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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 14, 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 March 12 and March 26, 2024 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. 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.
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.
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Harlow v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 612663
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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4. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
5. ROLL CALL
Joseph A. Vinatieri, Mayor
Cathy Warner, Mayor Pro Tem
Octavio Martinez, Council Member
Fernando Dutra, Council Member
Mary Ann Pacheco, Council Member
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. 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.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.A. Proclamation – National Police Week
9.B. Proclamation – Public Works Week
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public is invited to address City Council Members and Directors regarding any item of business or any matter within the body's 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.
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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 March 12, March 26, and April 09, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Shatha Al-Hussieni, Lynn Bisset, Mercury Insurance ASO Amalie Figueroa Zepeda, Alan Ghaemie, Marisol Hobbs, Jenise Johandes, Francine Nunez, Parveena Rahman, Ruby E.
Reynoso, Sandra Rodriguez, Ben Joseph Rumbaoa, Jesse Sanchez, Shelsea Sanchez, Rose Trevino, Nanette Vasquez, Katherine Hobbs, and Leo Johnson (2 claims).
12.D. Naming of the City-owned location of Friends of the Library Bookstore Recommendation: Consider naming the City-owned building located at 6703 Comstock Avenue in honor of longtime Friends of the Library Board volunteers Francis and Selma Minerd.
12.E. General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-17, approving the renewal of the General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
12.F. Police Department Military Equipment Annual Report Recommendation: Receive and file the 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report and introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 3154, adopting a policy governing the use of Military Equipment and rescinding Ordinance No. 3141.
12.G. Freedom Art Piece Replacement
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-18 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget in the amount of $64,620 in Art and Public Places funds to be allocated for the fabrication and re-installation of the missing section of the “Freedom” art piece;
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Artist Jane DeDecker in the amount not to exceed $64,620; and
3) Approve $6,462 in contingency for the art piece replacement, subject to the approval of the City Manager.
12.H. Whittier Senior Center Addition and Renovation Project – Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Monet Construction, Inc. (Monet) for the Whittier Senior Center Addition and Renovation Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
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12.I. 23-002 Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase I) - Award of Contract 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.
12.J. 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.
12.K. 24-012 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project - Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-19 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for the 24-012 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project.
2) Award the Construction contract to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $1,504,460 for the construction of 24-012 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project.
3) Reject all other bids.
4) Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City. 5) Approve $150,446 in contingency for the La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project subject to the approval of the City Manager.
12.L. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. WUA 22-011 - Butier Engineering, Inc. for CM & Inspection Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. WUA 22-011 – Butier Engineering, Inc. – in the amount of $440,333 to provide construction management services, inspection, and material testing services for the Murphy Reservoir Replacement Project; and to modify the expiration date of the agreement to June 27, 2025.
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12.M. Extended Water Arrearage Payment Program
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-20, authorizing the City Manager to accept funds from the State Water Resources Control Board for the California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program for the drinking water arrearage amount not to exceed a total of $156,859 (or amount awarded) in order to address COVID-19 related drinking water arrearages and program administration costs; and adjust (credit) Fiscal Year 2023-24 operating revenue in the Water Fund based upon actual revenues received.
12.N. Gateway Water Management Authority - Appointment
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-21 appointing a member and alternate to the Gateway Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority Governing Board (GWMA).
12.O. Los Angeles County Service Request for Pavement Improvements on Norwalk Boulevard from Glencannon Drive to 200 feet south of Loch Lomond Drive
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a “Service Request” with the County of Los Angeles for pavement improvements on Norwalk Boulevard from Glencannon Drive to 200 feet south of Loch Lomond Drive; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-22 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget with supplemental appropriation to fund the project cost of $127,000.
12.P. Murphy Ranch Little League Baseball Field Lighting Project – Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by RMF Contracting, Inc, dba R&M Electrical Contracting (R&M) for the Murphy Ranch Little League Baseball Field Lighting Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.Q. Oval Drive Storm Drain and Hillside Lane Sewer Emergency Repair Recommendation: Ratify the emergency repair expenditure of up to $83,033 with Tunnelworks, Inc. at Oval Drive for storm drain repair and Hillside Lane for Sewer Main repair.
12.R. Project Partners Inc. - Professional Services Agreement for Project Management Services - Amendment No. 2
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. A22-123 with Project Partners Inc. in the amount not to exceed $130,000.
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12.S. Savage Canyon Landfill Best Management Practices (BMP) Installation - Award of Contract
Recommendation: Award and authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement with BMP Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $118,654 for the Savage Canyon Landfill Best Management Practices (BMP) Installation.
12.T. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Compliance Audit Report Recommendation: Receive and file the Solid Waste Contract Compliance Reviews for Athens Services and Republic Services for Calendar Years 2021-2022.
12.U. 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.
12.V. Savage Canyon Landfill Fees
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-23 establishing fees for solid waste disposal at Savage Canyon Landfill for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26.
12.W. Pavement Management System Update - Award of Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-24 adding a supplemental appropriation of $69,983 to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget for Pavement Management System Updates.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. to provide Pavement Management System Updates for a not to exceed amount of $69,983.
12.X. GGA - Professional Services Agreement for Replacement of Fire Station #17
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with GGA in the amount not to exceed $1,205,914.
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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. HUD Fiscal Year 2024-25 Action Plan
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and consider public testimony on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2024-25 Action Plan (Plan) and direct staff to finalize and submit the Plan to HUD.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Tree Replacement - 6056 Comstock Ave
Recommendation: Approve the installation of a thirty-six inch box Pink Trumpet tree at 6056 Comstock Avenue.
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 9th day of May 2024.
/s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk