MINUTES
Tuesday, June 28, 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 regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Commissioner Jacob Rodriguez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Fred Zermeno
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognition presented to Armando Olivas for Labor Leader of the year
• Certificate of Recognition presented to Jacob Rodriguez, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
• Certificate of Recognition presented to Joseph Anthony Palombi PUBLIC HEARING(S):
City Council:
1. Public Hearing — Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. (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. 7198 authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to submit to U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City's 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or the Community & Economic Development Director to enter into agreements with eligible subrecipients and purchase of supplies, programs and equipment as noted in the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and budget. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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Resolution No. 7198 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A RESOLUTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) REGULATIONS
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
2. Public Hearing — Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Program, Adoption of Gann Appropriations Limit and Approval of Reserve Policies. (700)
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. 7199 adopting the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 operating budget and Five - Year Capital Improvement Program; and 2) Approve Resolution No. 7200 adopting the FY 2022-23 GANN appropriations limit; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 7201 adopting the General Fund and Proprietary Fund reserve policies. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OPERATING
AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Resolution No. 7200 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 Resolution No. 7201 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RENEWING GENERAL FUND
POLICIES WITH RESERVE POLICIES FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND
THE PICO RIVERA INNOVATIVE MUNICIPAL ENERGY ENTERPRISE
FUND
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Edgar Estrada, Planning Commissioner:
• Addressed the City Council regarding a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors office regarding parking fees at Legg Lake Park.
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Martin Morones:
• Addressed the City Council regarding parking concerns on Durfee Avenue.
Mario Rosas:
• Addressed the City Council regarding dirt and dust concerns with the Rosemead Boulevard/ Beverly Boulevard construction project.
Marina Martinez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding her opposition to the Metro Goldline Extension project.
John Garcia:
• Addressed the City Council to express his support of the Pico Rivera Golf Course staying open and commented on pickleball sport in the City.
Jacky Villalobos:
• Addressed the City Council regarding her concern with the Pico Rivera Sheriffs response to a service call.
Mariah Villalobos:
• Addressed the City Council regarding her concern with the Pico Rivera Sheriffs response to a service call.
Hope Community Church:
• Twenty-six speakers addressed the City Council in regard to their concern with the increase in electric bill for Hope Community Church since installing solar panels.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
3. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of June 14, 2022
4. Approved 20th Warrant Register of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 289634-289668; 289669-289710
Special Check Numbers: None
5. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1158 "Street14 Cut Moratorium".
0)
Item was pulled from the Agenda.
6. Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Rosemead Boulevard Median and Parkway Beautification Project (CIP No.
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50076); CCL-5351(042). (500)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7202 authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Rosemead Boulevard Median and Parkway Beautification Project (CIP No. 50076); CCL-5351(042); and
2. Approved an appropriation of $455,390 from the fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 General Fund operating surplus and transfer to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund for a portion of the City's local match for this project.
Resolution No. 7202 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD MEDIAN AND PARKWAY BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT (CIP No. 50076); CCL-5351-042
7. Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Pico Rivera -Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification Project (CIP No. 50075); CCL-5351(041). (500)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7203 authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Pico Rivera -Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification Project (CIP No. 50075); CCL-5351(041); and
2. Approved an appropriation of $485,390 from the fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 General Fund operating surplus and transfer to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund for a portion of the City's local match for this project.
Resolution No. 7203 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PICO
RIVERA-MAJOR CORRIDORS MEDIAN AND PARKWAY
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (CIP No. 50075); CCL-5351-041
8. Resolution of Intent for Proposed Vacation of a Portion of Baybar Road and Disposition to Adjacent Property Owner. (1200)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7204 of Intent to vacate a portion of Baybar Road Right -of -Way and disposition to the adjacent property owner; and set a public hearing for August 9, 2022.
Resolution No. 7204 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ORDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF BAYBAR ROAD AND
DISPOSITION TO THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER
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9. Property Sale Between the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Tax Defaulted Property in the San Gabriel River Flood Control Channel. (500/700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7205 memorializing the approval of the purchase prices and disclaiming interesting of both parties;
2. Authorized the Mayor to execute the updated Chapter 8 Agreement No. 2839 allowing for the sale of the property with Assessor Parcel Number 6379-001-005 between the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector and the Los Angeles County Flood District in the amount of $6,720; and
3. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Chapter 8 Agreement No. 2858 allowing for the sale of the property with Assessor Parcel Number 8176- 002-004 between the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector and the Los Angeles County Flood District in the amount of $4,959.
Resolution No. 7205 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, DISCLAIMING ANY INTEREST
IN PURCHASING TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY (ASSESSOR PARCEL
UBER 6379-001-005) AND PROPERTY (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8176-002-004), AND AGREEING TO THE PURCHASE PRICE TO BE
PAID BY THE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 3775
10. Amend Resolution No. 6892 Adjusting the City Manager's Authority to Enter Into Certain Contracts on Behalf of Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal ipal
Energy (PRIME).
Item was pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion and clarification.
11. Resolution Authorizing the City's Submission of a Grant Application Under the Used Oil Payment Program from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CALRECYCLE).
1. Approved Resolution No. 7206 authorizing the City of Pico Rivera's submission of a grant application for funding under CalRecycle's Used Oil Payment Program (OPP); and
2. Authorized the City Manager (or his/her authorized designee) to execute all grant related documents and administer the grant if the City's application is selected for funding.
Resolution No. 7206 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
AN APPLICATION FOR THE USED OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR
WHICH THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA IS ELIGIBLE
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12. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment. (500)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7207 ratifying Councilmember Elias' appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Resolution No. 7207 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTOR: ANTONIO HERNANDEZ JR. TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION FOR AN EIGHTEEN MONTH TERM SAID
TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2023
13. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2022 and May 31, 2022. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2022 and May 31, 2022.
14. Approve Telegraph Road Complete Street Study Implementation Agreement with Gateway Cities Council of Government (Non-CIP Project No. 30053). (500)
1. Approved Telegraph Road Complete Street Study Implementation Agreement with Gateway Cities Council of Government (Gateway COG) and authorized the City Manager to execute the attached agreement.
Agreement No. 22-2099
15. Senior Center ADA and Safety Improvements — Parking Lot Project (CIP No. 50022) — Award Construction . (500)
1. Approved the plans and specifications for the Senior Center ADA and Safety Improvements — Parking Lot Project, CIP No. 50022;
2. Awarded a construction contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $322,807 to C.S. Legacy Construction, Incorporated for the Senior Center ADA and Safety Improvements — Parking Lot Project, CIP No. 50022; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3. Authorized the Public Works Director to process change orders in an amount not -to -exceed 10% of the total project amount, as needed, up to $32,281 for construction contingency;
4. Amended the FY 2021-22 budget to reallocate CDBG funds from the Senior Center ADA and Safety Improvements — Bathroom Project, CIP No. 50036 in the amount of $242,920 from account 280.70.7300-54500- 50036 and from the Teen Center Renovation & Broadband — Design Project, CIP 50034 in the amount of $98,357 from account 280.70.7300- 54500-50034 in the FY 2021-22 to be allocated to account 280.70.7300- 54500-S50022 in FY 2021-22 for CIP No. 50022 utilization; and
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5. Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Agreement No. 22-2100
16. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 20-1932 with JAS Pacific. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 20-1932 with JAS Pacific for Building and Safety Services extending the term for two (2) years.
Agreement No. 20-1932-1
17. Vehicle Replacement — Purchase of Stencil Truck. (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of 2023 Ford F-450 2 -wheel drive truck with a "Roadline TPMT" stencil/paint truck bed in the amount of $145,014 with National Auto Fleet Group a vendor with Sourcewell (Contract #120716- NAF); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended vehicle.
18. Authorized the Transfers Related to the American Rescue Plan Act Fund Allocations.
1. Authorized the transfer of $10,227,800 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to the General Fund to offset law enforcement operating expenses;
2. Authorized the transfer of $10,227,800 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund for the designated CIP projects; and
3. Authorized the transfer of $3,700,000 from the General Fund to the CIP Fund for the designated CIP projects.
Water Authority:
19. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority regular meeting of June 14, 2022
20. Water Wells Nos. 1, 3, 11 and 12 Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 213537))) Notice of Completion.
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Water Wells Nos. 1, 3, 11 and 12 Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 21337) constructed by Weber Water Resources CA, LLC (Weber) and authorized the Authority Secretary to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
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2. Authorized the Executive Director to release the retention payment to Weber following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
21. Purchase of a Doosan G570WCU Diesel Power Trailer Mounted Generator for Pico Rivera Water Authority (PRWA). (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of an Emergency Power Generator in the amount of $253,952 from Volvo Construction Equipment using Sourcewell (previously known as National Joint Powers Alliance) Contract No. 041719-CEC; and
2. Authorized the Executive Director to execute all documents related to the purchase of the emergency power generator.
22. Purchase of an F-250 and F-350 Utility Body Work Trucks for the Pico Rivera Water Authority (PRWA). (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of a F-250 and F-350 Super Cab Utility Work Trucks in the amount of $130,799 from Rush Truck Center in Whittier using the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) Contract No. 05-47 for Heavy Equipment, Diesel Truck, Bus Parts and Related Goods and Services; and
2. Authorized the Executive Director to execute all documents related to the purchase of the vehicle.
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Lara, seconded by
Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
10. Amend Resolution No. 6892 Adjusting the City Manager's Authority to Enter Into Certain Contracts on Behalf of Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME). (500)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Elias to continue the item to the meeting of July 14, 2022. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
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23. Discussion Item — Consideration of Ballot Measure for Revisions to the Pico Rivera Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 to Permit Commercial Cannabis.
Item was pulled from the Agenda.
24. Consideration of City Council Term Limits.
Deputy City Attorney Lam provided a brief summary of the item.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve the form and direct staff to bring back to City Council a resolution and draft ordinance.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz; Sanchez
NOES: None
25. Discussion — City Districts.
Councilmember Lara suggested looking into moving the General Municipal elections to five voting districts.
City Council discussed the benefits and the unintended consequences of City Districts, gerrymandering, independent committee to create voting maps, and creating an Ad Hoc Committee to further research.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez created a City Voting Districts Ad Hoc Committee with members to be determined.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona provided an update on the Veterans Resource Center stating that a potential location has been identified at the Senior Center and that the grand opening is estimated between one to two months. He reported on the Parks and Recreation Summer pool programs, the Summer Food Service Program and the upcoming Fourth of July Spectacular. City Manager Carmona announced the launch of the New Virtual City Hall website and phone application.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmembers Camacho and Lara reported on the recent Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee and commented on the $17 million funding the City received from the Governor's Budget for the Smith Park Pool project and Rio Hondo Park improvements.
Regarding speakers' concerns under Public Comment, Councilmember Camacho stated that parking is an issue citywide and that the Ad Hoc Committee is addressing this issue. He also stated he would like the City to address the solar panel issue.
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Councilmember Elias requested to agendize electrical bill relief for non-profit organizations, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz. He reported on a Parking Ad Hoc Committee meeting where they discussed the Citywide permit parking issues and identifying areas of concerns and suggested calling an emergency meeting with the El Rancho Unified School District to discuss a school safety program. In regard to the school safety program, Mayor Dr. Sanchez stated the Ad Hoc Committee and El Rancho Unified School District (ERUSD) will be meeting to discuss scheduling a future Joint Meeting between the City and ERUSD.
Councilmember Lara requested to agendize an item to set aside $50,000 for battery storage for non -profits, seconded by Councilmember Camacho. He asked to send "thank you" letters to the community groups who submitted support letters to the State regarding the $17 million funding received and to recognize Consultant, Oracio Gonzalez.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz commented on a successful City Council meeting and the $17 million funding received by the City.
In compliance with AB 1234, Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials conference where mental health awareness and Overall Wellbeing were highlighted, an Educational Summit in Israel.
She commented on this year's initiative of Mayors Playball including a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game trip and congratulated the Pico Fastpitch 6U Team on winning the All -Stars Championship.
Deputy City Attorney Lam stated that Item (b.) under Closed Session was pulled from the agenda and will be brought back at a future meeting.
Recessed to Closed Session at 9:23 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 9:42 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
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 Deputy City Attorney Lam stated that City Council received a briefing, direction was provided, and that no final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
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b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Initiation of litigation — One matter
Deputy City Attorney Lam stated that the Item was not heard.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:43 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
ATTEST:
Dr. Monica Sanchez, May
Anna M. Jerome, ty Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council and Water Authority regular meeting dated June 28, 2022 and approved by the City Council and Water Authority on July 12, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, Qty Clerk/Authority Secretary