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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
APRIL 11, 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 March 14, 2023 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. 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.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One Case
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Open Space Legal Defense Fund et al. v. City of Whittier et al. Court Case No. BS128995
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3.E. 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.
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. Students in Government Day
8.B. Proclamation - National Donate Life Month
8.C. Proclamation - National Library Week - April 23-29
8.D. Employee of the Quarter - Darren Schmidt
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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 March 14, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Jesus Muniz, Jonathan Vela, Sucely Villeda Connie Davidson, Mercury Insurance ASO Miguel Ramos, Joyce Thomsen, and Martha Anda.
12.D. Conflict of Interest Code and Ethics Training Biennial Review Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-26, establishing a conflict of interest code, designating local agency officials required to comply with ethics training under Assembly Bill 1234 and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-31.
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12.E. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3146 – District Boundary Lines Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3146, establishing district boundary lines for by-district election of Council Members resulting from the 2020 US Census redistricting process.
12.F. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3147 – Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA22-0002 and CEQA exemption
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3147, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA22-0002 to amend the Whittier Municipal Code to be consistent with new State laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), And to find such amendments to be statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
12.G. California State Library Grant
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-27, amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget to accept a grant from the California State Library in an amount of $10,638 for Library services and programs.
12.H. Federal Transportation Administration Title VI Program Plan Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-28 approving the City’s Title VI Program Plan Update and authorize the City Manager to execute the Title VI Program Plan Update.
12.I. 22-002 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project – Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) – Existing Facilities - of California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Approve Plans and Specifications for 22-002 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
12.J. 23-010 Well 8 Rehabilitation, Liner and Pump 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 Specifications for Well 8 Rehabilitation, Liner and Pump Project; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for bids.
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12.K. Palm Avenue from Whittier Boulevard to Broadway – Speed Humps Recommendation: Approve the Parking and Transportation Commission’s recommendation for the installation of speed humps on Palm Avenue from Whittier Boulevard to Broadway.
12.L. Water and Sewer Comprehensive Cost of Service Rate StudyProfessional Services Agreement - Award of Contract Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis to provide a Comprehensive Cost of Service Water and Sewer Rate Study for a fee not to exceed $82,466.
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. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3140 – Republic Services Amendment No. 2
Recommendation: Consider public testimony at the public hearing and conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3140, 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 Consolidated Disposal Service L.L.C. (dba Republic Services) (A17-162) adopted by Ordinance No. 3077.
14. STAFF REPORTS
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 6th day of April 2023. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk