MINUTES
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Housing Assistance Agency was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor/Chairman Lara called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on behalf of the City Council and the -Housing Assistance Agency.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Dr. Sanchez arrived at 6:03 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Rocio Estrada, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Bob Perez, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Imam Malik Tariq Mahmood, President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Los Angeles Chapter
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilmember Lutz
SPECIAL. PRESENTATION(S):
• A Proclamation for the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan beginning March 10, 2024 through April 9, 2024, was presented to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Los Angeles Chapter
• Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Pico Rivera Jr. Pee Wee Donnas Cheer Team
• Senator Bob Archuleta's Women of Achievement Presentation Senator Bob Archuleta gave a brief presentation on the recent 2024 California Making Herstory event where Pico Rivera resident and long-time business owner of Mario's Tacos, Celia Jimenez was recognized.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Housing Assistance Agency:
1. Public Hearing — Pico Rivera (Section 8) Public Housing Agency Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2025. (1600)
Chairman Lara opened the public hearing and noted that there were no written or oral communications to provide public testimony.
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Chairman Lara closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Camacho, seconded by Vice Chairman Garcia to: 1) Conduct a public hearing for the City of Pico Rivera _ Housing Assistance Agency's goals, objectives and policies identified on the 5 -year Public Housing Agency Plan for fiscal year 2020-2025; and 2) Authorize the City of Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency staff to submit the Civil Rights Certification form to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
e Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month of March and April.
Esther Almeida:
e Addressed the City Council regarding the Senior Center facility and acknowledged the great leadership of Supervisor Lizet Olmos.
Lupe Diaz:
o Addressed the City Council regarding the Senior Center facility and acknowledged the great leadership of Supervisor Lizet Olmos.
The following speakers addressed the City Council regarding the Congressional H.Res.786 Resolution relating to ceasefire in. Palestine.
1. Lulu Ruiz
2. Armando
3. Fernando
4. Rodolfo
5. Alex Rocha
6. Margaret Pierro
Written communication was received by the following:
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council regarding ceasefire in Palestine.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
O Approved City Council regular meeting of March 12, 2024
3. Approves! 13th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700).
Check Numbers: 294062-294170; 13364-13429
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Special Check Numbers: 13404, 13428
4. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1183 Amending Chapter 3.20 Purchasing, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (700)
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 1183 amending Chapter 3.20 Purchasing, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.
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 (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
5. Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the 2023 Reporting Period. (1600)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7325, authorizing the City Manager and/or the designee to file the report with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
2. Received and filed the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2023.
Resolution No. 7325 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2023
HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO SUBMIT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
6. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Funding Under the Home Investment Partnerships Program. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7326 authorizing submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program's 2022-2023 Notice of Funding Availability.
Resolution No. 7326 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
7. Approve Appointment of Kenneth L. Louie, Interim Administrative Services Director. (500)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7327, appointing Retired Annuitant Kenneth L.
Louie as Interim Director of Administrative Services pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221; and
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2. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 24- 2292 with Kenneth L. Louie, in an amount not -to -exceed $150,000 for Interim Administrative Services Director services.
Resolution No. 7327 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED ANNUITANT KENNETH L. LOUIE AS
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §7522.56 AND §21221(G)
Agreement No. 24-2292-1
8. Award of Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc. for a Development Impact Fee Study. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Harris & Associates, Inc. to prepare a Development Impact Fee Study for an amount not -to -exceed $57,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney for a term of one (1) year with a second -year extension if required.
Agreement No. 24-2300
9. On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services — Award Professional Services Agreements. (500)
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to Willdan Engineering to provide on - call construction management and inspection services;
2. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to FCG Consultants, Inc. to provide on -call construction management and inspection services;
3. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to Fountainhead Consulting Corporation to provide on -call construction management and inspection services;
4. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to GK & Associates to provide on -call construction management and inspection services;
5.. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to Z&K Consultants, Inc. to provide on -call construction management and inspection services;
6. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to AKM Consulting Engineers to provide on -call construction management and inspection services;
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7. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to Gannett Fleming to provide on -call construction management and inspection services;
8. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to Southstar Engineering and Consulting, Inc. to provide on -call construction management and inspection services;
9. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to NV5, Inc. to provide on -call construction management and inspection services;
10. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a term of five (5) years in the total amount of up to $2,500,000 to Pacifica Services, Inc. to provide on -call construction management and inspection services; and
11. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 24-2301
Agreement No. 24-2302
Agreement No. 24-2303
Agreement No. 24-2304
Agreement No. 24-2305
10. Treasurer's Monthly Investment
2024.
Agreement No. 24-2306
Agreement No. 24-2307
Agreement No. 24-2308
Agreement No. 24-2309
Agreement No. 24-2310
Transaction Report as of February 29,
(700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of February 29, 2024.
Housing Assistance Agency:
11. Minutes:
• Received and filed the Housing Assistance Agency regular meeting of March 14, 2023 and special meeting August 22, 2023
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 11. 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:
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City Manager Carmona highlighted 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, Councilmember Camacho and Mayor Pro Tem Garcia commented on the grant funding received for the City of Pico Rivera's Historic Whittier Boulevard Neighborhood Paseos project.
Councilmember Camacho reported on behalf of SEAACA announced the upcoming Pet Adoption event; commented on his attendance at the CivicWell Conference and requested a citywide traffic safety assessment; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Mayor Lara commented on the Smith Park Friendly Senior board installation. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia highlighted. the Pico Rivera Go -Getters Opening Day, and the Shade Lane Senior's 64th Anniversary event. He also requested staff to update the current graffiti ordinance; seconded by Mayor Lara.
City Council commented on the recent Opening Day Ceremony's for Rivera Baseball Association (RBA) and Pico Rivera Girls Fastpitch Softball and highlighted the City's Easter Eggstravaganza event.
Mayor Lara reported on his attendance at a recent Mines Avenue Bikeway Project Community meeting and a Mayoral roundtable meeting.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a third _Closed Session item regarding Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation be added to the Agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to add item (c) Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation, Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(2) to the agenda. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:15 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8:13 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
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CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
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's negotiators; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Position: Director
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that direction was provided by City Council; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One matter related to a bidding matter
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council received a briefing and direction was provided by City Attorney to bring back at a future meeting; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/Chairman Lara adjourned the City Council and Housing Assistance Agency meeting at 8:14 p.m. in memory of City resident Von Stroff. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor/Chairman
ATYEST
—Cynthiaa AyaI CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated March 26, 2024 and approved by the City Council on April 9, 2024.
Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary