MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Water Authority was held in the Parks and Recreation Community Room, 6767 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor/President Lutz called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on behalf of the City Council and Water Authority.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Camacho
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilmember Garcia
City Manager Carmona noted that the City Manager Reports section of the agenda will be moved before the Public Hearing.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognitions were presented to the three (3) Pico Rivera Utility Box Art Program (Phase II) winners: Cinthia Sandoval, Mike Castro, and Michelle Fleck
• A Proclamation for Pride month
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
Public Works Director Negrete provided a brief update on the Pico Rivera Regional Bikeway Project which included the project scope, location, purpose and features, Mines Avenue improvement renderings, conceptual design renderings, and the anticipated project schedule.
PUBLIC HEARING:
City Council:
1. Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2023-25 Biennial Preliminary (Proposed) (700) Budget.
Mayor Lutz opened the public hearing and noted that there were no oral communications to provide public testimony.
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Mayor Lutz noted there was one (1) written communication received from Pico Fast Pitch Board Member Ryan Sifuentes in support of the Rio Vista Musco Lights (Field #2) project listed in the Capital Improvement Program.
Mayor Lutz closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lara to: 1) Conduct a hearing; and 2) Provide direction on the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) funding.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anita Perez/Fernando Centeno, Helpline Youth Counseling, Inc.:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the Helpline Youth Counseling center prevention programs and services.
John Soto:
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the recent Pico Rivera Golf Course Noise Assessment study.
Maria Soto:
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the recent Pico Rivera Golf Course Noise Assessment study.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming Summer events.
Moses Castillo, Dordulian Law Group Senior Detective:
• Addressed the City Council requesting City support in the homicide case of resident, Juan Orozco.
Silvia Rosales:
• Addressed the City Council requesting City support in the homicide case of resident, Juan Orozco.
Karen Orozco:
• Addressed the City Council requesting City support in the homicide case of resident, Juan Orozco.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
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2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of May 9, 2023 and special meetings of May 9, 2023 and May 31, 2023.
3. Approved 18th Warrant Register of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 291623-291928
Special Check Numbers: 11955-11956; 11997-11997
4. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1171 Prohibiting Spectators and Participants at Illegal Motor Vehicle Speed Contests or Exhibitions of Speed Known as "Street Takeovers". (1400)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1171 adding Chapter 10.84 to the Pico Rivera Municipal Code to prohibit spectators and participants at illegal motor vehicle speed contests or exhibitions of speed and to establish the forfeiture of nuisance vehicles engaged therein; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or authorized designee to accept and execute all documents necessary to implement and enforce the ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1171 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.84 OF TITLE 10 OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT
SPECTATORS AND PARTICIPANTS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED AND TO ESTABLISH
THE FORFEITURE OF NUISANCE VEHICLES ENGAGED THEREIN
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5. Rescind Resolution No. 7200, Approve a Resolution Reflecting the Correct Fiscal Year 2022-23 GANN Appropriations Limit and Adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 GANN Appropriations Limit. (700)
1. Rescinded Resolution No. 7200 and approved Resolution No. 7283 in its place reflecting the correct fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 GANN Appropriations Limit; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 7284 adopting the FY 2023-24 GANN Appropriations Limit.
Resolution No. 7283 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7200 AND IN ITS PLACE, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PROPOSED
RESOLUTION REFLECTING THE CORRECT ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Resolution No. 7284 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
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6. Approve a Resolution Updating the City's Capital Asset Capitalization Policy. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7285 updating the City's Capitalization Policy.
Resolution No. 7285 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CITY OF PICO
RIVERA'S CAPITAL ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY
7. Approve a Resolution to Adopt Projects for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7286 ratifying the road repair project(s) for fiscal year 2023-24 funded by Senate Bill 1 — The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1).
Resolution No. 7286 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF
PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 — ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 FUNDS
8. Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Three (3) Potential Applications for the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation — Recreational Trails Program Fund Grant. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7287 authorizing the submission of three (3) potential applications for the State of California's Department of Parks and Recreation — Recreational Trails Program; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents reasonably necessary for the completion of the awarded project and/or agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Resolution No. 7287 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION "RECREATIONAL
TRAILS PROGRAM" FUND GRANT
9. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Public Restroom Company for the Pico Park Outdoor Field Restroom Replacement Project (CIP No. 50085). (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Public Restroom Company, a vendor with Sourcewell (Contract No. 081721-PRM), for the purchase of one (1) SP -132 prefabricated restroom building including site supervision for installation in the amount of $353,296, and authorized the
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City Manager to execute all documents in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorized the transfer of Capital Improvement Project Fund (CIP) appropriation of $50,000 from the Rio Hondo Park Handball Court Repair project to the Pico Park Outdoor Field Restroom Replacement project.
Agreement No. 23-2198
10. Approve Two (2) Lease -Purchase Agreements with Leaf Capital Funding, LLC and a Maintenance Agreement with IBE Digital for a Production Copier for Specialized Printing. (500)
1. Approved a 63 -month lease -purchase agreement with Leaf Capital Funding, LLC for a Konica Minolta C4070 Copier in the amount of $79,406 for the lease plus $8,130 for estimated taxes for a total of $87,535;
2. Approved a 63 -month lease -purchase agreement with Leaf Capital Funding, LLC for a Programmable Cutter and Friction Feed folder for the Konica Minolta C4070 Copier in the amount of $33,636 for the lease plus $3,438 for estimated taxes for a total $ 37,073;
3. Approved a 63 -month maintenance agreement with IBE Digital for maintenance and operations of the Konica Minolta C4070 copier machine and related equipment in the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $63,000; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the copier lease and maintenance agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
11. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Passage Entertainment Inc. for Sound and Audio Engineering at all City Special Events. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Passage Entertainment Inc. for sound and audio engineering at all City Special Events, in the amount not -to -exceed amount of $100,000 per year with the option to extend for a total of two (2) years; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the purchase and PSA submission and/or related agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. No. 23-2199
12. Award a Professional Services Agreement to VCS Sound and Lighting for Stage, Lighting, and an LED Screen at all City Special Events. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to VCS Sound and lighting for the stage, lighting, and an LED screen at all City Special Events, in the amount not -to -exceed $300,000, for a three-year term with a not -to -exceed amount of $100,000 per year with the option to extend for total of two (2) years; and
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2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the PSA submission and/or related agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 23-2197
13. Hot Spot Intersection Improvements at Rosemead Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard (CIP No. 21276), Lindell Avenue Block Wall (Project) — Award of Construction Contract. (500)
1. Awarded a construction contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $107,000 to HZS Engineering dba HZS Construction for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $10,7000, (approximately 10% of the total contract amount) for construction contingency.
Agreement No. 23-2200
14. Amend a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Pico Rivera and Service Employees' International Union Local 721 — Directors Unit Members for a Three -Year Term, July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pico Rivera and the Service Employees International Union Local 721 — Directors Union (SEIU Directors).
15. ADA City Hall/City Hall West Project — Approve Construction Change Order No. 3. (500)
1. Amended fiscal year 2022-23 Adopted Budget by appropriating $220,000 from the Public Image Enhancement Fund to CIP No. 50073;
2. Approved Change Order No. 3 for changes to the contract plans and specifications for the ADA City Hall/City Hall West Project, CIP No. 50073 project, in the amount of $164,772 for a new total not -to -exceed construction contract amount of $858,869; and
3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to issue Change Order No. 3 for the project.
16. Local Roadway Safety Plan LRSPL-5351 (039) (NON-CIP NO 4700) — Receive and file. (500)
This item was pulled from the agenda for further discussion and clarification.
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17. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2023. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2023.
Water Authority:
18. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority regular meeting of May 9, 2023.
19. PFAS Treatment System Project (CIP No. 50042) — Execute Professional Services Agreements for Ion Exchange Resin and Design Services. (500)
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement to complete the scope of work under Agreement No. 21-58, in the amount not -to -exceed $1,746,134, to Calgon Carbon Corporation (Calgon Corporation), for procurement of Ion Exchange (IX) resin for treatment of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for the PFAS Treatment System Project (CIP No. 50042), and authorized the Executive Director to execute the agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel; and
2. Approved a Professional Services Agreement to complete the scope of work under Agreement No. 20-50, in the amount not -to -exceed $1,289,194, to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Jacobs Engineering), to provide engineering design and construction support services for treatment of the PFAS Treatment System Project (CIP No. 50042) and authorized the Executive Director to execute the agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel.
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Councilmember Camacho recused himself and did not participate in the vote of Consent Calendar Item No. 10 Agreements with Leaf Capital Funding, LLC and IBE Digital for a Production Copier due to Senate Bill 1439 — Campaign Contributions.
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro TemNice President Lara to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
RECUSE: Camacho (Item No. 10)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION:
16. Local Roadway Safety Plan LRSPL-5351 (039) (NON-CIP NO 47 0) Receive and file.
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Public Works Director Negrete provided a presentation covering local roadway safety plan process, project status, milestones, community comments, City collision analysis findings, signalized intersection improvements, roadway segment improvements, the four (4) E's of Traffic Safety, safety projects, citywide sign upgrade, the list of unfunded and grant awarded projects. He also commented on the process of requesting traffic calming devices and the upgraded traffic signals that include countdown timers.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lara to receive and file the Local Roadway Safety Plan. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
REGULAR AGENDA:
None
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance to a community meeting at Rivera Park with Captain Hutak regarding the community's safety concerns.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance at the Villanueva Mobilehome Park Neighborhood Watch Recognition Ceremony and requested assistance from City staff in sharing the homicide investigation information on the City's social media platforms.
Mayor Pro Tem Lara reported on his attendance at the Villanueva Mobilehome Park Neighborhood Watch Recognition Ceremony and the Southeast Water Coalition meeting where the 3M Settlement regarding PFAS was discussed. He also requested for staff to look into the City providing financial assistance to the Juan Orozco homicide investigation, seconded by Councilmember Camacho.
City Council reported on their attendance to the Annual California Contract Cities Seminar in Indian Wells; the International Council of Shopping Centers Las Vegas Premier event; the Santo Fish Seafood Restaurant grand opening; and the City's Memorial Day event.
Mayor Lutz reported on his attendance at a Gateway Cities Council of Government's meeting, the US Conference of Mayors in Columbus, Ohio, the Rio Hondo College Scholarship Fundraiser event, and the Old Towne Orange Tour -Historic Whittier Boulevard with City staff and other agencies officials. He also mentioned the Pio Pico Woman's Club Luau event on June 14, 2023 and requested for staff to look into renaming the Pico Rivera Library in honor of Gloria Molina, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lara.
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Recessed to Closed Session at 7:07 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:46 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
BKK Working Group Confidential Agreement related to the BKK Class I Landfill Cost Recovery Efforts
One Matter
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City Council unanimously approved the agreement. Direction was provided to the City Attorney to execute and forward agreement to BKK Working Group. No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. _:_..-• ; r
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Pico Rivera vs 3M Company, et al.
U.S. District Court Case No. 2:22-cv-0066-RMG
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated the City Council received a briefing and direction was provided to the City Attorney. No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
c. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that direction was provided to the City Attorney and the item will be brought before the City Council at the next City Council meeting.
No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/President Lutz adjourned the City Council and Water Authority meeting at 7:50 p.m. in memory of El Rancho High School Alumni and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
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Erik Lutz, Mayor/President
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ATTEST:
Cynthia A la, Jr. Deputy City Clerk/Interim Agency Secretary I hereby bertify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated June 13, 2023, and approved by the City Council and on June 27, 2023.
Cynthia A •la^Jr. Deputy City Clerk/Interim Agency Secretary