MINUTES
Tuesday, October 8, 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 4:02-0.M. on. behalf .of the. City. Council.
PRESENT: . Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez; -:L-ara
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Dr. .Sanchez .participated. via teleconference from..the Sonesta Select Business Center, 1602 Crane Center, San -Jose; California ;9.51.12.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
• Historic. Whittier Boulevard Vision Plan .Presentation- Innovation_ and Communications :Director -Hernandez, in: collaboration . With :Ryan:
Kucinski from Moore lacofano - Goltsman, - Inc. and BKF Engineers, provided a comprehensive.: update on the Historic: Whittier Boulevard Revitalization .Program:. The. update covered several key . aspects,- including project background,. regional transportation, legislative compliance, community- engagement, multimodal -plan design options,-:connector.__projects such as the Pio Pico State Historic: Park and PiaPica :
Bikeway Connection, the "Uptown" Vision Plan, zoning options, parking .requirements and solutions, .parks and. open space opportunities, :environmental sustainability and: - climate" resilience,- .community benefit programs,and an outlook on a 50 -year development build -out.
Council members shared their concerns regarding the •immediate need -for additional parking, the possibility of .a parkingstructure,. and the importance of phasing: the:.project,.
While also expressing their support for the -project.
Councilmember Camacho left the Study session: at 5:00 p:m.
ADJOURNMENT: -
Maour Lara adjourned the Study Session at 5:11 p.m. There being no objection it was so: ordered.
AYES:: - Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez; Lara-
NOES: .None - -
ABSENT:. ...Car -nacho
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-A: Regular :Meeting .of the .City :Council' and Water Authority was held .in the. Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City:Half, 6.615"Passons Boulevard, Pico:Rivera,, California. - - Mayor/President Lara called the regular meeting :to order at 6:0.0 p.m. on .behalf. of the .
City Council and. Water Authority..
PRESENT:- Carnacho, Garcia, Lutz,.Sanchez, Lara
ABSENT:- . None
Councilmember/Commissioner. Dr, Sanchez. participated _via teleconference from the Sonesta Select Business Center, 1602 Crane Center; San Jose; California: 95112 and entered the. meeting :at -6:1.0:p.m..
COMMISSIONERS' PRESENT : .
• :Patricia. Sauceda, Parks and Recreation. Commission
• Ana Rosa Ascencio, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Mayor/President Lara
- - .PLEDGE'OF ALLEGIANCE: Led=by _Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho PUBLIC HEARING: . .
1, Public Hearing. —.Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Budget: Substantial Amendment -No. 2. " (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 Tern Garcia to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 7364- authorizing the City Manager,Or designee, to update.- the fiscal year (FY) 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 :FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Action Plan and Budget. Motion carries by the. following. rollcall vote:
Resolution :No. 7364 A RESOLUTION OF THE -CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, "CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND: FISCAL. YEAR 20242025 .ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S. - DEPARTMENT -OF HOUSING. AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
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AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Lara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sanchez
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Fernando Islas:
• Addressed the City Council to advocate for a resolution calling ceasefire in Palestine.
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding. the upcoming events and programs at the Pico Rivera Library for the month of October.
Jorge Fernandez, Hope Community Church Pastor:
• Addressed the City Council regarding his recent positive customer service experience with City Manager Carmona and Building Official Flores during his building permit process.
Written communication was received by the following:
Mark Lopez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding his tennis program and expressed a strong interest in bringing it to the City.
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed the City Council to advocate for a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council:
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of September 24, 2024
3. Approved 3rd Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers: 295680-295755
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
4. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services — Authorized Agent Signature Form -130 for Non -State Agencies. (1000)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7365 recognizing the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non -State Agencies — Form -130 and appoint the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Director of Administrative Services as authorized agents of the City of Pico Rivera to file and engage with the
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Federal Emergency Management Agency :and the -State of California :for grants and disaster assistance applied for by .the City..
