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1 CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 25, 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 6:01 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz arrived at 6:03 p.m.
INVOCATION: Delivered by Captain Hutak
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilmember Elias
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Employee Engagement Results
Office of Sustainability Manager McGee presented the Employee Engagement Survey results including a brief background on the survey, the successes and challenges, and the next steps.
• Southern California Gas Resiliency Grant Award
Southern California Gas Company Manager Julia Emerson awarded the City of Pico Rivera the Climate Resiliency Grant for their climate action program in the amount of $50,000.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eugenia Lopez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding disturbance of the peace and updating the City ordinance.
Jose Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the thumping and vibration on Rosemead Boulevard.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
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1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council meeting of January 11, 2021
2. Approved 11th Warrant Register of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 288711-288732; 288734-288773
Special Check Numbers: 288733
3. Assembly Bill 361 Findings.
1. Received and filed this report and made the following findings; (a) The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and (b) the following circumstances exist, (i) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person and (ii) the City Council continues to provide measures such as remote or hybrid meeting participation to promote social distancing; and
2. Took such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
4. Mayor Appointments. (300)
1. Confirmed the Mayor's appointments to various Boards, Agencies and Committees.
5. Second Quarter Treasurer's Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of December 31, 2021 — Fiscal Year 2021-2022. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021, which represents balances and activities for the second quarter (October through December) of the 2021-22 fiscal year; and
2. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of December 31, 2021.
6. Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project (CIP 50038) — Additional Funding Appropriation and Construction Change Order. (500)
1. Authorized a construction change order in an amount not -to -exceed $32,000 for the Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project, CIP No. 50038; and
2. Authorized a budget amendment to the fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 adopted budget by appropriating an additional $32,000 in Measure R (Fund 207) to Account No. 207.70.7300.54500-50038.
7. Rio Hondo Park Playground Renovations Project No. 50033 Revised Project Budget and Amend the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget. (500)
1. Approved the revised total project budget in the amount of $340,396 for the Rio Hondo Playground Renovations Project No. 50033; and 1 1
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2. Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 adopted budget by allocating an additional $32,665 in State of California grant appropriations to the Miscellaneous State Grant Fund 699 (Account No. 699.70.7300-54500- 50033).
8. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 21-1994 with Willdan Engineering Inc. for Building Inspection Services. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 21- 1994 with Willdan Engineering, Inc. for an additional amount of $106,400 to provide contract staffing for Building Inspection Services.
Agreement No. 21-1994-3
9. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-1919 with Jackson Risk Management. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Jackson Risk Management Professional Services Agreement No. 19-1919, in an amount not -to -exceed $24,000.
Agreement No. 19-1919-1
10. Resurfacing — Cape Seal (CIP No. 50047) — Award Construction. (500)
1. Approved the plans and specifications for Resurfacing — Cape Seal Project, CIP No. 50047;
2. Awarded a construction contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $854,960 to Manhole Adjusting, Inc. for the Resurfacing — Cape Seal Project, CIP No. 50047; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $85,496, (approximately 10% of the total contract amount) for construction contingency; and
4. Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Agreement No. 22-2062
11. Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project (CIP No. 50048) — Award Construction. (500)
1. Approved the plans and specifications for the Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 50048;
2. Awarded a construction contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $8,815,145 to R.J. Noble Company for the Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 50048; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
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3. Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $881,515 (approximately 10% of the total contract amount) for construction contingency; and
4. Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Agreement No. 22-2063
Motion by Councilmember Elias, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1 through 11. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
12. Renaming Sports Arena Drive to Avenida Vicente Fernandez. (1400) This item was pulled from the agenda and continued to a future meeting.
13. Approve a Development Agreement with SiFi Networks for City -Wide Fiber Optic Network Installation at no Cost to the City. (500) Interim Public Works Director Rodrigue provided a presentation on the City -Wide Fiber Optic Development Agreement covering a brief background history, the City options identified in the Master Plan, the proposed development agreement with SiFi, Fiber City Program, Pre -Installation, and costs to the residents.
City Council discussed the term of the agreement, exclusivity language, and construction completion timeline, monthly rate to residents, potential subsidies for residents, profit sharing and grant opportunities.
Councilmember Elias stated that he would be voting "no" as he needed more time to further review the agreement.
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Camacho to approve a Development Agreement with SiFi Networks to design and install a City -Wide Fiber Network at no cost to the City and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a final form approved by the City Attorney. Motion Carries by the following roll call vote:
Agreement No. 22-2064
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AYES: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: Elias
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona announced the upcoming COVID-19 testing site to be held at the Pico Rivera Sheriff's Station.
Community and Economic Development Director Garcia gave a brief update on the business vacancy rates indicating that the industrial vacancy rate is at 1.1% and mentioned that reports are available upon request.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz requested the creation of a Beautification Ad Hoc Committee to look into the renovation of the intersection of Passons Boulevard and Washington Boulevard. Mayor Dr. Sanchez stated that Ad Hoc Committees were going to be reviewed and established at the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Lara asked that proposed resolution 092821 be placed on the next agenda for discussion and approval and requested an update on the traffic calming measures at the next City Council meeting. Councilmember Lara asked City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman to research and bring back a report regarding the City prosecuting its own misdemeanor and felony cases, seconded by Councilmember Elias.
Councilmember Camacho commented on the high demand for COVID-19 testing sites; requested an update on the vacant lot ordinance and the railroad property clean-up; and asked staff to develop a new business standards policy. Community and Economic Development Department Director Garcia stated that with the help of the HDL reporting software, staff has been able to identify vacant properties and will soon be ready to enforce the City ordinance.
Councilmember Elias requested to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to research the City's public parking concerns and asked staff to look into a home and property owner's protection resolution for discussion at a future City Council meeting, seconded by Councilmember Lara. He also asked for an update on the approval of a Veterans Commission and the Veterans Resource Center MOU. Regarding the Veterans Resource Center MOU, City Manager Carmona stated that they are currently waiting on a response from the County Library. Councilmember Elias requested a closed session item pertaining to potential litigation at the next City Council meeting, seconded by Councilmember Lara.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez commented on an upcoming homeless count scheduled in February and reported on her attendance to the United States Conference of Mayor's in Washington, D.C. and a recent meeting with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:56 p.m.
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ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8:58 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
City Council:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carmona, Human Resources Director Ryan Hudson and Interim Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Angelina Garcia
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union Local 721 Full- time, Part-time and Directors Units, and Confidential Employees Association.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated direction was provided to the Labor Negotiators; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:59 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
Dr. Monica Sanchez, Mayor
ATTEST:
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated January 25, 2022 and approved by the City Council on February 8, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, ity Clerk