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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A Regular Meeting of. the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California Mayor Garcia called the regular meeting to order at 6.03 .p m on behalf .of the City Council
PRESENT: Cainacho, .Lara, :Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Patricia Saucedo, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Irma Acosta-Tirado, Sister City Corrimission
INVOCATION: Delivered .by Councilrnember Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Nicole Olivarez, 2nd grade student. of Valencia Academy of the Arts
City Manager Carmona stated that .a Special Presentation regarding the Pico Rivera Rail Station was added tothe agenda, as this item arose after the posting of the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
• Presentation — Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station
Innovation and Communications. Director Hernandez delivered a concise update on -the potential Pico Rivera -Regional Rail Station The update covered various aspects,_ including the types of passenger rail systems, results from. the feasibility study, outreach and. engagement. efforts, community survey findings,. station alternatives, the preferred site :for. the Pico Rivera. Station,. an estimated project: duration of 5-7 years, and outlined the next steps
Councilmembers -commended City staff for their efforts on the :project and expressed .their full.support.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The .following public speakers addressed City Council in support of the Regional.
Bikeway- Project on Mines Avenue
1 Jayro Queme
2 Loren Hardy
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3 Ritchie Meza
4 Flavin Sanchez
5 Melissa Zea
6 Stevi Hardy
The following public speakers_ addressed City Council in support of the approval of agenda Item No 6, Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and .Mobilehome. Owner Protections:
1 Maria *Rios
2 Ruth .Briggs
3 Lorraine. Contreras
4 Olga Portillo
5. Reyna Mendivil
6 Amelia Rojo
Gabriela Gomez.
• Addressed. the .City Council in..support of the Regional Bikeway Project.on .Mines Avenue and requested the installation of ADA-accessible. ramps. .for residents .crossing from their parking' areas to the bikeway.
Yvette Zea, Pico Women Bicycle Club founder.
• Addressed the City Council in support of the Regional: Bikeway Project on Mines Avenue, .requested that .the City explore a potential partnership with .the .Pico Women. Bicycle Club Additionally, she urged -the City to refine .the .bikeway design to ensure vehicles are redirected. off the bikeway Dr :Brenda Olivarez:
• Addressed -the .CityCouncil-to commend City Officials and staff on their efforts on the Leaders of the Pledge initiative.
Jesus Rodriguez, Rio Vista Mobilehome. Park resident:
• Addressed- the City Council to express :his concern- about the numerous. -car accidents involving speeding vehicles and drunk drivers at the intersection of Paramount Boulevard and Gallatin Road, which have resulted in collisions with the concrete. wall .separating_ his- mobile .home from the .sidewalk and requested the. City's assistance in finding a. solution to -prevent potential injuries to bystanders from the mobile home park.
Written corrimunicationnwas received by the following•
Michael Wauschek.
• Addressed the City Council regarding the need for more electric vehicle charging. stations
•Crist Moshos
• Addressed the City Council toy express.concerns-regarding the recent fireworks at Legg Lake in South .EI. Monte and requested a complete .ban. On .fireworks -in. preparation for the .upcoming. 4th' of.J.uly.holiday
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Jarryd Gonzales
• Addressed the City Council to request the continuation of Agenda Item No 6 Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protections, to allow additional time for dialogue with stakeholders
Isabella Guillen
• Addressed the City Council in support of the approval of agenda Item No 6, Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protections Alondra Vasquez:
• Addressed the City Council in support of the approval of agenda Item No 6, Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protections
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of February 11, 2025 • Received and filed Sister City Commission regular meetings November 13, 2024 and January 15, 2025
2. Approved 10th Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers 296848-296970
Special Check Numbers 14926, 14927
3. City -Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Use Policy. (100) 1 Approved Resolution No 7386 adopting the City of Pico Rivera's Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Use Policy
Resolution No 7386 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CITY -OWNED
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION USE POLICY
4. Invocation Policy and Procedures for City Council Meetings.
Item was pulled from the agenda and continued to a future meeting (300)
5. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of January 31, 2025. (700)
1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of January 31, 2025
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1, 2, 3, and 5 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA:
City Council
6. First Reading _ An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.48, Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protections to Title :9 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (1300)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho; seconded. by Councilmernber Lara t� 1) Introduce - and waive the first reading of the ordinance, amending Chapter 9 48, Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protections of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and 2) Find the ordinance notsubject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). pursuant to Section 1:5060 (c)(2) (the activity will not :result :in a direct. or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060 (-c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined. in Section 1.5378) of the CEQA Guidelines Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
Ordinance. N.o 1190: AN .ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO: RIVER -A, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 48 "MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION AND .MOBILEH.OME OWNER
PROTECTIONS" TO TITLE 9 OF THE PICO RIVERiA MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST.READING:AND INTRODUCTION).
AYES:. Camacho, .Lara, Lutz, Sanchez,. Garcia
NOES - None
7. Approval_ of a New Citywide. Volunteer Recognition .Program. (100) Parks and -Recreation Director- Yugar provided a brief introductory presentation that included the purpose of the program; the categories of recognition, eligibility, nomination process, and -the recognition and awards.
•Councilmember Lutz requested the inclusion of Alejandro and Isabel Duenas' names- in recognition .of their heroic. efforts last year in extinguishing ,a fire before it could cause significant.damage tothe City.
Council members expressed their support for the program.
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Approve a citywide Volunteer. Recognition .Program to be coordinated .and overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department; and 2) Approve an appropriation of $20;000 from the General Fund Assigned fund balance to fund this .program Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES. .Camacho; Lara; Lutz,. Sanchez; Garcia
NOES None
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8. Adoption of the 2025 Pico Rivera Legislative Platform. (100) Adminstration Senior Analyst Garcia delivered an update on the legislative platform, outlining its purpose, goals, and the federal, state, and local priorities for 2025 He also highlighted the platform's partnership with the Abstract Analysis Software and showcased recent accomplishments
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to adopt the 2025 Pico Rivera Legislative Platform that will guide the City's legislative priorities and funding pursuits at the local, regional, state, and federal levels of government. Motion carries by -the following roll call vote
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
9. Fiscal Year 2024-25 City of Pico Rivera Mid -Year Budget Report as of December 31, 2024. (700)
Administrative Services Director Guo presented a Mid -Year Budget Financial Review for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, covering the General Fund adopted revenues and expenditures, Mid -Year total results, a comparison with FY 2023-24, Enterprise Mid - Year adjustments and outcomes, as well as the authorized personnel positions list.
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Receive and file the Mid -Year Budget Report ending December 31, 2024, which represents the balances and activity for the first and second quarters (July through December) of the 2024-25 fiscal year (FY), 2) Approve Budget Adjustments amending the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget for Other Funds as outlined in Enclosures 1 - 2 of the report; and 3) Approve Position Reclassifications amending the FY 2024-25 Adopted Authorized Positions Full -Time Equivalent. Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
Innovation and Communications Director Hernandez provided a concise update on the City Branding Signage and Furniture Master Plan, outlining the project's goals, process, the current City Seal and logos, the initial mock logos, the preferred alternative logos, and the next steps, including presenting an item for City Council approval on March 25, 2025
City Council discussed the history of the City Seal and Logo, the implications of copyright laws, and the work of the Branding Ad Hoc Committee Public Works Director Negrete provided a brief update on the Regional Bikeway project on Mines Avenue, which includes re -lining the storm drain pipes, removing the screens on the curb face, and installing internal trash traps These measures aim to improve
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rainwater flow into the catch basins, addressing resident concerns related to water puddling He also noted the installation of additional street signage at bikeway entrances to prevent drivers from entering the bikeway Lastly, he highlighted the recent award of $2 4 million in grant funding to the City of Pico Rivera for Public Works improvement projects, specifically for traffic signals and crosswalks.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance along with Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, at the Independent Cities Association Winter Seminar which included topics such as federal and state funding opportunities, economic development, Los Angeles County Measure A (formerly Measure H), policy and technology, emergency prevention and response, and the LA28.
Councilmember Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at a recent meeting at Rio Hondo College regarding a proposed civic engagement program, which includes opportunities for students from the El Rancho Unified School District. She recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve future collaborations that would support local and neighboring educational partners City Manager Carmona noted that this recommendation can be addressed during the upcoming Budget meetings with the City Council Additionally, Dr Sanchez proposed the re-establishment of the Golf Course Ad Hoc Committee Mayor Garcia supported this suggestion and re-established the committee, appointing both Councilmember Dr Sanchez and him to address issues related to the Golf Course, including potential revenue opportunities and the impacts of the upcoming Whittier Dam Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho reported on his attendance in several meetings, including one with Union Pacific Rail and City staff to discuss the maintenance and cleanup of the railroad bridge He also attended a Vector Control District meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming mosquito season during the summer months.
Additionally, he participated in a SEAACA control board meeting, where the agency's growth and its associated challenges, such as service response issues and concerns about future financial sustainability, were discussed
Mayor Garcia reported on his attendance at several events, including a meeting with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, the Pio Pico Woman's Club State of the City event, and the Senior Center's "Cafecito con Amigos" event. He also participated in a roundtable discussion with Supervisor Janice Hahn, where key local concerns were addressed, such as the outdated "Cat" system used by the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Department, homeless encampments along the City's riverbeds, and public safety staffing shortages Additionally, he mentioned the upcoming Pico Fast Pitch Opening Day on Saturday, March 1st Mayor Garcia also re-established the following Ad Hoc Committees Branding, to advance the City's re -branding efforts, appointing Mayor Pro Tem Camacho and himself; Infrastructure to further discuss the Aquatic Center, Smith Park and Rio Hondo park, appointing Mayor Pro Tem Camacho and Councilmember Lara, and lastly Economic Development, appointing Mayor Por Tem Camacho and himself He concluded by acknowledging the recognition of World War II Veteran Randolph J Parker by the American Legion Post 411
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 8 34 p m There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
John R! Garcia y
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AT_TES� T;
-_ Cynthia Ayala''CMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated February 25, 2025, and approved by the City Council on March 11, 2025
Cynthia Ayal ,-CMC, City Clerk