Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment 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 Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Yarisma Rocha, Planning Commission
• Maria Garcia, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor/Chairman Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Garcia PUBLIC HEARING:
City Council:
1. Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget. (700)
Mayor Lara opened the public hearing and noted that there were no oral communications to provide public testimony.
Mayor Lara noted that written communication was received by the following:
Lauren -Victoria Ruiz:
• Addressed the City Council to express her concerns regarding the increase of funds allocated to the Public Safety budget.
Interim Administrative Services Director Louie delivered a concise PowerPoint presentation encompassing the Biennial Budget process, budget development details, Fiscal Year 2023-24 achievements, a summary of the general fund, economic outlook, trends in general fund revenues, major expenditure categories, proposed citywide positions, adjustments to general fund maintenance and operations, updates and highlights on capital improvement projects for year two, an unfunded capital project list, an enterprise funds update, and outlined the forthcoming stages of the budget process.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez raised a question regarding the increase in funds allocated to the Public Safety budget and proposed that the City explore additional revenue
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sources rather than consider future service and expenditure reductions. In response to her question regarding the funds allocated to the Public Safety budget, Interim Administrative Services Director Louie stated that revised estimates received from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department had resulted in cost savings for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia inquired about the projected final revenue totals from Measure AB to which City Manager Carmona confirmed that the final revenue figures would be lower than the initial estimated amount.
Mayor Lara closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Camacho to: 1) Conduct a public hearing for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget; and 2) Received and filed the FY 2024-25 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget and provide direction to staff. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
2. Public Hearing — Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (700)
Mayor Lara opened the public hearing and noted that there were no oral communications to provide public testimony.
Mayor Lara noted that written communication was received by the following:
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council advocating for the replacement of current streetlights to LED fixtures and transitioning from non-native plants to California native plants to enhance the city's infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
Mayor Lara closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) Approve Resolution No. 7341 approving the Engineer's Annual Levy Report for the Pico Rivera Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 7342 ordering the Collection of Assessments within the Pico Rivera Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for FY 2024-25 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7341 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
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Resolution No. 7342 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
3. Public Hearing — Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (700)
Mayor Lara opened the public hearing and noted that there were no written or oral communications to provide public testimony.
Mayor Lara closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez to: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) Approve Resolution No. 7343 approving the Engineer's Annual Levy Report for the Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 7344 confirming a Diagram and Assessment and ordering the Levy of the FY 2024-25 Assessment for the Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 7343 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
Resolution No. 7344 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PICO RIVERA PARAMOUNT/MINES
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT
TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES:' "` None
4. Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Budget Substantial Amendment. (1600)
Mayor Lara opened the public hearing and noted that there were no written or oral communications to provide publictestimony.
Mayor Lara closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 7345 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to update the 2023-24 and 2024-25 budget and submit revisions of the Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with eligible subrecipients and purchase of supplies, programs, and equipment as noted in the fiscal year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Action Plan and budget.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No 7345 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN IN' ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF ` HOUSINGi j AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Steven Diaz:
• Addressed the City Council expressing construction -related concerns regarding the Mines Bikeway Project.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month-of,June:and Summed'.programming::.
PLAN
Written comm.unication,was-received byfh`e.ollowing.
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Lee Squire:
Addressed =the. City:: Council<'. tti.ipr4sentLthoi Public Works Department with a .rE Prisoners of War commemorative flag on behalf of the Prisoners of War organization in Downey, Califolnia for their' hard work on the Mobile Vietnam M.mo'riallNa1f'=
Michael =Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council -to advocate for:=a:resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Lauren -Victoria Ruiz:
• Addressed the City Council •to :advocate fora resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
CONSENT'CALENDAR•ITEMS
City Council:
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5. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of May 28, 2024
6. Approved 18th Warrant Register of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 294664-294793
Special Check Numbers: None
7. General Municipal Election — November 5, 2024. (300)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7346 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities;
2. Approved Resolution No. 7347 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render full services to the City relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024;
3. Approved Resolution No. 7348 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the El Rancho Unified School District and the Pico Water District election to be held on the date pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code;
4. Approved Resolution No. 7349 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; and
5. Approved Resolution No. 7350 providing for a procedure for determining by lot a tie among candidates at the November 5,2024 General Municipal Election in accordance with Elections Code Section 15651 and rescinding Resolution No. 7195.
Resolution No. 7346 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
Resolution No. 7347 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER
FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Resolution No. 7348 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE EL RANCHO UNIFIED
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SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE PICO WATER DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
Resolution No. 7349 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES'
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,
2024
Resolution No. 7350 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A
PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING BY LOT A TIE AMONG
CANDIDATES AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
15651 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7195
8. Resolution Approving the Investment Policy for the City of Pico Rivera for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7351 approving the Investment Policy for the City of Pico Rivera for fiscal year (FY.) 2024-25 governing investments for the City.
Resolution No. 7351 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
"INVESTMENT POLICY" FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
9. Resolution Updating Job Descriptions for the Full -Time Accountant I, Accountant II, Accountant III and Housing, Program Specialist Positions. (200)
This item waspulled from theagenda and continued to a future meeting.
10. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 21-2005 with Avant Garde, Inc., for Administration of the Community Development Block ,"Grant Program. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 21-2005 with Avant -Garde, Inc., in the amount of $19,200 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $119,910, to provide administration services for the Community Development Block Grant Program; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 -in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 21-2005-3
11. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23- 2224 with Ware Malcomb for the City Hall Council Chambers Rehabilitation Improvement Project (CIP No. 50074). (500)
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1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23- 2224 with Ware Malcomb for an additional amount of $56,840, for a total contract amount not -to -exceed $129,975 to provide design services for the City Hall Council Chambers Rehabilitation Improvement Project, CIP No. 50074; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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12. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23-2155 with Dahlin Group Inc. and Contract Change Orders with MBC Enterprises Inc. for the Teen Center Renovation Project (CIP No. 50100). (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23- 2155 with Dahlin Group, Inc. for an additional amount not -to -exceed $6,000, for a total contract amount not -to -exceed $84,500 to provide design services for the Teen Center Renovation Project, CIP 50100;
2. Approved Contract Change Order No. 6 and Contract Change Order No. 7 with MBC Enterprises for an additional amount not -to -exceed $199,262; and
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23.2155 with Dahlin Group, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney and Contract Change Order Nos. 6 and 7 with MBC Enterprises.
Agreement No. 23-2155-2
13. Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Minor Home Repair Grant and Program Manual. (500)
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for administration services related to the City of Pico Rivera's Minor Home Repair Grant Program;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a not -to -exceed amount of $24,000 for one year; and
3. Approved the Community Development Block Grant Minor Home Repair Program Manual.
Agreement No. 24-2346
14. Approve an Agreement with Avant Garde, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant Program Administrative Services. (500)
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Avant Garde, Inc. for administration of the City of Pico Rivera's Community Development Block Grant Program; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a not -to -exceed amount of $126,900 for one year, with an option to execute extensions for
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up to two additional years, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $303,400 over a three-year period.
Agreement No. 24-2347
15. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review. (300)
1. Directed the City Clerk's Office to notify City Departments and applicable agencies to review their Conflict -of -Interest Code pertaining to designated employees to determine if any changes or amendments are necessary.
Successor Agency:
16. Minutes:
• Received and filed Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of November 14, 2023
17. Resolution Approving the Investment Policy for the Successor Agency for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. SA -24-29 approving the Investment Policy for the Successor Agency for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 to include Placement Service Funds as permissible investments for the Successor Agency.
Resolution No. SA -24-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING. THE
"INVESTMENT POLICY" FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Motion by Councilmember/Director Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman, Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 with Councilmember/Director Dr. Sanchez recusing herself ,and not participating in the vote of Item Nos. 10 and 14 only. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho,_ Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
RECUSE: Sanchez (Item Nos. 10 and 14 only)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION: None CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona commented on a recent memo provided to City Council summarizing the achievements the Security Patrol Pilot Program has had since its inception and acknowledged the efforts of the Public Works Department and Public Works Principal Analyst Carrillo for securing a $2.4 million grant for the Regional Trail Entrances and City Entry Points Safety Improvement Project.
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Acting Assistant Fire Chief Dao delivered a brief introduction and affirmed to the City Council and the public that maintaining and prioritizing services for the City of Pico Rivera remains a commitment.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz proposed the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee focused on revenue generation. Mayor Lara supported the request and appointed Councilmembers Lutz and Sanchez to the committee.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez commented on her attendance at the Taste of Rio event at Rio Hondo College and encouraged the public to explore furthering their education at Rio Hondo College. Additionally, she reported on her attendance, alongside Mayor Lara, at the 2nd Annual Cars for Troops Carshow at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena.
Mayor Lara reported on his attendance at an Open House for an Inpatient Treatment Center for the Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse; commented on the upcoming softball game between City staff and the Pico Rivera Go -Getters Softball Tearrf; and requested City staff to explore the feasibility of producing marketing commercials to air during the upcoming Summer Street Fest events; seconded by Councilmember Camacho.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a second Closed Session item regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation be added to the Agenda.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez to add item (b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code. section 54956.9 (d)(1) to the agenda. Motion carries by the following roll call vote.:- ,—. r- - - AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Recessed to Closed Session at 6:56 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:16 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Carmona, Director Shirinian, and Assistant City Manager Garcia
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Human' Resources
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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; 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)
Manor vs. City of Pico Rivera
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that a briefing was provided to City Council; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/Chairman Lara adjourned the City Council and Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency regular meeting at 7:17 p.m. in memory of Gustavo Camacho Lopez, Councilmember Camacho's father, Father Joshua Peter Lee from _St.
Hilary Catholic Church, and City resident and El Rancho High School Alumni John Sherman. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
AndrewC. Lara, Mayor/Chairman
ATTEST:
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=Cyrithia-Ayala;= MC, City Clerk/Agency.Secretary
I hereby -certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated June 11, 2024 and approved by the City Council on June -25, 2024.
'Cynthia Ayala.;=C'S'C, City Clerk/Agency Secretary