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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
A regular meeting of the City Council and Water Authority was held in the Auditorium, Pico Rivera Senior Center, 9200 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera, California Mayor/President Garcia called the regular meeting to order at 6.00 p m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Tommy Elisaldez, Planning Commission
• Paul Camacho, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Councilmember/Commissioner Lara PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Isabelle Alvarez, 1st grade student from Montebello Gardens Elementary
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council.
1 Public Hearing — Adoption of California Vehicle Code Section 22500(n) for Violation of the State "Daylighting" Parking Restriction Near Crosswalks. (1400)
Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and noted that no oral communication was received, and written communication was received by the following Written Communication(s).
Esther Mejia
• Addressed the City Council in support of the proposed "Daylighting" parking restriction fee and requested that the City Council continue to raise awareness of the initiative within the community
Community and Economic Development Director Betancourt provided a brief overview of AB 413, the California Daylighting Law, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2024 He also outlined the purpose of the legislation, the City's request to enforce the law, public outreach efforts, and the proposed implementation of a parking penalty
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Councilmember Dr Sanchez inquired about the installation of signage to inform the public, to which Director Betancourt responded that signage would not be installed Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Approve Resolution No 7452 adding California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500(n) to the City of Pico Rivera Schedule of Parking Penalties, and 2) Establish a fine amount of $68 for violations of the State's "daylighting" parking restriction prohibiting parking within 20 fee of a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Motion carries by the following roll call vote Resolution No 7452 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 22500(N) TO THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA SCHEDULE
OF PARKING PENALTIES AND ESTABLISHING A FINE OF SIXTY-
EIGHT DOLLARS ($68) FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE STATE
"DAYLIGHTING" PARKING RESTRICITON NEAR CROSSWALKS
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rick Salas
• Addressed the City Council regarding several City concerns.
Fred Zermeno
• Addressed the City Council to congratulate Mayor Camacho on his appointment as Mayor and Dr Sanchez on her appointment as Mayor Pro Tem Additionally, he expressed appreciation to outgoing Mayor Garcia for his leadership during his term as Mayor and presented Mayor Garcia with a Proclamation from the State of California on behalf of Senator Bob Archuleta's Office
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the library updates for the month of December
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
2. Minutes
• Approved City Council regular meeting of November 12, 2025
3. Approved 7th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (700) Check Numbers 298959-299194
Special Check Numbers 17819, 17820
4 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1201 Repealing and Replacing Title 18, Zoning, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, Ordinance No. 1202 for Code Amendment to Update Several Titles of the Municipal Code,
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1 Ordinance No. 1203 for Zone Reclassification No. 330 Amending Certain Zone Classifications. (1300)
1 Adopted Ordinance No 1201 repealing and replacing Title 18, Zoning, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code and adoption of an addendum to the 2014 General Plan Environmental Impact Report finding that in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act; 2 Adopted Ordinance No 1202 adopting Code Amendments to Title 5, Business License and Regulations, Title 8, Health and Safety, Title 9, Public Peace, Morals and Welfare, Title 12 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Title 15 Buildings and Construction and Title 17, Subdivisions of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and
3 Adopted Ordinance No 1203 adopting Zone Reclassification No 330 amending the zone classification names of four zones and deleting one zone classification
Ordinance No 1201 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, TO REPEALING AND
REPLACING TITLE 18, ZONING, OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2014 GENERAL PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
Ordinance No 1202 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CODE
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSE AND REGULATIONS, TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, TITLE 9, PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE, TITLE 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC
PLACES, TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION AND TITLE 17,
SUBDIVISIONS OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
Ordinance No 1203 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A ZONE
RECLASSIFICATION TO AMEND THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION NAMES
OF FOUR ZONES AND DELETE ONE ZONE CLASSIFICATION
DESIGNATED HEREIN AS ZONE RECLASSIFICATION NO 330
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5. Appointments for All Commissions for the 2025-2027 Term. (300) 1 Approved Resolution Nos 7453, 7454, 7455, 7456 ratifying City Council appointments to the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Sister City Commission and Veterans Commission for the 2025-2027 term
Resolution No 7453 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING
CITY ELECTORS TOMMY ELISALDEZ, ESTHER CELIZ, ARIC
MARTINEZ, YARISMA ROCHA, AND JUSTIN SCHMIDT TO THE
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PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 2027
Resolution No 7454 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING
CITY ELECTORS PATRICIA SAUCEDO, ROCIO PARRA, KIMBERLY M
GARCIA, JORGE ARMANDO FLORES AND CARLOS ALEJANDRO
MORALES TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A
TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2027
Resolution No 7455 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING
CITY ELECTORS PAUL CAMACHO, BOBBIE TANNER, DANIEL
GARCIA, AND GIL PEREZ TO THE VETERANS COMMISSION FOR A
TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2027
Resolution No 7456 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTORS FERNANDO CENTENO; BOB PEREZ, ALDO MACIAS
ARELLANO; ANA ROSA ASCENCIO AND FERNANDO LOPEZ TO THE
SISTER CITY COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 2027
6. Lease and Maintenance Agreement with IBE Digital for Citywide Printing Services. (500)
1 Approved a Lease and Maintenance Agreement with IBE Digital for the upgrade of the City's current printers, in an amount not -to -exceed $517,979 for the term of 60 months, utilizing Sourcewell Contract No 112124-KON, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Agreement No 25-2509
7 Pico Park Prefabricated Restroom Project, CIP No. 50085 - Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the Pico Park Prefabricated Restroom Project, CIP No 50085 constructed by Diamond Construction & Design (Diamond), and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder;
2 Authorized the City Manager or Designee to approve Contract Change Orders No 1 through 5 for a total amount of $39,426 07, and 3 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to release the retention and all other monies to Diamond following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
8. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of October 31, 2025. (700)
1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of October 31, 2025
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9 Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Services for the Citywide Regional Trail Entrances and City Entry Points Safety Improvements Project, CIP No. 50117, CRPL-5351(047). (500)
1 Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Craftwater Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for the development of the Citywide Regional Trail Entrances and City Entry Points Safety Improvements Project, CIP No 50117, CRPL-5351(047), for an amount not -to -exceed $406,035 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to process change orders, as - needed, not exceeding a contingency amount of $41,000 (approximately 10% of the total contract amount)
Agreement No 25-2510
Water Authority'
10 Minutes
• Approved the Water Authority regular meeting of September 23, 2025 11 Professional Services Agreement for Design Services of PFAS Treatment System, Phase 2 Project (CIP No. 50065) (500)
1 Approved the Sole Source Justification for Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Jacobs) to complete the design of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Treatment System, Phase 2 Project (CIP No 50065) as the current Engineer -of -Record, having completed the 75% design under Phase 1 (CIP No 50042),
2 Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Jacobs for design and construction support services for the PFAS Treatment System, Phase 2 Project (CIP No. 50065) in an amount not -to -exceed $363,390, 3 Authorized the Executive Director to execute the agreement in a form approved by the General Counsel, and
4 Amended the fiscal year 2025-26 Pico Rivera Water Authority Budget by appropriating $1,150,000 from the Water Authority Fund Balance to CIP No 50065, Account No 550 70 7340 54500-CIP50065
Agreement No WA 25-80
Motion by Councilmember/Co"mmissioner Lutz, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 11 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
7 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA.
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City Council
12. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025, and Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Year -End Results. (700) Administrative Services Director Guo delivered a brief presentation on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, highlighting the City's fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 accomplishments, General Fund year-end results, a comparison of General Fund revenues for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 actuals, the impact of Measure AB on Business License revenues, a comparison of General Fund expenditures for FY 2024- 25 versus FY 2023-24 actuals, and the FY 2024-25 year-end results for the Enterprise Funds.
The Mayor and City Council commended Administrative Services Director Guo and her team for their excellent work.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year (FY) ending June 30, 2025, and 2) Approve budget transfer of $428,020 from the FY 2024-25 Unassigned General Fund Balance to eliminate the deficit in the Liability Claims Fund Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
13. City Council Reorganization.
a Office of Mayor of Pico Rivera
Madame City Clerk Ayala called for nominations for the Office of Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Camacho was nominated by Mayor Garcia Noting no further names, the nomination period was closed
Mayor Pro Tem Camacho was nominated and selected to serve as Mayor of the City of Pico Rivera pursuant to a 5-0 vote
AYES Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
NOES None
b Office of Mayor Pro Tempore of Pico Rivera
Newly selected Mayor Camacho called for nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore Councilmember Dr Sanchez was nominated by Councilmember Garcia.
Noting no further names, the nomination period was closed Councilmember Dr Sanchez was nominated and selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Pico Rivera pursuant to a 5-0 vote
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AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
c. Comments from Outgoing Mayor
Mayor Garcia was presented with a 2025 year -in -review yearbook highlighting the City's accomplishments during his tenure as Mayor
Outgoing Mayor Garcia expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his family for their unwavering support throughout his tenure as Mayor He also thanked his fellow Council member colleagues, City staff, and City commissioners for their continued support, professionalism, and dedication to the City
He reflected on the City's shared successes, including maintaining a strong financial foundation and stability; embracing innovation through the integration of artificial intelligence, and modernizing public safety with the implementation of advanced systems such as ShotSpotter gunshot detection, Flock license plate readers, and Netwatch Al monitoring He also highlighted investments in infrastructure and sustainability, including roadway resurfacing, storm drain repairs, corridor beautification, replacement of the Smith Park turf, and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall.
In addition, he recognized the City's achievement as the first Gateway Region city to receive the Gold Sol Smart designation through the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan To conclude, he presented City officials and staff with commemorative keys as a token of his appreciation
c. Comments from Incoming Mayor
Mayor Camacho expressed his gratitude to outgoing Mayor Garcia, recognizing him as the -"People's Mayor" for his longstanding trajectory in public service, decades of coaching and volunteerism, and for leading with integrity, responsiveness, and heart. - � J r
Additionally, Mayor Camacho expressed his gratitude to his family for their continued_ support during his service to the community He also thanked his colleagues for their — partnership and collaboration, noting that working together as one team_has contributed:
to the stability of the City Council, enabling innovation and positive outcomes: and he look` forward to the City's upcoming projects in the new year d Comments from Mayor Pro Tempore
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr Sanchez expressed her appreciation to outgoing:Mayor=Garcra for his mentorship, leadership, and time, and for serving as a role model td -the community - e Comments from Council Members
Councilmember Lara recognized outgoing Mayor Garcia for his leadership during -his tenure as Mayor, his commitment to the community, and for honoring residents through the Mayor's Volunteer Recognition Program. He also congratulated incoming Mayor
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Camacho on his appointment and expressed his appreciation for his leadership, vision, and dedication to the community
Councilmember Lutz acknowledged outgoing Mayor Garcia for his tenure as Mayor and his commitment to public service He also congratulated incoming Mayor Camacho on his appointment and expressed his anticipation of his leadership, knowledge, and expertise
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Carmona announced that the City has, for another consecutive year, received the Platinum Award for Sustainability from Gateway Cities Council of Governments Additionally, the City was recognized with a Government Finance Officers Association award for the Finance team and received a beautification award from the American Public Works Association
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/President Camacho adjourned the City Council and Water Authority regular meeting at 7 16 p m. in memory of longtime resident Beverly Walker and extended wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
Gusta7• V Camacho, Mayor/President
ATTEST. -
Cynthia Ay 'Ia—CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby..certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council and Water Authority regular meeting dated December 9, 2025, and approved by'the'C ty`Council on January 13, 2026
Cynthia A
- CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary