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Jesse Garcia, senior analyst, briefed the council on the legislative and grant developments and said the Caltrans award was among several recent successes. \"This grant will fund the mobility circulation, land use, and the environmental justice elements of the city plans comprehensive general plan update,\" Garcia said.

The council also heard that the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy awarded the city $450,000 to acquire a small parcel on the northeast corner of Whittier Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard for future beautification and native landscaping. Javier Hernandez, a staff member who presented additional grant updates, said the acquisition process is now underway.

Hernandez also told the council the city’s congressional community project funding request for the Durfee Avenue Community Center was selected to advance in the appropriations process. \"We have been selected for a $1,250,000 request through Congresswoman Linda Sanchez for the Durfee Avenue Community Center,\" Hernandez said, noting the funding remains tentative until the Appropriations Committee and final federal appropriations process are complete.

Separately, staff reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded Barnard Construction Company preconstruction services for the larger Whittier Narrows Dam project; Corps‑led preconstruction work will define the scope of later construction phases.

Labor groups urged the city to press for local‑hire and strong labor standards on large projects tied to the dam and other development. Richard Burns, a representative of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, spoke during public comment and urged the council to seek state‑certified apprenticeship requirements, medical benefits and retirement provisions on the Whittier Narrows work and on a proposed 95‑unit condominium/townhome project at 6540 Rosemead Boulevard.

Council members discussed limits on the city’s authority over federal projects. When asked, city staff said federal projects are subject to the Davis‑Bacon Act but that the federal process does not necessarily carry the same prevailing‑wage or local‑hire requirements cities may impose on locally funded work. Council member Laura raised a separate project on the consent calendar — a water pressurization project listed as item 16 — noting, \"we had set aside 600,000 for this project. It came in at about 4 3 something, and I think we're putting 239,000 back into the enterprise fund.\" The council did not provide additional line‑item detail during the meeting beyond that statement.

On a procedural vote, the council approved agenda items 1 through 16 in a single motion. Mayor Pro Tem Camacho moved approval; Dr. Monica Sanchez seconded, and a roll call vote recorded five yes votes. The motion passed 5‑0.

Staff said further council action will be needed to accept some grants formally. Hernandez said the Caltrans grant will be brought back as a resolution to accept funding and begin work on the general plan update.

Why it matters: the combination of planning and acquisition grants strengthens the city’s funding for its general plan update and for small‑scale neighborhood beautification, while the Army Corps’ selection of a prime contractor signals progress on a regional flood‑control project that will have engineering and workforce implications for the area.

What’s next: staff said the Caltrans grant acceptance and formal project agreements will return to council for resolution and that the city will continue advocating for hiring and labor standards where it can influence project contracts.

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City Attorney Mr. Glassman said the filing, made by the City of Los Angeles with several intervening cities, \"was submitted by the City of Los Angeles and numerous other cities seeking primarily injunctive relief against the federal government, the Homeland Security, the ICE, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement divisions.\" He listed participating jurisdictions that included the City of Pico Rivera, the County of Los Angeles, Culver City, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Santa Monica and West Hollywood.

Glassman said the pleading asks the federal court to declare that the defendants’ actions violate the Fourth and Tenth Amendments and the Administrative Procedure Act and to enter preliminary and permanent injunctions to stop further courthouse arrests as described in the complaint. \"The interveners respectfully request the court enter judgment in their favor and grant the following relief,\" he read, describing the requested declarations and injunctions.

Glassman told the council the case is scheduled for a hearing on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in federal court in Los Angeles and that the city’s participation is being handled pro bono by the law firm Munger Tolles and Olson. \"Munger Tolles and Olson are doing it pro bono,\" he said, adding the city would not incur attorney fees for the firm’s work though expert or other litigation costs might arise and could be allocated differently among plaintiffs.

Council members asked procedural questions about the pleadings, case law cited and potential costs. Glassman said he had reviewed the pleadings and that the next steps could include an appeal if an unfavorable ruling is issued; he also offered to circulate the complaint to council members and to convene a closed‑session discussion if needed.

Public commenter Fernando Islas addressed immigration enforcement during public comment and said he condemned ICE actions in Los Angeles County, which he described as profiling and aggressive enforcement. His remarks provided context for community concerns the council and staff said they are monitoring.

Why it matters: the lawsuit seeks to limit federal enforcement practices at and around state courthouses — a matter of immediate concern to county and city officials and to residents who said they fear targeted enforcement. The scheduled hearing could produce an injunction or other orders affecting enforcement practices in the region.

What’s next: the case is set for a federal‑court hearing Thursday at 10 a.m.; the city attorney will circulate the pleadings to the council and city staff said they will continue to coordinate with legal counsel and regional partners.

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Pico Rivera wins $700,000 planning grant, $450,000 property award; Army Corps selects Barnard for Whittier Narrows preconstruction

Pico Rivera joins Los Angeles lawsuit seeking injunction on ICE courthouse arrests; hearing scheduled Thursday