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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
SEPTEMBER 13, 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 August 2, 2022 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
APN: 8150-002-008, 8150-002-009, 8150-003-021
Address: 14590 Whittier Boulevard
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Hales Kathleen O/ Watts Patricia S Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3.C. 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.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
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. Blue Star - April Saltikov - United States Marine Corps.
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.
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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. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Raul Arias, Daniella Escobar, Cristina Lira, Ramon Ruiz, Anna Diaz, and Gurbachan Juneja.
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12.C. Mills Act Agreement
6004 Painter Avenue
Certificate of Appropriateness No. HRC20-0007
Recommendation: Accept the Historic Resources Commission’s recommendation to approve a Mills Act Agreement, and:
1) Find that this project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 31, (Historical Resource Restoration) Section 15331, of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-72, approving Certificate of Appropriateness No. HRC20-0007 to approve a Mills Act Agreement with the property owners of 6004 Painter Avenue; and,
3) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Mills Act Agreement contract.
12.D. Police Lateral Incentive and Community Services Officer Positions Recommendation: Increase Police Officer lateral incentive to $20,000 and add three full-time Community Services Officer position; and adopt Resolution No. 2022-73 amending Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget with a supplemental funding appropriation of general fund for lateral incentive program and addition of three full-time community services officer positions.
12.E. Parks Master Plan – Award of Professional Services Contract Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-74 amending FY 2022-23 budget in the amount of $249,531 in general funds to be allocated for the Parks Master Plan Project;
2) Award the Professional Services contract to KTUA in the amount not to exceed $249,531 for the Parks Master Plan project; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services contract on behalf of the City.
12.F. Engineering Services for Treatment System Expansion - Award of Contract
Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs to provide Piloting Support and Preliminary Design Services for the Adsorption Treatment System Expansion Project for a fee not to exceed $269,932 and adopt Resolution No. WUA-2022-07 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget with a supplemental funding appropriation for the treatment system expansion project.
12.G. Public Works Van Replacement
Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a replacement van from Penske Toyota of Downey, California, for $52,488.
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12.H. Replacement of Police Patrol Supervisor Vehicles
Replacement of Crew-Cab Compact Trucks
Replacement of Extended Cab Compact Trucks
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the purchase of two police patrol supervisor vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, California, for $99,475 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-75 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to fund the replacement of two police patrol supervisor’s vehicles for $149,475.
2) Authorize the purchase of two replacement crew-cab compact trucks from National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, California, for approximately $71,235.
3) Authorize the purchase of two replacement extended cab compact trucks from National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, California, for $66,478.
12.I. Richard Nixon Drive and Vicinity Resurfacing - Notice of Completion Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Pave West, Inc. for the Richard Nixon Drive and Vicinity Resurfacing and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.J. 22-028 Savage Canyon Landfill (SCL) Side Slope Repair Project - Notice Inviting Bids
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 SCL Side Slope Repair Project.
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bids.
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. Redistricting - 2020 US Census Data
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to consider testimony on the 2020 US Census data and receive a report on the population balance of existing districts, redistricting process, and redistricting criteria.
13.B. 2021-22 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to review and approve the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; and Authorize the City Manager to submit the report, along with any public comments received and necessary revisions, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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13.C. Amendment No. 2 to the 2020-21 HUD Action Plan
Recommendation:
1) Conduct a public hearing to consider testimony on Amendment No. 2 to the 2020-21 HUD Action Plan for the allocation of CDBG-CV funds; 2) Approve Amendment No. 2 and direct Staff to submit it to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-76 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for revenue and expenditure of $210,115 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Funds for the Homeless Navigation Center.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Proposed 2022-2023 State Legislative Platform and Procedures for City of Whittier and Whittier Utility Authority
Recommendation: Discuss, amend as appropriate, and adopt the proposed State Legislative Policy and Platform for addressing legislative matters impacting the City of Whittier and the Whittier Utility Authority.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT In Memory of Sally Schacht
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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 8th day of September 2022. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk