MINUTES
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City HaII, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California
Mayor Camacho called the regular meeting to order at 6.00 p m. on behalf of the City Council
PRESENT Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Jorge Flores, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Aldo Macias Arellano, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Councilmember Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Anthony Estrada, 6th grade student from North Park Middle School
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Pico Rivera Dons Junior Gremlin, Gremlin, and Junior Midget cheer teams for an outstanding 2025 season • Presentation — Platinum Energy Action Award
Hector De La Torre, Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, presented the City of Pico Rivera and the Office of Sustainability with the Platinum Energy Action award
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council.
1 Public Hearing — Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026227 (700)
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
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Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to a public hearing and approve a resolution amending the Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2026-27 Motion carries by the following roll call vote
Resolution No 7466 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 7398 AND AMENDING THE USER FEES, CHARGES, AND SERVICES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
2. Public Hearing — Approval of Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. (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 Lutz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez to 1) Approve Resolution No 7467 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit the Community Development Block Grant fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 Annual Action Plan to the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary agreements and certifications related to the implementation of CDBG-funded programs and projects, and 3) Approve Amendment No 2 to Professional Services Agreement No 24-2347 with Avant -Garde, Inc. for CDBG program administration services, for the third and final term, in an amount not to exceed $88,250, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment.
Motion carries by the following roll call vote
Resolution No 7467 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Agreement No 24-2347-2
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
3. Public Hearing — Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 24-2367 with Atlas Planning Solutions to Update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Emergency Operation Plan, and General Plan Safety Element. (500)
Mayor Camacho opened the public hearing and noted that there were no oral or written communication to provide public testimony
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Mayor Camacho closed the public hearing
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to 1) Conduct a public hearing and approve Amendment No 1 to Professional Services Agreement No 24-2367 with Atlas Planning Solutions (Atlas) to extend the term of the Agreement to July 31, 2026, and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney Motion carries by the following roll call vote Agreement No 24-2367-1
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joe Sanchez.
• Addressed the City Council regarding concerns related to the upcoming Gateway Cities Fiber Optic Project and urged greater transparency to ensure residents are informed of all projects within the City limits, including those led by county, state, or federal agencies.
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding upcoming library updates for the month of May
Tony Islas
• Addressed the City Council to express appreciation for the recognition of the Dons cheer teams and to request assistance in providing equipment for the teams and identifying indoor facility options, allowing the teams to practice in a safe and comfortable environment during late evenings and inclement weather conditions Cecilia Islas.
• Addressed the City Council to express appreciation for the recognition of the Dons cheer teams and to request assistance in identifying indoor facility options, allowing the teams to practice in a safe and comfortable environment during late evenings and inclement weather conditions
Jonathan Greyson, Helpline Youth Counseling
• Addressed the City Council regarding the smoke shop project campaign and requested the City's collaboration with the committee to further advance the campaign efforts
Luisana Delgado
• Addressed the City Council in support of preserving the handball courts and mural at Rio Hondo Park as part of the upcoming park renovation project.
Written communication was received by the following
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Amy Powell
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the growing feral cat population in the city
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
4. Minutes
• Approved City Council regular meeting of April 14, 2026 • Received and filed Sister City Commission regular meeting February 18, 2026, March 18, 2026
5. Approved 15th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (700) Check Numbers. 300388-300472
Special Check Numbers 19585, 19632
6 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Amending Chapter 3.20 Purchasing and Amending Chapter 3.48 Alternative Bidding Procedures for Public Projects of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (700) 1 Adopted Ordinance No 1206 amending Chapter 3.20, Purchasing, of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code (PRMC), and
2 Adopted Ordinance No 1207 amending Chapter 3 48 Alternative Bidding Procedures for Public Projects of the PRMC
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 (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
Ordinance No 1207 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 48
ALTERNATIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS
(INFORMAL BIDDING) OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
7 Resolution Updating Job Descriptions for the Full -Time Counter Services Representative Positions for the Public Works and Community and Economic Development Departments. (200)
1 Approved Resolution No 7468 updating job descriptions for the full-time Counter Services Representative in Public Works and Community and Economic Development Department.
Resolution No 7468 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING JOB DESCRIPTIONS
FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITIONS OF COUNTER SERVICES
REPRESENTATIVE (PUBLIC WORKS) AND COUNTER SERVICES
REPRESENTATIVE (COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
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8 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 26-2531 with Restoration Management Company for Parks and Recreation Building Water Damage Restoration. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 1 to Agreement No 26-2531 with Restoration Management Company for the water damage repair and office management and logistics for Parks and Recreation building caused by water damage in the amount of $165,108,
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No 1 in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3 Approved an appropriation of $165,108 from the Liability Claims Fund Agreement No 26-2531-1
9 Exchange Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (500)
1 Approved Exchange Agreement and Assignment of Federal Surface Transportation Program -Local (STP-L) Funds with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in the amount of $186,322 as part of Metro's STP-L Exchange Program from federal funds to state funds, 2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the Exchange Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3 I Accepted exchanged STP-L funds in the amount of $186,322 from Metro's Exchange STP-L Exchange Program and approve an adjustment to the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 State Grant revenue budget by $186,322, and 4 Approved an adjustment to the FY 2025-26 State Grant expenditure budget by appropriating $186,322 in the Contract Service account.
Agreement No 26-2541
10 Third Quarter Treasurer's Report and the Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of March 31, 2026 — Fiscal Year 2025-26. (700) 1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, which represents balances and activities for the third quarter (January through March) of the 2025-26 fiscal year; and
2 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of March 31, 2026
11 2026 Fireworks Stand Permits. (700)
1 lApproved the attached list of fireworks stand applications and authorized 'the issuance of permits to operate
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 4 through 11 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None
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REGULAR AGENDA.
City Council
12. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 - Annual Renewal Consideration. (700)
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to 1) Approve Resolution No 7469 initiating the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, Levy of Annual Assessment and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No 1; 2) Approve Resolution No 7470 preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the FY 2026-27 levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and 3) Approve Resolution No 7471 declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect the annual assessment within the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No 1 for FY 2026-27, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and setting June 9, 2026, as the date for the public hearing of objections thereto Motion carries by the following roll call vote
Resolution No 7469 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S
REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DIVISION 15, PART 2
Resolution No 7470 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 1, AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Resolution No 7471 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, PICO RIVERA
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 1
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
13. Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment — Annual Renewal Consideration. (700)
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Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Approve Resolution No 7472 initiating the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 Levy of Annual Assessment and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District; 2) Approve Resolution No 7473 preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the FY 2026-27, levy, and collection of assessments within the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and 3) Approve Resolution No 7474 declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect the annual assessment within the Paramount Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2026- 27, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15, of the California Streets and Highways Code, and setting June 9, 2026, as the date for the public hearing to consider objections thereto Motion carries by the following roll call vote Resolution No 7472 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING' THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
Resolution No 7473 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Resolution No 7474 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE
PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15,
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND
SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING ON OBJECTIONS
THERETO
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
14. Pico Rivera World Spirit Festival Plan and Budget Related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (700)
Innovation and Communications Director Hernandez delivered a brief presentation highlighting the upcoming World Spirit Festival, scheduled for June 26-27, 2026 The event will serve as an unofficial FIFA 2026 fan zone and will be free to the community
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If approved, promotional outreach efforts will commence immediately The two-day festival will take place at two locations within the City and will feature street concerts, soccer clinics and tournaments, carnival rides and games, a vendor village, food and beverage areas, a children's activity zone, watch parties, a car show, and a 5K run and walk.
Mayor and City Council expressed their support for, and enthusiasm regarding, the event.
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to 1) Approve a maximum not -to -exceed total event budget of $877,000 for the Pico Rivera World Spirit Festival (Non-CIP No 1889), scheduled for June 26-27, 2026, in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2) Approve a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget by reducing $152,473 from the General Fund (GF) Innovation & Communication budget and $214,527 from the GF City Manager budget, transferring the funds to the Community Benefit Fund, and appropriating the funds to the World Spirit Festival, 3) Approve a budget amendment to the FY 2025-26 Budget by reducing $50,000 from the PRIME Fund budget, transferring the funds to the Community Benefit Fund, and appropriating the funds to the World Spirit Festival; and 4) Approve an appropriation of $82,000 from the Community Benefit Fund toward Non-CIP No 1889 Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS None
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez highlighted the City's recent Earth Day event and recognized the winners of the trash truck art initiative
Mayor Camacho reported on his recent appointment to the Metrolink Board of Directors and his facilitation of a WELL Watershed Learning Lab through Water Education for Latino Leaders
Recessed to Closed Session at 7:27 p m
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8 16 p m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
CLOSED SESSION(S)
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a. 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 , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No 26STCV11523
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that information was presented to City Council; no further action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Camacho adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 8 17 p m in memory of Luis Galiana, father of Finance Supervisor Isabel Sosa, Isaias Osama Faccuseh Hernandez, son of Community and Economic Development Senior Analyst Jazmin Faccuseh, and Jose Manuel Rodriguez, father of Public Works Facility Maintenance Worker Darrell Rodriguez. There being no objection it was so ordered PRESENT Camacho, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Garcia
ABSENT ' None
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A-TtEST'
Gustave V Camacho, Mayor
Cynthia Aya; CMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council regular meeting dated April 28, 2026, and approved by the City Council on May -12, 2026
CynthiAyajij, _CMC, City Clerk