MINUTES
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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/President Lara called theregular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. on behalf of the City Council and the Water Authority.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Patricia Saucedo, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Aldo Macias Arellano, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilmember Lutz
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Presentation — Gateway Cities Energy Action Award
Hector De La Torre, Executive Director of Gateway Cities Council of Governments presented the City of Pico Rivera and it's Office of Sustainability with the Gateway Cities Energy Action Award for the third consecutive year.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month of January and February.
Diego Rubalcava:
• Addressed the City Council regarding proposed changes to the City's rent control ordinance.
The following speakers addressed the City Council regarding the Congressional H.Res.786 resolution, which calls for an immediate de-escalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine:
1. Margaret
2. Fernando Islas
3. Laura Ruiz
4. Aaron Reveles
5. Unknown Name
6. Mr. Martinez
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of December 12, 2023 • Received and filed the Parks and Recreationregular meetings of September 14, 2023; October 18, 2023; and November 9, 2023
2. Approved 9th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 293344-293711
Special Check Numbers: 1301'5
3. Second Reading — Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.08 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code Relating to the City Council Compensation Pursuant to SB 329. (100)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1180, approving the adjusted City Council compensation.
Ordinance No. 1180 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE SALARY OF
THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO AND
CONSISTENT WITH SENATE BILL 329 (SECOND. READING AND
ADOPTION)
4. Accept Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Easement for Water System Purposes at.8813 Gallatin Road. (1200)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7310 accepting Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (10D) of easement for water system purposes at 8813 Gallatin Road;
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute Certificate. of Acceptance and cause the recordation of resolution and Certificate of Acceptance; and
3. Authorized the City Clerk to record the IOD and submit the Resolution and Certificate of Acceptance to the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder's Office._
Resolution No. 7310 ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF .PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, .ACCEPTING IRREVOCABLE
OFFER OF DEDICATION OF EASEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM
PURPOSES AT 8813 GALLATIN ROAD
5. Approve a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation — Office of Grants and Local Services for the Smith Park Aquatic Center. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7311 accepting grand funding for the Smith Park Aquatic Center Renovation project through the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services, Local Assistance Specifed Grant (SG -19-066);
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2. Accepted grant funding in the amount of $78,569 (grant funds) for the Smith Park Aquatic Center Renovation project and increase the fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 budget of revenue accordingly; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary grant fund -related documents.
Resolution No. 7311 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION OFFICE OF GRANTS AND LOCAL SERVICES, LOCAL
ASSISTANCE SPECIFIED GRANT SG -19-066, SMITH PARK AQUATIC CENTER
6. Approve a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Ruben Salazar Outdoor Improvement Project. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7312 accepting grant funding in the amount of $2,475,000 for the Ruben Salazar Outdoor Improvement Project from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL -FIRE) — Urban and Community Forestry Program and Green Schoolyards Funding Source; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all related grant documents.
Resolution No. 7312 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, FOR FUNDING FROM THE
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM OF THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
7. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23- 2224 with Ware Malcomb for the City Hall Council Chambers Rehabilitation Improvement Project (CIP 50074). (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Ware Malcomb's Professional Services Agreement 23-2224 in a form approved by the City Attorney and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for an additional amount not -to -exceed $44,340, to provide design services for the City Hall Council Chambers Rehabilitation Improvement Project — CIP 50074; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to process change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $20,000 for design contingency.
Agreement No. 23-2224-1
8. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 20-1950 with Avant -Garde, Inc. for Administration of the Small Business Grant Program (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 20-1950 with Avant -Garde, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney, in the amount of $7,500 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $68,000, with an extension of the term
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through June 30, 2024, to provide administration services for the Small Business Grant Program and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4.
Agreement No. 20-1950-4
9. Mayoral Appointments., (300)
1. Confirmed the Mayor's appointments to various Boards, Agencies, and Committees.
10. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of November 30, 2023. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of November 30, 2023.
11. Development Impact Fee Report as of June 30, 2023. (700)
1. Received and filed the Development Impact Fee Report as of June 30, 2023.
12. Second Quarter Treasurer's Fee Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of December 31, 2023 — Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, which represents balances and activities for the second quarter (October through December) of the 2023-24 fiscal year; and
2. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of December 31, 2023.
13. 10 -Day Report on Urgency Ordinance No. 1172 Prohibiting Specified Uses in the Commercial General and Commercial Planned Development Zone. (1300)
1. Received, filed, and issued a 10 -day report on Urgency Ordinance No. 1172 enacting a 10 -month 15 -day moratorium on specified uses in the Commercial General (C' G) and Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zone as required under Government Code Section 65858(d).
Water Authority:
14. Minutes:
• Received and filed Water Authority regular meeting of October 24, 2023
15. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23-71 with Tetra Tech, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project, CIP No. 50078. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-71, in a form approved by the General Counsel: and authorized the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 1 for a not -to -exceed amount of $6,100; and
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2. Authorized the Executive Director to process change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $18,000 (approximately 10% of the total contract amount) for design and technical construction -support contingency.
Agreement No. 23-71-1
Motion by Mayor Pro TemNice President Garcia, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through
15. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR. FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None REGULAR AGENDA: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar ,highlighted the Aquarium of the Pacific Mobile exhibit event at Rio Hondo Park funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program and presented a 2024 groundbreaking/ribbon cutting timeline.
City Manager Carmona commented on the upcoming Recycling event to be held on January 27, 2024 at Pico Park.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz commented on the Friendly Senior Club Board Installation meeting at Smith Park and the upcoming Homeless Count and Recycling event.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez and Councilmember Camacho congratulated the Pico Rivera Donnas Jr. Pee Wee cheerleading squad on their recent National Championship win at the Jamz Competition and the El Rancho High School Varsity Cheer squad on their recent CIF Title win.
Councilmember Camacho commented on the latest senior group board installations, reported on his attendance at LA County Vector Control and SEAACA regular meetings, a State of the County event with Supervisor Janice Hahn, and a Metro meeting regarding the L extension in Montebello.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia commented on the Shade Lane Senior Club Board Installation meeting.
City Council reported on their attendance at the 2024 Sacramento Legislative Tour, where discussion opportunities on important issues including housing, public safety, homelessness and theft were provided.
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Mayor Lara reported on his attendance at a Los Angeles County Selection committee meeting; mentioned the upcoming Homeless Count on January 24, 2024 and the Blood Drive on January 31, 2024 and requested that staff explore a drone technology program; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:09 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8:13 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISITING LITIGATION Pursuant to Govemment 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 and City staff. No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Carmona, Human Resources Director Shirinian, and Assistant City Manager Garcia
Employee Organization: Service Employee International Union Local 721 Full-time, Part-time and Directors Units, and Confidential Employees Association City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that direction was provided to the City Attorney's office and City staff. No final action was taken and that there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Lara adjourned the City Council and Water Authority meeting at 8:14 p.m. in memory of El Rancho High School Alumni Guy Pico and Efrain -Vasquez, wife of VFW 341 Commander, Inez Elias and former Pico Boys President Lee Shipman. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
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Andrew C. Lara, Mayor/President
ATTEST;�
;7 -Cynthia Ayala;
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C, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
1 hereby...certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated January 23, 2024 and approved by the City Council on'FebruarY i3, 2024.
`: `( Cynthia Ayala;:.
C, City Clerk/Authority Secretary