CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, September 27, 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 6:01 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 Councilmember Lara
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognition presented to Oracio Gonzales of 011in Strategies • Veterans Resource Center Update
City Manager Carmona provided an update on the Veterans Resource Center stating that the center will be located at the Pico Rivera Senior Center Monday through Thursday with one Veterans Resource Officer and a part-time staff member. Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for November 2022. Innovation and Communications Director Hernandez stated that a web page has been dedicated to Veterans Resources on the City's new Virtual City Hall allowing residents to obtain Veteran information around the clock, make an appointment with the Veterans Resource Officer, find local Veteran organizations, and more.
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
City Council:
1. Public Hearing — General Plan Amendment No. 61 Adoption of the2021- 2029 Housing Element.
1600)
Mayor Dr. Sanchez opened the public hearing and noted that there were no written communications or public comment cards to provide public testimony.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve Resolution No. 7227 ratifying the General Plan Amendment No. 61 and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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Resolution No. 7227 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 61 FOR THE SIXTH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT, ASSOCIATED LAND USE UPDATES AND CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (SCH. NO.
2021120397)
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
John Garcia:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the Veterans Resource Center and acknowledged City Manager and City staff.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of September 13, 2022
3. Approved 5th Warrant Register of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 290220-290247; 290248-290268; 290269-290314 Special Check Numbers: None
4. Conflict -of -Interest Code Biennial Review.
(700)
(300)
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion and clarification.
5. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of August 31, 2022. (700)
1. Receive and file the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of August 31, 2022.
6. 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
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such as remote or hybrid meeting participation to promote social distancing; and
2. Took such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
7. On -Call Panel for Lobbying, Advocacy and Grant Support Services. (700)
1. Authorized the City Manager to establish an on -call, task order -based panel for lobbying, advocacy, and grant support services with Actum, LLC, Kiley & Associates, MNS Engineering, 011in Strategies, Thorn Run Partners, and Townsend Public Affairs for a performance period of three (3) base years and two (2), one-year options to extend as authorized by the City Manager; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to issue individual task orders and execute professional services agreements as needed for a not -to -exceed amount of $250,000 for each firm designated to serve as part of the panel of on - call consultants and used for task requested projects.
8. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 15-1615 to Renew the Tyler Technologies (New World Systems Software License, Maintenance and Support) Agreement for the City of Pico Rivera Financial System. (500)
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute the renewal clause in the maintenance and support agreement with Tyler Technologies, the parent company of New World Systems, Inc. for the continued maintenance and support of the City of Pico Rivera's financial system, for an amount not -to - exceed $88,200 for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 and $92,610 for FY 2023-24 by executing Amendment No. 4 to the original software license and service Agreement No. 15-1615, dated August 10, 2015.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement Amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 15-1615-4
9. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 12-1361 with the City of Downey for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services at Various Shared Signalized Intersections on Telegraph Road. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 12-1361 with the City of Downey for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services at various shared signalized intersections on Telegraph Road; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 12-1361-2
10. Pico Rivera — Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification Project (CIP No. 50075); CCL-5351(041) — Award Professional Agreement for Design and Construction Support Services. (500)
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1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG Inc.) to provide design and construction support services for the Pico Rivera -Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification Project (CIP No. 50075); CCL-5351(041) for an amount not - to -exceed $301,703; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 22-2130
11. Rosemead Boulevard Median and Parkway Beautification Project (CIP No. 50076); CCL-5351(042) — Award Professional Agreement for Design and Construction Support Services. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG Inc.) to provide design and construction support services for the Rosemead Boulevard Median and Parkway Beautification Project (CIP No. 50076); CCL-5351(042) for an amount not -to -exceed $247,032; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 22-2131
12. Urgent Repair of Telegraph Road Bridge Over Rio Hondo Channel, Bridge No. 53C0156 (0993) — (CIP No. 50096). (700)
1. Authorized the award to complete a Basis of Design Report for the pre - design of needed bridge repairs and report back to City Council with the scope of proposed bridge repairs, including anticipated total project costs and schedule; and
2. Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget by appropriating funding in the amount of $30,092 in Measure R Funds (Fund 207) to Account No. 207.70.7300-54500-CIP50096 and appropriated $30,092 in Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 400) to Account No. 400.70.7300- 54500-CIP50096.
13. Vehicle Replacement — Purchase of Nine (9) Trucks for the Streets and Parks Divisions. (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of eight (8) 2023 Ford F-150 2 -wheel drive regular cab pick-up trucks in the aggregate amount of $297,834 from National Auto Fleet Group, a vendor with Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF; and
2. Authorized the purchase of one (1) 2022 Ford F-250 super cab utility body work pick-up truck in the amount of $62,698 from Rush Truck Center in Whittier using the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA),
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Contract No. 05-47 for heavy equipment, diesel truck, bus parts and related goods and services; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended vehicles.
Water Authority:
14. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of July 12, 2022
15. Approve Agreement with Automated Water Treatment in the Amount of $113,032 for Chlorine Disinfectant Tablets. (500)
1. Approved agreement between the Pico Rivera Water Authority and Automated Water Treatment in the amount of $113,032 to provide chemical supplies including delivery services; and
2. Authorized the Executive Director to sign the agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel.
Agreement No. 22-66
16. On -Call Emergency Water System Repair Services — Award Professional onal
Services Agreements.
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of three (3) years in the total amount not -to -exceed $2,000,000 to W.A. Rasic Construction Company Inc. to provide on -call emergency water system repair services; and
2. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of three (3) years in the total amount not -to -exceed $2,000,000 to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. to provide on -call emergency water system repair services; and
3. Authorized the Executive Director to execute the agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 22-67 Agreement No. 22-68
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Lara, seconded by
Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
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4. Conflict -of -Interest Code Biennial Review.
(300)
Councilmember Elias suggested that in the future City Council have input with City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman acknowledging his request.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to rescind Resolution No. 7103 and approve City Council Resolution No. 7228 amending the City of Pico Rivera's Conflict -of -Interest Code that shall be applicable for the City Council, all specified positions under Government Code Section 87200, Commissioners, and the designated positions set forth in Appendix "A" including consultants set forth in Appendix "B" pursuant to the requirements of the State Political Reform Act.
Resolution No. 7228 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7103 AND ADOPTING A CONFLICT -OF -INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND DESIGNATED CITY
COMMISSIONERS AND EMPLOYEES BY INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 2, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
SECTION 18730, THE STANDARDIZED CONFLICT -OF -INTEREST
CODE
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz; Sanchez
NOES: None
REGULAR AGENDA: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
None
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lara and Councilmember Camacho reported on the Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee meeting where they discussed the Whittier Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard Median projects and rapid transit. Councilmember Lara reported on a meeting with the Commander of the Durfee Avenue VFW post regarding a carshow event; he asked staff to look into the graffiti on the Spreading Grounds and requested to agendize the creation of a $10K youth sports fund to help pay for sport registrations, seconded by Councilmember Camacho.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz and Councilmember Lara commented on the Proclamation presented to Alejandro Fernandez during his concert.
Councilmember Elias asked staff to look into scheduling a Parking Ad Hoc Committee meeting and requested an update on the funds for the PRIDE program and the Golf Course 5 -year profit loss report. City Manager Carmona stated that the Golf Course report will be re -sent to the City Council tomorrow and regarding the PRIDE funds, he stated that it will come before City Council for approval at a future meeting.
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Mayor Sanchez and Councilmember Camacho commented on the successful Fiestas Patrias event hosted by Ajua Jalisco at Smith Park.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance to a meet and greet with Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon and the VFW Post 77 Veterans event.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:00 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:05 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, Assistant City Manager/Interim Administrative Services Director Angelina Garcia Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union Local 721 Directors Unit
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that direction was provided to City staff. No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:06 p.m. in memory of Veteran Manuel Hernandez and 1973 El Rancho High School graduate Mark Bailey. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
Dr. Monica Sanchez, May,
ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome, Cty Clerk/Authority Secretary
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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 September 27, 2022 and approved by the City Council on October 11, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, C(y Clerk/Authority Secretary