MINUTES
Tuesday, October 22, 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:
• Bobbie Tanner, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION. Delivered by Mayor Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilmember Dr Sanchez
City Manager Carmona stated that a Certificate of Recognition honoring Lorine Alatorre was added to the agenda, as this item arose after the posting of the agenda
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
• A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Lorine Alatorre from Pacific Clinics recognizing her unwavering commitment to our.community andher collaborative efforts with both the City and local law enforcement. Her efforts in delivering behavioral health services, social services, substance use treatment, and wellness programs has had a transformative effect on underprivileged and unhoused children, youth, adults, and families in our community
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ruben Valencia
• Addressed the City Council to express his support for the Military Order of the Purple Heart Monument.
Fernando Islas
• Addressed the City Council to advocate for a resolution calling ceasefire in Palestine and asked for the resignation of Mayor Lara
Bulldog Jesse
• Addressed the City Council regarding the closed Vet Reserve Center and requested that Veteran Rodolfp Castillo's name on the Memorial Monument.
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Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming events and programs at the Pico Rivera Library for the month of October, as well as the forthcoming opening of the Vote Center
Mario Rosas.
• Addressed the City Council regarding his concerns about public safety at City events in relation to local activists
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council.
1 Minutes
• Approved City Council regular meeting of October 8, 2024
2. Approved 4th Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Check Numbers. 295756-295846
Special Check Numbers: None
(700)
3. Resolution Updating the City of Pico Rivera's Capital Asset Capitalization Policy. (700)
1 Approved Resolution No 7368 updating the City of Pico Rivera's Capitalization Policy
Resolution No 7368 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CITY OF PICO
RIVERA'S CAPITAL ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY
4. Resolution Establishing a Job Description for the Full -Time Parks and Recreation Coordinator. (200)
1 Approved Resolution No 7369 establishing a job description for the Parks and Recreation Coordinator
Resolution No 7369 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR THE FULL-TIME PARKS AND RECREATION
COORDINATOR
5. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Pico Rivera and The Service Employees' International Union Full -Time Bargaining Unit Members for a Three -Year Term, July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2027. (500) 1 Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pico Rivera and the Service Employees International Union — Full -Time Bargaining Unit for a three-year period (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027) t_
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6. Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Pico Rivera and the Mid -Manager, Professional and Confidential Employees' Association for a Three -Year Term, July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2027. (500) 1 Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pico Rivera and, the Mid -Manager, Professional and Confidential Employees' Association for a three-year period (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027)
7. Side Letter Agreements for a Holiday Observance Date Change for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (500)
1 Approved side letter agreements between 'the City of Pico Rivera and the Service Employees International Union — Directors Bargaining Unit, Service Employees' International Union — Local 721 Full -Time Bargaining Unit, and the Mid -Managers, Professional and Confidential Employees Association for a holiday observance date change
Resolution No 7370 A RESOLUTION O.F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVE SIDE LETTER
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA AND SERVICE
EMPLOYEES' 'INTERNATIONAL UNION — DIRECTORS UNIT, SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION — LOCAL 721 -FULL-TIME UNIT,
AND MID MANAGERS AND P,ROFESSIONAL & CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR A HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE DATE
CHANGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
8. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-2049, for Professional Services, and Information Technology Management Services with Infinity Technologies. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 2 to Agreement No 21-2049 with Infinity Technologies for Information Technology (IT) Professional Services, with an estimated annual compensation of $180,000 and extend the term for an additional three (3) years for a not -to -exceed amount of $540,000 over the span of the three-year term extension,
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.; and
3 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve change orders in an amount not -to -exceed 15% of the totalagreement amount, as needed for unforeseen services
Agreement No 21-2049-2
9 Annual Signing and Striping Improvements Project (CIP No. 50109) — Award Construction. (500)
1 Awarded a Construction Contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $343,787 to WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI (PCI), for the Annual Signing and Striping Improvements Project, CI.P No 50109 (Project) and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
2 Approved the plans and specifications for the Project;
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3 Authorized the Public Works Director to process change- orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $68,800 (approximately 20% of the total contract amount) for construction contingency;
4 Amended the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 Adopted Budget by transferring funding in the amount of $214,910 in Measure R Funds (Fund 207) from Account No 207 70 7300-54500-CIP50081 Annual Signing & Striping (FY 2022-23) t� Account No 207 70 7300-54500-CIP50109, and
5 Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Agreement No 24-2391
10 Citywide Resurfacing and Reconstruction Project (CIP No. 50066) — Award Construction. (500)
1 Awarded a Construction Contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $4,209,000 to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., for the Citywide Resurfacing and Reconstruction Project, CIP No 50066 (Project) and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
2 Approved the plans and specifications for the Project; 3 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $420,900 (approximately 10% of the total contract amount) for construction contingency; and 4 Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Agreement No 24-2392
11 Master Services Agreement with Netwatch North America, Inc., Extending Proactive Video Monitoring Services at Various City Sites. (500) 1 Authorized the City to enter into a Master Services Agreement and Addendums with Netwatch North America, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney to extend proactive video monitoring services at various City sites, as authorized under the City of Pico Rivera's sole source procurement procedures, in an amount not -to -exceed $446,803 for the first three (3) years, beginning in December 2024, through December 2027, with the option for two (2), five-year (5 -year) extensions.
Agreement No 24-2393
12. Golf Course Fire Damage Repair Project (CIP No. F21345) — Amend Project Budget and Approve Construction Change Order No. 3. (500) 1 Approved Change Order No 3 for the Golf Course Fire Damage Repair, CIP No F21345 (Project), in the amount of $42,649 for a new not -to - exceed construction amount of $741,201,
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2 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No 3 for the Project; and
3 Approved an additional appropriation of $42,650 from Fund 100 (General Fund) Undesignated Fund. Balance GL Account No 100.98 9800-56900 (Transfer Out) transferring to Fund 570 (Golf Course) GL Account No 570 00 0000-47900 (Transfer In) and appropriate to GL Account No 570 16 1620-54500-F21345 (Contracted Services)
13. First Quarter Treasurer's Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of September 30, 2024 — Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (700) 1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, which represents balances and activities for the first quarter (July through September-) of the 2024-25 fiscal year; and 2 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of September 30, 2024
Motion by Councilmember Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1 through 13 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
Public Works Deputy Director Edwards delivered a brief update on the .Mines Avenue Project reporting that the street paving has been completed and that parking striping is currently underway The final phase of the project will involve the installation of shrubbery and landscaping, withan anticipated project completion date of mid - November Mayor Lara requestedthat staff look into the accumulation of pine needles in front of Smith Park, to which Public Works Deputy Director Edwards responded in the affirmative
General Manager Ferrer from the Office of Sustainability commented on the upcoming PRIME Power Choice Information and Sign -Up event on Saturday, October 26, 2024 Parks and Recreation Director Yugar shared details about the upcoming Halloween Spooktacular event, set for Saturday, October 26th, which will feature a fireworks show Mayor Lara requested that staff prepare. a .public service announcement to inform the community about the anticipated fireworks display, to which City Manager Carmona responded in the affirmative
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234
REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS)
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Councilmember Lutz reported on his participation in the school beautification projects at North Ranchito Elementary School and The STEAM Academy at Burke He expressed his interest in serving as a judge for the costume contest at the upcoming Halloween Spooktacular event and acknowledged the attendance of the local carpenters' union Additionally, he requested that staff look into the costs associated with installing palm trees for the Street Median Beautification Project; seconded by Mayor Lara Councilmember Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at the El Rancho High School Alumni Hall of Fame Induction event, the Pico Rivera Dons Homecoming game, and her participation in the school beautification project at The STEAM Academy at Burke She also noted the presence of Veterans Commissioner Tanner and requested a brief update regarding the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony Commissioner Tanner confirmed that the Veterans Day Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, November 11th at 10.00 a.m at the Veterans Monument on Mines Avenue
Councilmember Camacho commented on the upcoming General Municipal Elections and extended his best wishes to his colleagues on their campaigns Recessed to Closed Session at 6 35 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 6:56 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
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 Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated the item was pulled from the agenda and was not heard
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 9(d)(1)
City of Pico Rivera vs. Pico Water District
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council received a briefing and direction was provided to legal counsel No final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
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c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 9(d)(1)
Ojeda v City of Pico Rivera, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No 23NWCV03925
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated the item was pulled from the agenda and was not heard
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lara adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 6.58 p.m There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Camacho, Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Lara
NOES None
Andrew C Lara, Mayor
ATTEST'
-Cynthia Ayala, MC, City Clerk
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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 22, 2024, and approved -by -the City Council on November 12, 2024
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Cynthia Ayal ,-CMC, City Clerk
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