CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Water Authority was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor/President Dr. Sanchez called the Study Session to order at 4:30 p.m. and the regular meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. on behalf of the City Council and Water Authority.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION:
• Underwriter Selection for the Proposed Pension Obligation Bonds, Series 2022. (700)
The following financing firms provided brief proposal presentations to City Council for the City's Pension Obligation Bonds Underwriter selection. • Piper/Sandler; Ramirez & Co, Inc.; and Stifel
After some discussion amongst City Council on the three proposals presented, motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to authorize the City Manager to engage Stifel as the underwriter for the proposed issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds (POB), Series 2022. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: Elias
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a second Closed Session item regarding Public Employee Discipline be add to the agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to add item (b) Public Employee Discipline, Government Code Section 549567 to the agenda. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
Recessed into Closed Session at 5:55 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened to Closed Session at 6:38 p.m.
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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
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated direction was provided, that no final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 549567
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated the item was presented to City Council, that no final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
INVOCATION: Delivered by Rachel Duran, Auxiliary to American Legion Post 341 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Martin Morones, American Legion Post Commander
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department — South Patrol Division Chief's All -Star Award Recipient
Captain Hutak recognized Deputy Sean Leake as the recipient of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department South Patrol Division Chief's All -Staff Award for his service to the community.
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
City Council:
1. Public Hearing — Substantial Amendment No. 5 to the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Expansion of Small Business Grant Program. (1600)
Mayor Dr. Sanchez opened the public hearing and noted that there was no written communications or public comment cards to provide public testimony.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez closed the public hearing. .._
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 7161 for substantial amendment to the fiscal year 2019-20 Annual
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Action Plan programming Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act CDBG-COVID funds in the amount of $85,780; 2) Expansion of the Small Business Grant Program by $85,780 is achieved through the reallocation of the FY 2019-20 AltaMed COVID-19 Community Vaccine Pop -Up Event Series ($25,000) and Small Business Resource & Legal Assistance ($21,194), and authorize the FY 2019-20 appropriation of $39,586 CARES Act CDBG-CV funds; 3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with eligible sub -recipients and purchase of supplies, programs and equipment; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with Avant -Garde in the additional amount of $31,500 for a not -to -exceed amount of $62,000 to provide administration services for the expansion of the Small Business Grant Program. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7161 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT NO. 5 ALLOCATING FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 COVID-19 CARES ACT CDBG-CV FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,780 FOR
THE SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD) REGULATIONS
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following speakers addressed the City Council to speak in favor of Item No. 14 — Veterans Resource Center.
• Rachel Duran
• Norma Gayke
• Martin Morones
Jose Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council to express his dissatisfaction with the recent repair on Rosemead Boulevard.
Written communications were received by the following:
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Community Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the change in Library hours.
Vanessa Castillo:
• Addressed the City Council regarding her opposition to Agenda Item No. 4 Adoption of Ordinance No. 1154 Establishing a Tobacco Retail Licensing Program and Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products.
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Diego Rubalcava:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the Mobilehome Rent Control update and Pico Rivera Municipal Code Section 9.48.030 interpretation.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council meeting of February 22, 2022
3. Approved 14th Warrant Register of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 288977-288999; 288900-289044; 289045-289052 Special Check Numbers: None
4. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1154 Adding Chapter 5.75 to Establish a Tobacco Retail Licensing Program and Prohibit the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products. (1300)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1154 adding Chapter 5.75 to establish a local tobacco retail licensing program and prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products.
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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5. Approve Two (2) Resolutions Authorizing the Submittal of Two (2) Applications for Proposition 68 Small Grants Program. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7162 authorizing the City of Pico Rivera's submittal of a grant application to the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) for the Pio Pico Bikeway Extension Project;
2. Approved Resolution No. 7163 authorizing the City of Pico Rivera's submittal of a grant application to the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) for the Historic Whittier Boulevard Project; and
3. Authorized the City Manager (or authorized designee) to accept and execute all grant -related documents and administer the grant (if the applications are awarded)
Resolution No. 7162 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER,
PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS
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FOR ALL ACT OF 2018 (PROPOSITION 68), FOR THE PIO PICO
BIKEWAY EXTENSION PROJECT
Resolution No. 7163 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER,
PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS
FOR ALL ACT OF 2018 (PROPOSITION 68), FOR THE HISTORIC
WHITTIER BOULEVARD BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT
6. Budget Calendar — Year Two of Fiscal Year 2021-23 Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (700)
1. Received and filed the fiscal year 2022-23 Budget Development Calendar.
7. Award a Contract for the Purchase of One (1) Gas Ford Transit 150 and Two (2) Gas Ford Transit 350 Passenger Vans for Recreation Transit and Paratransit Programs. (700)
1. Approved a contract with AZ Bus Sales for the purchase of one (1) gas Ford Transit 150 and two (2) gas Ford Transit 350 passenger vans in an amount of $212,906 utilizing Transit Prop. A Funds (Account No. 205.80.8410-57300).
8. Pavement Rehabilitation Program Year -Two Priority List of Streets for the Resurfacing — Slurry and Cape Seal Project, CIP No. 50067 and Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 50066. (1400) This item was pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion and clarification.
Water Authority:
9. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority meeting of December 14, 2021
10. Water Main Replacement Project (CIP No. 21360) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Water Main Replacement Project, CIP No. 21360 constructed by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. and authorized the Authority Secretary to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
2. Authorized the Executive Director to release the retention payment to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
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11. Water Well Nos. 1, 3, 11 and 12 Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 21337) — Additional Appropriation and Change Order. (700)
1. Authorized change order in an amount not -to -exceed $64,410 for Water Well Nos. 1, 3, 11 and 12 Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 21337); and
2. Authorized a budget amendment to the fiscal year 2021-22 adopted budget by appropriating an additional $55,000 in Water Funds (Fund 550) to Account No. 50.70.7340.54500-21337.
Motion by Mayor Pro TemNice President Lutz, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
8. Pavement Rehabilitation Program Year -Two Priority List of Streets for the Resurfacing — Slurry and Cape Seal Project, CIP No. 50067 and Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 50066. (1400) At the request of Councilmember Lara, Interim Public Works Director Rodrigue provided an overview of the Pavement Rehabilitation Program projects covering the two project phases, the identification and selection of proposed streets, projected timeline, and the Rosemead Boulevard repair project.
Councilmember Lara suggested advertising on social media for residents to see the number of street projects underway in the City.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to: 1) Approve the Year -Two Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program Priority Lists of Streets for the Resurfacing — Slurry and Cape Seal Project, CIP No. 50067 and Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 50066; and 2) Authorize staff to prepare plans and specifications for the Year -Two Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program's Resurfacing — Slurry and Cape Seal Project, CIP No. 50067 and Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 50066. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
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12. Amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code Providing for the Establishment of a Veterans Commission for the City of Pico Rivera. (200)
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on the recent Ad Hoc Committee meeting where the current commission policies and procedures, application and selection process, monthly stipend, and qualification of residents were discussed.
Community and Economic Development Director Garcia further explained the changes being recommended in Section 55 to Chapter 2 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz suggested modifying the language to state "Spouse and children of Veterans".
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1155 adding Section 55 to Chapter 2 to the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Ordinance No. 1155 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.55 TO THE
PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A VETERANS
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA (FIRST READING
AND INTRODUCTION)
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
13. Resolution Recommending Future Rent Control Proposals be Placed as Ballot Measures.
Community and Economic Development Director Garcia provided a brief overview of the item including the possible impacts to the City and further stated that it is staff's recommendation that future rent control items stay at the local government level with a super majority vote.
After some discussion, and due to the lack of a motion, the item failed.
14. Discussion — Veterans Resource Center.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on the Ad Hoc Committee's findings that included the potential locations, ages of the Veterans, services to Veteran families, center hours, hiring of a clerical staff, a Veterans Resource Center budget, and potential revenue.
After some discussion amongst City Council regarding potential locations, direction was given to staff to look at the Senior Center for space and to provide a cost analysis.
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15. Fiscal Year 2021-22 City of Pico Rivera Mid -Year Budget Report as of December 31, 2021. (700)
Interim Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Garcia provided a presentation on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Mid -Year Financial Review including the FY 2021-22 Mid -Year Accomplishments, General Fund Mid -Year Revenues and Expenditures, Adjustments to the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and a budget timeline.
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to: 1) Receive and file the Mid -Year Budget Report ending December 31, 2021, which represents the balances and activity for the first and second quarters (July through December) of the 2021-22 fiscal year; and 2) Approve a Budget Adjustment amending the fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 Adopted Budget for the General Fund and Special Funds as outlined in Enclosure 1 of the report. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
16. Review and Provide Direction Regarding Proposed Resolution #092821 "To Increase the Transparency, Accountability and Participation of Our Citizenry in Pico Rivera Government."
Item was pulled from the Agenda and continued to the next City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona and Parks and Recreation Director Yugar provided an update on the re -opening of City parks and facilities, the use of neighboring City pools for the City's Summer Aquatic programs, and the challenges cities are facing due to the shortage of staff.
City Manager Carmona reported on the $8.1 million dollar grant awarded to the City, the conversion of the City's remaining streetlights to LED, and rate increases for the City's PRIME program and Southern California Edison.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Camacho and Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on their attendance to the California Contract Cities meeting in Sacramento regarding homelessness, additional grant funds and two Assembly Bills regarding catalytic converters and street racing.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz requested to agendize for discussion an item on a buyer's incentive program for City First Time Home Buyers for First Responders, seconded by Councilmember Lara. He reported on his attendance to the Rio Hondo Park Playground Grand Opening and mentioned the Los Angeles County Regional Open
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Spaces and Parks grant awarded to the City in the amount of $1 Million dollars for the purchase of the Bus Depot property.
Councilmember Lara and Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on their attendance at the Pico Fast Pitch Softball Opening Day at Rio Vista Park.
Councilmember Elias commented on an email he received from resident and American Legion Post 341 Commander Jesse Elias stating for the record there is no relation between he and Councilmember Raul Elias.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on SASSFA's unfunded liability retirement and the joint powers authority; commented on Measure A Grant funds, and International Woman's Day.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:37 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome,
Dr. Monica Sanchez, Mayor/Pre
Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council/Water Authority regular meeting dated March 8, 2022 and approved by the City Council/Water Authority on March 22, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, Ci
Clerk/Authority Secretary