City Council Meeting - May 12, 2026

The City Council meeting of Pico Rivera on May 12, 2026, included several recognitions, community updates, and a detailed fiscal year 2025-26 third quarter financial review. Key procurement-related discussions focused on capital improvement projects, including over $44 million in upcoming projects, with 44% grant-funded, and budget adjustments to prioritize road and pedestrian safety improvements. The council approved budget adjustments including a $325,000 allocation from the Measure R fund for crosswalk and ADA upgrades. The financial report highlighted conservative spending, increased revenues from property and business license taxes, and strategic fund exchanges to support capital needs. Additionally, the council discussed ongoing litigation related to the Epic Hotel operator and community concerns about park facility maintenance, with staff working on potential reconfigurations. A motion passed to create a community advisory group for the Witter Narrows Dam project, a major infrastructure undertaking. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal discipline, capital project funding, and community engagement in city planning and services.