MINUTES
Tuesday, February 11-, 2025
A Regular Meeting of the .City Council and Water Authority was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California Mayor/President Garcia called the regular meeting to order at 6.03 p m. on behalf of -the City Council and Water Authority.
PRESENT: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS :PRESENT:
• Arid Martinez, Planning Commission
• Maria Garcia, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by .Abraham Cifuentes, 2"d grade student of Valencia Academy of the Arts
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
• A Certificate of Recognition was presented to .Acting Assistant Fire Chief Dao,.
Fire Station 25, Fire Station 40,. and: Fire :Station 103 in: honor of their valuable assistance during the recent Southern California fires
• A Certificate of Recognition was presented! to. Interim Captain Hernandez and: the Pico Rivera Sheriffs station in honor of their valuable assistance during the recent Southern California .fires
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
1. Public .Hearing = Receive Public .Input on Community Needs and Goals for the 2025-2029 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan:
(1600)
Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing andnoted that there were no written or oral communications to provide public testimony:
Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to conduct a public hearing to receive public: input on: community needs and potential goals to inform the 2025-2029 Community Development Block Grant Five -Year Consolidated Plan Motion carries by the following roll call vote
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AYES Camacho,Garcia, Lutz,Sanchez, Lara
NOES None
PUBLIC. COMMENTS
Fernando Moreno
• Addressed the City -Council: regarding the flooding and puddling on the bike lane of Mines Avenue :in. preparation for the :upcoming rainfall Victor -Gonzalez.
• Addressed. the City Council regarding a public health concern as it relates to .the conditions of -local Food 4 Less grocery stores.
Jackie Cunningham
• Addressed the :City Council regarding. homeless- encampments along the riverbed
Catherine Esquivel
:. Addressed the City Council regarding bringing a reputable grocery market into the City
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming events and programs at the Pico Rivera Library for the month -of February.
Steven Diaz:
• Addressed' the City Council regarding. the -flooding. and puddling on the bike lane of .Mines Avenue .in .preparation for the -upcoming rainfall.
Written communication was received by the following
Michael Wauschek:
• Addressed -the City Council regarding lack of support -in- calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Robert Viera
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding individuals sleeping in their vehicles in the City's shoppingcenter parking Tots Ciaran .Hiney.
• Addressed the City Council -to express their opposition to Agenda Item No 14 Interim Urgency Ordinance relating: to the Moratorium Prohibiting the Establishment; Expansion; or Modification of Building Materials Sales 'and Storage and Contracting Equipment Storage and. Rental Yards Uses
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Mihran Toumajan
• Addressed the City Council to express their opposition to Agenda Item No 14 Interim Urgency Ordinance relating to the Moratorium Prohibiting the Establishment, Expansion, or Modification of Building Materials Sales and Storage and Contracting Equipment Storage and Rental Yards Uses
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Manager Carmona informed the City Council that the minutes from the January 28, 2025, City Council meeting had been revised to include a minor language addition in the Good of the Order section He also noted that copies of the updated minutes were placed on the dais for the City Council
City Council
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of January 28, 2025
3. Approved 9t" Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers 296738-296847
Special Check Numbers None
(700)
4. Second Reading — Adoption of Ordinance No. 1188 Clarifying Numerical Chapter and Section Headings in Title 9, Public Peace, Morals and Welfare of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (1300)
1 Adopted Ordinance No 1188 clarifying that Chapter 9 52, Prohibition Against Certain Conduct on Public Property shall be amended to Chapter 9 54, Prohibition Against Certain Conduct on Public Property Ordinance No 1188 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING NUMERICAL
CHAPTER AND SECTION HEADINGS IN TITLE 9, PUBLIC PEACE,
MORALS AND WELFARE OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment. (300)
1 Approved Resolution No 7382 confirming Councilmember Dr Sanchez's appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Resolution No 7382 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING
CITY ELECTOR ROCIO PARRA TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION FOR A TWELVE-MONTH TERM SAID TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 2025
6. Resolution Declaring Pico Rivera as a Cultural Celebration Hub for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games. (100)
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1 Approved Resolution No 7383 declaring the City of Pico Rivera as a "Cultural Celebration Hub" for the 2026 .FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics -and -Paralympic Games
Resolution. No 7383. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA AS A "CULTURAL CELEBRATION HUB" FOR THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP AND THE 2028 OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
7. Southern California Association of -Governments Grant Award for the Pio Pico Bikeway Connector Project.- (700)
1 Approved Resolution No 7384 authorizing the execution of agreements with the -Southern California Association -of Governments (SCAG),. - 2 Accepted the Grant Award in the amount of $900,000 from the SCAG Sustainable Communities — .Active Transportation and Safety Grant Program,
3 Amended the fiscal year 2024-25 Adopted Budget by increasing grant revenue .and appropriations by $900,000, reflecting the awarded -grant amount; and
4 Approved an appropriation of $200,000 from the General Fund reserved fund balance, transfer -the amount from the General :Fund to' the CIP Fund, and allocate it to the :project.
Resolution. No 7384 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 'OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA,. AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FO.R THE PIO PICO BIKEWAY
CONNECTOR PROJECT
8. 'Resolution Updating the Job Descriptionfor. the FuII-Time Administrative Services Deputy Director Position.. (200)
1 Approved Resolution No 7385.updating. the.job description for the -full-time Administrative Services Deputy Director position
.Resolution No 7385 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE JOB
DESCRIPTION .FOR THE .FULL-TIME POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE.
SERVICES DEPUTY DIRECTOR
9. California High -Speed Rail Authority — Reimbursement Agreement. No. HSR 24-26. :(500)
1 Approved Reimbursement_ Agreement No HSR 24-26 with. the California High -Speed Rail Authority-(HSRA), -and
2 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to sign the. Reimbursement Agreement, in a form accepted by the City Attorney, for the reimbursement of City expenses related to the review of submittals and coordination efforts with HSRA.
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Agreement No HSR24-26
10. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Contractual Services Agreement No. 19-1876 with Tanko Lighting, Inc. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 4 to Contractual Services Agreement No 19- 1876 with Tanko Lighting, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $337,000 for an annual amount of $517,000 to provide ongoing operation and maintenance services for the City's streetlight system for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25,
2 Appropriated $337,000 from the Lighting Assessment District Fund (Fund 230) for streetlight maintenance services to Account No 230 40 4990- 54500 (Contracted Services) for the immediate installation of street light pole replacements, and
3 Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No 4 to Agreement No 19-1876 with Tanko Lighting, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 19-1876-4
11. Golf Course Fire Damage Repair Project (CIP No. F21345) - Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the Golf Course Fire Damage Repair Project (CIP No F21345) constructed by Restoration Management Company (RMC) and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and 2 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to release the retention payment to RMC following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
Water Authority'
12. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority regular meeting of January 28, 2025
13. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 24- 2384 with Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC (Eurofins), increasing the contract amount by $180,000, (not -to -exceed $240,000 for the two-year (2) term) to provide State mandated water quality sampling services, and 2 Authorized the Executive Director or his designee to execute Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 24-2384 with Eurofins, in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 24-2384-1
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Motion by Mayor Pro TemNice President Camacho, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 13 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA.
City Council
14. Interim Urgency Ordinance — Moratorium Prohibiting the Establishment, Expansion, or Modification of Building Materials Sales and Storage and Contracting Equipment Storage and Rental Yards Uses. (1300) Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Adopt by four - fifths (4/5ths) vote Interim Urgency Ordinance No 1189 adopting a forty-five (45) day moratorium prohibiting the establishment, expansion, or modification of Building Materials Sales and Storage and Contracting Equipment Storage and Rental Yard uses, and 2) Determine that the adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance No 1189 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3), in that it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and is not a project under Section 15378, as well as under Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the actions taken may have a significant effect on the environment. Motion carries by the following roll call vote Interim Urgency Ordinance No 1189 AN INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A 45 -DAY MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE
ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION, OR MODIFICATION OF BUILDING
MATERIALS SALES AND STORAGE AND CONTRACTING EQUIPMENT
STORAGE AND RENTAL YARDS USES
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
15. Letter of Interest with the United Soccer League. (100) Dan Holman, Chief Operating Officer of the United Soccer League, delivered a presentation on the organization's professional and pre -professional youth soccer leagues nationwide, the development of soccer clubs aligned with the branding of each city, and the positive economic and social impacts soccer brings to communities The City Council discussed the potential for Pico Rivera to become a destination city, explored collaborations with existing youth organizations and schools, identified viable location opportunities within the City, and expressed enthusiasm for the partnership
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve a Letter of Interest between the United Soccer League and the City of Pico Rivera Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
Regarding Agenda Item No 6, Resolution Declaring Pico Rivera as a Cultural Celebration Hub for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, City Manager Carmona emphasized that the approval of this item will enable City staff to engage with FIFA and the LA Olympic Committee about the potential establishment of a celebration hub in Pico Rivera Parks and Recreation Supervisor Castorena provided an overview of the new Autism Decal Program, developed in collaboration with the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station He highlighted the importance of raising autism awareness to ensure that law enforcement can engage with individuals on the spectrum in a manner that fosters understanding and safety In the coming weeks, the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Department will participate in a refresher course designed to provide officers with the tools and knowledge necessary to recognize the signs of autism This training aims to improve communication, reduce the risk of conflict, and protect the rights and well-being of individuals on the spectrum during interactions The program will offer residents caring for individuals with autism spectrum disorder a decal to display on windows or vehicles, allowing emergency personnel to recognize the presence of an individual with autism and respond accordingly Decals are available upon request at the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station, free of charge City Manager Carmona stated that a full report will be coming before City Council
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234
REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS)
Councilmember Lara provided comments on the Parks and Recreation Father -Daughter Dance event, the Grand Opening_ of the Mexican Consulate on Wheels event and reported an update from his recent attendance at the Southern California Association of Government's meeting, where Lucy Jones gave a presentation on the aftereffects of the Palisades and Eaton fires, including damage costs He also reported on discussions at the Southeast Water Coalition meeting regarding the PFAs permitting process with the California Department of Drinking Water, as well as the need for increased central basin pumper community representation on the Budgetary Advisory Committee Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance at the Grand Opening of Mi Lindo Veracruz restaurant and a Gateway Cities COG meeting, where the allocation of funds to address homelessness were discussed
Councilmember Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at the Montebello District Board of Realtors event, where several Pico Rivera realtors were honored She also attended the Chamber of Commerce "Let's Do Lunch" event at Zapien's Salsa Grill
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Councilmember Dr Sanchez extended her gratitude to the City Clerk's office and Parks and Recreation Department for their proactive efforts and initiatives with the Leaders of the Pledge program and -the Autism Decal Program Additionally, she acknowledged the commissioners in attendance and commented on the upcoming Chamber of Commerce 2025 Women's Empowerment Luncheon
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho emphasized the success of the Parks and Recreation Father - Daughter Dance event and reported on his attendance at the Grand Opening of the Mexican Consulate on Wheels He proposed the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to explore partnership opportunities with the Mexican Consulate Mayor Garcia concurred and established the Mexican Consulate Ad Hoc Committee to explore future partnership opportunities, appointing Mayor Pro Tem Camacho and Councilmember Lutz to the committee
Mayor Garcia reported on his attendance at a recent meeting with the Los Angeles County Selection Commission and an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee meeting, both attended with Mayor Pro Tem Camacho During the Ad Hoc Committee meeting, Metro presented a feasibility study for the proposed Metrolink Amtrak Rail station in the City He also mentioned the Grand Opening of Mi Lindo Veracruz restaurant and requested to agendize an item on a future meeting to discuss the relocation of the Pico Boys Baseball team due to the closure of Streamland Park for the Whittier Narrows Dam project, seconded by Councilmember Lara. Finally, Mayor Garcia provided information about the upcoming Regional Rail Station Feasibility Study meeting, scheduled for February 20th at the Pico Rivera Senior Center
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/President Garcia adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7 42 p m. There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
John R Garcia, Mayor/President
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ATTEST:.
Cynthia Ayala MC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated February 11, 2025, and approved by the City Council-on;February 25, 2025
Cynthia Ayala.,_ MC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary