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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 28, 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 April 30, 2024 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Heather Dominguez v City of Whittier, Case No. 20STCV05463
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jason Zuhlke v. City of Whittier, Case No. 23NWCV00999
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9
One Case.
3.E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: State Route 72, Properties along Whittier Boulevard from Esparanza Avenue to Sorensen Avenue
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Local Agency Formation Commission, Los Angeles Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3.F. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8139-023-014, 8139-023-015, 8139-023-022
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Skyline Holdings LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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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. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. PIH Health Presentation
8.B. Southern California Edison Scholarship Award - Erik Villa
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
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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.
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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 April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting and April 30, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Efrain M. Aceves, Department of Insurance (DOI)/State of California, Matthew McHale, Cesar A. Rojo-Lugo, Oliver Benavides, Rita Coronado, and Vanessa Garcia.
12.D. New Two-Story Single-Family Residence
Development Review No. DRP23-0017 and Variance No. VAR23-0001 16205 Aurora Crest Drive (A.I.N. 8291-043-015)
Recommendation: Receive and file the Planning Commission action approving Development Review No. DRP23-0017, and Variance No.
VAR23-0001, an application for the construction of a new two-story residence, and a request to exceed the maximum allowable building and wall height for the property located at 16205 Aurora Crest Drive.
12.E. Type-41 Beer and Wine License for a Restaurant (D.B.A. Chuck E.
Cheese) Conditional Use Permit No. CUP24-0001 13400 Whittier Boulevard (A.I.N. 8164-001-087)
Recommendation: Receive and file the Planning Commission action approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP24-0001, an application to allow Type-41 beer and wine license for a previously approved restaurant with arcades game located at 13400 Whittier Boulevard.
12.F. Assistance League of Whittier Donation to Whittier Public Library Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-26 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to accept an $8,000 grant from the Assistance League of Whittier and appropriate the funds for Library services and programs.
12.G. All-way Stop Control at the Intersection of Beverly Drive and Palm Avenue
Recommendation: Approve the establishment of an all-way stop at the eastern intersection of Beverly Drive and Palm Avenue.
12.H. Citywide Guardrail Improvements (Phase 2) Federal Project No. HSIPL5111(069) – Notice of Completion Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Aguilar & Calderon Corporation for the Citywide Guardrail Improvements (Phase 2) Federal Project No. HSIPL-5111(069) 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. Disposition of City Property
Recommendation:
1) Declare the following vehicles and equipment to be surplus:
No. 11314, 2014 Ford Police Interceptor;
No. 11319, 2005 Toyota Camry;
No. 11557, 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid;
No. 11559, 2009 Chevrolet Impala;
No. 14613, 1988 GMC Box Van;
No. 15321, 2008 Honda ST1300PAG Motorcycle;
No. 16308, 2016 Ford Explorer;
No. 16332, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche;
No. 16364, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban;
No. 16405, 2013 Ford Explorer;
No. 16586, 2014 Ford Escape;
No. 16587, 2014 Ford Escape;
No. 16588, 2014 Ford Escape;
No. 16597, 2011 Ford Ranger Extended Cab Truck;
No. 16598, 2011 Ford Ranger Extended Cab Truck;
No. 16601, 2010 Ford F-250 Truck with Utility Bed;
No. 16607, 2011 Ford Ranger Extended Cab Truck;
No. 16615, 2006 Ford F-250 Truck with Utility Bed;
No. 18110, 1990 GMC Dump Truck;
No. 22465, 1995 Ford F-800 Aerial Lift Truck;
No. 23723, 1990 Ford F-800 Lube and Service Truck;
No. 25151, 2003 Ford F-450 Crew-Cab Stakebed Dump Truck; No. 25436, 1999 Ford F-450 Stakebed Dump Truck; and
No. 37165, 1997 JCB 416B Loader.
2) Direct staff to sell the following surplus vehicles and equipment at public auction to the highest bidder: No. 11314, 11319, 11557, 11559, 14613, 15321, 16308, 16332, 16364, 16405, 16586, 16587, 16588, 16597, 16598, 16601, 16607, 16615, 18110, 22465, 23723, 25151, 25436, and 37165.
12.J. 1991 Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91 (Foxley Drive) Preliminary Budget and Engineer’s Report
Recommendation: Approve the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25, on Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-27 declaring the district’s intention to levy and collect Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Foxley Drive, Street Lighting Assessment and setting a time and place for public hearing for June 11, 2024.
12.K. Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRA or SB-1) Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-28, approving the Painter Avenue and Vicinity Paving project in Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
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12.L. 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 $143,467 for the Savage Canyon Landfill Best Management Practices (BMP) Installation.
12.M. Second Amendment to Land Lease Agreement A04-188/WUA-04-012 Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to enter into Amendment No. 2 with T-Mobile West Tower LLC by and through CCTMO, LLC on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority to amend agreement No. A04-188/WUA-04-012 to allow DISH Network to collocate at the Cell Tower site at the Murphy Reservoir and to extend the agreement.
12.N. Uptown Parking District No. 1
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 for Parking District No. 1 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 11, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
12.O. Uptown Parking District No. 2
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for Parking District No. 2 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 11, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
12.P. Vehicle Donation Performance Reports
Recommendation: Receive and file the performance reports from Canning Hunger, Research Design Access, and Whittier’s First Day Coalition.
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. Military Equipment Use Policy – Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3154
Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3154, adopting a policy governing the use of military equipment and rescinding Ordinance No. 3141.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Proposer Package
Recommendation: Approve the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Proposer Package and direct staff to forward to Athens Services and Republic Services.
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14.B. Council Ad Hoc and Outside Agency Appointments
Recommendation: Review and make changes to appointments on outside agencies and Council Ad Hoc Committees as needed.
14.C. Urgency Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting Approvals Authorized by Urgency Ordinance No. 3132 to Thereby Temporarily Prevent Approval of Certain SB 9 Housing Projects and Subdivisions
Recommendation: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 3155 establishing a temporary moratorium on Urgency Ordinance No. 3132, to thereby temporarily prevent approval of certain SB 9 housing projects and subdivisions, and find that such action is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of David Lara
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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 23rd day of May 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk