CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Auditorium, Pico Rivera Senior Center, 9200 Mines Avenue, 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:
• Patricia Saucedo, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Bob Perez, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Alexis Quintanilla, 2nd grade student from Magee Elementary
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• A Proclamation was presented to Richard Padilla, Pico Rivera resident and decorated Air Force veteran honoring his legacy of service and sacrifice • A Proclamation was presented to Jose Luis Ruiz, CEO and founder of La Carniceria Meat Market, honoring his contributions to the community • A Crystal Award was presented to Luis Ruiz as the recipient of the Volunteer Recognition Program — Community Events Champion
• A Crystal Award was presented to Lupe Diaz as the recipient of the Volunteer Recognition Program — Volunteer of the Year
• Presentation — Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello Juan De La Cruz and Mara Bryant from Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello provided a brief overview of their services, including the service areas they cover, payer mix in the Los Angeles and Pico Rivera communities, current capabilities and operations, expansion of outpatient services, the vision for Montebello as a future medical hub, a proposed exterior building concept, and planned investments for deferred maintenance and facility upgrades
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
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1. Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (1600)
Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and noted that there were no oral or written communication to provide public testimony.
Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the draft fiscal year 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and 2) Approve Resolution No 7438 approving the CAPER and authorizing staff to submit the final report to the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development by the required deadline of September 30, 2025. Motion carries by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 7438 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE
FINAL REPORT TO THE U S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AYES: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
David Angelo, Sister City Association
• Addressed the City Council to provide Sister City Association updates Elvia Vega'
• Addressed the City Council regarding the following street concerns' 1) Request to install a large reflective sign at the entry of the bike lane at the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Mines Avenue, 2) Planters obstruct visibility of oncoming traffic, making it difficult to exit Coolhurst Street, 3) Overgrown or tall plants in planters near Rio Vista Elementary School that are blocking the view of incoming traffic, and 4) Request for speed bumps near the new Ross/Marshalls shopping center.
Zelzin Mendez
• Addressed the City Council to share her mother Ana Pantoja's testimony regarding her recent detention by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents and her ongoing immigration process, while also expressing gratitude to the community and City officials for their support of her mother and family Lauren Talbott, Pico Rivera Library Manager
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• Addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming events and activities at the Pico Rivera Library and Rivera Library for the month of September Raudell Alviso, Institute for Public Strategies
• Addressed the City Council regarding smoke free multi -unit housing in the city.
Richard Burns, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters • Addressed the City Council advocate for the use of local contractors on upcoming City projects, including the Whittier Dam Project, the Mercury Project, and the PR 2035 Project.
Written communication was received by the following
Michael Wauschek
• Addressed the City Council regarding immigration
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
City Council.
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of July 8, 2025 and special meeting of July 21, 2025
3. Approved 2nd Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.
Check Numbers. 298152-298501
Special Check Numbers 16710
(700)
4. Resolution Updating the Job Description for the Full -Time Parks and Recreation Analyst Position. (200)
1 Approved Resolution No. 7439 updating the job description for the full- time Parks and Recreation Analyst position
Resolution No. 7439 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF PARKS AND
RECREATION ANALYST
5. Resolution Updating the Job Description for the Full -Time Sustainability Coordinator Position. (200)
1 Approved Resolution No. 7440 updating the job description for the full-time Sustainability Coordinator position
Resolution No 7440 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF SUSTAINABILITY
COORDINATOR
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6. Resolution Updating the Job Description for the Full -Time Housing Analyst Position. (200)
1. Approved Resolution No. 7441 updating the job description for the full-time Housing Analyst position.
Resolution No. 7441 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF HOUSING ANALYST
7. Resolution Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Water Management Joint Powers Authority. (500)
1. Approved Resolution No 7442 approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement,
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (Gateway Water Management Authority or GWMA);
3. Approved the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the GWMA to prepare and implement Watershed Management Programs and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed (LLARW), and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
4. Approved the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with GWMA to prepare and implement Watershed Management Programs and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed (LSGRW) and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney
Resolution No. 7442 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR
THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL
WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Agreement No 25-2490
8. Amendment No. 1 to Master Services Agreement with Netwatch North America, Inc., Extending Proactive Video Monitoring Services at Various City Sites. (500)
1. Authorized the City Manager to enter into Amendment No 1 to Master Services Agreement No. 24-2393 and Addendums with Netwatch North America, Inc , in a form approved by the City Attorney to extend proactive video monitoring services at various City sites, as authorized under the City of Pico Rivera's sole source procurement procedures, in an amount not -to -exceed $446,803 for the first three (3) years, beginning in
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December 2024, through December 2027, with the option for two (2), five- year extensions
Agreement No 24-2393-1
9. Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Land Water Conservation Fund for the Smith Park Aquatic Center. (500)
1 Accepted $6,000,000 in grant funding from the Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program;
2 Approved amending the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Budget by increasing the Federal Grant revenues and appropriation by $6,000,000, and
3. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, agreements, and amendments required to administer the grant
10. Citywide Resurfacing and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 50066 — Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the Citywide Resurfacing and Reconstruction Project, CIP No 50066 constructed by Onyx Paving Company, Inc., and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder, and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to release the retention and all other monies to Onyx Paving Company, Inc , following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
11. Smith Park Fencing Replacement, CIP No. 50104 — Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Smith Park Fencing Replacement, CIP No 50104, constructed by C&O Manufacturing, and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder, and
2 Authorized the City Manager to release the retention and all other monies due to PCI, following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
12. Annual Signing and Striping Improvement Project, CIP No. 50109 - Notice of Completion. (500)
1. Accepted the work as completed for the Annual Signing and Striping Improvement Project, CIP No. 50109 constructed by WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI (PCI) and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder, and
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the retention and all other monies due to PCI, following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
13. Smith Park Turf Replacement, CIP No. 50115 - Notice of Completion. (500)
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1 Accepted the work as completed for the Smith Park Turf Replacement, CIP No 50115, constructed by KYA Services, LLC, and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the retention and all other monies to KYA Services, LLC following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded the City Manager to release the retention and all other monies to KYA Services, LLC following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
14. American with Disabilities Act Sidewalk Improvements — Community Development Block Grant Project, CIP No. 50118 — Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sidewalk Improvements Project, CIP No. 50118 constructed by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder, and
2. Authorized the City Manager to release the retention payment and all other monies due to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc , following the waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
15. Emergency Storm Drain Repair at 9708 Bascom Street — Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the Emergency Storm Drain Repair at 9708 Bascom Street constructed by Sancon Technologies, Inc and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
2 Authorized the City Manager to release the retention payment to Sancon Technologies, Inc following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded.
16. Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy Power Content Label and Attestation for the Year 2024. (1100)
1. Approved the attestation endorsing the accuracy of the Annual Report and Power Content Label to meet California's Power Source Disclosure Program requirements
17. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of July 31, 2025. (700)
1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of July 31, 2025
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 17 Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
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NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
Samuel Douek, Director of the Hola Mexico Film Festival, announced the upcoming Pico Rivera Night at the Cinepolis Theatre in Pico Rivera, featuring the film Mesa de Regalos, and extended an invitation to the community to attend City Manager Carmona acknowledged and expressed appreciation to local law enforcement for the recent arrest, and congratulated Assistant Fire Chief Dao on his promotion.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lutz acknowledged the presence of City Commissioners and recently elected Montebello Councilmember Romero. He reported on his attendance at the California Contract Cities Association 2025 Fall Educational Summit and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Retreat. He also commented on the recent Summer Street Fest, noting an incident in which an individual unlawfully entered a restricted area and created a safety concern for those on stage. Councilmember Lutz reassured residents that public safety remains the City's top priority and emphasized that such behavior will not be tolerated.
Councilmember Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at the California Contract Cities Association 2025 Fall Educational Summit, the NALEO 42nd Annual Conference, and the EI Rancho Unified School District Kick -Off event. She also highlighted her role as a keynote speaker at the Smoke -Free Housing Forum hosted by the Institute for Public Strategies, recognized the efforts of Southwest Patrol Services and reminded residents about the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board's application period Additionally, she requested that the topic of overnight parking on Whittier Boulevard be added to a current Ad Hoc Committee and asked staff to explore the feasibility of smoke -free multi -unit housing in the City, seconded by Mayor Garcia.
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho reported on his attendance at the California Contract Cities Association 2025 Fall Educational Summit and the NALEO 42nd Annual Conference and highlighted the recent Sister City reaffirming of two cities commitment with Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco
Mayor and City Council recognized the success of the recent summer events and expressed appreciation to the Parks and Recreation staff for their efforts.
Mayor Garcia reported on his recent attendance at the Pico Rivera Dons Opening Day, the Dog Park Groundbreaking Ceremony, the EI Rancho Unified School District Kick -Off event, a press conference with Sheriff Luna in Downtown Los Angeles, AYSO Opening
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Day, the recent Senior Group presentations, and a public safety meeting with local Catholic schools focused on creating safer school grounds for students. He also expressed his gratitude to everyone for their condolence messages following the recent passing of his mother, Roberta Garcia
Recessed to Closed Session at 7 43 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8.10 p.m
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S)
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Initiation of litigation in one matter
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City Council unanimously authorized the initiation of litigation. No further action was taken and there was nothing further to report
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Pico Rivera v. Islas
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City Council was briefed on the status of the case and the restraining order obtained earlier today No further action was taken and there was nothing further to report
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 8 11 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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ATTEST:
Cynthia F a, 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 September 9, 2025, and approved by the City Council on September 23, 2025.
Cynthia a, CMC, City Clerk