CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, June 9, 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 03 p m on behalf of the City Council
PRESENT: Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT Garcia
*Councilmenber Lara left the meeting at 6 56 p m
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT.
• Yarisma Rocha, Planning Commission
• Bobbie Tanner, Veterans Commission
INVOCATION
Delivered by Pastor Drew from Hope Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Rocha
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• Certificates of Recognition were not presented and continued to the next City Council meeting
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
1. Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2026-27 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget. (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
Mayor and members of the City Council discussed the potential impacts of Los Angeles County Measure ER, which appeared on the June Primary Election ballot, as well as the fiscal implications associated with the closure of the Golf Course Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Conduct a public hearing for the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget; and 2) Receive and file the FY 2026-27 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget and provide direction to staff Motion (carries by the following roll call vote
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AYES Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Garcia
2. Public Hearing — Resolutions Related to the Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (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
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez to 1) Conduct a public hearing, 2) Approve Resolution No 7480 approving the Engineer's Annual Levy Report for the Pico Rivera Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No 1 for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, and 3) Approve Resolution No 7481 ordering the Collection of Assessments within the Pico Rivera Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No 1 for FY 2026-27 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 Motion carries by the following roll call vote
Resolution No 7480 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 1
Resolution No 7481 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 1, FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
AYES Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Garcia
3. Public Hearing — Resolutions Related to the Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (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
Motion by Councilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to 1) Conduct a public hearing, 2) Approve Resolution No 7482 approving the Engineer's Annual Levy Report for the Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, and 3) Approve Resolution No 7483 confirming the Diagram and Assessment and ordering the Levy of the FY 2026-27 Assessment for the
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Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 Motion carries by the following roll call vote Resolution No 7482 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
Resolution No 7483 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM {AND ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PICO RIVERA PARAMOUNT/MINES
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT
TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
AYES iLara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Garcia
4. Public Hearing — Status Update on Job Vacancies in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 — Local Public Employees. (200)
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 Councilmember Lara to a public hearing and receive and file the Status Update on Job Vacancies report. Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Garcia
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Erik Diaz. I
• Addressed the City Council on behalf of West Coast Arborists and expressed appreciation to the City Council for its consideration of Item No 9, Award of Contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Maintenance Services Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding upcoming library updates for the month of June
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Jonathan Greyson
• Addressed the City Council to express appreciation for the adoption of the Smoke - Free Multi -Unit Housing Initiative through Ordinance No 1208 at the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting
Written communication was received by the following
Robert Viera
• Addressed the City Council to address concerns regarding overnight parking at Lowe's and Ulta Beauty parking lots
Mayor Camacho provided an update on the City's legislative advocacy efforts, including ongoing engagement with federal partners regarding the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Modification Project and discussions with the offices of Senators Padilla and Schiff Staff reported that more than 50 position letters have been submitted in support of the City's Legislative Platform, including opposition to legislation affecting local control and support for measures related to public safety, housing, water infrastructure, Proposition 36 implementation, climate and emergency response funding, and affordable energy He also highlighted ongoing coordination with the California Office of Grants and Local Services and reaffirmed the City's commitment to advocating for policies and funding that benefit the Pico Rivera community
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
5. Minutes.
• Approved City Council regular meeting of May 26, 2026
6. Approved 18th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (700) Check Numbers 300736-300836
Special Check Numbers. None
7 General Municipal Election - November 3, 2026. (300)
1 Approved Resolution No 7484 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities,
2 Approved Resolution No 7485 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render full services to the City of Pico Rivera relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026,
3 Approved Resolution No 7486 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the El Rancho Unified School District and the Pico Water District election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code,
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4 Approved Resolution No 7487 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and 5 Approved Resolution No 7488 providing for a procedure for determining by lot a tie among candidates at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election in accordance with Elections Code Section 15651 and rescinding Resolution No 7350
Resolution No 7484 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
;Resolution No 7485 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER FULL
SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Resolution No 7486 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE EL RANCHO UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE PICO WATER DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
Resolution No 7487 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR (CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES'
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Resolution No 7488 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A PROCEDURE
FOR DETERMINING BY LOT A TIE AMONG CANDIDATES AT THE
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 15651 AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 7350
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8. Approval and Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 GANN Appropriations Limit. (700)
1 Approved Resolution No 7489 adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 GANN Appropriations Limit.
Resolution No 7489 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
9. Award of Contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Maintenance Services. (500)
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for further clarification and discussion
10. Amendment No 1 to Maintenance Services Agreement No 25-2428 with Tanko Lighting, Inc. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 1 to Maintenance Services Agreement No 25- 2428 with Tanko Lighting Inc., increasing the contract amount by $154,000 for an annual amount of $459,000 to provide maintenance services for the City's streetlight system for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, and 2 Appropriated $154,000 from the Lighting Assessment District (Fund 230) for streetlighting maintenance services to Account No 230 40 4990-54500 (Contracted Services) for the immediate installation of streetlight pole replacement, streetlight repairs, and continuation of streetlight maintenance services
Agreement No 25-2428-1
11. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review (300)
1 Directed the City Clerk's Office to notify City Departments and applicable Agencies to review their Conflict -of -Interest Code pertaining to designated employees to determine if any changes or amendments are necessary
12. Cancellation of Regular City Council Meetings of August 11, 2026, and August 25, 2026 (100)
1 Approved the cancellation of the August 11, 2026 and August 25, 2026 City Council Regular meetings, and
2 Directed the City Clerk to post a Notice of Cancellation for both meetings.
13. Pico Rivera Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification Project, CIP No 50075, CCL-5351(041) — Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the Pico Rivera Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification Project, CIP No 50075, CCL-5351(041) constructed by Urban Habitat and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and 2 Authorized the City Manager to release the retention and all other monies due to Urban Habitat, following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
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14. Rosemead Boulevard Median and Parkway Beautification Project, CIP No. 50076, CCL-5351(042) - Notice of Completion (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the Rosemead Boulevard Median and Parkway Beautification Project, CIP No 50076, CCL-5351(042) constructed by Urban Habitat and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and 2 Authorized the City Manager to release the retention and all other monies due to Urban Habitat, following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
Motion by Coiuncilmember Lutz, seconded by Councilmember Lara to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT (Garcia
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION 9 Award of Contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Maintenance Services. (500)
Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez recommended conducting additional research and due diligence as part of the selection process She expressed concern with relying on another city's proposal as the sole basis for utilizing a piggyback agreement and suggested that the City undertake its own Request for Proposals (RFP) process to promote transparency and ensure a comprehensive evaluation of available options She noted that the City has not conducted an RFP for these services since 2020, circumstances and market conditions have evolved since that time, and the current agreement remains in effect through August 2026
Public Works Director Negrete clarified that the proposed piggyback agreement with the City of Rosemead includes a reduced rate He further explained that City staff conducted a review of the City's service needs and compared them to the scope of services contained in the City of Rosemead's solicitation, ultimately determining that the proposal most closely aligned with the City's operational needs
Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez requested to amend the recommendation to direct staff to procure tree rInaintenance services through the RFP process Additionally, should the current agreement expire before a new contract is awarded, staff was directed to work with the existirlIg vendor to continue providing services on a month -to -month basis until a new agreement is in place, seconded by Councilmember Lara Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Lara to amend the recommendation to direct staff to procure tree maintenance services through the RFP process. Additionally, should the current agreement expire before a new contract is awarded, staff'was directed to work with the existing vendor to continue providing services
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on a month -to -month basis until a new agreement is in place Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
ABSENT Garcia
REGULAR AGENDA. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
Public Works Director Negrete provided updates on several City projects He reported that planning for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Smith Park Aquatic Center is underway, with the event tentatively scheduled for early July 2026 and construction anticipated to begin on July 6, 2026 He also stated that the Citywide Roadway Rehabilitation Project is currently out to bid, with contract award anticipated at the July 14 City Council meeting The project specifications identify Loch Alene Avenue and Balfour Street as the first streets to be rehabilitated to ensure completion prior to the start of the school year
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lutz highlighted a recent visit by a leadership delegation from Fujian Province, People's Republic of China, led by County Mayor Luo Tianjin and members of his delegation, and expressed hope that the relationship could lead to the establishment of a future sister city partnership He also requested that staff explore the creation of a commemorative video in recognition of the upcoming Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez.
Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez reported on her participation as a commencement speaker at Rio Hondo College and Vail High School in Montebello Mayor Camacho reported on his attendance at the United States Mayors Climate Protection Awards Luncheon, where he was recognized with the Small City Honorable Mention Award for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. He also highlighted the annual Pico Rivera GoGetters Softball Team versus Pico Rivera City Council and Employee Softball Team game, noting that the City Council and employee team emerged victorious
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Camacho adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7.06 p m in memory of Ron Colosimo, long-time educator at Burke Steam Academy There being no objection it was so ordered
PRESENT Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT: Garcia, Lara
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ATTEST.,
Gustt/o V C'amacho, Mayor
Cynthia Ayala! CMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify -that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City _Counc II regular meeting dated June 9, 2026, and approved by the City Council on June- 23,-2026
Cynthia AyJa,- CMC, City Clerk