CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, July 12, 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 6:04 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 Mayor Dr. Sanchez
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month for the month of July • Metro Gold Line
Jenny Cristales-Cevallos, project manager for Metro provided an update on the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 including Measure M Project Timeline, route alternatives, maintenance storage facility options, construction relations, projected project beginning and end dates and tentative public hearings. She noted that a copy of the draft environmental impact report (EIR) can be found at local libraries and mentioned that a community outreach team will be available at the City's upcoming Summer Street Festival for any questions or concerns.
• General Overview of Rates, TOU and NEM
Cathy De Falco, General Manager for California Choice Energy Authority gave a brief presentation covering the Community Choice Aggregation and it's history, the utility rate setting process and proceedings, time of use rates, assigning customer rates, bill overview and PRIME Community Programs.
• Solar and Battery Storage by ESSCO
Tyler Lazarian, ESSCO Consultant provided brief overview on solar and battery storage.
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
City Council:
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1. Public Hearing — Substantial Amendment No. 6 to the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Expansion of Smafl Business Grant Program; Receive $50,000 from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn — County of Los Angeles Executive Office for the 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 Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 7208 for a substantial amendment to the fiscal year (FY) 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Community Development Block Grant — COVID (CDBG-CV) expanding the Small Business Grant Program by $64,075 through the reallocation of funds allocated for Bet Tzedek Legal Services ($64,075); 2) Approve Resolution No. 7209 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for $50,000 with County of Los Angeles Executive Office provided by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn for additional funding for the Small Business Grant Program; 3) Approve an agreement with Avant -Garde in the not -to -exceed amount of $7,500 to provide administration services for the expansion of the Small Business Grant Program through County of Los Angeles Executive Office's $50,000 grant; 4) Authorize the City Manager and/or the Community and Economic Development Director to enter into agreements with eligible sub -recipients and purchase of supplies, programs, and equipment, and 5) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 20-1950 with Avant -Garde in the additional amount of $12,500 in CDBG-CV funds for a not -to -exceed amount of $74,500 to provide administration services for the expansion of the Small Business Grant Program. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7208 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT NO. 6 ALLOCATING FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 COVID-19 CARES ACT CDBG-CV FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,075 FOR
THE SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD) REGULATIONS
Resolution No. 7209 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF FUNDS VIA AGREEMENT FOR $50,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AGING AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR EXPANSION OF THE SMALL
BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
Agreement No. 22-2105 Agreement No. 20-1950-3
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AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following speakers addressed the City Council to speak in support of the outdoor dining program at Brewjeria Company.
• Javier Ramos
• Agustin Ruelas
• Jaime Cardenas
Jayro Queme:
• Addressed the City Council to express his support for the outdoor dining program currently at Brewjeria Company and the Metro Gold Line project.
Johnny Garcia:
• Addressed the City Council regarding bringing pickle ball to the City of Pico Rivera parks.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of June 28, 2022
3. Approved 1st Warrant Register of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 289712-289719; 289720-289765; 289767-289817 Special Check Numbers: 289711; 289766
4. Amend Resolution No. 6892 Adjusting the City Manager's Authority to Enter Into Certain Contracts on Behalf of Pico Rivera Municipal Energy (PRIME). (500)
1. Amended Resolution No. 6892 which currently grants the City Manager administrative authority to enter into energy contracts not exceeding five (5) years and expand that authority to cover contracts not exceeding 20 years on behalf of Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME) to meet state mandated obligations.
Resolution No. 7210 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AUTHORITY TO
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN CONTRACTS ON
BEHALF OF PICO RIVERA INNOVATIVE MUNICIPAL ENERGY (PRIME) BY AMENDING SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 6892
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5. Authorization to Enter Into Contract with Ocean Blue Environmental Services Inc., for Hazardous Waste Management and Emergency Response Services. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Service Agreement to Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. in an amount not -to -exceed $180,000 over three (3) years; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Professional Service Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 22-2106
6. Construction Equipment Replacement Purchase of New Caterpillar 920 14A Wheel Loader. (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of a 2022 Caterpillar Model 920 Wheel Loader in the amount of $205,721 with QUINN CAT, a vendor with Sourcewell (Contract No. 032019); and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended Construction Equipment.
7. Approve Ratification of Approval of California Choice Energy Authority Entering into Long -Term Resource Adequacy Agreements with Resi Station, LLC and Tecolote Wind, LLC on Behalf of Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy. (500)
1. Approved ratification of approval of California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) entering into long-term resource adequacy agreements with Resi Station, LLC and Tecolote Wind, LLC on behalf of Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME).
Water Authority:
8. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority regular meeting of June 28, 2022
9. Approve a Resolution for the Application to the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Grant Program — Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for Fiscal Year 2023. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 22-35 accepting the submittal of an application to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Grant Program: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for fiscal year (FY) 2023; and
2. Authorized the Executive Director to execute all documents necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations under the grant.
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Resolution No. 22-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE PICO RIVERA WATER
AUTHORITY APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF
RECLAMATION, WATERSMART WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE ADVANCE METERING
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
10. Authorize Purchase of Advance Meter Infrastructure Water Meter Lids with Ferguson Waterworks. (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of Water Meter Infrastructure (CIP No. 50072) from Ferguson Waterworks in the amount of $494,061 and authorized the Executive Director to execute an agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel.
Agreement No. 22-63
Motion by Mayor Pro TemNice President Lutz, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Lara to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through
10. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
11. Approve a Resolution Calling for Election Presenting City Council Term Limit Measure. (300)
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman provided a brief summary of the item.
City Council discussed the average number of term limit years and the number of local cities with term limits.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve recommendation as presented.
Substitute Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Elias to modify section 2.08.070 subsection (b) by replacing the language "retro active twelve years" to "lifetime twelve years" imposing a lifetime cap. Motion failed.
AYES: Elias, Lutz
NOES: Camacho, Sanchez
ABSTAIN: Lara
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Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve Resolution No. 7211 calling for the election presenting a City Council term limit measure. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz; Sanchez
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona provided an update on the City damage caused by the June 22, 2022 lightning storm and advised on the potential reinstatement of the mask mandate due to the uprising COVID-19 cases.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
In compliance with AB 1234, Councilmember Camacho reported on his attendance to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) conference that included sessions on energy and electrification of America, Federal infrastructure funding for cities, Mental Health and Mis- and Dis-information.
Councilmember Elias asked for status on the Homeowners Protection program; commented on parking concerns with the potential townhome developer Warmington Residential; and inquired about the number of business loans the City provided.
Councilmember Elias asked staff to look into adding street signage near the City's fire stations. He commented on the needed repair of the El Rancho High School Tennis courts and asked staff to look into the El Rancho Unified School District Joint Use Agreement regarding the maintenance of the Tennis Courts with City Manager Carmona responding in the affirmative. In regard to the Homeowners Protection program, City Manager Carmona stated that an update will be provided at the next meeting.
Councilmember Lara reported on the recent Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee commenting on the commencement of the design portion of the Rio Hondo Park improvement project and expressed his support for the outdoor dining program.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez asked staff to look into scheduling a joint meeting between the City and the El Rancho Unified School District and commented on the Senior Center trip to the Los Angeles Dodgers stadium for Dodger day.
Recessed to Closed Session at 8:40 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8:46 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
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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 City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council received a briefing, and that direction was provided to bring back the MOU for approval. No final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/President Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:47 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
Dr. Monica Sanchez, Mayor/ sident
ATTEST:
(74(
Anna M. Jerome, 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 July 12, 2022 and approved by the City Council on August 9, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, C. Clerk/Authority Secretary