CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor Lutz called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilmember Camacho
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Army Corps Biannual Update
US Army Corps of Engineer project manager George Sunny provided a brief presentation regarding an update on the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Modification Project including safety project status, purpose of the dam safety project, public outreach and engagement, opportunity to re-establish driving range, and project completion timeline.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month of February.
Jose Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council to express his concerns regarding Item No. 3 Approval of Ordinance Nos. 1166 and 1167 regarding the Mercury Project at 8825 Washington Boulevard and Item No. 4 Ordinance No. 1168 Removal of Unauthorized Containers Provisions and Procedures.
George Bocanegra:
• Addressed the City Council regarding Item No. 3 Approval of Ordinance Nos. 1166 and 1167 regarding the Mercury Project at 8825 Washington Boulevard.
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Mayor Lutz noted there was one (1) written communication from Mitchell M. Tsai, Attorney at Law in regard to Item No. 3 Approval of Ordinance Nos. 1166 and 1167 pertaining to the Mercury Project at 8825 Washington Boulevard.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of January 24, 2023
2. Approved 11th Warrant Register of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 290954-291057
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
3. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1166 Approving Zone Reclassification No. 325 to Change the Zone Designation from Commercial General and Mixed -Use Overlay to Mercury Specific Plan and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1167 Approving Zone Code Amendment No. 187 for the Development of a 255 -Unit Mixed Use Project Located at 8825 Washington Boulevard. (1300)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1166 approving Zone Reclassification No. 325 changing the zone classification from Commercial General and Mixed -Use Overlay to Mercury Specific Plan; and
2. Adopted Ordinance No. 1167 approving Zone Code Amendment No. 187 incorporating the Mercury Specific Plan to the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 1166 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION FROM
GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE OVERLAY ZONE TO
MERCURY SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AS
SHOWN ON ATTACHMENT "A" AND FURTHER DESIGNATED HEREIN
AS ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. 325
Ordinance No. 1167 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 18.21,
MERCURY SPECIFIC PLAN TO TITLE 18, ZONING, OF THE PICO
RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
4. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1168 Removal of Unauthorized Container Provisions and Procedures. (1100)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1168 adding Section 8.12.470 through 8.12.560 to Chapter 8.12, "Garbage and Rubbish," of Title 8, "Health and Safety," of 1 1
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the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, which will be implemented through a majority vote of the City Council.
Ordinance No. 1168 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8.12.470 THROUGH 8.12.560 TO CHAPTER 8.12 OF TITLE 8 OF THE PICO
RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE REMOVAL OF
UNAUTHORIZED CONTAINERS PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES IN
THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA
5. Planning and Veterans Commission Appointments.
(300)
1. Approved Resolution Nos. 7253 and 7254 acclaiming appointments to the Planning and Veterans Commissions.
Resolution No. 7253 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTOR: YARISMA ROCHA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR A ONE YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2023
Resolution No. 7254 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTOR: DANIEL GARCIA TO THE VETERANS COMMISSION
FOR A ONE YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2023
6. Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Pico Rivera and the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the City Acquisition of the Real Property Identified as 4865 Durfee Avenue. (1300)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7255 ratifying the purchase and sale agreement with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (Seller) and the City of Pico Rivera (City), for the City's acquisition of the real property identified as 4865 Durfee Avenue (Property) and determine that the approval is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Commonsense Exemption under Section 15060(c)(3);
2. Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 adopted budget by increasing the General Fund revenue by $928,625 for the disposal of 3900 Baybar Road; and
3. Amended FY 2022-23 adopted budget by increasing the General Fund appropriation by $510,000 for the acquisition of 4865 Durfee Avenue.
Resolution No. 7255 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 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FOR THE
CITY'S ACQUISITION OF THE REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 4865 DURFEE AVENUE, PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA 90660 (APN: 6374-015- 012)
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7. Annual Sidewalk Improvement Project (CIP No. 50080) — Reject All Bids and Re -Advertise for Construction. (500)
1. Rejected all bids for the Annual Sidewalk Improvement Project, CIP No. 50080; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to re -advertise the Notice Inviting Bids.
8. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates (HDL Companies) for Business License Tax and Tobacco Retail License Administration Services. (500)
1. Approved a professional services agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates (HDL Companies) to perform business license tax and tobacco retail license administration services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 23-2158
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.1 through 8. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Garcia (Item No. 3)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council:
9. Fiscal Year 2022-23 City of Pico Rivera Mid -Year Budget Report as of December 31, 2022. (700)
Administrative Services Director Guo provided a presentation on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Mid -Year which included the FY 2022-23 mid -year accomplishments, general fund mid -year revenues and expenditures, enterprise funds, adjustments to the general fund and other funds, the mid -year personnel adjustments and a timeline.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lara, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez to: 1) Receive and file the Mid -Year Budget Report ending December 31, 2022, which represents the balances and activity for the first and second quarters (July through December) of the 2022-23 fiscal year; 2) Approve Budget Adjustments amending the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds as outlined in Enclosures 1 — 4 of this report; and 3) Approve Position Reclassifications amending the FY 2022-23 Adopted Authorized Positions Full -Time Equivalent (FTE) as outlined in Enclosure 5 of this report. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
Parks and Recreation Department Director Yugar provided an update on the Pico Rivera Golf Course clubhouse fire and mentioned the City was awarded $20,000 grant for the sports playpass subsidy program and $100,000 grant for a mini -pitch and pickieball court from the National Recreation and Park Association.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance to a Cal Cities Conference and requested the following items to be placed on a future agenda: 1) appointment of a Public Safety Coordinator; 2) consideration of an ordinance prohibiting street takeovers; and 3) consideration for establishing safe spaces for kids; all items seconded by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez.
Councilmember Camacho recognized the newly appointed Planning and Veterans Commissioners and asked for the plastic barriers on the dais in the Council Chambers to be removed and for the Commissioners to resume attending City Council meetings with City Manager Carmona responding in the affirmative.
Mayor Pro Tem Lara reported on his attendance to a recent South East Water Coalition meeting where they discussed additional PFA's funding and resuming in -person meetings and commented on the City's PlayPass Subsidy program.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez commented on the $1.05 Million grant funding the City received from the office of State Representative Linda Sanchez for the old bus depot location project.
City Council reported on their attendance to the City Council Retreat held at the Pico Rivera Senior Center.
Mayor Lutz commented on the recent Senior Center Valentines Day Dance and requested to agendize an item on the installation of City identifying markers; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lara.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:00 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:40 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
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CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One Matter
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council received a briefing and direction was provided to City Attorney. No final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lutz adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:41 p.m. in memory of City resident's Teresa Cuellar and Silvia Centeno. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
Erik Lutz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anna M. Jerome, C.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated February 14, 2023 and approved by the City Council on February 28, 2023.
Anna M. Jerome, Cit,i Clerk
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