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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority July 23, 2024
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
JULY 23, 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 June 18, 2024 Special Meeting and the June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting Closed Session Minutes.
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. Whittier Beautification 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.
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10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public is invited to address City Council Members and Directors regarding any item of business listed on this agenda only.
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. City Council has adopted rules of decorum, which we encourage everyone to follow. It should be noted that City Council does not control the content of speech at public comment; however, members of the audience are welcome to exit the Chamber at any time.
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 June 18, 2024 Special Meeting and June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Information Technology Renewals: Firewall Endpoint Protect, Water Department Business Continuity, and Storage Area Network Recommendation: In conformance with Government Code Sections 6254(ab) and 6254.19, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements and amendments as appropriate:
1) Three-year agreement for Firewall and Endpoint Protection for the City totaling $673,495.
2) Three-year Water Department Business Continuity Project totaling $144,612.
3) Five-year agreement for Storage Area Network totaling $629,853; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-43, amending the 2024-25 Budget to appropriate $30,000 towards the Storage Area Network Project.
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12.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3156 - Utility Users' Tax Low Income Exemption Qualification
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3156, finding that the code amendment is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act and amend Chapter 3.24 (Utilities Tax) to increase the income level to qualify for utility users' tax (UUT) exemptions for residential service users to $62,400.
12.E. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3158 - Administrative Citations for Graffiti
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3158, adding Whittier Municipal Code Chapter 9.34 to prohibit the inscription of graffiti within the City and authorize the issuance of administrative citations to the parents and legal guardians of minor children who violate this prohibition.
12.F. Addendum to City Attorney Agreement
Recommendation: Approve Addendum No. 14 to the City Attorney Legal Service Agreement with Jones Mayer increasing the hourly rate for fees associated with special projects litigation, appellate litigation, and paralegal services; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-44, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to appropriate additional funding for the city attorney legal services agreement.
12.G. 24-012 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehab Project - Construction Change Order
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-45 adding a supplemental appropriation of $350,276 to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget for Pavement Rehabilitation.
2) Approve and authorize a contract change order with R.J. Noble in an amount not to exceed $350,276 on Villaverde Drive from Youngwood Drive to Mar Vista Street.
12.H. King Taco Restaurant
Development Review No. DRP21-0097
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP21-0013
11533 Whittier Boulevard (A.I.N. 8140-003-004, 005, 006, and 008) Recommendation: Receive and file the Planning Commission action approving Resolution No. P.C. 2024-04, approving Development Review No. DRP21-0097 and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP21-0013, with amended conditions of approval, for the construction of a new restaurant building at 11533 Whittier Boulevard.
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12.I. CalRecycle Grant Programs Management - Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Nicholls Consulting, Inc. (NCI) to manage the California Department of Resources and Recycling (CalRecycle) Grant programs such as the Edible Food Recovery Program, Used Oil Recycling Program, and the Beverage Container Recycling Program in an amount not to exceed $82,077 for one year with an option to extend an additional year.
12.J. Los Angeles County Flood Control District Transfer Agreement Recommendation:
1) Approve the Transfer Agreement with Los Angeles County Flood Control District and authorize the City Manager to execute the Transfer Agreement on behalf of the City; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-46, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget to accept special parcel tax funds from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to fund Safe, Clean Water Program projects and activities.
12.K. Sewer Assessment User Fee - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommendation: Approve the Engineer's Report of Sewer User Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
12.L. Request for Proposals for professional legislative advocacy services Recommendation: Authorize the release of a Request for Proposals for professional legislative advocacy services.
12.M. Public Employee Pension Reform Act – 180-Day Waiting Period Waiver Request
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-47 to waive the Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) 180-day waiting period to hire retired annuitant Michael Montoya for professional plan review and development project review-related duties on a limited basis.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Best Practices for City’s Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals Recommendation: Receive and file information regarding best practices for short-term rentals, and if appropriate, direct staff to draft a short-term rental ordinance, incorporating the City Council’s directives.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority July 23, 2024
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16. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of David O. Butler
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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 July 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk