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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
FEBRUARY 13, 2024, 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 January 09, 2024 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Carlos Marquez, Jr. vs. City of Whittier, Claim No. 24-591230-003
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jessi Pollnow v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 609806
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Kenneth Blake v. City of Whittier, Claim No. CV04208
3.E. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One Case, joining amicus brief in City of Grant’s Pass v. Gloria Johnson et.
Al., US Supreme Court
3.F. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Open Space Legal Defense Fund et al. v. City of Whittier et al. Court Case No. BS128995
3.G. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
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. Blue Star – E2 Airman Apprentice Dominic Gasca Reyes
8.B. Whittier Warriors Youth Running Team
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 January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Silvia Hernandez and Ricardo Lares.
12.D. Contractor Disclosure Ordinance
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 3153, requiring provision of additional information regarding contractors who will be working on large construction projects.
12.E. Pre-Approved Construction Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans and Template Program
Recommendation: Approve the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) residential templates and adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, authorizing the completion of the City of Whittier’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) pre-approved construction plans.
Environmental
The Pre-Approved Construction Plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) statutory and categorical exemptions because the approval of the template ADU structures would not create a significant effect.
12.F. CalPERS Contract Amendment - Resolution
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-07, approving a side letter of amendment to the CALPERS contract modifying Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) to reflect a reduction of 1% for new local miscellaneous members.
2) Approve Form CON-12, Certification of Governing Body’s Action. 3) Approve Form CON-12A, Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 7507.
4) Approve Form CON-500, Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 20516.
12.G. Asset Management Software - Professional Services Agreement Recommendation:
1) Authorize the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. to provide asset management software and support services for a five-year term at a fee not to exceed $478,356; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2024-02, amending Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget with a supplemental funding appropriation for the asset management system.
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Draft Parks Master Plan Discussion
Recommendation: Review and provide direction as appropriate for the Draft Parks Master Plan.
14.B. Intersection of Janine Drive and La Serna Drive
Recommendation: Receive and file updates and provide direction as necessary.
14.C. City of Whittier and Whittier College "Town and Gown" Ad Hoc Recommendation: Consider the establishment of an Ad Hoc "Town and Gown" Committee to create goals and objectives for partnership with Whittier College and appoint two members to the Ad Hoc.
14.D. City Council Ad Hoc Committee - Social Services Funding Recommendation: Provide direction on whether to establish a new Ad Hoc Committee related to Social Services funding and appoint two members if appropriate.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Morris Sawyer
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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 8th day of February 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk