SECTION 4. The Agency Executive Director is authorized to execute and submit Form HUD-52648 and any other documentation necessary to complete the SEMAP certification process.
SECTION 5. The Secretary of the Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AND PASSED this 23rd day of June, 2026.
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Gustavo V. Camacho, Chairperson
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cynthia Ayala, Agency Secretary Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, General Counsel AYES:
NOES:
Section 8 Management Assessment
Program (SEMAP)
U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2577-0215
and Urban Development (exp. 12/31/2026)
Offi ce of Public and Indian Housing
Certification
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 12 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
This collection of information is required by 24 CFR sec 985.101 which requires a Public Housing Agency (PHA) administering a Section 8 tenant-based assistance program to submit an annual SEMAP Certification within 60 days after the end of its fiscal year. The information from the PHA concerns the performance of the PHA and provides assurance that there is no evidence of seriously deficient performance. HUD uses the information and other data to assess PHA management capabilities and deficiencies, and to assign an overall performance rating to the PHA. Responses are mandatory and the information collected does not lend itself to confidentiality.
Instructions Respond to this certification form using the PHA’s actual data for the fiscal year just ended.
PHA Name For PHA FY Ending (mm/dd/yyyy) Submission Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Check here if the PHA expends less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards Indicators 1 - 7 will not be rated if the PHA expends less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards and its Section 8 programs are not audited for compliance with regulations by an independent auditor. A PHA that expends less than $300,000 in Federal awards in a year must still complete the certification for these indicators.
Performance Indicators
1. Selection from the Waiting List. (24 CFR 982.54(d)(1) and 982.204(a)) (a) The PHA has written policies in its administrative plan for selecting applicants from the waiting list.
PHA Response Yes No
(b) The PHA’s quality control samples of applicants reaching the top of the waiting list and of admissions show that at least 98% of the families in the samples were selected from the waiting list for admission in accordance with the PHA’s policies and met the selection criteria that determined their places on the waiting list and their order of selection.
PHA Response Yes No
2. Reasonable Rent. (24 CFR 982.4, 982.54(d)(15), 982.158(f)(7) and 982.507) (a) The PHA has and implements a reasonable written method to determine and document for each unit leased that the rent to owner is reasonable based on current rents for comparable unassisted units (i) at the time of initial leasing, (ii) before any increase in the rent to owner, and (iii) at the HAP contract anniversary if there is a 5 percent decrease in the published FMR in effect 60 days before the HAP contract anniversary. The PHA’s method takes into consideration the location, size, type, quality, and age of the program unit and of similar unassisted units, and any amenities, housing services, maintenance or utilities provided by the owners.
PHA Response Yes No
(b) The PHA’s quality control sample of tenant files for which a determination of reasonable rent was required shows that the PHA followed its written method to determine reasonable rent and documented its determination that the rent to owner is reasonable as required for (check one):
PHA Response At least 98% of units sampled 80 to 97% of units sampled Less than 80% of units sampled
3. Determination of Adjusted Income. (24 CFR part 5, subpart F and 24 CFR 982.516) The PHA’s quality control sample of tenant files shows that at the time of admission and reexamination, the PHA properly obtained third party verification of adjusted income or documented why third party verification was not available; used the verified information in determining adjusted income; properly attributed allowances for expenses; and, where the family is responsible for utilities under the lease, the PHA used the appropriate utility allowances for the unit leased in determining the gross rent for (check one):
PHA Response At least 90% of files sampled 80 to 89% of files sampled Less than 80% of files sampled
4. Utility Allowance Schedule. (24 CFR 982.517)
The PHA maintains an up-to-date utility allowance schedule. The PHA reviewed utility rate data that it obtained within the last 12 months, and adjusted its utility allowance schedule if there has been a change of 10% or more in a utility rate since the last time the utility allowance schedule was revised.
PHA Response Yes No
5. HQS Quality Control Inspections. (24 CFR 982.405(b)) A PHA supervisor (or other qualified person) reinspected a sample of units during the PHA fiscal year, which met the minimum sample size required by HUD (see 24 CFR 985.2), for quality control of HQS inspections. The PHA supervisor’s reinspected sample was drawn from recently completed HQS inspections and represents a cross section of neighborhoods and the work of a cross section of inspectors.
PHA Response Yes No
6. HQS Enforcement. (24 CFR 982.404)
The PHA’s quality control sample of case files with failed HQS inspections shows that, for all cases sampled, any cited life-threatening HQS deficiencies were corrected within 24 hours from the inspection and, all other cited HQS deficiencies were corrected within no more than 30 calendar days from the inspection or any PHA-approved extension, or, if HQS deficiencies were not corrected within the required time frame, the PHA stopped housing assistance payments beginning no later than the first of the month following the correction period, or took prompt and vigorous action to enforce the family obligations for (check one):
PHA Response At least 98% of cases sampled Less than 98% of cases sampled Previous edition is obsolete Page 1 of 4 ref. 24 CFR Part 985 form HUD-52648 (01/2024)
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7. Expanding Housing Opportunities. (24 CFR 982.54(d)(5), 982.153(b)(3) and (b)(4), 982.301(a) and 983.301(b)(4) and (b)(12)).
Applies only to PHAs with jurisdiction in metropolitan FMR areas.
Check here if not applicable
(a) The PHA has a written policy to encourage participation by owners of units outside areas of poverty or minority concentration which clearly delineates areas in its jurisdiction that the PHA considers areas of poverty or minority concentration, and which includes actions the PHA will take to encourage owner participation.
PHA Response Yes No
(b) The PHA has documentation that shows that it took actions indicated in its written policy to encourage participation by owners outside areas of poverty and minority concentration.
PHA Response Yes No
(c) The PHA has prepared maps that show various areas, both within and neighboring its jurisdiction, with housing opportunities outside areas of poverty and minority concentration; the PHA has assembled information about job opportunities, schools and services in these areas; and the PHA uses the maps and related information when briefing voucher holders.
PHA Response Yes No
(d) The PHA’s information packet for voucher holders contains either a list of owners who are willing to lease, or properties available for lease, under the voucher program, or a list of other organizations that will help families find units and the list includes properties or organizations that operate outside areas of poverty or minority concentration.
PHA Response Yes No
(e) The PHA’s information packet includes an explanation of how portability works and includes a list of neighboring PHAs with the name, address and telephone number of a portability contact person at each.
PHA Response Yes No
(f) The PHA has analyzed whether voucher holders have experienced difficulties in finding housing outside areas of poverty or minority concentration and, where such difficulties were found, the PHA has considered whether it is appropriate to seek approval of exception payment standard amounts in any part of its jurisdiction and has sought HUD approval when necessary.
PHA Response Yes No
8. Payment Standards. The PHA has adopted payment standards schedule(s) in accordance with § 982.503.
PHA Response Yes No
Enter FMRs and payment standards (PS)
0-BR FMR _________ 1-BR FMR _________ 2-BR FMR _________ 3-BR FMR ________ 4-BR FMR _________ PS ______________ PS ______________ PS ______________ PS ______________ PS ______________ If the PHA has jurisdiction in more than one FMR area, and/or if the PHA has established separate payment standards for a PHA-designated part of an FMR area, attach similar FMR and payment standard comparisons for each FMR area and designated area.
9. Annual Reexaminations. The PHA completes a reexamination for each participating family at least every 12 months. (24 CFR 982.516) PHA Response Yes No
10. Correct Tenant Rent Calculations. The PHA correctly calculates tenant rent in the rental certificate program and the family rent to owner in the rental voucher program. (24 CFR 982, Subpart K)
PHA Response Yes No
11. Initial HQS Inspections. Newly leased units pass HQS inspection within the time period required. This includes both initial and turnover inspections for the PBV program. (24 CFR 982.305; 983.103(b)-(d)).
PHA Response Yes No
12. Periodic HQS Inspections. The PHA has met its periodic inspection requirement for its units under contract (982.405 and 983.103(e)).
PHA Response Yes No
13. Lease-Up. The PHA executes housing assistance contracts for the PHA's number of baseline voucher units, or expends its annual allocated budget authority.
PHA Response Yes No
14a. Family Self-Sufficiency Enrollment. The PHA has enrolled families in FSS as required. (24 CFR 984.105) Applies only to PHAs required to administer an FSS program .
Check here if not applicable
PHA Response
a. Number of mandatory FSS slots (Count units funded under the FY 1992 FSS incentive awards and in FY 1993 and later through 10/20/1998. Exclude units funded in connection with Section 8 and Section 23 project-based contract terminations; public housing demolition, disposition and replacement; HUD multifamily property sales; prepaid or terminated mortgages under section 236 or section 221(d)(3); and Section 8 renewal funding. Subtract the number of families that successfully completed their contracts on or after 10/21/1998.) or, Number of mandatory FSS slots under HUD-approved exception Previous edition is obsolete Page 2 of 4 ref. 24 CFR Part 985 form HUD-52648 (01/2024)
b. Number of FSS families currently enrolled
c. Portability: If you are the initial PHA, enter the number of families currently enrolled in your FSS program, but who have moved under portability and whose Section 8 assistance is administered by another PHA Percent of FSS slots filled (b + c divided by a)
14b. Percent of FSS Participants with Escrow Account Balances. The PHA has made progress in supporting family self-sufficiency as measured by the percent of currently enrolled FSS families with escrow account balances. (24 CFR 984.305) Applies only to PHAs required to administer an FSS program .
Check here if not applicable
PHA Response Yes No
Portability: If you are the initial PHA, enter the number of families with FSS escrow accounts currently enrolled in your FSS program, but who have moved under portability and whose Section 8 assistance is administered by another PHA Deconcentration Bonus Indicator (Optional and only for PHAs with jurisdiction in metropolitan FMR areas).
The PHA is submitting with this certification data which show that:
(1) Half or more of all Section 8 families with children assisted by the PHA in its principal operating area resided in low poverty census tracts at the end of the last PHA FY;
(2) The percent of Section 8 mover families with children who moved to low poverty census tracts in the PHA’s principal operating area during the last PHA FY is at least two percentage points higher than the percent of all Section 8 families with children who resided in low poverty census tracts at the end of the last PHA FY;
or
(3) The percent of Section 8 mover families with children who moved to low poverty census tracts in the PHA’s principal operating area over the last two PHA FYs is at least two percentage points higher than the percent of all Section 8 families with children who resided in low poverty census tracts at the end of the second to last PHA FY.
PHA Response Yes No If yes, attach completed deconcentration bonus indicator addendum.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge, the above responses are true and correct for the PHA fiscal year indicated above. I also certify that, to my present knowledge, there is not evidence to indicate seriously deficient performance that casts doubt on the PHA’s capacity to administer Section 8 rental assistance in accordance with Federal law and regulations.
Warning: Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including confinement for up to 5 years, fines, and civil and administrative penalties. (18 U.S.C. §§ 287, 1001, 1010, 1012, 1014; 31 U.S.C. §3729, 3802).
Executive Director, signature Chairperson, Board of Commissioners, signature ___________________________________________________________ Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Date (mm/dd/yyyy) _________________________________________ The PHA may include with its SEMAP certification any information bearing on the accuracy or completeness of the information used by the PHA in providing its certification.
Previous edition is obsolete Page 3 of 4 ref. 24 CFR Part 985 form HUD-52648 (01/2024)
SEMAP Certification - Addendum for Reporting Data for Deconcentration Bonus Indicator Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ____________________________
PHA Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Principal Operating Area of PHA _____________________________________________________________________ (The geographic entity for which the Census tabulates data) Special Instructions for State or regional PHAs.Complete a copy of this addendum for each metropolitan area or portion of a metropolitan area (i.e., principal operating areas) where the PHA has assisted 20 or more Section 8 families with children in the last completed PHA FY. HUD will rate the areas separately and the separate ratings will then be weighted by the number of assisted families with children in each area and averaged to determine bonus points. 2020 Census Poverty Rate of Principal Operating Area __________________________________________________ Criteria to Obtain Deconcentration Indicator Bonus Points To qualify for bonus points, a PHA must complete the requested information and answer yes for only one of the 3 criteria below. However, State and regional PHAs must always complete line 1) b for each metropolitan principal operating area. 1) __________ a. Number of Section 8 families with children assisted by the PHA in its principal operating area at the end of the last PHA FY who live in low poverty census tracts. A low poverty census tract is a tract with a poverty rate at or below the overall poverty rate for the principal operating area of the PHA, or at or below 10% whichever is greater. __________ b. Total Section 8 families with children assisted by the PHA in its principal operating area at the end of the last PHA FY. __________ c. Percent of all Section 8 families with children residing in low poverty census tracts in the PHA’s principal operating area at the end of the last PHA FY (line a divided by line b).
Is line c 50% or more? Yes No
2) __________ a. Percent of all Section 8 families with children residing in low poverty census tracts in the PHA's principal operating area at the end of the last completed PHA FY.
__________ b. Number of Section 8 families with children who moved to low poverty census tracts during the last completed PHA FY. __________ c. Number of Section 8 families with children who moved during the last completed PHA FY. __________ d. Percent of all Section 8 mover families with children who moved to low poverty census tracts during the last PHA fiscal year (line b divided by line c).
Is line d at least two percentage points higher than line a? Yes No 3) __________ a. Percent of all Section 8 families with children residing in low poverty census tracts in the PHA's principal operating area at the end of the second to last completed PHA FY.
__________ b. Number of Section 8 families with children who moved to low poverty census tracts during the last two completed PHA FYs. __________ c. Number of Section 8 families with children who moved during the last two completed PHA FYs. __________ d. Percent of all Section 8 mover families with children who moved to low poverty census tracts over the last two completed PHA FYs (line b divided by line c).
Is line d at least two percentage points higher than line a? Yes No If one of the 3 criteria above is met, the PHA may be eligible for 5 bonus points.
See instructions above concerning bonus points for State and regional PHAs.
Previous edition is obsolete ref. 24 CFR Part 985
form HUD-52648 (01/2024)
A Regular Meeting of the Water Authority was held in the Auditorium, Pico Rivera Senior Center, 9200 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera, California.
Meeting was jointly held with the City Council, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority. Items appear as listed on the combined agenda for the meeting of March 24, 2026.
Authority President Camacho called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
PRESENT: Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT: None
*Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz arrived at 6:03 p.m.
*Councilmember/Commissioner Lara left the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
Water Authority:
14. Minutes:
• Approved Water Authority regular meeting of February 24, 2026
15. Vendor Agreements to Ferguson Water Works and S & J Supply Company for General Water Inventory Supplies. (500)
1. Awarded a Vendor Agreement, in a form approved by the General Counsel, to Ferguson Waterworks, to provide the purchase and acquisition of general water inventory supplies Category A and Category C for an annual amount of up to $175,000 and a not-to-exceed total of $525,000 for a three (3) year term;
2. Awarded a Vendor Agreement, in a form approved by the General Counsel, to S & J Supply Co., to provide the purchase and acquisition of general water inventory supplies Category B for an annual amount of up to $150,000 and a not-to-exceed total of $450,000 for a three (3) year term; and
3. Authorized the Public Works Director to process change orders in an amount not-to-exceed 10% of the total agreement amounts, up to a combined contract amount of $100,000 for emergency unforeseen contingencies.
Agreement No. WA-26-81 Agreement No. WA-26-82
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Motion by Vice President Dr. Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 14 and 15. Motion carries by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Garcia, Lara, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lutz
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION: None REGULAR AGENDA: None
ADJOURNMENT:
President Camacho adjourned the Water Authority meeting at 7:26 p.m. in memory of Todd Marquez, brother of former Sheriff’s Captain Phillip Marquez. There being no objection it was so ordered.
PRESENT: Garcia, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT: Lara
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Gustavo V. Camacho, President
ATTEST:
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Cynthia Ayala, CMC, Authority Secretary
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the Water Authority regular meeting dated March 24, 2026, and approved by the Water Authority on June 23, 2026.
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Cynthia Ayala, CMC, Authority Secretary
To: President and Commissioners
From: Executive Director
Meeting Date: June 23, 2026
Subject: AGREEMENT WITH WECK LABORATORIES, INC. FOR POTABLE
WATER ANALYTICAL AND SAMPLING SERVICES RELATED TO
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Recommendation:
1. Award a three (3) year contract with two (2), one-year renewal options with Weck Laboratories, Inc., for potable water analytical and sampling services related to public water supply for an annual amount of $250,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $750,000; and
2. Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute the contract in a form approved by the General Counsel.
Strategic Priority:
4 - Health, Wellness & Safety - Create a safe and thriving City with low crime and high standards for health and wellness.
Strategy:
4.4 Promote healthy living to maintain a thriving population.
Fiscal Impact:
Sufficient appropriations have been included in the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 Budget within the Water Fund (Account No. 550.40.4910-54500) to cover the annual cost for water analytical and sampling services for the three (3) year term of the agreement, and any future extensions. No additional appropriations are required at this time.
Background:
The Pico Rivera Water Authority (RPWA) is required to conduct routine potable water sampling and laboratory analysis to comply with Federal and State drinking water regulations administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). These compliance Back to Outline 14
WATER AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2026 AGREEMENT WITH WECK LABORATORIES, INC. FOR POTABLE WATER
ANALYTICAL AND SAMPLING SERVICES RELATED TO PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
requirements include extensive testing for chemical, bacterial, nitrate, copper, PFAS (perand polyfluoroalkyl substances), and other regulated contaminants in the City’s groundwater wells, distribution system, and water treatment facilities. Laboratory services must also provide expedited reporting, electronic data submission to the SWRCB and the City’s water management database, immediate notification of Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) exceedances, and resampling when required.
Discussion:
On March 18, 2026, the City released a Request for Bids (RFB) through the City’s online procurement portal, PlanetBids, for water analytical and sampling services related to the City’s public water supply system. The scope of services requires the selected laboratory perform testing and sampling in accordance with more than twenty EPA-approved analytical methods, provide standard laboratory result turnaround times of approximately five (5) to seven (7) days, and maintain the capability to perform expedited EPA sampling services as necessary to ensure continued compliance with regulations established by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Bid Proposals were due on April 21, 2026, and the City received six (6) proposals. To ensure a fair comparison of bids, the RFB requested that vendors submit bid prices for a specified testing method with a designated turnaround time mandated by the State for the City. Vendors were required to submit bids on 26 testing services in the RFB, and the vendor offering the lowest bid across all services would be deemed the lowest bidder.
The prices requested in the RFB were based on a single estimate requirement, and the City did not specify a quantity for the term of the contract, allowing flexibility to include retesting due to elevated bacterial levels or poor sampling, or to adjust testing frequency, which regulatory bodies routinely change.
Historically, expenditures for these services have increased as regulatory requirements have expanded, particularly with the implementation of PFAS monitoring and sampling programs. In addition, operational conditions have contributed to higher testing costs, as certain regulatory sampling events require weekly monitoring and, when bacteriological samples indicate elevated bacterial levels or sample integrity is compromised, mandatory resampling and confirmatory testing must be performed to maintain regulatory compliance. These evolving requirements have shifted historical expenditure trends and increased the frequency and complexity of laboratory services required to ensure the City's drinking water remains safe and fully compliant with all applicable regulatory standards. Based on ten months of testing at comparable testing rates, the City estimates it will expend a total of $250,000 in FY 2025-26.
WATER AUTHORITY AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2026 AGREEMENT WITH WECK LABORATORIES, INC. FOR POTABLE WATER
ANALYTICAL AND SAMPLING SERVICES RELATED TO PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
The bids received are summarized below:
Contractor Total Bid
Weck Laboratories $2,426
Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater West, LLC $2,595 Alpha Analytical Laboratories Inc. $2,631
Babock Laboratories Inc. $4,028
Positive Lab Services $4,896
I-2_I Solution, Inc. $8,109
Upon reviewing and evaluating the bids, Weck Laboratories was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Given the current testing requirements, historical expenditure trends for ongoing testing at three (3) water sites, and the anticipated commencement of operations at Plant 3 next year, the staff considers an annual expenditure of $250,000 sufficient to cover all testing at these sites. Should the State revise the sampling requirements, the staff will reassess the sampling services and implement the necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
Conclusion:
Staff recommend awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Weck Laboratories for potable water analytical and sampling services related to public water supply for a term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year renewal options to extend under mutual agreement, for an annual amount not to exceed $250,000. The total compensation shall not exceed $750,000 over the next three years. In addition, authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute the agreement on a form approved by the General Counsel.
Steve Carmona
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Enclosure: 1) Professional Services Agreement
AGREEMENT NO. _______
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE PICO RIVERA WATER AUTHORITY
AND WECK LABORATORIES, INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the Pico Rivera Water Authority, a division of the City of Pico Rivera (“PRWA”) and Weck Laboratories, Inc., (“Consultant”). PRWA and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as “Parties.”
1. RECITALS.
1.1 The PRWA has determined that it requires professional services from a consultant to provide potable water analytical and sampling services.
1.2 Consultant represents that it is fully qualified to perform such professional services by virtue of its experience and the training, education and expertise of its principals and employees. Consultant further represents that it is willing to accept responsibility for performing such services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the performance by the Parties of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
2. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS.
The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and made a material part of this Agreement.
3. DEFINITIONS.
3.1 “Scope of Services”: Such professional services as are set forth in the Consultant’s proposal dated April 13, 2026 to PRWA attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference.
3.2 “Approved Fee Schedule”: Such compensation rates as are set forth in the Consultant’s proposal dated April 13, 2026, to PRWA attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”
3.3 “Commencement Date”: July 1, 2026
3.4 “Expiration Date”: June 30, 2029
4. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall commence at 12:00 a.m. on the Commencement Date and shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on the Expiration Date unless extended by written agreement of the Parties or terminated in accordance with Section 22 below. 14a
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5. CONSULTANT’S SERVICES.
5.1 Consultant shall perform the services identified in the Scope of Services.
PRWA shall have the right to request, in writing, changes in the Scope of Services. Any such changes mutually agreed upon by the Parties, and any corresponding increase or decrease in compensation, shall be incorporated by written amendment to this Agreement. In no event shall the total compensation and costs payable to Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) unless specifically approved in advance, in writing, by PRWA.
5.2 Consultant shall perform all work to the highest professional standards of Consultant’s profession and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to PRWA.
6. COMPENSATION.
6.1 PRWA agrees to compensate Consultant for the services provided under this Agreement, and Consultant agrees to accept in full satisfaction for such services, payment in accordance with the Approved Fee Schedule.
6.2 Consultant shall submit to PRWA an invoice, on a monthly basis or less frequently, for the services performed pursuant to this Agreement. Each invoice shall itemize the services rendered during the billing period and the amount due. Within ten (10) business days of receipt of each invoice, PRWA shall notify Consultant in writing of any disputed amounts included on the invoice. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, PRWA shall pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. PRWA shall not withhold applicable taxes or other authorized deductions from payments made to Consultant.
6.3 Payments for any services requested in writing by PRWA and not included in the Scope of Services shall be made to Consultant by PRWA on a time-and-materials basis using Consultant’s standard fee schedule. Fees for such additional services shall be paid within sixty (60) days of the date Consultant issues an invoice to PRWA for such services.
7. BUSINESS LICENSE.
Consultant shall obtain a City of Pico Rivera business license prior to commencing performance under this Agreement.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Consultant shall keep informed of State, Federal and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations that in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall at all times comply with such laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. Without limiting the generality Professional Services Agreement
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of the foregoing, if Consultant is an out-of-state corporation or LLC, it must be qualified and registered to do business in the State of California pursuant to sections 2105 and 17708.02 of the California Corporations Code. The PRWA, its officers and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of Consultant to comply with this Section.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the services to be performed by Consultant under this Agreement, or which would conflict in any manner with the performance of its services hereunder. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall not perform any work for another person or entity for whom Consultant was not working at the Commencement Date if both: (i) such work would require Consultant to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute; and (ii) PRWA has not consented in writing prior to Consultant’s performance of such work.
10.PERSONNEL.
Consultant represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the services identified in the Scope of Services. All such services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such services. Consultant reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to the performance of Consultant’s services under this Agreement, but PRWA reserves the right, for good cause, to require Consultant to exclude any employee from performing services on PRWA’s premises. Marilyn Romero shall be Consultant’s project administrator and shall have direct responsibility for management of Consultant’s performance under this Agreement. No change shall be made in Consultant’s project administrator without PRWA’s prior written consent.
11.OWNERSHIP OF WRITTEN PRODUCTS.
All reports, documents or other written material (“written products”) developed by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be and remain the property of PRWA without restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by PRWA. Consultant may take and retain copies of such written products as desired, but no such written products shall be the subject of a copyright application by Consultant. If any state, federal, or local law requires mandatory copyright protection for Consultant’s work product, PRWA shall comply with such laws to the extent feasible.
12.INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT.
12.1 Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to PRWA, a wholly independent contractor. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of PRWA or otherwise to act on behalf of PRWA as an agent. Neither PRWA nor any of its officers, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Professional Services Agreement
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Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement.
Consultant shall not at any time represent that it is, or that any of its agents or employees are, in any manner employees of PRWA.
12.2 The Parties further acknowledge and agree that nothing in this Agreement shall create or be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, joint-employer relationship, or any other relationship between Consultant or Consultant’s employees except as set forth in this Agreement.
12.3 PRWA shall have no direct or indirect control over Consultant’s employees or sub-consultants with respect to wages, hours, and working conditions. In addition, PRWA shall not deduct from the Compensation paid to Consultant any sums required for Social Security, withholding taxes, FICA, state disability insurance or any other federal, state or local tax or charge which may or may not be in effect or hereinafter enacted or required as a charge or withholding on the compensation paid to Consultant, Consultant’s employees or subconsultants. PRWA shall have no responsibility to provide Consultant, its employees or subconsultants with workers’ compensation insurance or any other insurance.
12.4 The Parties further acknowledges the following: (i) that Consultant shall provide the services outlined in the Scope of Services directly to PRWA; (ii) Consultant maintains a business location at the address listed under Section 20 that is separate and distinct from the PRWA; (iii) Consultant contracts with other businesses to provide the same or similar services and maintains a clientele without restriction from the PRWA; (iv) Consultant advertises and holds itself out to the public as available to provide the same or similar services; (v) unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, Consultant provides its own tools, vehicles, and equipment necessary for performing the Scope of Services; (vi) Consultant has proposed and negotiated its own rates; and (vii) consistent with the nature and demands of the project and the PRWA’s business hours, Consultant may set its own hours and location of work.
13.CONFIDENTIALITY.
All data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without prior written consent by PRWA. PRWA shall grant such consent if disclosure is legally required. Upon request, all PRWA data and any copies thereof shall be returned to PRWA upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
14.NON-LIABILITY OF PRWA OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.
No official or employee of the PRWA shall be personally liable to Consultant in the event of any default or breach by PRWA, or for any amount which may become due to Consultant.
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15.INDEMNIFICATION.
15.1 The Parties agree that PRWA, its officers, agents, elected and appointed officials, employees, affiliated public agencies and volunteers should, to the extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to PRWA. Consultant acknowledges that PRWA would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of Consultant’s commitment to indemnify and protect PRWA as set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
15.2 To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend PRWA, its officers, agents, elected and appointed officials, employees, affiliated public agencies and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, causes of action, losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from or arising out of any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, servants, agents, or subconsultants in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by counsel of PRWA’s choice and expert witness fees and consultant fees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s Services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
15.3 PRWA shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due Consultant under this Agreement any amount due PRWA from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to pay PRWA promptly any indemnification arising under this Section 15 or related to Consultant’s failure to either: (i) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement or (ii) comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws.
15.4 The obligations of Consultant under this Section 15 will not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act or similar act. Consultant expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to PRWA, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
15.5 Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Section 15 from each and every subconsultant or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. In the event Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity Professional Services Agreement
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obligations from others as required herein, Consultant agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend PRWA, its officers, agents, elected and appointed officials, employees, affiliated public agencies and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, causes of action, losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from or arising out of any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of Consultant’s subconsultants or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by counsel of PRWA’s choice and expert witness fees and consultant fees.
15.6 PRWA does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against Consultant because of the acceptance by PRWA, or the deposit with PRWA, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense.
15.7 PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNITY. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subconsultant of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the PRWA, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PRWA for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subconsultants, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of PRWA.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subconsultants providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by PRWA, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of PRWA and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by PRWA for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
16.INSURANCE.
16.1 During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect insurance against claims for death or injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. Such insurance shall be of the types and in the amounts as set forth below:
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Insurance covering all operations by or on behalf of Consultant providing insurance for bodily injury liability and property damage liability for the following and including coverage for:
16.1.1.1 Premises, operations, and mobile equipment
16.1.1.2 Products and completed operations
16.1.1.3 Broad form property damage (including completed operations)
16.1.1.4 Explosion, collapse, and underground hazards
16.1.1.5 Personal Injury
16.1.1.6 Contractual liability
in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence combined single limit; Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for products/completed operation; Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate (General aggregate must apply separately to Consultant’s work under this Agreement.); and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) umbrella or excess liability.
16.1.2 Automobile Liability Insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles utilized by Consultant, its employees or subconsultants, in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
16.1.3 Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by the laws of the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
16.1.4 Professional Liability Insurance against errors and omissions in the performance of the work under this Agreement with coverage limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence of claim/ Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate.
16.2 Consultant shall require each of its subconsultants, if any, to maintain insurance coverage that meets all of the requirements of this Agreement.
16.3 The policy or policies required by this Agreement shall be issued by an insurer admitted in the State of California and with a rating of at least A:VII in the latest edition of Best’s Insurance Guide.
16.4 Consultant agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance in full force and effect PRWA may either: (i) immediately terminate this Agreement; or (ii) take out the necessary insurance and pay, at Consultant’s expense, the premium thereon.
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16.5 At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain on file with PRWA’s Risk Manager a certificate or certificates of insurance showing that the aforesaid policies are in effect in the required amounts and, for the general liability and automobile liability policies, naming the PRWA as an additional insured. Consultant shall, prior to commencement of work under this Agreement, file with PRWA’s Risk Manager such certificate(s).
16.6 Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Consultant shall provide such proof to PRWA at least two weeks prior to the expiration of the coverages.
16.7 The general liability and automobile policies of insurance required by this Agreement shall contain an endorsement naming PRWA, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds. All of the policies required under this Agreement shall contain an endorsement providing that the policies cannot be canceled or reduced except on thirty days’ prior written notice to PRWA. Consultant agrees to require its insurer to modify the certificates of insurance to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word “endeavor” with regard to any notice provisions.
16.8 The general liability and automobile policies of insurance provided by Consultant shall be primary to any coverage available to PRWA. Any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by PRWA, its officers, employees, agents or volunteers, shall be in excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
16.9 All insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement shall not prohibit Consultant, and Consultant’s employees, agents or subconsultants, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the PRWA.
16.10 Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the PRWA. At the option of PRWA, Consultant shall either reduce or eliminate the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to PRWA, or Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and expenses.
16.11 Procurement of insurance by Consultant shall not be construed as a limitation of Consultant’s liability or as full performance of Consultant’s duties to indemnify, hold harmless and defend under Section 15 of this Agreement.
16.12 If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the PRWA requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the PRWA.
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17.MUTUAL COOPERATION.
17.1 PRWA shall provide Consultant with all pertinent data, documents and other requested information as is reasonably available to PRWA for the proper performance of Consultant’s services under this Agreement.
17.2 In the event any claim or action is brought against PRWA relating to Consultant’s performance in connection with this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance that PRWA may require.
18.RECORDS AND INSPECTIONS.
Consultant shall maintain full and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement for a period of three years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement. PRWA shall have the right to access and examine such records, without charge, during normal business hours. PRWA shall further have the right to audit such records, to make transcripts therefrom and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings, and activities.
19.PERMITS AND APPROVALS.
Consultant shall obtain, at its sole cost and expense, all permits and regulatory approvals necessary in the performance of this Agreement. This includes, but shall not be limited to, encroachment permits and building and safety permits and inspections.
20.NOTICES.
Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on: (i) the day of delivery if delivered by hand, facsimile, email, or overnight courier service during Consultant’s and PRWA’s regular business hours; or (ii) on the third business day following deposit in the United States mail if delivered by mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses listed below (or to such other addresses as the Parties may, from time to time, designate in writing).
If to PRWA: If to Consultant:
Steve Carmona, Executive Director
Pico Rivera Water Authority
PO Box 1016
6615 Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660-1016
Agustin Pierri, President
Weck Laboratories, Inc.
14859 Clark Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745
With a courtesy copy to:
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, General Counsel
13181 Crossroads Parkway North
Suite 400 – West Tower
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City of Industry, CA 91746
Facsimile: (562) 692-2244
21.SURVIVING COVENANTS.
The Parties agree that the covenants contained in Sections 13, 15 and Paragraph 17.2 of Section 17, of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
22.TERMINATION.
22.1. PRWA shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason on five (5) calendar days’ written notice to Consultant. Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason on sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice to PRWA. The effective date of termination shall be upon the date specified in the notice of termination. Consultant agrees that in the event of such termination, PRWA’s obligation to pay Consultant shall be limited to payment only for those services satisfactorily rendered, as solely determined by the PRWA, prior to the effective date of termination.
Consultant agrees to cease all work under this Agreement on or before the effective date of any notice of termination. All PRWA data, documents, objects, materials or other tangible things shall be returned to PRWA upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
22.2 If PRWA terminates this Agreement due to no fault or failure of performance by Consultant, then Consultant shall be paid based on the work satisfactorily performed, as solely determined by the PRWA, at the time of termination. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to Consultant for the full performance of the services required by this Agreement.
23.ASSIGNMENT.
Consultant shall not delegate, transfer, subcontract or assign its duties or rights hereunder, either in whole or in part, without PRWA’s prior written consent, and any attempt to do so shall be void and of no effect. PRWA shall not be obligated or liable under this Agreement to any Party other than Consultant.
24.NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
24.1 In the performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee, subconsultant, or employment applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that subconsultants, employees, and employment applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation.
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24.2 Consultant will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Consultant state either that it is an equal opportunity employer or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation.
24.3 Consultant will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement except contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
25.WARRANTIES.
25.1 Each Party has received independent legal advice from its attorneys with respect to the advisability of entering into and executing this Agreement, or been provided with an opportunity to receive independent legal advice and has freely and voluntarily waived and relinquished the right to do so. Each Party who has not obtained independent counsel acknowledges that the failure to have independent legal counsel will not excuse such Party’s failure to perform under this Agreement.
25.2 In executing this Agreement, each Party has carefully read this Agreement, knows the contents thereof, and has relied solely on the statements expressly set forth herein and has placed no reliance whatsoever on any statement, representation, or promise of any other party, or any other person or entity, not expressly set forth herein, nor upon the failure of any other party or any other person or entity to make any statement, representation or disclosure of any matter whatsoever.
25.3 It is agreed that each Party has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement, and that the person executing this Agreement on behalf of either Party has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind such Party to the provisions of this Agreement.
26.CAPTIONS.
26.1 The captions appearing at the commencement of the sections hereof, and in any paragraph thereof, are descriptive only and for convenience in reference to this Agreement. Should there be any conflict between such heading, and the section or paragraph thereof at the head of which it appears, the section or paragraph thereof, as the case may be, and not such heading, shall control and govern in the construction of this Agreement.
26.2 Masculine or feminine pronouns shall be substituted for the neuter form and vice versa, and the plural shall be substituted for the singular form and vice versa, in any place or places herein in which the context requires such substitution(s).
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27.NON-WAIVER.
27.1 The waiver by PRWA or Consultant of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant or condition or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained. In no event shall the making by PRWA of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by PRWA of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Consultant, and the making of any such payment by PRWA shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to PRWA with regard to such breach or default. No term, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived by PRWA or Consultant unless in writing.
27.2 Each right, power and remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or otherwise shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right, power, or remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or otherwise. The exercise, the commencement of the exercise, or the forbearance of the exercise by any Party of any one or more of such rights, powers or remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by such Party of any of all of such other rights, powers or remedies.
27.3 Consultant shall not be liable for any failure to perform if Consultant presents acceptable evidence, in PRWA’s sole judgment, that such failure was due to causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
28.COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES.
In the event legal action shall be necessary to enforce any term, covenant or condition herein contained, the Party prevailing in such action, whether reduced to judgment or not, shall be entitled to its reasonable court costs, including accountants’ fees and expert witness fees, if any, and attorneys’ fees expended in such action. The venue for any litigation shall be Los Angeles County, California.
29.SEVERABILITY.
If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, then such term or provision shall be amended to, and solely to, the extent necessary to cure such invalidity or unenforceability, and in its amended form shall be enforceable. In such event, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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30.GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
31.COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be signed in any one or more counterparts all of which taken together shall be but one and the same Agreement. Any signed copy of this Agreement or of any other document or agreement referred to herein, or copy or counterpart thereof, delivered by facsimile or email transmission, shall for all purposes be treated as if it were delivered containing an original manual signature of the Party whose signature appears in the facsimile or email and shall be binding upon such Party in the same manner as though an originally signed copy had been delivered.
32.ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
All documents referenced as exhibits in this Agreement are hereby incorporated in this Agreement. In the event of any material discrepancy between the express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any document incorporated herein by reference, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. This instrument contains the entire Agreement between PRWA and Consultant with respect to the transactions contemplated herein. No other prior oral or written agreements are binding upon the Parties. Amendments hereto or deviations herefrom shall be effective and binding only if made in writing and executed by PRWA and Consultant.
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TO EFFECTUATE THIS AGREEMENT, the Parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Agreement on the dates set forth below. “PRWA” “CONSULTANT”
PICO RIVERA WATER AUTHORITY WECK LABORATORIES, INC.
Steve Carmona, Executive Director Agustin Pierre, President Dated: Dated:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cynthia Ayala, Authority Secretary Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, General Counsel
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SCOPE OF SERVICES & APPROVED FEE SCHEDULE
ATTACHMENT A
BID PROPOSAL FORM
Potable Water Analytical and Sampling Services
Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total
1 EPA Method 533 1 EA.
2 EPA Method 521 1 EA.
3 EPA Method 200.7* 1 EA.
4 General Minerals & Inorganic Chemicals (Title 22)
SM 2320B
1 EA.
5 General Physical SM 2120B, EPA 140.1, EPA
180.1
1 EA.
6 Heterotrophic Plate Count
SM 9215B, SM 9215E
1 EA.
7 EPA Method 508.1 1 EA.
8 EPA Method 524.2** 1 EA.
9 EPA Method 552.3 or 557 1 EA.
10 EPA Method 314.0 1 EA.
11 Free Chlorine SM 4500Cl-G 1 EA.
12 EPA Method 100.2 1 EA.
13 EPA Method 200.7* 1 EA.
14 EPA Method 200.8* 1 EA.
15 Total Coliform and E.Coli by P/A Colilert
SM 9223B
1 EA.
16 Specific Conductance (EC) SM 2510B 1 EA.
17 TDS SM 2540C 1 EA.
18 Volatile Organic Compounds EPA Method
524.2***
1 EA.
19 EPA Method 218.6 or 218.7 1 EA.
20 EPA Method 1613B (Dioxin) 1 EA.
21 EPA Method 533
5-7 Day Turn Around Time
1 EA.
22 EPA Method 521
5-7 Day Turn Around Time
1 EA.
23 Filed Blank EPA Method 533 1 EA.
24 Mico Per Batch-Holiday Fee 1 EA.
25 Micro Per Batch-Weekend Fee 1 EA.
26 Sampling per hour 1 EA.
TOTAL
200.00 200.0
150.00 150.00
15.00 15.00
300.00 300.00
25.00 25.00
25.00 25.00
85.00 85.00
85.00 85.00 120.00 120.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 25.00
180.00 180.00
15.00 15.00
15.00 15.00
20.00 20.00
20.00 20.00
20.00 20.00
85.00 85.00
50.00 50.00
225.00 225.00
260.00 260.00 195.00 195.00 150.00 150.00 50.00 50.00
40.00 40.00
65.00 65.00
2,455.00 170.00 170.00 220.00 200.00 221.00 221.00 2,426.00 220.00
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Guarantee - EPA Method 533 collected samples provided to the laboratory must meet PRWA delivery of 5-7 day Turn Around Time (TAT) and the ability to expedite EPA Method 521 to comply with SWRCB (TAT).
• Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for 90 calendar days after the Bid submission.
• If services are requested from the Bidder, the Bidder shall provide evidence of insurance coverage by an admitted California insurer legally licensed and qualified to conduct business in the State of California, following the provisions described herein, before the commencement of services. The required insurance coverage shall be maintained for the duration of the work provided.
• You are required to possess insurance and a business license per the City of Pico Rivera Municipal Codes.
• Submit a copy of the labs' Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) Certification with Invitation for Bid for verification
In submitting this Bid, Bidder agrees to comply with the terms and conditions illustrated in this RFB.
Person from your company who completed the bid package:
Signature: Date:
Printed Name and Title:
E-Mail: _____________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
4/13/26
Agustin Pierri, Ph.D. - President
[email protected]
626-336-2139
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TERMS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW REQUIREMENTS
1. This Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute “public works” as defined in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code (“Chapter 1”). Further, Consultant acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to (a) Chapter 1 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) implementing such statutes. Therefore, as to those Services that are “public works”, Consultant shall comply with and be bound by all the terms, rules and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein.
2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by California law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 above.
3. Consultant shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5, and has provided proof of registration to PRWA prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform work with any subconsultant that is not registered with DIR pursuant to Section 1725.5. Consultant and subconsultants shall maintain their registration with the DIR in effect throughout the duration of this Agreement. If the Consultant or any subconsultant ceases to be registered with DIR at any time during the duration of the project, Consultant shall immediately notify PRWA.
4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, Consultant’s Services are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescribed by DIR regulations.
5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request.
Consultant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing rate of per diem wages, and Consultant shall post such rates at each job site covered by this Agreement.
6. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to PRWA, forfeit $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Consultant or by any subconsultant.
7. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subconsultant to: keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform PRWA of the location of the records.
8. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide PRWA with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within 60 days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of its subconsultants shall submit to PRWA a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement.
9. The Consultant shall not perform Work with any Subconsultant that has been debarred or suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of consultants from public works. The Consultant and Subconsultants shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of this Contract pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of consultants from public works. If the Consultant or any subconsultant becomes debarred or suspended during the duration of the project, the Consultant shall immediately notify PRWA.
10.Consultant acknowledges that eight hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work.
Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to PRWA, forfeit $25.00 for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Consultant or by any subconsultant for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of eight hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight hours per day at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay.
11.California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Consultant hereby certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.”
12.For every subconsultant who will perform work on the project, Consultant shall be responsible for such subconsultant’s compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700, and Consultant shall include in the written contract between it and each subconsultant a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each subconsultant shall comply with those statutory provisions. Consultant shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subconsultant’s compliance, including without limitation, conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subconsultant and upon becoming aware of the failure of the subconsultant to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages.
Consultant shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any failure.
13.To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (at Consultant’s expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to PRWA) PRWA, its officials, officers, employees, agents and independent consultants serving in the role of PRWA officials, and volunteers from and against any demand or claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or omissions listed above by any person or entity (including Consultant, its subconsultants, and each of their officials, officers, employees and agents) in connection with any work undertaken or in connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses. All duties of Consultant under this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager
Meeting Date: June 23, 2026
Subject: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF
THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST READING AND
INTRODUCTION)
Recommendation:
1. Introduce and waive the first reading amending Title 8, Health and Safety of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code; and
2. Find the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3).
Strategic Priority:
4 - Health, Wellness & Safety - Create a safe and thriving City with low crime and high standards for health and wellness.
Strategy:
4.3 Maintain a clean, safe, attractive environment to sustain a high quality of life for residents.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund associated with this ordinance.
Background:
The Pico Rivera Municipal Code (PRMC) requires periodic review and updates to ensure continued consistency with applicable state laws, evolving regulatory requirements, and the City’s operational needs. As state statutes and local practices change over time, amendments to the PRMC are necessary to maintain legal compliance, eliminate outdated provisions, and improve administrative efficiency.
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procedures, and provide greater transparency and predictability for residents, businesses, and staff. By refining ambiguous language and removing redundant or obsolete provisions, the updates will enhance consistency in interpretation and enforcement, thereby better serving the public. Deleted and/or edited language is shown with a strikethrough, and new language is double underlined in the ordinance (Enclosure 1) for ease of reference and review.
Discussion:
The following sections below present the proposed amendments to Title 8 of the Municipal Code and provide a summary and explanation of the corresponding changes.
Title 8, Health and Safety
Chapter 8.12, Garbage and Rubbish
Update Section 8.12.530, Self-hauler, Backhauler, and Third-Party Hauler Permit Requirements, Compliance Steps, and Permit Periods, to strengthen permit, reporting, recordkeeping, inspection, and operational requirements for self-haulers, backhaulers, and third-party haulers operating within the City. The amendments clarify permit requirements and establish additional compliance standards related to source separation, reporting, documentation, transportation practices, and delivery of materials to authorized facilities in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including Senate Bill (SB) 1383 requirements. The amendments also establish enhanced recordkeeping requirements, including maintaining documentation such as weight tickets, manifests, receipts, invoices, and destination records to verify compliance activities. In addition, the amendments strengthen enforcement provisions by clarifying that failure to comply with permit conditions, reporting requirements, recordkeeping standards, inspection procedures, or applicable regulations may result in permit denial, suspension, or revocation.
Chapter 8.60, Demolition and Recycling
Update Sections 8.60.010 Findings; 8.60.020 Definitions; 8.60.030 Threshold for Covered Projects; 8.60.060 Review of Waste Management Plan; and 8.60.070 Compliance with Waste Management Plan for language and grammatical consistency.
The amendments to Section 8.60.020 Definitions also update references to the "WMP Compliance Official" to reflect the City's current organizational structure by changing the Director responsible from Community Development to the Office of Sustainability. In addition, Section 8.60.070 will be revised to reflect applicable state requirements related to construction and demolition (C&D) debris diversion. The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) requires local jurisdictions to divert at least 50% of solid waste from landfills, while the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requires covered construction projects to divert a minimum of 65% of C&D waste. Although the CALGreen standard satisfies state requirements, the City proposes increasing the local C&D diversion requirement from 65% to 75%. This higher standard CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2026
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is consistent with the City's franchise waste management services agreement and supports implementation of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan by further reducing landfill disposal and increasing material recovery.
Environmental Analysis:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and associated Guidelines (“CEQA Guidelines”), the City Council finds that there is no possibility that the project would have a significant negative effect on the environment and, as a result, no further CEQA review is necessary. The determination is in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines which states, a project is exempt from CEQA where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments consist of administrative and regulatory updates and do not authorize or approve any specific development project.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance amending Title 8, Health and Safety of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. The ordinance will be brought for a second reading at the next available regularly scheduled City Council meeting and will become effective 30 days after adoption.
Steve Carmona
SC:VHF:snc
Enclosure: 1) Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PICO
RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Pico Rivera (City), pursuant to the police powers delegated to it by the California Constitution, has the authority to enact laws within its boundaries which promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents, and are not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, periodic amendments to the Pico Rivera Municipal Code (PRMC) are necessary to ensure consistency with state laws, reflect current operational practices, eliminate outdated provisions, and provide clarity to residents, businesses, and City staff; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to Title 8 are intended to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by clarifying administrative procedures, refining business regulations, and updating public safety provisions; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the matter of amendments of the Municipal Code at a legally noticed public hearing held on June 9, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera desires to amend the Pico Rivera Municipal Code as set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council for the City of Pico Rivera finds and declares the foregoing are true and correct and incorporates said recitals fully into this Ordinance as substantive findings.
SECTION 2. Amend Title 8, Health and Safety Sections 8.12.020 Definitions.,
8.12.530 Self-hauler–Permit required., Definitions., 8.60.030 Threshold for covered projects. and 8.60.070 Compliance with waste management plan to read as follows:
8.12.020 Definitions.
The definitions in this section shall govern the construction of this chapter. “Backhauler” means a business that transports recyclable materials or organic waste it generates or purchases back to its own business location for reuse, processing, or lawful recovery activities.
"C&D diversion requirement" means the percentage of construction and demolition debris for each project that must be diverted from landfills.
Enclosure 1
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"C&D generator" means a residential or commercial entity that produces construction and demolition debris.
"Collection" means the operation of gathering together garbage, rubbish and waste material, and transporting the same to the point of disposal.
"Collector" means a solid waste collector with a written franchise, contract or permit for the collection of solid waste, issued as set forth in this chapter, including salvaging or salvage collecting.
"Commercial premises" means any property located within the boundaries of the city, occupied or used for any purpose other than residential uses with less than four dwelling units, authorized or permitted in the PA, C-N, C-C, C-G, CPD and C-M zones, under the provisions of Title 18 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and those mobile home parks, rental housing projects, apartment houses and other multiple dwellings containing four or more dwelling units, where one contract for the collection of refuse for all units within such park, project, house or multiple dwellings is made by the management thereof on behalf of all units thereof.
"Container" means containers, whether residential, multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional, provided for temporary accumulation and collection of solid waste for removal from all premises located within the city. Containers include, but are not limited to, solid waste containers with capacity of at least one cubic yard and roll-off type service containers.
"Contractor" means the person entering into a contract with the Ccity for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish and waste material.
"Disposal" means the complete operation of treating and disposing of the accumulations of rubbish, waste material and the products or residue arising from such treatment.
1. "Exceptional materials" means those wastes and other materials not included in the definition of rubbish, garbage or waste material, including:
a. Any object not easily moved by one person, such as discarded automobile bodies, refrigerators, stoves or other bulky or heavy objects; or b. Waste material resulting from any manufacturing, building or construction operation;
c. Manure, offal, waste from any poultry yard or stable; d. Logs, stumps or limbs from trees exceeding four inches in diameter or three feet in length; and
e. Sod, dirt or similar material.
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2. "Waste material," as used in this subsection, shall be exclusive of that waste material defined in subsection P of this section.
"Garbage" means waste animal and vegetable matter of every kind and character, including such waste food, animal and vegetable matter as accumulates in hotels, restaurants, eating houses and private homes, in the kitchens and on the tables of such places; and also including such waste animal and vegetable matter as accumulates in meat markets, grocery stores and fruit and vegetable markets. The particular designations herein shall not be deemed to exclude the general.
"Householder" means the owner or occupant of any residential dwelling. "Industrial premises" means those premises upon which the primary and principal activities are of an industrial nature and which activities and uses fall within I-L and I-G zones, including those requiring conditional use permits.
"Person" means an individual, group of individuals, and/or any legal entity recognized by the laws of the state.
"Refuse," when used in this chapter without qualification, means any and all garbage, rubbish or waste material located upon or originating in or upon any residential or commercial property in the city, except materials expressly excluded from the terms of this chapter.
"Residential property" means any property occupied or used for any purpose authorized or permitted in the RE, SF, PUD and R-M zones under the provisions of Title 18 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, as may be amended from time to time, and located within the boundaries of the city, except as provided in the definition of commercial premises in subsection E of this section.
"Rubbish or waste material" means all solid waste consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste, such as shrubbery and yard trimmings and clippings, grass, weeds, leaves, wood, chips, paper, pasteboard, cardboard, magazines, books, rubber, rags, carpets, bedding, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, straw, packing materials, glass, crockery, bottles, shelves, tin cans, metals, ashes, cinders, and other similar waste materials which ordinarily accumulated from the operation of a household or business. "Salvage" means refuse for which a permit to treat as salvage has been obtained under this chapter and which includes recyclable material. Salvage is source-separated recyclable materials consisting of source-separated commingled recyclable materials, sourcesseparated recyclable materials, and source-separated single-category recyclable materials. "Salvage collector" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated private organization, or private corporation regularly engaged in the business of providing salvage collection services including those who use third-party haulers.
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"Salvage generator" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated private organization, or corporation which created, accumulates, imports, or causes to be imported into the city salvage which is sold or given to a salvage collector. "Self-hauler" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated private organization, or private corporation engaged in salvaging that it creates, accumulates, imports, or causes to be imported into the city. Any person that self-hauls any solid waste or recyclables within the city without a valid permit shall be subject to all fines, fees, and penalties identified in this chapter. Furthermore, a self-hauler of C&D waste debris must meet all of the following requirements to be considered a self-hauler:
1. C&D material and debris are removed by a licensed construction or demolition company as part of a total service offered by the said company;
2. The licensed construction or demolition company must utilize its own equipment; and
3. The licensed construction or demolition company performs the associated services in the city.
"Third party hauler" means any person or entity, other than the City’s authorized franchise hauler, engaged in the collection or transportation of solid waste, recyclable materials, or organic waste generated within the City. commercial carrier or common carrier who transports salvage or recyclable material at the direction, request, or hiring of a salvage collector.
8.12.530 Self-hauler, Backhauler, and Third-Party Hauler—Permit required.
Every self-hauler within the city shall secure a permit to create, accumulate, import, or cause to be imported or transport salvage. Applications for self-hauler permits required under this chapter shall be filed with the city manager upon printed forms to be prescribed and supplied by the city manager. Within thirty days after receipt of all information requested of an applicant, the city manager shall either grant or deny the self-hauler permit and shall immediately notify the applicant by electronic mail or first-class mail of the action taken. The permit shall provide for the payment of fees to the city in an amount established from time to time by the city manager.
A. Every self-hauler within the City shall secure a permit to create, accumulate, import, cause to be imported, collect, transport, or haul solid waste, recyclable materials, organic waste, salvage, or other discarded materials generated within the City.
B. No person, business, backhauler, or third-party hauler, other than the City’s authorized franchise hauler, shall collect, transport, or haul solid waste, recyclable materials, organic waste, salvage, or other discarded materials generated within the City without first obtaining a permit issued pursuant to this Section.
C. Applications for permits required under this Chapter shall be filed with the City Manager, ORDINANCE NO. ____
or his or her designee, upon forms prescribed and supplied by the City and shall include all required supporting documentation and payment of applicable permit fees established by resolution or administrative policy of the City.
D. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a completed application and all information requested by the City, the City Manager, or designee, shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the permit application and shall notify the applicant by electronic mail or first-class mail of the action taken.
E. Permits issued pursuant to this Section shall:
1. Be valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issuance unless earlier suspended or revoked;
2. Require annual renewal;
3. Be non-transferable; and
4. Be conditioned upon ongoing compliance with this Chapter and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
F. As a condition of permit issuance and continued operation, each self-hauler shall:
1. Source separate solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste in accordance with applicable law;
2. Transport materials in a safe and sanitary manner that prevents leakage, spillage, or scattering of materials;
3. Deliver collected materials only to lawfully authorized and properly permitted solid waste facilities, recycling facilities, organic waste recovery or processing facilities, compost facilities, edible food recovery organizations, or other approved destinations;
4. Maintain records documenting the type, quantity, volume, weight, collection frequency, and destination facility for all materials self-hauled;
5. Submit reports to the City at a frequency and in a format determined by the City city manager or designee;
6. Provide supporting documentation, including but not limited to weight tickets, receipts, invoices, manifests, gate tickets, or similar records substantiating reported information;
7. Maintain all required licenses, vehicle registrations, insurance, and approvals necessary to conduct self-hauling activities; and
8. Permit inspection of vehicles, containers, records, and premises by authorized City representatives at reasonable times for purposes of verifying compliance with this Chapter.
G. Third-party haulers and backhaulers operating pursuant to this Section shall comply with all applicable reporting, recordkeeping, inspection, destination, and source-separation requirements established by the City.
H. Failure to comply with any provision of this Chapter, permit condition, reporting requirement, or applicable law, including failure to submit required reports or documentation, ORDINANCE NO. ____
shall constitute grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a self-hauler, backhauler, or third-party hauler permit.
I. The City Manager, or designee, may establish administrative regulations, forms, reporting requirements, recordkeeping standards, inspection procedures, and operational requirements necessary to implement and enforce this section.
8.60.010 Findings.
A. The City city of Pico Rivera, hereinafter " City city ", finds that the State state of California through its California Waste Management Act of 1989, Assembly Bill 939 (AB 939), requires that each local jurisdiction in the state divert sixty-five percent seventy-five percent of discarded materials.
B. The City city finds that every city and county in California, including Pico Rivera, could face fines up to ten thousand dollars a day for not meeting the above mandated goal.
C. The City city finds that reusing and recycling construction and demolition (C&D C & D) debris is essential to further the City’s city’s efforts to reduce waste and comply with AB 939 goals.
D. The City city finds that C&D C & D debris waste reduction and recycling have been proven to reduce the amount of such material which is landfilled, increase site and worker safety, and be cost effective.
E. The City city finds that, except in unusual circumstances, it is feasible to divert an average of at least sixty-five percent seventy-five percent of all C&D C & D debris from construction, demolition, and renovation projects.
F. The City city finds that, to ensure compliance with this chapter and to ensure that those contractors that comply with this chapter are not placed at a competitive disadvantage, it is necessary to impose a performance security requirement.
8.60.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Applicant" means any individual, firm, limited liability company, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity whatsoever who applies to the City city for the applicable permits to undertake any construction, demolition, or renovation project within the city. "Construction" means the building of any facility or structure or any portion thereof including any tenant improvements to an existing facility or structure. "Construction and demolition debris" means used or discarded materials removed from ORDINANCE NO. ____
premises during construction or renovation of a structure resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition operations on any pavement, house, commercial building, or other structure.
"Conversion rate" means the rate set forth in the standardized conversion rate table approved by the City city pursuant to this chapter for use in estimating the volume or weight of materials identified in a waste management plan.
"Covered project" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.60.030(A). "Deconstruction" means the selective dismantling or removal of materials from buildings before or instead of demolition.
"Demolition" means the decimating, razing, ruining, tearing down or wrecking of any facility, structure, pavement or building, whether in whole or in part, whether interior or exterior. "Divert" means to use material for any purpose other than disposal in a landfill or transformation facility.
"Diversion requirement" means the diversion of at least sixty-five percent seventy-five percent of the total construction and demolition debris generated by a project via reuse or recycling, unless the applicant has been granted an impossibility exemption pursuant to Section 8.60.080, in which case the diversion requirement shall be the maximum feasible diversion rate established by the WMP Compliance Official compliance official for the project.
"Noncovered project" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.60.030(B). "Performance security" means any performance bond, surety bond, money order, letter of credit, or certificate of deposit submitted to the City city pursuant to Section 8.60.050. "Project" means any activity which requires an application for a building or demolition permit or any similar permit from the City city.
"Recycling" means the process of collecting, sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials that would otherwise become solid waste, and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the marketplace. "Renovation" means any change, addition, or modification in an existing structure. "Reuse" means further or repeated use of construction or demolition debris. "Salvage" means the controlled removal of construction or demolition debris from a permitted building or demolition site for the purpose of recycling, reuse, or storage for later recycling or reuse.
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"Waste management plan" means a completed WMP form, approved by the City city for the purpose of compliance with this chapter, submitted by the applicant for any covered or noncovered project.
"WMP Compliance Official" means the Director director of Sustainability community development or the designated staff person(s) authorized and responsible for implementing this chapter.
8.60.030 Threshold for covered projects.
A. Covered Projects. All construction, demolition, and renovation projects within the city, the total costs of which are, or are projected to be, greater than or equal to one hundred thousand dollars ("covered projects") shall comply with this chapter. Failure to comply with any of the terms of this chapter shall subject the project applicant to the full range of enforcement mechanisms set forth in Section 8.60.090.
B. Noncovered Projects. Applicants for construction, demolition, and renovation projects within the city whose total costs are less than one hundred thousand dollars ("noncovered projects") shall be encouraged to divert at least sixty-five percent seventy-five percent of all project-related construction and demolition debris but shall not be required to submit a waste management plan to the WMP Compliance Official.
C. City-Sponsored Projects. All City city -sponsored construction, demolition, and renovation projects, whose total costs are equal to or greater than one hundred thousand dollars, shall be considered "covered projects" for the purposes of this chapter.
D. Compliance as a Condition of Approval. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be listed as a condition of approval on any building or demolition permit issued for a covered project.
8.60.060 Review of waste management plan.
A. Approval: Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, no building or demolition permit shall be issued for any covered project unless and until the WMP Compliance Official compliance official has approved the WMP.
Approval shall not be required, however, where an emergency demolition is required to protect public health or safety, the WMP Compliance Official compliance official shall only approve a WMP if he or she first determines that all of the following conditions have been met:
1. The WMP provides all of the information set forth in Section
8.60.040;
2. The WMP indicates that at least sixty-five percent seventy-five percent of all C&D debris generated by the project will be diverted; ORDINANCE NO. ____
and
3. The applicant has submitted an appropriate performance security in compliance with Section 8.60.050.
If the WMP Compliance Official compliance official determines that these three conditions have been met, he or she shall mark the WMP "Approved", return a copy of the WMP to the applicant, and notify the building division that the WMP has been approved.
B. Nonapproval. If the WMP Compliance Official compliance official determines that the WMP is incomplete or fails to indicate that at least sixty-five percent seventy-five percent of all C&D debris generated by the project will be reused or recycled, he or she shall either:
1. Return the WMP to the applicant marked "Denied", including a statement of reasons, and so notify the Building Official building official, which shall then immediately stop processing the building or demolition permit application; or
2. Return the WMP to the applicant marked "A Further Explanation Required", including a statement of reasons, and so notify the building division, which shall then immediately stop processing the building or demolition permit application.
8.60.070 Compliance with waste management plan.
A. Documentation. Within thirty days after the completion of any covered project, the applicant shall submit to the WMP Compliance Official compliance official documentation that it has met the diversion requirement for the project. The diversion requirement shall be that the applicant has diverted at least sixty-five percent seventy-five percent of the total C&D debris generated by the project via reuse or recycling, unless the applicant has been granted an exemption pursuant to Section 8.60.080, in which case the diversion requirement shall be the maximum feasible diversion rate established by the WMP Compliance Official compliance official for the project. This documentation shall include all of the following:
1. Receipts from the vendor or facility which collected or received each material showing the actual weight or volume of that material;
2. A copy of the previously approved WMP for the project adding the actual volume or weight of each material diverted and landfilled;
3. Any additional information the applicant believes is relevant to determining its efforts to comply in good faith with this chapter.
B. Weighing of Wastes. Applicants shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that all C&D debris diverted or landfilled are measured and recorded using the most ORDINANCE NO. ____
accurate method of measurement available. To the extent practical, all C&D debris shall be weighed by measurement on scales. Such scales shall be in compliance with all regulatory requirements for accuracy and maintenance. For C&D debris for which weighing is not practical due to small size or other considerations, a volumetric measurement shall be used. For conversion of volumetric measurements to weight, the applicant shall use the standardized conversion rates approved by the City city for this purpose.
C. Determination of Compliance and Release of Performance Security. The WMP Compliance Official compliance official shall review the information submitted under subsection 8.60.070(A) and determine whether the applicant has complied with the diversion requirement, as follows:
1. Full Compliance. If the WMP Compliance Official compliance official determines that the applicant has fully complied with the diversion requirement applicable to the project, he or she shall cause the full performance security to be released to the applicant.
2. Good Faith Effort to Comply. If the WMP Compliance Official compliance official determines that the diversion requirement has not been achieved, he or she shall determine on a case-by-case basis whether the applicant has made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter. In making this determination, the WMP Compliance Official compliance official shall consider the availability of markets for the C&D debris landfilled, the size of the project, and the documented efforts of the applicant to divert C&D debris. If the WMP Compliance Official compliance official determines that the applicant has made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter, he or she shall release the performance security, or a portion thereof, to the applicant. Any portion of the performance security not released to the applicant shall be forfeited to the City city, and shall be used for the purposes of promoting recycling within the city.
3. Noncompliance. If the WMP Compliance Official compliance official determines that the applicant has not made a good faith effort to comply with this chapter, or if the applicant fails to submit the documentation required by subsection 8.60.070(A) within the required time period, then the performance security shall be forfeited to the City city. All forfeited performance securities shall be used for the purposes of promoting recycling within the city.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and associated Guidelines (“CEQA Guidelines”), the City Council finds that there is no possibility that the project would have a significant effect on the environment and as a result, no further CEQA review is necessary. The determination is in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines which states, a project is exempt from CEQA where it can be seen ORDINANCE NO. ____
with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments consist of administrative and regulatory updates and do not authorize or approve any specific development project.
SECTION 4. Any provision of the City of Pico Rivera’s Municipal Code inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistency and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage pursuant to Government Code Section 36937.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance causing it to be posted as required by law.
ADOPTED AND PASSED this __ day of ______ 2026.
Gustavo V. Camacho, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Cynthia Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Pico Rivera, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. ____ was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera, held on ______________________, with the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager
Meeting Date: June 23, 2026
Subject: SENATE BILL 707 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND
ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICIES RELATED TO REMOTE
PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC AGENDA POSTING
Recommendation:
1. Approve a resolution adopting procedures for the disruption of remote services during City Council meetings, incorporating new Brown Act amendments related to two-way remote access pursuant to Senate Bill 707; and
2. Approve a resolution adopting a public agenda posting board policy pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.4(c)(3).
Strategic Priority:
1 - Fiscal & Organizational Sustainability - Create a City government build to adapt to change.
Strategy:
1.1 Build a more transparent and sustainable fiscal system to improve trust and efficiency.
Fiscal Impact:
Senate Bill 707 establishes new requirements related to remote public participation, language access, and public outreach. While implementation may result in future costs associated with translation services, accessibility resources, and public engagement efforts, many of the requirements align with existing City practices and services. There is no immediate fiscal impact on the General Fund.
Background:
On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amended the Brown Act to expand public access and participation in local government meetings.
Among its provisions, SB 707 requires eligible legislative bodies to provide hybrid 16 Back to Outline
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meetings through a two-way telephonic or audiovisual platform. The City of Pico Rivera (City) already conducts City Council meetings in an audiovisual hybrid format via Zoom and will continue to do so.
SB 707 also requires legislative bodies to adopt, by July 1, 2026, a policy establishing procedures for recessing and reconvening meetings in the event of a disruption to remote participation and outlining the efforts that will be made to restore service.
In addition to remote participation requirements, SB 707 requires eligible legislative bodies to provide a physical location where members of the public may post translated versions of meeting agendas. Government Code Section 4953.4(c)(3) requires this location to be publicly accessible and reasonably proximate to where translated agendas are posted by the City. To satisfy this requirement, staff have prepared a Public Agenda Posting Board Policy establishing standards for the use, maintenance, and administration of a designated public posting board for translated City Council agendas.
Teleconferencing Changes
Effective July 1, 2026, SB 707 requires eligible legislative bodies to provide the public with the opportunity to attend and participate in meetings through a two-way telephonic or audiovisual platform. The City's existing audiovisual hybrid meeting format substantially satisfies these requirements. Staff will continue to review meeting procedures and technology platforms to ensure ongoing compliance and meaningful public access.
Language Access Requirements
SB 707 requires meeting agendas to be translated into any language spoken by at least twenty percent (20%) of the local population when twenty percent (20%) or more of those speakers speak English less than “very well,” as determined by census data.
According to the 2020–2024 American Community Survey, approximately 24% of Pico Rivera residents speak English less than “very well.” As a result, the City is subject to SB 707 agenda translation requirements and will begin providing translated agenda outlines in accordance with the July 1, 2026, implementation deadline.
Effective July 1, 2026, SB 707 also requires local agencies to provide a physical location where members of the public may post their own translated versions of meeting agendas.
City Management and staff will identify an appropriate public posting location for this purpose in compliance with the statute.
SB 707 further requires legislative bodies to reasonably accommodate members of the public who wish to provide or receive interpretation assistance during public meetings.
While the City is not required to directly provide interpretation services, it must publicize CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2026
SENATE BILL 707 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ADOPTION OF CITY
COUNCIL POLICIES RELATED TO REMOTE PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC AGENDA
POSTING
available options and reasonably support interpretation efforts that do not disrupt the orderly conduct of meetings.
The City currently provides reasonable accommodations, including translation and interpretation assistance, as part of its accessibility efforts. Residents requesting accommodations or language assistance are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 24 to 48 hours in advance of a meeting to allow staff sufficient time to coordinate services.
Staff will continue evaluating language access resources, translation services, and technology solutions to ensure compliance with SB 707 and to further support participation by residents with limited English proficiency.
Public Outreach And Accessibility
SB 707 encourages local agencies to take reasonable steps to increase participation among residents who may face barriers to engaging in public meetings. Effective July 1, 2026, eligible legislative bodies must also make reasonable efforts to encourage participation by groups that do not traditionally participate in public meetings. These efforts may include outreach through media serving non-English-speaking communities, as well as civic, neighborhood, and community-based organizations. Agencies retain broad discretion in how outreach is conducted.
The City remains committed to fostering public engagement through voter education initiatives, digital communications, social media, website resources, community events, multilingual materials, and other outreach efforts. The City Clerk’s Office has long prioritized programs designed to make local government more accessible, transparent, and responsive to residents.
In addition, the City currently provides reasonable accommodations and accessibility support to ensure inclusive participation in public meetings. Staff will continue reviewing accessibility procedures, language access resources, and technology solutions to maintain compliance with applicable requirements and enhance public access to City Council meetings.
Staff will also continue evaluating opportunities to expand awareness of City Council meetings and increase participation opportunities for residents. These ongoing efforts support the goals of SB 707 by promoting transparency, accessibility, and meaningful public engagement in local government.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2026
SENATE BILL 707 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ADOPTION OF CITY
COUNCIL POLICIES RELATED TO REMOTE PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC AGENDA
POSTING
Discussion:
Staff prepared the attached draft Council Policy to comply with the requirements of SB 707 and Government Code Section 54953.4. The proposed policy mirrors State law and establishes procedures for responding to disruptions that affect remote public participation during City Council meetings.
If a disruption occurs that prevents remote participation, the City Council would recess the meeting and make good-faith efforts to restore service for a minimum of one hour. If service is restored, the meeting may reconvene. If service cannot be restored within one hour, the City Council may continue the meeting only after conducting a roll-call vote and making the findings required by Government Code Section 54953.4 that good-faith efforts were made to restore service and that the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the need for remote access.
During any disruption, members of the public would continue to have access to City Council proceedings through:
1) City’s website at www.picoriveraspeaks.org
2) City’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/cityofpicoriveraofficial 3) The meeting location
If adopted, Council Policy would take effect immediately and ensure the City remains compliant with SB 707.
Staff has also prepared a Public Agenda Posting Board policy to satisfy the agenda translation posting requirements established under Government Code Section 54953.4(c)(3). The policy designates a publicly accessible posting location for translated agendas and establishes reasonable standards to ensure the posting area remains orderly, accessible, and limited to its intended purpose. The policy also includes appropriate disclaimers clarifying that translations posted by members of the public are not official City translations and have not been reviewed or certified by the City.
Conclusion:
Adoption of the proposed Council policy on Disruptions to Remote Participation and the Public Agenda Posting Board Policy will assist the City in meeting the requirements of Senate Bill 707 and Government Code Section 54953.4.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT – MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2026
SENATE BILL 707 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ADOPTION OF CITY
COUNCIL POLICIES RELATED TO REMOTE PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC AGENDA
POSTING
Together, these policies strengthen public access, support language accessibility, promote transparency, and ensure the City remains compliant with evolving Brown Act requirements while continuing to provide meaningful opportunities for public participation.
Steve Carmona
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Enclosure(s): 1) Resolution (Meeting Disruption Policy) 2) Resolution (Posting Board Policy)
RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO
RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY FOR
DISRUPTION OF REMOTE PARTICIPATION DURING A COUNCIL
MEETING
WHEREAS, On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amended the Brown Act to enhance public access and participation in meetings of local legislative bodies, including requirements for remote participation through a two-way audiovisual platform; and WHEREAS, SB 707 requires eligible legislative bodies to adopt procedures to ensure continued public access and participation in the event of disruptions affecting remote audiovisual participation during public meetings; and WHEREAS, the City Council currently conducts its meetings in a hybrid format utilizing an audiovisual platform (Zoom) to allow remote public participation and will continue to do so; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to ensure compliance with SB 707 and maintain continuity of public access to meetings, including during periods of technological disruption affecting remote audiovisual participation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera as follows:
SECTION 1. Adoption of Procedures. The City Council hereby adopts the following procedures to be implemented in the event of a disruption affecting remote public participation via audiovisual platform (Zoom) during a City Council meeting:
a. If a disruption occurs that prevents remote audiovisual participation, the City Council shall recess the meeting and direct staff to make good-faith efforts to restore remote access for a minimum of one (1) hour.
b. If remote audiovisual access is restored within one (1) hour, the meeting may reconvene and proceed with remote participation.
c. If remote audiovisual access cannot be restored within one (1) hour, the City Council may resume the meeting only after conducting a roll-call vote and making the findings required under Government Code Section 54953.4, including that good-faith efforts were made to restore service and that the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the need for remote audiovisual participation.
SECTION 2. Compliance with Law. The procedures set forth in this Resolution are adopted in accordance with SB 707 and Government Code Section 54953.4 and Enclosure 1
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shall be implemented to ensure continued public access and participation in City Council meetings.
SECTION 3. Intent. It is the intent of the City Council that these procedures ensure continuity of public access during technological disruptions affecting remote audiovisual participation while allowing the City Council to continue conducting necessary public business.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this resolution and it shall thereupon be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND PASSED this 23rd day of June, 2026.
___________________________________
Gustavo V. Camacho, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ ____________________________________ Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney AYES:
NOES:
RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO
RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PUBLIC AGENDA POSTING
BOARD POLICY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953.4
WHEREAS, On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amended the Ralph M. Brown Act to require eligible legislative bodies to post agendas translated into certain languages under specified circumstances and to make available a physical location for members of the public to post additional translated versions of meeting agendas; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953.4(c)(3) requires an eligible legislative body to provide a physical location that is freely accessible to the public and in reasonable proximity to the location where the legislative body posts translated agendas for members of the public to post additional translations of agendas; and WHEREAS, the City Council currently conducts its meetings in a hybrid format utilizing an audiovisual platform (Zoom) to allow remote public participation and will continue to do so; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera is an eligible legislative body subject to the requirements of the Government Code Section 54953.4; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a Public Agenda Posting Board Policy to provide standards and procedures governing the use of a public posting board designated solely for the posting of translated City Council agendas; and WHEREAS, the City Council further desires to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 707 while maintaining an orderly and publicly accessible posting location for translated agendas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera as follows:
SECTION 1. Adoption of Public Agenda Posting Board Policy. The City Council hereby establishes a Public Agenda Posting Board (“Posting Board”) designated solely for the public posting of translated versions of the City Council meeting agendas pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.4(c)(3).
SECTION 2. Authorized Use.
a. Members of the public may post translated versions of a City Council agenda only after the official agenda has been posted by the City.
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b. The Posting Board shall remain publicly accessible and shall not be locked during normal public access hours.
c. The Posting Board shall be used exclusively for translated versions of City Council meeting agendas.
d. No other notices, flyers, advertisements, announcements, petitions, correspondence, or documents shall be permitted on the Posting Board.
SECTION 3. City Disclaimer.
a. The content of any translated agenda posted by a member of the public is not the product, work, or effort of the City of Pico Rivera. b. The City does not verify, review, endorse, certify, guarantee, or otherwise sanction the accuracy, completeness, or content of any translation posted by a member of the public.
c. The official English-language agenda posted by the City shall remain the official agenda of record.
SECTION 4. Removal of Materials.
a. The City Clerk or designee may remove any material posted on the Posting Board that does not comply with the requirements of this Policy. b. Materials that are not translated versions of a City Council agenda may be removed immediately and without prior notice.
c. To ensure the Posting Board remains current and available for public use, the City may remove posted agenda translations after the applicable meeting date.
SECTION 5. Public Notice. The City Clerk shall post and maintain the following notice of or adjacent to the Posting Board:
NOTICE REGARDING TRANSLATED AGENDAS – SENATE BILL 707
(Gov. Code § 54953.4, Senate Bill 707)
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953.4, this bulletin board is designated solely for the public posting of translated versions of City meeting agendas.
Translations posted in this space are provided by members of the public.
The City does not verify, review, endorse, certify, or otherwise sanction the accuracy or completeness of any translation posted.
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This bulletin board may be used only for translated agendas. Any materials that are not agenda translations or that do not comply with this purpose will be removed immediately.
For official agendas, meeting notices, and participation information, please refer to the City’s official posting board, website, or the City Clerk’s Department.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This policy shall become effective July 1, 2026.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this resolution and it shall thereupon be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND PASSED this 23rd day of June, 2026.
___________________________________
Gustavo V. Camacho, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ ____________________________________ Cynthia Ayala, CMC, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney AYES:
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