City Council Meeting Agenda Announcement
On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 361, which allows Brown Act bodies to attend meetings telephonically. Please be advised that some, or all, Whittier City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically.
Consistent with mandates of Assembly Bill 361 and local adopted policies, a physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting or offer public comment will not be made available. City Hall will not be open to the public for this meeting; however viewing and public comment options are provided below.
View live open session meeting remotely:
On Cable, Channel 3
Online: www.cityofwhittier.org/Streaming
Public Comment options:
Email: [email protected]
Voicemail: (562) 567-6323 (Transcribed via automated software and original voicemail forwarded) Physical Mail delivery at City Hall: 13230 Penn Street Live Audio Only Public Comment via Zoom: (Speakers must limit their comments to three minutes.
Please note, by order of the presiding officer, public comments may be limited if at their discretion a surplus of public speakers are present at the meeting.) Email, Voicemail, Physical Mail Instructions: Please submit public comments by at least 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure City Council members receive and have time to review them.
NOTICE REGARDING LIVE COMMENTS
The Mayor will announce the commencement of public comments during the meeting. Only those members of the public who have ‘raised their hand’ will be in the queue for speaking.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR ZOOM SOFTWARE IS UPDATED TO PROVIDE LIVE COMMENTS Live Public Comment for CLOSED SESSION: Login or call at 6:00 p.m. and raise your hand. Smart Phone App or Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98640033144 o Use ‘Raise Hand’ feature.
Phone Call-in: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 986 4003 3144 o Press *9 to ‘Raise Hand’ and then *6 to unmute yourself when prompted.
Live Public Comment for OPEN SESSION: Login or call at 6:30 p.m. and raise your hand. Smart Phone App or Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95676597390 o Use ‘Raise Hand’ feature.
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If you have questions on how to use Zoom for participation or would like to practice ahead of time, please contact the City Clerk Department at (562) 567-9850.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability-related services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting, consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Spanish interpreters are also available.
For information or to request services, please contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at (562) 567-9850.
View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority January 11, 2022
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
JANUARY 11, 2022, 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
The public is invited to comment on any closed session item listed below.
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8232-028-020 11280 First Ave
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: NCN Investments
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): One Case - Orange County Council of Governments (“OCCOG”) v. Gustavo Velasquez, California Dept. of Housing and Community Development, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCP01970
4. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
5. ROLL CALL
Joseph A. Vinatieri, Mayor
Cathy Warner, Mayor Pro Tem
Jessica Martinez, Council Member
Fernando Dutra, Council Member
Henry Bouchot, Council Member
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Chamber of Commerce Monthly Updates
9. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council/Boards of Directors to reorder the agenda, add or delete items, or make changes to the Agenda.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public is invited to address City Council Members and Directors regarding any item of business or any matter within the bodies subject matter jurisdiction.
Pursuant to State law, City Council Members and Directors cannot take action or express a consensus of approval or disapproval on any communications which do not appear on the printed agenda.
Speakers must limit their comments to three minutes. Please note, by order of the presiding officer, public comments may be limited if at their discretion a surplus of public speakers are present at the meeting.
Detailed instructions on how to provide public comments are provided on the Agenda Announcement Page.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORT
12. JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion. If a Council Member or Director wishes to discuss a Consent Calendar item, the item may be removed from the calendar for individual consideration.
12.A. Waive Further Reading
Recommendation: After the City Clerk has read the title, waive full reading of all resolutions and ordinances on this agenda for adoption.
12.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the November 18, 2021, Special Meeting Minutes and November 23, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Oscar Andrade, Yolanda Gutierrez, Alfredo Vitela, and Peter Diaz.
12.D. AB 361 – Remote Meetings Under State Emergency Orders & Public Comment
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-01, making the legally required findings to authorize the conduct of remote telephonic meetings during the state of emergency for all Brown Act bodies and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-94.
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12.E. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3133 - April 12, 2022, General Municipal Election
Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3133, establishing various election procedures relating to election style, voting locations, appointment, early voting, precinct consolidations, auditing, and reporting for the 2022 General Municipal Election.
12.F. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WRSA-22-01 approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal year from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177 and taking certain related actions.
12.G. Whittier Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrative Budget for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WRSA-22-02 approving the Whittier Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the fiscal year from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(j) and taking certain related actions.
12.H. Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant – Adoption of a Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2022-01 authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution for the Murphy Reservoir Replacement Project; accept and execute agreements; and related documentation to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant for the Murphy Reservoir Replacement Project.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
None.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT in memory of Don Jenkins
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Disability-related services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting, consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Spanish interpreters are also available. For information or to request services, please contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at (562) 567-9850.
The agenda packet for regular meetings is available three days before the meeting on http://www.cityofwhittier.org. Materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting are available for public inspection; please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Los servicios relacionados con la discapacidad están disponibles para permitir que las personas con discapacidad participen en esta reunión, de conformidad con la Ley Federal de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990. También hay intérpretes en español disponibles. Para obtener información o para solicitar servicios, comuníquese con el Secretario Municipal al menos 24 horas antes de la reunión al (562) 567-9850.
El paquete de la agenda para juntas regulares están disponible tres días antes de la reunión en www.cityofwhittier.org. Los materiales distribuidos al Concejo Municipal dentro de las 72 horas de la reunión del Concejo Municipal están disponibles para inspección pública; póngase al contacto con la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.
Regular and Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Dated this 6th day of January 2022. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk