City Council - Regular Meeting

Hello everyone. I don't know. Okay. Hello everyone. Good evening. Thank you for joining us in today's council meeting. We're going to get started. We got a few presentations and a a few items to go over. We're going to do a couple changes to the agenda. But before I continue, I' like to ask the city manager, do we have any changes to the agenda? Yes, mayor. Uh, for tonight, we are going to postpone our platinum energy award to a future meeting. We also added a proclamation for fire captain Rick Alamman, who's retiring and also we're going to move close session after our special presentations.

Very well. Thank you, city manager. Uh, roll call, please. Council member Garcia here. Council member Laura here. Mayor Pro Tim, Dr. Sanchez here, Mayor Kamacho here, and I understand council member is running a little late, so he'll be joining us soon. Um, moving on to our invocation. I would like to ask our mayor prom to lead us in the invocation and then stay standing for our flag salute as well. We have a special guest.

Thank you. Thank you, heavenly father, for the privilege of allowing the members of council and our first responsor first responders here today serving in the city of Pico Rivera. I pray for those who are in positions of authority and leadership. Thank you for their commitment and dedication to our city. Help us to discern between good and bad choices and to make wise decisions, decisions that will contribute to the growth and integrity of our city and work for the benefit of our community. In your name we pray. Amen.

Amen. Great. And so we have a special guest with us to do our flag salute. Uh help me welcome Jayen A Costa, fourth grader at McGee Academy. Join us, please. Good evening, mayor, members of the city council, and members of the community. My name is Jaylen Aosta, a fourth grader, a student at MGM Academy. It is my honor to You got this. You got this. And we adults do it, too, so don't worry about it.

It is my honor to lead the pledge of allegiance. Please face the flag. Place your right hand over your heart and join me as we begin. Ready? Begin. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Right. Great job. Why don't you come up and join us over here for a picture? You know, I get nervous. Don't worry about it. Here you go. This is on behalf of the city council. Thank you for joining us. It's been a pleasure. See you soon. All your little sister join us as well, right? Let's bring the family up here. Yeah. Can you join us? Why don't

I get a quick picture with this council for now? Yeah. We just get along with the family. Then we'll get one. And can I just get one by herself real quickly and then I'll get one with One, two,

thank you. Yes. So, just it's been a great success to bring members of the community to come and do the flag salute for us. Uh I know we recognize all of 2025 just recently in the profile. So, it's quite a few. So, if anyone out there interested, join us. All right. Um with that, I'd like to um just recognize our two commissioners here with us today. It's Eric Martinez from Planning Commission. Thank you, Eric, for being here. And we have Daniel Garcia, our veterans commission here as well. Thank you for both for being here. And uh we have another commissioner in the audience. I saw her. Our parks commissioner, Kimberly Garcia. Thanks for being here, Kimberly. Appreciate all the work you've done. And which now will lead us into presentation, which as mentioned, we have a presentation by our Congress member here with us as well. So, we'll go start with her first and then we have a recognition for our retired uh captain as well. So, um actually, why don't we go ahead and come on up and do the presentation. We're going to do it here, right, Steve? Right. Okay. Uh come uh around that way. So, we as a congresswoman is coming up. As some of you might know, we we appreciate a lot of the work that the congresswoman has done on behalf of not only her district, but I can speak on the city of Picoda. This $850,000 uh dollars that is given to us. YES, the council member will elaborate a little more, but this 150,000 allows us to bring a community center to life. the OBFW over on Dery, a community center, boxing center that we're trying to put

together that through the help of this uh contribution is going to go a long way. It fits within the corridor of the Witter Boulevard revitalization that we're trying to do along Wood Boulevard and that also includes uh bringing back the the uh as we call it historic POS behind um around Dery and Winter Boulevard kind of brings life to that area which uh the congresswoman was also part of giving us a another contribution. Needless to say that we've been fortunate that I think every year although we submit how many do we submit? I asked for three and you guys give me 10.

You just never know, right? You might get a little more. So, we submit a bunch of them and but we've been great at having a support, financial support by our Congress member pretty much every year for a variety of projects, some that already come to fruition, some that are working. So, again, Congresswoman, thank you for all you do for us. Thank you for do for your district. Um, and I'll leave give you the floor now that I've taken all of your time. Oh, thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, well, I want to thank the mayor and the city council. You all are so fortunate because you have a council that has vision for the city, where it wants the city to be in 5 years or 10 years, and sometimes they may dream a little bit big. Um, but I'm always happy to try to help them with their priorities. So, last year they submitted um some requests for funding. Um and one of them was for the Dery um Avenue Center and that is a going to transform a vacant building uh into a community hub that is going to be for wellness programs and for youth programs. And so I'm really excited to be here this evening and to present them with the $850,000 that we got them uh to make the Dery Avenue project a reality. But it really starts with the vision from the council. And so I want to thank all the council members and the mayor um for always thinking ahead, planning ahead, looking ahead to try to make Pico Rivera an even better place to live and to work. So congratulations to you all.

Thank you. Thank you. Count three planets.

Thank you. Of course. Good to see you. Try to meet you. registered. Thank you, Congress member, for all the support. Uh, and I know some of you are wondering why I'm not wearing a tie today. I couldn't put it on. I I have a sleeve. I had shoulder surgery. I had rotator cuff surgery. And so, I have I'm two weeks in with the sleeve. I have another few more weeks to go. But it was an old injury that I got reinjured and I had no choice. You I'm not getting any younger now. It was all, you know, old injury.

I heard it was fighting for fun.

Hey, there you go. Hey, I'll take one for the team, but Well, here we are. And yeah, I could have put a tie on, so I figured, you know, somebody told me to put a clip on now, so I might try that. But okay. Well, thank you, Congress member. I appreciate it. All the support you've given us, and I know that it will continue, and as you've supported us, we'll continue supporting you as well. So, let's keep this moving forward. Thank you. Um, with that, I'd like to also now move on to a presentation. I know we've had the a few of these retirements recently, and it's our honor to recognize uh, one of our captains here that has worked in Picoretta and has a long career, uh, cap, Captain Rick Elman. I'd like to bring you up over here if you can join us as well, PLEASE. They hear go Bears. Yeah. Right. Go Bears. Is that what that's what they say?

Is that what they say? Okay, we'll leave it at that. But no, Captain, again, thank you for all you have done for our community, for the county of Los Angeles. I know we have great three great fire stations here in our city and I know you're a big part of that. So it's uh I guess in in a sense bittersweet for all of us to see some that's done great and contributed a lot uh and and the development of your staff as well your personnel but see you leave in retirement. So congratulations again. But I will take this opportunity to just read a few of these items here because just tell us a little bit about your career and what you've done over the years. So the city of Picodora is home to over 63,000 and the protection of life and property is entrusted to Los Angeles County Fire Department which operates three fire stations in city hall in city of Picodora. Each fire station is manned by a 24-hour crew under the leadership of our fire captain who responsible for directing emergency response operations, overseeing firefighting and medical services, and managing the station's daily activities. Whereas fire station 25 located on Slen Avenue in the city of Picuera operates under a rotating shift of captains including Captain Rick Alamman who has faithfully served a a station 25 for 16 years. Captain Rick Elman began his career in firefighting with the Los Angeles County Fire Department more than 30 years ago and has proudly served as an academy instructor at the East County Training Center as a firefighter and fire fire specialist at multiple fire stations throughout Los Angeles County. Captain Alamemed is a highly respected by his fellow peers, leading by example and consistently providing purpose, direction, and motivation to those around him while emphasizing compassion and professionalism in patient care and ensuring that every member of the community is treated with dignity, respect, and empathy. Captain whereas in recognition of Captain Element's accomplishment, it is appropriate at this time to commend him on his dedicated dedication and commitment to

Los Angeles County Fire Department, the citizens of county of Los Angeles and the residents of the community. Therefore, be it resolved that the mayor city council of the city of Picoretta on this day to hereby commend Captain Elman for this year or his over 30 years career in Los Angeles County Department. Congratulations, Captain, and thank you for all your service for our community and so forth. Thank you. Thank you. I'm I'm not as eloquent as Congresswoman Sanchez to get up here and just speak off the cuff, so I had to write a few things down. Can you hear me? Okay. Thank you. must be up for it.

Um, thank you, Mayor Kam Kamacho, Mayor PM Sanchez, and thank you to the members of the city council. I am deeply honored and humbled for this recognition. In addition to thanking the dignitaries here this evening, I must recognize those that were instrumental in allowing me to have this dream of a career. First to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Because of his protection, my cruise and myself were able to go home to our families each and every shift. Secondly, to the love of my life, my beautiful wife, Christa. Your sacrifice for this career allowed me to flourish in a job that I loved each and every day. I can't wait to grow older together. To my children, thank you for sharing me over the last 30 years with another family, the LA County Fire Department. I know you give up a lot. Thank you for understanding all of the miss holidays and birthdays. I promise I'll be around for them from now on. Lastly, to the men I served with on this esteemed fire department. Words cannot describe what you mean to me. You are my brothers. I will always carry a special place in my heart for all of you. My time here serving the city of Peora was a highlight of my career. Certainly evident by the 16 years of my 30-year career spent here. It's been widely known that a fireman's time in a station is usually dedicated or dictated by the personnel that are assigned there and specifically to their shift. I can wholeheartedly say this is true. My crews that I've had the privilege to work with are some of the my closest friends now. However, I'll take it a step further and state that the community in which you serve also plays a significant role in keeping you rooted in a station. Station 25 was my home away from home for the past 17 years. During that time, I spent more time in

Pico than I did my own home. I know my family can attest to that. The people of this city are some of the most loyal in the world. Their kindness and generosity were displayed daily. From tamali's, homemade salsas, baked items, and folk course dinners being brought to our front door to pallets of food and supplies being delivered to the station during the devastating palisades and eaten fires. We were always treated like family. I will miss my time here in this amazing city. I'll miss the members that I've served with providing a vital service to its residents. But my memories will never fade because Pico has been a huge part of my life and I'm grateful to have had the privilege to serve all of you. I will miss you, Pico, but I truly will never forget you. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Thank you very few words.

Uh, thank you, Mayor Kamacho. I I think the mayor said it with his opening statement. This is bittersweet. Captain Omen, when I first met him, my daughter came introduced me to him at a summer street fest on Mines's Boulevard. But this captain right here was a caring captain. He leads by example. And you see your your your colleagues right here in this uh memorous moment. But this captain right here would allow the community to come in and do tours. He would take time out to check out the equipment. Future firefighters in in in in the fire department. But more importantly, you have a veteran facility right around the corner from station 25, the VFW Post 7734. This captain and his colleagues would support fundraisers for our veterans during the holiday season in December Christmas. they would bring that jolly fellow on the fire truck to brighten up the lives and boys and girls. Captain, we truly are going to miss you. It is bittersweet, but we wish you the best in your future endeavors. Congratulations on your retirement. Captain, thank you very much for your dedication to this community, to your career, and to the passion of protecting people and property. Um, what you said about missing holidays resonated with me as a past ER nurse in the MICN, being on the other side of the radio speaking with you, uh, taking calls and caring for patients. Um, I can guarantee if you're working a Super Bowl, there's going to be calls as soon as the game starts on Thanksgiving, it's going to get busy after dinner. But those sacrifices you and your family were willing to make to put others first. And thank you very much for your

dedication, for your professionalism, not only you, but the other firefighters in LA County. Thank you.

Thank you so much. I want to thank you for so many years. Um, I don't want to tell you hold how old I was when you started your career and I'm sorry that I'm not going to do the ride along with you, but I know that you're passing the torch and leaving in good hands. U, but I do want to say thank you to, as he mentioned, the family. I know you spent many more days and much time during the week in Pico Rivera with us and you put you put the community first over yourself, your life, and your own family. So there's not enough gratitude that we can extend that this certificate doesn't show us. We know what that means and even for your family. So I just want to thank you from the bottom of our heart. Thank you.

Well, we'll always be at home. So well, you're welcome anytime. All right, Captain. All right, let's take a picture and then love to bring all the team that's back there to join us as well, please. Bring your family. extended family.

Are you sure? Come on, everybody up. Let's go. The whole family up here, guys. Those are my grandsons.

Okay. Sure. All right, get the guys up here.

Spread them out. Have you got some somebody on this side? What do you think?

Yeah, it's a do list. Thank you very much. a manager somehow.

Okay, so that concludes our special presentations. Again, thank you, Captain, and for all the work you've done. Thank you, Congresswoman Sanchez, for the support as well. So, thank you. We're going to actually, as I mentioned, we're going into close session. Normally we do close session at the end, but our uh presenters uh need to uh leave earlier. So, we're going to meet we're going to change it up a little bit. So, we're going to go into close session. We'll be right back. Okay. Thank you. Uh

questions. Uh being in close session, we had some important matters to discuss. Mr. Coney, can you bring us back into open session, please? Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor. Members of the city council, the record should reflect the city council with all five members being present in close session. I received a briefing on the one item that's listed under real property negotiations. There was no direction or action taken that is required to be reported at this time. It would be appropriate to continue with the open portion of the meeting. Mayor,

thank you, Mr. City Attorney. Uh, moving on to our next uh item on the agenda for public comments. I do have one public comment. Uh, Vivian Curley, Garden Street. Hello, my name is Vivian and I have one FYI for the mayor. I told you a few weeks ago there's a neighborhood cat that is very mean and nasty. You said to contact Siaka. They do not have cat traps. And even if I trap the cat myself, they said they wouldn't take it.

Just a FYI, I'm just stuck with the cat. They see what happens change so quickly. I'll follow up. Thank you for that. I appreciate I know I told you that. That's what they had informed me. Yeah. Um that Well, they don't do that anymore. They recommended peppermint oil or this other thing that smells like dog urine to keep them away from my yard. Continue.

So, I'm just stuck with cats. Um the reason why I put my name in is about my street. I complained about the street sweeper, which he's doing a much better job. I go out on Thursday, make sure that his street cleans my street. Well, he does. Typically, he'll take a picture, clean the street, and then take a picture of it clean. The last time I went out, he didn't take any pictures, but he did clean it. But I wanted to know when I came, I also asked about when you would be able to repair the street. Um, I never got a response. So, I know that it's not on the budget for the year 2526, but maybe it's in the budget for 2627. And I don't need a specific date like August 20th. I just like to know is it winter 2026 or spring of 2027 or is it not even in the budget at all? Maybe it'll be in the next budget, but um I'm going to be undergoing chemo soon and I'm not going to be able to be checking on that um street sweeper every morning. I mean, every week. So, I'd like somebody to give me a call and let me know is it in the budget and approximately when like like I said, summer of 2027 or kind of a rough estimate of when they will fix the street. Thank you. I just commented on on those. I I know we had a list of projects that were presented to us in time with the streets and uh definitely uh now that you've come and you it's on record, we're going to work towards that. Can't give you a definite time and that's our public works.

I'm not answering that question. I know you guys aren't allowed to, but I can answer that. If you have real time info, yeah, today we received bids uh for our annual uh sidewalk improvements. and also includes curb and gutter. Uh her uh property on Kelton View is part of that project. Uh so we're looking at starting this summer uh on that uh on the whole all the locations, but her location also is included in that. Well, 2026. Thank you. Well, lucky you. You got your answer. There you go. Thank you for coming. That concludes our public comment. Do we have any written comments? There was none received, Mayor. Thank you. Uh, with that I will go on to our consent calendar. Um, can I entertain a motion?

I'll move, Mr. May. We have a first. Can I get a second? Second. First and a second. All in favor say I. I. I. Hearing no opposition or abstensions. So move. On the unanimous vote here. Now moving us on to our regular agenda item item number seven. It's an ordinance okay ordinance amending title two administration and personnel title five business licenses and regulations title eight health and safety and title 10 vehicle and traffic of the pica municipal code first reading and introduction. Uh Mr. City manager we have a presentation.

We do not have a presentation mayor but I do want to point one of the items out. I know there were some challenges in the community with some illegal toes. Part of this update is to attempt to address some of these illegal toes by giving our parking enforcement the powers and duties to cite the owners in case they're not following the California.

And can you uh and thank you for that pointing that out and can you just elaborate a little bit more what that vehicle code is because I know we've had some incidents that you referenced to. Yeah. So, under the California State Vehicle Code, there are certain conditions that um allow a property owner that's open to the public to tow certain vehicles. Have to give them a a certain minimum time. I believe it's um an hour. Um and then they also have to give them have to take a picture. Also have to be with certain radius for the towyard. So there different conditions that under the scenario that the complaints that we've been having, they haven't been abiding by those. We brought that attention. City attorneys been actively involved with certain businesses in our community that have been doing these show to uh I haven't heard any reports since we've reached out to them with um uh with our city attorney. Uh but this is going to give us the ability to site the owner um that we didn't have before uh under our oath. site the owner that decides to get a tow company and tow.

That is correct. Within that period that is correct. Correct. And we've had the situations I've heard we've had people come uh residents come and complain of such incidents in the city. So appreciate that. And we also have I know staff is working towards a more comprehensive issue as it relates to towing through the direction of city council some meetings before. So that's in the works. Correct. That is correct. All right. Very well. Uh, having no others, any com member? Yes. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh, Mr. City Manager, question. Has the property owner that initiates the toes, have they been informed of the legalities of the California vehicle code that you just stated? They have.

Okay. Very good. So then all parties are informed. Now at this point if no one chooses to uh do what's appropriate their responsibility the negative drawbacks of decide to continue towing. Is that correct? That is correct. Okay. Thank you

Mr. Mayor. If I may add just one more comment and I personally have met with the uh owners of one of the businesses that have been impacted or that have been impacting also uh and um I plan to meet with the city manager this week to provide them an update of that meeting. Uh we are on the right track. They understand the significance of what is taking place and uh we will we will I think the captain also wants to say something too. No. Oh, I'm sorry. Um but uh we we are moving in the proper direction.

Thank you uh for that. And again we've had a increase in what we would call it predatory towing, you know, and uh abusing this this uh uh service available to businesses in their community. And so we're just not going to tolerate that. And so that's where we're at. Uh council member.

Yeah. Thank you, mayor. Uh, and I just want to thank staff for taking the initiative and moving this forward because we received numerous complaints from residents who were victims of towing and we know was in certain pockets in our city, but it seems that is uh spiraling out when you look at uh tow companies in the city of Pic Rivera, not just on the north end or in the middle. There was some concern on the south end as well that which we brought to the attention. So I'm really pleased to see this and I want to thank my colleagues for pushing this initiative forward.

So uh it's really two questions. One, what sort of recourse do um residents have who were impacted uh unlawfully and their cars were towed and they were out they're out sever several hundreds of dollars plus the inconvenience. And secondly, aside from citing the owner of the property of the business or businesses, could you also site the tow truck company because they should they should know the law also, right? So you have two players who are willfully taking advantage and violating state law. So so two questions, recourse and then the ability to sight tow truck.

And if I may, Mr. Mayor, yes. Um you know it's truly it's initially it's a tow com toe company that is um primarily at fault. I mean I went to one of the sites myself personally they are uh well posted on who can park there and who can't park there. So really when someone is uh parking in a lot any lot in the city where they're really not supposed to be parking they are subjecting any anybody who does that is subjecting themselves to potential tow but there are state laws that that mandate that 1 hour waiting period. Um and yet the um I think the reaction or the possibly overreaction is to well they're in my lot let's get them out now. Actually, the example that was used is if somebody parks in your driveway or your, you know, in in your, you know, blocking your access to your driveway, you'd want them out right away. And I understand that. I mean, I can truly understand that. And we we had a very positive conversation. But the tow company when they're called, they should be asking, well, you know, there's a state law that says, you know, you can't do it unless X, Y, and Z happens. And in and I think in the particular instance in this one towing company they may not have all their proper authority or proper licensing with the city. So um I like I said I will be providing an update to the city manager. We're going to try and address this uh at least one particular site that's been of concern and try to find a appropriate solution. I think there is the ability to find appropriate solution. Okay. Anything else? You need a motion?

No. I'll move second. So, it's a first and a second. Roll call vote, please. Council member Garcia, yes. Council member Lara, yes. Council member Lutz, yes. Mayor Proen, Dr. Sanchez, yes. Mayor Kamacho, yes. Motion passes 5-0. Thank you. Uh, moving on to our city manager staff reports. And at this time, uh, I do want to just remind, uh, mayor and mayor and city council about some upcoming events. We have the Easter extravaganza coming up fairly soon. Um, it's posted up there. And we also have our farmers markets once again starting in April. Very well.

Thank you, city manager. Uh, leading us to the good of the order. I'll go ahead and start with Council Member Lada.

Yeah, thank you. um had the privilege of attending the Rio Vista Fast Pitch opening. Uh that's always a nice event. Um well attended. Uh you know it's just it's just good to just see families baseball softball being. Um secondly, I had the opportunity to uh meet with the mayor um Kamacho along with uh for an infrastructure ad hoc committee with uh public works city manager um also with uh director Hernandez and we talked about some of the major projects. The aquatic center is on pace. We plan there there's a potential groundbreaking hopefully this summer. Um, it was a good thing that we sat down in the room and talked because we noted that there may be there needs to be coordination between that construction project that's going to start this summer and a lot of our festivities for the World Cup and and Summer Streets Festival because they share the same space. Um, so we we we discussed that. Um, also we talked about Real Hondo Park. We look forward that's moving along. That's about 90% done in terms of planning. We look forward to a groundbreaking at the end of this year. Um, in addition to that, we talked about streets and we talked about this year is the last year of the PMP project for the past four or five years. Um then at the end of the year and next year starts a new uh five-year PMP project and we're going to see some significant streets uh being undertaken. We have Rosemead from Woodier to mines that's hopefully taking place this May, June, this summer. Um there's there's there's three stages in terms of roads and how uh the city's

going to uh attack them based upon how deteriorated they are. There's there's a simple uh slurry cap, there's complete reconstruction, and then there's also discussion with the contractor that's locally in Pico Rivera to do something in between. Um ultimately, uh there seems to be a more I'm going to say scientific approach, a more um logical appro approach towards uh handling our streets. We know that Clarinda is a major street that has had a lot of issues. We've had some residents come and talk about that. That's starting next year, uh May of 27, right? Uh Director Negrete, that's about correct. There's going to be a complete reconstruct with that. So, you know, there's there's I'm not even going to say there's light at the end of the tunnel. There's progress and there's work. And one of the things that we also mentioned is the need for the city to really talk about uh these projects in terms of social media and let the public know that, you know, even if it's a sidewalk, that's a million dollars and that's a million dollars that our community needs to know that's being reinvested into our community. And I think it's been decades in the making, but you know, we have some significant funds going towards our roads. But yeah, so thank you very much. Other than that, yeah,

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Thank you, Mr. Mayor. For items AB123, I attended the Gateway Council of Governments meeting uh this past week, and of course, we had our our grand opening for our very first dog park, which was amazing in the north part of town. So, we're all happy that we had that. So, I'll be able to take my dogs there once I clean them up so they look presentable. Um, I did want to ask Director Negrete, I spoke last council meeting about posting on the internet a list of streets that are going to be uh upgraded or improved uh in the next cycle. and wanted to make sure if we've uh are making progress on that so that uh people could easily jump on onto the website and see if their uh property that there that's located on a particular street is on that list

once we finalize those plans and go for advertising. We'll uh put those on the website. Fantastic. Thank you for that. I appreciate that. And that concludes my comments. Thank you, Council Member. Council member Garcia.

Thank you, ma'am. Um, of in terms of AB1234, I attended the LA County sanitation meeting along with council member Lara and Mayor uh Kamacho. We attended the opening day ceremony of uh Eco Fast Pitch. Uh just as a reminder, this Saturday's uh pony baseball at Smith Park along with the Sky Zone uh finally opening up uh after that. And then um with the dog park, I just wanted everyone should know that staff member Victor's dog Kempuccina was the first official dog in that dog park, right?

Second one was Latte. Charlie. Charlie was the first to christen it.

I want to report uh real quick. uh you should have right here uh regarding um a march that's going to take place on the 21st. I wanted to share this. It's it's on Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 to 3. Uh it's good it's with the Lord's Supper Ministries. They'll be hosting the 2026 uh March for Jesus Christ. Participants will gather at 9:30, 10:00 in the parking lot of Dee Discount on Whitter Boulevard. They will proceed north and they will stop. As they go north, they will stop in front of station 40 and pray for our first responders. They will proceed up and go to Pico Park. And um prior to this, um someone from the sheriff's will provide the dos and don'ts on the sidewalk. Uh and we know that Pico Boys is also having their opening day ceremony that day. uh but this is the day that they wanted to do it and if anybody's interested you show up at 9:30 this is pastor David uh is a contact I wanted to share that with my colleagues

thank you council member mayor prom

yes thank you for AB1234 I want to report I attended the um chamber of commerce um third annual women's um empowerment lunchon with um some of our our staff here as well thank you for attending um that was and thank you as well to many sponsors that made that event possible. Um I was um invited to be a panelist and and share a little bit about my story as well as a speaker who is an attorney. She's shared her experience as well as um a woman um she is a self-defense expert in the martial arts and she gave us um tips and demos on um women's self-defense and um I also she taught me how to punch with an open with open hand and I was able to break a board so I know how to you know create some damage with an open hand not having to break my nails.

Good job. We got Robert got good photos of it too in video. So, so thank you to everyone that attended. Um, in addition, I wanted to um report as well, we were I was able to attend the dog park uh with my dog and she wasn't the first dog to go in there, but she was the first dog to christen the and she loved it. Um, and I loved the the article and the profile was great. So, we've heard good things. I did get messages um the next day. We did have a little delay opening it up. Um, should who do residents call should there be any maintenance or let's say they're locked out or in? Um, is that who do they call? Cuz I received several messages on my on my Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for all the residents to let us know, but who do we direct to?

Yeah, we go to park and recre parks and recreation. Isn't it listed on our rules and rags? On our rules and reg. Maybe we should put a signage so they know who to call. Um it's open at uh dawn to dusk to correct.

So thank you for that. It was it's a great facility. Um lastly I wanted to mention I received message regarding concern about our flock cameras in the city. There was an article. It's maybe for you captain um that came out regarding a data breach of some sort. And the question is how is this data secure? Is the data that's collected from that in Pico Rivera who's that shared with and um especially right now considering you know the department of homeland security um who gets that data and how can we how are we ensuring that that the data that's collected by those cameras are secure.

Yeah. Well, first of all, there's two state laws that that prevent us from sharing it with federal agencies like ICE or border protection. city controls the data that who we release that to. Every now and then we'll get a request from the captain. A neighboring cities uh law enforcement would like to have access. Under those scenarios, we'll release it to them. We do not share that with uh federal agencies. Um there have been some challenges. There have been some breaches with flock. They have uh changed their system and processes. They are improving that to prevent those things from happening. But what we're going to do as a city is we're going to do our own audits. we know who's searching based on our information so we can do internal audits just to make sure that it's not going into the wrong hands or it's not um violating any type of state laws.

Thank you. How many cameras do we have currently? I think it's 30 36. Yeah. Thank you. That's it. Thank you. Thank you, Mayor Pro. Council Garcia, you got

one other item real quick I think is imperative is that um and it started with with when Mayor former mayor Lara meeting with Pico Boys and you know with with the dam project finally taking place uh Mayor Kamacho's uh requested a meetings with the Pico Boys board and we met with them behind closed doors. We did an on-site visit uh Pam Yugar. Uh there's a key. It is their 70th anniversary on March 21st. We seem to have uh received and solicited input. Uh city manager Steven staff is putting together a plan. Uh they they've uh bought into the plan. There's recommendations and we'll continue to tweak it and communicate with the board.

Thank you, council member, for highlighting that. It's an ongoing with the boys, but we've uh doing what we can to help them mitigate their impact. Um, but thank you all for sharing all the events we've attended from our opening day to our new dog park to the road improvements that are forthcoming. It's a lot going on. Uh, thanks for sharing. Just wanted to add uh as the intergovernmental agency that that I represent, SIAKA, we do have a uh we did hire a an interim uh general manager for the role and we're searching for a permanent uh general manager at SEAK as well. more stuff will be forthcoming, but just wanted to highlight. And I'm gonna check on those uh those cat cages that I've been told that they existed. I guess I've never called for one, so I never figured they were still there. Um but I get you. Uh outside of that, um unless we have any other items, Mr. City Manager, I'd like to adjourn this meeting. Thank you all for coming.