MINUTES
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 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, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Kimberly Garcia, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Bob Perez, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Councilmember Garcia
PLEDGE 9F ALLEGIANCE Led by Samantha Leon, 8th grade student from STEAM Academy at Burke
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• Certificates of Recognition were presented to Pico Rivera AYSO Region 603 Girls U12 All -Star Team and Red Mambas in recognition of their achievements
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jaime Lopez, Tri-Cities ROP
• Addressed the City Council to provide an update regarding career technical education programs, internships, workforce development, and student achievements
Daniel Barajas, Tri-Cities ROP
• Addressed the City Council to provide an update regarding career technical education programs, internships, workforce development, and student achievements
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding upcoming library updates for the month of June
Luisana Delgado
• Addressed the City Council regarding preservation of the Rio Hondo Park handball courts and mural
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Veronica
• Addressed the City Council regarding concerns relating to lighting, safety, and enforcement near the Beverly Boulevard bus stop area
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
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• Approved City Council regular meeting of May 12, 2026
2. Approved 17th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (700) Check Numbers 300617-300735
Special Check Numbers None
3 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1208 Adding Chapter 8 70, Smokefree Multi -Unit Housing to Title 8, Health and Safety of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code (1300)
1 Adopted Ordinance No 1208 adding Chapter 8 70, Smokefree Multi -Unit Housing to Title 8, Health and Safety of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and
2 Found the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) 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 (SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION)
4 Resolution to Adopt Projects for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (700)
1 Approved Resolution No 7476 adopting a list of project(s) for fiscal year 2026-27 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) The Road Repair and Accountability Act of2017
Resolution No 7476 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 - ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 FUNDS
5. Resolution Accepting the 2025 California Air Resources Board Community Capacity for Clean Transportation Futures Frant Funding. (700) 1 Approved Resolution No 7477 accepting the 2025 California Air Resources Board (CARB) Community Capacity for Clean Transportation Futures grant funding in the amount of $500,000 to fund sustained community outreach and engagement programs across ongoing transportation and mobility projects,
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2 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all grant -related documents and take all necessary actions to implement the terms of the grant;
3 Approved a budget amendment to the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Budget to increase the State Grant fund revenue, and
4 Approved a City match consisting of $100,000 in total, comprised of $50,0000 of in -kind staff time and a cash contribution in the amount of $50,000 to satisfy the CARB grant match requirement.
Resolution No 7477 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD COMMUNITY CAPACITY
FOR CLEAN TRANSPORTATION FUTURES GRANT FUNDS
6 Side Letter Agreements for a Holiday Observance Name Change. (500) 1 Approved Resolution No 7478 approving side letter agreements between the City of Pico Rivera and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) — Directors Bargaining Unit, Service Employees' International Union — Local 721 Full -Time Bargaining Unit, and the Mid -Managers, Professional and Confidential Employees Association (CEA) for a holiday observance name change
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Resolution No 7478 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIDE LETTER
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA AND SERVICE
EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION - DIRECTORS UNIT, SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION - LOCAL 721 FULL-TIME UNIT,
AND MID MANAGERS AND PROFESSIONAL & CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR A HOLIDAY NAME CHANGE
7 Agreement with North Star Alliances, LLC, for As -Needed Marketing and Outreach Support Services. (500)
1 Approved Resolution No 7479 authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement as authorized under the City's piggyback purchasing procurement procedures, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 2 Awarded an agreement to North Star Alliances, LLC, for as -needed marketing and outreach support services in an amount not -to -exceed $250,000 over a one (1) year contract with two (2) one-year extensions of $160,000 each, at the discretion of the City of Pico Rivera Resolution No 7479 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING AN AGREEMENT
WITH NORTH STAR ALLIANCES, LLC FOR AS -NEEDED MARKETING
AND OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICES UTILIZING THE COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROCEDURES AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION
3.20 030 OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
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8. Award of Contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Maintenance Services. (500)
This item was pulled from the agenda and continued to the next City Council meeting 9 Amendment No 2 to Agreement No 22-2114 with ABM Building Solutions, LLC for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 2 to Agreement No 22-2114 with ABM Building Solutions, LLC (ABM), to provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services for various City -owned facilities and to exercise the second of two (2) one-year optional extensions for HVAC maintenance and repair services for an annual amount of $115,600; 2 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to process change orders for as -needed emergency repairs for a not -to -exceed amount of $20,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, and
3 Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No 2 to Agreement No 22-2114 in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 22-2114-2
10 Title VI Implementation Plan — Local Agency Federal Highway Administration. (700)
1 Adopted the City of Pico Rivera Title VI Implementation Plan for Local Agency Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), including the Public Participation Plan, Limited English Proficiency Policy, and Title VI Complaint Procedures, and
2 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee; to submit the adopted program and execute the required Assurance of'Compliance documents 11 Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2026.(700) 1 Received filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of April 30, 2026
12. Rosemead Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Vision Plan. (500)
1 Received and filed the Rosemead Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard (RoseWood) Complete Corridor Vision Plan that establishes a long-term framework for transforming the corridor into a high -capacity, transit - oriented, and economically vibrant regional spine connecting the San Gabriel Valley to Southeast Los Angeles County
Motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12 Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS None
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lara reported on his attendance at the California Contract Cities Association Conference, which included a presentation by Google on artificial intelligence, and at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly where the City of Pico Rivera received the Climate Leadership Award He also suggested that alternative drainage system grant opportunities) be discussed at a future Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee meeting and requested the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to explore the potential use of artificial intelligence in the processing of permit applications, seconded by Mayor Camacho Councilmember Garcia reported on his participation in an informal meeting with the Pico Boys organization and City staff regarding the relocation of the Pico Boys Baseball team He also highlighted the City's Memorial Day ceremony and commended Public Works staff for their efforts on the street improvement project at Rosemead Boulevard and Manzanar Avenue
Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at Board Installation event hosted by the Pio Pico Women's Club, where Mayor Camacho delivered the State of the City presentation
The Mayor and City Council reported on their attendance at the California Contract Cities Association Conference, which included a presentation by Google on artificial intelligence and topics such as homelessness, public safety, economic development and water They also highlighted the recent unveiling of the Purple Heart Monument and the City's Memorial Day Ceremony
Mayor Camacho reported on his attendance at the International Council_of'-Stiopping Centers (ICSC) conference and suggested that City staff explore information related to data centers to enhance understanding of the sector, as well as develop an inventory of_ businesses that may house or engage in the manufacturing of hazardous materials He - also reported, along with Councilmember Lutz, participation in the "Reunificacion Familiar - con 'Los Hijos Ausentes de Chapala" event with the City's Sister City, Chapala, .Jalisco, Mexico and AJUA.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7 03 p.m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7:29 p m.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
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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
Deputy City Attorney Almazan stated that City Council was briefed, no further action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
Mayor Camacho provided a brief update on the litigation involving the owners and operators of the Epic Hotel, noting that the City received a favorable ruling The court granted the City's request for a preliminary injunction and issued an order in the City's favor The injunction includes prohibitions against: 1) any unlicensed use of the property located at 4335 Rosemead Boulevard, 2) the operation or continued operation of any unlicensed community care facility, residential care facility, drug rehabilitation facility, or similar use, 3) the sale, distribution, offering, or making available of controlled medications or mental health services, and 4) any activities or operations that violate the Pico Rivera Municipal Code or the Pico Rivera Zoning Code
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Camacho adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7 30 p m in memory of Cheryl Ramos, sister of longtime community volunteer, Chris Celaya. There being no objection it was so ordered
PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camac
ABSENT None
.ATTEST -
Gusta V Camacho, Mayor
_ Cynthia;Ay , •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 26, 2026, and approved by the City Council on June`9, 2026
Cynth ia,Ay
, CMC, City Clerk