CITY CO.UNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, September 10, 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 6:02 p.m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Bob Perez, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S):
• A Recognition to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. receiving First Place in the 2024 Public Works Installation Beautification Award for the City of Pico Rivera Beverly Boulevard and San Gabriel River Parkway Median Landscape Project from the California Landscape Contractors Association
PUBLIC HEARING:
City Council:
1. Public Hearing — Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. (1600)
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 Lutz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to: 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive community input on the fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; and 2) Approve Resolution No. 7357 approving the FY 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and direct staff. to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
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Resolution No. 7357 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF CITY'S FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-2024
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT (CAPER)
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Maria Fatima Lopez Salazar:
• Addressed the City Council regarding her concerns about inadequate parenting and education for children.
Fernando Islas:
• Addressed the City Council regarding ceasefire in Palestine and requesting the resignation of Mayor Lara.
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming events and programs at the Pico Rivera Library for the month of September.
Written communication was received by the following:
Pauline Perez:
• Addressed the City Council to express her concerns regarding the rising water fees for participants in the Pico Water District.
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council to advocate for a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine and expressed his support for Agenda Item No. 7 Household Hazardous Grant Submittal.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of July 9, 2024 and special meeting of July 29, 2024
3. Approved 1St Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 295046-295580
Special Check Numbers: 13974, 14150
(700)
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4. Conflict -of -Interest Code Biennial Review. (300)
1. Rescinded Resolution No. 7228 and approve Resolution No. 7358 amending the City of Pico Rivera's Conflict -of -Interest Code that shall be applicable for the City Council, all specified positions under Government Code Section 87200, Commissioners, and the designated positions set forth in Appendix "A," including consultants set forth in Appendix "B" pursuant to the requirements of the State Political Reform Act.
Resolution No. 7358 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7228 AND ADOPTING A CONFLICT -OF -INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND DESIGNATED CITY
COMMISSIONERS AND EMPLOYEES BY INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 2, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
SECTION 18730, THE STANDARDIZED CONFLICT -OF -INTEREST
CODE
5. Resolution in Support of Proposition 36 — The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act. (1000)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7359 expressing support for Proposition 36 — The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
Resolution No. 7359 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION AND THEFT ACT
(PROPOSITION 36)
6. Resolution Establishing Job Descriptions for the Full -Time Parks and Recreation Supervisor and the Full -Time Community and Economic Development Analyst. (200)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7360 establishing job descriptions for the Parks and Recreation Supervisor and the Community and Economic Development Analyst.
Resolution No. 7360 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING JOB
DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE FULL-TIME COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ANALYST AND PARKS AND RECREATION
SUPERVISOR
7. Resolution Authorizing Application Submittal for the Household Hazardous Waste Grant (HD43) from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7361 authorizing the submission of applications for funding under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Household Hazardous Waste Program Discretionary Grant (HD43); and
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2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all program - related documents, including future grant applications and administer funding if the City's application is awarded.
Resolution No. 7361 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT PROGRAM
ADMINISTERED BY CALRECYCLE
8. Safe Clean Water Program — Municipal Program Transfer Agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and City of Pico Rivera. (500)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7362 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Safe Clean Water Program -Municipal Program Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP60 in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Approved the Safe Clean Water Program -Municipal Program Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP60 with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the next three years.
Resolution No. 7362 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN
THE SAFE, CLEAN, WATER PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
9. Memorandum of Understanding with the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce. (500)
1. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pico Rivera and the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25
10. Agreement with Los Angeles County Probation Department to Establish a Prevention and Intervention Program. (500)
1. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments or documents between the City of Pico Rivera and the County of Los Angeles Probation Department, in a form approved by the City Attorney to establish a Prevention and Intervention Program (PIP) within the City of Pico Rivera.
11. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 21-2026 for Professional Geographical Information System Consulting Services. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-2026 with Infinity Technologies .Inc. to provide professional Geographical Information System Consulting Services for an annual amount not -to -exceed $120,000, and a contract total not -to -exceed $480,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Agreement No. 21-2026-1
12. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 22-2138 with Dudek for the Comprehensive Update of Title 18, Zoning, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 22- 2138 with Dudek to increase the contract amount by $29,650, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $543,590; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form approved by the City Attorney for a term of one (1) year with a second - year extension option if required.
Agreement No. 22-2138-2
13. Billboard Banking Agreement with Outfront Media, LLC. (500)
1. Approved a Billboard Banking Agreement with Outfront Media, LLC and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 24-2378
14. Professional Services Agreement with Shared -Use Mobility Center for Project Management Support Services for the Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Project. (500)
1 Approved a Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney to Shared -use Mobility Center to provide professional project management support, project coordination, community outreach, engagement, and communication services for the Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Project, NonCIP No. 30059, for an amount not -to -exceed. $109,540, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Agreement No. 24-2379
15. Vehicle Replacement — Purchase of Three (3) Vehicles for the Public Works Department. (500)
1. Ratified the purchase of three (3) vehicles in the aggregate amount of $213,169; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all documents related to the purchase of the three (3) vehicles.
