Tuesday, October 24, 2023
A Study Session of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the City Council and Water Authority was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor Lutz called the Study Session to order at 5:16 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
A. Study Session — Discuss Cost Recovery Study and the User Fee Schedule. (700)
Assistant City Manager Garcia in collaboration with Revenue and Cost Specialists consultants Chu Thai an Eric Johnson and Parks and Recreation Director Yugar presented an overview of the cost allocation and user fee study, with focus on Parks and Recreation facility rentals. The PowerPoint presentation included a project overview, an illustration of the cap and fee study, a calculation of the full cost of services, an allocation of people and time, a detailed reporting on tax vs. fee, an update on the comprehensive approach, the final tax subsidy, improved cost recovery, Parks & Recreation reduced subsidy and needs, details on the Parks and Recreation facility and field fee rentals and an outline of the next steps in the process.
City Council discussed water fees versus water rates, a potential water bill subsidy program, creating parking fees at city owned facilities, the play pass subsidy program, additional time for review of the user fee study, and the pros and cons of discontinuing the current facility use restrictions and waivers.
City Council received and filed the user fee study.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lutz adjourned the Study Session at 5:55 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Sanchez, Lara, Lutz
NOES: None
Mayor/President Lutz called the regular meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. on behalf of the City Council and the Water Authority.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
ABSENT: None
*Councilmember's Camacho and Dr. Sanchez arrived at 5:22 p.m.
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COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Gloria Aguirre, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Bobbie Tanner, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Commissioner Tanner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Commissioner Aguirre
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Home Ownership Program Presentation
Armando Gonzalez from Century 21 All -Stars gave a brief overview of the Home Ownership program and announced upcoming workshops on October 25, 2023 and November 11, 2023.
City Council asked to highlight the winning family of the program at a future City Council meeting.
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 November.
John Soto:
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding loud music nuisance at the Pico Rivera Golf Course and a request for a letter of resolution.
John Caro:
• Addressed the City Council to express gratitude to City officials and Community and Economic Development Department staff on their prompt assistance regarding property damage suffered during a City street improvement project on Rosemead and Beverly Boulevards.
Beatrice Serafin:
• Addressed the City Council regarding concerns with street vendors, speeding cars on Beverly Boulevard and Christmas lights being left on homes throughout the year.
Mario Rosas:
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding public safety due to a lack of streetlights, stop signs and speed bumps for the residents on Deland Avenue, Lindsey Avenue and Layman Avenue.
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Andrew Lopez:
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding public safety due to a lack of streetlights, stop signs and speed bumps for the residents on Deland Avenue, Lindsey Avenue and Layman Avenue.
Jesus Lopez:
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding public safety due to a lack of streetlights, stop signs and speed bumps for the residents on Deland Avenue, Lindsey Avenue and Layman Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of October 10, 2023
2. Approved 6th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 292839-292928
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
3. Washington Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, CIP No. 50018 — Cooperative Agreement with Los Angeles County. (500)
1. Approved a Cooperative Agreement with Los Angeles County, in a form approved by the City Attorney for the shared cost of the design and construction of the Washington Boulevard Traffic Synchronization Program, CIP No. 50018.
Agreement No. 23-2247
4. On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services — Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 20-1940. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 20- 1940 with Willdan Engineering in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an added threshold amount of $900,000 and exercise the second one- year extension to March 23, 2025.
Agreement No. 20-1940-2
5. Streetlight and Park Lighting LED Conversion Project — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Streetlight and Park Lighting Light Emitting Diode (LED) Conversion Project (Phase II) of the overall Streetlight Acquisition and LED Conversion Project (Non-CIP No. 29260) with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc.; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder.
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6. Hot Spot Intersection Improvements at Rosemead Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard (CIP No. 21276), Lindell Avenue Block Wall - Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Hot Spot Improvements at the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard (CIP No. 21276 (Block Wall, constructed by HZS Engineering, dba HZS Construction 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 and all other monies due to HZS Engineering, dba HZS Construction, following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
7. First Quarter Treasurer's Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of September 30, 2023 - Fiscal Year 2023-24. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2023, which represents balances and activities for the fourth quarter (July through September) of the 2023-24 fiscal year; and
2. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of September 30, 2023.
Water Authority:
8. Minutes:
• Received and filed Water Authority regular meeting of September 26, 2023
9. Electrical Panel Replacement at Plant No. 3, CIP No. 50027 - Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 4 to AKM Consulting Engineer's professional services agreement increasing the not -to -exceed amount by $1,760, and extending the term of the agreement through December 31, 2023;
2. Accepted the work as completed for the Electrical Panel Replacement at Plant No. 3, CIP No. 50027, by Big Sky Electric, Inc. and authorized the Authority Secretary to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder, and
3. Authorized the Executive Director to release the retention payment to Big Sky Electric, Inc., following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
Agreement No. 21-53-4
10. Approve Agreement with Liberty Utilities to Lease 500 Acre -Feet of Water Rights Annually for Three (3) Years. (500)
1. Approved a Groundwater Pumping Water Rights License and Agreement, with "flex rights" (transfers both the pumping right and associated carryover rights to the lessee) with Liberty Utilities, to lease 500 acre-feet of unused water rights from fiscal years (FY) 2023-2026 Allowable Pumping Allocation;
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2. Increased the revenue for the Pico Rivera Water Authority Fund (Account No. 550.00.0000-43250) by $42,500 annually for FY's 2023-2026; and
3. Authorized the Executive Director to execute a lease agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel.
Agreement No. 23-76
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Lara to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 10. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None REGULAR AGENDA:
11. Approve a Master Service Agreement with Soundthinking Inc. for a One - Year Pilot Program. (500)
Assistant City Manager Garcia and Public Safety Coordinator Marquez provided a brief PowerPoint presentation including background on the Pico Rivera Sheriff's station service calls, the shotspotter technology, and the one-year pilot program.
City Council discussed the identification of an area for the pilot program, heat maps, dispatching centers and protocol, collaboration with the flock camera system and requested a six-month report update to City Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lara to approve a Master Service Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. for a one-year pilot program of the ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection, Location and Forensics System, and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Agreement No. 23-2248
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 commented on a recent visit to the Senior Center, the festive Halloween decorations at City Hall, the Halloween Adaptive dance held at Pico Park,
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the increase of law enforcement surveillance during park games, and mentioned that 7 out of the 8 Pico Rivera Dons football teams making it to the playoffs.
Mayor Pro Tem Lara reported on his attendance at a neighborhood community meeting during which residents expressed their concerns.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance at a recent SASSFA Board meeting, during which the issue of SASSFA's limited resources were addressed. She mentioned the upcoming Halloween Spooktacular event and highlighted the commissioners in attendance.
Mayor Lutz reported on his attendance at the El Rancho High School Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony and an El Rancho Unified School District strategic plan meeting.
CLOSED SESSION(S): None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Lutz adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:09 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Sanchez, Lara, Lutz
NOES: None
ATTEST:
Erik Lutz, Mayor/President
Cynthia Ayala, MC, 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 October 24, 2023 and approved by the City Council on November 14, 2023.
Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary