The City’s performance goals, priorities, and strategies focus on the following areas:
• Fiscal and Organization Sustainability: Harnessing the power of technology, we have embraced smart governance to enhance efficiency and transparency. • Economic Development and Land Use: Our City has experienced economic growth, with new businesses and existing ones expanding. This has not only bolstered our local economy but has reinforced the collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors.
• Infrastructure: Our commitment to enhancing the City’s infrastructure has resulted in significant progress. These projects have showcased our dedication to creating a sustainable and modern community that improves the daily lives of our residents. • Health, Wellness and Safety: The safety and well-being of our residents remain paramount. Our dedicated Public Safety services including police, fire, and emergency services have worked tirelessly to ensure a secure living. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, we have implemented eco-friendly practices and initiatives to preserve our environment.
• Community Engagement: This year, we have made great strides in fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Through our various events, workshops, and initiatives, we have brought people together to celebrate our diversity and shared values. By amplifying the voices of all residents, we have strengthened the fabric of our community.
I extend my gratitude to each and every resident, as well as our dedicated City employees and partners, for contributing to the success of our City. As we embark on the journey ahead, let us continue working hand in hand to make Pico Rivera an even better place to live, work, and thrive.
“To learn more about the exciting projects, plans, and events throughout the City, I encourage you to explore our City website. I also welcome you to review my monthly City Manager’s report for the latest and greatest here in Pico Rivera.” Steve Carmona
City Manager
City of Pico RIvera
6615 Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
www.pico-rivera.org
Dr. Monica Sánchez
Councilmember
John R. Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem
Gustavo V. Camacho
Councilmember
Erik Lutz
Councilmember
Andrew C. Lara
Mayor
Scan the QR code to view the
full list of accomplishments
for FY 2022-2023, or visit
pico-rivera.org
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To positively impact our community by providing
excellent city services, facilitating responsible
stewardship of resources, and actively engaging
our residents, businesses, and visitors.
CITY OF PICO RIVERA STRATEGIC PLAN
Pico Rivera will be a leading progressive, thriving,
connected community with a high standard for
quality of life and collaborative governance.
Cra is a skill in planning, making, or executing.
The acronym CRAFT is used to reinforce the
purpose and importance of the organization’s
values:
Collaboration
Respect
Accountability
Fairness and Inclusion
Transparency
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND LAND USE
Encourage the development of underutilized space,
plan for growth, and engage businesses to transform
the City as an economic and cultural hub.
HEALTH, WELLNESS
AND SAFETY
Create a safe and thriving City with low crime and
high standards for health and wellness.
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
Foster a connected, collaborative, and actively
participating City and workforce.
FISCAL AND ORGANIZATION
SUSTAINABILITY Create a City government build to adapt to change INFRASTRUCTURE Plan, fund, build, and maintain reliable and cost-effective infrastructure that contributes to enhancing quality of life.
Our Guiding Plan
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 5 2022-23 City Awards
and Recognition
Awarded $579,800 as part of the
California Department of Housing
and Community Development’s
Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (PLHA) Grant Program.
Awarded $250,000 as part of Los
Angeles Metro’s feasibility study
for the Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
Project to operate a dedicated
high-frequency bus service.
Awarded $4.7 million from
Caltrans Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HISP)
Cycle 11 across (3) projects to
improve traffic signals, signage,
and school crossings citywide.
Awarded $1 million as part of
the Consolidated Appropriations
Act of 2023 will be used to
transform an underutilized and
blighted bus depot into a colorful
neighborhood park.
Awarded a $20,000 grant from
the National Recreation and Parks
Association (NRPA) towards the
PlayPASS program as part of
Youth Sports equity.
Awarded $1 million in the State
of California’s legislative budget
allocation to be used to transform
an underutilized vacant lot into
the City’s first dog park.
6 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report Residents of the
City of Pico Rivera
City Attorney
City Manager
City
Council
Director of
Administrative Services
Director of
Human Resources
Director of Innovation
and Communications City
Clerk
Sheriff
Captain
Director of
Public Works
Director of Parks
and Recreation
Director of Community
and Economic Development
Assistant
City Manager
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 7 FY22- 23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FISCAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL
SUSTAINABILITY
The City of Pico Rivera is exceptionally well positioned to meet current and future challenges facing local government and our community. This publication signifies the City’s commitment to work together in a collaborative manner for the betterment of the greater community. These accomplishments and many more demonstrate our diligence and commitment to implementing our strategic priorities and ensuring the City’s economic prosperity and bettering the lives of our citizens and businesses.
8 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report • Received GFOA Award for Excellence in Financial Report for the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR)
• Received GFOA Award for Distinguished Budget
Presentation for Year 2 of the FY 2021-23 Biennial Budget • Implementation of industry “Best Practices”:
ӹ Updated the Investment Policy
ӹ Updated Capital Asset Capitalization Policy
• Implemented TravelBank Apps to track and reconcile
credit card transactions
• Presented a balanced Biennial Budget for FY 2023-25
• Upgraded Virtual City Hall - 3Di Systems with VCH 311 platform
• Implemented Cyber Security Measures for Ransomware
Protection, Cloud Antivirus, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Penetrate Testing
• Completed CEA, SEIU, and SEIU Directors Labor
Negotiations
• Successfully renewed all lines of insurance for FY 2023-24 • Enhanced Threat ZERO prevention-based platform for
identifying and managing the presence of compromises &
sophisticated threat actors
• Upgraded new City Phone system from a legacy onpremises system to a modern voice-over IP Cloud system • Successfully placed on the ballot Measure AB,
which in November 2022, voters overwhelmingly
approved it with a 75% approval
• City rated “low-risk” by the California State
Auditor’s Office (State Controller) due to our
commitment to prudent fiscal practices and longterm strategic planning. The City remains the highest-ranked among the neighboring 10 cities, as
staff works hard, above and beyond the challenges
• Implemented an Online Records Center Public
Portal and Public Records Request Automation
Process
• Successfully adopted the City’s first Legislative
Platform
• Successfully led an advocacy trip to Sacramento,
CA for the California Contract Cities Conference
and City Council members to meet with
Assemblymembers Lisa Calderon and Senators
Lena Gonzalez and Bob Archuleta
• Successfully led an advocacy trip to Washington
DC for City Council members to meet with US
Congressional Representatives Judy Chu (D28),
Grace Napolitano (D31), Linda Sanchez (D38),
Robert Garcia (D42), Nanette Barragan (D44);
US Senator Alex Padilla and the Office of the
late Senator Feinstein; the US Departments of
Transportation and Economic Development
Administration; and President Biden’s
Infrastructure Team
FISCAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY FOR FISCAL AND ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY Performance Activity
Accounts Payable Invoices Processed
ACH Accounts Processed
Distinguished/Excellence Financial/Budget Awards Received Percent of balanced General Fund Adopted Budget
IT Help Desk Requests Resolved
Computers/ Laptops Replaced (Starting FY 2022-23)
Adobe Acrobat & Hard Drive SSD Upgrades (Starting FY 2022-23) Hold City Council Goal-Setting Retreat
Increase publicly available City Council Agendas
PRIME Participation Rate
Provide Monthly City Manager’s Report (Started April 2022) Employment Applications Received and Reviewed
New Hire Orientations (Full-Time)
New Hire Orientations (Part-Time)
Eligibility Lists Certified/Interviews Facilitated (Full-Time) Eligibility Lists Certified/Interviews Facilitated (Part-Time) FY 2021-22
6,144
1,784
2 100%
499
-
-
1 100%
93%
25%
2,706
14 48
33 45
FY 2022-23
5,378
2,041
2 100%
673
67 140
2 100%
94%
100%
2,298
19 33
17 53
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 9
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
LAND USE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
10 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report • Initiated a partnership with the Rivers & Mountains
Conservancy, City of Montebello, and the LA County
Department of Public Works to explore, plan, and
implement passive recreation facilities at Rio Hondo
Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds
• Executed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Landify to plan, design, and develop new parks,
open space, trails, and recreational facilities at
Ruben Salazar High School and other suitable sites
throughout the city
• Oversight for the construction completion of a 9-unit condominium development at 8813 Gallatin Road.
• Oversight for the construction completion of a 4-unit + ADU apartment building located at 9056 Burma
Avenue.
• Oversight for the construction completion of a 12-
unit townhome style apartment complex at 8421
Telegraph Road.
• Entitled a 1,030 square-foot Starbucks location at the former Tamarack Inn at 9257 Slauson Avenue
• Entitled a 4-story modern architectural-styled Public Storage facility on a site that had been vacant for 42
years
• Issued 14 additional small business grants,
successfully concluding the COVID-19 Impact Relief
Program for small businesses
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE Performance Activity for Economic Development and Land Use Building Permits Processed
Business Licenses Processed
Utility Billed Accounts Processed
Cash Receipt Transactions Processed
Cash Receipts Amount Collected
New Water Accounts Processed
New Water Accounts Amount Collected
EV Charging Station Permits Issued
Residential Solar Panel Permits Issued
Accessory Dwelling Unit Applications - Open Plan Check* Accessory Dwelling Unit Applications - Permits Issued/ Completed* *Accessory Dwelling unit Applications were previously reported as one category FY 2022-23
1,809
2,683
59,591
62,681
$101,601,223
383
$57,937
-
202
112
-
FY 2022-23
2,597
2,220
59,939
69,035
$101,399,846
355
$57,581
8 292
248
45 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Completed 3 home rehabilitation projects in
partnership with Habitat for Humanity for low- and
moderate-income households
• Sold an underutilized street portion on Baybar Road
and generated $1 million for future development
needs
• Acquired a 5,000 square-foot site located at 9201
Whittier Boulevard in a parking deficient area for the
development of additional parking spaces
• Acquired a vacant Veterans of Foreign Wars post
located at 4865 Durfee Avenue. The 9,000 square-foot
lot will allow the City to develop additional parking for local businesses, including the American Legion
• Acquired the former Montebello Bus Lines and
Metro terminal at the southwest corner of Passons
Boulevard and Jackson Street. The 20,000 square-foot
lot will be developed into the future Passons Active
Depot park
• Approved a Conditional Use Permit application for a
350,000 square-foot warehouse development on a 19-
acre site for Insite Warehouse Development
• Approved entitlement for Southern California Gas
Company to develop a 70,000 square-foot office
building for training and development located at the
headquarters building at 8101 Rosemead Boulevard
• Processed an alcohol seller’s license for Los Amores
de Julia located at 8800 Washington Boulevard
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 11
INFRASTRUCTURE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
12 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report • Began design phase for the following capital projects:
ӹ Alebrije Dog Park
ӹ Youth Center Renovation
ӹ Rio Hondo Park Renovation
ӹ Utility Box Art Program
ӹ Pico Park Outdoor Restrooms
ӹ Developed a new design for the Smith Park
Aquatic Center.
• Completed the following capital projects:
ӹ City Hall and City Hall West ADA Improvements
ӹ Senior Center ADA Parking Lot Renovation
ӹ Beverly and San Gabriel River Parkway Median
Improvements
ӹ Whittier Blvd Overlay
ӹ Whittier Blvd Landscape Median Improvements
ӹ Rosemead Blvd and Beverly Blvd Hot Spot and
Block Wall at Lindell
ӹ Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Cycle 7 Traffic Signal Upgrades
ӹ Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Cycle 8 Traffic Signal Upgrades
ӹ Citywide Resurfacing Slurry and Cape Seal (2023)
ӹ Rosemead Blvd North of Whittier Blvd Street
Rehabilitation
ӹ Annual Signing and striping
ӹ Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrades
ӹ Design for Rosemead Blvd Median and Parkway
Beautification
ӹ Design for Major Corridors Median and Parkway
Beautification
ӹ Design for Regional Bikeway Phase I - Mines Ave
Improvements
ӹ Design for Youth Center Renovation
ӹ Purchased three new transportation vehicles.
Two vehicles for Recreation Transit and one
for Dial-A-Ride
ӹ Electrical Switchboard Replacement at Plant No.
3 ӹ Installation of new canopies for outdoor area at
the Senior Center
ӹ Installation of new sewer lines for Clubhouse at
Golf Course
ӹ Rebuilding of pumps in the Storm Water Lift
Stations at Rosemead Boulevard and Rex Road
• Obtained a Caltrans Sustainable Community Planning
Grant in the amount of $585,334 for the Rosemead/
Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Project
• Obtained a Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HISP) Cycle 11 Program grant in the amount
of $4.7 million across three project submittals to
improve traffic signals, signage, and school crossings
citywide
• Obtained a FY24 California State Budget Request with
Assemblymember Lisa Calderon in the amount of
$1.125 million for the Alebrije Dog Park
• Obtained a $1,050,000 million dollar grant for The PAD project from Congresswoman Linda Sánchez
• Obtained a Los Angeles Metro grant in the amount
of $250,000 to fund a feasibility study for the future
Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit
Corridor Project, which will operate a dedicated highfrequency bus service between Pasadena and Long Beach
• Obtained a New Mini-Pitch from National Recreation
and Parks Association (NRPA) valued at $100,000
• Replaced 11 aging vehicles with new fleet vehicles
• Upgraded the following:
ӹ LED Lighting at Rivera Park Gym and
Multi-purpose Room
ӹ HVAC unit for the Rivera Park Multi-purpose
Room
ӹ Suppression System for Pico Park Kitchen
ӹ HVAC Compressor at City Hall
ӹ LED Lighting at Rivera Park Gym and
Multi-purpose Room
• Built access panel for Storm Water Lift Stations at
Calada Ave. and Pine St.
INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Performance Activity
Replaced 12-inch Gate Valves
Maintenance Work Orders
Replaced old meters with AMI meters
Replaced Service Connections Citywide
Pothole Repairs Work Orders
Tons of Hot Asphalt Repairs
Encroachment, Grading, Driveway etc. other permits
Inspections
FY 2021-22
2 579
560
195
563
345
304
245
FY 2022-23
2 1,065
2,485
132
1,057
774
307
530
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 13
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND
SAFETY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
14 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report • Successfully introduced a City Ordinance prohibiting
participation and spectating of illegal street takeover • Completed the Local Roadway Safety Plan that
analyzes traffic collision history citywide to develop
and reduce traffic collisions
• Completed the Facilities Management Plan and
Security System
• Completed the installation of 36 Automated License
Plate Reader cameras by Flock Safety
• Awarded an agreement to develop the City’s first-ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) that outlines measures and
policies to mitigate climate change
• Completed converting and installing 428 LED lights,
bringing the total converted LED lights to 3,341,
generating 1.8 million kWh in energy savings, or
$567,000 in annual cost savings.
• Increased OhmConnect registrations with 63 new
active participants for FY 2022-23 that enables and
incentivizes residents to participate in energy-saving
activities.
• Officially joined the California Jobs First – Los Angeles Collaborative to fund, establish, and support the longterm viability of the South East LA Micro EV Tech Hub and Pico Rivera Nucleus
• Collaborated with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and completed a study to
determine the need for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Stations in the City in anticipation of the State’s target to have 5 million zero-emission vehicles on the road
by 2030.
• Received the 2022 Gateway Cities Council of
Governments Energy Action Award – Gold.
• Distributed organic waste bins to all eligible
commercial accounts, reaching 100% compliance with
SB 1383 State mandates
• Assisted 93 households in collaboration with the
Southern California Housing Rights Center, delivering
fair housing services, including discrimination
prevention, referrals, case management, and
resolution of landlord-tenant disputes
• Successfully partnered with Beverly Hospital to offer Wellness Classes and Health Screenings at the Senior
Center
• City Council launched a pilot program in February
2023 that added a Public Safety Coordinator position
in the City to enhance coordination between law
enforcement and community
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Performance Activity
Tree Trimming Work Orders
Graffiti Removal Work Orders
Square Feet of Graffiti Removed
Illegal Dumping Work Orders
Tons of Trash Collected
Service Requests
Parking Enforcement Citations
Section 8 Requests Processed
Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments
Code Enforcement Cases
Flu Shot Clinic for Seniors (Starting FY 2022-23)
Rabies Clinics with Vetcare Services and SNP LA - Pets Served Rabies Clinics with Vetcare Services and SNP LA - Vaccinations American Red Cross Blood Drives - Donors
American Red Cross Blood Drives - Pints Collected
American Red Cross Blood Drives - Lives Saved
Resolved Code Enforcement Cases on a Complaint Basis
FY 2021-22
3,035
2,683
265,000
688
450
5,897
20,979
1,398
$5,130,351
567
-
336
296
49 54
156
559
FY 2022-23
712
2,572
293,164
797
618
1,312
17,727
1,201
$5,562,831
754
100
547
385
88 79
237
810
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND SAFETY
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 15
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
16 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report • Developed PlayPASS subsidy program that subsidizes
the registration fee for income-eligible youth with
over 50 participants awarded assistance
• Awarded a $20,000 grant from the National
Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) towards the
PlayPASS program
• Secured $450,000 in grant funding towards the
Outdoor Equity Program (OEP) from California State
Parks that will offer new outdoor excursions and
experiences to our community
• Successfully hosted 13 city-wide Special Events
• Successfully hosted 20 Senior Special Events with an
average attendance of 93 seniors
• Successfully held six Pool Days, in partnership with
local cities
• Held the REACH program at eight Elementary sites
and served approximately 482 students
• Resumed the Pico Rivera Senior Center Meal
program
• Distributed meals to 378 senior citizens through the
Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority’s
(SASSFA)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Veterans Resource Center opens at the Pico Rivera
Senior Center with over 130 Veterans Service Officer
and 1,200 Case Worker appointments made
• Ribbon Cutting ceremony for “Pico Rivera Transit
(PRT)” with over 160 Pico Rivera senior and disabled
residents signed up for program
• Successfully engaged and solicited input from
over 5,000 people throughout phases 1 and 2 of
the Historic Whittier Boulevard Specific Plan and
Multimodal Plan
• Successfully partnered with ERUSD to launch the Pico
Rivera Youth Ambassador Program, engaging local
high-school students with real-world city projects and
career paths
• Launched “The Boulevard Bulletin”: A quarterly
newsletter distributed communitywide that provides
updates on the Historic Whittier Boulevard Program
• Acquired and activated the Pico Rivera IDEA for the
Whittier Boulevard Revitalization Program
• Held a successful Clean California Bulky Item Dump
Day Event in partnership with Caltrans
• Issued 12 Profiles to the community for Public
Information
Events
Summer Camp
Winter Camp
Spring Camp
Senior Special Events - average attendance
Firework Spectacular
Movies in the Park (1 of 2)
Movies in the Park (2 of 2)
Summer Street Fest (1 of 2)
Summer Street Fest (2 of 2)
Fiestas Patrias
Halloween Spectacular
Veterans Day Ceremony
Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
Christmas Baskets Food Distribution
Easter Eggstravaganza
Certified Farmers Market (Wednesdays)
Memorial Day Ceremony
Approx. Attendees
FY 2021-22
522
103
35 46
12,000
100
300
7,500
8,000
10,000
5,000
450
10,000
1,000
6,000
20,000
450
Approx. Attendees
FY 2022-23
608
116
27 93
15,000
250
250
10,000
8,000
7,000
8,000
400
5,000
1,000
6,500
22,000
400
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 17 Department Initiatives
LOOKING AHEAD 2024
AND WE’RE NOT DONE...
ADMINISTRATION
City Manager’s Office
• Present to City Council Revenue-Generating alternatives to aid in funding critical infrastructure and other Capital Improve Projects
• Complete the Virtual City Hall and Mobile App
Implementation
• Implement ShotSpotter technology - gunfire detection, analysis, and alert system
Office of Sustainability / PRIME
• Complete the Climate Action Plan.
• Initiate Climate Action Plan Phase II – Vulnerabilities Assessment and Climate Action Dashboard.
• Launch the PRIME Access Program to provide 100%
renewable energy at an additional 20% discount to 11,452 eligible CARE and FERA customers.
• Increase PRIME participation rate to 95% through active engagement and education at community events.
• Secure grant funding for constructing and installing
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) and associated infrastructure.
• Present the Tesla Solar + Battery Program to the City Council to consider implementing the program . This
program would allow residents of Pico Rivera to lease
Tesla solar panels and battery systems for a 25-year term, including installation, maintenance, and a low, stable rate for the lease term period.
• Host six community events to educate the public on
proper organics waste diversion and gift composting bins to achieve 75% organic waste reduction by 2025.
• Develop and implement an organic waste diversion
enforcement program to meet the upcoming January
1, 2024, milestone under the SB 1383 mandate, which
requires all jurisdictions to transition from education and outreach to enforcing through notices and penalties.
• Implement Smart Waste System Pilot Program at Smith
Park to improve operational efficiency, quality of life, and environmental stewardship.
Waste Management
• Multi-year roll out of AB 1383 programing and expanded waste hauling services
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
• Continue to implement online payments for Utility, Permit, and other payment categories
• Continue to work towards “Paperless” AP Workflows
• Implement “Paperless” Purchase Order Workflows
• Apply for the GFOA Award for Excellence in Financial Report • Apply for the GFOA Award for Distinguished Budget
Presentation
• Publish “Budget-in-Brief” brochure for print and online viewing for FY 2023-25 Budget
• Complete Cloud-based document management software
upgrade
• Continue working towards developing and implementing IT policies and processes
• Continue to upgrade Wireless Infrastructure
• Continue to upgrade Storage and backup infrastructure • Continue to upgrade City-wide Network backbone
• Continue to Upgrade Desktops/ Laptops
• Continue with Monthly IT Training
City Clerk
• Implement the Public Records Request Online portal
• Continue working on Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 Automation Process
• Continue converting the City’s Electronic Content
Management System from Questys to Laserfiche
• Continue working on the Online Records Center
• Continue working on Document Conversion (scanning)
Office of Innovation and Communications
• Finalize the deliverables for the Historic Whitter Boulevard Revitalization Program, which include the adoption of a Specific Plan and Multi-Modal plan for the corridor.
• Initiate the Historic Whittier Boulevard Back Alley Paseos Project
• Advocate for project impact mitigation funding and for the preservation or inclusion of Avenida Vicente Fernandez
as part of the scope of the Whitter Narrows Dam Safety
Modification Project.
• Secure funding to complete design and environmental review of the Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor
Project.
• Establish a scope and launch the feasibility study for the Pico Rivera Commuter Rail Station in partnership with Los Angeles Metro.
• To obtain a Caltrans Clean CA Local Grant in the amount of $3.5 million for the Historic Whittier Boulevard Los Paseos Project
• To obtain a grant for the US Economic Development
Administration in the amount of $597,400 for the Southeast LA Micro EV Tech Hub and Pico Rivera Nucleus
• To obtain a grant for the California Regional Trails Program in the amount of $1.4 million for the Pio Pico State Historic Park Trail Connection Project.
• To obtain a grant for the State Budget Request with
Assemblymember Lisa Calderon in the amount of $1.125
million for the Historic Whittier Boulevard Paseo Project • Complete the City Council Chambers Audio/Visual Upgrades • Initiate Citywide Branding and Marketing Project
• Initiate Rosemead Boulevard Master Plan
• Initiate Downtown Pico Rivera Master Plan
• Initiate River Revitalization Master Plan
18 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report
PARKS AND RECREATION
Programs and Services
Facililty and Programming
• Complete renovations for The PAD and The Alebrije
Dog Park.
• Revise City policies and resolutions to allow for the general publics’ rental of Parks and Recreation facilities and fields.
• Complete renovations for the Senior Center patio,
Youth Center, Pico and Rivera Parks’ Gym HVAC, and
Rivera and Smith Parks’ facility roofing
• Align Department operations and programs to provide
long-term sustainability.
• Begin renovation and construction on Rio Hondo Park
Youth Center with estimated completed date of late
2024.
• Implement Rio Hondo Park Nature Program.
• Over 15,000 meals are anticipated to be served for the Summer Food Service Program.
• Complete Pico Park Outdoor Restroom
• Renovate Senior Center Indoor Restrooms
Grants
• Continue to apply for and receive grants to enhance
recreation programming.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to acquire and build new recreation facilities or park space.
• Work closely in partnership with management company
to maintain a beautiful Golf Course.
Special Events
• Host various community engagement events that may
include: Fireworks Spectacular, Movies in the Park,
Summer Street Fest, Spooktacular Halloween event,
Veterans’ Day Ceremony, Holiday Festival and Tree
Lighting event, Christmas Baskets Food Distribution,
Easter Eggstravaganza, Certified Farmers Market, and
Memorial Day ceremony.
Aquatic Center
• Develop engineering plans for the Smith Park Aquatic
Center
• Begin construction early 2025.
• Continue partnership with neighboring cities for pool access: approximately 8 Pool Days.
Media and Communications
• 3 Recreation Guides and 12 Profile issues
REACH
• Service eight (8) Elementary Sites: Birney Tech Academy, Durfee Elementary, Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences,
North Ranchito Elementary, Rio Vista Elementary, Rivera Elementary, South Ranchito Dual Language Academy,
and Valencia Academy of the Arts
• Approx. 800 students to be served.
Senior Center
• Will host approximately 30 events: Afternoon dances,
Music on Mines, Taco Night, Mother’s Day Tea, Father’s
Day Celebration, Health and Fitness Day, Movie Nights,
Older American Month Celebration Events, etc.
Transportation
• Dial-A-Ride: over 15,000 trips expected.
• Recreation Transit/Trips & Tours: approximately 32
excursions
PUBLIC WORKS
• Construction of the Pico Rivera Regional Bikeway Project along Mines Avenue
• Fully implement PFOA/PFAS Water Treatment System
• Fiber Optics Implementation Phase
• Median Beautification on Major Corridors Project
• Rosemead Blvd Median and Parkway Beautification Project • Residential Resurfacing Program - Overlay and Reconstruction Project
• Annual Sidewalk Improvements Project
• Annual Signing and Striping Project
• HSIP Cycle 11 Grants:
• Citywide Sign Audit and Roadway Safety Sign
Enhancement Project
• Citywide Traffic Signal Enhancement Project
• School Crossings Safety Enhancement Project
• Implement a Vehicle Replacement & Maintenance Program • Increase Tree Pruning Cycle
• Complete Urban Water Management Plan
• Complete Risk & Resiliency Assessment
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
• General Plan Update
• Zoning Code Update
• Impact Fee Update
• Update the Filming Permit website for location scouting. • Update, educate and enforce citywide signage ordinance including window signage and banners.
• Educate and enforce the screening of rooftop equipment in residential and commercial areas.
• Rosemead Boulevard/Slauson Avenue Specific Plan
• Washington Blvd Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Specific Plan
• Whittier Blvd Business Improvement District
• Citywide Design Guidelines
• Implementation of the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
Program
• Implementation of the Vacant Lot Ordinance
• Implementation of the Flavored Tobacco Ordinance
• Whittier Narrows Dam Flood Plan
• Emergency Operation Center Training
• Completion of the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Continue the disposition and acquisition of property
throughout the City for redevelopment of key sites.
• Implementation of SolarApp to facilitate solar permits. • Implementation of 3Di Building Permit software and
Bluebeam.
• Shopping Cart Ordinance.
• Complete the utilization of CDBG Covid funds for the Small Business Grant Program.
• Section 8 Program: Increase owner participation by increasing marketing of vouchers in the City.
HUMAN RESOURCES
• Develop and implement new employee policies
• Roll out Supervisory Academy
• Update Rules and Regulations
• Negotiate MOUs for all bargaining unions
• Update all Job Descriptions
• Hold ten (10) Employee Trainings
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 19
PFOA/PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEMS
HISTORIC WHITTIER BLVD
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
PAD PROJECT MINES AVE. REGIONAL BIKEWAY PROJECT
Upcoming Projects to be Completed
20 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report History
Pico Rivera was founded in the 1870’s
when major railroad companies completed
rail lines in the area. Newly arrived
farmers planted large groves in the fertile
land between Rio Hondo and San Gabriel
Rivers. Eventually, the two communities,
Pico and Rivera, were established and
grew into a rustic agricultural setting.
During the 1950’s, homes, schools,
and churches developed, along with
commercial/industrial enterprises. These
establishments grew the communities of
Pico and Rivera closer together, giving a
strong sense of civic awareness. During
a 1958 election, the name “Pico Rivera”
was confirmed for the new city and
five citizens were elected to the first
City Council. Thus, Pico Rivera became
the 61st city in Los Angeles County.
Location
The City of Pico Rivera is located in southeastern
Los Angeles County. It sits approximately 11 miles
southeast of downtown Los Angeles, on the eastern
edge of the Los Angeles Basin, and on the southern
edge of the area known as the San Gabriel Valley.
The City of Pico Rivera is bordered by the cities of
Commerce, Downey, Montebello, Santa Fe Springs,
and Whittier.
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as well as
the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are close
in proximity to Pico Rivera.
Facts & Figures
Established in 1958
City Population:
62,800 (2020 census)
Median Household Income:
$70,620
Median Home Price:
$677,500
City Recreation:
9 City Parks
Land Size:
9-square miles
Area Code/Zip Code:
(562) / 90660-90662
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 21 Pio Pico California State Park
The City’s five acre park encompasses historic gardens and the beautiful restored adobe home of Pio Pico, one of California’s most remarkable historical figures. Volunteers keep this amazing heritage alive by preserving and protecting it with learning opportunities and service projects.
Pico Rivera Sports Arena
Built in 1979, the 6,000-seat arena is famous
for its Mexican rodeos and Latin entertainment.
This sports arena is known to be the largest
Mexican rodeo ring in the country.
Pico Rivera Historical &
Heritage Museum
Our Historical Museum is housed in an original train
depot from 1887. It offers visitors a look at Pico
Rivera’s colorful past through a variety of photographs, documents, and historical objects.
Paseo Del Rio
The Paseo del Rio at the Rio Hondo
Coastal Basins Spreading Grounds
consists of a bike and pedestrian
trail around the perimeter of the
grounds, iron fencing, landscaping,
and a rest area.
Places of
Interest in
Pico Rivera
Education
The Pico Rivera community is proud of
its educational system. Elementary and
High School students living in the city
are served by the El Rancho Unified
School District and the Montebello
Unified School District. There are also
two parochial schools (grade 1-8) and
one private school (K-12) in town.
Pico Rivera proudly offers residents:
8 Elementary Schools
3 Middle Schools
3 High Schools
1 Pre-Kinder-12 and Adult Programs
In addition, there are nearby community
colleges and universities that provide
higher education including Rio Hondo
College, Cerritos College , Cal State
Los Angeles, Cal State Long Beach,
and Cal Poly Pomona. 22 City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accomplishments Report General Law City
The City of Pico Rivera is a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government
whereby the City Council provides policy direction to
a City Manager appointed by the Council. As the City’s
Chief administrator, the City Manager is responsible for overseeing City employees who implement all of the
City’s programs, services and projects. Five City Council members are elected, at large, for staggered four-year
terms. The council members select two of the members
to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
Municipal Services
The City provides a full range of municipal services
including public works, water, construction and
maintenance of roads and highways, planning and
zoning, recreation and cultural activities, and general administrative support such as overall agency
management, procurement of goods and services,
payroll, recruitment, risk management, budget
preparation and monitoring and accounting. The City
contracts some municipal services with other public
agencies, these include: the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement service, the Los Angeles County Fire Department for fire protection and paramedic emergency services, and the Los Angeles County Library
System to operate its two community libraries.
Our Mission
"To positively impact our community
by providing excellent city services,
facilitating responsible stewardship of
resources, and actively engaging our
residents, businesses, and visitors."
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND LAND USE
HEALTH, WELLNESS
AND SAFETY
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
FISCAL AND ORGANIZATION
SUSTAINABILITY
INFRASTRUCTURE
City Government
City of Pico Rivera Profile
RIVERA PARK
SAN GABRIEL RIVER
RIO HONDO
72 19
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
SAN GABRIEL RIVER PKWY
TELEGRAPH ROAD
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
MINES AVENUE
WHITTIER BOULEVARD
BEVERLY BOULEVARD
PASSONS BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD
PASSONS
SLAUSON AVENUE
PARAMOUNT
PICO RIVERA
MUNICIPAL
GOLF COURSE STREAMLAND PARK
RIO HONDO
PARK
PIO PICO
PARK
PICO PARK
SMITH
PARK
RIO
VISTA
PARK
CITY
HALL
City of Pico Rivera Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report 23 City of Pico RIvera
6615 Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
www.pico-rivera.org
CITY OF PICO RIVERA CITY HALL
6615 Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 942-2000
CITY OF PICO RIVERA – PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
6615 Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-4421
CITY OF PICO RIVERA – PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
6767 Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-4430
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, closed Fridays, weekends,
and federal holidays.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
PICO RIVERA STATION
6631 Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 949-2421
[email protected]
Rolled Over PO FYE 2022‐23
PO No. GL Account # DEPARTMENT VENDOR DESCRIPTION PO Amount Encumbered
Amount
2022‐339 100.15.1500‐54500 Administration Flock Safety Installation of Flock Safety/License Plate Rater 99,000 15,665 2022‐404 100.11.1110‐54500 Administration Local Government Commission Program Management Support 82,257 55,131 2023‐044 100.11.1110‐54400 Administration Milagro Media Strategies Public & Media Relations 25,000 3,926 2023‐081 100.15.1500‐54500 Administration LA County Sheriffs Department Contract City Law Enforcement Services FY 2022‐23 12,302,319 200,000 2023‐257 100.11.1110‐54500 Administration Moore Iacofano & Goltsman Inc Historic Whittier Blvd Multi‐ Modal and Specific Plan 310,624 211,825 2023‐289 100.11.1110‐54500 Administration Actum Ca Opco, LLC Advocacy support related to the Whittier Narrows Dam 84,000 84,000 2023‐313 105.60.6005‐54500 Administration ATI Restoration, LLC. Emergency Agreement related to the Golf Course Fire 336,888 13,185 2023‐315 100.15.1500‐54500 Administration PM Law Enforcement Services, LLC Public Safety Coordinator 50,000 30,000 2023‐326 100.90.9000‐54700 Administration Zencity Technologies US, Inc. Digital Platform for community engagement 9,000 4,500 2023‐356 100.11.1110‐54500 Administration Ollin Strategies Consulting Services Government Relations Consultant 60,000 30,000 2023‐408 100.11.1111‐54500 Administration Cascadia Consulting Services Technical expertise for the development of a Climate Action Plan 149,935 149,935 2023‐390 100.12.1200‐54500 City Clerk Gladwell Governmental Services Record Retention Schedule update 2023 4,900 4,900 2022‐313 100.30.3020‐54400 Community Development Terra Realty Advisors Inc Outdoor Advertising Digital Billboard Signs 27,750 16,799 2023‐005 100.30.4020‐54500 Community Development Willdan Engineering Building and Safety Services 180,000 23,121 2023‐208 100.30.3010‐54400 Community Development Dudek Professional Services for City‐wide Design Standard & Guidelines 3,301 ‐ 2023‐137 100.30.3020‐54400 Community Development New City America Investigate and form a Property‐Based Improvement District 98,000 50,000 2023‐181 100.30.3020‐54400 Community Development 3Di, Inc Engage Permit Solution‐Online Permitting Service 168,500 120,0002023‐226 100.30.3020‐54400 Community Development D/AQ Corporation dba Daum Com. Real Estate Service Real Estate Brokerage Services 45,000 45,0002023‐229 100.30.3010‐54500 Community Development RSG, Inc Implementing the mobile home rent stabilization ordinance 300,000 253,855 2023‐348 100.30.3020‐54400 Community Development Bludot Technologies, Inc. Software to create database of business, track communication, 5,940 5,940 2023‐379 100.30.3020‐54400 Community Development Colliers International Greater Los Angeles Inc. Consultant Services on vacant land to validate land price 45,000 27,000 2023‐389 100.30.3020‐54400 Community Development David Hidalgo Architects, Inc. Commercial façade enhancement 49,500 44,5002023‐201 100.20.2000‐54500 Finance Revenue & Cost Specialist, LLC Cost Allocation & User Fee Study 30,000 6,250 2023‐320 100.20.2010‐54400 Finance Urban Futures Inc Continuing Disclosure and Post‐Issuance Compliance 6,206 2,818 2023‐184 100.20.6040‐52805 Information Technologies ECS Imaging Software License Implementation Cost & User Fees 48,800 5,000 2023‐160 100.80.8000‐54500 Park & Recreation Interwest Consulting Group Electrical Charging Station Project 40,000 2,0312023‐371 100.80.8230‐57300 Park & Recreation CPACINC.COM Apple MAC Studio, Pro Display Computer 18,585 18,585 2023‐393 100.80.8000‐54500 Park & Recreation Nancy Matthews FY 22‐23 Consulting various grant project 8,000 813 2022‐317 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works NV5, Inc. Tentative Parcel Map 83251 review, 10100 Beverly Blvd. 6,500 3,833 2022‐351 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works Interwest Consulting Group Grading plan review for 8101 Rosemead Blvd 4,900 140 2023‐241 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works Interwest Consulting Group Burke St‐ Development Water Plan Check Services 4,000 7802023‐242 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works Interwest Consulting Group 9257 Slauson‐ Starbucks Grading Plan Review 3,080 8402023‐340 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works NCM Engineering Corporation Independent review of entry road bridge over union Pacific RR 49,720 49,720 2023‐351 100.40.4031‐54500 Public Works R‐Doors, Inc Door Installation 22,495 16,0002023‐368 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works Interwest Consulting Group Plan review for 6501 Passons Blvd. offsite improvements 6,160 4,445 2018‐585 100.40.4010‐54400 Public Works TKE Engineering Inc. Streets Bartolo Drainage Ditch 140,966 36,409 2021‐234 100.40.4030‐54655 Public Works County of Los Angeles Dept of Public Works Monitoring City traffic signals through KITS‐City Req. No.268475 16,700 3,275 2021‐239 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works NV5, Inc. Tract Map 74823 review (Burke) 2,750 451 2021‐425 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works NV5, Inc. On Call Plan Check services for 3900 Baybar Rd 35,700 82 2023‐131 100.40.4030‐54655 Public Works County of Los Angeles Dept of Public Works Traffic Signal Maintenance for Rose Hills & SGR Pkwy 5,000 553 2023‐153 100.40.4010‐54500 Public Works Interwest Consulting Group On‐call plan check services for development project 10,000 6,920 2023‐164 100.40.4032‐54500 Public Works Mariposa Landscapes, Inc Beverly Blvd. Median Landscape renovations 960,051 591,637 Total Fund 100 Purchase Orders Rolled Over at FYE 2022‐23 2,139,8642023‐267 105.70.7320‐54500 Public Works Yao Engineering, Inc. Golf course fire repair design 57,443 23,6262023‐208 180.30.3010‐54400 Community Development Dudek Professional Services for City‐wide Design Standard & Guidelines 296,699 164,580Total Fund 100, 105, and 180 Purchase Orders Rolled Over at FYE 2022‐23 2,328,070 Enclosure 3
14c
COUNCIL
MEETING
DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUEST DETAIL DIRECTOR(S)
ACTION TAKEN: Memo; Staff
Report; Closed Session;
Presentation; Follow-up
Meeting; City Manager Reports;
Informal Action
DISCUSSION
ITEM
ACTION ITEM
DATE
STATUS:
Complete;
Pending;
On-going;
In-Progress
2/14/2023 Garcia/Sanchez Establishing Safe Spaces for kids Take to City Council P. Yugar TBD 2/14/2023 8/8/2023 In-Progress 11/14/2023 Lara/Lutz MHKO Ordinance Take to City Council A. Betancourt In-Progress 1/23/2024 Lara/Garcia Drone Technology Report Take to City Council S. Carmona In-Progress 2/13/2024 Lara/Garcia Purple Heart City Resolution Take to City Council P. Yugar Staff report/Resolution 2/27/2024 In-Progress
GOOD OF THE ORDER