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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
NOVEMBER 14, 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 October 10, 2023, Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)
Two Cases
3.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8139-022-003 (7037 Bright Avenue)
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: American Cantechs Group Investment Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Gurrola v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 18STVC09295
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. Small Business Saturday Proclamation
8.B. Whittier Community Foundation Donation
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 October 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Anthony Boundreau, James Gallegos, Kimberly Hawkins, Matthew Fodor, Estate of Ethen Fodor, and Dorothy Pan.
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12.D. Data Network Security Upgrades
Recommendation: In conformance with Government Code Sections 6254(ab) and 6254.19, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of $144,000 for upgrades to the City's data network security system; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-78, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to appropriate $19,360 from the Information Technology Replacement Reserve for upgrades to the City’s Data Network Security System.
12.E. 2024 Whittier Uptown Association Annual Agreement Recommendation: Approve the administrative agreement between the City of Whittier and the Whittier Uptown Association for calendar year 2024 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
12.F. Purchase of 7037 Bright Avenue
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-79, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and all related documents for acquisition of real property located at 7037 Bright Avenue (Bright Motel, AIN 8139-022-003) totaling $1,000,000, and appropriating that amount and an additional $35,000 for related acquisition costs using General Funds for the purpose of expanding parking facilities in Uptown Whittier.
12.G. Side Letter Amendment Approval
Recommendation: Approve Side Letter amending the Employee Additional Cost Share agreement with California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS).
12.H. The Local Wellness Foundation Whittier Walk for Wellness – Special Event Permit
Recommendation: Approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission’s recommendation to issue a special event permit for the Local Wellness Foundation’s Whittier Walk for Wellness at Central Park on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
12.I. 23-010 Well 8 Rehabilitation, Liner, and Pump – Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Waive a minor bid irregularity and award the contract to South West Pump & Drilling Inc. in the amount of $565,402 for Well 8 Rehabilitation; 2) Reject all other bids;
3) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority; and
4) Approve $56,541 in contingency funding subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
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12.J. Michigan Park Improvements Project – Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-80, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to add supplemental appropriations in the amount of $596,891 for the Michigan Park Improvement Project;
2) Award the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, TOWO Enterprise Inc., in the amount of $640,210 for the Construction of Michigan Park Improvements Project;
3) Reject all other bids;
4) Authorize the City Manager to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City; and
5) Approve $64,021 in contingency for the Michigan Park Improvements Project subject to the approval of the City Manager.
12.K. Penn Park Playground Improvements Project – Construction Change Order
Recommendation: Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 with Micon Construction, Inc. in an amount up to $55,865 for the Penn Park Playground Improvements Project and adopt Resolution No. 2023-81, adding a supplemental appropriation of $55,865 to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget for the Penn Park Playground Improvements Project
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement Negotiations Ad Hoc Committee Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the Solid Waste and Recycling Agreement Negotiations Ad Hoc Committee (Ad Hoc Committee) recommendations and if appropriate, provide direction in preparation of the solid waste and recycling proposer package.
14.B. Tree Appeal – 6056 Comstock Avenue
Recommendation: Deny the appeal to remove the Podocarpus tree located at 6056 Comstock and approve the removal of the tree pursuant to Section IX of the Parkway Tree Manual.
14.C. Liability Update
Recommendation: Receive a report on the City policy updates required by the California Insurance Pool Authority and provide direction as necessary.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Jim Kelly
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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 9th day of November 2023. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk