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CITY HALL & GENERAL INFORMATION
CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS
HOUSING
GENERAL
Q1. Where is City Hall located?
A. The Pico Rivera City Hall is located at 6615 Passons
Boulevard, between the Pico Rivera Sheriff's Station and the
El Rancho High School. Its major cross street is Washington
Boulevard.
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Q2. How do I reach City Hall?
A. City Hall is highly accessible from the San Gabriel
River (605) Freeway.
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and map, click here.
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Q3. When is City Hall open for business?
A. The Pico Rivera City Hall is open Monday to Friday,
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and closed on alternate Fridays.
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here to view schedule of City Hall hours and public meetings.
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Q4. What number do I call for general information?
A. During regular office hours (7:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
except on alternating Fridays), you may request information
from a receptionist at (562) 942-2000.
To help you contact any office at City
Hall, check our Telephone Directory.
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Q5. Who is the Mayor of Pico Rivera? Who are the members of
the City Council? Gregory Salcido is
Mayor. The other members of the City Council are:
Bob Archuleta
David Armenta
Gustavo Camacho
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here for more information about the Pico Rivera City Council.
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Q6. How can I communicate with the City Council members?
A. You can write the City Council, or call the Council
office at (562) 801-4371
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Q7. Where and when does the City Council meet? Can I attend
the meetings?
A. The City Council meets at 6:00
p.m. every second and fourth
Tuesday of the month, at the City Council Chambers
located at City Hall, 6615 Passons
Boulevard. The meetings are open to the public.
>> Click
here to view the City Council meetings.
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Q8. Where can I get a copy of the City Council meeting agenda?
Minutes of Meetings?
A. A copy of the agenda of a forthcoming City Council
meeting is available for perusal by the public during office
hours. Agenda outlines and Minutes of all meetings may also
be viewed or downloaded in the Government>City
Council>City Coucil Meetings section. Minutes of City
Council meetings are approved during the succeeding meeting.
These are posted on our site one day after the meeting.
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Q9. Are City Commission meetings open to the public?
A. Yes.
The Planning
Commission meetings are held in the City
Hall Council Chambers at 6:00
p.m. on the second and fourth
Monday of each month. These meetings are convened to
consider zone changes, variances, divisions of property, conditional
use permits and future plans for development in the City.
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Click here for more information about City Committees and
Commissions.
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Q10. How do I become a member of the different Commissions or
Committees?
A. If you are interested in joining any of Pico Rivera's
Commissions,
Committees or Boards, please download and fill out a Statement
of Qualifications and submit this to the City
Clerk's Office.
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Q11. Do I need a license to operate a business in Pico Rivera?
A. Yes. Any person doing business, conducting any
trading, or practicing any profession within the City should
apply for a business license. Visit City
Hall during office hours to obtain application packets
and assistance. The business license application packets are
available online and may be downloaded in the Business>Services
section. You may also request applications by telephone, fax
or email. For more information, call the Revenue Division.
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Q12. I would like to open a business in Pico Rivera.
What permits do I need? Who do I contact?
A. In addition to a business
license, you may need to apply for additional permits,
depending on the nature and the location of your business.
Please call the Revenue
Division for more information or download the Business
License packet and guidelines. The checklist included
in the Business License Application Packet lists the agencies
you may need to see to apply for appropriate permits for your
business.
To find out if the site you have selected for your business
is zoned for your intended operation, contact the Planning
Division. You may also send your inquiry via email.
If you plan improvements to your facilities, you need to
contact the Building
Division. You may also send your inquiry via email.
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Q13. I am a local business owner who wants to expand my market.
Can Pico Rivera help?
A. Yes. Pico Rivera, through its Business
Assistance Program, helps local businesses improve their
operations by providing consultants who can help pinpoint
areas where a business can improve, streamline or strengthen
its operations or expand its market/clientele. The services
of these consultants are provided at no cost. To better serve
local business owners or managers, who may have difficulty
in being away from their operations for a long period of time,
the consultants visit Pico Rivera to conduct their consultations.
To take advantage of this service, call the Business Assistance
Program.
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Q14. Does the City provide loans to local businesses?
A. The City of Pico Rivera does not offer a business
loan program. However, it can assist businesses with locating
information about the best type of loan for a specific need.
The City also helps local businesses by providing consultants
who will assist the business in packaging loan documents or
business proposals for submission to the appropriate financial
institution.
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Q15. I want a new sign for my business. Do I need to apply for
a new permit?
A. Yes. Any change in the existing signage of your
business needs the approval of the Planning
Division. For guidelines and additional information concerning
signage for your business, please call Planning Division.
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Q16. Where can I get information about the City's Housing Programs?
A. Our website offers general information about our
housing programs. You may also call the Pico
Rivera Housing Services Department for more information.
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Q17. I would like to remodel my house. What steps do I need
to take?
A. Building
Division has put together guidelines which may assist
you in the remodel of your home. Click below to download residential
guidelines that may help you*. You may also call Building
Division for more information.
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Q18. I recently moved to Pico Rivera with my dogs which have
current licenses. Do I need to apply for new dog licenses?
A. Yes. You must secure a license for your pet from
the City within 30 days after it is brought into the City
or reaches four months in age. Dog licenses must be renewed
each year by July 31. The licensing period is from July 1
through June 30.
An application for a license may be obtained from City
Hall during normal business hours.
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Q19. The tree in front of my property needs to be trimmed. Who
do I call?
A. You may call the Public
Works Department. You may also submit your request by
accomplishing a Service
Request Form.
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Q20. Does the City offer after school activities for children
and teenagers?
A. A variety of before and after school programs is
offered by the City. These are geared for residents of all
ages. To find out what activity may fit your particular need,
go to Community
Programs>Recreation Programs.
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Q21. I am looking for a day care center for my six year
old daughter. Can you help?
A. For your convenience, we have listed child and
adult day care facilities in and around Pico Rivera.
>>Click here to access
this list.
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Q22. I read the Pico Rivera Profile every month and I would
like to recommend topics that would be interesting to residents
and businesses. Who do I call?
A. For any story ideas, please call the Public Information
Office during office hours. Please provide your name and a
contact phone number so we can get back to you.
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