MINUTES
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Auditorium, Pico Rivera Senior Center, 9200 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera, California
Mayor Camacho called the regular meeting to order at 6.02 p m on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT None
*Councilmember Lutz arrived at 6 37 p m
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Aric Martinez, Planning Commission
• Daniel Garcia, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Jaelyn Acosta, 4th grade student from Magee Academy
City Manager Carmona noted that a proclamation recognizing Fire Captain Rick Alleman was added to the agenda following its initial posting and that the Closed Session portion of the meeting was moved up after the Special Presentations
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• The Platinum Energy Action Award by the Gateway Cities COG was continued to a future City Council meeting
• A presentation by Congresswoman Linda Sanchez awarding the City a Community Funding Project check in the amount of $850,000
• A Proclamation was presented to Fire Captain Rick Alleman of Station 25 in recognition of his 30+ years of commitment and dedication, as well as his upcoming retirement.
Recessed to Closed Session at 6:27 p m
ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7 15 p m.
ALL FIVE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
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CLOSED SESSION(S)
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 7
Property. Pico Rivera Sports Arena
Agency Negotiator Parties Steve Carmona, City Manager
Negotiating Parties Army Corp of Engineers
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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vivian Kelley.
• Addressed the City Council regarding previously requested street repairs on Keltonview Drive Public Works Director Negrete noted that the repairs are included in the upcoming Annual Sidewalk Improvements project, scheduled to commence in Summer 2026
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
1 Minutes
• Approved City Council regular meeting February 24, 2026 and Special meeting of February 19, 2026
• Received and filed Sister City Commission regular meetings January 15, 2025, February 12, 2025, May 14, 2025, June 16, 2025, and September 17, 2025
2. Approved 12th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (700) Check Numbers 299989-300106
Special Check Numbers None
3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1204 Amending Chapter
5.08, Business License and Permit Requirements, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (700)
1 Adopted Ordinance No 1204 amending Chapter 5 08 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code to clarify and expand business license exemptions for City - authorized farmers' market and special event vendors
Ordinance No 1204 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 08 OF TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, OF THE
PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD AN EXEMPTION FOR
FARMERS' MARKET AND SPECIAL EVENT VENDORS (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
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4. On -Call Bench Special Event Planning and Management Services. (500) 1 Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a three-year base term and two, 1 -year options to extend to Soundskilz, Inc., to provide on -call special event planning and management services,
2 Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a three-year base term and two, 1 -year options to extend to ARAS Enterprises, Inc., to provide on - call special event planning and management services,
3: Awarded a Professional Services Agreement for a three-year base term and two, 1 -year options to extend to All Occasions Services, to provide on -call special event planning and management services,
4 Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
5 Authorized the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Soundskilz, Inc for immediate planning and execution of the 2026 Celebration Hub and Open Streets Event.
Agreement No 26-2533 Agreement No 26-2534 Agreement No 26-2535
5. California High -Speed Rail Authority — Amendment No. 1 To Reimbursement Agreement HSR24-26. (500)
1 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No 1 to Reimbursement Agreement HSR24-26, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the California High -Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) for the reimbursement of City costs associated with the review of project submittals and coordination with HSRA.
Agreement No HSR24-26-A1
6 Amendment No 3 to Agreement No. 24-2348 with Southwest Patrol, Inc. for Armed Security Services. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 3 to Agreement No 24-2348 with Southwest Patrol Inc. for armed security services for an additional amount of $200,000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $918,000 through June 30, 2026, and 2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 24-2348-3
Motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 6 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA.
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City Council
7 An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, Title 8, Health and Safety and Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code (First Reading and Introduction) (700)
City Manager Carmona provided a brief clarification regarding the amendment to Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic, noting that it will authorize the City's Code Enforcement officers to issue citations to business owners for predatory towing and violations of the California Vehicle Code
Councilmember Lara inquired about the potential for citing tow truck companies that are in violation of State law, as well as the recourse available to residents who were unlawfully towed and incurred fees, including options for seeking compensation City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that there is an established line of communication with the business and that he will work toward an appropriate resolution Motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Introduce and waive the first reading amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, Title 8, Health and Safety and Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and 2) Find the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) Motion carries by the following roll call vote Ordinance No 1205 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2,
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY AND TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Carmona highlighted the upcoming Easter Eggstravaganza event, as well as the Farmer's Market series set to begin in April.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234' Councilmember Lara reported on his attendance, along with Councilmember Garcia and Mayor Camacho, at the recent Pico Fastpitch Girls Softball League Opening Day He also noted his participation, alongside Mayor Camacho, in a recent Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee meeting, during which they discussed city projects including the Rio Hondo Park project, the Pavement Management Plan, upcoming street repairs, and the Smith Park Aquatics project.
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Councilmember Lutz provided an update on a recent Gateway Council of Governments meeting and followed up on his prior request to post a list of streets needing improvement on the City's website for residents' reference In response, Public Works Director Negrete indicated that the department will review the list for posting once it has been finalized Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at a recent Sanitation District meeting and highlighted several upcoming community events, including the Pico Rivera Pony Baseball and Pico Boys Baseball Opening Day celebrations, the grand opening of Sky Zone, and the 2026 March for Jesus Christ event hosted by the Lord's Supper Ministries Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at the 3rd Annual Women's Luncheon, "I Am Woman," hosted by the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce, and expressed concerns regarding the City's Flock camera system in light of a recent article on a data breach In response, City Manager Carmona clarified that the City maintains full control over the camera system data, which is only shared with local law enforcement agencies upon request and is not provided to federal agencies Mayor and City Council highlighted the recent grand opening of the Alebrije Dog Park, held on February 27
Mayor Camacho reported on a recent SEAACA meeting, during which the process for selecting an Interim General Manager was discussed
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Camacho adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7 38 p m There being no objection it was so ordered
PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camac o
ABSENT None
ATTEST
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Gust- v ' V Camacho, Mayor
Cynthia AyaiWCMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the ityCouncilregular meeting dated March 10, 2026, and approved by the City Council on `March=24;'2026
- -G:ynthia A 1. CMC, City Clerk