MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor Dr. Sanchez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Rio Hondo College — President Teresa Dreyfuss
President Dreyfuss provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting Rio Hondo College's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics, Vote Center, balanced 2021-22 Budget, campus accomplishments, marketing and communications, upcoming accreditation visit and addressed the enrollment decline, dual enrollment program, college and career pathways, and Presidential search and timeline.
City Council Members thanked President Dreyfuss for the presentation and commented on the dual enrollment program, partnership with the City of Pico Rivera, enrollment decline, efficiently utilizing centers and the City assisting the college with social media advertising. Councilmember Lara suggested opportunities to prioritize Pico Rivera resident enrollments to the college's Nursing program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following speakers addressed the City Council to speak in favor of Item No. 3, Rent Control Stabilization Ordinance:
• Alfredo Rosa
• Grace Moreno
• Reyna Mendivil
• Maria Aguilar
The following speakers addressed the City Council to speak in opposition of Item No. 3, Rent Control Stabilization Ordinance:
• Jarryd Gonzalez
• Ryan Kennedy
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Frances Esparza, ERUSD Superintendent:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the school district's Student COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Clinics and acknowledged City staff for their assistance.
Tony Hernandez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the school district's Student COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Clinics and acknowledged Media and Communications staff for their assistance with social media.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
1. Minutes:
•Approved City Council meeting of December 14, 2021
2. Approved 10'" Warrant Register of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 288601-288649; 288650-288663; 288664-288708 Special Check Numbers: None
3. Second Reading — Adopt Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protections Ordinance.
600)
1. Conducted a second reading and adopted the Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protection Ordinance No. 1153; and
2. Took such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Ordinance No. 1153 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.48
"MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION AND MOBILEHOME OWNER
PROTECTIONS" TO TITLE 9 OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION AND MOBILE
HOMEOWNER PROTECTIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
OF ORDINANCE)
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman noted that the rollback date is October 13, 2020, annual registration would commence February 14, 2022 and the Ordinance would be in effect 30 days after adoption. Mayor Pro Tem Lutz asked the cost of the program to the City. City Manager Carmona stated that initially the cost would be approximately $300,000 but the cost is unknown at this time as the County of Los Angeles may be willing to oversee the program for the City.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez asked that the City Attorney and Directors engage the residents and park owners in this process.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1 through 3. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: Elias, Lutz (Item No. 3)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
4. Further Review and Direction Regarding Possible Changes to the City's Code of Ethics.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman provided a brief overview of the City's Code of Ethics Policy which included feedback from the last meeting.
After some discussion, Mayor Dr. Sanchez asked City Council to provide City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman and City Manager Carmona with additional feedback and bring before City Council at a future meeting for review and approval.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to continue item to a future meeting. Motion Carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
5. Review and Provide Direction Regarding Councilmember Elias' Proposed Resolution "To Increase the Transparency, Accountability and Participation of Our Citizenry in Pico Rivera Government."
Councilmember Lara stated that an Ad Hoc Committee meeting is scheduled in the upcoming weeks to review the resolution and requested to continue the item to a future meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to continue item to a future meeting. Motion Carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: Elias
6. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Allocation of Funds. (700)
Interim Assistant City Manager Garcia provided a presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act covering the City Council's top ARPA projects, the City's recommendation, a list of unfunded projects and the next steps. She also stated for the record that the following recommendation be added for consideration and approval:
1) Receive and file the results of the City Council's ranking of ARPA funds allocation; 2) Authorize the staff to allocate the ARPA funds of $14,772,455 for
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the following projects: Aquatic Center Pool Aquatics Center Pool for $6,500,000; PFOS/PFAS for $4,272,455; and PMP Implementation for $4,000,000 and 3) Authorize the staff to allocate the Water Fund Repayment to the General Fund in the amount of $4,272,455 to the following projects Dog Park for $1,500,000; HVAC Installation (Pico/Rivera Gyms) for $800,000; Rivera Park new roof for office and new roof for Smith Park facility for $600, 000; Automatic License Plate Readers for $340, 000; Workforce Development/Apprenticeship Program for $242, 455 and Senior Center Patio ADA Improvements for $800, 000.
Councilmember Lutz suggested creating projects that generate money such as a real estate fund as a way for the City to receive additional revenues.
City Manager Carmona stated that additional grant funds will be explored to fund the unfunded projects list which includes the real estate fund.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to: 1) Receive and file the results of the City Council's ranking of ARPA funds allocation; 2) Authorize the staff to allocate the ARPA funds of $14,772,455 for the following projects Aquatics Center Pool for $6,500,000; PFOS/PFAS for $4,272,455; and PMP Implementation for $4,000,000 and 3) Authorize the staff to allocate the Water Fund Repayment to the General Fund in the amount of $4,272,455 to the following projects Dog Park for $1,500,000; HVAC Installation (Pico/Rivera Gyms) for $800,000; Rivera Park new roof for office and new roof for Smith Park facility for $600,000; Automatic License Plate Readers for $340,000; Workforce Development/Apprenticeship Program for $242,455 and Senior Center Patio ADA Improvements for $800,000. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: Elias
7. Employee Engagement Results — PowerPoint Presentation.
Item was pulled from the agenda and continued to the next City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona thanked the School District Superintendent Dr. Esparza for acknowledging City staff for their collaboration with the Student COVID-19 Drive Thru events; mentioned COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites will continue throughout the City; and displayed a video on the recent bench dedication ceremony in honor of fallen Deputy Albanese.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lara commented on a recent meeting with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health regarding an Ambassador Program for COVID-19.
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Mayor Pro Tem Lutz and Councilmember Camacho warned the residents to beware of scam and unofficial COVID-19 testing pop-up sites. Councilmember Camacho acknowledged City staff on a challenging yet successful 2021. In regard to the COVID pop-up sites, City Manager Carmona stated that the City's Code Enforcement is shutting these unofficial sites down that have not been certified or permitted.
Councilmember Elias requested staff look into providing voting materials in both English and Spanish for the upcoming elections, seconded by Councilmember Lara for discussion. He suggested staff look into the feasibility of providing monetary donations to assist the Sheriff's Department's PRIDE Program to which Mayor Dr. Sanchez stated this item will be placed under New Business for the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Elias expressed excitement over building the Veterans Commission and commented on the Veterans Resource Center MOU, reported on his recent meeting with the Gateway Cities Council of Government (COG) regarding Ca!trans grant opportunities and requested status on the contracting and new procurement policy presentation. City Manager Carmona stated the procurement policy has formally been adopted by City Council and that staff is currently being trained and educated on the new policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz mentioned Law Enforcement Appreciation day on January 7th.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance at a "Water Education for Latino Leaders" and commented on several toy distribution events held before the holidays.
Recessed to Closed Session at 8:03 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 9:59 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
City Council:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Property: Assessor Parcel No. 8122-017-054
Initiation of litigation — Two Cases
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated direction was provided to the City Attorney to move forward with the settlement agreement on a unanimous vote; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
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City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:00 p.m in memory of Monica Cisneros. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
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ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome, ' Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated January 11, 2022 and approved by the City Council on January 25, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, C.
Clerk