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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A regular meeting of the City Council, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority was held in the Auditorium, Pico Rivera Senior Center, 9200 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera, California
Mayor/Chairman/President Camacho called the regular meeting to order at 6.01 p m. on behalf of the City Council, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT None
*Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz arrived at 6.03 p.m
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Patricia Saucedo, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Bob Perez, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Councilmember Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Tyffanie Antuna, 3rd grade student from Rio Vista Elementary
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• A Proclamation was presented to the Los Angeles County Veterans Service Officer Kenneth Gonzales Jr for his commitment and dedication as a Veterans Service Officer at the Pico Rivera Senior Center and providing unwavering support, and expert guidance to the veterans and their families of Pico Rivera • A presentation by the U S Army Corps of Engineers providing an update on the Whittier Narrows Dam project.
Aaron Smith, Project Manager with the Army Corps of Engineers, provided a comprehensive update on the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Project. His presentation covered the current status and condition of the dam, as well as planned improvements to address identified issues He noted that the construction contract has been awarded, with work anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 and be completed by 2033 Mr Smith also outlined what residents of Pico Rivera can expect during construction, including impacts to specific areas of the City, such as the closure of Streamland Park, Pico Rivera Golf Course, Bicentennial Park, and Rooks Road (also known as Avenida Vicente Fernandez) He further highlighted the long-term benefits of the project and discussed upcoming community outreach and engagement efforts for residents
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Councilmembers collectively expressed concerns and offered recommendations regarding the project's potential impacts and related community needs They emphasized the importance of ensuring that construction activities account for adverse weather conditions, with reassurance provided that the dam will not be left in a vulnerable state during such events Councilmembers also noted the existing lack of lighting along Rosemead Boulevard, while it was clarified that lighting improvements are not within the scope of this project, a recommendation was made for staff to coordinate with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to explore potential funding opportunities Additionally, councilmembers inquired about options to replace Rooks Road, with information provided that pursuing an alternative access route may be possible through a Section 408 permit, subject to coordination and negotiations with the U S Army Corps of Engineers Finally, members stressed the need for strict adherence to City ordinances related to noise, vibration, and dust during construction, and recommended conducting a pre -construction survey to document existing conditions in areas that may be affected *Councilmember/Commissioner Lara left the meeting at 6 53 p m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Housing Assistance Agency"
1 Public Hearing — Submittal of Civil Rights Certification Form to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. (1600)
Chairman .Camacho opened the public hearing and noted that there were no oral or written communication to provide public testimony
Chairman Camacho closed the public hearing
Motion by Commissioner Lutz, seconded by Commissioner Garcia to 1) Conduct a public hearing for the City of Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency's goals, objectives, and policies identified on the Five -Year Public Housing Agency Plan for the fiscal years 2025- 2030, and 2) Authorize the submittal of the Civil Rights Certification form to the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development. Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Lara
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ana Delgado
• Addressed the City Council to request that the handball courts at Rio Hondo Park be retained as part of the upcoming park renovation project.
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Liz Toscano
• Addressed the City Council regarding previously reported safety concerns related to her neighboring property
Daniel Cano
• Addressed the City Council regarding an update on the Smith Park Aquatic Center project. Mayor Camacho announced that the groundbreaking is scheduled for June 2026
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding upcoming library updates for the month of April and provided notice of the Rivera Library closure due to construction Ruben Valencia
• Addressed the City Council to express support for Agenda Item No 16 concerning the final design of the Purple Heart Monument.
Rudy Casas
• Addressed the City Council to express support for Agenda Item No 16 concerning the final design of the Purple Heart Monument.
Fred Zermeno
• Addressed the City Council to express gratitude to Veterans Services Officer Kenneth Gonzales on behalf of State Senator Bob Archuleta and presented him with a certificate
Written communication was received by the following
Eddie Rios.
• Addressed the City Council to express his concerns with the City's street vendor enforcement policies.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
2. Minutes
• Approved City Council regular meeting of March 10, 2026 • Received and filed Parks and Recreation Commission regular meetings of July 10, 2025, September 11, 2025, October 9, 2025, December 11, 2025
3. Approved 13th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (700) Check Numbers 300107-300211
Special Check Numbers None
4. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1205 Amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations,
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Title 8, Health And Safety and Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (700)
1 Adopted Ordinance No 1205 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 Found the ordinance exempt from the Califomia Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) Ordinance No 1205 AN ORDINANCE 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
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5. Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025. (1600) 1 Approved Resolution No 7462 approving and authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit the Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Resolution No 7462 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING SUBMITAL OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
6 American with Disabilities Act Sidewalk Improvements - Community Development Block Grant Project (CIP No. 50131) - Award of Contract. (500) 1 Approved the plans and specifications for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sidewalk Improvements — Community Development Block Grant Project (CDBG), CIP No 50131,
2 Awarded a Construction Contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $224,510 to ASAD Holdings, LLC dba OrangeBlue General Contractors, for the ADA Sidewalk Improvements —CDBG Project, CIP No 50131, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to process change orders in an amount not -to -exceed 40% of the total construction contract amount, as needed, up to $90,000 for construction contingency; and 4 Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the subject project and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the County Recorder, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agreement No 26-2536
7 Agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates for Sales, Use, and Transaction Tax Client Services and Audit Recovery Services. (500)
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1 Approved a five-year agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates for sales, use, and transactions tax client services and alit recovery services Client services shall not exceed $60,000 over the five-year term, and the audit recovery services shall be compensated on a contingency basis that does not exceed 25% of the recovered revenues, and 2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 26-2537
8. Amendment No. 19 to Agreement No. 92-505 with Nationwide Environmental Services for Street Sweeping and Bus Shelter Maintenance Services. (500) 1 Approved Amendment No 19 to Agreement No 92-505 with Nationwide Environmental Services in a form approved by the City Attorney to adjust the monthly street sweeping service fees in an amount of $1,695 per month, effective April 1, 2026, and
2 Amended the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted budget by increasing appropriations by $5;085, Account No 100 40 4030-54500 (Street Maintenance, Contracted Services)
Agreement No 92-505-19
9 Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 19-1887 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Washington Transit -Oriented Development Specific Plan. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 3 to Professional Services Agreement No 19- 1887 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. extending the contract to June 30, 2027,
2 'Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3 Approved a budget adjustment to the fiscal year 2025-26 Budget by reducing $85,500 from the Community and Economic Development General Fund (GF) Budget, transferring that amount from the GF to the 'Capital Improvement Project Fund and appropriating the funds to this project.
Agreement No 19-1887-3
10 Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of February 28, 2026. (700)
1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of February 28, 2026
11 Procurement of Two Electric Vehicles and One Electric Greens Mower for the Public Works Department. (700)
1 Authorized the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado fully Electric Vehicles (EV) in the amount of $156,000 and (1) Jacobsen Eclipse Elite 360 Lithium Electric Greens Mower in the amount of $82,000,
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2 Appropriated $238,000 in Air Quality Funds (Fund 200) to Account No 200 40 4033-57310 for the vehicles and mower purchases, 3 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements necessary to facilitate the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV's and one (1) Jacobsen Eclipse Elite 360 Lithium Electric Greens Mower; and
4 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements necessary to facilitate the sale or disposal of Vehicles Unit Nos. 131 and 201
12. Additional $44,500 Appropriation for Entertainment Services and Supplies — Parks and Recreation Special Events Efforts. (700)
1 Approved an additional appropriation of $44,500 from the Community Benefit Fund to fund the entertainment and supplies contracts related to the World Cup 2026 Games
Housing Assistance Agency.
13 Minutes
• Approved the Housing Assistance Agency regular meeting of July 8, 2025 Water Authority
14. Minutes
• Approved the Water Authority regular meeting of February 24, 2026
15. Vendor Agreements to Ferguson Water Works and S & J Supply Company for General Water Inventory Supplies. (500)
1 Awarded a Vendor Agreement, in a form approved by the General Counsel, to Ferguson Waterworks, to provide the purchase and acquisition of general water inventory supplies Category A and Category C for an annual amount of up to $175,000 and a not -to -exceed total of $525,000 for a three (3) year term,
2 Awarded a Vendor Agreement, in a form approved by the General Counsel, to S & J Supply Co , to provide the purchase and acquisition of general water inventory supplies Category B for an annual amount of up to $150,000 and a not -to -exceed total of $450,000 for a three (3) year term, and 3 Authorized the Public Works Director to process change orders in an amount not -to -exceed 10% of the total agreement amounts, up to a combined contract amount of $100,000 for emergency unforeseen contingencies.
Agreement No WA -26-81 Agreement No WA -26-82
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr.Nice ChairmanNice President Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 15 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
16. Final Design for the Purple Heart Monument to be Installed at the Veterans Memorial Plaza. (300)
Parks and Recreation Director Yugar delivered a brief presentation outlining the City's designation as a Purple Heart City and expressed appreciation to the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapters 392 and 210, as well as Purple Heart supporters and the Veterans Commission The presentation included details on the monument's location and placement, and she read the inscriptions featured on the monument as follows Front: "Military Order of the Purple Heart" and "Honoring the Men and Women Wounded and Killed in War "
Back: "Not all heroes return unmarked But every mark tells a story of love for country," "The City of Pico Rivera remembers and reveres all the brave men and women who served, fought, and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom," and "The City of Pico Rivera was recognized as a Purple Heart City on February 27, 2024 "
She also noted that the Veterans Commission approved the final monument design on March 18, 2026, and presented the completed design The unveiling of the monument is tentatively scheduled for May 21, 2026
Mayor and City Council expressed their support for the design and the upcoming reveal ceremony
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the design and inscription of the Purple Heart Monument to be located and installed at the Veterans Memorial Plaza Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES (Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Lara
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Carmona provided a brief update on several City initiatives He reported that the City Council Chamber project is expected to be completed and reopened by the next City Council meeting He also noted that the City of Whittier recently approved the
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demolition of the Marine Corps property, with demolition anticipated to be completed by June of this year Additionally, he announced that the Metrolink station engineering design has been approved by the Metro Executive Management Committee and that a $3 5 million grant application has been submitted for the project.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at a recent Sanitation District meeting and his participation in several community events, including the Pico Rivera Pony Baseball Opening Day and the Pico Boys Baseball 70th Anniversary Opening Day Celebration, both attended alongside Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez. He also attended the 2026 March for Jesus Christ event hosted by the Lord's Supper Ministries and highlighted upcoming events, including the Rivera Baseball Association Opening Day and the City's Easter Eggstravaganza. Lastly, he recommended that any items related to the upcoming Streamland Park and Golf Course closures be preserved as historical mementos and, if possible, donated to the Pico Rivera Historical Society Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez reported on her participation with the Rio Hondo College Committee, where she served as a panelist to interview candidates for the President position for the Rio Hondo College Board She also attended the Latina Golfers St.
Patrick's Day Golf Outing event.
Mayor and City Council highlighted the recent grand opening of the Mariachi Bakery and Sky Zone event center
Mayor Camacho reported on a recent SEAACA meeting, during which the process of selecting an Interim General Manager was discussed
CLOSED SESSION(S)
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 549569(d)(1)
City of Pico Rivera vs Termination Strategy in Group XIII Properties LP Los Angeles County Superior Courte Case No 24STCV03150
Closed Session item a was not heard and continued to a future meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman/President Camacho adjourned the City Council, Housing Assistance Agency, and Water Authority regular meeting at 7 54 p.m in memory of Todd Marquez, brother of former Sheriffs Captain Phillip Marquez. There being no objection it was so ordered
PRESENT Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT Lara
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ATTEST.`
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vo V amacho, Mayor/Chairman/President
Cynthia Ayala, CNfC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
I hereby Ceitify_that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City/Council, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority regular meeting dated -Maich"24; 2026, and approved by the City Council on April 14, 2026 Cynthia Ayala,_ C, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
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