MINUTES
Tuesday, April 14, 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 6.07 p m. on behalf of the City Council.
PRESENT Garcia, Lutz, Camacho
ABSENT Lara, Sanchez
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Tommy Elisaldez, Planning Commission
• Paul Camacho, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilmember Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Iker Marquez, 3rd grade student from Montebello Gardens Elementary
City Manager Carmona noted that the Closed Session portion of the meeting has been moved to the beginning of the agenda
Recessed to Closed Session at 6 12 p m.
ALL THREE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 6 41 p m.
ALL THREE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
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
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the City Council was briefed, no further action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 549569(d)(1)
City of Pico Rivera v Super Lodging Services, LLC, et al , case no to be assigned
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Mayor, Camacho provided a brief yet detailed report outlining the City's position on this matter, as Well' as the actions it has taken and those it plans to undertake City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the City Attorney's Office has filed a lawsuit against the hotel and its operator and are seeking a restraining order to address the nuisance affecting the community Direction was given to the legal counsel to proceed aggressively and pursue all'necessary legal remedies in accordance with applicable law No further action was taken, and there was nothing' further to report.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• A Proclamation was presented to the Office of Sustainability in recognition of Arbor Day and Earth Day, and in honor of the City's 'Earth Day 2026 event scheduled for April 18th
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
1 Public Hearing — Resolution Amending Customer Power Generation Rate Schedule for Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy and Develop a Residential Bill Assistance Program (1600)
Mayor Camacho opened the public hearing and noted that there were no oral or written communication to provide public testimony
Mayor Camacho closed the public hearing
Motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Conduct a public hearing, 2) Approve Resolution No 7463 amending the customer power generation rate schedule for Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME), and 3) Authorize the City Manager to research, develop, and implement a residential bill assistance program in a form acceptable with the City Attorney Motion carries by the following roll call vote Resolution No 7463 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 'CUSTOMER
POWER GENERATION RATES FOR THE PICO RIVERA INNOVATIVE
MUNICIPAL ENERGY (PRIME) COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
PROGRAM
AYES Garcia, Lutz, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Lara, Sanchez
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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• Addressed the City Council regarding concerns regarding the upcoming Gateway Cities Fiber Optic project, including scheduled trenching next month and its potential connection to data center development.
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding upcoming library updates for the month of April
The following speakers addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the Epic Hotel's increased homelessness, trash and drug -related debris, and public safety concerns in the surrounding community.
1 Antulio Mimila
2 Maria Aguirre
3 Martha Ponce
4 Leticia Moreno
5 Andrew Lopez
Written communication was received by the following
Justina Castellanos.
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding crowd management associated with events at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena
Loretta Sanchez:
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding ongoing issues at the property located at 4132 Columbia, specifically the use of the garage as an Airbnb rental
Haydee Andujo
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding public safety in connection with the matter at the Epic Hotel
Robert Viera
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding individuals sleeping overnight in vehicles in the Lowe's parking lot.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
2. Minutes.
• Approved City Council regular meeting of March 24, 2026 and special meeting of April 7, 2026
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3 Approved 14th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers 300212-300387
Special Check Numbers. None
4 Resolution Approving the Investment Policy for the City of Pico Rivera for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (700)
1 Approved Resolution No 7464 approving the City of Pico Rivera Investment Policy for fiscal year 2026-27 governing the investment of City funds.
Resolution No 7464 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE "INVESTMENT POLICY" FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
5 Procurement of One Hot Asphalt Pavement Patch Truck for the Public Works Department. (700)
1 Authorized the purchase of one (1) 2027 Ford F -650G, BC -3 Conveyor belt style hot asphalt patcher in the amount of $270,000; and 2 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements necessary to facilitate the sale or disposal of vehicle Unit No 273
6. Alebrije Dog Park Project, CIP No 50068 — Notice of Completion. (500) 1 Accepted the work as completed for the Alebrije Dog Park Project, CIP No 50068, constructed by Green Giant Landscape, Inc., and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to release the retention and all other monies to Green Giant Landscape, Inc., following the mandatory waiting period from the date the NOC is recorded
Motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by .Councilmember Lutz to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 2 through 6 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Garcia, Lutz, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Lara, Sanchez
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA.
City Council
7 Ordinances Amending Chapter 3.20 Purchasing and Amending Chapter 3.48 Alternative Bidding Procedures for Public Projects of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and a Resolution Adopting the Revised Procurement Policies and Procedures. (700)
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Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to 1) Introduce and waive the first reading of a Ordinance No 1206 amending Chapter 3.20, Purchasing, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code (PRMC), 2) Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No 1207 amending Chapter 3 48 Alternative Bidding Procedures for Public Projects of the PRMC, and 3) Approve Resolution No 7465 adopting the revised citywide Procurement Policies and Procedures. Motion carries by the following roll call vote Ordinance No 1206 AN 'ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20, '-PURCHASING, OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION)
Ordinance No 1207 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL;OF 11IE - CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER- 3 48_
ALTERNATIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS -
(INFORMAL BIDDING) OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
Resolution No 7465 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OrTHE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TIDE .GINV�II[�jr,`
PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES --N-
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AYES Garcia, Lutz, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Lara, Sanchez
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Carmona announced that the City of Pico Rivera has, for the first time, been designated a Tree City USA. He also reported that the City has been recognized as a "Clean California Community" by Caltrans and has received the Southern California Association of Governments Sustainability Award for Climate Leadership GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at a recent Sanitation District meeting, recommended increased patrol presence in the vicinity of the Epic Hotel during school hours when children are present, and requested that staff explore potential policy options to regulate e -bike use at park facilities
Councilmember Lutz highlighted the recent Easter Eggstravaganza event and requested that City staff explore options for updating the City's entry signage —specifically those that currently state, "If you lived in Pico Rivera, you would be home now", seconded by Councilmember Garcia
ADJOURNMENT
Gus - • V Camacho, Mayor
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Mayor Camacho adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7 14 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered
PRESENT Garcia, Lutz, Camacho
ABSENT. Lara, Sanchez
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ATTEST:—,
Cynthia Ayal: -CMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the Cly-taiinil,regular meeting dated April 14, 2026, and approved by the City Council on _ 'April -2 , 2026
,ynthiaAjiat'CMC, City Clerk