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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.
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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority February 22, 2022
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
FEBRUARY 22, 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. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session
Approve the December 14, 2021 Closed Session minutes.
3.B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 15025 E. Whittier Blvd. (APN 8224-017-003)
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Gerry Schwarzblatt, S&S Partnership Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Raymond Duran v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 22-591600-015
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One Case
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 January 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Oceanic Arts Special Event Permit
Recommendation: Approve a special event permit and temporary street closure for a multi-day exhibit and celebration at Oceanic Arts proposed for Saturday, April 2, 9, and 16 and Sunday, April 10 and 17, 2022.
12.D. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the mid-year budget update for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
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12.E. Document Imaging Conversion – Pre-2018 Building Permits Recommendation: Authorize the expenditure of up to $55,000 with Hyland Software Inc. for the conversion of the City's building permits from paper to digital format and authorize the City Manager to sign the Service Proposal.
12.F. California State Library “Stronger Together: Improving Library Access"
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-15 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget to accept a grant from the California State Library and appropriate $70,000 for the California State Library “Stronger Together:
Improving Library Access” LSTA Grant; and authorize the City Manager to execute any required agreements and documents to accept the grant.
12.G. California State Library “WPL Digital Memory Lab” Copycat Grant Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-16, amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget to accept a grant from the California State Library and appropriate funds in the amount of $20,000 for the California State Library “Digital Memory Lab” LSTA Copycat Grant; and authorize the City Manager to execute any required agreements and documents to accept the grant.
12.H. 22-007 - City Yard Water and Electrical Meter Shop Demolition - Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities);
2) Approve the plans and specifications for the City Yard Water and Electrical Meter Shop Demolition Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise the project for demolition bids.
12.I. Deed of Right-of-Way Road Dedication 15740 Citrustree Road Recommendation: Accept and authorize the City Clerk to execute the Offer of Right-of-Way Dedication along the frontage of 15740 Citrustree Road.
12.J. Disposition of City Property – Vehicle Donation Lottery Results Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements for the donation of vehicle No. 11535, a 2005 Ford Taurus Sedan, to the Research Design Access, vehicle No. 16324, a 2007 Dodge crew-cab truck, to the Whittier First Day Coalition, and vehicle No. 16571, a 2007 Ford Expedition SUV, to Canning Hunger; and
2) Direct Staff to evaluate and recommend adjustments to the current Vehicle Donation Policy.
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12.K. Greenway Trail East Extension - Professional Service Agreement for Construction Administration, Material Testing, and Inspection Services – Second Amendment to Contract
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 with FCG Consultants for the Greenway Trail East Extension Construction Administration, Material Testing, and Inspection Services, extending the performance period and adding $132,845 to the contract.
12.L. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) – MS4 Program and Fats Oils and Grease Control Program
Recommendation: City Council and Whittier Utility Authority authorize the City Manager to extend the professional services agreement in the amount of $137,525 with John L. Hunter and Associates (JLHA) for an additional year, to assist the City with MS4 Permit Compliance and implementing the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) control program.
12.M. Preferential Parking Districts Program Study – Professional Services Agreement for Planning/Engineering Services
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-17 adding a supplemental appropriation of $79,800 to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget for the City’s Preferential Parking Districts (PPD) Program Study and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Walker Consultants in the amount not to exceed $79,800 for planning and engineering services.
12.N. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Compliance Audit Report Recommendation: Receive and file the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Compliance Audit Report for the calendar year 2019-2020.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Whittier Beautification Program
Recommendation: Receive and file the Whittier Beautification Program requirements and process.
14.B. Metro Hot Spots – Whittier Boulevard at Colima Road – Scope Change Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 extending the expenditure schedule and updating the scope of work for the Funding Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for Metro Hot Spots - Whittier Boulevard at Colima Road Intersection Improvements Project.
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14.C. County Health Officer Order - Consistency with State Health Order Recommendation: Consider sending a letter to the Los Angeles County Health Officer and Medical Officer regarding consistency between County and State Health Officer Orders.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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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 17th day of February 2022. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk