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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 23, 2024
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NOTICE: THERE ARE NO CLOSED SESSION MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MEETING. THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION MEETING AND CEREMONY WILL COMMENCE AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.
AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
APRIL 23, 2024, 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
2. ROLL CALL
Joseph A. Vinatieri, Mayor
Fernando Dutra, Mayor Pro Tem
Cathy Warner, Council Member
Octavio Martinez, Council Member
Jessica Martinez, Council Member
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.A. Whittier Art Association 85th Anniversary
5. 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.
6. 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.
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7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 23, 2024
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8. STAFF REPORTS
8.A. 2024 General Municipal Election Certification and Installation of Newly Elected City Council Officers
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-16, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on April 9, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law; and install newly elected City Council officials.
8.B. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Recommendation: Nominate a Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year period.
9. 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.
9.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.
9.B. 23-002 Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase I)
Recommendation:
1) Award the Construction contract to S&H Civilworks, in the amount of $113,800 for the construction of 23-002 Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase I) Project;
2) Reject all other bids;
3) Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City; and 4) Approve $11,380 in contingency for the Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase 1) Project subject to the approval of the City Manager.
9.C. 23-020 Calmada Avenue and Mills Avenue 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 23-020 Calmada Avenue and Mills Avenue Rehabilitation Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 23, 2024
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9.D. Temporary Parking Lot - Mar Vista Street and Whittier Boulevard - Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(b) Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Approve the plans and specifications for the Temporary Parking Lot Mar Vista Street and Whittier Boulevard Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise the project for construction bids.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
11. 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 18th day of April 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk