MINUTES
Tuesday, September 23, 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 6.03 p m on behalf of the City Council
PRESENT: Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Esther Celiz, Planning Commission
• Gil Perez, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Lutz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Girl Scout Troop 1432
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Special presentations were continued to future City Council meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Douglas Hall, Kiwanis Club of Pico Rivera.
• Addressed the City Council to share information about the Kiwanis Club of Pico Rivera and extend an invitation to the Informational Meeting —Open House scheduled for September 24, 2025
Ernest Esquer, Avanzar
• Addressed the City Council to share information about the nonprofit organization Avanzar and to extend an invitation to its upcoming fundraiser benefiting East Los Angeles College students and veterans in need, to be held at Plaza de la Raza on November 8, 2025
Lorraine De La O, Avanzar
• Addressed the City Council to share information about the nonprofit organization Avanzar and to extend an invitation to its upcoming fundraiser benefiting East Los Angeles College students and veterans in need, to be held at Plaza de la Raza on November 8, 2025
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 October Written communication was received by the following
John Morrison
• Addressed the City Council regarding noise and violence concerns.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council:
1. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of September 9, 2025
2. Approved 3rd Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers. 298502-298598
Special Check Numbers 298592
3. Easement for Street Right -of -Way and Public Sidewalk Purposes at 7105 Paramount Boulevard. (1200)
1 Approved Resolution No 7443 accepting an easement for street right-of- way and public sidewalk purposes at 7105 Paramount 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 7443 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE
OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR AN EASEMENT FOR STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY AND PUBLIC SIDEWALK PURPOSES AT 7105 PARAMOUNT
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4. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-2137 with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. for Mobilehome Rent Control Services. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 22- 2137 with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG) to extend the term of the agreement for two (2) additional years, through October 11, 2027, for continued provision of mobilehome rent control implementation and administration services, and
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney
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5. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 23-2206 with Cascadia Consulting Group for the Development of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. (500)
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1 Approved Amendment No 3 to Agreement No 23-2206 to extend the contract performance term of Agreement No 23-2206 to January 31, 2026, and
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney
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6. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of August 31, 2025. (700)
1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of August 31, 2025
Water Authority.
7. Minutes:
• Received and filed Water Authority regular meeting of July 8, 2025
8. Amendment No 1 with W.A. Rasic Construction Co. Inc. and Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc. for On -Call Emergency Water System Repairs and Services. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 22- 67 with W.A Rasic Construction Co Inc., for a two-year term extension, 2 Approved Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 22- 68 with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc., for a two-year term extension,
3 Authorized the Executive Director to execute Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 22-67, in a form approved by the General Counsel, and
4 Authorized the Executive Director to execute Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 22-68, in a form approved by the General Counsel.
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Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Dr Sanchez, - „seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 8 Motion carries by the following roll call vote -
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION - None REGULAR AGENDA. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
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Office of Sustainability Director Ferrer delivered a brief presentation on the Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Compliance Status, which included an overview of the compliance mandates and goals, the June 2025 waste diversion performance, key challenges and actions, and upcoming initiatives
Community and Economic Director Betancourt announced that the City of Pico Rivera has been selected as a small city finalist for the Most Business -Friendly City award at the 30th Annual Eddy Awards.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance at the Independent Cities Association 2025 Installation Ceremony, the Hola Mexico Film Festival held at the Cinepolis Theatre, the East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day parade, and the Film Festival in the City of Whittier
Councilmember Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at the Hola Mexico Film Festival at the Cinepolis Theatre and the Rio Hondo College Foundation Annual Golf Tournament.
Mayor Garcia reported on his recent attendance at a Los Angeles Sanitation District meeting and recognized law enforcement, including Southwest Patrol, for their support during park events hosted by local youth organizations.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman Garcia adjourned the City Council and Water Authority regular meeting at 6 43 p m in memory of residents Carmen Zuniga and Margo Jimenez. There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
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John R. Garcia, Mayor/Chairman
Cynthia Ayala; MC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby certify1hat the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting, dated September 23, 2025, and approved by the City Council on October 14, 2025
Cynthia AyaI(CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
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