Tuesday, May 10, 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 6:04 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Lieutenant Hernandez
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Proclamation proclaiming Public Works Week May 15-21 presented to Public Works Interim Director Rodrigue
• Ruben Salazar Joint Use Park Proposal
• Dog Park Site Proposal
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman requested that a Closed Session item pertaining to Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and Item No. 7.5 to Authorize California Choice Energy Authority to Enter into a Long -Term Resource Adequacy Agreement with Santa Paula Energy Storage, LLC to be added to the City Council agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to add the Closed Session item and Item No. 7.5 to the agenda. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
City Council:
1. Public Hearing — Approve a Resolution Amending the Schedule of User Fees for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (700)
Mayor Dr. Sanchez opened the public hearing and noted that there was no written communications or public comment cards to provide public testimony.
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Mayor Dr. Sanchez closed the public hearing.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez suggested that staff look into a Parks and Recreation Family discount rates for park programming in the future.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve Resolution No. 7177 rescinding Resolution No. 7102 and amending the user Fee Schedule for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7177 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7102, AND REVISING AND ESTABLISHING USER FEES, CHARGES
AND SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Rosie Glover:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the thumping, vibration and jolting on Rosemead Boulevard.
The following speakers addressed the City Council in support of the dog park proposal:
• Mario Rosas
• Genaro Moreno
Jose Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the thumping, vibration and jolting on Rosemead Boulevard due to a trench repair.
Johanna Rosas:
• Addressed the City Council regarding her concerns with Beverly Hospital services and her appreciation for the Pico Rivera Sheriffs station quick response.
Jeffrey W. Natke:
• Addressed the City Council regarding Item No. 8, Consideration of Approval of City Manager Employment Agreement.
Christopher Rowland:
• Addressed the City Council regarding noise concerns from local businesses, Iguanas and El Pedregal.
Gerry Goyenaga, El Rancho High School Athletic Director:
• Addressed the City Council in support of the green space proposal at Ruben Salazar Continuation School.
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Esther Mejia, El Rancho Unified School Board Vice President:
• Addressed the City Council in support of the green space proposal at Ruben Salazar Continuation School.
Arlene Perez, El Rancho Unified School Board Clerk:
• Addressed the City Council in support of the green space proposal at Ruben Salazar Continuation School.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of April 26, 2022, and special meeting of April 30, 2022
3. Approved 18th Warrant Register of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 289370-289421; 289422-289451
Special Check Numbers: 289368-289369
(700)
4. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 — Annual Renewal Consideration. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7178 initiating the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 Levy of Annual Assessment and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1;
2. Approved Resolution No. 7179 preliminarily ratifying the Engineer's Report for the FY 2022-23, levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
3. Approved Resolution No. 7180 declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect the annual assessment within the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15, of the California Streets and Highways Code, and setting June 14, 2022, as the date of the public hearing of objections thereto.
Resolution No. 7178 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR PICO RIVERA
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER'S REPORT PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DIVISION 15, PART 2
Resolution No. 7179 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING PICO
RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1;
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AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Resolution No. 7180 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, PICO RIVERA
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
5. Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment — Annual Renewal Consideration. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7181 initiating the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 Levy of Annual Assessment and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District;
2. Approved Resolution No. 7182 preliminarily ratifying the Engineer's Report for the FY 2022-23, levy and collection of assessments within the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
3. Approved Resolution No. 7183 declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect the annual assessment within the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2022-23, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15, of the California Streets and Highways Code and setting June 14, 2022, as the date for the public hearing of objections thereto.
Resolution No. 7181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
Resolution No. 7182 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Resolution No. 7183 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND
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SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING ON OBJECTIONS
THERETO
6. Approve a Resolution Establishing Compensation for Veterans Commission Members. (300)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7184 establishing the compensation for members of the Veterans Commission.
Resolution No. 7184 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS COMMISSION
7. Approval of Power Charge Indifference Adjustment Voluntary Allocation of Long -Term Renewable Energy Portfolio from Southern California Edison. (1100)
1. Approved the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment Voluntary Allocation of Long -Term Renewable Energy Portfolio from Southern California Edison and authorized the City Manager to Execute the Voluntary Allocation Agreement on behalf of Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy.
7.5. Authorize California Choice Energy Authority to Enter into a Long -Term Resource Adequacy Agreement with Santa Paula Energy Storage, LLC. On Behalf of Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy. (1100)
1. Authorized California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) to enter into a long-term resource adequacy agreement with Santa Paula Energy Storage, LLC on behalf of Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME).
8. Consideration of Approval of City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Pico Rivera and Steven Carmona. (500) Item was pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion and clarification.
9. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 20-1932 with JAS Pacific for Building Division Services. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 20-1932 with JAS Pacific for a not -to -exceed amount of $180,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 to provide Building Division services.
Agreement No. 20-1932-2
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10. Request for Approval of the 2022 Firework Stand Permits. (700)
1. Approved the attached list of Firework Stand applications and authorized the issuance of permits to operate.
11. Fiscal Year 2021-22 City of Pico Rivera Third Quarter Budget Review as of March 31, 2022. (700)
1. Received and filed the fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 Third Quarter Budget Report ending March 31, 2022, which represents the balances and activity for the third quarter (July through March) of the 2021-22 fiscal year.
12. Historic Whittier Boulevard Revitalization Program — Professional Services Agreement with CivicWell for Program Management Support Services.(500)
1. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with CivicWell for an amount not -to -exceed $175,000 to provide professional program management support, project coordination, community outreach, engagement, and communication services for the Historic Whittier Boulevard Revitalization Program.
Agreement No. 22-2091
13. Approve Amendment No. 2 with Foodservice Outreach, Inc. and Authorize City Manager to Execute all Related Grant Documents. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 in an amount not -to -exceed $76,000 with Foodservice Outreach, Inc. D.B.A., Pacific Catering Company (Foodservice Outreach) for provision of Summer Food Program (SFSP) vended meals; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all related grant documents, amendments, purchase orders, and to have the authority to act for and exercise any rights of the City regarding the SFSP.
Agreement No. 20-1955-2
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Camacho to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION
8. Consideration of Approval of City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Pico Rivera and Steven Carmona. (500)
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Councilmember Lara and Mayor Dr. Sanchez expressed their support for the extension of the City Manager's contract.
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to approve the City Manager's Employment Agreement. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: Elias
REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
14. Authorize the City Manager to Pursue the Renaming of Sports Arena Drive to Avenida Vicente Fernandez.
City Manager Carmona provided a brief summary of the item before the City Council for approval stating that this item came before the City Council in a previous meeting and that the outstanding concerns have been addressed.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 7185 authorizing the City Manager to pursue the renaming of Sports Arena Drive to Avenida Vicente Fernandez. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7185 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURSUE THE RENAMING SPORTS ARENA DRIVE TO
AVENIDA VICENTE FERNANDEZ WITHIN THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
15. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Through 2026-27, Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). (700)
Interim Public Works Director Rodrigue provided a presentation on the Five Year Capital Improvement Projects covering the following items: CIP objectives and the four basic stages, new project development, 5 -year funded CIP list, CIP funding sources, unfunded project list, Water projects, and Parks and Facilities projects.
City Manager Carmona commented on the previously adopted Community Workforce agreement with the local Building Trades.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to: 1) Receive and file the study session on the fiscal years (FY) 2022-23 through 2026-27 CIP; and 2)
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Provide staff direction on the FY 2022-23 through FY 2026-27 CIP. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona expressed his gratitude regarding the approval of Item No. 8 City Manager Employment Agreement.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lara requested for staff and the Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee to look into potential EV Charging station locations, seconded by Councilmember Camacho.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz requested a study session at the next City Council meeting regarding revenue generation, seconded by Councilmember Elias.
Councilmember Camacho reported on the SEAACA meeting and commented on the recent City Council Retreat.
Councilmember Elias requested to agendize a presentation highlighting the El Rancho High School's Sports accomplishments by El Rancho High School Athletic Director Goyenaga, seconded by Councilmember Camacho. He asked staff to look into available City facility locations for the upcoming El Rancho Unified School teachers training in July, a recognition of the Armenian Mesrobian School and a Summer Job program.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on the SASSFA meeting where funding for the foodservice program for Senior residents was discussed and asked to recognize the PRIDE Program graduates at the next City Council meeting. She commented on the Water Education for Latino Leaders Annual Conference held at the Water Replenishment District facility on June 10-11, 2022, the Durfee Underpass Grand Opening on May 25th, the National Day of Prayer event and the grant funding by Congresswoman Linda T.
Sanchez for the City's Water Filtration system in the amount of $2.5 million.
Recessed to Closed Session at 8:06 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 9:26 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
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City Council:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Steve Carmona, 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 City Council received a briefing, direction was provided, and that no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Initiation of litigation — One matter
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that direction was provided and that Councilmember Elias recused himself during the second portion of the discussion. He further stated that no final action was taken and that the Item will be brought back to a future Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:27 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias Lara Lutz S
NOES: None
ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome,
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated May 10, 2022 and approved by the City Council on June 14, 2022.
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Anna M. Jerome, 1 ty Clerk