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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
SEPTEMBER 10, 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 July 23 and August 13, 2024 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Brent Anderson v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 583868
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
One Case
3.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: Former Alpha Beta Site:
8139-005-909- 12813 Bailey Ave
8139-005-910, 12802 Hadley St
8139-005-911, 12813 Bailey Ave
8139-005-912, 6557 Comstock Ave
8139-013-901, Milton Ave
8013-013-900, 6703 Comstock
8139-005-904, Comstock Ave
8139-005-905, Comstock Ave
8139-005-906, Comstock Ave
8139-005-907, Comstock Ave
8139-005-908, Comstock Ave
8139-005-902, Greenleaf Ave
8139-005-903, Greenleaf Ave
8139-004-900, Bright Ave
8139-004-901, Bright Ave
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8139-015-900, 6711 Bright Ave 8139-015-902, 6724 Greenleaf Ave 8139-015-901, 6726 Greenleaf Ave
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki, City Manager
Property Negotiator: City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC; and Jamboree Housing Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 8142-003-901 and 8142-003-900,
7362 Painter Ave
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki, City Manager
Property Negotiator: John Reekstin, The Olson Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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. Summer Reading Program
8.B. Summer VolunTeens
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 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.
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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 July 23 and August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Cynthia Gutierrez, Christian Meister, Jack R. Quintas, Magdalena Moe, Natalie Serrato and successor interest Aubree Heredia.
12.D. League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
Recommendation: Approve the League of Women Voters' request for a fee waiver to broadcast a Candidate Forum for the Whittier City School District Trustees Areas 1 and 2 and Whittier Union High School District Trustees Areas 2 and 3 candidates in the Council Chambers on September 30, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
12.E. RSM Design – Branding Implementation and Signage
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RSM Design, not to exceed $161,700, to provide professional brand implementation guidance and signage design for the City, Uptown Whittier, and Whittier parks including Parnell; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-51, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for the Professional Brand Implementation Guidance and Signage Design for the City, Uptown Whittier, and Whittier Parks including Parnell Park.
12.F. Special Event Permit - LGBTQ Center Opening
Recommendation: Approve a special event permit, including a partial street closure, and waive City fees in the amount of $2,760 for the grand opening of the County of Los Angeles Greater Whittier LGBTQ Center on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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12.G. Special Event Permit - 2024 Los Muertos Festival
Recommendation: Approve a special event permit and waive City fees in the amount of $2,400 for the annual Los Muertos Art & Music Festival in Uptown Whittier, hosted by Casita del Pueblo on October 13, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
12.H. Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM23-0006 (TPM No. 84155) 12549 Washington Boulevard and 12540 Whittier Boulevard Lot Merger and Airspace Subdivision
Recommendation: Receive and file the Planning Commission’s approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM23-0006 (TPM 84155) to combine underlying lots together as one and to allow for the commercial subdivision of airspace for seven new commercial condominiums, for the properties located at 12549 Washington Boulevard and 12540 Whittier Boulevard and more particularly described in the maps of the Los Angeles County Recorder as a portion of lots 1, 2, and 17 of Tract No. 13486 as per map recorded in Book 312, pages 16 through 18, in the City of Whittier subject to the attached conditions of approval.
Environmental Review
The project is deemed categorically exempt from the environmental review process pursuant to Section 15315, Class 15 (Minor Land Division) and Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
12.I. CalPERS Contract Amendment - Ordinance
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3160, amending the Employee Additional Cost Share agreement with California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS).
12.J. Alpha Beta and Uptown North Sites – ENA Reassignment and Renewal Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to make any necessary revisions and execute amendments and assignment and assumption agreements to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the City and City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC, reassigning responsibilities of Thomas Safran and Associates and Gentefy, to Jamboree Housing Corporation and City Ventures, respectively.
12.K. Professional Services Agreement with Traw & Associates Consulting for Plan Review Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Traw & Associates, Inc. for plan review services.
12.L. 22-028 Savage Canyon Landfill Side Slope Repair - Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Aguilar and Calderon, Inc. and authorize the Secretary to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority (WUA).
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12.M. All-way Stop Control at the Intersection of Beverly Drive and Palm Avenue - Resolution
Recommendation: Ratify City Council's prior action by adopting Resolution No. 2024-52, establishing an all-way stop at the eastern intersection of Beverly Drive and Palm Avenue.
12.N. Engineering and Traffic Speed Zone Survey Updates Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-53, establishing posted speed limits on certain portions of Mills Avenue and Beverly Boulevard within the City of Whittier.
12.O. Engineering Evaluation of Wardman Street at Pierce Avenue and Wardman Street at Union Avenue Intersections
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 establishing stop signs for southbound Pierce Avenue terminating at Wardman Street and northbound Union Avenue terminating at Wardman Street to clarify assignment of rightof-way.
12.P. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Sewer Main Spot Repair Program - Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 and Class 2 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2) Approve the Specifications for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Sewer Main Spot Repair Program; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bids.
12.Q. Savage Canyon Landfill Slope Hydroseeding - Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2024-06, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget in the amount of $61,222 in supplemental funds to be allocated for the Savage Canyon Landfill Slope Hydroseeding;
2) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract with Erosion Control Experts in the amount of $61,222 for the Savage Canyon Landfill Slope Hydroseeding; and
3) Approve $6,122 in contingency for the Savage Canyon Landfill Slope Hydroseeding subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
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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. Proposed Amendments to the Whittier Municipal Code (WMC) Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA22-0001
Zone Change No. ZCG24-0001
Recommendation: Continue deliberation regarding the August 13th and August 27th, 2024, public hearing and introduce the first reading of Ordinance No. 3159, approving Amendments to Title 18 – Zoning and Title 17- Subdivisions (ZCA22-0001) and adopting an Official Zoning Map (ZCG24-0001).
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. City Street Lighting
Recommendation: Receive and file the report and provide direction as necessary.
14.B. Water and Sewer Cost of Service Rate/Study Report Recommendation: Receive the draft Water and Sewer Comprehensive Cost-of-Service Rate Study prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc.; set a Public Hearing for November 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm., to set rates; and direct staff to send out notices to all ratepayers 45 days in advance of the Public Hearing.
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 6th day of September 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk