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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MARCH 28, 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 February 28, 2023 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Three Cases
3.C. 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.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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jesse Garcia v. City of Whittier, Workers Compensation Claim No. 602919
3.F. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jeffrey Robert v. City of Whittier, Workers Compensation Claim No. 590225
4. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
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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. Relay for Life La Mirada - Whittier Plaque of Appreciation
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.
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12.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the February 28, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
12.C. City Branding Initiative
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RSM Design for a citywide branding initiative, for a fee not to exceed $137,500 and establish a City Branding ad hoc committee.
12.D. City Net - Three Month Extension of Services
Recommendation: Authorize a three-month extension to Agreement No.
A21-119 with City Net for $43,000 for outreach and case management services through June 30, 2023.
12.E. Whittier Well-Being Initiative - Monthly Status Report Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly status report for the Whittier Well-Being Initiative.
12.F. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Pre-approved Construction Plans - Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Design Studio Path to provide design services related to pre-approved construction plans for a fee not to exceed $47,650; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-24, amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget with a supplemental appropriation for expenditure of $47,650 in funds for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) pre-approved construction plans.
12.G. Meter Reading Services – Alexander Contract Services - Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement substantially in the form provided with Alexander’s Contract Services (ACS) to provide meter reading services for a fee not to exceed $85,200.
12.H. Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Main Replacement Project Phase 2 - Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction);
2) Approve the plans and specifications for the Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Main Replacement Project Phase 2; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bids.
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12.I. Metro Hot Spots - Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road Intersection Improvement Project - Notice Inviting Bids Recommendation: Approve the plans and specifications for the Metro Hot Spots - Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road Intersection Improvement Project consistent with a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
12.J. Engineering Design Services for Michigan, Kennedy, & Guirado Park Improvements Project – Professional Services Agreement – Award of Contract
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-25 adding a supplemental appropriation of $217,605 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the Michigan, Kennedy, & Guirado Park Improvements Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Tait & Associates, Inc. for the preparation of civil design plans for a fee not to exceed $217,605.
12.K. Republic Services - Amendment No. 2 Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Recommendation:
1) Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3140 finding 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 Consolidated Disposal Service, L.L.C., dba Republic Services (A17-162) adopted by Ordinance No. 3077 to add language to comply with Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Regulations (SB 1383).
2) Set a public hearing at the regular City Council meeting to be held on April 11, 2023, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard.
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.
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13.A. Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA22-0002 and CEQA exemption
Recommendation:
1) Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 3147 as recommended by the Planning Commission approving Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA22-0002 to comply with new state laws pertaining to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and to find such amendments to be categorically and statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2) Provide direction to staff to circulate a Request for Proposal (RFP) and coordinate with other utilities to prepare a citywide study to evaluate the existing sewer and water capacities.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Social Services Grant Funding
Recommendation: Approve the FY 2022-23 Social Services Grant Funding Allocations.
14.B. Liability Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on liability-related policies and procedures as requested by the California Insurance Pool Authority and provide direction as necessary.
14.C. Options for City’s Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals Recommendation: Receive and file information regulating options for shortterm residential rentals and provide direction to staff as necessary.
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 23rd day of March 2023. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk