MINUTES
Tuesday, January 27, 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 Camacho called the regular meeting to order at 6.01 p m on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Camacho
ABSENT. Sanchez
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Patricia Saucedo, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Bobbie Tanner, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Councilmember Lara
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Avery Flores, 2nd grade student from Birney Tech Academy
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• A Certificate of Recognition to former Sister City Commissioner Irma Tirado for her service as a Sister City Commissioner between December 2023 through December 2025
• Presentation - Los Angeles County Sanitation District Andrew Hall, a representative from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, provided a brief overview of the proposed 2026 wastewater service charge rates, noting a cumulative increase of approximately 10-20% His presentation included an overview of wastewater facility locations, the public notice mailer distributed on January 23, an explanation' of how district funds are used, the reasons rate increases are needed at this time, how rates will be adjusted, and the total annual cost for sewer service in comparable areas. He also discussed how the District is controlling costs, highlighted the Low -Water Rebate Program and industrial wastewater rate surcharges, and outlined upcoming public information meetings and in -person final public hearings.
Councilmember Garcia recommended that the City inform residents of the rate increase by publishing the information through the City's media platforms.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Jonathan _Grayson
• Addressed the City Council to highlight the Let's Make a Difference (LMD) campaign and requested the City's support in promoting the campaign Christina Sandoval, Heart of Compassion
• Addressed the City Council to present the results of the 2025 Community Impact Report and to thank the City and its officials for their continued support.
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding the library updates for the month of February
Written communication was received by the following
Victor Gonzalez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding immigration -related concerns and requested that the City continue to promote resources available to residents who are affected
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
1 Minutes
• Approved City Council regular meeting of January 13,, 2026
2. Approved 9th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Check Numbers. 299350-299455
Special Check Numbers. 18180
(700)
3. Veterans Commission Appointment. (300)
1 Approved Resolution No 7458 ratifying a City Council appointment to the Veterans Commission for the 2025-2027 term.
Resolution No 7458 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING CITY ELECTOR. EFRAIN HERNANDEZ TO THE VETERANS
COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM SAID TO EXPIRE DECEMBER
2027
4 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Metro Open Streets Grant Award and Co -Applicant Service Agreements for the Pico Rivera Celebration Hub During the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (100)
1 Approved Resolution No 7459 authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute all grant -related documents and agreements and to administer the Metro Open Streets Grant Award in the amount of $250,000; 2 Approved a Budget Amendment to the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Budget by increasing the local revenue by $250,000;
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3 Approved a Budget Amendment to the FY 2025-26 Budget by increasing the appropriation of the local grant expenditures by $250,000; 4 Approved a Professional Service Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with CicLAvia for a base amount of $50,000 plus a share of revenue resulting from successfully secured sponsorships CicLAvia shall retain 20% and the City shall retain 80% of all sponsorship revenues secured by CicLAvia,
5 , Approved a Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Day One in the amount of $121,000,
6 Approved a Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Public Matters in the amount of $30,000, and 7 Approved the weekend of June 26-28, 2026, as the ideal weekend to host the Pico Rivera Cultural Celebration Hub in alignment with the FIFA 2026 World Cup The project team will develop and bring a more detailed event plan and corresponding budget for Council approval in February 2026 Resolution No 7459 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF A METRO OPEN AND SLOP
STREETS GRANT AWARD AND APPLICANT SERVICE AGREEMENTS
FOR THE PICO RIVERA CELEBRATION HUB DURING THE FIFA 2026
WORLD CUP
Agreement No 26-2523 Agreement No 26-2524
5. Mayoral Appointments. (300)
1 Confirmed the Mayor's appointments to various Boards, Agencies and Committees.
6. Second Quarter Treasurer's Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of December 31, 2025 — Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (700) 1 ' Received and filed the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, which represents balances and activities for the second quarter (October through December) of the 2025-26 fiscal year; and 2 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of December 31, 2025
7 Agreement with Los Angeles County Probation Department for Continuation of the Prevention and Intervention Program. (500)
1 Approved an agreement for a one-year term with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department, to establish a Prevention and Intervention Program (PIP) within the City of Pico Rivera, and - ' : "
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2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a _forrh,approved%by the City Attorney
Agreement No 26-2522
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Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1 through 7 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Sanchez
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS None
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at a recent meeting with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. He also commended_the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station for its prompt response to an, issue involving homeless individuals on Slauson Avenue and Washington, Boulevard
Councilmember Lara reported°on,his attendance at a meeting with Placer.ai, during which the current applications of artificial intelligence and its future developments were discussed
Mayor Camacho reported on his meeting with Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, during which topics including the federal budget, current immigration -issues, and Proposition 50 were discussed He also commended the Pico :Rivera Sheriffs Station for .their presence and support of local Catholic schools during Catholic Schools Week.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Camacho-adjourned the City Council=regular meeting at 6 30 p m There being no objection it was so ordered
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Sanchez
ATTEST.
-Cyifth is Ay
,_ CMC, City Clerk
Gu 3avo V Camacho, Mayor
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated January 27, 2026, and approved by the City Council on =February 10, 2026
Cynthia Ay�Va; CMC, City Clerk