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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority May 23, 2023
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 23, 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 April 25, 2023 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Tim Roberts v. City of Whittier, Workers Compensation Claim Nos.
ADJ11971587, ADJ13286572, ADJ13287042
3.C. 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.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8139-024-027 (12826 Philadelphia Street)
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Beverly Professional Company, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
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
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
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Police Department Updates
8.B. Whittier High School Varsity Tennis CIF Southern Section Champions
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 25, 2023 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Vanessa Caro, Mercury Insurance ASO Fernando Aragon, Carlos Hernandez, and Teddie Serna.
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12.D. Monthly update on Whittier Well-Being Initiative
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly update on the Whittier WellBeing Initiative.
12.E. De Luca’s Restaurant
16503 Whittier Boulevard
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP22-0015
Recommendation: Receive and file Conditional Use Permit No. CUP22- 0015 approved by the Planning Commission under Resolution No. P.C. 2023-06, an application to allow for a Type 47 (General Alcohol Sales License) and revised live entertainment at an existing restaurant located at 16503 Whittier Boulevard.
12.F. Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Main Replacement Project Phase 2 - Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Waive a minor bid irregularity and award the construction contract to All Cities Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,222,045 for the construction of the Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Main Replacement Project Phase 2;
2) Reject all other bids;
3) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority; and
4) Approve $122,205 in contingency for the Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Main Replacement Project Phase 2 subject to approval of the Executive Director.
12.G. Greenway Trail East Extension Project – Suburban Water Systems Contract
Recommendation: Approve the work contract with Suburban Water Systems in the amount of $94,521 for the Whittier Greenway Trail East Extension Project.
12.H. Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91 (Foxley Drive) - Preliminary Budget and Engineer’s Report
Recommendation: Approve the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24, on Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-37 declaring the district’s intention to levy and collect Fiscal Year 2023-24 Foxley Drive, Street Lighting Assessment and setting a time and place for a public hearing for June 27, 2023.
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12.I. Project 22-017 Orange Grove & Vicinity Water Main Replacement – 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 Orange Grove & Vicinity Water Main Replacement Project; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bids.
12.J. 22-002 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project - Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Award the Construction contract to All American Asphalt of Corona, California, in the amount of $1,396,010.93 for the construction of the 22- 002 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project; 2) Reject all other bids; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
12.K. Uptown Parking District No. 1
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 for Parking District No. 1 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 27, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
12.L. Uptown Parking District No. 2
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for Parking District No. 2 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 27, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Selection of Boards & Commissions Applicants
Recommendation: Select applicants to interview or appoint for vacancies on the following boards and commissions:
1) Cultural Arts Commission (1 term)
2) Historic Resources Commission (2 terms)
3) Parking and Transportation Commission (1 term)
4) Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (2 terms) 5) Personnel Board (1 term)
6) Social Services Commission (1 term)
7) Art in Public Places Advisory Committee (2 terms)
8) Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Citizens Technical Advisory Committee (2 terms)
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14.B. Liability Update
Recommendation: Receive a report on the California Insurance Pool Authority and provide direction as necessary.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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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 18th day of May 2023. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk