MINUTES
Tuesday, December 12, 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 6:06 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
' PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Dr. Sanchez arrived at 6:09 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Esther Celiz, Planning Commission
• Daniel Garcia, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Camacho
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognition was presented to Raquel Barrajas Vela and her family for being selected by Century 21 Allstars for the Home Ownership Program Century 21 Allstars representative Joe Villaescusa provided a brief background on the Home Ownership program and the family that was selected.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Edgar Estrada:
• Addressed the City Council to express his support for the outgoing and incoming Mayor and acknowledged City staff from the Public Works Yard and the City Photographer.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the remainder of the month of December including library closures due to the holidays.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
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1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of November 14, 2023
2. Approved 8th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 293162-293343
Special Check Numbers: 12910; 12952; 12953
(700).:
3. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1177 Amending the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, Adding Chapter 9.52 — Social Host Liability. (700)
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 1177 to establish a Social Host Liability Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1177 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.52 OF TITLE 9 OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT A
SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE REGULATING LOUD AND UNRULY
GATHERINGS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
4. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1178 Amending Article I of Chapter 8.16 Nuisance Abatement and Administrative Citations of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (200)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1178 amending Chapter 8.16 Nuisance and Abatement and Administrative Citations of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 1178 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20
(PURCHASING) OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
5. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1179 Amending Chapter 3.20 (Purchasing) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (700)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1179 amending Chapter 3.20 (Purchasing) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 1179 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20
(PURCHASING) OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
6. Appointments for All Commissions for the 2024-2025 Term. (300)
1. Approved Resolution Nos. 7304 through 7307 ratifying City Council appointments to the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Sister City Commission, and Veterans Commission.
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Resolution No. 7304 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTORS: ROBERT MARTINEZ, ARIC MARTINEZ, YARISMA
ROCHA, TOMMY ELISALDEZ, AND ESTHER CELIZ TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 2025
Resolution No. 7305 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTORS: MARICELA LIZARRAGA, ROCIO ESTRADA,
KIMBERLY M. GARCIA, PATRICIA A. SAUCEDO, AND GLORIA
AGUIRRE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A
TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2025
Resolution No. 7306 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTORS: ANA ROSA ASCENCIO, BOB PEREZ, ALDO MACIAS
ARELLANO, AND IRMA ACOSTA TIRADO TO THE SISTER CITY
COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE DECEMBER
2025
Resolution No. 7307 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTORS: GIL PEREZ, MARIA ELENA GARCIA, DANIEL
GARCIA, PAUL CAMACHO AND BOBBIE TANNER TO THE VETERANS
COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE DECEMBER
2025
7. Approve a Resolution Establishing a Job Classification for the Full -Time Water Treatment Supervisor and Water Distribution Supervisor. (200)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7308 establishing job classifications for the Water Treatment Supervisor and Water Distribution Supervisor.
Resolution No. 7308 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE JOB
DESCRIPTIONS FOR WATER TREATMENT SUPERVISOR AND
WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR
8. Authorizing Application Submittals for the Beverage Container Recycling Payment Program from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7309 authorizing the City of Pico Rivera (City) to submit applications for funding under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Beverage Container Recycling Program; and
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2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all program - related documents and administer funding if the City's application is selected for CalRecycle's Beverage Container Recycling Program.
Resolution No. 7309 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
AN APPLICATION FOR CALRECYCLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER
RECYCLING PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED
AUTHORIZATIONS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA IS
ELIGIBLE
9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-2172 with PM Law Enforcement Consulting Services for Public Safety Coordinator Consulting Services. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-2172, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Public Safety Coordinator consulting services extending the agreement for an additional 12 -month period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, at a new not -to -exceed amount of $110,000.
Agreement No. 23-2172-1
10. Approve Amendment No. 1 with ECS Imaging, Inc. for Electronic Document Management Software and Services. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 22- 2132 with ECS Imaging, Inc. to amend the agreement in the amount of $88,077, bringing the not -to -exceed agreement amount to $259,632, in the next four (4) years, for the Laserfiche electronic document management software and services; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 22-2132 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 22-2132-1
11. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 21-1994 with Willdan Engineering, Inc. for Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Services. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 21-1994 with Willdan Engineering, Inc. for an additional year in the amount of $280,000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $688,000 to provide Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Services.
Agreement No. 21-1994-6
12. Award an Agreement to CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for Required Professional Financial Auditing and Related Services. (500)
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1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney to CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA) for independent financial auditing and related services, in the amount not -to -exceed $266,406 over three (3) years, with two (2) one-year extensions of $89,093 and $93,613 in years four (4) and five (5) at the City Manager's discretion; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve change orders in an amount not -to -exceed 15% of the total agreement amount, as needed for unforeseen services.
Agreement No. 23-2264
13. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 18-1845 with Diego's Auto Repair Inc. on a Month -to -Month Basis for Six (6) Months. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 18-1845 with Diego's Auto Repair Inc. in the amount not -to -exceed $30,000 for vehicle maintenance and repair services on a month -to -month basis for a maximum of six (6) months; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 18-1845-3
14. Approve an Agreement with Troon Golf Management for Golf Course Management Services. (500)
1. Approved an agreement with Troon Golf Course Management, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for five (5) years, with (2) possible two-year renewals for the Pico Rivera Golf Course management services;
2. Approved additional appropriations of $26,125 to the Golf Course Fund Account No. 570.16.1620-56200 (Management Fee) for the remaining five months of the fiscal year (FY) 2023-24;
3. Approved an annual management contingency fee of up to $5,986, not exceeding 5% of the total management fee; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to take all necessary and reasonable steps to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Agreement No. 23-2265
15. Approve an 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 rights and associated carryover rights to the lessee) with Liberty Utilities, to lease 500 acre-feet of unused water rights from fiscal years 2023-2026 Allowable Pumping Allocation;
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2. Increased the budget; for Pico Rivera Water Authority (PRWA) Fund revenue (Account No! 550.00.0000-43250) by $42,500 for fiscal year 2023-2024; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute a lease agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 23-2266
16. Approve a Memorandum :of Understanding with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Washington Boulevard Bridge Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 21285. (500)
1. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in a form approved by the City Attorney, in the amount of $3,739,267 in Metro's Measure M Multi -Year Subregional Program -1-605 Corridor Hot Spot Interchange Improvements Multi -Modal Program for the Washington Boulevard Bridge Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 21285;
2. Accepted grant funds;; in the amount of $3,739,267 from the Metro Measure M MSP Funds;
3. Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 Adopted budget by increasing $527,767 in Revenue Account No. 208.00.0000-45776-CIP.21285 (Measure M Fund — Grant Program); and
4. Amended the FY 2024-25 approved budget ,by increasing $11,500 in Revenue Account No. 208.00.000-45776-CIP.21285 (Measure M Fund — Grant Program), as an';estimated amount of $3,200,000 had been initially budgeted.
17. Citywide Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project (CIP No. 50048) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Citywide Resurfacing — Overlay and Reconstruction Project (CIP No. 50048) constructed by R.J. Noble Company and authorized the' City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to release the retention payment to R.J. Noble Company following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
18. ADA City Hall/City Hall West Project (CIP Nos. 50035 and 50073) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the ADA City Hall/City Hall West Project (CIP Nos. 50035 and 50073) constructed by Empire Design & Build LLC and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
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2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to release the retention payment to Empire Design & Build LLC following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
19. Citywide Resurfacing — Slurry and Cape Seal (CIP No. 50067) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Citywide Resurfacing — Slurry and Cape Seal Project (CIP No. 50067) constructed by All American Asphalt and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to release the retention payment to All American Asphalt following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
Motion by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lara to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 19. 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:
20. First Reading — Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.08 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code Relating to the City Council Compensation Pursuant to SB 329. (100)
Motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lara to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1180 approving the findings contained therein, which demonstrate the need for an increase in the City Council compensation. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Ordinance No. 1180 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE
COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
PURSUANT TO AND CONSISTENT WITH SENATE BILL 329 (FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION)
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
21. City Council Reorganization.
Mayor Lutz presented a 2023 year in review video of the City's accomplishments under his Mayorship.
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Madame City Clerk Ayala called for nominations for the Office of Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Lara was nominated by Councilmember Garcia. Noting no further names, the nomination period was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Lara was nominated and selected to serve as Mayor of the City of Pico Rivera pursuant to a 5-0 vote.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Lutz
NOES: None
Madame City Clerk Ayala called for nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Councilmember Garcia was nominated by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez. Noting no further names, the nomination period was closed.
Councilmember Garcia was nominated and selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Pico Rivera pursuant to a 5-0 vote.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Matt Johnson presented outgoing Mayor Lutz with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Supervisor Janice Hahn.
Councilmembers congratulated newly selected Mayor Lara and Mayor Pro Tem Garcia upon their nominations and selection. Mayor Lara spoke of his dedication in continuing the City's current momentum and building on the solid foundations to further the City's growth and wellbeing.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS: None
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance at the Pico Rivera Sheriff's station Holiday Toy Giveaway; the San Gabriel Valley Woman's District Holiday dinner at the Pio Pico Woman's Club; and the Dons Jr. Pee Wee team Championship game.
She also acknowledged the newly appointed City Commissioners and mentioned the upcoming holiday toy giveaways at Marisco's Choix and Burger Stop Restaurants.
Councilmember Camacho commented on the Home Ownership Program by Century 21 Allstars and praised the Pico Rivera' Dons Pee Wee Division Coach, Paul Camacho on winning the San Gabriel Valley All American Conference Championship and his 26 championship career team wins.
Councilmember Lutz commented on the upcoming Holiday Food Distribution event and reported on his attendance at the Grand Opening for the Yume Sushi Restaurant. He also stated that the City currently has great momentum and looks forward to continuing the team collaboration.
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Mayor Pro Tem Garcia reported on his attendance at the Senior Center groundbreaking event, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Re -Grand Opening, Pico Rivera Sheriff's Holiday Toy Giveaway, the Yume Restaurant Grand Opening, and the Dons Jr. Pee Wee team Championship game. He also commented on the upcoming holiday toy drives hosted by Durfee American Legion Post 341, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7734 and the American Legion Post 411 and commended City Manager Carmona on his leadership.
Mayor Lara reported on his attendance at a South East Water Coalition meeting to discuss the current PFA's issues and ongoing lawsuits; attended the Yume Sushi Restaurant Grand Opening, acknowledged the newly appointed City Commissioners, and mentioned the upcoming Gun Buy Back event hosted by Supervisor Janice Hahn's office.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lara adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:07 p.m. in memory of Councilmember Camacho's brother, Miguel Angel Camacho and former City employee, Sal Rodriguez. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor
ATTEST•
Cynthia"AyaI CMC, City Clerk
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I"hereby-certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated December 12, 2023 and approved by the City Council on January 23, 2024.
'" Cynthia Ayala MC, City Clerk