CITY COUNCIL
ROLL CALL:
Mayor/Chairman/President:
Erik Lutz
Mayor Pro TemporeNice ChairmanNice President:
Andrew C. Lara
Councilmembers/Directors/Commissioners:
Gustavo V. Camacho - Remote "Just Cause"
John R. Garcia
Dr. Monica Sanchez - Remote "Just Cause"
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Special Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Community Room
6767 Passons Boulevard
Next Resolution No. 7293
Next Ordinance No. 1173
Next Agreement No. 23-2218
Successor Agency to PRRA
Next Resolution No. SA -23-27
Next Ordinance No. SA -01
Next Agreement No. S23-006
Housing Assistance Agency
Next Resolution No. HA -107
Next Ordinance No. HA -16
Water Authority
Next Resolution No. 23-36
Next Ordinance No. 23-01
Next Agreement No. 23-71
Public Financing Authority
Next Resolution No. PFA-23-13
Meeting jointly and regularly with the Pico Rivera Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency (as needed); Pico Rivera *Housing Assistance Agency (as needed); Pico Rivera Water Authority (as needed); and Public Financing Authority (as needed) INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Garcia
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PUBLIC HEARING(S):
City Council:
1. Public Hearing — Zone Reclassification No. 328, Zone Code Amendment No. 190 and Addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration. (1300) a) Open public hearing
b) Memo from City Manager
c) Written Communications
d) Oral Communications
e) Close public hearing
f) Recommendation:
1. Approve a resolution and introduce an ordinance approving Zone Reclassification No. 328 to apply an R-40 Overlay Zone to the housing element sites;
2. Approve a resolution and introduce an ordinance approving Zone Code Amendment No. 190; and
3. Approve an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION TO APPLY AN R-40 OVERLAY TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT SITES AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO AND FURTHER DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 328 AND APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SIXTH CYCLE 2021- 2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 ZONING OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 18.09
ESTABLISHING THE R-40 OVERLAY ZONE AS HEREIN REFERRED TO AS ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 190
Resolution No. 7293 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 328 TO APPLY AN R-40 OVERLAY TO THE
HOUSING ELEMENT SITES AND APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SIXTH CYCLE 2021- 2029 HOUSING ELEMENT DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 328
Resolution No. 7294 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18 ZONING OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL
CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING
ELEMENT DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO.
190 APPROVED
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEMS, PLEASE FILL OUT A GREEN PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FORM
AND PROVIDE IT TO THE STAFF MEMBER AT THE BACK TABLE BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and city of residency for the record. You have three (3) minutes to make your remarks. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2, members of the City Council may only: 1) respond briefly to statements made or questions posed by the public; 2) ask a question for clarification; 3) provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information; 4) request staff to report to the City Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter raised by the public; and 5) direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
City Council members cannot comment on items that are not listed on a posted agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
All items listed on the Consent Calendar may be acted on by a single motion without separate discussion. Any motion relating to a Resolution or Ordinance shall also waive the reading of the titles in full and include its adoption as appropriate. If discussion or separate vote on any item is desired by a Councilmember or staff, that item may be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• City Council special meeting July 7, 2023.
Recommendation: Approve
3. 2nd Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 292165-292331
Special Check Numbers: 12302
Recommendation: Approve
APPROVED
(700)
APPROVED
4. Establishing a Compensation Fee for the Veterans Commissioners. (300) Recommendation:
1. Approve a resolution establishing a compensation fee for the Veterans Commission.
Resolution No. 7295 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION
FOR MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS COMMISSION APPROVED
5. Approve a Resolution Ratifying the Investment Policy for the City of Pico Rivera for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (700)
Recommendation:
1. Approve a resolution ratifying the Investment Policy for the City of Pico Rivera for fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 to include Placement Service Funds as permissible investments for the City;
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2. Authorize staff to establish an Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) account with the Commercial Bank of California to optimize the City's investment portfolio; and
3. Authorize staff to transfer $10 million from the Local Agency Investment Fund account to the newly established ICS account.
Resolution No. 7296 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 APPROVED
6. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 20-1932 with JAS Pacific for Building and Safety Services. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 20-1932 with JAS Pacific, increasing the contract amount for an additional amount of $516,000, for a total not -to -exceed contract amount of $1,126,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 20-1932-4
APPROVED
7. Telegraph Road Bridge Over the Rio Hondo Channel — Approval of Maintenance Agreement Between the Cities of Downey, Commerce and Pico Rivera. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Approve a joint Bridge Maintenance Agreement for the Telegraph Road Bridge over the Rio Hondo Channel with the cities of Downey and Commerce; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED
8. Resurfacing Overlay and Reconstruction Project (CIP No. 50048) — Approve Contract Change Order No. 1. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 for changes to the contract plans and specifications for the Resurfacing Overlay and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 50048, in the amount of $188,471.61 for a total not -to -exceed construction contract amount of $9,003,616.61;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to issue CCO. No. 1 for the project; and
3. Approve increasing Task Order to PPM Group for additional construction management and inspection services for the project in the amount of $104,842.50, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $237,682.50. APPROVED
9. Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrades (CIP No. 21348), Federal Project No. HSIPL- 5351 (037) — Notice of Completion. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Accept the work completed for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrades Project, HSIPL-5351 (037) (CIP No. 21348), constructed by California Professional
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Engineering, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk's Office to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angels County Registrar -Recorder;
2. Approve contract change orders in the total amount of $102,655 for additional work performed on the project and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contract change orders; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention and all other monies due in accordance with the statutory waiting period upon recordation of the Notice of Completion. APPROVED
10. Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification Project No. 50075, CCL- 5351(041); and Rosemead Boulevard Median and Parkway Beautification Project No. 50076, CCL -5351(042) — Reject Bids. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Reject all bids for the Pico Rivera — Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification Project No. 50075, CL -5351(041); and Rosemead Boulevard Median and Parkway Beautification Project No. 50076, CCL-5351(042); and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to re -advertise the Notice Inviting Bids. APPROVED
11. Fourth Quarter Treasurer's Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of June 30. 2023 — Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (700) Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, which represents balances and activities for the fourth quarter (April through June) of the 2022-23 fiscal year; and
2. Receive and file the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of June 30, 2023. APPROVED
12. Cancellation of the August 8, 2023 and August 22, 2023 City Council Regular Meetings. (100)
Recommendation:
1. Approve the cancellation of the August 8, 2023 and August 22, 2023 City Council Regular meetings; and
2. Direct the Jr. Deputy City Clerk to post a Notice of Cancellation for both meetings by August 2, 2023.
APPROVED
Successor Agency:
13. Minutes:
• Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency regular meeting April 11, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file APPROVED
14. Approve a Resolution Ratifying the Investment Policy for the Successor Agency for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (700)
Recommendation:
1. Approve a resolution ratifying the Investment Policy for the Successor Agency for fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 to include Placement Service Funds as permissible investments for the Successor Agency;
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2. Authorize staff to establish an Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) account with the Commercial Bank of California to optimize the City's investment portfolio; and
3. Authorize staff to transfer $10 million from the Local Agency Investment Fund account to the newly established ICS account.
Resolution No. SA -23-27A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 APPROVED
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
REGULAR AGENDA:
15. Approve the Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME) Power Choice Solar and Battery Residential Program. (1100)
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME) Power Choice Solar and Battery Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manger to negotiate and execute all contracts related to the PRIME Power Choice Solar and Battery Residential Program through a partnership with Participate Energy, LLC and Tesla Energy Operations, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
APPROVED
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234
REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS)
CLOSED SESSION:
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 6383-001-025 and 6383-001-026
Agency Negotiator Parties: Steve Carmona, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Berenice Constant
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Council was brief; direction provided; no final action taken and there was nothing further to report.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Consideration of initiation of litigation in one matter Council was brief; direction provided; no final
action taken and there was nothing further to
report.
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Carmona, Assistant City Manager Garcia, and Human Resources Director Shirinian
Council was brief; direction provided; no final
action taken and there was nothing further to
report.
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Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721 Part -Time ADJOURNMENT: 7:44
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Cynthia Ayala, Jr. Deputy City Clerk, for the City of Pico Rivera, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing notice was posted at the Pico Rivera City Hall bulletin board, Pico Rivera website www.pico- rivera.orq, Parks and Recreation Office, Pico Rivera Post Office and Parks: Smith, Pico and Rivera which are available for the public to view on this 31st, day of July 2023.
Dated this 31st, day of July 2023.
Cynthia Ayala
Jr. Deputy City Clerk
SB343 NOTICE
In compliance with and pursuant to the provisions of SB343 any public writing distributed by the City Clerk to at least a majority of the City Council Members regarding any item on this regular meeting agenda will be available on the City's website.
Council Meeting Seating Chart
Cynthia Ayala
Jr. Deputy City Clerk
Arnold Alvarez-Glasman
City Attorney
Steven Carmona
City Manager
Angelina Garcia
Assistant City Manager
Javier Hernandez
Office of Innovation &
Communkatlons Director
1 1
1 1
1 Gustavo V. Camacho Andrew C. Lara
Councilmember Mayor Pro Tempore
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Erik Lutz
Mayor
Dr. Monica Sanchez Johnny Garcia
Councilmember Councilmember
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1 Jodi Hutak
Sheriff's Captain
' Pam Yugar
Parks & Recreation Director
I
Noe Magnate
Public Works Director
1 1
Alvle Betancourt
Community & Economic
Development Director
Itarine Shirinian
Human Resources Director
I Jane Guo
Finance Director
STATEMENT REGARDING DECORUM AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
If you wish to speak at the time set aside for public comments, the City Council has established the following standards and Rules of Decorum as allowed by State law. • Public comment is limited to those portions of the meeting referred to as Public Comments. These portions are intended for members of the public to address the City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Assistance Agency or Water Authority on matters related to agendas or any other items under the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council or Agencies. Please fill out the desired color -coded card prior to the start of the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Once the meeting has begun, no further cards will be accepted. • A yellow Public Hearing Comment Request card must be completed to speak during a Public Hearing.
• A green Public Comment Request — Card is for those wishing to address the Council/Agency on agenda items or any other items under the subject jurisdiction of the City Council/Agency.
• Citizens may address the Council, Successor Agency or Housing Assistance Agency once for a maximum of three minutes. After each speaker returns to his/her seat, the Mayor shall determine the time and manner of response, but typically if answers are available, they will be given after all speakers have had an opportunity to address the City Council.
• Members of the audience are asked to refrain from clapping or otherwise speaking from their seats. Those not meeting the standards for decorum may be escorted from the meeting.
RULES OF DECORUM CAN BE FOUND IN THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.08.050 AS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE 783 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 20, 1990 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 822 (SEPTEMBER 21, 1992) AND 1020 (MARCH 21, 2006).