September 22, 2026 City Council Meeting
- Date
- 2026-09-22 6:00pm
- Type
- Regular Meeting
- Agenda
- Agenda (PDF)
- Packet
- Agenda packet (PDF)
- Record page
- Meeting record
- Video
- YouTube recording
- Transcript
- 884 auto-generated segments
minutes approved Outcomes below use the video and the minutes approved on Oct 13, 2026 (printed in the Oct 13 agenda packet).
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
- A joint City Council and Water Authority meeting. SCAG's executive director gave a presentation, and the council recognized retiring Pio Pico State Historic Park guide Bertha Atencio.
- Two public hearings passed 5-0 on roll calls: the FY 2025-26 CAPER report to HUD, and the Water Authority's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.
- Public comment covered illegal fireworks fines, library news, and a gutter and street-sweeping complaint; one written comment concerned a blocked driveway.
- Consent items 3–14 passed, including a $937,336 General Plan update contract with PlaceWorks. The meeting adjourned in memory of two residents.
Agenda items, in order
Opening
The recording is mostly silent until about 27:00. No changes to the agenda. The roll call and invocation are not clearly captured in the auto-transcript.
Outcome: All five members present, per the approved minutes (called to order at 6:02 p.m.).
Special presentations: SCAG overview; Bertha Atencio
SCAG Executive Director Kome Ajise gave an overview of regional planning, funding and technical assistance. Bertha Atencio, a retiring park aide and tour guide at Pio Pico State Historic Park, received certificates from the city and from Sen. Archuleta's office.
Outcome: Presentations only; no vote.
▶ Watch 28:30 · ▶ Bertha Atencio recognition 55:58 · Read in transcript
1. CAPER report to HUD (FY 2025-26)
Public Hearing – Fiscal Year 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Annual report on federal housing and community development (CDBG) spending. Sánchez noted over $300,000 for ADA sidewalk and street work (CIP 50106), and the Public Works Director explained how streets are chosen.
Outcome: Approved 5-0 on a roll call (Resolution 7505). Motion by Garcia, second by Sánchez (minutes). No public testimony.
▶ Watch 1:02:35 · ▶ Roll call, 5-0 1:03:31 · Read in transcript
2. 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (Water Authority)
Public Hearing – 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
The Water Authority's state-required water supply and conservation plan.
Outcome: Approved 5-0 on a roll call (Resolution WA-26-37). Motion by Lutz, second by Lara (minutes). No public testimony.
▶ Watch 1:10:16 · ▶ Roll call, 5-0 1:10:42 · Read in transcript
Public comments
Four speakers were called and one written comment was received (see the Public comments tab).
Outcome: Comments only. Staff said it would compare neighboring cities' fireworks fines before next July 4.
3–14. Consent calendar (items 3–14)
Approved together:
- 3. Minutes of Sep 8, 2026
- 4. 4th warrant register of FY 2026-27
- 5. Conflict-of-interest code biennial review (Resolution 7506)
- 6. Confirms Lara's appointment of Josh Carrasco to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Resolution 7507)
- 7. Application to the state to spend HOME program income (Resolution 7508)
- 8. Treasurer's monthly investment report (Aug 31, 2026)
- 9. PRIME power content label and attestation for 2025
- 10. PlaceWorks: General Plan update, not to exceed $937,336
- 11. License agreement with Barnard Construction for 9357 Kruse Road
- 12. Keenan and Associates Amendment No. 1 (annuity broker of record)
- 13. Trusaic Amendment No. 1 (Affordable Care Act reporting)
- 14. Water Authority minutes (Jul 28, 2026)
Outcome: Approved 5-0. The minutes list a motion by Lutz, a second by Lara, and a roll call (all five yes). On the video it sounds like a voice vote with no opposition or abstentions.
Contract C434 (PlaceWorks) · Contract C435 (Barnard) · Contract C436 (Keenan) · Contract C437 (Trusaic)
City Manager report
The City Manager said an El Niño preparedness presentation would come at the next meeting and that staff were running drills and securing vendor contracts.
Outcome: Report only; no action.
Good of the Order (council reports, AB 1234)
Each member reported (see the Public comments tab, Council reports). Much of this section is garbled in the auto-transcript.
Outcome: No action.
Adjournment
No closed session.
Outcome: Adjourned at 7:13 p.m. (minutes) in memory of residents Delia Martinez and Eddie Mikaloff.
Records for this meeting
Contracts
| Date | Item | Vendor | Amount | Outcome | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for the Update to the City of Pico Rivera General Plan. (500) | PlaceWorks, Inc | $937,336 | Approved | documented |
| 2026-09-22 | License Agreement with Barnard Construction for Use of 9357 Kruse Road. (500) | Barnard Construction | Approved | documented | |
| 2026-09-22 | Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23-2258 with Keenan and Associates. (500) | Keenan & Associates | Approved | documented | |
| 2026-09-22 | Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-2380 with Trusaic. (500) | Trusaic | Approved | documented |
Roll calls heard on the video
Parsed from the auto-transcript; partial parses are common. The approved minutes are the record of the vote.
| Time | Kind | Parsed | Tally | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:03:37 | vote | Camacho: AYE, Sánchez: AYE, Lara: AYE, Lutz: AYE, Garcia: AYE | 5-0 | ▶ |
| 1:10:48 | vote | Camacho: AYE, Sánchez: AYE, Lara: AYE, Lutz: AYE, Garcia: AYE | 5-0 | ▶ |
Key moments
| Kind | Quote | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| contract / procurement concern | “Thank you Mayor Pro Tem. And I just want to piggyback on a question regarding the roads, Director Negrete. I know that last meeting you made a presentation as to the projects that are forthcoming. One” 🔗 | ▶ 1:08:13 |
| recusal / conflict of interest | “good good person representing our city. Well welcome to Mr. Grusco with that there's no opposition there's no abstention so all items move on the consent calendar. So with that, lead us into our city ” 🔗 | ▶ 1:29:07 |
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.
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Public comments
Names follow the approved minutes where listed. Home addresses are not shown.
⚠ Not listed in the minutes; the name may be misheard.
Council member comments and reports
The auto-transcript is largely garbled between about 1:30:30 and 1:35:30, so the Lutz and Garcia summaries come from the approved minutes and their start times are approximate.