Agenda packet — Pico Rivera City Council, May 27, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Council Chamber
6615 Passons Boulevard
Next Resolution No. 7409
Next Ordinance No. 1197
Next Agreement No. 25-2455
Successor Agency to PRRA
Next Resolution No. SA-25-32
Next Ordinance No. SA-01
Next Agreement No. S25-006
Housing Assistance Agency
Next Resolution No. HA-111
Next Ordinance No. HA-16
Water Authority
Next Resolution No. WA-25-37
Next Ordinance No. WA-25-01
Next Agreement No. WA-25-79
Public Financing Authority
Next Resolution No. PFA-25-13
ROLL CALL:

Mayor/Chairman/President:

John R. Garcia
Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice Chairman/Vice President:

Gustavo V. Camacho
Councilmembers/Directors/Commissioners:

Andrew C. Lara
Erik Lutz
Dr. Monica Sanchez
INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

COMMISSIONERS SCHEDULED TO BE PRESENT:

Rocio Parra, Parks and Recreation Commission
Irma Acosta Tirado, Sister City Commission
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
• Certificate of Recognition – 60th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day • Certificate of Recognition – Sister City Partnership with Chapala, Jalisco • Proclamation – Nancy Sanchez Guzman
• Presentation – Vector Control Services

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Meeting jointly and regularly with the Pico Rivera Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency (as needed); Pico Rivera *Housing Assistance Agency (as needed); Pico Rivera Water Authority (as needed); and Public Financing Authority (as needed) 5-27-2025 Agenda City Council

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PUBLIC HEARING:

City Council:

1. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 64 Amending the General Plan Land Use Designation of 30 Parcels and Zone Reclassification No. 329 Amending the Zoning Map Designation of 32 Parcels. (1300) a) Open public hearing
b) Memo from City Manager
c) Written Communications
d) Oral Communications
e) Close public hearing
f) Recommendation:

1. Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance approving Zone Reclassification No. 329 amending the zoning designation of 32 parcels as described in Attachment “A”;

2. Approve a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 64 amending the General Plan designation of 30 parcels as described in Attachment “A”;

3. Approve a resolution adopting Zone Reclassification No. 329 amending the zoning designation of 32 parcels as described in Attachment “A”; and

4. Find the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 64 not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the ordinance exempt from CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3).

Ordinance No. _____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 32
PARCELS AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT “A” AND DESIGNATED
HEREIN AS ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. 329 (FIRST READING AND

INTRODUCTION)
Resolution No. ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 64 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
OF 30 PARCELS AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT “A” LIST OF

PARCELS
Resolution No. ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 329 TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 32 PARCELS AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT “A” LIST OF

PARCELS

2. Public Hearing – Development Agreement for the Construction of a Digital Billboard Located at 3900 Baybar Road (APN 8125-013-020). (500) a) Open public hearing
b) Memo from City Manager
c) Written Communications
d) Oral Communications
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e) Close public hearing
f) Recommendation:

1. Introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance approving a Development Agreement for the construction of a digital billboard on the subject property in a form approved by the City Attorney; and

2. Approve a resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program for a digital billboard.

Ordinance No. ____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. BETWEEN THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA AND

OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DIGITAL
BILLBOARD LOCATED AT 3900 BAYBAR ROAD (APN 8125-013-020) (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
Resolution No. ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE INITIAL

STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATED

MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN FOR A DEVELOPMENT

AGREEMENT NO FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED AT 3900 BAYBAR ROAD (APN 8125-013-020)
Agreement No. _______

3. Public Hearing – First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance for Crimson California Pipeline Franchise Renewal. (500)
a) Open public hearing
b) Memo from City Manager
c) Written Communications
d) Oral Communications
e) Close public hearing
f) Recommendation:

1. Conduct a public hearing and introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance granting a renewed franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.

Ordinance No. _____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO CRIMSON
CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A

FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR

TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING OIL, OR PRODUCTS THEREOF,

FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES IN, UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS OR UPON

THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES, AS THE SAME

NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)

4. Public Hearing – Status Update on Job Vacancies in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 – Local Public Employees. (200)
a) Open public hearing
b) Memo from City Manager
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c) Written Communications
d) Oral Communications
e) Close public hearing
f) Recommendation:

1. Conduct a public hearing and receive and file the Status Update on Job Vacancies report.

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CONSENT CALENDAR:

City Council:

5. Minutes:
• City Council regular meeting May 13, 2025
Recommendation: Approve

6. 16th Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers: 297554-297683
Special Check Numbers: 15564
Recommendation: Approve

7. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Adopting the New City Brand and Logo and Protecting Use of the City Seal. (900)
Recommendation:

1. Adopt Ordinance No. 1195 amending Chapter 1.10 City Logo, adopting the new City Brand and Logo; and
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2. Adopt Ordinance No. 1196 identifying and prohibiting unauthorized use of the City Seal.

Ordinance No. 1195 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.10, CITY LOGO, TO TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE PICO RIVERA

MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Ordinance No. 1196 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.08, CITY SEAL, TO TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE PICO RIVERA

MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

8. Resolution Authorizing a Commercial Solid Waste Rate Adjustment with Nasa Services, Inc. (500)
Recommendation:

1. Approve a resolution approving an extraordinary adjustment to the commercial solid waste collection and disposal rates as authorized under Section 6.5 of Franchise Agreement No. 12-1290-3 with NASA Services, Inc. (NASA), effective July 1, 2025.

Resolution No. ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SOLID WASTE

HAULING RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025

9. Resolution Approving Projects for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (700)
Recommendation:

1. Approve a resolution approving project(s) for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1): The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

Resolution No. ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 - ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 FUNDS

10. Final Parcel Map No. 84273 for the Subdivision of One (1) Parcel into Two (2) Parcels at 9036 Beverly Boulevard. (500)
Recommendation:

1. Approve a resolution for approval of Final Parcel Map No. 84273 for the subdivision of one (1) parcel into two (2) parcels at 9036 Beverly Boulevard;

2. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 84273 as it conforms to the requirements in the Subdivision Map Act and previously approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 84273;

3. Accept the dedication of an easement for sanitary sewer purposes;

4. Authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to sign the Final Parcel Map No. 84273; and
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5. Authorize the City Clerk to sign and submit the Final Parcel Map No. 84273 for recordation with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office.

Resolution No. ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84273 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1) PARCEL IN TO TWO (2) PARCELS AT 9036 BEVELY BOULEVARD

11. Smith Park Aquatic Center Renovation Project (CIP No. 50043) — Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 24-2397 with DG Civil Engineering, Inc. (500)
Recommendation:

1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 24- 2397 with DG Civil Engineering, Inc. for an additional amount of $92,400, increasing the total contract amount not-to-exceed $128,400 to provide plan check services for the Smith Park Aquatic Center Renovation Project, CIP No. 50043; and

2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Agreement No. 24-2397-1

12. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 22-2138 with Dudek for the Comprehensive Update of Title 18, Zoning, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (500)
Recommendation:

1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 22- 2138 with Dudek to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 in a form approved by the City Attorney for a term of one (1) year with a second-year extension option if required.

Agreement No. 22-2138-3

13. Treasurer’s Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2025.

Recommendation: (700)

1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2025.

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
REGULAR AGENDA: None

CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234

REPORTS, NEW BUSINESS, OLD BUSINESS)
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Dated this 22nd, day of May 2025
Cynthia Ayala, CMC
City Clerk
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2.08.050 AS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE 783 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 20, 1990 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 822 (SEPTEMBER 21, 1992) AND 1020 (MARCH 21, 2006).

To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 64

AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
29 PARCELS AND ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. 329

AMENDING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF
31 PARCELS (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
Recommendation:

1. Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance approving Zone Reclassification No. 329 amending the zoning designation of 31 parcels as described in Attachment “A”;

2. Approve a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 64 amending the General Plan designation of 29 parcels as described in Attachment “A”;

3. Approve a resolution approving Zone Reclassification No. 329 amending the zoning designation of 31 parcels as described in Attachment “A”; and

4. Find the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 64 not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the ordinance exempt from CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3).

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with this ordinance.

Background:

This report presents several actions including a proposed general plan amendment, zone changes and the addition of an overlay zone for several parcels located throughout the City of Pico Rivera (City). The purpose is to address incompatibility between land use designations, accommodate residential growth and promote mixeduse development where appropriate. The changes proposed are to the General Plan Map and Zoning Map and do not involve any development. \ 1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 27, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 64 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF 29 PARCELS AND ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. 329 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF 31 PARCELS (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)

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A General Plan Map is a visual representation of the City's planned land uses over the long term. It’s one of the most important components of a General Plan because it shows how different areas of the community are designated, for example, residential, commercial, industrial, open space, public facilities, etc. A Zoning Map shows how land in a city is divided into zoning districts, each with specific rules about what types of uses and structures are allowed on the property such as residential, commercial and industrial.

On March 24, 2025, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 1324 recommending approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment No. 64 and Resolution No. 1325 recommending approval of Zone Reclassification No. 329. Please note that upon further analysis, staff removed parcel 6375-001-004 located at 9314 Beverly Road from this request.

Enclosure 1, Attachment “A” identifies 37 parcels that would benefit from either a general plan land use designation amendment, zone change, and/or the addition of an overlay zone to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and allow for expanded development opportunities.

Enclosure 4 contains five (5) maps that depict the areas where the parcels are located; a description of each area is provided below.

Discussion:

Area 1 – General Plan and Overlay Change
There are 21 parcels located along both sides of Rosemead Boulevard between Terradell Street and Telegraph Road. The proposed general plan amendment would change the land use designation from Commercial to Mixed Use. The proposed addition of an overlay zone would add a Mixed-Use Overlay designation to all subject parcels.

This area is comprised of single-tenant businesses with surface parking, and all are adjoined by a public alley. The proposed general plan land use designation change would allow for expanded development opportunities including residential, commercial and mixed-use. The addition of a Mixed-Use Overlay zone is designed to promote mixed-use development projects that prioritize infill development in older commercial areas.

Area 2 – General Plan and Zone Change
There is one (1) parcel located at 8451 Beverly Road. The proposed general plan amendment would change the land use designation from Commercial to Low Density Residential. The proposed zone change would change the zoning from Neighborhood Commercial to Single Family Residential.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF MAY 27, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 64 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF 29 PARCELS AND ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. 329 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF 31 PARCELS (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)

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The subject parcel is improved with a neighborhood market with surface parking. In 1967, building permits were issued for the construction of a 1,600 square foot market; subsequent permits include the issuance of an Alcohol Beverage Control Type 20 OffSale Beer and Wine license, which authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold. The proposed general plan amendment and zone change would allow for single-family residential development in keeping with the existing low-density residential neighborhood. The Pico Rivera Municipal Code (PRMC) Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18.54 Nonconforming Uses will govern the market as a legal nonconforming use if the proposed zone change is approved.

Area 3 Zone Change
There are eight (8) parcels located on the northeast corner of Durfee Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad. The proposed zone change would change the zoning from Limited Industrial to Multiple Family Residential.

The area is comprised of a trucking warehouse with surface parking and a portion of a small mobile home park. The adjoining uses to the subject area include single-family residential to the north, south, and east, and a combination of multifamily and mobile home residential to the west. The proposed zone change would allow for residential development consistent with the existing low-density residential neighborhood.

Area 4 General Plan and Zone Change
There is one (1) parcel located at 5055 Passons Boulevard. The proposed general plan amendment would change the land use designation from High Density Residential to Park/Open Space. The proposed zone change would change the zoning from Multiple Family Residential (R-M) to Open Space (O-S) zone.

In 2023 the City applied for, and was awarded, a $1 million grant from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the acquisition of the property located at 5055 Passons Boulevard. The City identified the property as an opportunity site for a public park that utilizes community-driven design concepts that improve equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities for healthy living.

The site is 20,470 square feet and was the former Montebello Bus Lines and Metro terminal owned by the City of Montebello. The City of Pico Rivera acquired the property in 2024 and is now initiating a General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification to allow for the future use of the property as a neighborhood public park.

Area 5 General Plan Change
There are six (6) parcels located on Millux Avenue between Haney Street and Marjorie Street. The proposed general plan amendment would change the land use designation from Public Facilities to Low Density Residential.

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The area is comprised of single-family homes built in the early 1950s. The adjoining uses to the subject area include single-family residential to the north, east and south and to the west school district property. The existing zoning of the parcels is Single Family Residential and would remain the same. The proposed general plan amendment would correct the land use designation to Low Density Residential to reflect the existing zoning and use of the parcels.

General Plan Consistency
The proposed general plan amendments and zone changes are supported by the following objectives, specific goals and policies of the General Plan:
• Land Use Element, Corridors, Durfee Avenue Corridor.
o Objectives
 Discourage further industrial development within this area and assist in relocating present incompatible industrial uses to other areas of the City.
 Promote the conversion of industrial sites to higher-density residential uses or mixed-use commercial and residential. • Policy 3.7-2 Neighborhood Revitalization. Promote revitalization of neighborhoods in need by maintaining public improvements, encouraging infill development compatible with the scale and character of existing development, and supporting public and private efforts to upgrade and maintain neighborhood appearance and the existing housing stock.
• Policy 3.7-5 Innovative Housing. Encourage development of innovative forms of housing that increase the diversity of affordable housing options in the city and provide additional quality housing options for residents of all income levels. • Policy 3.8-3 Revitalization of Obsolete and Underused Properties.

Encourage the consolidation of small parcels, joint public-private partnerships and land clearance and resale, to facilitate revitalization of underused and obsolete commercial properties.
• Policy 3.8-4 New Commercial and Mixed-Use Development. Promote high quality commercial, office and mixed-use development and redevelopment that is compatible with surrounding uses, and enhance adjacent streetscapes. • Policy 3.10-2 Location. Locate new parks, community centers, schools and other public facilities to be easily accessible by local residents, facilitate opportunities for joint use and enhance neighborhood interaction and identity.

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• Policy 3.10-4 Parks and Open Space. Seek to expand the city’s parklands, greenways and open spaces as land and funding become available, encouraging the redevelopment of vacant sites and coordinate with the appropriate regional agencies for future planning related to the river corridors, the Bicentennial Park Campground and the Sports Arena area.

Environmental Analysis:

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and associated Guidelines (“CEQA Guidelines”), the City Council finds that there is no possibility that the project would have a significant effect on the environment and as a result, no further CEQA review is necessary. The determination is in accordance with Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines which states, a project is exempt from CEQA where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance approving zone reclassification; the ordinance will be brought for a second reading at the next available regularly scheduled City Council meeting and will become effective 30 days after adoption. In addition staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 64 and Zone Reclassification No. 329 and find that neither are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to file the Notice of Determination with the County Clerk in compliance with CEQA Guidelines.

Steve Carmona
SC:AB:EF:ca
Enclosures: 1) Ordinance for Zone Reclassification No. 329/Attachment A 2) Resolution - General Plan Amendment No. 64/Attachment A 3) Resolution - Zone Reclassification No. 329/Attachment A 4) Maps of Areas 1-5
5) Comment Letter
ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO

RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE RECLASSIFICATION
AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 31 PARCELS AS
DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT “A” AND DESIGNATED HEREIN AS
ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO. 329
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65850 et seq., the legislative body of a city may adopt ordinances amending the zoning regulations of the city; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.62.230 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code authorizes the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera, upon receipt of resolution from the Planning Commission of the City of Pico Rivera, shall hold a public hearing, and upon hearing all testimony, upon examination and review of the investigative staff reports and upon conclusion of public hearing, to make such determinations and findings of fact as deemed necessary in the best interests of all parties involved and which bear on the disposition of the proposed zone reclassification; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council the adoption of Zone Reclassification No. 329; and WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera conducted a public hearing to consider Zone Reclassification to amend the zoning designation of thirty-two parcels as described in Attachment “A”; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera has carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered in the case as presented at the public hearing; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as part of the findings.

SECTION 2. The City Council finds the activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3). The activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. No development is proposed in conjunction with this request and future development will require additional review and approval. Here it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification may have a significant effect on the environment, therefore the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 64 and Zone Reclassification No. 329 is not subject to CEQA.

ENCLOSURE 1
1a
ORDINANCE NO. ____

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SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 18.66.040, Zone classifications additions of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, the Zone Classification to amend real properties described in Attachment “A”, are hereby amended and further designated herein as Zone Reclassification No. 329.

SECTION 4. The Zone Reclassification shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera by Ordinance No. 534, adopted April 7, 1975.

SECTION 5. In accordance with Section 18.08.060, Official Zone Map and

18.62.090, Statutory and City Council Authority, the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended which is comprised of the real properties described on Attachment “A” attached hereto.

SECTION 6. This Zone Reclassification is adopted by Ordinance pursuant to public hearings held before the City Planning Commission and City Council.

SECTION 7. If any part of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of the ordinance, including the application or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are severable.

SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby finds that there are no newspapers of general circulation published and circulated within the City. The City Clerk shall therefore cause this Ordinance to be posted in five public places within the City as specified in the Pico Rivera Municipal Code within fifteen (15) days of its final passage and this Ordinance shall take effect thirty days following its final passage.

ADOPTED AND PASSED this ____ day of ____, 2025.
________________________________
John R. Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ________________________________ Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. ____

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Cynthia Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Pico Rivera, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. ____ was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera, held on ___________________, with the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk
Attachment “A”
APN Address Existing
General
Plan
Designation
Existing Base
Zoning
Proposed
General Plan
Mixed Use
Overlay
Zone
(Existing and
Proposed)
Proposed Base
Zoning

1. 6374-006-016 4717 Citrus
Dr.

Mixed Use
(MU)
Limited
Industrial (I-L)
No change No change Multiple-Family
Residential (R-M)

2. 6374-006-017 4721 Citrus
Dr.

Mixed Use
(MU)
Limited
Industrial (I-L)
No change No change Multiple-Family
Residential (R-M)

3. 6374-006-003 4731 Citrus
Dr.

Mixed Use
(MU)
Limited
Industrial (I-L)
No change No change Multiple-Family
Residential (R-M)

4. 6374-006-002 4747 Citrus
Dr.

Mixed Use
(MU)
Limited
Industrial (I-L)
No change No change Multiple-Family
Residential (R-M)

5. 6374-006-019 4739 Durfee
Ave.

Mixed Use
(MU)
Limited
Industrial (I-L)
No change No change Multiple-Family
Residential (R-M)

6. 6374-006-020 4725 Durfee
Ave.

Mixed Use
(MU)
Limited
Industrial (I-L)
No change No change Multiple-Family
Residential (R-M)

7. 6374-006-018 4747 Durfee
Ave.

Mixed Use
(MU)
Limited
Industrial (I-L)
No change No change Multiple-Family
Residential (R-M)

8. 6374-006-900 4759 Durfee
Ave.

Mixed Use
(MU)
Limited
Industrial (I-L)
No change No change Multiple-Family
Residential (R-M)

9. 5272-031-014 8451 Beverly
Road
Commercial
(C)
Neighborhood
Commercial
(C-N)
Low Density
Residential
(LDR)
N/A Single-Family
Residential (S-F)

10. 6387-025-012 8518
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

11. 6387-025-011 No Address Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

12. 6387-025-010 No Address Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

13. 6387-025-009 8500
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

14. 6387-025-008 8442
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

15. 6387-025-007 8438
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

16. 6387-025-032 8434
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

17. 6387-025-045 8420
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

18. 6387-025-002 8412
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

19. 6387-025-001 8408
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

20. 6368-026-034 8401
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

21. 6368-026-038 8403
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

22. 6368-026-035 8417
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change
APN Address Existing
General
Plan
Designation
Existing Base
Zoning
Proposed
General Plan
Mixed Use
Overlay
Zone
(Existing and
Proposed)
Proposed Base
Zoning

23. 6368
-026-037 8427
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

24. 6368
-026-024 8439
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

25. 6368
-026-023 No Address Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

26. 6368
-026-022 8447
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

27. 6368
-026-021 8501
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

28. 6368
-026-036 8509
Rosemead
Blvd
Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

29. 6368
-026-018 No Address Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

30. 6368
-026-017 No Address Commercial
(C)
General
Commercial
(C-G)
Mixed Use
(MU)
Propose M-U
Overlay
No change

31. 6377-007-903 5055
Passons
Blvd.

High Density
Residential
(HDR)
Multiple-Family
Residential (R-
M)
Park/Open
Space (P-
OS)
N/A Open Space (O-
S)

32. 6379-020-017 6421 Millux
Ave
Public
Facilities
(PF)
Single-Family
Residential (S-
F)
Low Density
Residential
(LDR)
N/A No change

33. 6379-020-016 6427 Millux
Ave
Public
Facilities
(PF)
Single-Family
Residential (S-
F)
Low Density
Residential
(LDR)
N/A No change

34. 6379-020-015 6503 Millux
Ave
Public
Facilities
(PF)
Single-Family
Residential (S-
F)
Low Density
Residential
(LDR)
N/A No change

35. 6379-020-012 6509 Millux
Ave
Public
Facilities
(PF)
Single-Family
Residential (S-
F)
Low Density
Residential
(LDR)
N/A No change

36. 6379-020-013 6513 Millux
Ave
Public
Facilities
(PF)
Single-Family
Residential (S-
F)
Low Density
Residential
(LDR)
N/A No change

37. 6379-020-014 6519 Millux
Ave
Public
Facilities
(PF)
Single-Family
Residential (S-
F)
Low Density
Residential
(LDR)
N/A No change
RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO
RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 64 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF 31
PARCELS AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT “A” LIST OF PARCELS
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65358 authorizes cities to amend their General Plans up to four times per year; and WHEREAS, the City of Pico Rivera has initiated General Plan Amendment No. 64 to revise the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect a change in land use designation for thirty parcels; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the overall goals and policies of the City’s General Plan, including those related to reconciling incompatibility between land use designations, accommodate residential growth and promote mixed-use development where appropriate; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 1324 making certain findings and recommending approval of General Plan Amendment No. 64 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on May 2, 2025, staff advertised the City Council public hearing of May 27, 2025, in the Los Cerritos Newspaper to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment No. 64; and
WHEREAS, notice of the hearing was posted and mailed to property owners and properties within a 300- foot radius of the project site; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered all pertinent testimony, and the staff report offered in the case as presented at the public hearings held on May 27, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) the proposed general plan amendment(s) and zone change(s) is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). An activity is not subject to CEQA if: The activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378. The activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

ENCLOSURE 2
1b
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Here it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment, therefore it is not subject to CEQA. No development is proposed in conjunction with this request and future development will require additional review and approval.

SECTION 3. Based upon all testimony and comments from the general public, Planning Commission Resolution No. 1324 and associated report, and the staff report contained herein, and all other pertinent and relevant fact pertaining hereto, the City Council finds that approval of the General Plan amendment is necessary to carry out the general purpose and provision of the General Plan for the following reasons, findings of fact, and determinations:
a) The proposed General Plan Amendment is fully consistent with the goals and objectives set forth in the General Plan and will not result in conditions or circumstances contrary to the public health, safety, or welfare. The addition of a Mixed-Use Overlay zone is designed to promote mixed-use development projects that prioritize infill development in older commercial areas.
b) The proposed General Plan Amendment is supported by the following General Plan policies:
i. Policy 3.7-5 Innovative Housing. Encourage development of innovative forms of housing that increase the diversity of affordable housing options in the city and provide additional quality housing options for residents of all income levels.
ii. Policy 3.8-4 New Commercial and Mixed-Use Development.

Promote high quality commercial, office and mixed-use development and redevelopment that is compatible with surrounding uses, and enhance adjacent streetscapes.
iii. Policy 3.10-2 Location. Locate new parks, community centers, schools and other public facilities to be easily accessible by local residents, facilitate opportunities for joint use and enhance neighborhood interaction and identity.
iv. Policy 3.10-4 Parks and Open Space. Seek to expand the city’s parklands, greenways and open spaces as land and funding become available, encouraging the redevelopment of vacant sites and coordinate with the appropriate regional agencies for future planning related to the river corridors, the Bicentennial Park Campground and the Sports Arena area.
c) The General Plan’s Land Use Element stipulates policies that support the proposed General Plan Amendment. Policy 3.8-3 encourages the RESOLUTION NO. ____

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consolidation of small parcels, joint public-private partnerships and land clearance and resale, to facilitate revitalization of underused and obsolete commercial properties. Policy 3.7-2 promote revitalization of neighborhoods in need by maintaining public improvements, encouraging infill development compatible with the scale and character of existing development, and supporting public and private efforts to upgrade and maintain neighborhood appearance and the existing housing stock.
d) That the properties as described in Attachment “A” are not on the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element site inventory and the changing of the General Plan designation of the sites would not reduce the number of housing element inventory sites and does not adversely impact the City’s ability to accommodate the City’s regional housing needs and therefore the no net loss requirements under Government Code Section 65863 do not apply.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to Article II of Chapter 18.62, General Plan Amendments of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera adopts this Resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 64 updating contents of the General Plan, in substantially the form attached hereto, to be incorporated as part of the General Plan.

SECTION 5. In the event that any portion of this Resolution is deemed invalid or is unenforceable, such provision shall be severable from the remainder and that the remainder of the Resolution shall be given full force and effect.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and approval of this resolution, and it shall thereupon be in full force and effect.

APPROVED AND PASSED this 27th day of May, 2025.
___________________________
John R. Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney AYES:

NOES:

Attachment “A”
APN Address Existing
General
Plan
Designation
Existing Base
Zoning
Proposed
General Plan
Mixed Use
Overlay
Zone
(Existing and
Proposed)
Proposed Base
Zoning