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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
A Study Session of the City Council and 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 Lara called the Study Session to order at 4:37 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lara
ABSENT: Lutz, Sanchez
A. Study Session — Year Two of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program — For Fiscal Years 2024 Through 2028. (700)
Public Works Director Negrete provided a comprehensive update on the progress of year two of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) covering its objectives, project development, a summary of completed and ongoing projects for fiscal years (FY) 2023- 24 and 2024-25. The presentation also included an analysis of the five-year funded CIP list with estimated costs, emphasizing the allocation of funding sources for the FY 2024- 28, with 84% of projects being funded by grants. Additionally, Public Works Director Negrete outlined the projects that remain unfunded for each fiscal year.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia requested to add the following items to the list of unfunded projects: 1) Rebranding of Rivera Park Batting Cages; and 2) Outdoor basketball court with shade covering. Furthermore, he expressed his support for expediting the Pico Park Restroom project.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to: 1) Receive and file the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Year Two of the 5 -Year CIP for years 2024 through 2028 (FY 2024-28); 2) Appropriate $250,000 from Senior Center Patio ADA Improvements Project (CIP No. 50071 — Fund 400) to Youth Center Renovation Project Account No. 400.70.7300:54500-50100; 3) Appropriate $75,000 from Rio Vista Musco Lights Project (CIP No. 50102 — Fund 400) to Youth Center Renovation Project Account No. 400.70.7300.54500-50100; 4) Appropriate $300,000 from Rivera Park/Smith Park New Roofs Project (CIP No. 50070 — Fund 400 to Pico Park Outdoor Field Restroom Replacement Project Account No. 400.70.7300.54500- 50085; and 5) Provide staff direction on the CIP for FY 2024-28. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lutz, Sanchez
ADJOURNMENT:
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Mayor Lara adjourned the Study Session at 5:30 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lutz, Sanchez
Mayor/President Lara called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on behalf of the City Council and Water Authority.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Esther Celiz, Planning Commission
• Bobbie Tanner, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor/President Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilmember/Commissioner Dr. Sanchez SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• A Proclamation for National Public Works Week, May 19-24, 2024, presented to the Department of Public Works
• A Proclamation for National Armed Forces Day, May 18, 2024, presented to the Veterans Commission
• A Proclamation for the 30th Anniversary of Zapien's Salsa Grill and Taqueria, presented to Marco Zapien
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Juan Hernandez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding a potential educational plan program.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month of May.
Fernando Islas:
• Addressed the City Council regarding a ceasefire in Palestine resolution and the need for greater transparency by sharing the agenda on social media.
Angela LLerenas:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the City's current contract with SEAACA and her concerns with SEAACA management.
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Mario Rosas:
• Addressed the City Council to express his support for small business in the City.
Written communication was received by the following:
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council regarding genocide and war.
Charles Leone:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the City's current contract with SEAACA and his concerns with SEAACA management.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of April 23, 2024 • Received and filed Veterans Commission regular meeting of July 17, 2023 • Received and filed Parks and Recreation regular meeting of March 14, 2024
2. Approved 16th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 294387-294562
Special Check Numbers: None
3. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 — Annual Renewal. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7334 initiating the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, Levy of Annual Assessment, and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1;
2. Approved Resolution No. 7335 preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the FY 2024-25, levy, and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
3. Approved Resolution No. 7336 declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect the annual assessment within the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for FY 2024-25, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division, 15, of the California Streets and Highways Code, and setting June 11, 2024, as the date for the public hearing of objections thereto.
Resolution No.7334 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS_ FOR PICO RIVERA
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER'S REPORT PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS -OF CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DIVISION 15, PART 2
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Resolution No.7335 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING PICO
RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1;
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Resolution No.7336 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, PICO RIVERA
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
4. Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment — Annual Renewal. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7337 initiating the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 Levy of Annual Assessment and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District;
2. Approved Resolution No. 7338 preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the FY 2024-25, levy, and collection of assessments within the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
3. Approved Resolution No. 7339 declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect the annual assessment within the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2024-25, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15; of the California Streets and Highways Code, and setting June 11, 2024, as the date for the public hearing of objections thereto.
Resolution No.7337 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
Resolution No.7338 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Resolution No.7339 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
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DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND
SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING ON OBJECTIONS
THERETO
5. School Crossing Safety Enhancements, HSIPL-5351 (044), CIP No. 50112 — Award Professional Services Agreement for Design Services. (500)
1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to TJKM Transportation Consultants to provide design services for the School Crossing Safety Enhancements, HSIPL-5351 (044), CIP No. 50112 for an amount not -to - exceed $82,645 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney;
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to process change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed a $8,300 contingency (approximately 10% of the total contract amount); and
3. Amended the fiscal year 2023-24 Adopted Budget by appropriating $50,000 from the Transportation Development Act Funds (Fund 210) fund balance to Account No. 210.70.7300-54500-50112.
Agreement No. 24-2338
6. Granting an Electrical Easement to Southern California Edison for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at City Hall — CIP No. 50010. (1200)
1. Granted an electrical Easement to Southern California Edison for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at City Hall — CIP No. 50010; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute grant of easement.
7. Vehicle Replacement — Purchase of One 2023 Ford F550, 14 -Foot Stakebed Truck for Public Works. (700)
1. Ratified the purchase of one (1) 2023 Ford F550 14 -foot Stakebed Truck, in the amount of $76,392 from BP Ford of Long Beach; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended vehicle.
8. Purchase of One Vactor Paradigm Vacuum Excavator for Public Works. (700)
1. Authorized the purchase of one (1) Vactor Paradigm Vacuum Excavator in the amount of $385,875 from Haaker Equipment company by way of Sourcewell Contract No. 101221 -VTR for sewer vacuums, hydro - excavation, and municipal pumping equipment; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended equipment.
9. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Third Quarter Budget Report as of March 31, 2024.(700)
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1. Received and filed the Third Quarter Budget Report ending March 31, 2024, -which represents the balances and activity for the first. and second quarters (July 2023 through March 2024) of the fiscal year (FY) 2023-24;
2. - Approved a Budget Adjustment amending the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget for Other Funds; and -
3. Approved the Position (Personnel) Adjustments amen ding the FY 2023-24 Adopted Authorized Positions Full -Time Equivalent.- -
Water Authority:
10. Minutes:.
• Received and filed Water Authority _regular meeting of April 9, 2024
11. Pressure Relief Sustaining Valve Station on Dunlap Crossing Road, CIP No. 21361 — Award of Contract. : (500)
1. Awarded a construction contract for an_ amount not -to -exceed $268,063 to American Pipeline Services and authorized the Executive Director to execute the contract in a form approved by the General Counsel;
2. Authorized the Executive Director or designee to process change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $26,806 (approximately -10% of the total contract amount) for construction contingency; and
3. 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. 24-78
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner - Lutz, seconded by Co.uncilmember/Commissioner Dr. Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos: 1 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: -
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar presented a CBS Channel 2 news _segment commemorating the Pico Rivera soldiers who lost their lives during the Vietnam War, along with details about the upcoming Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall event.
Furthermore, Recreation Manager Veloz provided a brief overview of the Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall/Memorial Day Ceremonies including schedule of events scheduled .throughout, Memorial Day Weekend.
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Public Safety Coordinator Marquez delivered an update on the implementation of the Golf Course Security Camera System by Netwatch and highlighted the 99% success rate observed during the pilot program since its installation in August 2023.
Additionally, he stated that when the Golf Course permanently closes due to the Whittier Dam Safety project, the placement of the camera system will be reassessed to make sure all areas of the vacant property are secured. Councilmember Camacho requested an update on the Parks camera system with City Manager Carmona responding in the affirmative.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz commented on his attendance at the Pio Pico Woman's Club Board Installations meeting, the City's Farmer's Market event, the Mother's Day Celebration event held at the Senior Center and the upcoming Christmas Baskets Committee Installation meeting. Additionally, he mentioned a scholarship opportunity to El Rancho High School students and a delegation trip to East Asia for students in El Rancho High School, Salazar Continuation High School, -Armenian Mesrobian School and Rio Hondo Community College.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez acknowledged the Planning and Veterans Commissioners in attendance. In addition, she commented on her attendance at Zapien's Salsa Grill Restaurant 30th Anniversary Celebration, the Wounded Heroes of America Annual WHOA Golf Tournament, and mentioned the successful Student Leadership Day held jointly with the Montebello Unified School District.
Councilmember Camacho commented on the Student Leadership Day in collaboration with Montebello Unified School District and the Programa Emprendedores Business Workshop held at Pico Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia reported on his attendance at the Pio Pico Woman's Club Board Installation meeting and the Mother's Day Celebration event at the Senior Center.
Additionally, he requested to create a Golf Course AdHoc Committee to further review the Golf Course fees, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a third Closed Session item regarding Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation be added to the Agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to add item (c) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, Government Code \ ection 54956.9 (d)(1) to the agenda. Motion carries by the following roll call vote, Recessed to Closed Session at 7:30 p.m. _'-
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8:07 p m.
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ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Pico Rivera vs. Pico Water District
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23NWCP00165
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City Attorney provided a briefing to City Council; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government 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 the City Attorney provided a briefing to City Council; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Group XIII Properties LP vs. City of Pico Rivera
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV03150
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City Attorney provided a briefing to City Council; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Lara adjourned the City Council meeting at 8.08 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor/President
ATTEST_:
Cynfhia Ayala; CIIC, 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 May 14, 2024 and approved by the City Council on May 28, 2024.
Cynthia Ayala, CC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary