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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
FEBRUARY 27, 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
Approve the January 23, 2024 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. 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
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. Gateway Cities Energy Action Awards - Gold Award to City of Whittier
8.B. American Public Works Association - 2023 Best Award Whittier Greenway Trail
8.C. Boys & Girls Club - Youth of the Year 2024 Finalists Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority February 27, 2024
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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 January 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Alejandra Chaffino, Lina Lopez, Yolanda E. Martinez, Jacob Ramirez, Jesse Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez, and Nora Phelps.
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12.D. Board, Committee and Commission Reappointments
Recommendation: Reappoint qualified incumbent board, commission, and committee members:
1) Board of Library Trustees - John Greg Gomez
2) Cultural Arts Commission - Christopher Rubalcaba
3) Historic Resources Commission - Vanessa Ortiz
4) Parking and Transportation - Arthur Revueltas
5) Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Joseph Westrup and Tiffany Givens
6) Personnel Board - Monica Yep
7) Social Services Commission - Jeff Brauckmann
12.E. League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
Recommendation: Approve the League of Women Voters' request for a fee waiver to broadcast a Candidate Forum in the Council Chambers on March 11, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
12.F. Hillside Open Space Education Committee (HOSEC) - Amendment No. 1 Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A04-047 for control and use of Funds to support the efforts of the to the Hillside Open Space Education Committee (HOSEC) and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
12.G. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Federal Community Benefit Project Requests Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08 authorizing submission of three Federal Community Benefit Project Funding Requests.
12.H. SB2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) – Reallocation of 2019-2020 Funds
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget with a reallocation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation 2019-20 (PLHA 19-20) funds for activities authorized by the PLHA Grant Application.
12.I. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the mid-year budget update for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
12.J. Friends of the Library Book Sale Center Maintenance Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-10, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to appropriate $47,000 in funding for the maintenance of the Friends of The Library Book Sale Center located at 6703 Comstock Avenue.
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12.K. 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-11, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to supplement appropriations for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant.
12.L. Penn Park Playground Improvements Project – Notice of Completion Recommendation: Accept the work performance by Micon Construction, Inc. (Micon) for the Penn Park Playground Improvements Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.M. Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Main Replacement Project Phase 2 - Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by All Cities Engineering, Inc. for the Alleys North of Hadley between Pickering and Friends Sewer Main Replacement Project Phase 2 and authorize the Secretary to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority (WUA).
12.N. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) - MS4 Program And Fats Oils and Grease Control Program
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates to assist the City with MS4 Permit Compliance and implementing the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program in an amount not to exceed $137,525.
12.O. Strub Avenue from La Cuarta Street to Second Street– Speed Humps Recommendation: Approve the Parking and Transportation Commission recommendation for the installation of speed humps on Strub Avenue from La Cuarta Street to Second Street.
12.P. Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Water Main Replacement - Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Award the construction contract to CEM Construction Corporation in the amount of $635,000 for the construction of the Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Water Main Replacement Project;
2) Reject all other bids;
3) Approve $63,500 in contingency funding subject to the approval of the Executive Director;
4) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2024-03, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget in the amount of $698,500 for the Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Water Main Replacement Project; and
5) Authorize the Executive Director to sign on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority.
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12.Q. Professional Service Agreement for Concept Design for the First Avenue Property - SWA
Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a sole-source agreement with SWA, in an amount not to exceed $40,500 to provide Concept Design Services for the 11280 First Avenue Property; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-12, amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget with a supplemental appropriation for the expenditure of $40,500 for the Concept Design services for the 11280 First Avenue Property using Assembly Bill 1600 Impact Fees.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Modified On-Street Parking Options for Greenleaf Avenue Recommendation: Provide direction on modified on-street parking options for Greenleaf Avenue between Hadley Street and Orange Drive.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Gwen Woirhaye
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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 22nd day of February 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk