MINUTES
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City HaII, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California
Mayor Garcia called the regular meeting to order at 6.05 p.m on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT.
• Rocio Parra, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Irma Tirado Acosta, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION. Delivered by Councilmember Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Alayna Roman, 4th grade student from Rio Vista Elementary
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Veterans Commissioner Gil Perez in honor of the 60th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day • A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Mayor Alejandro de Jesus Aguirre Curiel of Chapala, Jalisco, in honor of the Sister City Partnership delegation visit to Pico Rivera
• Proclamation for Nancy Sanchez Guzman was not presented and continued to the next City Council meeting
• Presentation — Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Allison Costa, Assistant General Manager of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, provided a brief overview of the agency's services. Her presentation included information about the district and its service area, mosquito -borne diseases affecting Pico Rivera, and the Integrated Vector Management Program She also discussed operational activities categorized by visibility levels (high, medium, and low), common mosquito sources identified in Pico Rivera in 2024, and the work of the Scientific and Technical Department —including the sterile insect technique and its benefits Additionally, she highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Communications Department to enhance public awareness
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
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1. 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)
Mayor Garcia -opened the public hearing and noted that there were- no oral communications to provide public testimony
Mayor Garcia noted that written communication was received by the following Cindy Gomez:
• Addressed the City Council to inquire about potential zoning changes in the 8300 Block of Rosemead Boulevard
Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No 1197 approving Zone Reclassification No 329 amending the zoning designation of 32 parcels as described in Attachment "A", 2) Approve Resolution No 7409 approving General Plan Amendment No 64 amending the General Plan designation of 30 parcels as described in Attachment "A", 3) Approve Resolution No 7410 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) Motion carries by the following roll call vote Ordinance No 1197 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 7409 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 7410 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
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
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2. Public Hearing - Development Agreement for the Construction of a Digital Billboard Located at 3900 Baybar Road (APN 8125-013-020) (500) Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and noted that there were no written or oral communications to provide public testimony
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho suggested incorporating the newly adopted City logo into the framing of the marquee Councilmember Lutz expressed agreement with the suggestion and further recommended exploring a partnership with the billboard vendor to establish a content -sharing opportunity In response to the content -sharing proposal, City Manager Carmona noted that the agreement includes annual revenue -sharing opportunities.
Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing
Motion by Councilmember Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No 1198 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 Resolution No 7411 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program for a digital billboard Motion carries by the following roll call vote Ordinance No 1198 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 7411 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 25-2455
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
3 Public Hearing - First Reading and Introduction
Crimson California Pipeline Franchise Renewal
Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and noted that there communications to provide public testimony
Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing
of an Ordinance for
(500)
were no written or oral
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Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to conduct a public hearing and introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No 1199 granting a renewed franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P Motion carries by the following roll call vote
Ordinance .No 1199 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)
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
4. Public Hearing - Status Update on Job Vacancies in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 — Local Public Employees. (200)
Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and noted that there were no written or oral communications to provide public testimony
Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to conduct a public hearing and receive and file the Status Update on Job Vacancies report. Motion carries by the following rollcallvote
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Richard Burns, Western States Regional Carpenters Union • Addressed the City Council regarding local hire regulations and to advocate for increased local hiring within the City
Julia Emerson, Southern California Edison
• Addressed the City Council to announce her upcoming retirement and express appreciation for the Council's partnership throughout her tenure She also introduced Osvaldo Pena as her successor
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Gloria Salazar
• Addressed the City Council to express her concern regarding vehicles parking in the alley behind her residence on the 7800 block of Pioneer Boulevard, obstructing access to her garage at all hours of the night.
Juan Luna, Western States Regional Carpenters Union
• Addressed the City Council regarding local hire regulations, advocate for increased local hiring within the City and urged the City to hire responsible contractors.
Vivian Garcia Kelley.
• Addressed the City Council to reiterate her frustration regarding persistent water accumulation in front of her residence and the lack of response from the City David Angelo, Pico Rivera Sister City Association
• Addressed the City Council to express his appreciation for the City's ongoing support.
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 June Written communication was received by the following
Emilio Frausto
• Addressed the City Council to raise concerns about a tree located in front of 9143 Canford Street that has been consistently dripping sap onto parked vehicles.
Rabecca Razo
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding a construction project currently underway at 6540 Rosemead Boulevard, which is causing significant discomfort to nearby residents
Robert Viera
• Addressed the City Council to report an abandoned vehicle that has yet to be removed
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
5. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of May 13, 2025
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6. Approved 16th Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers. 297554-297683
Special Check Numbers 15564
7. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Adopting the New City Brand and Logo and Protecting Use of the City Seal. "(900)
1 Adopted Ordinance No 1195 amending Chapter 1 10 City Logo, adopting the new City Brand and Logo, and
2 Adopted 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)
1 Approved Resolution No 7412 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 7412 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)
1 Approved Resolution No 7413 approving project(s) for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) T4ie Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Resolution No 7413 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)
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1 Approved Resolution No 7414 for approval of Final Parcel Map No 84273 for the subdivision of one (1) parcel into two (2) parcels at 9036 Beverly Boulevard,
2 Approved 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 Accepted the dedication of an easement for sanitary sewer purposes, 4 Authorized the Public Works Director or his designee to sign the Final Parcel Map No 84273, and
5 Authorized 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 7414 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)
1 Approved 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. Authorized 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)
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. Authorized 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. (700)
1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2025
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Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho to approve Consent Calendar Item. Nos 5 through 13 Councilmembers Lara and Dr Sanchez recused themselves and did not participate in the vote on Item No 8 only Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
RECUSE Lara, Sanchez (Item No 8 only)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS None
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lara recognized the Sister City Commissioners, Sister City Association members, and the Chapala, Jalisco delegation for their continued efforts in maintaining the Sister City partnership He also acknowledged the participants of the Leaders of the Pledge program Lastly, he proposed the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to address the 2026 Summer Aquatic Programming budget. Mayor Garcia supported the proposal and formally established the Summer Aquatic Programming Ad Hoc Committee Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance at the International Council of Shopping Centers event. He requested that CPR training be made available to City officials, seconded by Councilmember Dr Sanchez. He also commented on the issue of street takeovers and the role of law enforcement in addressing them In response, City Manager Carmona noted that a report from the Sheriffs Department outlining current street takeover statistics would be provided at a future meeting Councilmember Dr Sanchez reported on her participation, alongside Mayor Garcia, in a golf tournament fundraiser at the Rio Hondo Golf Course benefiting Wounded Warriors of America, a nonprofit organization She also acknowledged the attendance of Sister City Commissioner Acosta-Tirado and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Parra at this evening's meeting Councilmember Dr Sanchez commended the Watch Commander Reports provided by the Sheriffs Department, describing them as thorough and informative She concluded by reminding the public to utilize the Sheriffs non - emergency number for non -urgent matters
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho reported on his attendance at the International Council of Shopping Centers event, as well as a speaking engagement at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall alongside Supervisor Hahn and Mayor Garcia He also expressed his appreciation to the Chapala, Jalisco delegation for their visit to Pico Rivera.
City Councilmembers provided reports on their participation in the 2025 California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar They also highlighted the City's recent Memorial Day Ceremony, recognizing and thanking local law enforcement and
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fire officials and the Pio Pico Woman's Club for their collaboration in making the event a success
Mayor Garcia reported on his attendance at the Branding Ad Hoc Committee meeting which focused on FIFA and the upcoming Olympics, and the Budget Ad Hoc Committee meeting concerning the upcoming fiscal budget. He concluded by expressing his appreciation to Chapala, Jalisco for their continued partnership
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7:28 p m. There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
ATTEST. „
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John R rcia,
Cynthia Ayal/CMC, City Clerk
I he'reby_certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Counc I regular meeting dated May 27, 2025, and approved by the City Council on June �"`0, 2tt25
:Cynthia AyaE GMC, City Clerk