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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 March 8, 2022
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MARCH 8, 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
Properties: Former Alpha Beta Site:
8139-005-909- 12813 Bailey Ave
8139-005-910, 12802 Hadley St
8139-005-911, 12813 Bailey Ave
8139-005-912, 6557 Comstock Ave
8139-013-901, Milton Ave
8013-013-900, 6703 Comstock
8139-005-904, Comstock Ave
8139-005-905, Comstock Ave
8139-005-906, Comstock Ave
8139-005-907, Comstock Ave
8139-005-908, Comstock Ave
8139-005-902, Greenleaf Ave
8139-005-903, Greenleaf Ave
8139-004-900, Bright Ave
8139-004-901, Bright Ave
8139-015-900, 6711 Bright
8139-015-902, 6724 Greenleaf Ave
8139-015-901, 6726 Greenleaf Ave
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki, City Manager
Property Negotiator: Brian Saeki, Executive Director
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 7018 Greenleaf Ave
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: JOW Investment LLC and Nixon Office LLC Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority March 8, 2022
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3.C. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Represented and Unrepresented Employee: Whittier City Employees’ Association, Whittier Police Officers’ Association, Whittier Police Management Association, and unrepresented employees
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
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 - American Legion Whittier Post 51
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. City Net Presentation on Homeless Outreach
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.
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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 February 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. League of Women Voters Candidate Forums
Recommendation: Approve the co-sponsorship of a Candidate Forums with the League of Women Voters, to be held in the Council Chambers either on March 24, 2022, or March 28, 2022, and broadcast on the municipal access channel; and waive the associated fees.
12.D. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Laura Barajas, Ginger Gaxiola, Jorge R. Hernandez, Trinidad Huerta, Janet Roybal, Gabriela Garcia, Daniel R. Saucedo, Maria Hortencia Vasquez, The Estate of Isaac Eduardo Vazquez Ramirez (Decedent), and any other Heirs, and Martin Browne.
12.E. Side Letter Amendment to WCEA Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: Approve Side Letter amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Whittier City Employees’ Association.
12.F. AB 361—Remote Meetings Under State Emergency Orders Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18, making the legally required findings to authorize the conduct of remote telephonic meetings during the state of emergency for all Brown Act bodies if necessary and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-12.
12.G. Anaconda Park and Central Park Improvement Project – Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) Existing facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Approve the plans and specifications for the Anaconda and Central Park Improvement Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
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12.H. City Hall East Wing Renovation Project - Award of Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Dunbar Architecture for preliminary architecture and interior design services in the amount of $48,725.
12.I. Greenleaf Promenade - Professional Service Agreement for Design Services
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with SWA Group in the amount not to exceed $158,000 for the Greenleaf Promenade Conceptual Design.
12.J. Renovation of The Whittier Greenway Trail Bridge on Norwalk Boulevard – Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract to Techno Coatings Inc. of Anaheim, California, in the amount of $419,865 for the Renovation of The Whittier Greenway Trail Bridge on Norwalk Boulevard Project;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-19 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for the Whittier Greenway Trail Bridge on Norwalk Boulevard Project; and
3) Approve $41,987 in contingency for the Whittier Greenway Trail Bridge on Norwalk Boulevard Project subject to approval by the City Manager.
12.K. Richard Nixon Drive and Vicinity Resurfacing – Notice Inviting Bids Recommendation:
1) Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) Existing facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Richard Nixon Drive and Vicinity Resurfacing Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Misdemeanor Prosecution Options
Recommendation: Direct staff to send a letter to the Los Angeles County District Attorney to request the City be allowed to prosecute its own misdemeanors violations.
14.B. City Council Ad Hoc Committee - Parnell Park Renovation Recommendation: Appoint two City Council Members to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee for the renovation of Parnell Park.
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15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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.
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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 3rd day of March 2022. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk