MINUTES
Tuesday, October 14, 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 6.01 p m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT' Camacho
*Councilmember Lutz arrived at 6.04 p.m
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT.
• Ana Rosa Ascencio, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION. Delivered by Councilmember Dr Sanchez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Emiliano Montalvo 1st grade student from Montebello Gardens Elementary
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Smith Park Pony Bronco AII- Stars 12U team for their achievement in advancing to the finals. • A Crystal Award was presented to Jacques Majeau as the recipient of the Volunteer Recognition Program — Rising Star Award
• A Crystal Award was presented to the Pio Pico Woman's Club as the recipient of the Volunteer Recognition Program — Mayor's Choice Award • A Crystal Award was presented to Louie Elisaldez as the recipient of the Volunteer Recognition Program — Mayor's Volunteer of the Year Award
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Antonio Salang, Community Health Alliance Coalition
• Addressed the City Council regarding smoke -free multi -unit housing in the City Robert Moreno
• Addressed the City Council to comment on the great work on the street medians project.
Written communication was received by the following
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Dolores Lara.
• Addressed the City Council to express her concerns regarding Agenda Item No 9, Fund Appropriation of California Beverage Container Fund Balance
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
1 Minutes'
• Approved City Council regular meeting of September 23, 2025
2. Approved 4th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers. 298599-298735
Special Check Numbers. 17304
3. Approve a Resolution Approving Recertification of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update (Non-CIP 30063). (1200)
1 Approved Resolution No 7444 recertification of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update as required by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, and
2. Received and filed the 2025 SSMP Update dated August 30, 2025 Resolution No 7444 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
RECERTIFICATION OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
UPDATE
4. Contract and Licensing Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for the Provision of Citywide Budget Preparation Software. (500)
1 Approved the Agreement of License and Consulting Service with ClearGov, Inc. for the development and provision of Citywide budget preparation, in the amount of $203,532 over five (5) years, with two (2) one-year extensions of $42,250 and $43,518 in years four (4) and five (5) at the City Manager's discretion,
2 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve change orders in an amount not -to -exceed 15% of the total agreement amount, as needed for unforeseen services,
3 Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney;
4 Approved the transfer of the accumulated technology surcharge revenues of $291,007 from the General Fund to the Financial System Fund to support the budget software implementation, as well as the ongoing subscription and related support costs, and
5 Approved the amendment of the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Budget to appropriate $30,000 in the Financial System Fund toward the first -year budget software implementation, subscription and related support costs Agreement No 25-2500
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5. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 20-1971 with 3Di, Inc. for Maintenance, Operations, and Support of 3Di Engage Platform Modules (Virtual City Hall, NextGen 311, Code Enforcement, and Bill Payment). (500) 1 Approved Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 20- 1971 with 3Di, Inc. for the maintenance, operations and support of 3Di Engage platform modules (Virtual City Hall, NextGen 311, Code Enforcement and Bill Payment) in a total contract amount not -to -exceed $300,000 in the next five (5) years, to cover the Agreement extension period from October 12, 2025, to October 12, 2030;
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve change orders in an amount not -to -exceed 15% of the total agreement amount, as needed for unforeseen services, and
3 Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No 1 in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 20-1971-1
6. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 21-2042 with GoTo Communications, Inc. for VoIP Phone Services. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 2 to Agreement No 21-2042 with GoTo Communications, Inc. for VoIP phone services, in a total contract amount not -to -exceed $108,722 and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney
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7. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 15-1646 with Commercial Bank of California for Commercial Banking Services. (500) 1 Approved Amendment No 2 to Agreement No 15-1646, extending commercial banking services with Commercial Bank of California for a term of 60 months, and
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No 2 in a form approved by the City Attorney
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8. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 18-1825 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for Citywide Landscape Services. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 6 to Agreement No 18-1825 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to modify the scope of work and compensation of citywide landscape services, and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No 6 in a form approved by the City Attorney
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9. Fund Appropriation of California Beverage Container Fund Balance. (700)
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1 Approved an amendment to the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Budget to appropriate $15,591 from the California Beverage Container Fund unassigned fund balance to increase appropriation in the Special Departmental Expenses account.
10 Procurement of One Electric Vehicle for the Public Works Department. (700) 1 Authorized the purchase of one (1) 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Super Crew Pro -Series fully electric vehicle in the amount of $58,000; 2 Appropriated $58,000 in Air Quality Funds (Fund 200) to Account No 200 40 4033-57310 for the vehicle purchase,
3 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements necessary to facilitate the purchase of one (1) electric vehicle, and 4 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements necessary to facilitate the sale or disposal of Vehicle Unit No 284 Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1 through 10 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
ABSENT: Camacho
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Carmona provided an update on a forthcoming report, scheduled for presentation at the next City Council meeting, which will outline the current legislative landscape and the potential impacts of the Federal Government shutdown on the City Parks and Recreation Director Yugar offered a brief overview of the upcoming Halloween Spooktacular event, set to take place on Saturday, October 25th at Pico Park.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lara reported on his recent attendance at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement briefing hosted by the Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights (CHIRLA) He also commended the Public Works Department for their prompt response in addressing a previous public speaker's concern regarding lavender bushes in the Mines Avenue planters that were obstructing the view of oncoming traffic.
Councilmember Lutz reported on his recent attendance at the Clasico de las Americas Charreria Against Cancer event at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, as well as the Pico Rivera Senior Center's DJ Party program. He also commented on his participation in the Annual Ruck March for Veterans; an event aimed at raising awareness of veterans nationwide who have lost their lives to suicide
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Councilmember Dr Sanchez reported on her recent attendance at the El Paso NALEO Institute, hosted by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, where emergency preparedness was discussed She also participated in the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California State Water Inspection Tour 2025 and a Bingo fundraiser hosted by the Pio Pico Woman's Club to support college scholarships Additionally, she highlighted Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mayor Garcia reported on his recent attendance at a Los Angeles Sanitation District meeting, the "Coffee with the Captain" event hosted by the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station, and the Annual Ruck March for Veterans. He also recognized the Public Works Department for their prompt response in addressing the complaint regarding the lavender bushes in the Mines Avenue planters.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 6:55 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
ABSENT: Camacho
John R Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST-:
Cynthia Ayala,_ AMC, City Clerk
I hereby_certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated October 14, 2025, and approved by the City Council on-Octob`err28, 2025
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_Cynthia Ay a1 , CMC, City Clerk