City Clerk's Corner
📢 Notice: City Council Meetings Relocated
- Construction on the City Hall Council Chamber renovation is progressing well!
- As a reminder, all City Council meetings for the remainder of the year will continue to be held at the Pico Rivera Senior Center. We appreciate your ongoing understanding and look forward to welcoming you at the temporary location throughout this improvement project.
- Stay informed and engaged—visit the City’s website for the latest updates, future meeting dates, and ways to participate in your local government.
City Council Dark Meetings Coming Up!
- On September 8, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6827, cancelling certain meetings of the City Council due to Holiday Schedules and Vacation schedules.
- The City Council meetings regularly scheduled for November 25, 2025, and December 23, 2025, are scheduled to go DARK.
City Now Accepting Commission Applications
The City of Pico Rivera has four commissions—Planning, Sister City, Parks and Recreation, and Veterans—that provide the City Council with input and policy recommendations on issues impacting the community. These advisory bodies gather public feedback and focus on their respective areas to help guide City decisions.
All current City commission terms are set to expire in December 2025. The City of Pico Rivera is now accepting applications to fill potential vacancies on the following commissions:
- Planning
- Parks & Recreation
- Sister City
- Veterans
City of Pico Rivera residents are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted by November 10, 2025, for consideration in the December appointments. For more information or to obtain an application, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 801-4389 or visit www.pico-rivera.org
Elections
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Upcoming Statewide Special Election
The Statewide Special Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
What is on the Ballot:
- Proposition 50, formally titled the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment is scheduled to be on the ballot for Pico Rivera residents. If approved by voters, AB 604’s new district lines would govern the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections. Afterward, redistricting authority would return to the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission following the 2030 census. The measure is intended as a legislative response to perceived gerrymandering in other states, primarily Texas, which would determine the majority control of the House of Representatives.
- Potential Impact for the City: Pico Rivera, south of Washington Boulevard, may be represented by a new U.S. House Representative. As a result, the City could potentially have representation from four federal elected officials.
- To view AB 604’s Proposed Interactive Map, click here.
- Make sure your voice counts! Check your voter registration status —Click Here!
Statewide Special Election Key Dates:
Vote Centers:
Voters in Pico Rivera have the option to cast their ballot in-person or drop off their Vote by Mail Ballots at any vote center in the City or any participating vote center in surrounding cities.
Track your ballot every step of the way by subscribing to Where's my Ballot using the button below!
For more information, including how to register, check your voter status, or learn about voting options, please visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website at https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections
Meet the New "Face" of the 2026 Elections!
- The City Clerk’s Office is excited to introduce the brand-new illustration that will be the official “face” of the 2026 elections here in Pico Rivera!
- This artwork is designed to represent the community’s spirit, the City’s legacy and all about celebrating our community and encouraging everyone to get involved in shaping the future of our city.
- Keep an eye out for the illustration as it appears across city updates and election materials and get ready to make your voice heard in the upcoming elections!
Get Ready for the 2026 Elections!
Mark your calendars—big election dates are coming in 2026, including races for the Gubernatorial office and local municipal seats. Here's what you need to know to stay informed and engaged:
May 4, 2026 – Vote by Mail Ballots begin mailing and processing
- May 12, 2026 – Official Sample Ballot Booklets begin mailing
- May 18, 2026 – Last day to register or update your voter registration for the Primary Election
- June 2, 2026 – Statewide Primary Election, including the Gubernatorial Primary
- July 13 – August 7, 2026 – Nomination Period for the General Municipal Elections
- November 3, 2026 – Gubernatorial General Election Day
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to these important dates. Make sure your voter registration is current, so your voice is heard at every level of government! For up-to-date information please visit the City Clerk’s Elections page at https://www.pico-rivera.org/elections-and-voting/ for more information
Departmental Updates
Office of the City Manager
City Receives Notice to Proceed for a $700K Caltrans Grant to Update the General Plan
- The City of Pico Rivera has been awarded $700,000 in grant funding from the FY 2025-26 Caltrans Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant Program. The award will fund the Mobility/Circulation, Land Use, and Environmental Justice Elements of the General Plan. The grant proposal includes a total City match of $145,325, where $100,000 is in-kind staff time and $45,325 is a cash contribution.
- This Caltrans grant will be used to conduct robust outreach and engagement while updating the Mobility/Circulation, Land Use, and Environmental Justice Elements of the City’s General Plan. The Mobility/Circulation Element will leverage regional transit projects and guide the City’s transition to a safe, convenient, and well-connected multimodal future.
- The Land Use Element will explore new zoning and land uses that balance higher-density mixed-use transit-oriented development with promoting new industries that produce high-quality, career-oriented jobs within the City.
- The Environmental Justice Element will address and mitigate the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards while ensuring that all residents have equal access to a healthy and safe environment.
- This Caltrans grant funding also introduces an opportunity to comprehensively update the full General Plan and complete the associated Environmental Impact Report.
- The Department of Community and Economic Development will oversee the General Plan Update and identify additional resources necessary to create a thorough project budget, which will be brought to the City Council for approval at a later date.
Senator Archuleta Assembles Tour and Briefing of Anaheim ARTIC and OC Vibe Development
- On Friday, October 24, Senator Archuleta assembled a group of regional leaders and stakeholders including Mayor John R. Garcia and Mayor Pro Tem Camacho, the Offices of Assemblymember Calderon, Supervisor Hahn, LA Metro, OCTA, OC VIBE, Metrolink, High Speed Rail, Assemblymember Quirk-Silva, Senator Tom Umberg, Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, Orange County Board of Supervisors, and the Cities of Anaheim and Fullerton.
- The group arrived via Metrolink train and held a roundtable discussion sharing insights, lessons learned and future development potential surrounding Metrolink rail stations.
- The City of Pico Rivera, who is actively working to deliver a Metrolink station, looks to take the lessons and insights of this tour and make Pico Rivera Station a reality.
Office of Sustainability/PRIME
Power Up for Fall with PRIME Power Choice
Fall is here, bringing cooler weather and the upcoming holiday season with its high electricity demands. Increased home energy use for lighting, heating, and holiday activities can drive up utility costs. The PRIME Power Choice Program helps manage these seasonal spikes by using energy from solar panels and battery storage to keep costs affordable and reliable. Solar panels power homes by day and charge batteries for night use, avoiding peak rates: batteries also provide backup power during outages
Program Benefits:
- No upfront costs, no credit checks.
- Reliable emergency home backup power.
- $115 per month for the first battery.
- Locked-in low energy rates at $0.145 per kWh
- Annual rate increases capped at 1.9%.
Trusted Local Installers
Through the City’s Channel Partner Program, five trusted solar contractors are ready to help make the switch easy:
- HomeLink Solar
- Infinity Solar
- OC Solar
- PE Operations
- SolarTech Energy Systems Inc.
Extra Savings for CARE Customers:
If you qualify for California’s CARE Program, you may be eligible for the CARE PRIME Power Choice Program, offering solar and battery storage at even lower rates—just $0.07 to $0.09 per kWh. Enrollment is open while funding lasts.
Ready to lock in summer savings?
Sign up today at poweredbyprime.org/power-choice.
For CARE program questions, call 888-8-HAPPY-8 or email PowerChoiceCARE@Participate.Energy.
2025 "Sort it Right, Keep Our City Bright" Youth Art Competition
- The City of Pico Rivera invites local students to participate in the 2025 Youth Art Competition. This initiative encourages young artists to express their creativity while promoting composting, recycling, and food waste reduction as part of a cleaner, more sustainable community.
- Following NASA’s previous collaboration with renowned artist, Mister Cartoon, the City is partnering with NASA to invite young artists to design artwork that inspires environmental stewardship. Winning designs will be displayed on an official NASA Waste Truck. Selected artists will also receive a certificate of recognition from the City of Pico Rivera.
- Age categories include Elementary and Middle School (K–8) and High School (9–12). For contest details, eligibility requirements, and submission instructions, visit www.pico-rivera.org/youth-art-competition.
EV Charging Stations at Pico Rivera City Hall
- The City of Pico Rivera invites the community to use the public EV charging ports located at the City Hall parking lot.
- These stations remain open to the community and provide a convenient option for residents to charge their electric vehicles while supporting clean and sustainable transportation.
- Scan the QR code posted at the charging stations or visit the following link to access EV charging station policies: EV Charging Station Policy Information
Pico Rivera Women Bicycle Club
- Join the Pico Rivera Women Bicycle Club to embrace a sustainable and healthy lifestyle while building community. Led by local resident Yvette Zea, the club encourages active transportation and strengthens connections across Pico Rivera.
- Beyond promoting cycling, the club supports long-term sustainability goals, reduces emissions, and contributes to the city’s active transportation network. Members also enjoy physical and mental health benefits, including staying active, relieving stress, meeting new people, and fostering community bonds.
- For more information, follow the club on social media: @picowomen_bicycleclub.
Community and Economic Development
City Hosted a Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Workshop on July 30, 2025
- Hosted on July 30, 2025 for park owners and residents to review Ordinance No. 1190.
- The workshop educated attendees on ordinance provisions, promoted compliance, and encouraged transparency.
- Recording of the presentation was posted online for those unable to attend.
- Part of the ongoing efforts to ensure residents and park owners understood their rights and responsibilities.
Restaurant Resiliency Workshop
- On October 1st, 2025, the City of Pico Rivera hosted its first Restaurant Resiliency Workshop, supporting the local restaurant industry.
- 16 restaurant owners and operators attended, including several of the City’s larger establishments.
- Participants received free registration to the LRA Boot Camp ($600 value), access to the SoCal Gas Expo, and other industry resources.
- The workshop provided tools and strategies to help restaurants adapt, compete, and succeed in a changing market.
- The event reinforced the City’s recent LAEDC nomination and highlighted key vendor programs.
EDDY Award Finalist: Business Friendly and Proud
- Nominated as a finalist for the EDDY Award – Most Business-Friendly City (Small City category)
- Awards hosted on November 5, 2025 at Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium
- First win opportunity since 2016
- The only city in Supervisor Hans’ district to receive a nomination
- Recently featured in LA Times and KTLA News
Heart of Compassion Award
- On August 9, 2025 the City was recognized by Heart of Compassion and Senator Bob Archuleta’s Office and received a Certificate of Recognition for providing annual CDBG funding to support food distribution programs.
- The City had long partnered with Heart of Compassion, allocating $40,000 annually to provide nutritious food to local families.
- Celebration included a Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway with community booths, food, music, and children’s games.
Public Works and Citywide Project Updates
New Era for Pico Park: Modern Prefabricated Restroom Lifted into Place
- After nearly half a century of service, Pico Park’s aging 1970s-era dilapidated restroom has officially been retired — and in its place, a sleek, modern prefabricated facility has risen
- Early on the morning of October 1, park-goers and nearby residents witnessed a remarkable sight: a massive 50-foot crane hoisting two halves of the new restroom building high above the ballfields before gently lowering them into place. The new structure now sits neatly between the ballfield dugout and the covered picnic area — a fitting centerpiece for one of Pico Rivera’s busiest community hubs.
- The new restroom includes separate men’s and women’s facilities as well as a dedicated storage area, all built to withstand decades of heavy use. It replaces the original restroom built in the late 1970s, which had long outlived its expected lifespan.
- Pico Park, shared daily with North Park Academy for the Arts under a joint-use agreement, is one of the city’s most active recreational spaces. From school activities and youth sports leagues to weekend picnics and community events, the park’s restrooms serve a multitude of residents each month.
- As part of the project, crews have installed new plumbing, electrical, and sewer connections to support the facility, along with construction of new ADA-compliant sidewalks and pavers to improve accessibility and aesthetics.
- With completion anticipated by the end of October, Pico Park’s new restroom marks another milestone in the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize its parks and enhance public amenities — ensuring this community gathering place continues to serve generations to come.
Community Events & Programming Recap
Halloween Spooktacular - October 25, 2025
- The City of Pico Rivera held its annual Halloween Spooktacular on October 25, 2025. The Community enjoyed an evening of Halloween fun, treats, games and attractions!
- Entertainment also included a Meet & Greet with Mickey and Minnie and magic show featuring award-wining magician Jonathan Molo.
The Movie Mash - October 4, 2025
- The Movie Mash – Double Feature on October 4, 2025, had an estimate of 400 hundred attendees. The Double Feature was held at Rivera Park’s Field #5
- Free Popcorn, Face painting, Arts & Craft was available while supplies lasted.
Upcoming Events & Programs
Veteran's Day Ceremony - November 11, 2025
Holiday Tree Lighting - November 22, 2025
- The Holiday Season will officially begin in the City of Pico Rivera with the City’s annual Holiday and Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, November 22 on the grounds of City Hall from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m
- The popular wintry event will include an Elves Arts & Crafts Workshop for Kids, Elves Face Painting and balloon art, and a Holiday Vendor Fair. City Hall will also be transformed into a Winter Wonderland complete with a FREE snow play area that includes a three-lane snow sled run.
- In addition to the snow play area, there will be entertainment featuring live performances beginning at 7:00 p.m.
- City officials and the community will come together for the official Tree Lighting Ceremony that will take place from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.