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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
OCTOBER 24, 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 September 26, 2023 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Represented and Unrepresented Employees: Whittier City Employees’ Association, Whittier Police Officers’ Association, Whittier Police Management Association, and unrepresented employees
3.C. 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 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: AIN 8139-022-003 (7037 Bright Avenue)
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: American Cantechs Group Investment Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.E. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
One Case
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3.F. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
One Case
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
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Blue Ribbon Schools (Ocean View and Leffingwell Elementary)
8.B. Río Hondo College
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
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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 September 26, 2023 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Hilberto Cerda, Ernesto Funari, Tommy P. Puebla and Victor Manuel Martinez Wario.
12.D. Temporary Valet Parking Program
Recommendation: Authorize staff to approve temporary use permits for a temporary valet parking program in Uptown Whittier.
12.E. Whittier Well-Being Initiative - Wrap-Up Report and Next Steps Recommendation: Receive and file the final report on the first year of the Whittier Well-Being Initiative.
12.F. Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Quarter Budget Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the first quarter budget update for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
12.G. California State Library “Stay and Play” Grant
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-74, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to accept a grant from the California State Library in the amount of $9,000 for the California State Library “Stay and Play” Grant.
12.H. Dial-A-Ride (DAR) Whittier Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan Recommendation: Approve the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan for the City of Whittier and adopt Resolution No. 2023-75, authorizing the adoption of a Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan and the submission of the plan to the California Air Resources Board.
12.I. Whittier Community Foundation Donation for Pickle Ball Court Conversion
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-76, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to accept a donation of $30,000 from the Whittier Community Foundation to convert one Tennis court at Leffingwell Ranch Park into four dedicated Pickle Ball Courts.
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12.J. Citywide Guardrail Improvements (Phase 2) Federal Project No. HSIPL5111(069) - Notice Inviting Bids Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to re-advertise for construction bids.
12.K. Edible Food Recovery Program Management - Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with KJ Services Environmental Consulting to manage the Edible Food Recovery Program in an amount not to exceed $36,125.
12.L. Savage Canyon Landfill Phase 3B Liner Expansion Design – Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $326,528 for the Savage Canyon Landfill Phase 3B Liner Expansion Design and Troubleshooting and optimization of Condensate Treatment System.
2) Approve $32,653 in contingency for the Savage Canyon Landfill Phase 3B Liner Expansion Design and Troubleshooting and optimization of Condensate Treatment System subject to approval of the City Manager.
12.M. Savage Canyon Landfill De-Silting Basins Clean Up – Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2023-07 amending the FY 2023-24 budget in the amount of $115,720 in supplemental funds to be allocated for the Savage Canyon Landfill De-Silting Basins Clean Up.
2) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract with Zusser Company, Inc. in the amount of $105,200 for the Savage Canyon Landfill De-Silting Basins Clean Up.
3) Approve $10,520 in contingency for the Savage Canyon Landfill DeSilting Basins Clean Up subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
12.N. Telecommunications lease agreement at 12108 Bailey Street Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a lease agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership DBA Verizon Wireless to lease WUA-owned property at 12108 Bailey Street for a telecommunications tower and associated equipment.
12.O. VMA Communications Inc. Amendment No. 1
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment No. 1 Agreement with VMA Communications Inc., not exceeding $50,000, to provide additional media management services specific to the City of Whittier.
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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. The applicant and appellant will have up to 20 minutes to present their case and up to an additional 10 minutes to make rebuttal comments at the conclusion of the public 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. 2024 Uptown Business Improvement Area Assessments Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to consider the Uptown Business Improvement Area levy of assessments for calendar year 2024 and adopt Resolution No. 2023-77, confirming the annual report and levy of assessments for the Uptown Business Improvement Area for calendar year 2024.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Branding Outreach & Update
Recommendation: Receive and file a report detailing the initial phase of the City’s branding initiative, as reviewed by the Branding ad hoc committee, and allow RSM Design to move forward with establishing Whittier’s brand identity in phase two.
14.B. Whittier People Mover - Final Report & Next Steps Recommendation: Receive and file the final Whittier People Mover Study and provide direction to staff on implementation of a one-year pilot program for a neighborhood electric vehicle service.
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.
The agenda packet for regular meetings is available three days before the meeting on http://www.cityofwhittier.org. Materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting are available for public inspection; please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
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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 19th day of October 2023. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk