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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 9, 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 28 and April 11, 2023 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. Conference with Legal - Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(2):
One Case
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 Real Property Negotiators to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 13024 Walnut Street
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Madonna Adams
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
4. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
5. ROLL CALL
Joseph A. Vinatieri, Mayor
Fernando Dutra, Mayor Pro Tem
Cathy Warner, Council Member
Octavio Martinez, Council Member
Jessica Martinez, Council Member
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Proclamation – Public Works Week May 21 – May 27
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 11, 2023 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Thomas Booth and Christine Lee.
12.D. Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM22-0003 (TPM No. 083714) 10254 Beverly Boulevard (A.I.N. 8129-006-007)
Recommendation: Receive and file the Planning Commission action approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM22-0003 (TPM No. 083714), an application to subdivide one lot into three parcels.
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12.E. Workers' Compensation and General Liability Administration Services Recommendation: Approve the agreement renewal for Workers’ Compensation and General Liability administration services with Keenan & Associates and adopt Resolution No. 2023-34 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 to appropriate additional funds for Worker’s Compensation and General Liability provisional services.
12.F. Whittier COVID-19 Non-Profit Recovery Grant Program Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-23 distribution of Whittier COVID-19 Non-Profit Recovery Grant funds in the amount of $250,000 as recommended by the Social Services Commission.
12.G. Replacement of Aerial Lift Trucks
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the purchase of a replacement brush and tree maintenance aerial lift truck from Terex Utilities, of Fontana, California, for $453,997. 2) Authorize the purchase of two replacement street signal maintenance aerial lift trucks from Terex Utilities, of Fontana, California, for $287,945 each.
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-35 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to appropriate additional funds from the mobile equipment replacement fund to fully fund two aerial lift truck purchases and to fund a third aerial lift truck purchase.
12.H. Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRA or SB-1) Fiscal Year 2023-24 Funding Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-36 approving the proposed project in Fiscal Year 2023-24 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 for the streets at Calmada Avenue, Mills Avenue, and Scott Avenue between Whittier Boulevard and Lambert Road.
12.I. SB 1383 Compliance Payment to Republic Services
Recommendation: Receive and file the report regarding the funding of the SB 1383 compliance charge from Republic.
12.J. Request for Proposals for Engineering Services to Investigate and Develop a Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plan
Recommendation: Approve the City’s release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Engineering Services to Investigate and Develop a Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plan.
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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. HUD Fiscal Year 2023-24 Action Plan
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to consider public testimony on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2023-24 Action Plan (Plan) and direct staff to finalize and submit the Plan to HUD.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Solid Waste and Recycling Services Franchise Agreement Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on the preparation of a new Solid Waste and Recycling Services Franchise Agreement in anticipation of the expiration of the existing franchise agreements on October 31, 2025.
14.B. Education Liaison Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendation: Determine whether to establish the Education Liaison Ad Hoc Committee, and if appropriate appoint two Council Members to serve on the ad hoc committee.
14.C. Greenleaf Promenade
Recommendation: Provide direction on design related items for the Greenleaf Streetscape Plan.
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 4th day of May 2023. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk