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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 25, 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 6:06 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Camacho
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
City Council:
None
1. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit No. 747; Zone Reclassification No. 326; General Plan Amendment No. 58; Tentative Parcel Map No. 83251 to Construct a Warehouse and Print Shop on a 19.06 Acre Site Located at the Southwest Quadrant of Beverly Boulevard and the 605 Freeway. (1300) Mayor Dr. Sanchez opened the public hearing.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez noted there was one written communication from Mr. Jose Sanchez in favor of the project and shared his concerns.
Oral Communication(s):
The following public speakers addressed City Council in support of the project. • Jayson Baiz
• Ralph Velador
• Ernesto Pantoja
• Kevin Le
• Angel Garcia
• Edgar Estrada
• Jacky Villanueva speaking on behalf of Alex Navarro
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The following public speakers addressed City Council in favor of the project but expressed specific concerns.
• Jose Sanchez
• Lizet Villalobos
• Rosela Carreon
• Isaac Lara
Planning Division Senior Planner Hernandez provided a PowerPoint presentation including the project's location and description, a brief history of the property, traffic impact study, construction route, community outreach, public comments from the community, Beverly Boulevard Landscaping, Community Benefits and presented project renderings.
Brian Sorensen with InSite Property group gave further details on the project, specifically traffic flow with vehicles traveling through Eduardo Street during the time of construction timeframe.
City Council discussed the bridge aesthetics, road and traffic concerns with the additional semi -truck traffic, City signage on the north and south bound lanes of the 605 freeway, no left turn for semi -trucks onto Beverly Boulevard heading West, negative impacts to surrounding community, and weight of current access bridge.
In regard to the no left turn for semi -trucks, Mr. Sorensen stated that they will look into enforcement options such as ticket cameras.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Elias to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 7229 ratifying Conditional Use Permit No. 747 to develop a warehouse and print shop on a 19.06 -acre site; 2) Approve Resolution No. 7230 ratifying General Plan Amendment No. 58 to change the land use designation from Public Faculties to Industrial for three parcels 8130-024-006; 8130-024-007; and 8130-024-825; 3) Approve Resolution No. 7231 and introduce Ordinance No. 1162 approving Zone Reclassification No. 326 to change the zoning from Public Facility to Industrial Planned Development for three (3) parcels 8130-024-006; 8130-024-007; and 8130-024-825; 4) Approve Resolution No. 7232 ratifying Tentative Parcel Map No. 83251 to merge seven (7) parcels into one (1); and 5) Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7229 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 747 AND ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION & MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM TO CONSTRUCT A WAREHOUSE BUILDING AND PRINT
SHOP FACILITY ON A 19.06 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF BEVERLY BOULEVARD AND THE 605
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FREEWAY IN THE INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IPD)
ZONED DISTRICT
Resolution No. 7230 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
FROM PUBLIC FACILITIES (P -F) TO INDUSTRIAL (I) FOR THE PROPERTIES WITH APN 8130-024-006; 8130-024-007 AND 8130-024- 825, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "A" AND
FURTHER DESIGNATED HEREIN AS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 58
Resolution No. 7231 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CHANGE OF
ZONE CLASSIFICATION FROM PUBLIC FACILITY (P -F) TO
INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IPD) FOR THE PROPERTIES WITH ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 8130-024-006; 8130-024-007; & 8130-024-825 FURTHER DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 326
Ordinance No. 1162 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION FROM
PUBLIC FACILITY (P -F) TO INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IPD) FOR THE PROPERTIES WITH ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS
8130-024-006; 8130-024-007 & 8130-024-825 AS SHOWN ON
ATTACHMENT "A" AND FURTHER DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 326 (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION) Resolution No. 7232 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 83251 TO CONSOLIDATE SEVEN (7) PROPERTIES INTO ONE (1) PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
OF BEVERLY BOULEVARD AND INTERSTATE 605 (FREEWAY) IN
THE INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IPD) ZONE
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Edgar Estrada:
• Addressed the City Council regarding concerns with the walkways at Rivera Park.
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Jose Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council with concerns regarding Item No. 11, Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to Provide Mobilehome Rent Implementation and Administration Services.
Mario Rosas:
• Addressed the City Council regarding a tree on Layman Avenue and candidate Raul Elias' vision on lowering City taxes.
Johanna Rosas:
• Addressed the City Council to provide an update on her daughter's health and her concerns she had with Beverly Hospital.
Diego Rubalcava-Alvarez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding Item No. 11, Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to Provide Mobilehome Rent Implementation and Administration Services and the cost savings.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events.
The following Mobilehome residents thanked the City Council for their support on the rent control ordinance recently adopted by City Council. • Amelia Rojo
• Reyna Mendivil
• Maria Camacho
• Maria Aguilar
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of October 11, 2022 • Received and filed Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of June 9, 2022
3. Approved 7th Warrant Register of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 290399-290434; 290435-290480
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
4. Approval of a Resolution Ratifying the Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy 2022 Integrated Resource Plan. (1100)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7233 ratifying the Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy 2022 Integrated Resource Plan.
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Resolution No. 7233 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PICO RIVERA
INNOVATIVE MUNICIPAL ENERGY'S 2022 INTEGRATED RESOURCE
PLAN
5. 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.
6. First Quarter Treasurer's Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of September 30, 2022 — Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, which represents balances and activities for the first quarter (July through September) of the 2022-23 fiscal year; and
2. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of September 30, 2022.
7. Memorandum of Understanding with the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce. (500)
Item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further consideration and clarification.
8. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Willdan Engineering Professional Services Agreement No. 19-1891 and to Elie Farah Inc. Professional Services Agreement No. 19-1892. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Willdan Engineering Professional Services Agreement No. 19-1891 in an amount not -to -exceed $120,000 and extend the term to June 20, 2024, for traffic engineering services related to the Public Works Department;
2. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Elie Farah Inc. Professional Services Agreement No. 19-1892 in an amount not -to -exceed $120,000 and extend the term to June 20, 2024, for traffic engineering services related to the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement Amendments in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 19-1891-1 Agreement No. 19-1892-1
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9. Approval of a Low -Income Youth Sports Subsidy Program (Pico Rivera PIayPASS). (500)
1. Approved the creation of the Pico Rivera PIayPASS Program, a low - Income Youth Sports Subsidy Program;
2. Approved an appropriation of $10,000 from fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 General Fund operating surplus to Account No. 100.80.8103.54100 (Special Departmental Expenses) in FY 2022-23 to fund the Pico Rivera PIayPASS Program; and
3. Authorized the Director of Parks and Recreation to develop and implement program guidelines.
10. Amendment No. 2 to Maintenance Services Agreement No. 19-1915 with General Building Management Company for Janitorial Services. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Maintenance Services Agreement No. 19- 1915 with General Building Management Co., to increase the contract amount in an amount not -to -exceed $148,010 to exercise the first of two, one (1) year optional renewals for janitorial services for the period of October 23, 2022, through October 22, 2023;
2. Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budget by increasing Expense Account No. 100.40.4031-54500 (Facilities Maintenance, Contracted Services) in the amount of $54,080 and Revenue Account No. 100.00.0000-47610 (Cost Reimbursements) in the amount of $54,080 for the additional services for Los Angeles County Library; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Maintenance Services Agreement No. 19-1915 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 19-1915-2
11. Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to Provide Mobilehome Rent Implementation and Administration Services. (500)
1. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for a three-year period for an amount not -to - exceed $300,000; and
2. Approved an appropriation of $300,00 from the fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 General Fund operating surplus to Account No. 100.30.3010-54500 (Administration -Contracted Services) in FY 2022-23.
Agreement No. 22-2137
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
7. Memorandum of Understanding with the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce. (500)
Councilmember Elias inquired about co -mingling of City funds on behalf of the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Carmona stated that the MOU includes language allowing the City to audit the Chamber of Commerce financial books.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Dr. Sanchez to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz; Sanchez
NOES: None
REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
12. First Reading — Introduce an Ordinance for Illegal Solid Waste Collection and Hauling.
This item was pulled from the agenda and continued to the next City Council meeting.
13. First Reading — Introduce an Ordinance for the 2022 California Building Codes, Amending Title 15, Building and Construction, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (1300)
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to: 1) Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 1163 adopting by reference the 2022 California Building Codes and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, Amending Title 15, Building and Construction, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code; 2) Approve Resolution No. 7234 setting forth findings for the required amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Codes relative to local climatic, topographic, and geologic conditions; and 3) Set a public hearing date for November 8, 2022. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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Ordinance No. 1163 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED
CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PARTS 1 THROUGH 6, AND 8 THROUGH
12 OF TITLE 24 OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION)
Resolution No. 7234 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODES RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC,
TOPOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona introduced newly hired Community and Economic Development Department Director, Alvaro "Alvie" Betancourt and newly promoted Administrative Services Director, Jane Guo; and commented on the October Monthly City Manager Report.
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar provided an updated on the Veterans Resource Center noting that the center will begin taking appointments with the Veterans Resource Officer as of November 7, 2022 and mentioned the Veterans Day Ceremony scheduled for Friday, November 11, 2022.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Elias requested an update on the Veterans Commission and clarification on the Golf Course Profit and Loss report with City Manager Carmona stating that an update will be brought before the City Council in the future. In regard to the Veterans Commission, Mayor Dr. Sanchez stated that applications are currently being accepted and that appointments to the commission would take place in January 2023.
Councilmember Camacho asked City Manager Carmona to clarify what the effects to the City would be if the one percent sales tax were to be eliminated.
Mayor Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance to the Armenian Mesrobian School's New Gymnasium and Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking event and mentioned the Morning Mingle with Our Mayor event on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Tierra Mia Coffee.
CLOSED SESSION(S):
None
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dr. Sanchez adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:29 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
Dr. Monica Sanchez, Ma
ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome, Cit /Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated October 25, 2022 and approved by the City Council on November 8, 2022.
Anna M. Jerome, Cj' Clerk
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