16. Budget Appropriation for the Historic Whittier Boulevard Los Paseos Mural Pilot Project. (500)
1. Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 Budget by appropriating $75,000 from the Public Image -Enhancement Fund (Fund 220) to the Contracted Services line item (Account No. 220.11.1110.54500) for the Historic Whittier Boulevard Los Paseos Mural Pilot Project — NonCIP.29281.
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17. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of July 31, 2024.(700)
1. Received and file the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of July 31, 2024.
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 17. 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:
18. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23-2248 with Soundthinking, Inc. for Shotspotter Gunshot Detection, Location and Forensic System. (500) Public Safety Coordinator Marquez delivered a brief update on the ShotSpotter program, including details on the coverage areas for the initial two phases and the current results of the program.
City Council inquired about arrests resulting from ShotSpotter reports, as well as the potential for increased incident reporting related to fireworks during certain holidays and conveyed their support for the program.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23-2248 with SoundThinking, Inc. for a three-year term to expand the coverage area of the ShotSpotter Gunshot detection, location, and forensics system; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Agreement No. 23-2248-2
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
Office of Sustainability General Manager Ferrer presented a clip of the news coverage from ABC 7 News featuring the inaugural participant in the Tesla Solar Battery Installation Program and offered a brief overview of the program.
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar commented on the forthcoming Fiestas Patrias event scheduled for Saturday, September 14th and provided a detailed itinerary of the planned events.
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City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman announced that the City of Pico Rivera has prevailed in the lawsuit Pico Water District vs. City of Pico Rivera.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234 REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance at the Independent Cities Association 2024 Summer Seminar, the Gateway Cities 2024 Conference and Retreat, and the California Contract Cities 2024 Fall Educational Summit. Additionally, he commended the Office of Sustainability for achieving a gold rating under the Energy Action Award program and acknowledged city residents Alejandro and Isabella Duenas for their prompt actions in preventing a local fire fronspreading and requesting they be formally recognized at a future meeting. Lastly, Councilmember Lutz requested to agendize for further discussion the creation of a Good Citizen's Recognition program, seconded by Mayor Lara.
Councilmember Dr. Sanchez commented on her attendance at the Opening Day ceremonies for the Pico Rivera Dons and AYSO 603.
Councilmember Camacho reported on his attendance at the California Contract Cities 2024 Fall Educational Summit, Pico Rivera Dons Opening Day Ceremony and the Grand Opening of Mathnesium. He also mentioned the upcoming Fiestas Patrias event scheduled for Saturday, September 14th.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia reported on his attendance at several events including the California Contract Cities 2024 Fall Educational Summit, the Community Backpack Giveaway, Pico Rivera National Night Out, Pico Rivera Go -Getters Softball Team Opening Day, Summer Street Fest events, Pico Rivera Dons Opening Day Ceremony, Grand Opening of Mathnesium, the Mayor's Roundtable with Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, and Birney Tech Academy's House Reveal Day. Additionally, he commented on the MOU signing between El Rancho High School and Whittier College.
Mayor Lara commented on his attendance at a recent Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Committee meeting and the Pico Rivera Dons Opening Day Ceremony. Additionally, he requested to agendize the Los Angeles Center for Alcohol Drug Abuse for further discussion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia; and proposed to extend the Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee to further discuss the Whittier Railroad Bridge beautification, seconded by Councilmember Camacho. Mayor Lara inquired about the progress of several projects: the installation of artificial turf at Smith Park, the completion ofthe lighting at Rio Vista Park, and the status of the Mines Avenue Project. City Manager Carmona reported that the artificial turf installation at Smith Park is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025, and the lighting at Rio Vista Park has already been installed. Public Works Director Negrete provided an update on the Mines Avenue Project, noting that street paving is complete, bike lane paving is expected to be finished by Friday, September 20th, and striping is anticipated to be completed by the end of September.
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Recessed to Closed Session at 7:07 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:32 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 6373-019-017
Agency Negotiator: Steve Carmona, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Picopro LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated City Council provided direction to City staff; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Carmona, Human Resources Director Shirinian, and Assistant City Manager Graves
Employee Organization: Service Employee International Union Local 721 Full- time and Part-time Units, and Confidential Employees Association City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated City Council provided direction to City staff; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Lara adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7:33 p.m. in memory of Roddy Hyatt, an El Rancho High School alum, local football program volunteer, and city resident, as well as the victims of the September 11th tragedy. There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Cynthia Ayala, CM , City Clerk
I--hereby,certify,that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City -CounciF- regular meeting dated September 10, 2024 and approved by the City CounciLoo September 24, 2024.
-Cynthia—Aya',=CM.C, City Clerk