MINUTES
Tuesday, February 13, 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 the regular 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:
• Tommy Elisaldez, Planning Commission
• Paul Camacho, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilmember Camacho
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognitions were presented to the Pico Rivera Dons Jr. Peewee Football Team for their recent Championship win
• Certificate of Recognitions were presented to the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier - "Youth of the Year" winner Maya Elias and finalists, Kimberly Copado and Irma Topete
• Presentation — Whittier Dam Safety Project Update
George Sunny from the Army Corp. of Engineers provided an update on the Whittier Dam Safety project covering its purpose, progress, and future timeline which included details on the anticipated completion date of 2030, street modifications to Rosemead Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue.
City Council expressed concerns about locating an alternative road to the Pico Rivera Sports Arena and the potential challenges of leaving the Golf Course vacant for an extended, such as the risk of homeless encampments and graffiti.
PUBLIC HEARING:
City Council:
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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)
Mayor Lara opened the public hearing and noted that there were no written or oral communications to provide public testimony.
Mayor Lara closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to: 1) Adopt by four -fifths (4/5) vote, Urgency Ordinance No. 1181 for a 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 Urgency Ordinance No. 1181 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Urgency Ordinance No. 1181 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 .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
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates
the month of February.
Sofia Vargas:
• Addressed the City Council -to express her safety
homeless population in the City.
Diana Morales:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming
Starbucks Drive-Thru location on Slauson Avenue.
and upcoming events for
concerns regarding the
grand opening of a new
Lauren Victoria Ruiz:
• Addressed the City Council regarding a cease -and -desist letter she received from the City regarding the use of the City seal she received from the City.
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Chris Celaya:
• Addressed the City Council to express his gratitude to the City, its officials and staff.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of January 23, 2024
3. Approved 10th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 293712-293864
Special Check Numbers: None
4. Approve 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)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7313 establishing job classifications for the Street Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Engineer, Budget and Financial Analyst, Senior Human Resources Technician and Human Resources Coordinator.
Resolution No. 7313 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. Approve a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from the State of California Natural Resources Agency — CIP No. 50068. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7314 accepting grant funding for the Alebrije Dog Park Project through the State of California Natural Resources Agency;
2. Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 Adopted Budget by increasing $1,000,000 in Revenue Account No. 699.00.00-45000-CIP50068 (Miscellaneous State Grants) and appropriated $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. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all related grant documents.
Resolution No. 7314 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
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ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ALEBRIJE DOG PARK
6. Accept Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Energy — Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-2206 with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. for the Climate Action Plan (Non-CIP No. 6770). (500)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7315 accepting grant funds from the United States Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for the Climate Action Plan (Non-CIP No. 6770);
2. Amended 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 (Miscellaneous Federal Grant) and to GL Account No. 698.11.1111-54500-6770 (Contracted Services), respectively;
3. Approved Amendment 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. Amended 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. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and all necessary grant fund -related documents.
Resolution No. 7315 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT, CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN
Agreement No. 23-2206-1
7. Mines Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project (CIP No. 50114) — Award of Construction Contract. (500)
This item was pulled from the Agenda and continued to a future meeting.
8. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services. (500) This item was pulled from the Agenda and continued to a future meeting.
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9. Golf Course Fire Damage Repair Project (CIP No. F21345) — Award of Emergency Contract. (500)
1. Approved the plans and specifications for the Golf Course Fire Damage Repair Project (CIP No. F21345);
2. Awarded a Construction 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 executed the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3. Approved an additional 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. Authorized 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. Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agreement No. 24-2277
10. Purchase of a Pre -Engineered Multipurpose Aquatics Building for the Smith Park Aquatic Center Project (CIP No. 50043). (500)
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney with Romtec, Inc. (Romtec) for the purchase of one (1) Romtec Multipurpose Restroom/Shower/Storage/Pool
Mechanical/Maintenance Control Building in the amount of $539,222;
2. Awarded a contract to Romtec through Sourcewell, Contract No. 081721- RMT; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute all agreements and documents related to the purchase of the recommended prefabricated restroom structure.
Agreement No. 24-2278
11. Approve the CivicBuys Cooperative Purchasing Program Partnership Agreement with The Foundation for California Community Colleges. (500)
1. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Partnership Agreement with The Foundation for California Community Colleges of California in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 24-2279
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12. On -Call Plan Check Engineering Services — Award Professional Services Agreements. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement, 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. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement, 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. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement, 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;
4. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement, 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.
Agreement No. 24-2280 Agreement No. 24-2281 Agreement No. 24-2282 Agreement No. 24-2283
13. Budget Calendar — Year Two of Fiscal Year 2023-25 Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (700)
1. Received and filed the fiscal year 2024-25 Budget Development Calendar.
Water Authority:
14. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority regular meeting of January 23, 2024
15. Award a Professional Services Agreement to United Water Works Inc. for General Water Inventory Supplies. (500)
1. Awarded 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. Authorized 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. 24-77
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Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro TemNice President Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 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:
16. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023, and Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund Year -End Results. (700) This item was pulled from the Agenda and continued to a future meeting.
17. Fiscal Year 2023-24 City of Pico Rivera Mid Year Budget Report as of December 31, 2023. (700)
Administrative Services Senior Analyst Sotelo provided a Mid -Year Financial Review presentation which included a detailed analysis of mid -year revenues, amended budget percentages, departmental expenditures comparison, Enterprise funds review, mid -year adjustments for FY 2023-24, and a Budget timeline for FY 2024-25.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to: 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 2023-24 Adopted Budget for the General Fund and other funds. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
Public Works Director Negrete provided an update on the Pico Rivera Regional Bikeway Project including a construction update and the delay due to the recent rain activity and unforeseen existing site conditions. He emphasized that the Public Works street maintenance team has been diligently addressing the rise in potholes and the project's completion is now anticipated to be in September 2024.
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar highlighted the upcoming Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall which will be part of the City's Memorial Day Weekend event at Smith Park. She continued to state that the event is set to take place from May 24th through May 27th and will feature an opening ceremony, candlelight ceremony, Pico Rivera Library programming, and will pay tribute to the 27 young men from Pico Rivera who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
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GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz commented on the Forever Young Senior Club Board installation meeting and the successful Homeless Count event.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez mentioned the Homeless Count event and the Montebello District Board of Real Estate installations. She and Mayor Pro Tem Garcia mentioned the upcoming Job Fair scheduled for February 22nd.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia commented on the Forever Young Senior Club Board installation meeting, the successful Recycling event, and a professional speaking opportunity at St. Marianne's Catholic School.
Mayor Lara reported on a Southeast Water Coalition meeting he attended, which included discussions about PFA's class action lawsuit. He also asked to agendize a resolution to designate the City of Pico Rivera as Purple Heart City; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:55 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8:29 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 City Council was briefed, and that direction was provided to the City Attorney's office. No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation — One matter
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council received a briefing regarding this one item of potential litigation. The City Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney's office to initiate litigation against the Pico Water District in the event the district approves the water rate increase upon the City and other rate payers based upon Proposition 218 violations and other related causes of action.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Lara adjourned the City Council and Water Authority meeting at 8:30p.m. in memory of former City employee, Zita .Rodgriguez. - There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor/President ✓
ATTEST.:;
Cynthia Ayala; tM , City Clerk/Authority' Secretary
hereby"certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated February 13, 2024 and approved by the City Council on February 27, 2024.
.Cynthia Ayala. AMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary