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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
DECEMBER 12, 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 24 and November 14, 2023 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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.C. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Represented and Unrepresented Employee: Whittier City Employees’ Association, Whittier Police Officers’ Association, Whittier Police Management Association, and unrepresented employees
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Patricia Yakemonis v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 19-591520-133
3.E. 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
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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. Library Foundation Whittier Reads Title
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.
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12.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the October 24, 2023 and November 14, 2023 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Michael Guzman, Michael Chavarria Cisneros and Agustina Cisneros, Joslyn Babiera, Audra Wrightson, Rossana Lugo, and Emma Cruz by Teddie Serna.
12.D. Whittwood Town Center Reimbursement
Recommendation: Approve $325,563 in property tax increment and sales tax reimbursement to Whittwood 1768 Inc. pursuant to the Owner Participation Agreement for the Whittwood Town Center.
12.E. Marketplace Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) Reimbursement
Recommendation: Approve the January through June 2023 reimbursement to Whittier Marketplace, Inc. of the 2022-23 debt service payment on the Community Facilities District 1989-1 bonds in the amount of $256,153, pursuant to the DDA.
12.F. Library Staffing Update
Recommendation: Approve organizational changes in the Library Department, and adopt Resolution No. 2023-82, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to add $250,000 in staff expenditures, to be reimbursed by the Whittier Public Library Foundation.
12.G. Classification and Compensation Study – Professional Services Agreement – Segal Group
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Segal Group for a classification and compensation study at a fee not to exceed $139,000, and adopt Resolution No. 2023-83, amending Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget with a supplemental appropriation for the classification and compensation study.
12.H. Cal OES Funding for Design for Fire Station 17
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-84, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget related to supplemental appropriations for the CalOES Pass Through Grant Subaward for the Reconstruction of Historic Los Angeles County Fire Station 17; and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary forms and agreements related to the acceptance and expenditure of the grant.
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12.I. FLOCK Safety Agreement – Amendment No. 1
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-156 with FLOCK Safety to continue providing License Plate Reader (LPR) hardware, software, and service allowing law enforcement to develop investigative leads to solve crimes for a fee not to exceed $437,500 for a 60-month term.
12.J. Grant Funded Dial-A-Ride Vehicle Purchase
Recommendation:
1) Award contract to A-Z Bus Sales for the purchase of four (4) replacement Dial-A-Ride vehicles in the amount not to exceed $380,000; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-85 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to accept a Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant in the amount of $288,000 from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro);
3) Reject all other bids; and
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement and sign any relevant paperwork relating to the purchase of these vehicles.
12.K. Geoscience – Professional Services Agreement – Award of Contract Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Geoscience to provide construction management, inspection & hydrogeological services for Well 8 Rehabilitation at a fee not to exceed $94,020.
12.L. Rockne Avenue from Beverly Boulevard to Orange Grove Avenue – Speed Humps
Recommendation: Approve the Parking and Transportation Commission recommendation for the installation of speed humps on Rockne Avenue from Beverly Boulevard to Orange Grove Avenue.
12.M. On-Call Traffic Engineering Services - Professional Services Agreement - Award of Contract
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc and with Hartzog & Crabill, Inc to provide On-Call Traffic Engineering Services for a not to exceed combined amount of $100,000 per fiscal year for a term of 36 months.
12.N. Starbuck Street from Messina Drive to 200’ east of Portada Drive – Speed Humps
Recommendation: Approve the Parking and Transportation Commission recommendation for the installation of speed humps on Starbuck Street from Messina Drive to 200’ east of Portada Drive.
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12.O. Traffic Signal Improvement Project - Notice of Completion Hadley Street at Pickering Avenue
Mar Vista Street at Pickering Avenue
Mar Vista Street at Greenleaf Avenue
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by ILB Electric for the 19-008 Traffic Signal Improvement Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.P. Underground Utility Districts - Rule 20A Prioritization Update Recommendation: Revise the Underground Utility District Rule 20A SCE priority projects to expand the Broadway under grounding project and remove the Greenway Trail at Five Points project.
12.Q. Whittier Boulevard at Painter Water Main Replacement Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 - Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Approve plans and specifications for the Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Water Main Replacement; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise for construction bids.
12.R. Zero Emissions Truck Purchase
Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a zero-emission, all-electric Ford Lightning F-150 truck from National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, California, for $78,761, and adopt Resolution No. 2023-86 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget to appropriate funds from the Air Quality Management District Fund to fund a zero-emission truck purchase.
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. Final Greenleaf Promenade Design and Amendment to the Uptown Whittier Streetscape Plan
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, approve the final design documents for the Greenleaf Promenade, and adopt Resolution No. 2023- 87 approving an addendum to the approved Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Uptown Whittier Streetscape plan along with an amendment to the Uptown Whittier Streetscape Plan.
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14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Amendment to Agreement No. 13 with Jones Mayer Naming Keith Collins as the new City Attorney
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 13 to Agreement No. A91-182 with Jones Mayer naming Keith Collins as the Whittier City Attorney.
14.B. April 9, 2024 General Municipal Election
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-88 calling for a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, for the election of certain officers of the City as required by provisions of the City Charter;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-89 requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of a standalone General Municipal Election to be held on April 9, 2024;
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-90 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024; and 4) Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3152 establishing various election procedures relating to election style, voting locations, appointment, early voting, precinct consolidations, auditing, and reporting for the 2024 General Municipal Election.
14.C. Social Services Grant Preliminary Results and Allocation Clarifications
Recommendation: Receive preliminary results from the Social Services Grant Funding process, provide funding clarification requested by the Social Services Commission, and provide direction as appropriate.
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 7th day of December 2023. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk