CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, Water Authority and Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor/President/Chairman Dr. Sanchez called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on behalf of the City Council, Water Authority and Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency.
PRESENT: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember/Commissioner/Director Elias PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilmember/Commissioner/Director Lara SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognition presented to Kenneth Gonzales Jr. for his outstanding support to the Pico Rivera Veterans Resource Center
• Certificate of Recognition presented to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Pico Rivera Station for their support in the Mayor's Empowerment Conference for Young Men
Recessed to Closed Session at 6:08 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 6:26 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: GA Technical Services Inc. vs City of Pico Rivera, et.al., County of Los Angeles
Case No. 22NWCV00412
One Case
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council approved the settlement agreement by a unanimous vote and authorized the resolution with the surety. No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Daniel Borunda, Sera Collection Research Services, LLC:
• Addressed the City Council regarding COVID-19 vaccine and testing sites in Pico Rivera.
Malik Tariq Mahmood:
• Addressed the City Council regarding spreading peace in the community.
Jose Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding public records act requests and transparency in government.
Lilia Carreon, President of the El Rancho Federation of Teachers:
• Addressed the City Council to thank the City for their collaboration in the El Rancho Unified School District's bookfair event.
Fred Zermeno, Representative from the Office of Senator Bob Archuleta:
• Addressed the City Council to thank Councilmember Elias for his years of service, Councilmember Camacho on his reelection and Mayor Dr. Sanchez on her year of Mayorship.
Linda Sanchez, Congresswoman:
• Addressed the City Council to present Congressional certificates of recognition to Councilmember Elias and Mayor Dr. Sanchez.
Matt Johnson, Representative from the Office of Supervisor Janice Hahn:
• Addressed the City Council to present commendation certificates to Councilmember Elias and Mayor Dr. Sanchez.
Aldo Macias Arrellano, Representative from the Office of Tax Assessor Prang:
• Addressed the City Council to thank Councilmember Elias for his years of service, congratulated Councilmember Camacho on his reelection, Councilmember Garcia on his election and Mayor Dr. Sanchez on her year of Mayorship.
Maria Aguilar:
• Addressed the City Council to thank Councilmember Elias for his years of service and congratulated Councilmember Camacho on his reelection and Mayor Dr.
Sanchez on her year of Mayorship.
Lorena Magana, Los Angeles County Office of Education:
• Addressed the City Council to present a certificate of recognition to Mayor Dr.
Sanchez.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
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City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of November 8, 2022
2. Approved 9th Warrant Register of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 290553-290723
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
3. Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Pico Rivera and the City of Montebello for The Real Property Identified as 5055 Passons Boulevard. (500)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7241 ratifying the purchase and sale agreement (PSA) with the City of Montebello (Seller) and the City of Pico Rivera, (City) for the real property identified as 5055 Passons Boulevard (Property) and determined that the approval is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15312 — Class 12 Surplus Government Property Sales and the Commonsense Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3);
2. Accepted the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District grant of $1,000,000 and amended the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budget accordingly;
3. Approved an appropriation of $1,000,000 for the cost of the land and amended the FY 2022-23 budget accordingly; and
4. Approved an additional appropriation of $270,000 from the unappropriated General Fund balance to be transferred to the Capital Project Fund to fund the remaining unfunded cost of the land.
Resolution No. 7241 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA,
CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA FOR
THE REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 5055 PASSONS BOULEVARD, PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA 90660 (APN: 6377-007-270)
4. Appointment of Representative to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees. (100)
1. Appointed Councilmember Gustavo Camacho to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District for a two-year term, effective January 2, 2023.
5. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of October 31, 2022 and November 30, 2022. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Report as of October 31, 2022, and November 30, 2022.
