MINUTES
Tuesday, March 11, 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 02 p m on .behalf of the City Council
PRESENT: Camacho, Lara, Lutz; Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Esther'Celiz,. Planning Commission
• Gil Perez, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Dr Sanchez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Jayden Martinez, 4thgrade student of Rio Vista Elementary
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
• Presentation.— Los.Angeles County Assessor's Office
Los Angeles County Assessor, Jeff Prang, delivered, a .presentation on the Office of the Assessor, covering topics such as the property tax. system, the 2024 assessment roll, the 2024- -assessment roll results. for Pico Rivera, county pricing for single-family residences, Misfortune & Calamity. Tax Relief, the decline-in-valUe/Propotition. 8., the Homeowners' Exemption, .and the Assessor's a -File .programs •• Presentation — Whittier Narrows Dam Project Update by the Army Corp George Sunny from the U .S Army Corps of Engineers provided an update on the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Modification project, highlighting the project's purpose, progress since last year's presentation,. particularly the procurement :process, public outreach and .engagement efforts, and the timeline for future Work. He noted. that the earliest closures of Streamland and Bicentennial .Parks, the Pico Rivera Golf Course and. the Avenida Vicente Fernandez are anticipated for early 2027 Councilmerrmbers inquired about the impact of the .recent. Southern California fires on the construction timeline, the security of funding amid the current political climate, the section of Rosemead Boulevard to be raised and the availability of remaining landafter the project's completion
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Mr. Sunny :responded that, with regard tothe fires, the Army Corps of Engineers has successfully maintained the project team, ensuring no impact on the project's progress.
Concerning. funding in the current political climate, he clarified that funds .had been previously appropriated, and he does notforesee. any .issues with securing .the necessary funding Regarding the availability of .land post -project, Mr Sunny noted that if any land :remains available, the City of .Pico Rivera has been in discussions with the Army Corps of .Engineers and will proceed through the standard40.8 process. Lastly, .on the .matter of the section of .Rosemead Boulevard to b.e raised, he explained that it Would .be the southern portion of Rosemead Boulevard, just north of Gallatin Road, between Gallatin Road.anad Durfee Avenue
PUBLIC. COMMENTS
Justin Conrow, .KB Home
• Addressed the City Council regardingthe upcoming grand opening of the new residential complex, Azul, in the City
Written communication :was received by the following
Lauren Talbott,. Pico Rivera Library. Manager.
• Addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming events and activities at the Pico Rivera Library .and: Rivera .Library for :the month of March Jacqueline Cunningham
• Addressed the City .Council regarding. the homeless encampments along the riverbed and. homeless volunteer.program
Martin Sandoval
• Addressed the City Council. to inquireabout an update on the construction: project along Rosemead Boulevard
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City. Council
1: Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of February25, 2025 • Receivedand filed Planning Commission regular meetings February 5, 2024, April: 15, 2024, September 16, 2024, and November 4, 2024
2. Approved' 11th Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. (700).
Check .Numbers. 296971-297.094
Special. Check Numbers None
3. Second Reading Adoption of Ordinance No. 1190. Amending Chapter 9.48, Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protections to Title 9 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (1300)
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1 Adopted Ordinance No 1190, amending Chapter 9 48, Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and Mobilehome Owner Protections of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and
2 Found the ordinance not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060 (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 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Ordinance No 1190 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 48
"MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION AND MOBILEHOME OWNER
PROTECTIONS" TO TITLE 9 OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
4. Invocation Policy and Procedures for City Council Meetings. (100) 1 Approved Resolution No 7387 adopting the City of Pico Rivera's policy and procedures regarding invocations at City Council meetings Resolution No 7387 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY
REGARDING OPENING INVOCATIONS DURING THE CITY OF PICO
RIVERA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
5. Resolution Approving the Disposition and Development Agreement with Tierra Mia Coffee Company (Dba: Rosemead and Beverly, LLC). (500) 1 Approved Resolution No 7388 approving the Disposition and Development, Agreement (DDA) with Rosemead & Beverly, LLC (dba Tierra Mia Coffee Company), for the development of a new coffee shop located at 9003 Beverly Boulevard, and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney
Resolution No 7388 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROSEMEAD AND BEVERLY,
LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN CITY - OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9003 BEVERLY BOULEVARD
6. Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement No. 23-2224 with Ware Malcomb for the City HaII Council Chambers Rehabilitation Improvement Project (CIP No. 50074). (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 4 to Professional Services Agreement No 23- 2224 with Ware Malcomb for an additional amount of $8,540, increasing the total contract amount not -to -exceed $144,495, to provide estimating and bidding support services for the City Hall Council Chambers Rehabilitation Improvement Project CIP No 50074, (Project), and
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2 Authorized the City Manager or .his designee to execute the. amendment .in a form approved by .the City Attorney
Agreement .No 23-2224.4
7. Maintenance Services Agreement for Streetlight Maintenance and Repairs.
Award -Contract to. Tanko. Lighting, Inc. (500)
1 Awarded a -Maintenance Services .Agreement. to Tanko- Lighting Inc. (Tanko), to provide. streetlight maintenance -and repairs with .an initial term of three (3) years. and an option to. extend for one- (1)- additional two-year period The annual cost for .the first year -of the agreement is- $305,000 with subsequent years subject.to annual CPI adjustment; and 2 Authorized the City"Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the -City Attorney, including any .amendment to exercise the .two-year extension option
Agreement No 25-2428
8. Agreement With Turbo Data _Systems, .Inc. for Administrative and Parking.
Citation Processing.and Software 'Maintenance Services._. (500) 1 Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Turbo Data Systems, _Inc for administrative and parking citation processing and software maintenance services, in the amount not -to -exceed $195,000 over three (3) years, with two .(2) one-year .extensions of $65,000 .peryear at the- City Manager's discretion,
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute. agreement 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 1.5%. of the total agreement,. as needed for unforeseen services
Agreement No 25-2429.
9. Cooperative Agreement. with Los .Angeles .County for the Slauson Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, CIP: No. 50046. (500) 1 Approved a Cooperative Agreement with Los Angeles :County, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the cost share of the design and construction of the Slauson Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. (TSSP), CIP No 50046, and
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute .the Cooperative Agreement with.
Los Angeles .County in a form approved by the City Attorney Agreement No 25-2430
10. Youth Center Renovation Project.(CIP No. 50100)— Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the Youth Center Renovation Project, (CIP No 50100) constructed by MBC ,Enterprises, Inc. (MBC) and
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authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder;
2 Approved contract change orders No 6 and No 7 in the respective amounts of $190,945 30 and $8,316 59 for additional work performed on the project for a total amount not -to -exceed of $1,065,655, and 3 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the change orders and to release the retention payment to MBC following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
11. Intelligent Transportation System Master Plan (Project No. 50052) — Receive and File. (500)
1 Received and filed the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Master Plan, Project No 50052
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1 through 11 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. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Carmona commented on the mutual aid extended to areas recently impacted by the Altadena fire, which included assistance with flushing water main lines, establishing service connections for properties, documenting water loss, and assessing the condition of service materials and lead and copper inventory Public Works Director Negrete provided a brief update on the Rosemead Boulevard Median Beautification project, noting that its completion is expected in the near future GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lara commended the progress of the medians on Paramount Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard, suggesting that City staff consider issuing a public service announcement to provide residents with a project update He also commented on his attendance at the Pico Fastpitch Girls Softball Opening Day Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance, alongside Mayor Pro Tem Camacho and Councilmember Dr Sanchez, at the Water Education for Latino Leaders conference, which covered topics such as water issues, water rates, and the impacts of disasters on water resources He also recognized the members of the Western States Carpenters Union in attendance, as well as female City leaders, in honor of Women's History Month
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Councilmember Dr Sanchez highlighted the recent Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the Armenian Mesrobian School's new gymnasium and performing arts center and commentedon the upcoming 2025 Women's Empowerment Luncheon hosted by the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho commented on the recent State of the Schools event hosted by the El Rancho Unified School District and requested a project update on the Aquatic Center, Community Center and Rio Hondo Park at the next meeting Mayor Garcia reported on his attendance at several events, including the State of the Schools event, Pico Fastpitch Opening Day, the Armenian Mesrobian School Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting ceremony, LA County Sanitation District meeting and an Autism Awareness training by the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station He also reported on his participation in a recent Golf Course Ad Hoc Committee meeting, alongside Councilmember Dr Sanchez, where they received an update from Troon on all matters related to the Pico Rivera Golf Course
Recessed to Closed Session at 6 55 p m
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7 48 p m
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S)
a. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with City Manager, Los Angeles County Sheriff representative, City Attorney and other related City officials
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that no reportable action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7 49 p m There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
John R. Garcia, Mayor
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ATT:E,T�;
Cynthia Aya4a;XMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated March 11, 2025, and approved by the City Council on March 25, 2025
Cynthia Aala CMC, City Clerk
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