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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 24, 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 Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jesse Nordquist v. City of Whittier, Worker’s Compensation Court Case Nos. 586892 & 593058
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Angela Balzano v. City of Whittier, Worker’s Compensation Court Case No. 562913
3.C. 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 Terms
3.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 6003 Pioneer Blvd
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Under Negotiation: Price Terms
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
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Chamber of Commerce Monthly Update
8.B. Proclamation for Martin Plourde - Whittier Union High School District
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 April 26, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Use of Digital Transactions and Electronic Signatures Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-32 authorizing the use of digital transactions and electronic signatures on City forms, contracts, and other official documents.
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12.D. Marketplace DDA Reimbursement
Recommendation: Approve the July through December 2021
reimbursement to Whittier Marketplace, Inc. of the 2021-22 debt service payment on the Community Facilities District 1989-1 bonds in the amount of $250,068, pursuant to the DDA.
12.E. Whittwood Town Center Reimbursement
Recommendation: Approve $251,097 in tax increment and sales tax reimbursement to Whittwood 1768 Inc. pursuant to the Owner Participation Agreement for the Whittwood Town Center.
12.F. Catalytic Converter Ordinance
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3135 adding Chapter 9.50 to the Municipal Code pertaining to the unlawful possession of catalytic converters.
12.G. Anaconda and Central Park Improvement Project – Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-33 amending FY 2021-22 budget in the amount of $56,240 in supplemental funds to be allocated for the construction of the Anaconda and Central Park Improvement Project; 2) Find the apparent low bid submitted by Jon Gilmer Construction as nonResponsive; 3) Award the construction contract to Western State Builders in the amount of $244,803
for the Anaconda and Central Park Improvement project;
3) Reject all other bids;
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract on behalf of the City;
5) Approve $24,480 in contingency for the Anaconda and Central Park Improvement
Project subject to the approval of the City Manager.
12.H. Equipment Fuel and Service Truck Replacement
Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of an equipment fuel and service truck from Cobalt Truck Equipment, Las Vegas, Nevada, for $483,957.
12.I. Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91 (Foxley Drive) Preliminary Budget and Engineer’s Report
Recommendation: Approve the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23, on Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91; and adopt Resolution No. 2022-34 declaring the District’s intention to levy and collect Fiscal Year 2022-23 Foxley Drive Street, Lighting Assessment and setting a time and place for a public hearing on June 28, 2022.
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12.J. Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program and Authorization to issue Notice Inviting Bids for the Murphy Reservoir Replacement Project
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-35 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Whittier Utility Authority approve Plans and Specifications for the Murphy Reservoir Replacement Project and authorize the Secretary to advertise for construction bids.
12.K. Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRA or SB-1) Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funding Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-36 approving the proposed project in Fiscal Year 2022-23 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
12.L. Solid Waste and Recycling Hauler Franchise Agreement Amendments Ordinances
Recommendation:
1) Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinances No. 3136 and 3137 with Amendments No. 1 to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement for the Provision of Solid Waste and Recycling Services between the City and Arakelian Enterprises, Incorporated, dba Athens Services (A17-161), and the City and Consolidated Disposal Service, L.L.C, dba Republic Services (A17-162), respectively, to add a definition of unauthorized containers, add a section related to enforcement of exclusivity, revise the service zone map and revise the rate schedule to add container size options and pricing for various sized recycling bins.
2) Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3138 finding that the herein ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act and adopting Amendment No. 2 to an Exclusive Franchise Agreement for the Provision of Solid Waste and Recycling Services with Arakelian Enterprises, Incorporated, dba Athens Services (A17-161) adopted by Ordinance No. 3076 to add language to comply with Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Regulations (SB 1383). 3) Set a public hearing at the regular City Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard.
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12.M. Uptown Parking District No. 1
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 for Parking District No. 1 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 28, 2022, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
12.N. Uptown Parking District No. 2
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for Parking District No. 2 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 28, 2022, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
12.O. USBR WaterSMART Drought Response Grant – Adoption of a Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2022-03 authorizing the Executive Director, or designee, to prepare and file a grant application; accept and execute agreements; and related documentation to the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for the WaterSMART Drought Response Program for the Whittier Groundwater Treatment System (WGTS) Expansion Project.
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. Uptown Senior Center Renovation and Improvement Project Recommendation: Provide direction regarding the scope of work for the Uptown Senior Center Renovation and Improvement Project.
14.B. Whittwood Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendation: Establish an ad hoc committee on Whittwood to guide negotiations for the amendment of the Whittwood Specific Plan and appoint two Council Members.
14.C. Parnell Park Renovation and Improvement Project – Design Concept Recommendation: Provide recommendations on the conceptual design for the Parnell Park Renovation and Improvement Project.
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14.D. Board, Committee and Commission Reappointments / AB 361 Remote Meetings under State Emergency Orders
Recommendation: 1) Consider the following reappointments of qualified incumbent board, commission and committee members:
a) Library Board of Trustees—Laurie Baccus and Kathleen Marin b) Cultural Arts Commission—Pamela Kinnamon-Korporaal
c) Design Review Board—Patrick Craig
d) Parking and Transportation—Laurie Perschbacher
e) Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission—Don Mrla f) Planning Commission—Richard Quirk
g) Art in Public Places Advisory Committee—Pamela Kinnamon-Korporaal, Sandra Hahn, and Peggy Rowe
2) Provide direction for the conduct of interviews or appointments for scheduled and unscheduled vacancies on advisory committees. 3) If appropriate, adopt Resolution No. 2022-37, 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. 2022-25.
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 19th day of May 2022. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk