Industry City Council
August 13, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 13, 2026

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
AUGUST 13, 2026 AT 9:00 AM

MAYOR CORY MOSS

MAYOR PRO TEM MICHAEL GREUBEL

COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE MARCUCCI
COUNCIL MEMBER MARK D. RADECKI

COUNCIL MEMBER NEWELL RUGGLES
LOCATION: City Council Chambers, 15651 Mayor Dave Way, City of Industry, California Watch Live Meetings: https://publicinput.com/cityofindustry Or call in or scan

Phone #: (855) 925-2801 Meeting Code: 6943
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL:

Agenda Items: (In Person Comments) : Members of the public may address the City Council on any matter listed on the Agenda. In order to conduct a timely meeting, there will be a one-minute time limit per person for any matter listed on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to speak to the City Council is asked to complete a Speaker’s Card or register online with the QR Code which both can be found at the back of the room and at the podium. The completed card should be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the Agenda item being called and prior to the individual being heard by the City Council.

In Person Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items): Anyone wishing to address the City Council on an item not on the Agenda may do so during the “Public Comments” period. In order to conduct a timely meeting, there will be a one-minute time limit per person for the Public Comments portion of the Agenda. State law prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item unless it appears on the posted Agenda.

Anyone wishing to speak to the City Council is asked to complete a Speaker’s Card or register online with the QR code which both can be found at the back of the room and at the podium. The completed card should be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the Agenda item being called by the City Clerk and prior to the individual being heard by the City Council.

Electronic Comments: Visit https://publicinput.com/cityofindustry Click register, the system will prompt you to create a password then locate desired meeting click register for this meeting. Fill in details such as name, email, phone number, preferred attendance method and request to speak. Click submit. You will receive an email confirmation with meeting details, including the date, time, link, and access instructions.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in any City meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk’s Office (626) 333-2211. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting.

AGENDAS AND OTHER WRITINGS:

In compliance with SB 343, staff reports and other public records permissible for disclosure related to open session agenda items are available at City Hall, 15625 Mayor Dave Way, City of Industry, California, at the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Any person with a question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 333-2211.

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1. Call to Order

2. Flag Salute

3. AB 2449 Vote on Emergency Circumstances (if necessary)

4. Roll Call

5. Presentations

6. CONSENT CALENDAR

6.1. Consideration of the Register of Demands for August 13, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills.

6.2. Consideration of the Minutes of February 12, 2026, Regular Meeting RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.

6.3. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with ABA Ethos, LLC., extending the term through December 31, 2027, increasing compensation by $110,000, and revising the Scope of Services RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 1

6.4. Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to the Cost Sharing Agreement with the Puente Basin Water Agency, for the Phase 3 development of the Groundwater Management Plan for the Puente Basin
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Cost Sharing Agreement with Puente Basin Water Agency.

6.5. Consideration of Resolution No. CC 2026-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING

DONATIONS TOTALING SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE

HUNDRED FORTY-THREE DOLLARS AND SIXTY-FIVE CENTS
($78,343.65) TO VARIOUS ENTITIES FOR THE COST OF HOSTING

EVENTS AT THE EXPO CENTER AND FOOD FOR A HOLIDAY FOOD

DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-06.

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7. ACTION ITEMS

7.1. Consideration of Resolution No. CC 2026-25 – A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA,

DESIGNATING ONE VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATE

VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

ANNUAL CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-25.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS -NONE

9. 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, 306-021-17, 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- 028-270, 8714-028-271, 8714-029-270
Agency Negotiators: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
James M. Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Southern California Edison
Company
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payments

9.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):

One potential case

9.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: City of Industry v. E-Ho One, LLC, et al
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25STCV03695

9.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: City of Industry v. Legacy Point, LLC
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25STCV03700

9.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: City of Industry v. Legacy City Center, LLC
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25STCV03524

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9.6. 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 County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV20043

9.7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:

Property: Two vacant lots on East Nelson
Avenue, west of Maypop Avenue Assessor Parcel Numbers:8208-024-906 and 8208-024-907
Agency Negotiators: Joshua Nelson, City Manager,
James Casso, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: HKTSNTRLT LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

9.8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: Puente Hills Community Preservation Association, et al. v. City of Industry, et al.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 26STCP01080

10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

11. AB 1234 REPORTS

12. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

13. PUBLIC COMMENTS

14. Adjournment. The next regular City Council Meeting is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

ITEM NO. 6.1

CITY OF INDUSTRY

AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2026
FUND RECAP:

FUND
100
103
107
120
440

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUND

PROP A FUND

MEASURE W FUND

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

INDUSTRY PUBLIC FACILITY AUTHORITY

TOTAL ALL FUNDS
BANK RECAP:

BANK NAME

BOFA BANK OF AMERICA - CKING ACCOUUNT

PROP/A PROP A - CKING ACCOUNT

M/W MEASURE W - CKING ACCOUNT

WFBK WELLS FARGO - CKING ACCOUNT

TOT AL ALL BAN KS

APPROVED PER CITY MANAGER
q!Y'---

DISBURSEMENTS
5,806,894.80
42,235.86
4,962.50
1,200,119.07
1,500.00
7,055,712.23

DISBURSEMENTS
3, 149,254.69
42,235.86
4,962.50
3,859,259.18
7,055,712.23
DATE�£

ITEM NO. 6.2

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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: Bing Hyun, Assistant City Manager; Mathew Hudson, Public Works Director; James M. Casso, City Attorney; Bianca Sparks, Assistant City Attorney and Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk.

PRESENTATIONS- 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of Demands
and authorize the appropriate personnel to pay the bills.

With regards to the Consent Calendar Item 6.1, Council Member Radecki recused himself from voting on check number 86740 (Register of Demands) due to a potential or actual

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financial conflict of interest due to he is currently employed by Square Root Golf and Landscape.

6.2. CONSIDERATION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LA PUENTE, FOR ACCESS TO ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 8208-025-943, FOR A COMMUNITY EVENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Agreement.

Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.

Council Member Ruggles inquired whether Sotro Street or any other streets would be shut down.

Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun responded that he was unsure at this time and would follow up with the City of La Puente to determine if any street closures are anticipated.

6.3. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST FOR AMAZON WEB SERVICES (MP 16-06)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Amendment.

Senior GIS Analyst, Sierra Roberts from CNC Engineering provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.

Mayor Moss asked if anyone from the public had comments or questions regarding the items listed on the Consent Calendar; there were none.

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI, AND SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL 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

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ACTION ITEMS- NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Moss stated that, before proceeding with the public hearings, wished to clarify that there were two separate public hearing items on the agenda.

She noted that, although state law does not require the City to provide interpretation services, the City was offering Spanish and Mandarin translation services as a courtesy for the day’s hearings.

Mayor Moss stated that each speaker, whether in favor of or in opposition, would be allotted three (3) minutes to speak. Speakers would not be permitted to cede their time, and each individual would be allowed to speak only once. Individuals requiring translation services would be allotted six (6) minutes.

She further stated that the Council would be considering, as part of the first public hearing, a battery energy storage system project, and clarified that this item was not related to any data center. She emphasized that all public comments must remain relevant to the item under consideration.

Mayor Moss advised that disruptions would not be permitted. Individuals would receive one warning, and pursuant to the Brown Act, any continued disruption could result in removal from the meeting.

8.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE, ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODES

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2025 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE 2025 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2025 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 2025 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2025 EDITION; TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXISTING BUILDING CODE,

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INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2025 EDITION; ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAKING FINDINGS FOR SAME; AND ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION REGARDING SAME
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Open the public hearing; 2) Take public testimony; 3) Close the public hearing; 4) Waive the reading and read Ordinance No. 839 by title only; 5) Adopt Ordinance No. 839 and Notice of Exemption regarding same.

Development Services Manager, Kathy Tai provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.

Senior Civil Engineer, Jonatham Lam from Los Angeles County Public Works was also available to answer any questions.

Council Member Ruggles asked whether there were any changes from the State to the County codes.

Senior Civil Engineer Jonathan Lam responded that there were a few provisions within the Plumbing Code that the County adopted but the City chose not to adopt. These included requirements related to hot water recirculation systems, which are primarily applicable to residential uses, and dual waste systems, which were optional and considered more economical.

Mr. Lam added that, aside from those items, the remaining updates were consistent with the Green Code. He further noted that the Los Angeles County amendments also include enhanced requirements related to seismic and fire safety.

Mayor Moss opened the public hearing at 9:11 a.m for item 8.1 and asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the item. There were none.

Mayor Moss closed the public hearing at 9:11 a.m.

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARCUCCI, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUGGLES TO APPROVE THE ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 839 AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION REGARDING SAME. 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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8.2 CONSIDERATION OF THE MARICI BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITY PROJECT – MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA) NO. 24-07, DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION (DP) NO. 24-09, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 24-03, AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENT (CBA) NO. 25-01 FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 16207, 16233, AND 16253 GALE AVENUE, CITY OF INDUSTRY,

CALIFORNIA

1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 24-07, AMENDING SECTION 17.16.010 (PERMITTED USES) OF CHAPTER 17.16 (INDUSTRIAL ZONE), AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.20 (BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITIES) TO TITLE 17 (ZONING), OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY MUNICIPAL CODE; DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION NO. 24-09, TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED
IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP NO. 24-03) TO PERMIT THE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM USE; AND A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENT (CBA NO. 26-01) FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIFIED COMMUNITY BENEFITS, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 16207, 16233 AND 16253 GALE AVENUE (APNS: 8242-016-033, -034, -036, -044, AND -061), CITY OF

INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-01
approving the IS/MND and notice of determination regarding same.

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI, AND SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL TO APPROVE THE ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-01. 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

2. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO.841, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 24-07, AMENDING SECTION17.16.010 (PERMITTED USES) OF CHAPTER 17.16 (INDUSTRIAL ZONE), AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.20 (BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITIES)

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TO TITLE 17 (ZONING), OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY MUNICIPAL CODE, AND

ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATATION REGARDING SAME, AND

MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
Recommended Action: Adopt and introduce Ordinance No. 841.

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARCUCCI, AND SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL TO APPROVE THE ADOPT AND INTRODUCE NO. 841. 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

3. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 24-09, FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITY LOCATED AT 16233, 16207, AND 16253 GALE AVENUE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 8242-016-033, -034, -044, AND -061), AND

MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-03
approving Development Plan Application No. 24-09 for the development of the proposed BESS facility.

MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI TO APPROVE THE ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-03. 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

4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-04, A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-03, TO ALLOW FOR A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITY LOCATED AT 16233,

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16207, AND 16253 GALE AVENUE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 8242-016-033, -034, -044, AND -061), AND MAKING FINDINGS IN

SUPPORT THEREOF
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-04
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 24-03 to allow the proposed BESS facility.

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARCUCCI, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI TO APPROVE THE ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-04. 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

5. CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, AND MARICI PROJECT LLC, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16207, 16233, AND 16253 GALE AVENUE, CITY OF INDUSTRY,

CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Community Benefit Agreement No. 25-01.

MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GREUBEL, AND SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RADECKI TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENT. 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
Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun clarified that the agenda item was solely for a battery energy storage system (BESS) project on Gale Avenue and was not related to any data center.

He provided background information on battery energy storage systems, explaining that such facilities are a key component of California’s clean energy plan, supporting grid

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reliability, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and helping manage excess renewable energy particularly solar power generated during the day that would otherwise be lost.

Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun noted that the State has established a goal of approximately 52,000 megawatts of battery storage capacity by 2045, and current capacity is about one-third of that target, indicating a need for significant expansion.

He further explained that battery storage technology is already widely used throughout California, ranging from small residential systems to large utility-scale facilities. As of July 2025, there are hundreds of large-scale installations statewide, including multiple projects within Los Angeles County.

Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun emphasized that while the proposed project is larger in scale, the underlying technology is not new and plays an important role in meeting growing energy demands and advancing the State’s clean energy objectives.

Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun outlined the presentation sequence, stating that Contract Planner Eduardo Enriquez would begin with an overview of the proposed project.

He noted that Addie Farrell, Principal of PlaceWorks, would follow with a summary of the environmental analysis, and Fire Marshal Richard Stilwagen would present on fire and safety protection measures.

Contract Associate Planner Eduardo Manriquez from Annealta provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.

Principal of Environmental Services Addie Farrell of PlaceWorks stated that PlaceWorks is an environmental planning and design firm independently selected by the City to assist with compliance under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project.

Ms. Farrell explained that, on behalf of the City, the PlaceWorks team, in coordination with City staff, conducted a comprehensive review of potential environmental impacts associated with both the construction and operation of the project.

Ms. Farrell provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.

Fire Marshal Richard Stilwagen from Los Angeles County Fire Department provided a staff report and was available to answer any questions.

Council Member Ruggles inquired about the differences in battery technology between the Moss Landing facility fire and the proposed project.

Fire Marshal Richard Stilwagen responded that the Moss Landing incident involved battery technology housed within a large building, which contributed to a prolonged, multi-day fire.

He explained that the structure prevented effective fire suppression from the exterior, and once the building collapsed, the fire was able to spread throughout the entire facility. He emphasized that such a design consisting of wall-to-wall batteries without adequate separation would not be permitted in Los Angeles County.

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Fire Marshal Stilwagen stated that the proposed project utilizes a containerized battery system, where units are separated to limit the spread of fire. In Los Angeles County, a maximum of four containers may be placed adjacent to one another, with required aisle separations to contain incidents. He noted that first responders aim to confine any fire to a single container using established response tactics.

He further explained that older battery technologies contained heavy metals that could result in soil and water contamination. In contrast, the newer battery technology is in a solid (non-liquid) state and, during a thermal runaway event, converts to a gaseous state when ignited. He stated that hydrogen generated during such events burns at high temperatures and consumes much of the released material.

Fire Marshal Stilwagen added that air sampling conducted during similar incidents has not shown toxic levels off-site, and no soil or water contamination has been identified. He noted that Los Angeles County Health hazardous materials teams respond to such incidents to verify safety conditions. He concluded that while the technology is relatively new, it is being closely studied and regulated to ensure public and environmental safety.

Council Member Marcucci inquired whether firefighters would receive specialized training to respond to potential incidents at the proposed facility.

Fire Marshal Richard Stilwagen responded that, as part of the project approval process, the host company is required to provide project-specific training to regional firefighters. He explained that an entire battalion, along with neighboring battalions, would participate in a minimum of three days of training to ensure all shifts receive instruction. The training includes proper shutdown procedures, mitigation strategies, and safety protocols.

Fire Marshal Stilwagen further noted that ongoing training is conducted, with periodic updates provided based on lessons learned and operational experience to ensure responders maintain current knowledge. He added that the Los Angeles County Fire Department is working toward expanding this specialized training to all personnel department-wide, although implementation will take time.

Council Member Radecki inquired whether a security plan is required for the facility and surrounding area.

Fire Marshal Richard Stilwagen responded that such facilities are typically gated and secured to restrict public access, allowing entry only to authorized personnel. He added that, based on similar projects within the County, there have not been significant security issues.

Council Member Marcucci inquired whether the proposed battery storage units include internal fire suppression systems.

Fire Marshal Richard Stilwagen responded that the design of the system focuses on limiting fire spread through containerization and separation rather than relying on internal

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suppression systems. He explained that each unit is spaced to account for potential fire exposure, including flame “layover” caused by wind. He noted that, based on existing data, battery storage fires have not extended beyond their container of origin or off-site.

Council Member Ruggles asked about water usage, cooling methods, and at what point a system is classified as a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), particularly in comparison to residential systems such as Tesla Powerwall’s or commercial battery backups.

Fire Marshal Stilwagen responded that a BESS refers to battery storage systems at any scale, including residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. He clarified that the proposed project is considered a utility-scale BESS, which is subject to more stringent regulations due to its size, location, and potential risks. These regulations include increased setbacks from property lines, spacing requirements, and considerations for explosion potential. He added that while the technology functions similarly across scales, larger systems require greater safety controls.

Council Member Marcucci asked whether the Fire Department would conduct regular inspections of the facility.

Fire Marshal Stilwagen responded that the Fire Department conducts annual inspections, which would apply to this facility. He noted that inspections are performed by fire prevention personnel to ensure ongoing compliance and continuity, with institutional knowledge maintained through long-term staff assignments and supervisory oversight.

Erin Branham, applicant is Senior vice president of development at Aypa Power, he provided a presentation and was available to answer any questions.

Brian Fink retired Battalion Chief from the New York Fire Department, provided a presentation and was available to answer any questions.

Mayor Moss opened public hearing at 10:10 a.m.

Mayor Moss stated each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak and if anyone from the public needed a translator when they go to the podium to state what language they need.

Sam Brown-opposition
Annette Trejone- opposition
Julia Dowell-Sierra Club-In favor
Manuel Maldonado-opposition
Sophia Ramirez-opposition
Gloria Moreno-opposition
Darius Marks-opposition

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Brett Moss- In favor
Chris Rosales- In favor
Tommy Zielomski- In favor
Tommy Faavae-In favor
Joe Mendiola- In favor
Dan Marquez- In favor
Yesdan Marquez- In favor
Mario Barragan – In favor
Jenny Martin- opposition requested a translator in Spanish, speaker received 6 minutes Stephanie Serrano-opposition
Mayor Moss requested a 5 minute recesses
Kur Koblen-opposition
Mase- In favor
Antonio Sanchez-opposition
Xochitl Medrano- not present
Rene Palacios- In favor
Lynn Tran-opposition
Ed Chacon-opposition
Mayor Moss stated that she would like to provide the applicant with another opportunity to speak.

Mr. Erin Branham was given the opportunity for rebuttal and reiterated that the project is not a data center and that no data center is currently being developed. Mr. Branham discussed increasing electricity demand in California and emphasized the need for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support clean energy and reduce reliance on gaspowered generation. Mr. Branham highlighted the safety record of battery storage systems, noting that incidents are rare and citing publicly available industry data showing declining incident rates as deployment increases. Mr. Branham also addressed concerns regarding employment, stating that renewable energy projects provide important construction and union job opportunities. Additionally, Mr. Branham stated that the proposed project would generate no emissions, use no water, and create minimal traffic during operations, while potentially reducing truck traffic and related air emissions compared to the site’s current industrial uses. Mr. Branham concluded by providing

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additional context regarding the BESS industry and the proposed project and offered to answer further questions.

Council Member Ruggles asked staff to verify that notification procedures had been completed, noting that many community members had expressed concerns regarding public notification of the project.

Assistant City Manager Bing Hyun responded that prior to the January Planning Commission meeting, notices were published in the newspaper, mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property, posted throughout the City, and placed on the City’s website approximately 20 days before the meeting. Mr. Hyun stated that prior to the City Council meeting, the same notification procedures were completed approximately 10 days in advance, including mailed notices, newspaper publication, and public postings.

Mr. Hyun noted that the combined notification period totaled approximately 30 days and was consistent with State law requirements.

Fire Marshal Richard Stilwagen stated that, during the current review phase, the applicant had met all applicable requirements of the California Fire Code and Los Angeles County Fire Code. Fire Marshal Stilwagen explained that if the project were approved and moved into the building development phase, the project would undergo heightened scrutiny by the Los Angeles County Fire Department to ensure all safety standards were met. He emphasized the Fire Department’s commitment to protecting the community and firefighters and stated that Los Angeles County maintains some of the highest safety standards in California and the nation. Fire Marshal Stilwagen also encouraged the applicant to continue community outreach and education efforts regarding the technology during the next phase of the project, noting that increased public understanding could help reduce community concerns.

Mayor Moss closed the public hearing at 11:14 a.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS- Mayor Moss asked her colleagues if they would agree to move General Public Comment ahead of Closed Session in consideration of those in attendance. With no objections, Mayor Moss announced that General Public Comment would be taken prior to convening into Closed Session. Mayor Moss noted that she had received three speaker cards and proceeded with General Public Comment.

Annette Trejo- not present
Stephanie Serrano- spoke for one minute in opposition to Closed Session.

Sam Brown- spoke for one minute in opposition to Closed Session.

Mayor Moss asked if there were anyone else that would like to speak on closed session

9.1. There were none.

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CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Gutierrez-Robles announced there was a need for Closed Session as follows:

9.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) 1 potential case
Mayor Moss recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 11:20 a.m.

Mayor Moss reconvened the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

City Attorney Casso reported out of Closed Session.

With regard to Closed Session Item No. 9.1 direction was given to City Attorney’s office, no final action, nothing further to report at this time

CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were none.

AB 1234 REPORTS
There were none.

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 11:45 a.m. ______
CORY C. MOSS
MAYOR
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JULIE GUTIERREZ-ROBLES

CITY CLERK

ITEM NO. 6.3

MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
STAFF: Mathew Hudson, Director of Public Works
DATE: August 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with ABA Ethos, LLC., extending the term through December 31, 2027, increasing compensation by $110,000, and revising the Scope of Services Background:

On April 11, 2025 the City Manager executed a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with ABA Ethos, LLC for consultant services related to the Mountain Biking Design Build in the amount of $50,000.

Discussion:

The original Agreement included 12 weekly meetings from June 1 to September 1, 2025, followed by 48 bi-weekly meetings from September 1, 2025 through July 1, 2027. However, as the project has progressed, delivery dates have shifted due to ongoing input and coordination requirements associated with UCI and LA28.

It is necessary to revise the scope of work to continue with a weekly meeting format rather than bi-weekly meetings. This adjustment increases the overall level of consultant participation and project oversight.

As part of this revision, the amended scope includes an additional 41 weekly meetings from April 2 through November 1, 2027, ensuring consistent coordination through key project milestones and preparation for the UCI Test Event. Staff also requests ABA Ethos inspect the construction of the trail. Total cost of additional meetings and field inspections is $110,000.

Fiscal Impact:

The project is included in the current Fiscal Year 2026-27 CIP budget, and no appropriations are needed at this time. (Account No. 120-723-5130/MP 20-28#1).

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1.

Exhibits:

1. Amendment 1 dated, August 13, 2026

EXHIBIT 1
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ABA Ethos, LLC, dated August 13, 2026
[Attached]

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ABA ETHOS, LLC.

This Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 13th day of August 2026, (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Industry (“City”), a municipal corporation, and ABA Ethos, LLC, (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
WHEREAS, on or about April 11, 2025, the City Manager approved a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Consultant to provide Consulting services for the Mountain Biking Design Build project; and
WHEREAS, as the project has progressed, delivery timelines and coordination needs have evolved due to ongoing input and collaboration requirements with UCI and LA28; and WHEREAS, the increased frequency and complexity of coordination has necessitated a higher level of Consultant engagement and project oversight than originally anticipated; and WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that maintaining a weekly meeting format, in lieu of the previously planned bi-weekly meetings, is necessary to support effective project execution and timely decision-making; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Scope of Services to include an additional forty-one (41) weekly meetings from April 2, 2027 through November 1, 2027, to ensure continuous coordination through key project milestones and preparation for the UCI Test Event.

WHEREAS, the Agreement expires on June 30, 2027, and it is necessary to amend the Agreement to extend the term through December 31, 2027, revise the Scope of Work to address the remaining project needs, and increase the total compensation by $110,000, allowing the Consultant to continue providing consulting services through the completion of the project.

WHEREAS, for the reason set forth herein, the City and Consultant desire to enter into this Amendment No. 1, as set forth below.

AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements set forth herein, it is agreed the aforesaid Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Attachment A, and incorporated herein by reference, shall remain in full force and effect except as otherwise hereinafter provided:

1. TERM
Section 1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain and continue in effect until tasks described herein are completed, but in no event later than December 31, 2027, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

4. PAYMENT
The second sentence of Section 4(A) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

This amount shall not exceed One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) for the Total Term of the Agreement unless additional payment is approved as provided in the Agreement.

EXHIBIT A Scope of Services
The Scope of Services is hereby amended to include the following additional consultant services: attend weekly coordination meetings, project management, and monthly on-site construction inspections, and to provide continued project support, coordination, and oversight through completion of the project.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement as of the Effective Date.

The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant represents and warrants that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Consultant and has the authority to bind Consultant to the performance of its obligations hereunder. “CITY” “CONSULTANT”
City of Industry ABA EHTOS, LLC
By: ________________________________ By: _______________________________ Joshua Nelson, City Manager Shane Fernandez, CEO
Attest:

By: _________________________________
Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk, CMC

APPROVED AS TO FORM
By: ________________________________
James M. Casso, City Attorney

ITEM NO. 6.4

MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
STAFF: Mathew Hudson, Director of Public Works
Sean Calvillo, Director of Operations
DATE: August 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to the Cost Sharing Agreement with the Puente Basin Water Agency, for the Phase 3 development of the Groundwater Management Plan for the Puente Basin
Background:

On May 25, 2022, the Puente Basin Water Agency (“PBWA”) entered into an agreement with West Yost to develop a Groundwater Management Plan (“GMP”) for the Puente Basin. The goal was to maximize the beneficial use of the Puente Basin that could involve imported water supplied from the Metropolitan Water District, treated recycled water, and groundwater from adjacent basins. The main objective was to increase the use of its reliable, local water supplies, and minimize the dependence on less reliable imported water supplies. The GMP was created by developing an understanding of the physical state of the basin, establish goals for the basin with stakeholders, evaluate alternatives for basin management that includes a water-supply cost model and surface-water model, and finally the preparation and implementation of the final plan.

The City is part of the Puente Basin Watermaster judgement, and is a stakeholder in the Puente Basin. The GMP benefits the City by providing a better understanding of the state of the basin, and potentially increase the use of the basin for non-potable uses. A Cost Sharing Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City and PBWA was approved on November 10, 2022, to share in the cost of the development of the GMP by West Yost, through December 30, 2023. The City contributed one third of the total cost of Phase 1, which totaled $64,070.67. The PBWA consists of Rowland Water District and Walnut Valley Water District which will cover the remaining two thirds of the cost.

While the PBWA is directly contracted with West Yost, the City was named as an additional insured by West Yost. While West Yost agreed to indemnify the City, there are concerns about indemnification. PBWA drafted its agreement with West Yost to solely include indemnity language for design professionals, however West Yost is not acting in a design professional

capacity. Further, as drafted, the indemnity language only requires West Yost to indemnify the parties for its negligence, or reckless or willful misconduct, and only requires them to reimburse the indemnified parties in proportion to proven acts of negligence. This language limits the indemnity, and while the City proposed revisions that would offer more protection for both PBWA and the City, PBWA rejected those amendments. However, Staff believed that the development of the GMP is essential to determining the state and future of the Puente Basin, and Staff recommended the City Council approve the Agreement with PBWA to contribute to the cost of the GMP.

On April 25, 2024, Amendment No. 1 was approved to extend the term through June 30, 2025, and increase the City's contribution for the work by $49,067.33, for the Phase 2, Parts 1 and 2 portions of the project. Amendment No. 2 was approved on August 28, 2025 for the Phase 2 development of the GMP for the Puente Basin, along with an increase in compensation by $24,711.00. Phase 2 covered developing the cost analysis for basin management alternatives.

Discussion:

The project is ongoing and is now entering Phase 3. The tasks associated with Phase 3 include:
• Develop a GMP
o Identify target areas for groundwater monitoring
o Coordinate with well owners and canvass wells
o Establish monitoring and reporting protocols for production and groundwater levels o Document the monitoring program
• Develop an Implementation Plan
o Develop series of recommended next steps with short and long term efforts o Prepare a cost and schedule
• Prepare the GMP
o Includes plan area and basin setting, goals and concepts for improved management, basin management alternatives, and an implementation plan • Project Management, Administration, Workshops, and Meetings Staff recommends approving Amendment No. 3 to add the scope of work for Phase 3, extend the term through June 30, 2027, along with a $172,765.00 increase in the City's contribution for the additional work.

Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact is $172,765.00. In the adopted FY 2026-2027 budget, $400,000.00 is approved for this work (Account No. 100-624-5120.01).

Recommendation:

Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Cost Sharing Agreement with Puente Basin Water Agency.

Exhibits:

1. Amendment No. 3 to the Cost Sharing Agreement with Puente Basin Water Agency, dated August 13, 2026

2. PBWA Amendment 3 - Exhibit C - Phase 3 Scope of Services

1 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO COST SHARING AGREEMENT

PUENTE BASIN GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
This Amendment No. 3 to Cost Sharing Agreement (“Agreement”) is effective as of this 6th day of August, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the Puente Basin Water Agency (“PBWA”), a joint powers agency consisting of Rowland Water District (“RWD”), a county water district, and Walnut Valley Water District (“WVWD”), a California water district; and the City of Industry, a municipal corporation (“City”).

PBWA and City are sometimes individually referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. PBWA and City entered into a Cost Sharing Agreement dated November 10, 2022 (the “Agreement”) under which they agreed to share the costs as specified in the Agreement for the development of Phase 1 of a Groundwater Management Plan for the Puente Basin (the “GMP”).

B. PBWA and City entered into the First Amendment to the Agreement dated April 25, 2024 which added a recital to the Agreement, revised PBWA’s Point of Contact, extended the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025, and revised the cost sharing provision of Section

3.3.1 of the Agreement.

C. PBWA and City entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement dated September 1, 2025, which added a recital to the Agreement, extended the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026, and revised the cost sharing provision of Section 3.3.1 of the Agreement.

D. The consultant, West Yost (the “Consultant”) engaged by PBWA has now completed the services related to Phase 2 of the GMP and will commence Phase 3, to develop the GMP.

E. PBWA and City by this Amendment desire to set forth the revisions to the Agreement necessary to share the costs for development of Phase 3 of the GMP, as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the adequacy and receipt of which is acknowledged, Agency and Consultant agree as follows:

1. Recital 2.2 to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and is replaced by the following:
“2.2 PBWA has engaged Consultant to develop Phase 3 of the GMP – Development of a Groundwater Management Plan. Consultant will provide those services more

2 specifically delineated in the Scope of Work attached hereto as Exhibit D and the Parties will share the costs of those services as set forth herein.”

2. In Section 3.2 – Term, the amended termination date of June 30, 2026 is replaced with June 30, 2027.

3. In Section 3.3.1 – Cost Sharing, the following sentence is added to the end of the paragraph, as previously amended:
“In addition, with respect to the Phase 3 services, the Consultant will bill PBWA on a time-and-materials basis, as actual work is performed, up to a not-to-exceed amount of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars ($172,765.00), to be paid as specified in this section.”

4. Except as amended by Paragraphs 1 through 3, above, the Agreement, as previously amended, shall remain in full force and effect.

The person or persons executing this Amendment represent and warrant that he/she has the authority to execute this Amendment on behalf of his/her respective entity, and has the authority to bind the entity to the performance of its obligations hereunder.

CITY OF INDUSTRY

Joshua Nelson, City Manager
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

James M. Casso, City Attorney

PUENTE BASIN WATER AGENCY

Jared Macias, Administrative Officer

3 EXHIBIT C
SCOPE OF WORK FOR PHASE 3

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6.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES TO PREPARE GMP (PHASE 3)
As noted in Section 1, this TM-4 represents the completion of Phase 2. The next phase, Phase 3, consists of the development of the GMP. This section describes the scope of services, budget and schedule to prepare the GMP.

6.1 Scope of Services
The following is a list of the key tasks necessary to develop the GMP, each further described below:
• Task 1. Develop a Groundwater Monitoring Program
• Task 2. Develop an Implementation Plan
• Task 3. Prepare GMP
• Task 4. Project Management, Administration, Workshops and Meetings Task 1. Develop a Groundwater Monitoring Program
The objective of Task 1 is to develop a monitoring program that will support the PBWA in evaluating the impacts of implementing GMP. As described above, the GMP alternatives were not evaluated using modeling, and thus the monitoring program is key to understanding the impact of implementation.

The objectives of the groundwater monitoring program are to:
• Improve the hydrogeologic conceptual understanding of the aquifer system • Support the verification that implementation of the GMP is achieving its goals • Support the design of capital facilities associated with the implementation of the GMP • Support any required monitoring and mitigation requirements associated with the implementation of the GMP
The subtasks for developing the groundwater monitoring program include:
• Identify target areas for groundwater monitoring. This work includes developing criteria to identify and delineate target areas in the Basin where monitoring wells are needed to achieve the objectives of the monitoring program.
• Coordinate with well owners and canvass wells. This work includes meeting with the stakeholders who own wells to discuss installing transducers in their wells and setting up SCADA to record production information; preparing maps and tables to support the well canvass; coordinating and conducting field visits with well owners; selecting wells for monitoring; and formulating monitoring strategies for each well. • Establish monitoring and reporting protocols for production and groundwater levels. This work includes preparing and reviewing memorandums that describe the monitoring and reporting of high frequency data by agency staff.
• Document the Monitoring Program. This work includes documenting the monitoring network, including its objectives, responsible parties, well sites, monitoring protocols and implementation plan. Although the monitoring program will not be formally documented until the draft GMP prepared in Task 3, draft documentation of the monitoring program will be presented at a workshop with PBWA and stakeholders in Task 4. The PBWA and stakeholders will submit feedback at workshop and during a review period following the workshop.

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Task 1 Deliverables:
• Draft Monitoring Program
• Final Monitoring Program
Task 2. Develop an Implementation Plan
The objective of Task 2 is to determine how the PBWA will implement its GMP. The subtasks for developing the implementation plan include:
• Describe next steps. This work includes developing a series of recommended next steps (implementation actions) based on the findings of TMs 1-4 and stakeholder input. The recommended next steps will be broken down into short-term efforts (like implementation of the groundwater monitoring program) and long-term efforts (like project construction).

Next steps may include, but are not limited to:
— Implementation of the groundwater monitoring program (Task 1) — Conducting technical studies to support the implementation of Alternative 1 (for example, a well siting study)
— Coordination with local and regional agencies
— Preparing environmental documentation and permitting
— Preparing a preliminary design report
— Preparing bid documents
— Constructing facilities
• Prepare cost and schedule. This work includes preparing a detailed cost and schedule for the short-term efforts, and high-level cost and schedule for the long-term efforts resulting from the work described in the bullet above.

Although the implementation plan will not be formally documented until the draft GMP prepared in Task 3, the draft implementation plan will be presented in a PowerPoint format at a workshop with PBWA and stakeholders in Task 4. The PBWA and stakeholders will submit written comments and suggested edits during a review period following the meeting.

Task 3. Prepare the GMP
The objective of Task 3 is to document the work of TM-1 through TM-4 and the proposed Tasks 1 and 2 into a single cohesive document, the GMP. The proposed outline for the GMP is:
• Executive Summary
• Section 1. Introduction, Background & Objectives
• Section 2. Plan Area and Basin Setting
• Section 3. Goals and Concepts for Improved Management • Section 4. Basin Management Alternatives for Improved Management • Section 5. Implementation Plan
• Section 6. References

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The subtasks for preparing the draft and final GMP plan include:
• Prepare draft GMP. This work includes preparing the draft GMP. This work includes preparing the draft GMP and distributing it to PBWA and stakeholders for a one-month review period.
• Prepare final GMP. This work includes incorporating the feedback received from PBWA staff and stakeholder on the draft GMP, preparing a response to comments document, and preparing the final GMP. A PBWA workshop will be conducted to review the draft GMP in Task 4. The workshop will be held during a one-month review period. The PBWA and stakeholders will submit written comments and suggested edits during the review period.

Task 3 Deliverables:
• PowerPoint and minutes from Workshop
• Draft GMP
• Final GMP
Task 4. Project Management, Administration, Workshops, and Meetings This task includes all project coordination, administration and meetings. The subtasks include:
• Project coordination and administration. This work includes project initiation and setting up management tools, coordinating staffing and progress over the duration of the project, and providing monthly invoices and status to PBWA staff detailing project status and budget. • Conduct Workshops. West Yost will conduct two PBWA and stakeholder workshops virtually to review and obtain feedback on the monitoring and implementation plans (workshop 1) and draft GMP (workshop 2). All meeting materials (agendas, minutes, presentations) will be posted on the PBWA website.
• As-needed Project Meetings. This work includes preparing for and conducting up to three asneeded meetings to discuss project deliverables and feedback. Meetings can be with PBWA staff to discuss as-needed topics for the completion of the scope of works defined herein and obtain feedback on the proposed monitoring and implementation plans, or a PBWA Board meeting to present results.

Task 4 Deliverables:
• PowerPoint, handouts, agenda, and minutes from workshops

6.2 Cost Estimate for Phase 3
Table 11 summarizes the estimated cost for Tasks 1 through 4. Table 12 is a detailed work breakdown structure and line-item cost estimate for the effort and cost for each task and subtask for the scope of services described above. West Yost will perform the scope of services on a time-and-materials basis at the billing rates set forth in West Yost’s 2026 Billing Rate Schedule in Attachment B, with a not-to-exceed budget of $172,765.

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Table 11. Summary of Cost to Prepare a GMP for the Puente Basin Task No. Task Name Cost,$
1 Develop a Groundwater Monitoring Program 49,710
2 Develop an Implementation Plan 30,832
3 Prepare the GMP 43,668
4 Project Management, Administration, Workshops, and Meetings 48,555 Total $172,765

Subtask
Phase/
Task
Task 1 - Develop a Groundwater Monitoring Program $49,310 $400 $49,710

1.1 Identify target areas for groundwater monitoring. 3.0 8.0 12.0 8.0 1 31.0 $8,677 $8,677

1.2 Coordinate with well owners and canvas wells 8.0 6.0 16.0 30.0 1 60.0 $12,140 $400 $400 $12,540

1.3 Establish monitoring and reporting protocols for production and groundwater levels. 3.0 8.0 28.0 8.0 1 47.0 $12,917 $12,917

1.4 Document the Monitoring Program 4.0 12.0 30.0 10.0 1 56.0 $15,576 $15,576 Task 2 – Develop an Implementation Plan $30,832 $0 $30,832

2.1 Describe next steps 4.0 14.0 12.0 18.0 1 48.0 $14,596 $14,596

2.2 Prepare schedule and cost 2.0 16.0 14.0 22.0 1 54.0 $16,236 $16,236 Task 3 - Prepare the Draft and Final GMP $43,668 $0 $43,668

3.1 Prepare draft GMP 9.0 40.0 40.0 16.0 10.0 1 115.0 $34,229 $34,229

3.2 Prepare final GMP 3.0 10.0 12.0 2.0 5.0 1 32.0 $9,439 $9,439 Task 4 – Project Management, Administration, Workshops, and Meetings $48,470 $85 $48,555

4.1 Project coordination and administration 0.25 2.6 0.75 10 36.0 $11,750 $11,750

4.2 Conduct workshops 3.0 12.0 12.0 2 54.0 $17,310 $17,310

4.3 As-needed project meetings with PBWA on GMP (up to 3) 2.0 10.0 8.0 3 60.0 $19,410 $85 $85 $19,495 Total 43 196 26 216 60 30 8 15 593 $172,280 $485 $0 $485 $485 $172,765 Total Labor
Travel
Equipment
Total ODCs
Person
Hours
Labor Cost
SubtaskPhase/
Task
Geologist
II
Field
Tech.

Tech
Specialist
I
Task
Multiplier
Table 12. Work Breakdown Structure and Fee Estimate to Perform Phase 3 to Prepare a Groundwater Management Plan for the Puente Basin Description
Labor Other Direct Charges (ODCs)
Total Program Costs
Principal
Engineer/
Geologist
II
Principal
Scientist
I
Senior
Engineer
II
Associate
Engineer
II
Tech
Specialist
II Sub-Task
Phase/
Task
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TM-3 Groundwater Management Plan
Last Revised: 06-16-25

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6.3 Schedule to Perform Phase 3 – Develop GMP
West Yost anticipates completing Tasks 1 through 4 within nine months of a formal notice-to-proceed.

Staffing and Closing Comments
Veva Weamer will serve as the lead scientist and project manager and will be responsible for implementing the project per the final approved scope and budget. Ms. Weamer will be supported by West Yost geologists, engineers, and scientists for implementation of the scope of services. Andy Malone will serve as the technical reviewer and will provide technical support to the project team and QA/QC of all project deliverables.

Samantha Adams will serve as the Principal-in-Charge and will also perform technical review.

Thank you for providing West Yost the opportunity to continue to assist the PBWA in developing the GMP.

We look forward to working with you on this important project, and completing this final phase. Please call if you have any questions or require additional information.

ITEM NO. 6.5

MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
STAFF: Sam Pedroza, Asst. City Manager
DATE: August 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. CC 2026-06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING

DONATIONS TOTALING SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE

HUNDRED FORTY-THREE DOLLARS AND SIXTY-FIVE CENTS
($78,343.65) TO VARIOUS ENTITIES FOR THE COST OF HOSTING

EVENTS AT THE EXPO CENTER AND FOOD FOR A HOLIDAY FOOD

DISTRIBUTION
Background:

The Expo Center serves as a venue for numerous celebrations and fundraisers throughout the year, many of which are organized by non-profit or community-focused organizations dedicated to serving the San Gabriel Valley region. Recognizing the importance of fostering strong community relationships, the City has supported organizations throughout the years by granting donation requests.

Discussion:

From January 2025 – June 2026, various organizations hosted a total of 18 events at the Expo Center and one (1) organization received a donation of food for a holiday food distribution:

Organization Event Date Amount
FPH2 Meeting 1/31/2025 $1,000.00
City of Industry Annual BBQ 2025 6/21/2025 $4,422.00
LASD Deputy Arruda
Street Naming
7/21/2025 $4,010.00
LASD Deputy Lemus’s
Memorial
8/13/2025 $1,342.00
LASD Quarterly Meeting 8/21/2025 $1,000.00
Delhaven Walk out of 9/20/2025 $3,120.00

Darkness
CHLA Toy Drive 9/28/2025 $1,955.00
The Gabriel
Foundation
Industry Hills
Charity Pro
Rodeo
10/10/2025 $14,709.00
El Monte (Off Site
Event)
Holiday Food
Distribution
(Donation)
11/21/2025 $4,232.47
Purist Group WinterDrive 11/22/2025 $3,500.00
LACo Parks & Rec Cheerleading
Competition
12/6/2025 $12,800.00
Rio Hondo Graduation 12/9/2025 $5,480.00
YAL Christmas Party 12/10/2025 $1,250.00
SGV Regional
Center
Christmas Party 12/11/2025 $2,500.00
LASD Christmas Party 12/18/2025 $3,000.00
El Encanto Christmas Party 12/19/2025 $1,500.00
Workman High Graduation 5/19/2026 $4,641.80
Rio Hondo Nursing Program
Graduation
5/21/2026 $4,100.60
City of Industry Annual BBQ 2026 6/13/2026 $3,780.78
The total cost of these donations was $78,343.65 and the City wished to support these organizations and further solidify Expo Center as a community resource. Since the events have passed, Staff’s recommendation today is for City Council to ratify the various donations totaling $78,343.65 to the Expo Center in support of these organizations to cover facility rental and event-related costs at the Expo Center, as well as one donation of food for a holiday food distribution.

Fiscal Impact:

The events have been paid for in fiscal year 2025/2026. There is no fiscal impact for the current fiscal year and no budget appropriations are required (Account No. 100-621-5601).

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-06.

Exhibits:

1. Resolution No. CC 2026-06

RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING DONATIONS TOTALING

SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE
DOLLARS AND SIXTY-FIVE CENTS ($78,343.65) TO VARIOUS

ENTITIES FOR THE COST OF HOSTING EVENTS AT THE EXPO

CENTER AND FOOD FOR A HOLIDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Expo Center serves as a venue for numerous celebrations and fundraisers throughout the year, many of which are organized by non-profit or community focused organizations dedicated to serving the San Gabriel Valley region; and WHEREAS, from January 2025 – June 2026, various organizations hosted a total of 18 events at the Expo Center and one (1) organization received a donation of food for a holiday food distribution:

Organization Event Date Amount
FPH2 Meeting 1/31/2025 $1,000.00
City of Industry Annual BBQ 2025 6/21/2025 $4,422.00
LASD Deputy Arruda
Street Naming
7/21/2025 $4,010.00
LASD Deputy Lemus’s
Memorial
8/13/2025 $1,342.00
LASD Quarterly Meeting 8/21/2025 $1,000.00
Delhaven Walk out of
Darkness
9/20/2025 $3,120.00
CHLA Toy Drive 9/28/2025 $1,955.00
The Gabriel
Foundation
Industry Hills
Charity Pro
Rodeo
10/10/2025 $14,709.00
El Monte (Off Site
Event)
Holiday Food
Distribution
(Donation)
11/21/2025 $4,232.47
Purist Group WinterDrive 11/22/2025 $3,500.00
LACo Parks & Rec Cheerleading
Competition
12/6/2025 $12,800.00
Rio Hondo Graduation 12/9/2025 $5,480.00
YAL Christmas Party 12/10/2025 $1,250.00
SGV Regional
Center
Christmas Party 12/11/2025 $2,500.00
LASD Christmas Party 12/18/2025 $3,000.00
El Encanto Christmas Party 12/19/2025 $1,500.00
Workman High Graduation 5/19/2026 $4,641.80

Rio Hondo Nursing Program
Graduation
5/21/2026 $4,100.60
City of Industry Annual BBQ 2026 6/13/2026 $3,780.78
WHEREAS, the total cost of these donations was $78,343.65, and the City wished to support these organizations and further solidify Expo Center as a community resource; and
WHEREAS, the City’s donation serves a public purpose in that these organizations are dedicated to serving the San Gabriel Valley region; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: The City’s donation serves a public purpose in that the organizations listed above serve the community throughout the year. The City’s donation allowed them to host events and support the community they serve.

SECTION 3: The City Council approves the various donations totaling SeventyEight Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($78,343.65) for the cost of hosting events at the Expo Center.

SECTION 4: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to take such other and further action consistent with this Resolution, in order to implement this Resolution on behalf of the City.

SECTION 5: The provisions of this Resolution are severable and if any provision, clause, sentence, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstances, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, sections, words or parts thereof of the Resolution or their applicability to other persons or circumstances.

SECTION 6: That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and that the same shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Industry at a regular meeting held on August 13, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
______________________________
Cory C. Moss, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk

ITEM NO. 7.1

MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joshua Nelson, City Manager
STAFF: Sam Pedroza, Asst. City Manager
DATE: August 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. CC 2026-25 – A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA,

DESIGNATING ONE VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO

ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Background:

The League of California Cities' (“League”) Annual Conference (“Conference”) is scheduled to take place September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California. The Conference attracts hundreds of leaders from all sections of city government, including mayors, council members, city managers, city clerks, city attorneys, fiscal officers, and other city staff. An important part of the Conference is the member-driven General Assembly, where city officials can directly participate in the development of League policy. The General Assembly will be held Friday, September 25, 2026.

Discussion:

The League bylaws entitle each city to one voting delegate at this meeting. The appointed voting delegate plays an important role by representing their city and voting on resolutions. In order to vote during the General Assembly, the City Council must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates. Voting delegates may either be elected or appointed officials and must be registered to attend the Conference. The deadline to submit the City’s delegates through the online submission portal is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Fiscal Impact:

No fiscal impact.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-25, designating one voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates for the League of California Cities

Annual Conference. Resolution No. CC 2026-25 will be updated to include the names of the assigned voting delegates.

Exhibits:

1. Resolution No. CC 2026-25

2. 2026 Voting Delegate Information Packet

RESOLUTION NO. CC 2026-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING ONE VOTING

DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATES

FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL

CONFERENCE

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities (“League”) Annual Conference (“Conference”) is scheduled to take place September 23-25, 2026, in Sacramento, California and the deadline to submit the City’s delegates through the online submission portal is September 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Conference, which attracts hundreds of leaders from all sections of government, such as mayors, council members, city managers, city clerks, city attorneys, fiscal officers and other city staff, includes a member-driven General Assembly held Friday September 25, 2026, where city officials can directly participate in the development of League policy; and
WHEREAS, the League bylaws entitle each city to one voting delegate at this meeting, who plays an important role by representing their city and voting on resolutions; and
WHEREAS, each city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates.

Voting delegates may either be elected or appointed officials and must be registered to attend the Conference; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: The City’s Council hereby designates _____________________ as the voting delegate and ________________________ as the alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall officially notify the League of California Cities by submitting the City’s delegates through the online submission portal by September 1, 2026.

SECTION 4: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to take such other and further action consistent with this Resolution, in order to implement this Resolution on behalf of the City.

SECTION 5: The provisions of this Resolution are severable and if any provision, clause, sentence, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstances, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, sections, words or parts thereof of the Resolution or their applicability to other persons or circumstances.

SECTION 6: That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and that the same shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Industry at a regular meeting held on August 13, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
______________________________
Cory C. Moss, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Julie Gutierrez-Robles, City Clerk

1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 23-25, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration opens June 2.

For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and Council Action Advised by September 1, 2026

alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Anaheim Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly

1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a memberinformed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.2
During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f).