CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 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 05 p m on behalf of the City Council
PRESENT: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT: Lara
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
• Esther Celiz, Planning Commission
• Efrain Hernandez, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION: Delivered by Pastor Ochoa from Hope Community Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Holly Perez, 1st grade student from Birney Tech Academy
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS.
• Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Pico Rivera Dons Flag Gold, Jr Gremlin Gold, Gremlin Blue Football teams for an outstanding 2025 season • A Proclamation was presented to the City Clerk's office in honor of the 57th Annual Professionally Municipal Clerk's week
• A Proclamation was presented to the Public Works Department in honor of National Public Works week
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
1. Public Hearing — Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.70, Smokefree Multi -Unit Housing to Title 8, Health and Safety of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.(1300)
Mayor Camacho opened the public hearing
Oral Communication(s).
Joseph Ramos'
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• Addressed the City Council regarding the potential impacts of the ordinance on renters and requested a one-year grace period for current tenants to achieve compliance
Antonio Salang.
• Addressed the City Council to express support for the Smokefree Multi -unit Housing ordinance
Mayor Camacho noted that written communication was received by the following.
Janet Gagnon.
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the ordinance and requested that it be amended to exclude owner -occupied duplexes Yaneth Rodriguez
• Addressed the City Council to share research from University of Southern California regarding secondhand smoke in multi -unit housing as a significant public health risk
Mayor Camacho closed the public hearing
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez to. 1) Conduct a public hearing, 2) Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1208 adding Chapter 8 70, Smokefree Multi -Unit Housing to Title 8, Health and Safety of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code; and 3) Find the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) Motion carries by the following roll call vote
Ordinance No. 1208 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8 70,
SMOKEFREE MULTI -UNIT HOUSING TO TITLE 8, HEALTH AND
SAFETY, OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST READING
AND INTRODUCTION)
AYES. Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT. Lara
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Evelyn Aguilar, Kiwanis.
• Addressed the City Council regarding the Pico Rivera Kiwanis Club and the need to increase membership in order to secure the club's charter Lauren Talbott.
• Addressed the City Council regarding upcoming library updates for the month of May
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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.
Felicia Mora
• 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.
Ramona Valencia
• 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.
Victor Gonzalez
• Addressed the City Council regarding street repairs to Nan Street CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.
City Council.
2. Minutes:
• Approved City Council regular meeting of April 28, 2026 and special meeting of May 5, 2026
3. Approved 16th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. (700) Check Numbers 300473-300616
Special Check Numbers. None
4. Resolution to Adopt the Citywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, (Non- CIP No. 30060). (1000)
1. Approved Resolution No 7475 to adopt the Citywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Policy for the City of Pico Rivera Resolution No. 7475 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITYWIDE
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN AND VISION ZERO POLICY
FOR THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA
Motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 2 through 4. Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES. Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES. None
ABSENT. Lara
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION. None
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REGULAR AGENDA.
City Council
5. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Budget Report as of March 31, 2026. (700) Administrative Services Deputy Director Alcaraz provided a comprehensive presentation on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Third Quarter Budget Review, which included an overview of General Fund operating revenues and expenditures compared to the previous fiscal year, General Fund third quarter revenues compared to FY 2024-25, major General Fund third quarter revenues, General Fund third quarter expenditures by department, FY 2025-26 year-end projections; third quarter results for the Enterprise Funds; adjustments to Capital Improvement Program (CIP), General Fund, and other funds, and a timeline outlining upcoming action items
City Council members briefly discussed the potential impacts of Los Angeles County Measure ER on the City and the mitigation strategies currently being discussed to address those impacts.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to. 1) Receive and file the Third Quarter Budget Report ending March 31, 2026, which represents the balances and activities for the first three (3) quarters (July 2025 through March 2026) of the fiscal year 2025-26; 2) Approve an amendment to the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget by transferring $5,800,000 from the Road Resurfacing Program - Overlay and Reconstruction project Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding to three (3) street projects. $2,300,000 to the Citywide Residential Slurry Seal Project, $3,000,000 to the Citywide Cape Seal Project, and $500,000 to the Citywide Concrete Curb, Gutter, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ramp Repairs Project, 3) Approve an amendment to the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget by appropriating $325,000 from the Measure R Fund balance for the Installation of safety crosswalks and ADA Improvements at Marjorie Street and Passons Boulevard, 4) Approve an amendment to the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget by,reducing $96,000 from the General Fund, Community and Economic Development (CED) budget and transferring those funds from the General Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund, 5) Approve an amendment to the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget by transferring $120,000 from the General Fund, CED budget to the General Fund Non -Departmental budget, 6) an amendment to the FY 2025-26 Adopted Authorized Full - Time Equivalent (FTE) Positions by reclassifying two (2) Account Clerk II positions to Account Clerk III; and 7) an amendment to the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget by transferring $25,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Legal Aid Fund and appropriating those funds to the Assistance Program Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES. Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES. None
ABSENT: Lara
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
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City Manager Carmona announced that the City of Pico Rivera has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Southern California Association of Governments Sustainability Award in the Climate Leadership category, in recognition of the City's accomplishments through its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234' Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at the National Day of Prayer event and extended congratulations to City staff in the Public Works, Finance, and City Clerk's Departments for their hard work and dedication to the City Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez suggested that City staff explore opportunities to incorporate the handball courts and mural into the upcoming Rio Hondo Park renovation project.
Mayor and members of the City Council highlighted the recent grand opening for Movita Juice Bar and Student Leadership Day with the Montebello Unified School District.
Mayor Camacho reported on his attendance at a recent community meeting regarding the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Project led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and commented on the upcoming Purple Heart Memorial Unveiling, Memorial Day ceremony, and World Spirit Festival. He also requested that staff explore the creation of an ongoing committee comprised of residents to discuss the Whittier Narrows Darn Safety Project throughout the construction period, seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7 49 p.m.
ALL FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8.29 p m
ALL FOUR 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 v. Super Lodging Services, LLC, et al , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No 26STCV11523
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the item was discussed; no further action was taken and there was nothing further to report
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman briefly provided an update on the litigation against the owners of the Epic Hotel, noting that the court issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the hotel from accepting any new occupant reservations He further stated that the City Attorney's Office is seeking an order of violation, with a hearing on the preliminary injunction scheduled for May 20
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ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Camacho adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 8.30 p.m. There being no objection it was so ordered
PRESENT: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT: Lara
ATTEST:
Gust V Camacho, Mayor
Cynthia Ayalaj 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 May 12, 2026, and approved by the City Council on May 26, 2026
Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk