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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.
View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority March 26, 2024
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MARCH 26, 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 February 20, 2024 Special Meeting and February 27, 2024 Regular Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Public Employee Matter Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Personnel Board Appeal Resolution No. 23-01
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Chiu v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 625417
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Harlow v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 612663
3.E. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Yakemonis v. City of Whittier, Case No. 19STCV34886
3.F. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8124-007-918
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: United State Government
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
Property: APN 8126-001-035
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Pace Trust (Phillip J and Phyllis) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
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Property: APN 8139-023-014, 8139-023-015, 8139-023-020, 8139-023-022, and 8139-023-028
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Skyline Holdings LLC and Pacific Crest Holdings LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
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. National Library Week
8.B. California Park and Recreation Society Awards
9. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council/Boards of Directors to reorder the agenda, 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
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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 February 20, 2024 Special Meeting and February 27, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Ronnie Borges, Cindy Corbett, Edwin Elias, and Kenneth Miller.
12.D. Resolution Declaring the Whittier City Council's Support of California Senate Bill 1262 (Archuleta)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-15, declaring the City Council's support of Senate Bill 1262 (Archuleta) seeking specific reforms to public safety laws.
12.E. 2022-2023 General Plan Progress Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2022-2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct staff to forward a copy to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
12.F. 24-012 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project - Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the Project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) Existing Facilities - of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Approve Plans and Specifications for 24-012 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Branding Update
Recommendation: Receive and provide direction on the updated brand vision and recommended concept for Whittier’s brand identity from RSM Design on behalf of the Branding Ad Hoc committee.
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14.B. Discussion Regarding a Letter request from the Alliance of Mexican American Women of Los Angeles County
This item was walked on during the Council Meeting.
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 21st day of March 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk