February 24, 2026 City Council Meeting

What happened

Timestamps, item boundaries and summaries on this page come from an automatic (speech-to-text) transcript of the city’s YouTube recording, checked against the posted agenda. Times may be off by a few seconds, the transcript does not identify speakers, and names and numbers may be misheard. The approved minutes are the official record. Methods

• Four members were present and every vote was 4-0. Apart from the public hearing roll call, the votes were voice votes on the video; the minutes record roll calls.
• The consent calendar included a $494,331.80 emergency water-damage restoration of the Parks and Recreation building (Restoration Management Company), $79,730 for office furniture, and a city reward of up to $20,000 for information in the August 2025 homicide of Marc Sweet.
• The council adopted the 2026 Legislative Platform, received the mid-year budget report and introduced the farmers' market and event vendor license ordinance.
• Garcia asked staff to find a temporary home for the Pico Boys team, which the Whittier Narrows Dam construction will displace, seconded by Sánchez.

Agenda items, in order

1. Opening, invocation, pledge and presentations

   Invocation by Council Member Garcia; pledge led by a South Ranchito Elementary student. Certificates for the “Name Our Orange” winners and the Pico Fast Pitch 6U Gold All Stars; proclamation for retiring Superior Court Judge Margaret Miller Bernal.

   Outcome: Four members present (Lutz absent).

   ▶ Watch 2:21 · ▶ Judge Bernal 5:53 · Read in transcript

2. 1. CDBG action plan amendments and Upwards Care extension (public hearing)

   No public testimony. Substantial amendments to the FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 CDBG action plans; Upwards Care agreement extended to March 31, 2026 for closeout.

   Outcome: Resolution 7461 approved, 4-0 on a roll call (Lutz absent). Motion by Sánchez, second by Garcia (minutes).

   ▶ Watch 27:26 · ▶ Roll call, 4-0 27:52 · Read in transcript

3. Public comments

   Speakers and two written comments (see the Public comments tab).

   Outcome: Comments only; no action.

   ⚑ On the video a speaker who gives his name as Jonas Casillas comments after Aaron Aguiar. The minutes do not list him. The name is as heard in the auto-transcript and is not verified. ▶ 33:40

   ▶ Watch 28:04 · Read in transcript

4. 2–10. Consent calendar (items 2–10)

   Approved together:

   • 2. Minutes of Feb 10, 2026
   • 3. 11th warrant register of FY 2025-26
   • 4. Treasurer's investment report (Jan 31, 2026)
   • 5. MOU for the Lead-Free Homes LA program
   • 6. Suffice Millwork: Parks and Recreation office furniture, up to $79,730
   • 7. Restoration Management Company: emergency water-damage restoration of the Parks and Recreation building, $494,331.80
   • 8. Reward of up to $20,000 in city funds for information in the Aug 21, 2025 homicide of Marc Sweet
   • 9. Water Authority minutes (Jan 13, 2026)
   • 10. Tetra Tech: water main replacement support, +$15,500 (to $240,500) and +$30,000 contingency

   Outcome: Approved 4-0. The minutes list a motion by Lara, a second by Garcia and a roll call. On the video it is a voice vote (“all those in favor… aye”).

   ⚑ Item 8's heading in the minutes says “August 21, 2026” while the text says the homicide happened on August 21, 2025. The heading appears to be a typo.

   Contract C387 (Restoration Management) · Contract C386 (Suffice) · Contract C388 (Tetra Tech)

   ▶ Watch 40:02 · Read in transcript

5. 11. Business license exemptions for farmers' market and event vendors (first reading)

   The City Manager briefly explained the change.

   Outcome: Ordinance 1204 introduced, 4-0. Motion by Garcia, second by Lara (minutes). Voice vote on the video.

   ▶ Watch 40:27 · ▶ Vote 40:47 · Read in transcript

6. 12. 2026 Pico Rivera Legislative Platform

   Senior Management Analyst Jesus Garcia presented the city's federal, state and regional priorities.

   Outcome: Adopted 4-0. Motion by Sánchez, second by Garcia (minutes). Voice vote on the video.

   ▶ Watch 41:20 · ▶ Vote 53:50 · Read in transcript

7. 13. FY 2025-26 mid-year budget report

   Administrative Services Director Guo presented mid-year revenues, spending, enterprise funds and adjustments.

   Outcome: Received and filed with adjustments to other funds, 4-0. Motion by Garcia, second by Lara (minutes). Voice vote on the video.

   ▶ Watch 53:58 · ▶ Vote 1:03:17 · Read in transcript

8. Good of the Order (AB 1234)

   No City Manager reports. Members reported (see the Public comments tab, Council reports). Director Negrete explained how potholes are prioritized and the difference between cold patch and hot asphalt.

   Outcome: Garcia asked staff to find a temporary location for Pico Boys, seconded by Sánchez. Sánchez asked staff to look at water pooling on Burke Street and Mines Avenue along the bike path. Road work was expected to start in late May or early June.

   ▶ Watch 1:03:32 · ▶ Pothole explanation 1:10:37 · Read in transcript

9. Adjournment

   No closed session.

   Outcome: Adjourned at 7:26 p.m. in memory of Gustavo Martinez, Deputy Counsel of the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles (minutes).

   ▶ Watch 1:22:05 · Read in transcript

Connections, recusals and disclosures

Documented connection, not evidence of impropriety.

• On the video a speaker who gives his name as Jonas Casillas comments after Aaron Aguiar. The minutes do not list him. The name is as heard in the auto-transcript and is not verified. ▶ 33:40 (item)
• Item 8's heading in the minutes says “August 21, 2026” while the text says the homicide happened on August 21, 2025. The heading appears to be a typo. (item)

Records for this meeting

Key votes

Contracts

Roll calls heard on the video

Parsed from the auto-transcript; partial parses are common. The approved minutes are the record of the vote.

Public comments

Names follow the approved minutes. Home addresses are not shown.

Council member comments and reports

Lutz was absent. Members are identified by the Mayor's introductions and the minutes.

Full transcript

Automatic speech-to-text transcript, without speaker names; it may contain errors. Click any line or timestamp to watch that moment on YouTube. Home addresses are removed.