CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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 Camacho called the regular meeting to order at 6 01 p m on behalf of the City Council and the Water Authority
PRESENT Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT Lara
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Yarisma Rocha, Planning Commission
• Bobbie Tanner, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Councilmember/Commissioner Garcia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Led by Paloma Roldan, 7th grade student from Rivera Middle School
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• A Certificate of Recognition to the Pico Fast Pitch 6U Gold All Stars was not presented and continued to a future meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Maria Valenzuela
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the volume of trash and bulky item debris in the areas surrounding Rio Hondo Park and respectfully recommended that staff increase maintenance and upkeep of the grounds.
Vivian Kelley
▪ Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the lack of trash pickup following street sweeping, which has resulted in water accumulation Additionally, she requested that her street, located at 6440 Keltonview Drive, be regraded to prevent future water pooling
Victor Gonzalez:
• Addressed the City Council to raise awareness of water quality issues and to inform the Council of concerns regarding poor drinking fountain water quality at several schools in Pico Rivera.
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Cesar Luna, Kiwanis Club
• Addressed the City Council to express his interest in establishing a Kiwanis Club for Pico Rivera residents
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the library updates for the month of January Written communication was received by the following
Mojdeh Naziri
• Addressed the City Council regarding the resolution of issues related to his vacant property and expressed concerns about City procedures
Robert Viera
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding homeless vehicles located in the Lowe's and Ulta Beauty parking lots
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
1. Minutes
Approved City Council regular meeting of December 9, 2025
2. Approved 8th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers 299195-299349
Special Check Numbers 18180
3. Resolution Amending the Citywide Internship Program Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 7434. (200)
1 Approved Resolution No 7457 amending the citywide Internship Program Policy and rescinding Resolution No 7434
Resolution No 7457 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM POLICY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 7434
4. Proposition A Fund Exchange Agreement with the City of Montebello. (700) 1 Approved the Fund Exchange Agreement between the City. of Pico Rivera (City) and the City of Montebello to exchange $1,200,000 from Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and $1,800,000 from FY 2024-25 of the City of Pico Rivera's Proposition A Local Return funding with the City of Montebello, in exchange for $2,250,000 from the City of Montebello's General Fund, 2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the Fund Exchange Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3 Approved an amendment for the FY 2025-26 Budget to appropriate $3,000,000 of available Proposition A Fund unassigned restricted fund
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balance for the City's portion of the fund exchange with the City of Montebello, and
4 Approved an amendment for the FY 2025-26 Budget to increase General Fund revenues by $2,250,000 for the City of Montebello's portion of the fund exchange
Agreement No 26-2519
5. Development Impact Fee Report as of June 30, 2025. (700) 1 Received and filed the Development Impact Fee Report as of June 30, 2025
6. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of November 30, 2025. (700)
1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of November 30, 2025
Water Authority -
7 Minutes:
• Approved the Water Authority regular meeting of December 9, 2025
8. Vehicle Replacement - Purchase of One (1) 2026 Ford F-350 for the Public Works Department. (700)
1 Ratified the purchase of one (1) 2026 Ford F-350 truck, in the amount of $82,810 from Rush Truck Centers,
2 Authorized the Executive Director to execute all documents related to the purchase of the recommended vehicle, and
3 Authorized the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all agreements necessary to facilitate the sale and disposalof the damaged vehicle
9 Amendment No 2 to Agreement No. 24-2384 with Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC for Water Quality Sampling Services. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 2 to Professional Services Agreement No 24- 2384 with Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC (Eurofins), increasing the contract amount by $85,000, (total not -to -exceed $325,000 for the remainder of the existing two-year term), which will end on June 30, 2026, to provide State - mandated water quality sampling services, and
2 Authorized the Executive Director or his designee to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 24-2384-2
Motion by Councilmember/Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice President Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 9 Motion carries by the following roll call vote
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AYES Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Lara
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA.
City Council
10. Five -Year Pavement Management Program Update (NonCIP No 30057) (700) Public Works Director Negrete delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on the Pavement Management Program, which covered the pavement management process, the current pavement condition survey, representative conditions, an overview of pavement conditions, and an analysis and project planning He -further explained the impacts of cost deferral, emphasized that the five-year plan would focus on residential streets, and presented the 2025 five-year funding model, including a comparison between the traditional approach and staffs recommended approach In response to Councilmember inquiries, Public Works Director Negrete explained that the prioritization of residential streets will be based on a strategic assessment of the streets already identified in the pavement management plan He further noted that the number of streets to be included in the first year has not yet been finalized and that a recommendation will be brought back to the City Council for approval once determined Additionally, in response to a question from Councilmember Garcia, Director Negrete advised that construction under the new plan could begin as early as fall, while projects from the previous five-year plan are anticipated to commence in June of this year Regarding questions about achieving a 60% pavement condition rating or identifying an additional $2 million in funding, City Manager Carmona stated that staff will review the upcoming budget to evaluate potential funding options and reminded the City Council that Measure AB revenues are already designated for street improvements Councilmember Lutz recommended that the City annually share with residents a list of streets scheduled for improvement, and Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez suggested providing residents with an online tool that would allow them to search for and view their street's ranking on the pavement condition index.
Motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Receive and file the Five -Year Pavement Management Program Update Report, dated January 2026, and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to change or modify the plan to accelerate the schedule of pavement rehabilitation, and/or group projects by trade or proximity to one another that would be more cost-efficient and minimize inconvenience to the public.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote
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AYES Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Lara
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
City :Manager Carmona reminded residents of the upcoming 2026 Homeless Count scheduled for January 21 and noted that volunteers are still needed He also informed the public of two upcoming American Red Cross blood drives, to be held on January 21 at the Pico Rivera Library and January 22 at Pico Park.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at recent meetings with the LA Selection committee and the Los Angeles Sanitation District. He also highlighted the Pico Rivera Christmas Basket Committee'.s Holiday Drive-Thru Food Giveaway and the Annual Operation Jingle All the Way toy giveaway events held during the month of December, which were also attended by Councilmember Lutz and Mayor Camacho Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance at the 2026 Sacramento Legislative Tour with Mayor Camacho and Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez. He also highlighted the upcoming grand opening of the City's Alebrije Dog Park and suggested establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to explore potential sister city relationships in other continents around the world
Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at the 2026 Torrance Lunar New Year Festival and the 22nd Chinese American Lunar New Year Show, as well as the Ernie Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser She also noted that January is School Board Recognition Month and acknowledged Commissioner Rocha, who was in attendance and also serves on the Rio Hondo College Board Mayor Camacho reported on his meeting with SEAACA and advised that the agency is seeking an interim Director He also mentioned a potential memorandum of understanding between the City, the El Rancho Unified School District, and Rio Hondo College, and highlighted the upcoming grand opening of the City's Alebrije Dog Park.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7.24 p m
ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7 39 p m
ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S)
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 7
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Property' APN 8122-011-022
Agency Negotiator Parties. Steve Carmona, City Manager
Negotiating Parties Manning Beef LLC
Under Negotiation Price and Terms
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City Council was briefed, no further action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/President Camacho adjourned the City Council and Water Authority regular meeting at 7 40 p.m There being no objection it was so ordered AYES Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Lara
Gustav d"V Camacho, Mayor/President
ATTEST:
Cynthia Ayala, AMC, 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 January 13, 2026, and approved by the City Council on January 27, 2026
Cynthia Ay 1j, CMC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary