MINUTES
Tuesday, April 9, 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 6:00 p.m. on behalf of the City Council and the Water Authority.
PRESENT: Camacho; Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Robert Martinez, Planning Commission
• Gil Perez, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Pico Rivera Dons Flag Football Gold
• Certificates of Recognition were- presented to the Pico Rivera Dons Gremlin Cheer
• Certificates of Recognition were presentedto the Pico Rivera Dons Jr. Midget Cheer
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month of April.
The following speakers addressed the City Council regarding Tax Fraud Awareness Month related to the tax fraud in the construction industry.
1. Christopher Luna Jr.
2. Emmit Cromwell
3. Gerardo Huerta
The following speakers addressed the City Council requesting a Palestine Ceasefire Resolution.
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1. Lauren
2. Rodolfo
3. Armando
4. Fernando
5. Alex Rocha
Written communication was received by the following:
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council regarding ceasefire in Palestine.
Pico -Whittier Alliance for Liberation and Peace:
• Addressed the City Council regarding a proposed resolution relating to ceasefire in Palestine.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of March 26, 2024
2. Approved 14th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 294171-294282; 13430-13497
Special Check Numbers: None
3. Award an Agreement to Helpmates Staffing Services, LLC for Temporary Staffing Services. (500)
1. Awarded an agreement to Helpmates Staffing Services, LLC, for temporary staffing services, as authorized under the City's piggyback purchasing procurement procedures in an amount not -to -exceed $150,000 per fiscal year from April 9, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with the option for two (2), one (1) — year extensions as stated in the City of Santa Ana Agreement No. A-2023-122-03.
Agreement No. 23-2314
4. Vehicle and Equipment Purchase Authorization. (700)
1. Authorized the transfer of "General Fund Reserves — Assigned" via Account No. 100.98.9800-56900 in the amount of $1,089,702;
2. Appropriated $1,089,702 in the Equipment Replacement Fund as follows; $225,000 to Streets Account No. 170.40.4033-5.7300, $15,000 to Facilities Account No. 170.40.4031-57300, $225,000 to Parks Account No. 170.40.4032-57300 and $624,702 to Fleet Account No. 170.40.4033- 57300 for vehicle and equipment purchases;
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3. Appropriated $150,000 in Equipment Replacement Fund No. 40.4033- 57300 received from the proceeds from sales of vehicles and equipment; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended vehicles and equipment. -
5. Senior Center Restrooms ADA Improvement Project (CIP No. 50036) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Senior Center Restrooms ADA Improvement Project, (CIP No. 50036) constructed by Global Builders, Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Register -Recorder; -
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to release the retention payment to Global Builders, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and
3. Appropriated the unused balance of approximately $42,703 from the fiscal. year (FY) 2022-23 Senior Center ADA Restroom Improvement Project (CIP No. 50036) to the Teen Center Renovation Project (CIP No. 50100).
Water Authority:
6. Minutes: -
• Approved the Water Authority regular meeting of March 12, 2024
7. Approved Purchase of a Case 590SN Tractor Loader Backhoe from Sonsray Machinery, LLC. (700)
1. Approved the purchase of a 590SN Tractor Loader Backhoe Case Heavy Equipment from Sonsray Machinery, LLC utilizing Cooperative Agreement Contract No. 011723-CNH through Sourcewell in the amount of $186,00 and authorized the Executive Director to execute all documents related to the purchase of the equipment. -
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz, seconded 2i2 bf Councilmember/Commissioner Dr. Sanchez to approve Consent Calerida -Item-Nos. 1'/ through 7. 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: None
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GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz commented on the Nasa Services annual 2024 Spring Bulky Item collection week and the commencement of the Pico Rivera Farmers Market at Pico Park.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez commented on her attendance at the Pico Boys Baseball Opening Day Ceremony and the El Rancho High School Girls Softball game.
Councilmember Camacho reported on his attendance at the California Contract Cities Advocacy Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia congratulated Pico Boys Baseball for their recent Opening Day Ceremony and requested the establishment of an ad hoc committee related to traffic calming measures and parking; seconded by Councilmember Camacho:
Mayor Lara commented on the Pico Boys Baseball Opening Day ceremony, the relocation of the Farmers Market to Pico Park, and a meeting with the District Attorney regarding unprosecuted cases:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Lara adjourned the City Council and Water Authority meeting at 6:49 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor/President
ATTEST:
Cynthia Ayala; (, 1C, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
-r--hereby,certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated April 9, 2024 and approved by the City Council on April. =23;-2024. -
= Cynthia Ayala, -C
City Clerk/Authority Secretary