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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 10, 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 February 22, 2022, March 8, 2022 and March 22, 2022 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Geovani Escobar v. City of Whittier, Workers Compensation Case No. 596296
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 Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: State Route 72, Properties along Whittier Boulevard from Esperanza Avenue to Sorensen Avenue
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Local Agency Formation Commission, Los Angeles Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
City Owned Properties: APN 8130-024-010, APN 8130-024-011 City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Insight Property Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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3.F. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One Case
3.G. 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
Jessica Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem
Fernando Dutra, Council Member
Cathy Warner, Council Member
Octavio Martinez, Council Member
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Blue Star – Staff Sergeant Dallas Hodges – United States Marine Corps
8.B. Proclamation of National Police Week: May 11 - 17, 2022
8.C. Proclamation of National Public Works Week: May 15 – 21, 2022
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.
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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 February 22, March 8, March 22, and April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 8 and March 22, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Stephen M. Biddlecombe, Horace Mann Insurance Company ASO Irma Lujan, Luis A. Lizarraga, Alberto Popoca, Manya Samarin, Lucy Swindlehurst, Maria C. Velazquez, Whittier Investments LLC, Corrine Bottema, Arlene Perea, Alice Rosales, John Barrera, and Thomas Ward.
12.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3134 - Military Equipment Use Policy
Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3134, adopting a policy governing the use of military equipment.
12.E. Data Network Security Review and Policy Development Recommendation: In conformance with Government Code Sections 6254(ab) and 6254.19, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of $50,000, for a security review of the data network and development of NIST policies.
12.F. California State Library Inspiration Grant "Plant a Seed to Read" Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-27 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget to accept a grant from the California State Library and appropriate $10,000 for the California State Library “Inspiration Grant - Plant a Seed to Read” LSTA Grant.
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12.G. 22-007 City Yard Water and Electrical Meter Shop Demolition - Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Award the construction contract to Resource Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $69,000 for the 22-007 City Yard Water and Electrical Meter Shop Demolition project;
2) Reject all other bids;
3) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority; and
4) Approve $6,900 in contingency for the 22-007 City Yard Water and Electrical Meter Shop Demolition project subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
12.H. Senior Public Works Project Manager Staff Augmentation – Award Professional Services Agreement for Project Management Services Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-28 adding a supplemental appropriation of $120,000 to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget for staff augmentation and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Project Partners Inc. in the amount not to exceed $120,000.
12.I. Scott Avenue Sidewalk Project - Notice of Completion Recommendation: Accept the work performed by FS Contractors, Inc. for the Scott Avenue Sidewalk Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.J. Sunset Water Main Replacement - Notice Inviting Bids Sunset Drive Between Painter Avenue and College Avenue
Recommendation:
1) Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(b), (Existing facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Sunset Water Main Replacement Project; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bids.
12.K. Traffic Signal Improvements Project – Notice Inviting Bids Hadley Street at Pickering Avenue
Mar Vista Street at Pickering Avenue
Mar Vista Street at Greenleaf Avenue
Recommendation:
1) Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) (Existing Facilities) of California Environment Quality Act guidelines. 2) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Traffic Signal Improvements Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
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12.L. Colima Road Rehabilitation Project Construction Update Recommendation: Receive and file the Colima Road Rehabilitation Project Construction Update.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Anyone interested in matters scheduled for public hearing may speak for three minutes at the time of the hearing. If you challenge any part of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the public hearing.
13.A. Generally Prohibit Vehicles Exceeding Three Tons From Using Norwalk Boulevard Between Dorland Street and Hunter Avenue Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of Resolution No. 2022-29 to generally prohibit vehicles exceeding three tons from using Norwalk Boulevard between Dorland Street and Hunter Avenue.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Whittier Beautification Program
Recommendation: Receive information regarding the proposed Whittier Beautification Program requirements, process and provide direction if necessary.
14.B. Salary and Management Compensation Resolution
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-30, setting forth certain leave and compensation benefits for management and confidential employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-63; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-31 adopting a 2021-22 salary resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-13.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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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 5th day of May 2022. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk