Tuesday, September 26, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the City Authority was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor/President Lutz called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
ABSENT: None
*Councilmember/Commissioner Dr. Sanchez arrived at 6:21 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Kimberly Garcia, Parks & Recreation Commission
• Gil Perez, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Commissioner Perez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Commissioner Garcia
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Rio Hondo College Presentation
Rio Hondo College President Dr. Marilyn Flores, Ph.D. and Board of Trustees for Area 2 member Vicky Santana provided a brief PowerPoint presentation which included an introduction of the members of the Rio Hondo Board of trustees, Rio Hondo College's 2022-2023 accomplishments, courses held at the Rio Hondo Educational Center in Pico Rivera, and recognized the City of Pico Rivera for its continued support. President Dr.
Flores also addressed several important topics during the discussion, including the college's increase in transfer rates, the transfer program, the various degrees and certificates offered, the introduction of the first Bachelor's degree in Auto Tech, the admission requirements, the tuition -free program for the first two years, and the resources available to assist students with book fees.
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 October.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
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City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of September 12, 2023 • Received and filed the Parks & Recreation regular meeting of August 10, 2023
2. Approved 4t" Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 292650-292739
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
3. Second Reading — Adopt Ordinance No. 1175 Amending Section 2.55.040, Meetings — Time and Place, to Chapter 2.55 of Title 2 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (300)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1175 amending Section 2.55.040, Meetings — Time and Place, to Chapter 2.55, Veterans Commission, of Title 2, Administration and Personnel, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 1175 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.55 TO TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, OF
THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VETERANS
COMMISSION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
4. Second Reading — Adopt Ordinance No. 1176 Amending Section 2.54.020, Membership -Term, to Chapter 2.54, Sister City Commission, of Title 2 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (300)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1176 amending Section 2.54.020, Membership - Term, to Chapter 2.54, Sister City Commission, of Title 2, Administration and Personnel, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 1176 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.54 TO TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, OF
THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SISTER
CITY COMMISSION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5. Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy Power Content Label and Attestation for the Year 2022. (1100)
1. Approved the attestation endorsing the accuracy of the Annual Report and Power Content Label (PCL) to meet California's Power Source Disclosure Program requirements.
6. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of August 31, 2023. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of August 31, 2023.
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7. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 18.1825 with Mariposa Landscape, Inc. to Modify Agreement Compensation and Extend Routine Landscape Maintenance Services on a Month -to -Month Basis for Six Months. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 18-1825 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. in the amount not -to -exceed $187,700, which includes $126,200 ($21,028 per month) for routine maintenance services on a month -to -month basis for six months maximum and $61,500 ($20,475 per month) for services rendered from July through September 2023; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 18-1825-3
8. City Branding, Signage & Furniture Master Plan — Award a Professional Services Agreement. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement with Seibert Perkins Design for an amount not -to -exceed $350,000 to develop a City Branding, Signage, and Furniture Master Plan, in a form approved by the City Attorney;
2. Approved an appropriation of $220,000 in Public Image Enhancement (PIE) Funds to Account No. 220.11.1110-54500;
-- 3. Approved an appropriation of $45,500 in Water Authority Funds to Account No. 550.11.1110-54500; and
4. Approved an appropriation of $84,500 in PRIME Funds to Account No. 560.11.1110-54500.
Agreement No. 23-2240
9. Senior Center Restrooms ADA Improvement Project (CIP No. 50036) — Award Construction Contract to Global Builders, Inc. (500)
1. Awarded a construction contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $442,888 to Global Builders, Inc. for the Senior Center Restrooms American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 50036; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to process change orders in an amount not -to -exceed 10% of the total project amount, as needed, up to $44,289 for construction contingencies;
3. Appropriated $22,177 from the anticipated fiscal year 2022-23 General Fund surplus to CIP Fund (Account No. 400.70.7310-54500-CIP50036);
4. Transferred $22,177 from the CIP Fund to the Senior Center ADA Restroom Improvement Project (Account No. 400.770.7310-54500- CIP50036); and
5. Authorized the Administrative Services Department to increase Purchase Order No. 2024-11 to 1st Jon, Inc. in the amount of $25,000, for a total PO amount not -to -exceed $75,000 — to cover the cost of portable restrooms needed to complete this project.
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Agreement No. 23-2241
10. Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project (CIP No. 50080) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project, CIP No. 50080 constructed by Addison -Miller, Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the retention payment to Addison - Miller, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
11. Vehicle Replacement — Purchase of Six Trucks for the Public Works Department. (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of six 2023 Ford F-250, 2 -wheel drive, regular cab pick-up trucks in the aggregate amount of $311,172 from Rush Truck Center by the way of National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract No. 05-47 for heavy equipment, diesel trucks, bus parts, and related services; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended vehicles.
Water Authority:
12. Minutes:
• Approved the Water Authority regular meeting of June 13, 2023 & special meeting of August 22, 2023
13. Approve an Agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for a 5 -Year Subscription of Neptune 360 Saas Software for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure. (500)
1. Approved an agreement between Pico Rivera Water Authority and Ferguson Waterworks for an annual subscription to Neptune 360 Saas Platform for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure for the annual amount of $30,000 and a not -to -exceed amount of $156,121 for the total of five years which includes a 2% increase each year; and
2. Authorized the Executive Director to execute the agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel.
Agreement No. 23-75
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 13. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None REGULAR AGENDA:
14. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Landify Ect Corporation for Park Development Projects (500)
Motion by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pico Rivera and Landify Ect regarding the development of new and existing parks throughout the City. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
15. Unfunded Capital Improvement Projects. (700)
Public Works Director Negrete and Assistant City Manager Garcia provided an update on the Capital Improvement Plan including a comprehensive overview of the ongoing, completed and unfunded/underfunded projects, a breakdown of the 28.7 million dollars spent in FY 2022-23 on 53 projects, the $5.3 million in completed projects in FY 2022- 23 on seven projects, the priority projects for FY 2023-24, the challenges in the �— construction industry, a summary of the unfunded projects, a listing of the facilities and park projects unfunded by fiscal year and an update on previous unfunded projects.
In addition, the City Council discussed the importance of allowing staff to focus and complete the projects on the priority list including, daily street repair requests procedures, the pavement management system, increase of requests due to weather, status of the Rio Vista lights project, and the batting cages project at Rivera Park.
Furthermore, they emphasized the significance of giving priority to the projects that impact the safety of the community, stressed the need to incorporate maintenance costs into the overall project expenses, and addressed the challenging barriers during the construction process.
Motion by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to receive and file the City's updated listing of unfunded Capital Improvement Projects. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS: None
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at the Grant Opening for Topline Nails.
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Councilmember Dr. Sanchez reported on her participation in the Emergency Preparedness and Management Summit organized by Naleo, mentioned the upcoming Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce Masquerade Casino Night and suggested re- establishing the Community Services Ad Hoc Committee with the El Rancho Unified School District.
Mayor Pro Tem Lara commented on the Pico Rivera Regional Bikeway Project community meeting, the Free Food Drive-Thru Giveaway at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, the City of Montebello's Mental Health Consortium Program in collaboration with the Mental Health provider. He also acknowledged the Pico Rivera Sheriff's station on a recent response to a call regarding a mental health crisis.
Councilmember Camacho reported on his attendance at an Emergency Preparedness and Management Summit hosted by Naleo.
The City Council commented on the El Grito de Independencia event that took place on Friday, September 15th
Mayor Lutz reported on his attendance at a Los Angeles County Sanitation District meeting and re-established the Community Service Ad -Hoc Committee, appointing himself and Councilmember Dr. Sanchez to the committee. *Mayor Lutz left the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:18 p.m.
ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:36 p.m.
ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISITING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Pico Water District vs City of Pico Rivera
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22NWCV00967
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that direction was provided to the City Attorney's office. No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro TemNice President Lara adjourned the City Council and Water Authority meeting at 7:37 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
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AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lutz
Erik Lutz, Mayor/Presi
ATTEST:
Cynthia Ayya, CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated September 26, 2023 and approved by the City Council on October 10, 2023.
Cynthia Ayal, CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary