MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A regular meeting of the City Council, Housing Assistance Agency and the Water Authority was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California
Mayor/Chairman/President Camacho called the regular meeting to order at 6.08 p.m on behalf of the City Council, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT None
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Patricia Saucedo, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Bob Perez, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Councilmember/Commissioner Garcia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Led by Lendy Guzman, 5th grade Student from Valencia Academy of the Arts
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Pico Rivera AYSO Region 603, Boysi U 12 Fall Team No Mercy and the All Star/Spring Select Pico FC for the 2025 Season accomplishments
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council.
1 Public Hearing — Zone Code Amendment No. 200 Amending Section Title 18, Zoning Code of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code Relating to Secondhand Dealers and Adoption of Provisions Consistent with California Assembly Bill 2632. (1300)
Mayor Camacho opened the public hearing and noted that there were no oral or written communication to provide public testimony
Mayor Camacho closed the public hearing
Motion by C,ouncilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance approving Zone Code Amendment No 200, amending Chapters 18 18 General Site Standards, 18 19 Off -Street Parking and Loading
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Standards and 18.22 Standards for Special Uses and Activities of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and 2) Find the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) Motion carries by the following roll call vote
Ordinance No 1209 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 18 18 GENERAL SITE STANDARDS, 1819 OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING STANDARDS AND 18.22 STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL USES
AND ACTIVITIES OF TITLE 18, ZONING CODE OF THE PICO RIVERA
MUNICIPAL CODE HEREIN REFERRED TO AS ZONE CODE
AMENDMENT NO 200 (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Gonzalez:
• Addressed the City Council regarding community concerns related to recent collaboration between the Pico Rivera Sheriffs Station and U S Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding upcoming library updates for the month of June and July
Isaiah Robles
• Addressed the City Council to express support for West Coast Arborists' continued participation in the City's piggyback procurement process for tree trimming services
Dr Casas
• Addressed the City Council to introduce himself as a candidate for the 38th Congressional District, which includes and represents the City of Pico Rivera Written communication was received by the following
Victor Gonzalez.
• Addressed the City Council to address concerns regarding tree maintenance, free programs for youth and seniors and homelessness in the Lowes parking lot.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
2. Minutes
• Approved City Council regular meeting of June 9, 2026
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3. Approved 19th Warrant Register of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (700) Check Numbers 300837-300953
Special Check Numbers. None
4. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Year Two (2) of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program. (700)
1 Approved Resolution No 7490 adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Year Two (2) of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program Budget; and
2 Approved Resolution No 7491 adopting the updated General Fund and Proprietary Fund reserve policies
Resolution No 7490 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Resolution No 7491 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, RENEWING GENERAL FUND
POLICIES WITH RESERVE POLICIES FOR THE GENERAL FUND, THE
PICO RIVERA INNOVATIVE MUNICIPAL ENERGY ENTERPRISE FUND,
AND THE WATER FUND
5 Resolution Updating Job Description for the Full -Time Senior Human Resources Manager for the Human Resources Division. (200) 1 ' Approved Resolution No 7492 updating job description for the full-time Senior Manager in the Human Resources Division of the Administration Department.
Resolution No 7492 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR THE FULL-TIME SENIOR MANAGER (HUMAN
RESOURCES) POSITION
6. Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey Adoption. (1400) 1 Approved Resolution No 7493 adopting the Engineering and Traffic Survey recommendations regarding speed limits along the City of Pico Rivera street segments, as described in said resolution
Resolution No 7493 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN CITY STREETS
7 Budget Amendment Related to the Acquisition of 8613 Whittier Boulevard. (700)
1 Approved an amendment to the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Budget by reducing the State Grant fund revenue account and expenditure account by $450,000; and
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2 Approved an amendment to the FY 2025-26 Budget by transferring $325,133 from the General Fund Community & Economic Development budget to the General Fund Non -Departmental budget to fund the acquisition of 8613 Whittier Boulevard (APN 6372-018-012)
8. Budget Amendment Related to the Acquisition of ACE Properties. (700) 1 Approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2025-26 Budget by transferring $591,420 from the General Fund Community & Economic Development budget to the General Fund Non -Departmental budget to complete the acquisition of the ACE properties
9 Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of May 31, 2026.(700) 1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of May 31, 2026
10 Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No 18-1825 with Mariposa Landscapes Inc. for Routine Landscape Maintenance Services. (500)
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for further clarification and discussion Housing Assistance Agency'
11 Minutes
• Received and filed Housing Assistance Agency regular meeting March 24, 2026
12. Section 8 Management Assessment Program Certification for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (1600)
Recommendation
1 Approved a Resolution No HA -112 approving the submission of the Section 8 Management Assessment Program Certification for fiscal year 2025-26 and submit to the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Resolution No HA -112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TO THE US
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Water Authority.
13. Minutes
• Received and filed Water Authority regular meeting March 24, 2026
14. Agreement with Weck Laboratories, Inc. for Potable Water Analytical and Sampling Services Related to Public Water Supply (500)
Recommendation
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1 Awarded 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 Authorized the Executive Director or his designee to execute the contract in a form approved by the General Counsel
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Motion by Mayor Pro TemNice President/Vice Chairman Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 Motion carries by the following roll call vote AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION 10 Amendment No. 7 To Agreement No. 18-1825 with Mariposa Landscapes Inc. for Routine Landscape Maintenance Services. (500)
Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez inquired as to why the agreement is being proposed on a month -to -month basis rather than through a piggyback procurement process City Manager Carmona explained that staff was unable to identify a recent contract from a neighboring) local agency with a comparable scope of services that would meet the City of Pico Rivera's needs As a result, the proposed month -to -month agreement would provide the City with sufficient time to conduct a formal Request for Bids process and solicit competitive proposals.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Approve Amendment No 7 to Agreement No 18-1825 with Mariposa Landscapes Inc. in the amount not1to-exceed $268,476 ($44,746 per month) for routine maintenance services on a month -to -month basis for six (6) months, and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney Motion carries by the following roll call vote
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AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
REGULAR AGENDA.
City Council.
15 An Ordinance Amending Title 8, Health and Safety of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (700)
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City Manager Carmona introduced the agenda item and indicated that no presentation was necessary
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No 1210 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) Motion carries by the following roll call vote Ordinance No 1210 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 (FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION)
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
16 Senate Bill 707 Compliance Requirements and Adoption of City Council Policies Related to Remote Participation and Public Agenda Posting (300) City Manager Carmona introduced the agenda item and indicated that a presentation was available should the City Council wish to receive it; however, the Mayor and City Council indicated that a presentation was not necessary
Motion by Councilmember Lara, seconded by Councilmember Lutz to 1) Approve Resolution No 7494 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) Approved Resolution No 7495 adopting a public agenda posting board policy pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 4(c)(3) Motion carries by the following roll call vote Resolution No 7494 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
Resolution No 7495 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PUBLIC AGENDA
POSTING BOARD POLICY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
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AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
Communications and Innovation Director Hernandez provided a brief update on the upcoming World Spirit Festival, highlighting the entertainment lineup, jumbotron
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screenings of the games, soccer tournaments, car show, and available transportation options He noted that additional event information is available on the City's website City Manager Carmona commented on the lack of a suitable centralized location to host a Fourth of July event and announced that no event would be held this year He stated that information regarding the cancellation would be communicated to the public. He also announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Smith Park Aquatic Center is scheduled for July 8th
Mayor Camacho recognized the Administrative Services Department for its efforts in the development and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Garcia requested that a report on ShotSpotter statistics be presented at a future City Council meeting and further requested a presentation at the next City Council meeting regarding the City's procurement processes, including piggyback procurement and-Request'for Proposal procedures
Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez provided an update on her attendance at a recent_SASSFA Board Meeting, the Taste of Rio fundraiser hosted by Rio Hondo College',anda ride= along with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. =
Mayor Camacho reported on his attendance at a recent SEAACA Board= Meeting and a_ meeting earlier that day with the Army Corps of Engineers concerning, updates to the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Project.
Recessed to Closed Session at 7 11 p.m
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 8 15 p m. --
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT -
CLOSED SESSION(S)
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 549569(d)(1)
City of Pico Rivera v Super Lodging Services, LLC, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No 26STCV11523
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that City Council was briefed, and direction was provided to the City Attorney No further action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
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City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that direction was provided to the City Attorney to bring an item back at the next regular City Council meeting No further action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman/President Camacho adjourned the City Council, Housing Assistance Agency and Water Authority regular meeting at 8 16 p m in memory of Amadita M Sanchez, long-time volunteer for the Christmas Baskets Committee and Pio Pico Women's Club member and Pico Rivera resident Clarissa Janel Garcia There being no objection it was so ordered
PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camac
ABSENT None
ATTEST. -,J
Gustav4JV Camacho, Mayor/Chairman/President
Cynthia Ayala°MC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
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I' hereby,,certify-that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City'Ceancil regular meeting dated June 23, 2026, and approved by the City Council on J�!Iy 1472026.r
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_Cynthia ;Ayala, CM / City Clerk/Authority Secretary