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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
FEBRUARY 14, 2023, 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 January 10, 2023 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Whittier v. Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart - RefNum CL-383135+
3.C. 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.
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3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier - Court Case No. 22STCP03523
3.E. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Represented and Unrepresented Employee: Whittier City Employees’ Association, Whittier Police Officers’ Association, Whittier Police Management Association, and unrepresented employees
3.F. 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
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. Whittier Public Library Foundation
8.B. Blue Star - Private 2nd Class Raquel Rojas - United States Army
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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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 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Mercury Insurance for Veronica Mojica, Benjamin Simon, Tyler Hampton, and United States Fire Insurance Company for Javier Cervantes.
12.D. AB 361 – Remote Meetings Under State Emergency Orders Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-13, 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. 2023-01.
12.E. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3145 – Stormwater and Runoff Pollution Control
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3145, amending Title 8 (Health and Safety), Chapter 8.36 (Stormwater and Runoff Pollution Control) of the Whittier Municipal Code to bring the City into compliance with current operations and regulations consistent with the Clean Water Act and supplementary to the municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
12.F. California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program (2023) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-14 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for revenue and expenditure of $60,000 and accepting a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to implement the new California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program and integrate it with the City’s current Accela permitting software.
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12.G. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. WUA 18-027 – Fountainhead Consulting Corporation (Fountainhead), formerly known as PPM Group, Inc. for Whittier Senior Center Construction Management Services
Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. WUA 18-027 – Fountainhead for Whittier Senior Center Construction Management Services, in the amount of $540,884 to provide construction management services for the Whittier Senior Center Addition & Renovation Project, modify the expiration date of the agreement to June 30, 2024, and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-15 amending Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget to appropriate an additional $540,884 to fund the Senior Center Construction Management Services Agreement.
12.H. Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Main Replacement Project Phase 1 - Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Ramona, Inc. for the Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Replacement Project Phase 1 and authorize the Secretary to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority (WUA).
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Our Neighborhood Voices - Coalition and Potential Ballot Measure Recommendation: Authorize the City to join the “Our Neighborhood Voices” Coalition and consider taking a supportive position on a proposed ballot measure concerning local land use control, and if appropriate, adopt Resolution No. 2023-16, expressing support for the “Brand-MendozaCandell” Tripartisan Land Use Initiative” to amend Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California to make zoning and land use community affairs, and not of state interest.
14.B. Gateway Cities Council of Governments Affordable Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement; and nominate a member of the City Council as a candidate to serve as Board Member for the Trust.
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14.C. Council Ad Hoc and Subcommittees – Fire Station 17, Education Liaison, and State Legislation
Recommendation: Consider whether to establish three new Ad Hoc Committees / Standing Subcommittees related to the upgrades to Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 17, Education Liaisons, and State Legislation.
14.D. Social Services Grant Funding
Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-23 distribution of Social Services Funding in the amount of $176,516 from General Funds, $48,250 from Community Development Block Grant funds, and $50,000 from Low/Medium Income Housing Asset Grant funds as the Social Services Commission recommended.
14.E. Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with City Manager Brian Saeki.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT in Memory of Eileen Murphy Bigelow
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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 9th day of February 2023. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk