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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency and Water Authority was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor/President/Chairman Dr. Sanchez called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on behalf of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Water Authority.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor Pro Tempore Lutz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Dr. Sanchez
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week May 1-7, 2022, presented to the City Clerk's office
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
City Council:
1. Continue Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Approval. (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 continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting on June 28, 2022. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
2. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit No. 750, General Plan Amendment No. 60, Zone Reclassification No. 327, Major Variance No. 191, Zoning Code Amendment No. 189, Mitigated Negative Declaration for a Public Storage Facility Located at 6605 Rosemead Boulevard. (1300)
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Mayor Dr. Sanchez opened the public hearing and noted that there was no written communications or public comment cards to provide public testimony.
Community and Economic Development Director Garcia provided a brief presentation on the proposed new self -storage facility located at 6605 Rosemead Boulevard.
Councilmembers expressed concerns about the facility's employment count, the traffic on Rosemead Boulevard, a lack of residential opportunities on the property as a result of bringing in a new public self -storage facility and also expressed gratitude for the new impending project.
Adam Lentz spoke on behalf of Madsion Partners to provide a summary of what occurred during community outreach, which included no opposition to the new upcoming facility, and discussed the goals and design of the upcoming self -storage facility.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to: 1) approve Resolution No. 7166 ratifying Conditional Use Permit No. 750; 2) approve Resolution No. 7167 ratifying General Plan Amendment No. 60 — amending the Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3) approve Resolution No. 7168 and introduce Ordinance No. 1156 approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 189 — amending sections of Title 18, Zoning, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code; 4) approve Resolution No. 7169 and introduce Ordinance No. 1157 approving Zone Reclassification No. 327, changing the zone from General - Commercial (C -G) to Professional -Administrative (P -A); 5) approve Resolution No. 7170 ratifying Major Variance No. 191 approving an increase in the height of the building and for rear setbacks; and 6) approve Resolution No. 7171 ratifying the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7166 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 63,446 SQUARE FOOT FOUR-STORY SELF -STORAGE FACILITY
DEVELOPMENT AT 6605 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND
FURTHER DESIGNATED AS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 750
Resolution No. 7167 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
OF THE PICO RIVERA GENERAL PLAN COMMERCIAL LAND USE
DEVELOPMENT FLOOR AREA RATIO INTENSITY, HEREIN AS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 60
Resolution No. 7168 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS TO TITLE 18, ZONING, OF THE PICO RIVERA
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MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 189
Ordinance No. 1156 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18, ZONING,
OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW SELF -STORAGE
FACILITIES IN THE PROFESSIONAL- ADMINISTRATIVE (P -A) ZONE HEREIN AS ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 189 (FIRST READING
AND INTRODUCTION)
Resolution No. 7169 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6605
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD TO CHANGE THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C -G) TO PROFESSIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE (P -A) TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTY AS A SELF -STORAGE FACILITY AND FURTHER
DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. 327
Ordinance No. 1157 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION FROM
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C -G) TO PROFESSIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE (P -A) TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTY AS A SELF -STORAGE FACILITY AS SHOWN ON
ATTACHMENT "A" AND FURTHER DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 327 (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION) Resolution No. 7170 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR
A MAJOR VARIANCE TO DEVIATE FROM DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 63,446 SQUARE
FOOT FOUR-STORY SELF -STORAGE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AT
6605 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN
ATTACHMENT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND FURTHER DESIGNATED
AS MAJOR VARIANCE PERMIT NO. 191
Resolution No. 7171 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 750,
GENERAL PLAN NO. 60, MAJOR VARIANCE NO. 191, ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 189 AND ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. 327
AYES: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: Elias
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3. Public Hearing — Adopt American with Disabilities Act Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan. (200)
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 adopt an American with Disabilities Act Self -Evaluation and Transition plan. 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, vibration and jolting on Rosemead Boulevard due to a trench repair.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the Library's upcoming events and activities.
Zahra Ghorbani
• Addressed the City Council regarding the incident that took place at the Pico Rivera Gardens — Assisted Living Facility and expressed gratitude to City staff, City Council, volunteers and the Sheriffs Department for their assistance in handling the issue.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez acknowledged that there were two written communications via email regarding Mr. Sanchez' public comment and correspondence from the Smith family regarding the Dal Rae Restaurant.
Pertaining to Item No. 6, Kristine Guerrero, Public Affairs Manager from League of California Cities, gave a brief educational presentation regarding the California Business Roundtable Ballot Measure and the importance of opposing the proposed ballot initiative that would restrict voters' input and local taxing authority.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
4. Minutes:
• Approved City Council meeting of April 12, 2022
• Received and Filed Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting February 10, 2022;
• Received and Filed Planning Commission regular meetings of October 5, 2020,
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November 16, 2020, December 14, 2020, April 19, 2021, August 16, 2021 and September 20, 2021
5. Approved 17th Warrant Register of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 289282-289287; 289288-289309; 289310-289365 Special Check Numbers: 289366-289367
6. Initiative No. 21-0042A1: The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7172 opposing Initiative No. 21-0042 Al, the Taxpayer Protection and Accountability Act.
Resolution No. 7172 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE OPPOSITION OF INITIATIVE 21-0042A1, THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
7. Review and Approve a Resolution Establishing the City's Capital Asset Capitalization Policy. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7173 establishing the City's Capital Asset Capitalization Policy.
Resolution No. 7173 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL
ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY
8. Approve a Resolution Accepting a Solid Waste Hauling Rate Adjustment for a New Residential Organics Diversion Program as Authorized by the Franchise Agreement with NASA. (500)
1. Approve Resolution No. 7174 accepting a solid waste hauling rate adjustment as authorized by Section 2.9.2 "New Diversion Programs" of the franchise agreement between the City of Pico Rivera and NASA Services, Inc. for a new residential organics' diversion program.
Resolution No. 7174 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SOLID WASTE
HAULING RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR A NEW RESIDENTIAL ORGANICS
DIVERSION PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022
9. Review and Approve a Resolution Ratifying the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7175 ratifying the City of Pico Rivera Investment Policy for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 governing investments for the City and the Successor Agency.
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Resolution No. 7175 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE "INVESTMENT POLICY" FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
10. Assembly Bill 361 Findings. (300)
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.
11. Award Agreement for Dial -A -Van Operation and Maintenance Services.(500) Item was pulled from the consent calendar for further clarification and discussion.
12. Approve an Increase in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Purchase Order with Fiesta Taxi Incorporated for Paratransit Services. (700)
Item was pulled from the consent calendar for further clarification and discussion.
13. Local Roadway Safety Plan LRSPL-5351 (039) (Non-CIP No. 4700) — Award Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Services. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to TJKM Transportation Consultants to provide engineering services for the development of a Local Roadway Safety Plan, LRSPL-5351 (039) (Non-CIP No. 4700) for an amount not -to -exceed $114,795 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 Adopted Budget by appropriating $50,000 from Proposition C Funds fund balance.
Agreement No. 22-2084
14. Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project (CIP No. 50038) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project, CIP No. 50038 constructed by Vido Samarzich, Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the retention payment totaling $18,722 to Vido Samarzich, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
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15. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Project Dimensions, Inc. for Support Services for the Pico Rivera Regional Bikeway Bridge Project. (500)
1. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Project Dimensions, Inc. for professional project support services for the Pico Rivera Regional Bikeway Bridge Project for an amount not -to -exceed $100,000.
Agreement No. 22-2085
Successor Agency:
16. Minutes:
• Received and Filed Successor Agency regular meeting December 14, 2021
17. Review and Approve a Resolution Ratifying the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. SA -22-21 ratifying the City of Pico Rivera Investment Policy for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 governing investments for the City and the Successor Agency.
Resolution No. SA -22-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE "INVESTMENT POLICY" FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Water Authority:
18. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority meeting of April 12, 2022
19. PFAS Treatment Systems — Plants 1, 2 and Well 5 Project (CIP No. 50042) — WRD Grant PFAS Remediation Program Participation Agreement. (500)
1. Authorized the Executive Director to execute the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) PFAS Remediation Program Participation Agreement for the PFAS Treatment Systems — Plants 1, 2 and Well 5 Project, CIP No. 50042 (Project) for reimbursement in the amount of $5,853,000 in a form approved by the City Attorney, and all other documents necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations under the grant;
2. Adopted Financial Capability Resolution certifying that Pico Rivera Water Authority (PRWA) has adequate financial reserves and ability to cover any and all costs in excess of the WRD grant funding for the Project; and
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3. Approved receipt and appropriation of WRD reimbursements totaling $5,853,000 to the Water Authority Fund Account No. 699.70.7340.54500- CIP50042.
Agreement No. 22-61
Mayor Dr. Sanchez mentioned that she received contributions from NASA Services, Inc. (Item No. 8) and Fiesta Taxi (Item No. 12) during her campaign, but that there was no conflict of interest. Councilmember Camacho also stated that he received campaign contributions from NASA Services, Inc. (Item No. 8).
Councilmember Lara moved to table Item No. 6 to a future City Council meeting so that more time could be spent determining the pros of the initiative. Motion failed.
Motion by Mayor Pro TemNice ChairmanNice President Lutz, seconded by Councilmember/Director/Commissioner Camacho to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: Lara (Item No. 6)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
11. Award Agreement for Dial -A -Van Operation and Maintenance Services.(500) Mayor Pro Tem Lutz pulled Items Nos. 11 and 12 to remind City Council of the importance of adhering to the Code of Ethics policy.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to: 1) award a three- year agreement beginning on July 1, 2022 to Southland Transit, Inc. for Dial -A -Van Operation and Maintenance Services for a total over three years in an amount not -to - exceed $1,289,489; and 2) authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the agreement with Southland Transit, Inc. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
12. Approve an Increase in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Purchase Order with Fiesta Taxi Incorporated for Paratransit Services. (700)
Councilmember Camacho recused himself from the Council Chambers at 6:54 p.m. and returned after the vote was taken.
Councilmember Lara stated for the record that he funded 90% of his campaign and accepted no money from any contractors.
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Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to: 1) award a Professional Services Agreement to TJKM Transportation Consultants to provide engineering services for the development of a Local Roadway Safety Plan, LRSPL- 5351 (039) (Non-CIP No. 4700) for an amount not -to -exceed $114,795 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2) amend the fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 Adopted Budget by appropriating $50,000 from Proposition C Funds, funds balance. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Camacho (recused)
REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
20. Approve a Resolution Ratifying the Preliminary Official Statement, Continuing Disclosure Certificate and Pension Funding Policy for the Proposed Pension Obligation Bonds, Series 2022. (700)
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to approve Resolution No, 7176 ratifying the Preliminary Official Statement, Continuing Disclosure Certificate, and Pension Funding Policy in connection with the City of Pico Rivera Pension Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 to refinance the City of Pico Rivera pension obligations to CaIPERS. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7176 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FORM OF A
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
TAXABLE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS TO REFINANCE THE CITY'S
OBLIGATION TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, APPROVING THE FORM OF A CONTINUING
DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE, APPROVING A PENSION FUNDING
POLICY, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7134 AND APPROVING
ADDITIONAL ACTIONS RELATED THERETO
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
21. Third Quarter Treasurer's Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of March 31, 2022 — Fiscal Year 2021-2022. (700) Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to: 1) receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2022, which represents balances and activities for the third quarter (January through March) of the 2021-22 fiscal year; and 2) receive and file the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of March 31, 2022. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
Successor Agency:
22. Approval of the Forgiveness of a Debt Owing to the Successor Agency from Sequoyah Holdings, LLC. (1500)
Motion by Director Lara, seconded by Vice Chairman Lutz to approve Resolution No.
SA -22-22 of the Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency approving the forgiveness of a debt owing to the Successor Agency from Sequoyah Holdings, LLC. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
Resolution No. SA -22-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE PICO RIVERA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPROVING THE FORGIVENESS OF A DEBT OWING TO THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FROM SEQUOYAH HOLDINGS, LLC
Water Authority:
23. Authorize Purchase of Advance Meter Infrastructure with Ferguson Waterworks. (700)
Motion by Commissioner Lara, seconded by Commissioner Elias to 1) authorize the purchase of Neptune Advance Water Meter Infrastructure (CIP No. 50072) from Ferguson Waterworks in the amount of $2,729,097 and authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel; and 2) amend fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 Adopted Budget by appropriating $2,729,097 in Water Funds (Fund 550) to Account No. 550.70.7300.54500.50072 for the purchase of Advance Meter Infrastructure. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Agreement No. 22-62
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona provided updates on the status of Virtual City Hall and the City's new website. Assistant to the City Manager Hernandez offered a brief overview of Virtual City Hall and highlighted the different services that will be available with the launch in the near future. As part of the new website and Virtual City Hall components, Public Works Interim Director Rodrigue delivered an overview of all Pico Rivera Capital Improvement Projects.
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Councilmember Lara inquired as to how this information might be communicated to the public so that they are informed of the upcoming launch.
City Manager Carmona indicated that the release would be promoted through multiple platforms such as city events and all social media channels to raise the attention on downloading the application.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz inquired about how to access municipal regulations and their contents, as well as his preference to have the ordinances on the new website's main page.
City Council complimented the staff and their efforts in preparing for the imminent launch of Virtual City Hall and the City's website.
Interim Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Garcia introduced Branden Kfoury, Senior Associate from Urban Futures, Inc. to provide a brief report regarding the City's outstanding credit rating on the proposed Pension Obligation Bonds. Councilmember Camacho commented on the City's outstanding ranking.
City Manager Carmona concluded by reminding the City Council about the forthcoming retreat and provided an update on the transformer blowout incident at Streamland Park.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on the Veterans Resource Center meeting she attended and was pleased to report that four (4) prospective locations for the Veterans Resource Center had been identified. She also reported on her attendance at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) disaster preparation training, the city's Farmers Market at Smith Park, and the Meet and Mingle at the Senior Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz recognized city staff for the S&P AA bond rating and the Media and Marketing Team for their excellent work.
Councilmember Lara reported on his attendance of a meeting that took place at the Westland Estates Mobile Home Park, provided an update on the stabilization ordinance that the city recently passed; gave kudos to city staff and Captain Hutak for their involvement in the incident that took place at the Pico Rivera Gardens; and reported on his attendance for the joint rehabilitation project of Ruben Salazar Park with the El Rancho School District. Councilmember Camacho also commented on the city's collaboration on the joint rehabilitation project with the El Rancho School District.
Councilmember Elias congratulated Alexis Hernandez on his recent appointment as a Commissioner for Juvenile Justice.
Mayor and City Council commended staff and all first responders for their involvement in the incident that took place at the Pico Rivera Gardens.
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Mayor Dr. Sanchez directed City Manager Carmona to provide a public service announcement on animal safety.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:46 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8:43 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 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 This item was pulled from the agenda.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
Initiation of litigation — One matter
Deputy City Attorney Lam stated that City Council discussed the item, no final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report. c. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
Deputy City Attorney Lam stated that City Council discussed the item, no final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/Chairman/President Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:44 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Dr. Monica Sanchez, Mayor/P3►' sident/Chairman
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ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome, C. Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council, Successor Agency and Water Authority regular meeting dated April 26, 2022 and approved by the City Council, Successor Agency and Water Authority on May 10, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, Clerk/Authority Secretary