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Residents press for cheer facilities and smoke-shop enforcement; city attorney says court action set to challenge Epic Motel use
Summary
Parents and residents urged the council for indoor space, practice mats and scheduling to support competitive cheer programs; a coalition asked the city to help curb illicit sales at local smoke shops. The city attorney said the city will seek a temporary restraining order against the Epic Motel operator for operating without a permitted business license.
Pico Rivera — During public comment at the April 1 City Council meeting, residents urged the city to help local competitive cheer teams with indoor practice space and safety equipment, while a coalition representative urged enforcement against smoke shops selling illicit products. Separately, the city attorney briefed the council on imminent court action aimed at the Epic Motel.
Parents and team supporters said the cheer teams — recent state and national champions — face training challenges once the football season ends because many indoor spaces are unavailable. Tony Islas, who identified himself as a Pico Rivera resident of 28 years and the father of two, asked the council to "look into budget or your resources to help out our girls" so champions who earn…
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