MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 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, Lara
ABSENT: Sanchez (excused)
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Maria Garcia, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice President Garcia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor/President.Lara
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificate of Recognition were presented to the Pico Rivera Donnas Jr. Gremlin Cheer Team
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month of March. -
Diego Rubalcava:
• Addressed the - City Council regarding Agenda Item No. 10 - Pico Rivera Legislative Platform and asked the City to consider adding an item on Peace and Foreign Policy.
John Soto:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the Pico Rivera Golf Course Management Agreement with Troon and absence of information about loud noise and expressed his support for the City's recent Purple Heart City designation.
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Virginia Martinez:
• Addressed the City Council expressing her concerns with the lack of customer service at the Senior Center and her request for adjusted coffee hours and additional hours of operation.
The following speakers addressed the City Council regarding the Congressional H.Res.786 ceasefire Resolution. - - '
1. Lulu Ruiz
2. Alex Rocha
3. Armando
Written communication was received by the following:
Lulu Ruiz:
• Addressed the City Council expressing her concerns regarding Agenda Item No. 6 - Home Buyers Program; No. 8 - Notice of PFAS Contaminant; and No. 10 - Pico Rivera Legislative Platform.
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council expressing' his concerns regarding government funding and Agenda Item No. 8 - Notice of PFAS Contaminant.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of February 27, 2024; and • Received and filed Parks and Recreation Commission regular meetings of December 11, 2023 and January 11, 2024
2. Approved 12t'' Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 293955-294061
Special Check Numbers: None
3. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1182 Approving Zone Code Amendment No. 194 — An Update to the Zoning Ordinance Reflecting Required Amendments by the State Department of Housing and Urban Development- After Final Review of the Sixth Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element. (1600)
1. Adopted- Ordinance No. 1182 approving Zone Code Amendment No. 194 amending the Zoning Code to meet State mandated requirements.
Ordinance No.1182 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 ZONING
OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING- TABLE
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18.42.040 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CHART AND SECTION
18.18.42.050 SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS AND CHART NOTES AS
HEREIN REFERRED TO AS ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 194
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
4. Approve a Resolution Establishing the Job Classification and Job Duties for the Full -Time Sustainability Technician Position. (200)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7322 establishing the job classification for the Sustainability Technician Position.
Resolution No.7322 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE JOB
CLASSIFICATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE FULL-TIME
SUSTAINABILITY TECHNICIAN POSITION
5. Approve a Resolution Establishing Job Classification for the Full -Time Custodian Position. (200)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7323 establishing job classifications for the full- time Custodian position.
Resolution No.7323 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE JOB
CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN POSITION
6. Grant Acceptance from Century 21 Allstars for Downpayment Assistance Towards the Acquisition of 6325 Winodee Drive. (700)
1. Accepted the grant not -to -exceed $50,000 from Century 21 Allstars to be held in an endowment fund; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to provide a down payment assistance grant of up to $50,000 to a qualified buyer to be selected by Century 21 Allstars for the purchase of 6325 Winodee Drive, Pico Rivera, California 90660.
Water Authority:
7. Minutes:
• Received and filed the Water Authority regular meeting of February 13, 2024
8. Notification of PFAS Contaminants in the Drinking Water. (1700)
1. Received and filed this report and authorized staff to notify customers regarding the detection of Perfluorooctaniesulfonic acid (PFOS), Perfluorooctanioic acid (PFOA), and Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS), and/or Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFI-HxS) in the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for Water Quality.
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Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Mayor Pro TemNice President Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 8. Motion carries by the following roll call vote: -
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sanchez
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None REGULAR AGENDA:
9. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.20 Purchasing, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and a Resolution Adopting new Procurement Policies and Procedures. (700)
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Camacho to: 1) Waive first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 1183 amending Chapter 3.20 Purchasing of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code; and 2) Approve Resolution No. 7324 adopting new citywide Procurement Policies and Procedures. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Ordinance No.1183 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20
(PURCHASING) OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION)
Resolution No.7324 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING NEW CITYWIDE
PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sanchez
10. Adoption of the 2024 Pico Rivera Legislative Platform. (100) Management Analyst Garcia provided a brief presentation highlighting the new 2024 Pico Rivera Legislative Platform including a synopsis on the formation of the platform, the goals, strategic plan categories, implementation, and 2024 federal, state, regional and local priorities.
City Council expressed their support for the new Pico Rivera Legislative Platform.
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Camacho to adopt the 2024 Pico Rivera Legislative Platform that will guide the City's legislative priorities and funding pursuits at the local, regional, state, and federal levels of government. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sanchez
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona commented on the recent $850,000 in grant funding received for the City of Pico Rivera's Historic Whittier Boulevard Neighborhood Paseos project secured by Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance at a recent Gateway Cities COG meeting where federal funding was discussed and requested for staff to research the establishment of a Veteran or First Responders First Time Home Buying grant program; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
Councilmember Camacho reported on his attendance at the Presidential State of the Union Address. He and Mayor Pro . Tem Garcia highlighted the 100th Birthday celebration for resident Veteran Joe Hilario.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Mayor Lara commented on the REACH Mini Olympics event held at Smith Park.
Councilmember Camacho, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Mayor Lara commented on the recent Opening Day ceremony for Smith Park Pony Baseball and acknowledged City staff on the park maintenance.
Mayor. Lara reported on a recent Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee meeting covering various topics including the Mines Avenue project, PFAS water filters, and Friendship Avenue. Additionally, he commented on the Chamber of Commerce 2024 Wesley Kruse Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament Fundraising event and requested a crosswalk safety assessment; seconded by Councilmember Camacho.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a second Closed Session item regarding Real Property Negotiators be added to the Agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lara to add item (b) Conference with Real Property Negotiators, Government Code section 54956.8 to the agenda. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho; Garcia, Lutz, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sanchez
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:06 p.m.
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ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:30 p.m.
ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 6375-016-906 and 6374-015-902 -
Agency Negotiator: Steve Carmona, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and Alameda Corridor -East Construction Authority
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council was briefed; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495.6.8
Property: 6373-019-017
Agency Negotiator: Steve Carmona, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: PICOPRO LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council was briefed; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Lara adjourned the City Council and Water Authority meeting at 7:31 p.m. in memory of former City employee and Retiree Roger Alvarado. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sanchez
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor/President -
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ATTEST:
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Cynthia Ayala;; CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby -certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated March 12, 2024 and approved by the City Council on March_ 26, 2024.
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Cynthia Ayala;
C, City Clerk/Authority Secretary