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Tuesday, February 8, 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
INVOCATION: Delivered by Staff Sergeant Elation Avelino PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Sergeant Austin Emley
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
• 2021 Community Opinion Survey
Timothy McLarney, True North representative provided a presentation covering the recruitment and sampling methodology used, recruiting and data collection, census and sample alignment, languages, and limitations.
City Council discussed the methodology and the questions related to language.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognition — 2nd Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment Mayor Dr. Sanchez recognized the United States Marine Corp., 2nd Battalion 23rd Infantry for their Toys for Tots Program and service to the community. • Administrative Services Department Recognition
Interim Assistant City Manager Garcia acknowledged the Administrative Services staff on closing out the 2020-21 Fiscal Year.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following speakers addressed the City Council to speak in favor of Item No. 4 - Adding Chapter 5.75 — Establishing a Tobacco Retail Licensing Program and Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products.
• Annie Tegen
• Ana Alicia Car
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• Primo Castro
Jose Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the temporary repair on Rosemead Boulevard and the continuation of the thumping and vibration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council meeting of January 25, 2021
2. Approved 12th Warrant Register of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 288774-288814; 288819-288866
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1 and 2. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
None
3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021 and Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fund Year -End Results. (700) Interim Assistant City Manager Garcia provided a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2020- 21 Year -End Results highlighting the 2020-21 accomplishments, the comprehensive annual financial report, the general fund year-end results, revenues, and expenditures, the general fund balance designations, commitments and recommendations.
Councilmembers suggested reviewing each item individually, pension liability, and transfers -in and the gas fund. Mayor Dr. Sanchez suggested a study session to further discuss the approval of a budget adjustment allocating General Fund operating surplus of $8,025,393.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to approve Item No. 1, receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, fiscal year (FY) ending June 30, 2021. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
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4. Adding Chapter 5.75 — Establishing a Tobacco Retail Licensing Program and Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products. (1300) Community and Economic Development Director Garcia provided a brief overview of the Tobacco Retail Licensing program and the recommendation to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1154 implementing a local tobacco retail licensing program and prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Ordinance No. 1154 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.75 TO THE
PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A TOBACCO RETAIL
LICENSING PROGRAM AND PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED
TOBACCO PRODUCTS (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
5. Approve a Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 7145 and Authorizing the City Manager to Make Certain Limited Adjustments to Customer Power Generation Rates for Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME). (1100)
Office of Sustainability Manager McGee provided a brief overview of the recommendation authorizing the City Manager to make certain limited adjustments to Customer Power Generation Rates for the PRIME program and the setting of the rate structure with PRIME and Southern California Edison.
After some discussion amongst City Council regarding rate stability, transparency, community involvement, competitive pricing and other agencies, and a rate adjustment statement from the City Manager for transparency, it was recommended to continue the item to the next City Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Elias to continue item to the next City Council. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
6. Approve a Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application for the Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Through the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CaIRECYCLE). (500) City Manager Carmona stated that the City is applying for a grant through Senate Bill 1383 to assist in offsetting the cost of implementing the City's organic waste program.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 7156 authorizing the City of Pico Rivera's submittal of a grant application to CalRecycle for funding under the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or his/her authorized designee to accept and execute all grant related documents and administer the grant (if the application is selected). Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7156 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR SENATE BILL 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA IS
ELIGIBLE
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
7. Strategic Plan Draft Goals, Strategies and Actions for the City of Pico Rivera. (200)
Consultant Don St. Clair, from McIntyre -St. Clair presented the Pico Rivera Draft Strategic Plan covering the draft strategic plan draft goals, strategies and actions including the development of the strategic plan, the purpose of Mission, Vision and Values, Pico Rivera's Mission, Vision, Values, goals and strategies, fiscal and organizational sustainability, economic development and land use, infrastructure, health, wellness and safety, community engagement, implementation of the plan, and the next steps.
City Council expressed their support of the strategic plan and Mayor Pro Tem Lutz suggested modifying a sentence under the Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability by saying Develop, retain, and acquire an effective team within the City, seconded by Councilmember Lara.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to receive and file draft goals, strategies, and actions for the five-year Strategic Plan for the City of Pico Rivera with the amendment to modify the sentence under the section Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
8. Information Technology (IT) Assessment Results and Recommendations. (700)
Interim Assistant City Manager Garcia provided an overview of the information technology assessment (IT) results and recommendations including an IT assessment background, current state analysis, department assessment interviews, recommendations, strategic roadmap, completed projects, current pipeline and the next steps.
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Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to: 1) Receive and file the Information Technology (IT) Assessment Results and Recommendations; and 2) Approve additional appropriations from the fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 Year-end Surplus in the amount of $345,500 to implement the list of recommended projects and needs listed on Enclosure 2. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
9. Discussion of the Consideration of Proceeding with the Independent Prosecution of Criminal Misdemeanors in the City of Pico Rivera by a City Prosecutor.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman provided a brief overview of the findings for an independent prosecution of criminal misdemeanors in the City of Pico Rivera by a City Prosecutor.
City Council discussed the El Rancho High School's Teen Court, the current Los Angeles County District Attorney's prosecution policies, diversion programs, neighborhood watch programs, program obstacles, collaboration with other municipalities, and the program establishment processes.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez requested Captain Hutak provide an updated crime data presentation at a future Council meeting.
Councilmember Lara asked the City Attorney to create a prosecution program model for the City of Pico Rivera, seconded by Councilmember Camacho for further discussion at a future Council meeting.
10. Spanish Translation of the Profile. (900)
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar provided a brief synopsis of the history of this request, the current recommendation options and acknowledged the Media and Communications team for their work with the Profile.
City Council expressed their support for Recommendation No. 2.
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to approve Item No. 2, to reduce the number of publications from 10 to 8, per fiscal year (FY), and have each publication fully translated to Spanish. Provide four (4) fully Spanish translated editions of the Profile for the remainder of FY and amend the FY 2021-22 budget to allocate $28,000 of unappropriated General Fund balance to the Parks and Recreation Department Marketing and Promotions Account (No. 100.80.8230-52100 - $7,200 postage/100.80.8230-52400 - $20,800 printing). Motion Carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
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CONTINUED CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona announced the upcoming Farmers Market beginning in April through August and stated that the City was awarded a $159,079 grant to assist residents with Water payments.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz commented on the City Council Retreat.
Councilmember Lara reported on his attendance to a South East Water Coalition meeting where they discussed water drought and redistricting of the Central Basin and the Water Replenishment District. He also asked to agendize the following for the next City Council meeting: City Council term limits on the City's upcoming election, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz; discussion item regarding Resolution No. 092821, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz; and a discussion item regarding the Code of Ethics, seconded by Councilmember Elias.
Councilmember Elias requested an update on the Veterans Resource Center, Veterans Commission to which Mayor Dr. Sanchez stated that she is working with staff on the creation of the commission. In regard to the Veterans Resource Center, City Manager Carmona stated that Supervisor Hahn's office should be providing an update this week.
Councilmember Elias requested to agendize a resolution for a home and property protection program, seconded by Councilmember Lara, and a COVID-19 Pandemic Hero Recognition program, seconded by Mayor Dr. Sanchez.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance to the Water Education for Latino Leaders training; a SASSFA meeting regarding Senior meal program and participant survey; and the National Association of Hispanic Realtors awards ceremony. She stated that she would like to bring back the list of Ad -Hoc Committees and the Veterans Commission at a future meeting.
Recessed to Closed Session at 9:35 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 11:05 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)(2)
Initiation of litigation — One Case
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City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated Councilmember Elias recused himself from a portion of the session, City Council received a briefing, that no final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:07 p.m. in memory of Esteban Torres. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
Dr. Monica Sanchez, May
ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome, C Clerk
I hereby certify tha the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated February 8, 2022 and approved by the City Council on February 22, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, City j Jerk