MINUTES
Tuesday, June.25,, 2024
A Study Session of the City Council and 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 Study Session to order at 4:39 -p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT:. Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: •Camacho
*Councilrnember-Dr.. Sanchez arrived at 4:42 p.m.
1. Study Session — Comprehensive Zoning Code Update..
(1600)
Community and 'Economic Development Director. Betancourt in collaboration with Catherine Tang Saez and Janet Rodriguez from Dudek provided a comprehensive update on the City's Zoning. Code encompassing several key aspects: an overview of ongoing. projects, the 'adoption •of Citywide Design Standards and. Guidelines, the strategic. objectives achieved through the Zoning Code update; clarification of the primary objectives of the City's Zoning Code,, :findings and recommendations from -the Zoning Code Diagnostic, anoutline of the newly revised Zoning Code resulting from extensive' study sessions, approaches to color schemes, architectural .style guidelines, ' special use regulations, definitions and metrics, -public outreach efforts, and forthcoming stepS in the update and implementation phase:
City Council discussed commercial and':industrial supplemental standards, solar power infrastructure.guidelines,and commercialsignage standards.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lara-adjourned the Study. Session at .5.38 p.m, There. being: no objection it _was so .ordered.
AYES: • Garcia, .Lutz; Sanchez; Lara
NOES: None , -
ABSENT: Camacho .
:Mayor Lara :called the regular meeting to order at. 6:03 p.m. onbehalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Garcia,. Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: Carnacho
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commissioNER8 PRESENT:
• Kimberly:Garcia, Parks,and-Recreation Commission.
• Aldo Macias Arellano, Sister:City Commission
' :INVOCATION: -Delivered. by Mayo-r.Lam
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:: Led :by, CouncilmemberLu.tz
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• •A Certificate. of :Recognition was presented to Eagle Scout:Sarnuel Torres for his' achievement in earning the Boy Scouts of America's :highest honor of Eagle Scout •
• A Certificate of. Recognition. was :presented to.Principal Jose Avila on behalf of Montebello Gardens Elementary School for being .named the top urban school of. 'California; anti the second-best urban'school (Silver Award) in. the United States by .the National.Center 'for -Urban School Transformation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: -
City Council:
1. .. , Public Hearing = An.Ordinance Amending the Pico -Rivera Municipal Code, Adding Chapter -9.52 Prohibition Against. Certain Conduct. on .. Public Property and Chapter 9:56 Storage of 'Personal Property on Public :Property: * (130.0):
Mayor Lara opened the public hearing and noted -that there were no written. or .oral. communications.to.provide public testimony.
:Mayor Lara.closed the publichearing.
Motion, by Councilmember Lutz, .seconded by. Mayor Pro Tem. Garcia to:introduce --and waive the :first reading of Ordinance. No. 1185: establishing two new chapters to the Pico Rivera -: Municipal Code Title 9,- Public .Peace, .Morals: and Welfare as follows Chapter -9:52 Prohibition Against -Certain- Conduct on Public:,Property and -Chapter. 9.56Storage of Personal 'Property' o.n Public. Property. .Motion carries ,by the.following roll: call vote:
Ordinance :No. AN: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING -CHAPTER: 9..52 PROHIBITION: AGAINST .CERTAIN,.CONDUCT ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND CHAPTER 9:56 STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY TO TITLE 9, PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND
WELFARE; OF THE. PICO RIVERA- MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION)
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AYES: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Camacho
2. Public Hearing — Zone Code Amendment No. 195 Amending Title 5, Business License and Regulations and Title 18, Zoning, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code and Find the Proposed Ordinance Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. (1300)
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 Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 1186 Zone Code Amendment No. 195, to approve an ordinance amending Title 5, Business License and Regulations and Title 18, Zoning, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code and find the proposed ordinance not subject to the California environmental quality act (CEQA). Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Ordinance No. 1186 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSE AND REGULATIONS AND TITLE 18 ZONING OF THE PICO
RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE HEREIN REFERRED TO AS ZONE CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 195 (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
AYES: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Camacho
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Fernando Islas:
• Addressed the City Council regarding a ceasefire in Palestine resolution and expressed his support for the City union workers.
Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager:
• Addressed the City Council regarding library updates and upcoming events for the month of July.
Victor Ramos:
• Addressed the City Council to express his support for the City union workers during the current MOU negotiations.
Desiree Alvarez:
• Addressed the City Council to express her support for the City union workers during the current MOU negotiations.
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Antonio Elizondo; SEIU Local. Union 721 Representative:
• Addressed. the City Council to provide a brief financial -analysis and to advocate for the City:union workers during the Current MOU .negotiations.
Written communication -was. received by .the following:.
Michael .Wauschek:, '
• Addressedthe City Council regarding: war in. Palestine. .Evangeline :Zamorano:
• •Addressed the City Council regarding public safety concerns.
Christopher L. Powell, HansonBridgett: .
Addressed the .City Council regarding the Final: Map Approval for. Tentative Parcel Map No. 83351-3900 Baybar Road.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
3. Minute's:
• Approved. City Council regularmeeting of June 11., 2024
4. _ Approved 19thWarrant Register of.the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 294794-294906 '
Special Check Numbers:. None
5. .Adoption of .Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and Year Two of the 'Five -Year Capital Improvement Program, Adoption of Gann Appropriations Limit and Approval of :Reserve Policies. (700)
This item was:pulled from the consent calendar for further clarification and discussion. 6: Establishing. Job Descriptions`for the Full-Time"Water Treatment Operator I, Water Treatment Operator II and Water Treatment Operator III Positions. (200)
1. .Approved. Resolution..No.. 7355 establishing the job descriptions and .salary. schedules for the Water Treatment Operator I, Water' Treatment. Operator Il.and Water;Treatment Operator III positions.
Resolution No:7355 A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL:OF .THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA; ESTABLISHING JOB
DESCRIPTIONS' AND SALARY SCHEDULES .FOR THE .FULL-TIME
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I, WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR
II AND. WATER. TREATMENT OPERATOR. III
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7. Resolution Updating Job Descriptions for the Full -Time Accountant I, Accountant II, Accountant III and Housing Program Specialist Positions. (200)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7356 updating the job descriptions for the full- time Accountant I, Accountant II, Accountant III, and Housing Program Specialist positions.
Resolution No.7356 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE JOB
DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITIONS OF ACCOUNTANT
I, ACCOUNTANT II, ACCOUNTANT III, AND HOUSING PROGRAM
SPECIALIST
8. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 22-2139 with Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc — Historic Whittier Boulevard Specific Plan. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-2139 with Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 in a form approved by the City Attorney to reflect the additional tasks per the Scope of Work originally assigned to CivicWell; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to transfer $26,418 from Agreement No. 22- 2091 with CivicWell to the proposed amendment with Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc.
Agreement No. 22-2139-1 ,
9. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 17-1761 and Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 17-1762 with Hazelrigg Claims Management Services Incorporated, a Tristar Company. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 17-1761 with Hazelrigg Claims Management Services, Incorporated;
2. Approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 17-1762 with Hazelrigg Claims Management Services, Incorporated; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendments in a form approved by the City Attorney for the Workers' Compensation and Property and Liability claims administration services.
Agreement No. 17-1761-3 Agreement No. 17-1762-3
10. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment as of May 31, 2024.
May 31, 2024.
(700)
Transaction Report
11. Business Retention, Attraction and Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program Manual. (1600)
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This item was pulled from the consent calendar for further .clarification and discussion.
Motion .by Councilmernber Lutz,seconded .by Mayor •Pro Tem Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3, 4; 6, 7, .8, 9, and 10. Motion carries by the.following "roll call. vote:.
AYES: 'Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: •Camacho .
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED.FOR FURTHER.CLARIFICATION:
-5. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating- Budget: and Year Two of the Five -Year Capital :Improvement. Program, Adoption of Gann Appropriations Limit and Approval :of Reserve. Policies". - (700)
Assistant City. "Manager Garcia .presented an- updated rendition of the ' PowerPoint presented during therecent public hearing, addressing the overall fiscal health of the city's' budget and its unfunded needs. The presentation .encompassed various aspects , including budget "development, expenditures for fiscal. year 2024-25, capital improvement projects, a summary of .the general* :fund :budget,. .revenue. sources, departmental,allocatioris .from.the general fund, .major expenditure categories, proposed' changes to- 'positions, year two of the -capital, improvement project, plan, recommendations for CIP funding,. new CIP requests, and a five-year forecast for the .general
City Council discussed, the inclusion of the batting cages improvement in the new CIP requests, the' potential underestimation of revenue .projections, department contribution . to :maintaining a. balanced -budget by implementing further cuts within .their respective areas. Additionally; City Council commented on the recent ruling -by the. US Supreme 'Court. which halted the .progress of the proposed :ballot measure by the California Business :Roundtable for the November 2024 ballot.
Motion by Councilmernber Dr.. Sanchez; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem "Garcia to: 1) Approve :Resolution, No. 7352 .adopting thefiscal Year .(FY) 2024:-25 operating .budget and Year Two of the Five -Year Capital- Improvement Program; .2) Approve Resolution No. 7353 adopting the fiscal year 2024-25 GANN- appropriations limit; .and 3), Approve :Resolution No. 7354 adopting .the General Fund and Proprietary Fund reserve policies. ' Motion carries by thefollowing roll.call vote:
. Resolution No.7352 A RESOLUTION .OF THE CITY :COUNCIL OF THE .
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OPERATING
- AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024=25
Resolution No.7353 A RESOLUTION OF•THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ..
CITY OF PICO 'RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 202.4.-25
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Resolution No.7354 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RENEWING GENERAL FUND
POLICIES WITH RESERVE POLICIES FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND
THE PICO RIVERA INNOVATIVE MUNICIPAL ENERGY ENTERPRISE
FUND
AYES: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Camacho
11. Business Retention, Attraction and Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program Manual. (1600)
Mayor Lara requested further clarification on the program manual.
City Manager Carmona provided additional details, stating that this program will serve as a guide for improving the fagade of City businesses, providing them with access to financial resource opportunities.
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Mayor Lara to: 1) Approve the Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Grant Program Manual; and 2) Amend the fiscal year 2023-24 Strategic Goals — Community and Economic Development Fund (Fund180) by reallocating $120,000 from the Impact Fee Study to the Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction Grant Program within the same fund. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Camacho
REGULAR AGENDA:
12. Interim Urgency Ordinance — Moratorium Prohibiting the Establishment of Trade Schools and Rest Homes in all Commercial and Industrial Zones. (1300)
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez asked for clarification on the definition of trade schools in the proposed ordinance, to which City Manager Carmona responded that it encompasses institutions such as nursing schools, dental schools, and similar educational facilities.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Mayor Lara to: 1) Adopt by four -fifths (4/5ths) vote Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1184 moratorium; and 2) Determine that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Urgency Ordinance No.1184 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
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45 -DAY MORATORIUM PROHIBITING REST HOMES AND TRADE
SCHOOLS IN ALL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
AYES: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Camacho
13. Allocation of Community Benefit Proceeds. (700)
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez raised a question regarding expanding the use of proceeds beyond the PIayPASS program to include potential facility maintenance needs. City Manager Carmona clarified that the remaining funds would be designated for the upcoming Summer Street Fest events. In addition, he indicated that any surplus funds from the Summer Street Fest events would be redirected to address current needs as they arise and be brought back before City Council for direction -and approval.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez amended the recommendation to add the following language "any surplus funds from the Summer Street Fest events would be redirected to address current City needs as they arise and be brought back before City Council for direction and approval."
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to: 1) Receive the amount of $250,000 as a community benefit contribution; 2) Appropriate $20,000 to Parks and Recreation — PIayPASS; and 3) Designate the remaining $230,000 to General Fund Balance — Designated for future community events and any surplus funds from the Summer Street Fest events would be redirected to address current City needs as they arise and be brought back before City Council for direction and approval.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Camacho
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Carmona has extended an invitation to the City Council for the Emprendedor@s Program graduation event scheduled for July 3, 2024 at Pico Park.
Additionally, he reported on the Summer Street Fest events, confirming their location on Mines Avenue. Public Works Director Negrete also provided a brief update on the Mines Avenue Bikeway project.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance at the Gateway Cities Council of Governments meeting, highlighting discussions concerning the Metro rail project. He also commented on the upcoming visit of the delegation coming from Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico in light of the recent establishment of the Sister City partnership with the City.
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_ Lastly, he commented on the Senior Health and Fitness Day event previously held at the Senior Center.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez reported on her attendance at the National Association of Latino Elected Officials conference. She also congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Leonardo Lopez, President of Leba, Inc. (dba La Noria), on their recent 50th wedding anniversary and mentioned the upcoming Annual Softball game between City Employees and the Pico Rivera Go -Getters.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia reported on his attendance at the National Association of Latino Elected Officials conference, the Pio Pico Woman's Club event and the Employee Appreciation Luncheon. Additionally, he raised concerns about the upcoming 4th of July holiday and the issue of illegal fireworks. In response, City Manager Carmona discussed the initiation of an undercover law enforcement pilot program for the 4th of July aimed at reducing illegal fireworks in subsequent years.
Mayor Lara highlighted the Parks and Recreation Summer Camp program; commented on the delegation visit from Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico on Thursday, June 27th and the Annual Softball game between City Employees and the Pico Rivera Go -Getters.
Deputy City Attorney Ramirez stated that a third Closed Session item regarding Conference with Legal. Counsel — Existing Litigation beaddedto the Agenda.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Mayor Lara to add item (b) Conference with Legal Counsel —Existing Litigation, Government Code section 54956.9 (0(1);-to.the agenda. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Camacho
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:36 p.m.
ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:58 p.m.
ALL FOUR 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, 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 -
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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)
C. Manor vs. City of Pico Rivera — Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV07717
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 Lara adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:59 p.m. in memory of Gustavo Camacho Lopez, Councilmember Camacho's father. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Camacho
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor
Cynthia.Ayala; MC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council study session and regular meeting dated June 25, 2024 and approved by the City Council on July 9, 2024.
Cynthia Ayala,_
C, City Clerk