONDITIONING & SERVICE CO., INC., FOR
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT VARIOUS CITYWIDE FACILITIES EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2027, REVISING THE RATE SCHEDULE, REVISE
THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND INCREASE COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Field Operation Project Manager, Justin Aguilar, with CNC Engineering, provided a staff report regarding the maintenance services with Blake Air Conditioning & Service Co., Inc. for routine maintenance at various citywide facilities and was available to answer any questions.
6.10 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHEM PRO LABORATORY, INC., FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
AND MONITORING OF WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2027, REVISING THE RATE SCHEDULE, AND INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $38,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.
Field Operation Project Manager, Justin Aguilar, with CNC Engineering provided a staff report regarding the routine maintenance and monitoring of water treatment equipment
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and City Manager Josh Nelson provided additional information. Both were available to answer any questions.
6.11 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1534, STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AT PROCTOR
AVENUE FROM VALLEY BOULEVARD TO TURNBULL CANYON ROAD AND NEWQUIST PLACE FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $946,300.00 (MP 02-05 #25) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and
specifications and authorize the advertising and receipt of electronic bids.
Director of Engineering James Cramsie, from CNC Engineering provided a staff report regarding the streetlight improvements projects and a request to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertising and receipt of electronic bids. James Cramsie was available to answer any questions.
6.12 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1527, TEMPLE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION FROM
BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD TO RAILROAD CROSSING, FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,170,400.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and
specifications and authorize the advertising and receipt of electronic bids.
Director of Engineering James Cramsie, from CNC Engineering provided a staff report regarding the approval process and the authorization to advertise with electronic bids.
James Cramsie was available to answer any questions.
6.13 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. CITY-1524, WATERLINE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS OVER BREA CREEK, FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and
specifications and authorize the advertising and receipt of electronic bids.
Director of Engineering James Cramsie, from CNC Engineering provided a staff report regarding the approval process and the authorization to advertise with electronic bids.
James Cramsie was available to answer any questions.
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6.14 CONSIDERATION OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AT 15651 MAYOR
DAVE WAY
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Grant of
Easement.
Engineering Manager, Mat Hudson provided a staff report regarding the Grant of Easement and was available to answer any questions.
6.15 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CC 2024-74 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK TO ESTABLISH A DONATED LEAVE POLICY
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC
2024-74.
City Manager Josh Nelson provided a staff report explaining the amendment to the Employee Manual and as to why and how this new Donated Leave Policy will work. The City recognizes that employees or their family members may have a medical emergency that causes a severe impact on them resulting in a need for time off in excess of their available leave accruals. All employees are allowed to donate sick leave and vacation accruals to other employees from the donor's unused balances to a Leave Bank available to all full-time employees. Staff recommends approving Resolution No. CC 2024-74.
6.16 CONSIDERATION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE FOR THE MATTER RODOLFO ZARAZUA V. YESENIA HERNANDEZ, ET AL., LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 21STCV44219 (CONSOLIDATED WITH YESENIA HERNANDEZ, ET AL. V. RODOLFO ZARAZUA, ET AL., LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 22STCV05262)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Settlement
Agreement.
City Attorney, James M. Casso, provided a staff report regarding the settlement agreement and general release for the matter, RODOLFO ZARAZUA V. YESENIA HERNANDEZ, ET AL., and was available to answer any questions.
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6.17 CONSIDERATION OF A REVISED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE FOR THE MATTER CORALINE RIVERA-MARTINO, ET AL. V.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, ET AL., LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 22STCV30742
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the revised
Settlement Agreement and Release.
City Attorney, James M. Casso, provided a staff report regarding the settlement agreement and general release for the matter, CORALINE RIVERA-MARTINO, ET AL. V. CITY OF INDUSTRY, ET AL., and was available to answer any questions.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition to the Consent Calendar.
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 84258 ON ITEM 2 (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
7.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SAN GABRIEL
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. ssistant City Manager, Sam Pedroza, presented a staff report explaining that the terr or the Mavor as the City's representative on the Board for the SGVMVCD ends o
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December 31, 2024. The City Council may choose to re-appoint Mayor Moss, appoint nother Council Member, or appoint a member from the community, and determin vhether the length of term will be for either two or four years Mayor Moss stated she is currently fulfilling the remainder of the term for Cathy Marcucci and was happy with continuing the term for an additional two years.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition of Item No. 7.1.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES, AND SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL TO 1) APPOINT MAYOR MOSS AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-62. 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 A RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION NO. 23-07, TO ALLOW FEDEX TO ENLARGE AN EXISTING SECURITY BUILDING FROM 1,627 SQUARE TO 4,057 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 200 OLD
RANCH ROAD, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, AND ADOPTING A NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION REGARDING SAME, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. CC
2024-70 approving Development Plan No. 23-07, with the Standard Requirements and Conditions of Approval contained in the Resolution and Notice of Exemption regarding same.
Contract Associate Planner Eduardo Manriquez provided a staff report regarding Development Plan No. 23-07, and the adoption of Resolution No. CC 2024-70. Eduardo Manriques was available to answer any questions.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition of Item No. 7.2.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI, AND SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-70 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 23-07, WITH THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL CONTAINED IN THE RESOLUTION AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION REGARDING SAME. MOTION CARRIED 5-0, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MARCUCCI, MATICE BEL, MINOSS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIAL VENUES FOR THE 2028 OLYMPICS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide
direction to Staff.
City Manager Josh Nelson provided an update on the possibility of getting a Mountain Bike Event for the 2028 Olympics at the Expo Center. One action that has already been set is for the City Manager to authorize a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) up to 50k, and hire a firm, to help us get started. We are only at the early stages but as decisions are made, things may move quickly. A lot is involved but we are learning the process and an association with the Olympic Committee will help in the preparation of events. Today is only an update. No vote was needed.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition of Item No. 7.3.
7.4 CONSIDERATION OF A NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF ONE COUNCIL
MEMBER TO THE FIRST HYDROGEN UTILITY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY RECOMMENDED ACTION: Nominate and appoint one
council member to the authority.
City Manager Josh Nelson stated that the Joint Powers Authority was approved by Lancaster on Tuesday evening, December 10, 2024. One provision was that the City of Industry appoint 1 Council Member to the Board. Lancaster has 5 members appointed, and a 7t member can be appointed at another time when it becomes necessary. At this
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time the term is for 4 years but as things progress, based on convenience, we can change the terms. The meetings can be anywhere within the state of California.
Mayor Moss opened the topic for discussion. Council Member Ruggles said he would be interested in the appointment.
Mayor Moss nominated Council Member Ruggles to the position, no second motion was needed
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition of Item No. 7.4.
Council Member Ruggles thanked Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman for their comments and asked them both to leave their gift exchanges outside and to themselves.
MOTION BY MAYOR MOSS TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES AS MEMBER TO THE FIRST HYDROGEN UTILITY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY. 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
PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION NO. 23-06, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 23-03, TO DEMOLISH
AN EXISTING GASOLINE STATION AND CANOPY, A CONVENIENCE STORE, AND
AUTOMATIC DRIVE-THRU CAR WASH, AND TO REDEVELOP THE SITE WITH A
NEW GASOLINE STATION AND CANOPY, A CONVENIENCE STORE, AND
AUTOMATIC DRIVE-THRU CAR WASH, FOR THE EXISTING SHELL GASOLINE STATION AT 1320 FULLERTON ROAD, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, AND
ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION REGARDING SAME, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No.
CC 2024-73, approving a Notice of Exemption for the Project; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024-71, approving Development Plan No. 20-08, with the Standard Requirements
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and Conditions of Approval; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024-72, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 20-03.
Contract Associate Planner Eduardo Manriquez provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.
Mayor Moss opened the public hearing at 10:33 a.m.
Mayor Moss inquired if anyone wished to be heard on the matter.
Mike Greenspan and Armando Herman each spoke for one minute in opposition of Item No. 8.1.
Mayor Moss closed the public hearing at 10:36 a.m.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARCUCCI, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-73, APPROVING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR THE PROJECT. 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
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-71, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 20-08, WITH THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. 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
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARCUCCI TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-72, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 20-03. MOTION CARRIED 5-0, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARCUCCI, RADECKI, RUGGLES,
MPT/GREUBEL, M/MOSS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Moss asked if there were no objections, if we could bring forward item No. 13, Public Comments, prior to Item Nos. 10., 11., and 12. There were no objections.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Josh Nelson reminded everyone that we are cancelling the 2nd meeting in December due to the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moss wished Council Member Steve Marcucci a happy birthday which is tomorrow.
Mayor Moss announced the passing of one of our community members, Deputy George Meza, on December 1, 2024. There was a fund raiser for his family yesterday. The City is hosting a memorial service at the Expo Center and picking up the cost. Council Member Ruggles knew Sargent Meza well and thanked his family for his service and volunteer work with the City. He will be missed.
Mayor Moss said once again this meeting will be adjourned in the memory of Barbara "Bobbie" Seal, a very good friend and incredible mentor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alyssa Yan with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) made a brief introduction to the Council regarding the purchasing of zero admissions technology through the Carl Moyer Program at SCAQMD, and that we are accepting applications until 1-31-25. More information can be found on our website at aqmd.gov. Mayor Moss thanked her for the information and said to leave the flyer with the City Clerk.
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Mike Greenspan, Armando Herman and Spinster Candito 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 Closed Session.
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 220 N Hacienda Blvd; 8208-025-952
Agency Negotiators: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
James M. Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Barrage Industrial, LLC
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: Legacy Point LLC v. City of Industry, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV20043
Mayor Moss, recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 11:01 a.m.
Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 11:53 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, direction was given to the City Attorney's Office, no action taken.
Nothing further to report at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will adjourn in the memory of Barbara "Bobbie" Seal. There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 11:54 p.m.
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