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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
A regular meeting of the City Council and Water Authority was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California Mayor/President Camacho called the regular meeting to order at 6.01 p m. on behalf of the City Council and Water Authority Councilmember/Commissioner Lutz joined the meeting via: teleconference from the Hotel Atwater, 125 Summer Avenue, Avalon, California 90704
PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT None
*Councilmember joined the meeting at 6 15 p m
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
• Fernando Centeno, Sister City Commission
INVOCATION Delivered by Father Alberto, St. Francis Xavier Parish PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Lilly Acosta an 11th grade student of El Rancho High School
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• A proclamation honoring Commissioner Paul Camacho for 50 years of dedicated volunjteer coaching and mentorship with the Pico Rivera Dons Youth Football program and his contributions to the youth of Pico Rivera • A proclamation commending Noel Garcia Lopez for his dedication and leadership in establishing and operating Santo Fish restaurant, recognizing his contributions to the local business community and Hispanic American heritage
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tommy Faauae, IBEW.
• Addressed the City Council in support of agenda item no 8 Letter of Intent to Perform an Investment Grade Audit for an Energy Efficiency Project at City Facilities
Lauren Talbott:
• Addressed the City Council regarding upcoming library updates for the month of September
Written communication was received by the following
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Carlos Encalada
• Addressed the City Council to express his appreciation to the City for keeping the community informed regarding the upcoming Whittier Dam Safety Project.
Crist Moshos
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the installation of the Flock Camera System within the City
Laura Mejia
• Addressed the City Council to express concerns regarding the status of a graffiti report on the rocks along Rosemead Boulevard, near the Global Indicator George Centeno
• Addressed the City Council regarding signage for parks and recreation facilities and applicable municipal codes
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
City Council
1 Minutes
• Approved City Council special meeting of July 28, 2026 and regular meeting of July 28, 2026
2. Approved 3rd Warrant Register of the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year (700) Check Numbers 301275-301646
Special Check Numbers 21337
3 Second Reading - Adoption of Ordinance No. 1211 Amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.52 Emergency Preparedness of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code. (1300)
1 Adopted Ordinance No 1211 amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2 52, Emergency Preparedness; and
2 Found the ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)
Ordinance No 1211 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 52
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OF THE PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL
CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
4. Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of July 31, 2026.(700) 1 Received and filed the Treasurer's Monthly Investment Transaction Report as of July 31, 2026
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5. American with Disabilities Act Sidewalk Improvements - Community Development Block Grant Project (CIP No. 50131) - Notice of Completion. (500)
1 Accepted the work as completed for the American with Disabilities Act Sidewalk Improvements — Community Development Block Grant Project, CIP No 50131 constructed by ASAD Holdings, LLC dba OrangeBlue General Contractors and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder; and 2 Authorized the City Manager to release the retention payment to ASAD Holdings, LLC dba OrangeBlue General Contractors following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded
6 Harbor Toxic Monitoring Agreement with Gateway Water Management Joint Powers Authority (500)
1 Approved agreement between the City and the Gateway Water Management Joint Powers Authority for cost sharing for the installation of monitoring equipment and monitoring pursuant to the Harbor Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Load and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney Agreement No 26-2573
7 Smith Park Aquatic Center Renovation Project, CIP No. 50043 - Audio Visual and Information Technology Integration Services. (500)
1 Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Matrix Audio Visual Designs, Inc., to provide audio visual and information technology integration services for the Smith Park Aquatic Center Renovation Project, CIP No 50043, for an amount not -to -exceed $350,171 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to process change orders, as -needed, not exceeding a contingency amount of $35,000 (approximately 10% of the total contract amount)
Agreement No 26-2574
8. Letter of Intent to Perform an Investment Grade Audit for an Energy Efficiency Project at City Facilities (500)
1 ' Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Letter of Intent, in a form approved by the City Attorney with Syserco Energy Solutions to conduct an Investment Grade Audit for city facilities, in an amount not -to - exceed $50,000
9 Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 21-2026 for Professional Geographical Information System Consulting Services. (500) 1 Approved the Sole Source Justification for Infinity Technologies, Inc. to provide Geographical Information Systems consulting services,
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2 Approved Amendment No 3 to Agreement No 21-2026 with Infinity Technologies Inc. to extend the term for five years for a total not -to -exceed $382,000 over five years, and
3 Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No 3 in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 21-2026-3
10 Amendment No 2 with Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Slauson Avenue over San Gabriel River Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project, CIP No. 50019 (500)
1 Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No 2 for Cooperative Agreement No BF10001714 with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the seismic retrofit work of the Slauson Avenue Bridge over the San Gabriel River, in a form approved by the City Attorney Agreement No BF10001714-2
11 Amendment No 5 to Agreement No. 24-2348 with Southwest Patrol, Inc. for Armed Security Services. (500)
1 Approved Amendment No 5 to Agreement No 24-2348 with Southwest Patrol, Inc. for armed security services for an additional amount of $200,000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $2,025,000 through June 30, 2028, and 2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney
Agreement No 24-2348-5
Water Authority.
12. Minutes
• Received and filed Water Authority regular meeting July 28, 2026
13. City Yard Generator Project, CIP No. 50004 (500)
1 Approved the plans and specifications for the City Yard Generator Project, CIP No 50004 (Project),
2 Awarded a construction contract to Universal Wiring Corp in the amount of $258,227 for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve construction change orders, as necessary, in an amount not -to -exceed $39,000 (approximately 15 percent of the contract amount) for construction contingency;
4 Amended the fiscal year 2026-27 Adopted Budget by appropriating $50,000 from the Water Fund (Fund 550) fund balance to CIP No 50004 (Account No 550 70 7340 54500-CIP50004), and
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5 Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
Agreement No WA -26-84
14. Water Wells 7, 8, 9 and 10 Destruction Project, CIP No. 50094. (500)
1 Approved the plans and specifications for the Water Wells 7,8,9 and 10 Destruction Project, CIP 50094 (Project),
2 Awarded a construction contract to Levon Construction Group in the amount of $760,500 for the Project and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3 Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve construction change orders, as necessary, in an amount not to exceed $76,000 (approximately 10 % of the contract amount) for construction contingency; 4 Amended the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget by appropriating $682,000 from the Water Fund (Fund 550) fund balance to CIP No 50094, and
5 Approved the Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and authorized the City Clerk to file the NOE with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
Agreement No WA -26-85
Motion by ; Mayor Pro TemNice President Dr Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Garcia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos 1 through 14 Motion carries by the following roll call vote
AYES Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
NOES I None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION None REGULAR AGENDA. None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS
Public Works Director Negrete provided updates on several City projects, including the following
1 City Council Chambers Warranty Repairs Warranty repair work has been completed
2 Water Main Replacement Project: Currently in the construction phase, with completion anticipated in October 2026 The project budget is $7,600,000 3 ADA Sidewalk Improvements — CDBG Funded Construction was completed in July 2026 The project budget is $380,000
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4 Smith Park Aquatic Center Construction began on July 6, 2026, and is currently in the demolition, grading, and utilities phase The projected project budget is $39,000,000
5 HVAC at Rivera and Pico Park Gyms Pico Park is currently under construction, with completion anticipated in September 2026 Construction at Rivera Park is scheduled to begin in October 2026 The total project budget is $2,200,000 6 Citywide Resurfacing, Overlay, and Reconstruction Project: Currently under construction, with AC paving anticipated to begin in October 2026 The project budget is $10,000,000
7 Rio Hondo Park Renovation Project: Currently at the 95% design phase, with a project budget of $11 7 million
8 Water Well Destruction Project: The contract was awarded on September 8, 2026, with construction anticipated to begin in November 2026 The project budget is $400,000
9 School Crossings Safety Enhancement (HSIP Cycle 11) Currently at 100% design, with construction anticipated to begin in November 2026 The project budget is $368,000
10 PAD Park Project: Currently at 100% design, with demolition anticipated to begin in December 2026 The project budget is $4 4 million
11 PFAS Treatment at Plant No 3 Currently at the 75% design phase, with construction anticipated to begin in June 2027 The project budget is $8 million Innovation and Communications Director Hernandez provided a brief update on the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Project, including the recent Walk the Dam event. Residents were invited to participate in a one -mile walk from the Pico Rivera Golf Club to the dam's spillway, with designated stations along the route to learn about the upcoming project and its potential impacts on local trails and recreational areas. Representatives from the U S Army Corps of Engineers and the City were present to provide information and answer residents' questions
Office of Sustainability Director Ferrer highlighted two recent awards received by the City. the 2026 Platinum Beacon Spotlight Award for Sustainability Best Practices and the Leadership and Innovation Award for Innovation in Energy from the Institute for Local Government.
GOOD OF THE ORDER (INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY MEETINGS, AB 1234) Councilmember Lara reported on a recent Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee meeting, during which the PR 2035 and commuter rail station were discussed He also highlighted the AYSO Opening Day event and requested that staff research the cost of developing batting cages at Rivera Park for the girls' softball team, as well as installing shade coverings over the football bleachers at Smith Park, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez.
Councilmember Lutz reported on his attendance at the Gateway Council of Governments Retreat he was currently at.
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Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at several community events, including the AltaMed Grand Opening, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez's State of the District Address, alongside Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez; EI Rancho High School's Welcome Back event, alongside Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez, the Pico Rivera Dons and Donnas Opening Day event; the Hispanic American Airborne Association Picnic Luncheon Fundraiser; the Pio Pico Women's Club Fundraiser, alongside Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez; various Senior Center events, the St. Hilary renovation event; and Birney Tech Academy's Welcome Back event. He also highlighted the upcoming Golf Course Last Tee event.
Mayor Pro Tem Dr Sanchez reported on her attendance at a recent SASSFA Board meeting and the Cal Cities Fall Summit, where she joined Mayor Camacho in discussions regarding emergency preparedness
The Mayor and City Council highlighted the success of the Summer Street Fest events held throughout August and expressed their appreciation to all City staff who contributed to their planning and execution
Mayor Camacho reported on his attendance at the Sister City Official Signing Ceremony - with the City of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, and provided a legislative update He - also inquired about the City's preparedness for the anticipated EI Nino weather event.
City Manager Carmona shared that the City Council recently revised the City'semergency preparedness policies and procedures, while City staff are conducting internal preparedness meetings and coordinating social media outreach to keep_the community informed
Recessed to Closed Session at 7.22 p.m
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Reconvened from Closed Session at 7 51 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 vs Ari Stock, et al ,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No 26STCV11523
Deputy City Attorney Almazan stated that the City Council was briefed and direction was provided No further action was taken and there was nothing further to report. b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 549569(d)(1)
Fernando Islas vs City of Pico Rivera, et al ,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No 26NWCV02102
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Deputy City Attorney Almazan stated that the City Council was briefed, no further action was taken and there was nothing further to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/President Camacho adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7 52 p m There being no objection it was so ordered
PRESENT Garcia, Lara, Lutz, Sanchez, Camacho
ABSENT None
ATTEST
GustavWV Camacho, Mayor/President
Cynthia Ayala -MC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
I-hereby.'.certify-#hat the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City"Councifregular meeting dated September 8, 2026, and approved by the City Council on:September 22, 2026
--Cynthia Ayala; MC, City Clerk/Authority Secretary