Resolution 'No. 7365 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO. RIVERA,. CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.,
FORM -130 FOR. DESIGNATION. OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS :FOR NO.N-
STATE AGENCIES
5. Resolution. Authorizing the Submission of Applications for the Beverage.
Container Recycling Grant Program of the California Department of Resources Recycling and .Recovery.. (700)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7366 authorizing, the City of Pico Rivera (City.) to submit applications for funding under. the •California Department of.
Resources Recycling .and Recovery (CalRecycle) — Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program; and:
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute :allprogram-related documents and administer funding. if the. City's application is selected for CalRecycle's Beverage Container Recycling Program.
Resolution: No. 7366-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA,.CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY- SERVICES;
FORM -1.30 FOR DESIGNATION OF:AUTHORIZED AGENTS. FOR NON -
STATE AGENCIES
6. Resolution in Support of the Los Angeles County Government: Structure, Ethics, and Accountability' Charter Amendment - Measure G. (100)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7367 supporting the Los- Angeles. County Government Structure, Ethics., and Accountability. Charter .Amendment,. also: known as Measure: G on. the November 2024 ballot.
Resolution No. 7367 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THE CITY - OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA , IN SUPPORT .OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, ETHICS AND
ACCOUNTABILITY CHARTER AMENDMENT (MEASURE G)
7. Amendment. No. 2 to Maintenance Services Agreement No, 21-2018 with West Coast Arborists; Inc. for Tree Maintenance Services. (50.0)
1. Approved -Amendment No. 2.to Maintenance Services. Agreement No. 21- 2018- with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to. provide additional tree Maintenance services in the amount not -to -exceed $65,000; and
2. Authorized the- City Manager . to• execute the amendment in a form approved. by the City Attorney.
Agreement No. 21-201'8-2
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8. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 19-1887 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Washington Transit -Oriented Development Specific Plan. (500)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 19- 1887 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. extending the contract to June 30, 2025;
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized an additional appropriation of $38,000 from the Economic Sustainability Fund (F255) for the Specific Plan Project.
Agreement No. 19-1887-2
Water Authority:
9. Minutes:
• Received and filed Water Authority regular meeting of September 24, 2024
10. Vehicle Replacement — Purchase of Two Vehicles for the Pico Rivera Water Authority. (700)
1. Ratified the purchase of two (2) vehicles in the aggregate amount of $111,534;
2. Authorized the Executive Director to execute all documents related to the purchase of the two (2) vehicles; and
3. Authorized the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all agreements necessary to facilitate the sale or disposal of the two (2) aged vehicles.
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Camacho, seconded by Mayor Pro TemNice President Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 10. 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:
City Manager Carmona highlighted the City's progress
2024 Energy Action Awards.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL
REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS):
and status in=tle-Gateway- Cities:
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Councilmember Dr. Sanchez commented on her attendance at the recent Mariachi Concert held at the Pico Rivera Senior Center and the Grand Opening of the El Rancho Adult School.
Councilmember Camacho commented on the recent Charreria events held at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena in recognition of Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia commended the Parks and Recreation staff for their hard work and dedication to organizing special events.
Mayor Lara reported on his attendance at the Grand Opening of the El Rancho Adult School, the Special Olympics softball game at Rio Vista Park, and a fundraiser for cancer patient Zoey Hernandez.
CLOSED SESSION(S):
a. 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 Manager Carmona pulled the item from the agenda; therefore, was not heard.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor/President Lara adjourned the City Council and Water Authority regular meeting at 6:21 p.m. in memory of Diane Camacho, wife of Veterans Commissioner Paul Camacho; resident Ciara Meza; and Teresa Olga Trujillo, owner of Olguita's Cocina.
There being no objection it was so ordered.
AYES: Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES: None
C.•
Andrew C. Lara, Mayor/President
ATTEST:
try;
Cynthia Ayala
IC, 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 and Water Authority regular meeting dated October 8, 2024, and approved by the City Council on October 22, 2024.
Cynthia Ayal ;AMC, CityClerk/Authority Secretary