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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 such as remote or hybrid meeting participation to promote social distancing; and
2. Took such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
7. Accept Funds from the California Energy Commission Grant Application for Automated Permit Processing. (700)
1. Accepted grant funds in the amount of $60,000 from the California Energy Commission (CEC) California Automated Permit Processing (CaIAPP) Program and increased the fiscal year (FY) budget to Account No. 699.00.0000-45000 (State Grant) by $60,000;
2. Approved an appropriation of $60,000 from grant funds and amended FY 2022-23 budget for Account No. 699.30.4020-54500 (Contracted Services) by $60,000; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute all related grant documents.
8. Vehicle Replacement — Purchase of One Public Works Fleet Truck with Rugby Dump Body for the Streets and Parks Division. (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of one (1) 2023 Ford F-550, 2 -wheel drive supercab truck, with an 11 -foot rugby dump body in the amount of $89,504 from National Auto Fleet Group, a vendor with Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended vehicles.
Successor Agency:
9. Minutes:
• Approved the Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of November 8, 2022
10. Resolution Declaring Agency -Owned Property Having Assessor Parcel Number 6373-019-901 as Exempt Surplus Land and Approving the Sale of the Property to the Adjacent Property Owner. (1500)
1. Approved Resolution No. SA -22-25 of the Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency (Successor Agency) declaring the real property having Assessor Parcel Number 6373-019-901 (Property) as Exempt Surplus Land and approved the sale of the Property to the adjacent property owner (Purchaser) and determined that the approval of 1 1
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the resolution categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15312 — Class 12 Surplus Government Property Sales and the Common Sense Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
Resolution No. SA -22-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE PICO RIVERA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
DECLARING AGENCY -OWNED PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY
1,144 SQUARE FEET HAVING ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6373-
019-901 AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE §54221(f)(1)(B) AND APPROVING THE SALE OF
THE PROPERTY TO THE CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY OWNER
Water Authority:
11. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority regular meeting of September 27, 2022
12. Advance Meter Infrastructure (CIP No. 50072) — Award Professional Services Agreement. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to MeterSys to provide implementation consulting services for the Advance Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Project (CIP No. 50072) for an amount not -to -exceed $208,150 and authorized the Executive Director to execute an agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel.
Agreement No. 22-69
Motion by Mayor Pro TemNice President/Vice Chairman Lutz, seconded by Camacho to approve Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 1 through 12. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
REGULAR AGENDA:
Citv Council:
None
13. Official Results of November 8, 2022 — General Municipal Election in the City of Pico Rivera. (300)
City Manager Carmona stated that the results of the election are before the City Council to adopt the resolution declaring the results of the election.
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Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lutz to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 7242 reciting the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law; 2) Receive and file Exhibit "A", Certificate of Canvass and Statement of Votes Cast as provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk; and 3) Acknowledge and officially adopt Ordinance No. 1164 ratifying the Pico Rivera Business License Fee Adjustment Measure AB and Ordinance No. 1165 ratifying the Pico Rivera Term Limits for Members of the City Council Measure F. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7242 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
Ordinance No. 1164 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.12.020 OF CHAPTER 5.12, TITLE 5 OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO SET BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR ALL BUSINESSES
OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA
Ordinance No. 1165 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.08.070 IN CHAPTER 2.08 OF TITLE 2 OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ENACT TERM LIMITS ON MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA
AYES: Camacho, Elias, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez
NOES: None
14. Outgoing Comments.
Councilmember Elias thanked his students and neighbors for their encouragement and support. He stated that it was an honor serving this community and will continue his commitment as a resident.
15. Administration of the Oath of Office to Newly Elected City Council Members.
City Clerk Jerome administered the Oath of Office to newly elect Councilmember John Garcia.
Congresswoman Sanchez administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Gustavo Camacho.
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16. City Council Reorganization.
a. Office of Mayor of Pico Rivera.
City Clerk Jerome called for nominations for the Office of Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Lutz was nominated by Councilmember Camacho. Noting no further names, the nomination period was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz was nominated and selected to serve as Mayor of the City of Pico Rivera pursuant to a 5-0 vote.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
b. Office of Mayor Pro Tempore of Pico Rivera.
