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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
6615 Passons Boulevard
Next Resolution No. 7313
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Next Agreement No. 24-2277
Successor Agency to PRRA
Next Resolution No. SA-24-29
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Next Resolution No. HA-108
Next Ordinance No. HA-16
Water Authority
Next Resolution No. 24-37
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Next Agreement No. 24-77
Public Financing Authority
Next Resolution No. PFA-24-13
RO
LL CALL:
Mayor/Chairman/President:
Andrew C. Lara
Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice Chairman/Vice President:
John R. Garcia
Councilmembers/Directors/ Commissioners:
Gustavo V. Camacho
Erik Lutz
Dr. Monica Sanchez
COM
MISSIONERS SCHEDULED TO BE PRESENT:
Tommy Elisaldez, Planning Commission
Paul Camacho, Veterans Commission
INV
OCATION:
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
SPECI
AL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognition – Jr. Pee Wee Team Champions • Certificate of Recognition – Boys and Girls Club of Whittier Youth of the Year and Finalists
• Presentation – Whittier Dam Update by the Army Corp. of Engineers
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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) Delivered by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez
Delivered by Councilmember Camacho
2-13-2024 Agenda City Council
PUBLIC HEARING:
City Council:
1. Public
Hearing – Urgency Ordinance No. 1172 – One Year Extension per Government Code Section 65858 Placing a Moratorium on Specified Uses in the Commercial General (C-G) and Commercial Planned Development (CPD) Zone. (1300)
a) Open public hearing
b) Memo from City Manager
c) Written Communications
d) Oral Communications
e) Close public hearing
f) Recommendation:
1. Adopt by four -fifths (4/5) vote, an ordinance for one (1) year, extending Ordinance No. 1172 prohibiting specified uses in the Commercial General (C-G) and Commercial Planned Development (CPD); and
2. Determine that the urgency ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Ordinance No. _____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 1172 FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR PROHIBITING
ANY NEW AUTOMOBILE LEASING AND RENTING, AUTOMOBILE
PARTS AND OFFICE, DISCOUNT CLOTHING AND SHOE STORE
(WAREHOUSE), DOLLAR STORE, DRUG STORE, PICTURE FRAMES
AND FRAMING, BARBERSHOPS AND BEAUTY SALONS, NAIL SALON,
CELL PHONE REPAIR, TATTOO SHOPS, AND PARTY RENTAL STORES
IN THE COMMERCIAL GENERAL (C- G) AND COMMERCIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ZONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON ANY LISTED AGENDA ITEMS OR NON-
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:
APPROVED
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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. Mi
nutes:
• City Council regular meeting January 23, 2024
Recommendation: Approve
3. 10th Warrant Register for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 293712-293864
Special Check Numbers: None
Recommendation: Approve
4. A
pprove a Resolution Establishing Job Classifications for the Full -Time Street Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Engineer, Budget and Financial Analyst, Senior Human Resources Technician and Human Resources Coordinator. (200)
Recommendation:
1. Approve a resolution establishing job classifications for the Street Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Engineer, Budget and Financial Analyst, Senior Human Resources Technician, and Human Resources Coordinator.
Res
olution No._____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FULL -TIME STREET MAINTENANCE
SUPERVISOR, SENIOR ENGINEER, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL
ANALYST, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN AND HUMAN
RESOURCES COORDINATOR
5. A
pprove a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from the State of California Natural Resources Agency – CIP No. 50068. (700) Recommendation:
1. Approve a resolution accepting grant funding for the Alebrije Dog Park Project through the State of California Natural Resources Agency;
2. Amend the fiscal year (FY) 2023- 24 Adopted Budget by increasing $1,000,000 in Revenue Account No. 699.00.00- 45000-CIP.50068 (Miscellaneous State Grants) and appropriate $1,000,000 in Expenditure Account No. 699.70.7300- 54500-CIP.50068 for the Alebrije Dog Park Project through the State of California Natural Resources Agency; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all relate d grant documents.
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
7313
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Resolution No. _____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ALEBRIJE DOG PARK
6. A
ccept Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-2206 with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. for the Climate Action Plan (Non-CIP No. 6770). (500)
Recommendation:
1. Approve a resolution accepting grant funds from the United Stat es Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for the Climate Action Plan (Non-CIP No. 6770);
2. Amend the fiscal year (FY) 2023- 24 Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund (Fund 698) by increasing revenues and expenditures by $120,010 to GL Account No. 698.11.1111.44800 (Miscellane ous Federal Grant) and to GL Account No. 698.11.1111-54500-6770 (Contracted Services), respectively;
3. Appr ove Amen dment No. 1, in a form approved by the City Attorney to Agreement No. 23-2206 with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $160,075 to develop Phase II of the Climate Action Plan;
4. Amend the FY 2023-24 Strategic Goals – CED Fund (Fund 180) transferring $40,000 from GL Account No. 180.98.9800- 56900 (Transfer Out) to 100.11.1111-54500-6770 (Contracted Services); and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and all necessary grant fund-related documents.
Resolution No. _____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ACCE PTING GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY , ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT , CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Agreement No. 23-2206-1
7. M
ines Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project (CIP No. 50114) – Award of Construction Contract. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Award a Construction Contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney under the City ’s piggyback pur chasing procurement procedures for an amount not -to-exceed $131,147 to Vortex Services, LLC for the Mines Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project, CIP No. 50114, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to process change orders, as needed, in an amount not-to-exceed $19,700 (approximately 15% of the total contract amount) for construction contingency;
3. Amend the fiscal year (FY) 2023- 24 Adopted Budget by appro priating $230,000 in Measure W Funds (Fund 209) to Account No. 209.70.7300- 54500-50114; and
APPROVED
APPROVED
7314
7315
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4. Approve the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorize the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agr
eement No. ________
8. A
ward of Professional Services Agreement to Bright view Landscape Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services. (500) Recommendation:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to B rightView Landscape Services Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for City -owned parks, facilities, parkways, and center medians for an annual amount of approximately $348,240 and a not-to-exceed $696,472 for a term of two (2) years, and with a month-to-month option, not-to-exceed one year;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to process change or ders in an amount not-to-exceed 10% of the total agreement, as needed, up to $69,648 for contingency purposes; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney , including any amendments to exercise the one- year extension at the same monthly cost.
Agreement No. _________
9. G
olf Course Fire Damage Rep air P roject (CIP No. F21345) – Award of Emergency Contract. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Golf Course Fire Damage Repair Project (CIP No. F21345);
2. Award a Cons truction Contract for a not -to-exceed amount of $669,712 to Restoration Management Company for the Golf Course Fire Damage Repair Project (CIP No. F21345) and execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3. Approve an addi tional appropriation of $33,452 from Fund 100 (General Fund) Undesignated Fund Balance GL Account No. 100.98.9800- 56900 (Transfer Out) transferring to Fund 570 (Golf Course) GL Account No. 570.00.0000-47900 (Transfer In) and appropriate to GL Account No. 570.16.1620-54500-F21345 (Contracted Services);
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to process change orders, as needed, in an amount not-to-exceed $67,000 (approximately 10%of the total contract amount) for construction contingency; and
5. Approve the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorize the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agreement No. _________
10. P
urchase of a Pre-Engineered Multipurpose Aquatics Building for the Smith Park Aquatic Center Project (CIP No. 50043). (500) Recommendation:
ITEM PULLED24-2277
ITEM PULLED24-2278
24-2279 APPROVED
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1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney with Rom tec, Inc. (Romtec) for the purchas e of one (1) Rom tec Multipurpose Restroom/Shower/Storage/Pool Mechanical/Maintenance Control Building in the amount of $539,222;
2. Award a contract to Romtec through Sourcewell, Contract No. 081721-RMT; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements and documents related to the purchase of the recommended prefabricated restroom structure.
A
greement No. ________
11. A
pprove the CivicBuys Cooperative Purchasing Program Partnership Agreement with The Foundation for California Community Colleges. (500) Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Partnership Agreement with The Foundation of Community Colleges of California in a form approved by the City Attorney.
A
greement No. _______
12. On-C
all Plan Check Engineering Services – Award Professional Services Agreements. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Award a Professional Services A greement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a term of five (5) years in the total amount not -to-exceed $250,000 to NV5, Inc. to provide on-call plan check engineering services;
2. Award a Professional Services A greement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a term of five (5) years in the total amount not -to-exceed $250,000 to John L. Hunter and Associates to provide on- call plan check engineering services;
3. Award a Professional Services A greement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a term of five (5) years in the total amount not -to-exceed $125,000 to TKM Engineering to provide on- call plan check engineering services; and
4. Award a Professional Services A greement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a term of five (5) years in the total amount not -to-exceed $125,000 to TKE Engineering, Inc. to provide on-call plan check engineering services;
A
greement No. _______ Agreement No. _______ Agreement No. _______ A
greement No. _______
13. B
udget Calendar – Year Two of Fiscal Year 2023-25 Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (700)
Recommendation:
APPROVED24-2280
24-2281 APPROVED
APPROVED
24-2282 24-2283 24-2284
24-2285
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1. Receive and file the fiscal year 2024-25 Budget Development Calendar.
Water Authority:
14 . Minutes:
• Water Authority regular meeting January 23, 2024
Recommendation: Approve
15 . A ward a Professional Services Agreement to United Water Works Inc. for General Water Inventory Supplies. (500)
Recommendation:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the General Counsel, to United Water Works Inc., to provide the purchase and acquisition of general water inventory supplies for an annual amount of $250,000 and a not-to-exceed $500,000 for a two (2) year term; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to process change orders in an amount not-to-exceed 10% of the total agreement amount , up to $50,000 for emergency unforeseen contingencies.
Agreement No. _______
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
REGULAR AGENDA:
16. Annua
l Comprehensive Financial Report , Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 , and Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund Year-End Results. (700) Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, fiscal year (FY) ending June 30, 2023;
2. Approve Budget Transfers that allocate the FY 2022-23 Unassigned General Fund Balance of $202,840, and;
3. Approve a General Fund allocating the remaining FY 2022- 23 Unassigned General Fund Balance of $4,089,702 towards vehicle purchases, the Smith Park Turf Replacement, and Measure AB Revenue Replacement.
17. Fi
scal Year 2023- 24 City of Pico Rivera Mid -Year Budget Report as of December 31, 2023. (700)
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Mid- Year Budget Report ending December 31, 2023, which represents the balances and activity for the first and second quarters (July through December) of the 2023-24 fiscal year; and
2. Approve Budget Adjustments amending the fiscal year (FY) 2023- 24 Adopted Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
GOOD OF THE ORDER ( INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234
REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS)
RECEIVED AND FILED
ITEM PULLED
RECEIVED AND FILED
APPROVED
24-77 APPROVED
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CLOSED SESSION:
a. CONF
ERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING 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
b. CO
NFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation – One Matter
ADJOURNMENT:
AFF
IDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Cy
nthia Ayala, 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.org, Pico Rivera Post Office and Parks: Smith, Pico and Rivera which are available for the public to view on this 8
th, day of February 2024.
Dat
ed this 8th, day of February 2024.
Cy
nthia Ayala, CMC
City Clerk
SB343 NOTICE
In c
ompliance 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.
Direction provided, no further action taken.
City Council received a briefing regarding this one item of potential litigation. City Council unanimously authoriz ed the City Attorney's office to initiate litigation against the Pico Water Dis trict in the event the District approves the water rate increase upon the City and other r
ate payers based upon Proposition 218 violations and other related causes of action
8:30 p.m.
In memory of former City employee,
Zita Rodriguez
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S 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).