CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Housing Assistance Agency was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor/Chairman Dr. Sanchez called the regular meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. on behalf of the City Council and Housing Assistance Agency.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Dr. Sanchez
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
Housing Assistance Agency:
None
1. Public Hearing — Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency (Section 8) Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (1600) Chairperson Dr. Sanchez opened the public hearing and noted that there was no written communications or public comment cards to provide public testimony.
Chairperson Dr. Sanchez closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Lara, seconded by Vice Chairman Lutz to: 1) Conduct a public hearing for the City of Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency's goals, objectives and policies identified on the 5 -Year Public Housing Agency Plan for fiscal year (FY) 2022- 23; and 2) Authorize the City of Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency staff to submit the Civil Rights Certification form to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jose Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the thumping, shock and vibration on Rosemead Boulevard.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council meeting ot March 8, 2022
3. Approved 15th Warrant Register of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 289053-289082; 289083-289121
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
4. Second Reading — Adopt Ordinance No. 1155 Adding Chapter 2.55 to the Pico Rivera Municipal Code Establishing a Veterans Commission for the City of Pico Rivera. (200)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1155 adding Section 2.55 to the Pico Rivera Municipal Code (PRMC).
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
AND ADOPTION)
(SECOND READING
5. 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 (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.
6. Replacement of the Telegraph Road Bridge Over San Gabriel River Project (CIP No. 21284), Federal Project No. BRLS-5351 (038) — Award Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Services. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to NCM Engineering Corp. (NCM) to provide engineering design services for the Replacement of the Telegraph Road Bridge over San Gabriel River Project (CIP No. 21284), Federal Project No. BRLS-5351 (038), for an amount not -to -exceed $3,993,728; and
2. Authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 22-2076
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7. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of February 28, 2022. (700)
Item was pulled from the consent calendar for further clarification and discussion.
8. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 15-1615 to Install Tyler Technologies New World Systems Interface — Accounts Payable Import to the City of Pico Rivera Financial System. (500)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 15-1615 dated August 10, 2015 for the installation of the Accounts Payable Import interface from Tyler Technologies, the parent company of New World Systems, Inc. to the existing City of Pico Rivera financial system, for an amount not -to -exceed $6,300 for fiscal year 2021-22.
Agreement No. 15-1615-3
9. Rio Hondo Park Playground Renovation (CIP No. 50033) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work completed for the Rio Hondo Park Playground Renovation (CIP No. 50033), by Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. dba: Game Time, Inc. (Playcore) and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder and release the 5% retention payment to Playcore; and
2. Accepted the Final Total Project Costs of $315,168.
10. Amend the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget to Allocate Additional Awarded Grant Funds to the Recreation and Education Accelerating Children's Hopes Special Fund. (700)
1. Amended the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 budget to increase the revenue allocation in the amount of $263,917 to the Recreation and Education Accelerating Children's Hopes (REACH) Special Fund (Account No. 690.00.0000-45000) to recognize the additional award funding; and
2. Appropriated $50,000 to the REACH Special Fund (Account No. 690.80.8105-54100) to fund the addition of a full time REACH Coordinator to the master position control.
Housing Assistance Agency:
11. Minutes:
• Approved Housing Assistance Agency meeting of December 14, 2021 Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Lara to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
7. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of February 28, 2022. (700)
Councilmember Elias inquired about a presentation regarding the current investment strategies and policies. Interim Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services Garcia stated that a full investment policy for the next fiscal year will be brought before the City Council and a presentation can be added to the March 31st quarterly review.
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to receive and file the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of February 28, 2022.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
12. Review and Provide Direction Regarding Proposed Resolution #092821 "To Increase the Transparency, Accountability and Participation of Our Citizenry in Pico Rivera Government."
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman provided an overview of the proposed resolution incorporating the comments provided by the City Attorney's office, City staff and the Ad Hoc committee's review and analysis.
City Council discussed the 10 topics included in the proposed resolution and directed City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman to craft a resolution based on the Council's discussion for the Ad Hoc Committee's review.
It was suggested that a standing closed session to discuss Labor Negotiations be held the last meeting of the month.
City Manager Carmona stated that a project pipeline which provides a detailed analysis of each department and their projects will be displayed for the public to see.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar provided an update on the re -opening of the Parks and Recreation Programs and the Senior Center. She mentioned that the SASSFA food program currently closed, and that staff is working on the design of the Smith Park 1 3-22-22.CityCouncilMinutes
Pool. She announced the following upcoming events: Pico Park Mini Pitch Field ribbon cutting, Pico Rivera's Farmers Market and Eggstravaganza, Mayor's Woman's Youth Conference, and Rivera Baseball Association's Opening Day.
City Manager Carmona provided a video on the successful Arbor Day event, an update on the Veterans MOU and on potential Veterans Resource Center locations.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Camacho congratulated Pico Boys Baseball and Smith Park Pony Baseball on their Opening Day events.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz asked staff to research way finder markers to incorporate in specific areas of the City.
Councilmember Lara gave staff kudos for the upkeep of the parks after the Smith Park Pony Baseball Opening Day event and reported on two Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee meetings where they discussed the following topics: the beautification of medians, utility lines and sidewalks on Whittier Boulevard, Beverly Boulevard, and San Gabriel Parkway; future median projects on Rosemead Boulevard and Slauson Avenue; Mines Avenue Bikeway project; and Rio Hondo project. Councilmember Lara also suggested informal minutes be created for Ad Hoc Committees.
Councilmember Elias commented on the El Rancho High School Civic Program; marketing and promotion for PRIME; the business grant program; PRIDE program donation and a future presentation by the Sheriffs Department; and the interpretation of a City Ordinance. He suggested the creation of a Senior Ad Hoc and Business Ad Hoc Committees.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on the successful Homeless Count, National Drug and Alcohol Week, the Veterans Commission, and the upcoming Young Girls Conference.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:34 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8:37 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
City Council:
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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 that direction was provided to Agency Negotiators, that no final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report. b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 549567(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that direction was provided to the City Attorney, that no final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/Chairperson Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:38 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome, C. Clerk/Authority Secretary
Dr. Monica Sanchez, Mayor/94airperson
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 22, 2022 and approved by the City Council/Water Authority on April 12, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, CA(y Clerk/Authority Secretary