Mayor Lutz called for nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Councilmember Lara was nominated by Councilmember Garcia. Noting no further names, the nomination period was closed.
Councilmember Lara was nominated and selected to serve as the Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Pico Rivera pursuant to a 5-0 vote.
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AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
c. Comments from Mayor
Incoming Mayor Lutz congratulated newly elected Councilmember Garcia on his election and Councilmember Camacho on his reelection and stated he looks forward to working together with State officials and City staff in moving the City in the right direction.
d. Comments from Mayor Pro Tempore
Mayor Pro Tempore Lara congratulated newly elected Councilmember Garcia on his election and Councilmember Camacho on his reelection and thanked Councilmember Dr. Sanchez for her time of Mayorship and outgoing Councilmember Elias for his leadership during his term in office.
e. Comments from Council Members
Councilmember Camacho thanked Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, the voters, family, friends, campaign volunteers and City staff for their continued support and Councilmember Dr. Sanchez for her leadership and mayorship. He stated he looks forward to continue building a bigger and better Pico Rivera.
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Councilmember Garcia expressed his gratitude to residents, family and friends for their support during the elections and to those who volunteered in his campaign. He stated that he looks forward to working with fellow City Councilmembers, City staff, and the Sheriffs Department in taking the City to greater heights and improve the residents quality of life.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez congratulated newly elected Councilmember Garcia on his election, Councilmember Camacho on his reelection and newly appointed Mayor Lutz on his appointment. She presented a year-end review during her term as Mayor that highlighted housing and development, the Historic Whittier Boulevard Revitalization program kick-off, sustainability, Gateway Cities 2022 Energy Action Award recipient, public health and Veterans Affairs, PFOA's and PFO's funding for the City's water contaminants, vaccination clinics, Veterans Resource Center Grand Opening, established the Veterans Commission, Cultural and Heritage events, Avenida Vicente Fernandez street renaming, new Sister City Tlajomulco, Jalisco Mexico, return of the Summer Street Fest events, opening of the Roldan Futsal Mini -pitch, the Young Woman's and Men's Empowerment Conferences, received $17 million in State funding, and launched the City's new Virtual City Hall. Councilmember Dr. Sanchez thanked residents for their vote and family for their continued support and stated that it was an honor serving as the City's Mayor in 2022 and looks forward to continuing to build the future of this community as part of the City Council.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona provided an update on the following projects: Smith Park Pool, Rio Hondo Park Renovation, the Pad Park, and the Dog Park stating that some projects will be completed in 2023 while others will be continuing until after 2023. He stated that the first City Council meeting of January 2023 will be DARK; the City Council Retreat will be in February and mentioned the City was awarded the 2022 Energy Action Award and an Achievement of Excellence award in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021. City Manager Carmona introduced newly hired Human Resources Director Karine Shirinian and Victor Ferrer, Principal Analyst for the Office of Sustainability/PRIME.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lara reported on the recent Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee meeting where the Smith Park Pool project designs and financing was discussed.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez commented on the City's Holiday Food Distribution and Holiday Festival events, the American Legion's Toy Giveaway event and the El Rancho Unified School District's Book Distribution event held at Ochoa Academy.
Mayor Lutz highlighted the City's Holiday Festival and Holiday Food Distribution and commented his attendance at the Hope Community Church event. 1 1
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CLOSED SESSION(S):
ADJOURNMENT:
None
Mayor/President/Chairman Lutz adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:20 p.m. in memory of Efrain Aguilar, Tommy Guillen, Silvia De La Rosa, and Henrietta Salazar.
There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
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a M. Jerome, C. y Clerk/Authority Secretary/Agency Secretary I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council, Water Authority and Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency regular meeting dated December 13, 2022 and approved by the City Council/Water Authority/Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency on January 24, 2023.
Anna M. Jerome, C. , Clerk/Authority Secretary/Agency Secretary