MINUTES
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
A regular meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Dissolved Redevelopment Agency, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City HaII, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.
Mayor/Chairman/President Garcia calledthe regular meeting to order at 6.02 p.m on behalf of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Dissolved Redevelopment Agency, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority PRESENT Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT.
• Aric Martinez, Planning Commission
• Maria Garcia, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION. Delivered by Pastor Ignacio Chavez from Pico Rivera Bible Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Abigail Quintanilla, upcoming 4th grade student from Magee Elementary
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS-
• A Proclamation was presented to the Parks and Recreation Department in recognition of July being Parks and Recreation Month
• A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Ernie Vega and Ruben Gonzales as the recipients of the Mayor's Volunteer Recognition program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 July Richard Burns, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters • Addressed the City Council regarding hiring local contractors for upcoming City projects such as the Whittier Dam Project and the 95 -Unit Townhome Development at 6540 Rosemead Boulevard
Fernando Islas.
• Addressed the City Council regarding the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the City and suggested allowing online public comment.
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Written communication was received by the following
Beatrice Serafin
• Addressed the City Council to express her concerns regarding Christmas lights left on homes all year around
Ian Jameson
• Addressed the City Council to express his concerns regarding a local 501(c)(3) The Shower of Hope
CONSENT CALENDARITEMS
City Council
1 Minutes
Approved City Council regular meeting of June 24, 2025
2. Approved 19th Warrant Register of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers. 297902-298017
Special Check Numbers. 15934
3. Final Tract Map No. 84271 — 95 Unit Townhome Development Located at 6540 Rosemead Boulevard. (1300)
1 Approved Resolution No 7423 for Final Tract Map No 84271 — 95 -unit townhome development located at 6540 Rosemead Boulevard as it conforms to the requirements in the Subdivision Map Act and previously approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 84271,
2 Accepted the dedication of easements for streets, highways and other public ways, and emergency and public security vehicle ingress and egress, and public utility purposes,
3 Authorized the Public Works Director to sign the Final Tract Map No 84271, and
4 Authorized the City Clerk to sign and submit Final Tract Map No 84271 for recordation with Los Angeles County Register -Recorder's Office Resolution No 7423 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF `PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL TRACT MAP NO 84271 TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NINETY-FIVE
(95) TOWNHOMES LOCATED AT 6540 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
4 Easements for Roadway and Permanent Slope Purposes at 4759 Durfee Avenue (1200)
1 Approved Resolution No 7424 accepting a Grant of Easement for roadway purposes and a Grant of Easement for permanent slope purposes at 4759 Durfee Avenue, and
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the Certificates of Acceptance and cause the recordation of resolution and Certificates_ of Acceptance
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Resolution No 7424 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING TWO GRANTS OF
EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY AND PERMANENT SLOPE PURPOSES
AT 4759 DURFEE AVENUE
5. Easement for Roadway and Street Improvement Purposes at 10000 Beverly Boulevard. (1200)
1 Approved Resolution No 7425 accepting an easement for roadway and street improvement purposes at 10000 Beverly Boulevard, and 2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance and cause the recordation of the Resolution and Certificate of Acceptance Resolution No 7425 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING TWO GRANTS OF
EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY AND PERMANENT SLOPE PURPOSES
AT 4759 DURFEE AVENUE
6. Purchase and Sale Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for the Acquisition of APN Nos 6374-015-902 and 6375-016- 906. (600)
1 Approved Resolution No 7426 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for the acquisition of 4845 Durfee Avenue (APN.6374-015- 902) and a vacant lot with APN 6375-016-906 and to take all necessary steps to complete the transaction, including opening escrow and accepting title on behalf of the City of Pico Rivera (City),
2 Approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of said property and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3 Found that the City's acquisition of said property is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Resolution No 7426 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4845 DURFEE AVENUE (APN 6374-015-902) AND A
VACANT LOT WITH APN 6375-016-906 FROM THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS
Agreement No 25-2468
7 Reimbursement Agreement with Wilshire Beverly Pico Owner, LLC for 10016 Beverly Boulevard. m (500)
1 Approved a Reimbursement Agreement with Wilshire Beverly Pico Owner, LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney for the reimbursement of any restoration costs incurred by the City of Pico Rivera in relation to the Southern California Edison Easement for 10016 Beverly Boulevard
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Agreement No 25-2469
8. City Hall Council Chamber Improvement Project (CIP_No. 50074) - Award of Construction Contract. (500)
1 Approved the plans and specifications for the City Hall Council Chamber Improvement Project (Project), CIP No 50074,
2 Awarded a Construction Contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $789,600 to Estate Design and Construction, Inc. for the Projectandauthorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3 Authorized the City Manager or his designee, to approve change orders, as needed, in an amount not -to -exceed $160,000 (approximately 20% of the total contract amount) for construction contingency; and 4 Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agreement No 25-2470
9. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 19-1876 with Tanko Lighting, Inc. (500) 1 Approved Amendment No 6 to Agreement No 19-1876 with Tanko Lighting, Inc , increasing the contract amount by $60,000 for an annual amount of $577,000 to provide emergency streetlight pole repair services in fiscal year 2024-25, and
2 Approved an appropriation of $60,000 in Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Funds (Fund 230) to Account No
230 40 4030 54500, for emergency street light repair services Agreement No 19-1876-6
10 Memorandum of Understanding with EI Rancho Unified School District for the Implementation and Oversight of the REACH Transition After -School Program for School Year 2025-26. (500)
1 Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pico Rivera and EI Rancho Unified School District for the Implementation and Oversight of the REACH Transition After -School Program for the 2025-26 academic school year; and
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU and any necessary amendments, in a form approved by the City Attorney
Successor Agency'
11 Minutes
• Received and filed Successor Agency to the Dissolved Redevelopment Agency regular meeting of April 22, 2025
12. Dissolution Request for the Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency (700)
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1 Approved Resolution No SA -25-32 requesting the Los Angeles County Fourth Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board approve dissolution of the Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Redevelopment Agency; and
2 Authorized the Executive Director to take necessary actions to dissolve the Successor Agency
Resolution No SA -25-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FOURTH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
CONSOLIDATED OVERSIGHT BOARD APPROVE DISSOLUTION OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Housing Assistance Agency'
13. Minutes:
• Received and filed Housing Assistance Agency regular meeting of March 25, 2025
14. Section 8 Management Assessment Program Certification for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (1600)
1 Approved Resolution No HA -111 approving the submission of the Section 8 Management Assessment Program Certification for fiscal year 2024- 2025 to the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Resolution No HA -111 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
ASSISTANCE AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-
2025 TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
Water Authority'
15. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority regular meeting of June 24, 2025
16. Pressure Relief Sustaining Valve Station on Dunlap Crossing Road, CIP No. 21361 - Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Approved Contract Change Order No 1 in the total amount of $31,769 42 for additional work performed on the project and authorized the Executive Director or his designee to execute the contract change order; 2 Accepted the work as completed for the Pressure Relief Sustaining Valve Station on Dunlap Crossing Road Project, CIP No 21361, constructed by American Pipeline Services, and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
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3 Authorized the Executive Director to release the retention and all other monies due in accordance with the statutory waiting period upon recordation of the Notice of Completion
Motion by Mayor Pro TemNice ChairmanNice President Camacho, seconded by Councilmember/Director/Commissioner Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1 through 16 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 Carmonaprovided an update on the Fourth of July Fireworks Task Force dedicated- to addressing illegal fireworks activity, noting, that a total of 104 citations were issued, each carrying a $1,000 fine
City Manager Carmona introduced Senior Analyst Garcia, who provided a brief legislative update The update included an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget, proposed California Environmental Quality Act exemptions and related reforms, key legislative developments with local implications, and ongoing state bill tracking He also shared a federal update highlighting recent developments and anticipated actions, changes to prevailing wage requirements, and the status of_current City grant funding — reporting no reductions at this time During, the discussion, Councilmember Dr Sanchez suggested drafting a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers advocating for local hiring of contractors as it relates to the upcoming Whittier Dam Safety Project.
Innovation and Communications Director Hernandez announced that the City has been awarded the maximum grant amount of $700,000 through the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program The funding will support the Mobility, Circulation, Land Use, and Environmental Justice elements of the City's Comprehensive General Plan Update He also reported that all stakeholder agencies and cities .involved in the Regional Rail Station project have reached- a consensus to relocate the station to the City of Pico Rivera Additionally, the City has secured a $450,000 grant from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for the acquisition of the property at the northeast corner of Whittier and Paramount Boulevards Finally, Director Hernandez shared that the City has been selected to receive a $1.25 million federal appropriation, in partnership with Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, to support the purchase of the. Durfee Avenue Community Center, formerly known as the VFW Post 6315 on Durfee Avenue The Mayor and City Council commended City staff for their efforts in strategically positioning the City to successfully compete for state and federal grant funding
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Parks and Recreation Director Yugar invited residents to attend the upcoming Summer Movies in the Park series
City Manager Carmona provided an update on the Sheriffs Captain selection interviews and highlighted a key question posed to the candidates. "What does it mean to serve the City of Pico Rivera?" He commended Captain Hernandez for his thoughtful response, stating "Serving the City with passion I love the City and have a deep passion for it, and 1 will serve this community with the utmostrespect while upholding the law "
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lara requested an update on the lawsuit between the City of Los Angeles and the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agencies. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman provided a brief update, stating that the City of Pico Rivera officially joined the lawsuit alongside the City of Los Angeles, and eight other cities earlier today The matter is scheduled to be heard by a judge on Thursday, July 10th He further noted that legal representation for the. City of Los Angeles and the eight participating cities, including Pico Rivera, will be provided pro bono—unless the involvement of expert witnesses becomes necessary City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman also summarized the relief sought in the City of Los Angeles' legal filing, which includes the following "The interveners respectfully request the court enter judgment in their favor and grant the following relief. Declare the defendants actions violate the Fourth and Tenth Amendments of the United States Constitution in the Administrative Procedure Act. To also ask to issue preliminary and permanent injunction in joining further violations of the Fourth and Tenth Amendments in Administrative Procedure Act; that the defendants unlawful policies and practices violate various federal laws; declare that the court house arrest policy exceeds the defendants statutory jurisdiction or authority or limitations; declare that the court house arrest policy is unconstitutional; To enjoin the defendants and all their officers, employees, agents and anyone acting in concert with them from civilly arresting parties, witnesses and any other individual coming to, attending, or returning from state courthouses or court related proceedings; to also request that the interveners receive reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses including the attorney's fees and to grant other relief as the court deems proper" Lastly, City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman noted that a copy of the lawsuit will be provided to the City Council
Councilmember Lutz highlighted the recent softball game featuring City employees, the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station, and Walmart employees noting that the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station took home first place He also promoted the upcoming Summer Movies in the Park series, the Summer Concert series and the National Night Out event scheduled for August 1st.
Councilmember Dr Sanchez reported on her participation as a guest speaker at a youth event hosted by the Think Together Program and the Latina Golfers Association She also recognized the ongoing efforts of the Pico Rivera Walking Club and the Pico Rivera Women's Bicycle Club Additionally, she suggested presenting a special recognition to former Sheriffs Captain Jodi Hutak during the upcoming National Night Out event.
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Councilmember Dr Sanchez further inquired about how residents with questions or concerns regarding recent ICE activity could receive assistance City Attorney Alvarez- Glasman advised that residents' contact information be collected so he may follow up with them directly -
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho requested an update on both the Citywide Beautification Project and the City Council Chamber Renovation Project. Public Works Deputy Director Edwards reported that the final walkthrough for the Citywide Beautification Project is scheduled for Thursday, with the unveiling of the median art- pieces anticipated next week. Regarding the City Council Chamber Renovation Project, he noted that one final City Council meeting is expected to be held in the current chamber before construction begins in August. He added that final renderings are still in progress and will be shared once completed In response to Councilmember Lutz's inquiry about whether all members will receive stationary monitors, Deputy Director Edwards confirmed that monitors will be provided to all City Council members and City Directors The Mayor and City Council extended their congratulations to newly appointed Captain Jose L. Hernandez on his promotion -
Mayor Garcia reported on his recent attendance at the Los Angeles County Sanitation District meeting and the grand opening ceremony of Starbucks on Beverly Boulevard He also recognized IT Technician Paul Gandara for his hard work and dedication, and commended the Southwest Patrol for their consistent street presence and visibility within the community Additionally, he reflected on the recent softball game featuring City employees, the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station, and Walmart employees.
In relation to Southwest Patrol, City Manager Carmona added that patrol services will now be extended to include Mondays and Tuesdays, and that the City is continuing to explore the possibility of expanding these services to support local businesses Recessed to Closed Session at 7 42 p.m
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8.09 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S)
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 9(d)(1)
Guirado v City of Pico Rivera
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No 22STCV12734
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City Council was briefed, and direction was provided No further action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman/President Garcia adjourned the City Council, Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Dissolved Redevelopment Agency, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority regular meeting at 8 10 p.m There being no objection it was so ordered AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
John R Garcia, Mayor/Chairman/President
AT,T_EST �,
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_Cynthia Ayala; CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
I herebyi•certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Pico Rivera Dissolved Redevelopment Agency, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority regular meeting dated July 8, 2025, and approved by the City Council on September 9, 2025
Cjmthia A, = la, _CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary