MINP TES
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor Lara called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Gloria Aguirre, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Irma Acosta Tirado, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Lutz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lee Squire:
• Addressed the City Council to present the Mayor and City Council, along with other agency representatives with a Prisoners of War commemorative flag on behalf of the Prisoners of War organization in Downey, California.
Lauren Ruiz:
• Addressed the City Council regarding ceasefire in Palestine.
Fernando Islas:
• Addressed the City Council regarding ceasefire in Palestine.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month of June and Summer programming.
Written communication was received by the following:
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council regarding ceasefire in Palestine.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
5-28-24.CityCouncilMinutes
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of May 14, 2024 • Received and filed Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting of April 11, 2024
2. Approved 17th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 294563-294663
Special Check Numbers: None
3. Resolution Adopting Projects for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Fiscal Year 2024-25). (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7340 adopting project(s) for fiscal year 2024-25 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1): The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Resolution No. 7340 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF
PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 — ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 FUNDS
4. Pico Park Prefabricated Restroom Project (CIP No.' 50085).— Reject All Bids and Authorization to Re -Bid Project. (500)
1. Rejected all bids for the Pico Park Prefabricated Restroom Project, CIP No. 50085; and
2. Authorized the Director of Public Works to re -advertise for construction bids.
5. Vehicle Replacement — Purchase of Six (6) Vehicles for the Public Works Department. (700)
1. Ratified the purchase of six (6) vehicles in the aggregate amount of $483,530 from Rush Truck Center by way of National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) Contract No. 05-47 for heavy equipment, diesel trucks, bus parts, and related services; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended vehicles.
6. Treasurer's'Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2024. (700)
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2024.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 6. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
5-28-24.CityCouncilMinutes
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FORFURTHER CLARIFICATION: None CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona mentioned that this year's Fourth of July event has been postponed due to the unavailability of a suitable venue, and that a Security Patrol Pilot Program for City facilities will commence in June.
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar provided a debriefing on the festivities of the Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall and Memorial Day Ceremony.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz commented on 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 and requested the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee regarding the beautification of the City.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez suggested keeping the Veteran Biography videos and Vietnam War timeline available in a publicly accessible location.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia commented on the recently commemorated National -Public Works Works Week.
The City Council reported on their attendance at the Annual CalifornialContract Cities= Conference, during which discussions encompassed pertinent issues including homelessness, clean water initiatives, municipal governance, and bridging the_digital.2 divide. Additionally, they reported on their attendance at the International Councilof Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference, with Mayor Pro Tem Garcia being 'the_=sole' exception. Furthermore, they highlighted the success of the Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall and Memorial Day Ceremony weekend events.
Mayor Lara commented on the forthcoming softball game between the_Pico\Rivera Getters versus City of Pico Rivera staff, the Southwest Security Pat%�Pilot 1?rogram�_ and its potential use to local businesses, and the increase in homeless "near the — Veterans Memorial Plaza. Furthermore, he established both the ,Golf:Cotarse User Fee Ad Hoc Committee and the Beautification Ad Hoc Committee.
Recessed to Closed Session at 6:41 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:11 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
5-28-24.CityCouncilMinutes
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 a briefing was provided to City Council and direction was provided to City staff. No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lara adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:12 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor
• 'Cynthia AyaI CMC, City Clerk
`,:su: ti's
1 herebji certify - that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City -Council regular meeting dated May 28, 2024 and approved by the City Council on June41 2024:_,
\;��
Cynthia Ayala