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The City Council is the legislative body for the City of Pico Rivera and is charged with making policy decisions in an open, public setting in a spirit of equity, fairness and transparency. The City Council sets the vision for the City through adopted Ordinances and Resolutions, which constitute the laws of the City. These policies are then executed and carried out by the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer for the City.  

There are five council members who are all elected at large on a non-partisan basis. Because the City has a rotating Mayoral system a member of the City Council serves as Mayor and is the presiding officer of the Council. The agenda for each City Council meeting is directed by the City Manager and is prepared and assembled by the City Clerk.

Council members also serve as the Board of Directors of the Pico Rivera Successor Agency, the Housing Assistance Agency and the Pico Rivera Water Authority. A separate agenda is prepared for meetings of these bodies, which are typically held in conjunction with regular City Council meetings.

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Meet Your Council

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John R. GarciaMayor

John R. Garcia was elected to the Pico Rivera City Council in November 2022.

Councilmember Gustavo V. Camacho

Gustavo V. CamachoMayor Pro Tem

Gustavo Camacho is honored to represent the City of Pico Rivera for over 10 years on the City Council.

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Andrew C. LaraCouncilmember

Andrew C. Lara was elected to the Pico Rivera City Council in November 2020.

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Erik LutzCouncilmember

Erik Lutz was elected to the Pico Rivera City Council in November 2020.

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Dr. Monica SánchezCouncilmember

Dr. Monica Sánchez was elected to the Pico Rivera City Council in a Special Election held in November 2019.

Mayor
John R. Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem
Gustavo V. Camacho
Councilmember
Andrew C. Lara
Councilmember
Erik Lutz
Councilmember
Dr. Monica Sanchez

Council Meetings

The City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month unless the meeting is cancelled by Council action. The City Council meets in the City Council Chambers 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California.

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Watch City Council Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting Schedule

Regular Meeting Dates for 2025
 January 14 July 8
 January 28 July 22 (Dark)
 February 11 August 12
 February 25 August 26
 March 11 September 9
 March 25 September 23
 April 8 October 14
 April 22 October 28
 May 13 November 11
 May 27 November 25 (Dark)
 June 10December 9
 June 24 December 23 (Dark)

Meetings are also broadcast daily via the City’s Cable Channel CTV 3 at 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. Click here to watch the latest City Council meeting.

The Agenda or Order of Business

Per Resolution No. 6787, the order of business of the City Council shall be as follows:

  • Roll Call
  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Special Presentations
  • Public Hearings
  • Oral Communication on agenda and non-agenda items  (Yellow and Green Cards)
  • Consent Calendar and Regular Agenda
  • City Manager Reports
  • Good of the Order
  • Closed Session
  • Adjournment

To Submit a Public Comment

To submit a written comment on any agenda or non-agenda items, please email the City Clerk's Office at publiccomments@pico-rivera.org by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All emails will be read into the public record. For oral public comments, please arrive before the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and complete a comment card.

Decorum at Council Meetings

If you wish to speak during any of the oral or public comment portions of the City Council meeting, please fill out the desired color-coded card as you enter the Council Chamber and prior to the start of the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Once the meeting has begun no further cards will be accepted.

Color-Coded speakers cards are as follows:

  • Use Green card to speak on items that are listed on the agenda or any other City-related business.
  • Use Yellow card to speak on items listed under the Public Hearing heading.

Any person wishing to address the City Council has 3 minutes to do so. Please direct your remarks to the City Council as a body not to any particular individual. While we encourage your comments, please be respectful in your communications towards the City Council being mindful that these meetings are televised to a large audience.

As soon as your name is called by the Presiding Officer (Mayor), please step up to the podium, state your name for the record and begin your remarks. The timer upfront will indicate yellow to warn you about the expiration of your time, the red light will come up when your time has fully expired. When you see the red light, please conclude your remarks and step off the podium so that the next speaker may approach.

Members of the audience are asked to refrain from clapping or otherwise speaking from their seats and out of turn. Those not abiding by these basic standards of decorum may be escorted from the meeting.

For further information on these guidelines, please visit the municipal code Section 2.08.050.

"Leaders of the Pledge" Program

🌟 Calling All Future Leaders! 🌟

The City of Pico Rivera Presents: "Leaders of the Pledge"

The Office of the City Clerk is excited to launch "Leaders of the Pledge", a new program designed to inspire youth participation in our community and local government by providing them with the opportunity to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a City Council meeting.

This program offers a unique opportunity for students to:
✅ Actively participate in City Council meetings
✅ Professionally dress to impress
✅ Enhance their understanding of civic duties and local government

When?

📅2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
📅Beginning January 2025

Who Can Join?

  • Students from El Rancho Unified School District
  • Any students residing in Pico Rivera
  • Open to grades 1 through 12


How to Participate?
Parents can register by contacting the City Clerk’s Office.

📞 Phone: (562) 801-4389
📧 Email: cityclerk@pico-rivera.org          
🏢 Address: 6615 Passons Boulevard

Together, we’re shaping the leaders of tomorrow—one pledge at a time!

REQUEST for Proclamation or Certificate Presentation

If you wish to have an Official Proclamation or City Certificate presented at a City Council Meeting, please read the City of Pico Rivera Request for Proclamation or Certificate Policy. Proclamations or Certificates presented at a City Council Meeting may be limited due to time, and will be scheduled on a first request basis. To request a Proclamation or Certificate, please fill out this form.

 

 

Register for Zoom Here

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