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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority September 24, 2024
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
SEPTEMBER 24, 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. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
James Uhl v. City of Whittier, Claim Nos. 603905, 572017, 594876
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. Puente Hills Habitat Authority
8.B. Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts - Good Corporate Citizens
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 August 20, 2024 Special Meeting and September 27, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Sherry Perales, Matthew Lee, Mercury Insurance Company for Victor Rios, Geo Y. Lim, Jorge Flores, Dana De La Riva, and Veronica Garcia.
12.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3160 - CalPERS Contract Amendment
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3160, authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Whittier and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
12.E. 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.
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12.F. Chicken (Hen) Fee Reduction Extension
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-55, amending Resolution No. 8865 to temporarily extend the Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) fee resolution for certain application services related to the ownership and keeping of specified fowl on any Residential (R)-zoned lot effective through October 10, 2025.
12.G. Professional Services Agreement with GRC Associates, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve the professional service agreement with GRC Associates , Inc. with an expenditure not to exceed $100,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and necessary amendments.
12.H. Professional Services Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve the professional service agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. with an amount not to exceed $100,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and necessary amendments.
12.I. Extension of Software Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC-UKG Ready
Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for an extension with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC-UKG Ready for the implementation of a human resources and payroll system; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-56, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for the extension of software agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC-UKG.
12.J. 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Recommendation: Accept the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $15,262.
12.K. 23-002 Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase 1) - Notice of Completion
Recommendation:
1) Accept the public sidewalk easement from 13205 Philadelphia Street and 6705 Painter Avenue;
2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the public sidewalk easement document;
3) Accept the work performed by S&H Civilworks for the 23-002 Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase 1); and
4) Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
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12.L. 23-008 Michigan Park Improvements Project – Notice of Completion Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-57, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget to add supplemental appropriation in the amount of $34,920 for the Michigan Park Improvements Project;
2) Accept the work performed by TOWO Enterprises, Inc. for the Michigan Park Improvements Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.M. 23-012 Community Center Roof Replacement Project – Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-58, amending Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget with an appropriation for 23-012 Community Center Roof Replacement Project;
2) Award the construction contract to Best Contracting Services Inc., in the amount of $574,525 for the 23-012 Community Center Roof Replacement Project;
3) Reject all other bids;
4) Authorize the City Manager to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City; and
5) Approve $57,453 in contingency for the Project subject to the approval of the City Manager.
12.N. 2025 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Assessments
Recommendation:
1) Approve the Whittier Uptown Association 2023-2024 annual report and proposed 2025 budget.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-59 declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments within the Uptown Whittier Business Improvement Area for calendar year 2025.
3) Schedule a public hearing to consider the matter on October 22, 2024.
12.O. 24-012 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project - Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by R.J. Noble Company for the 24-012 La Serna Drive North of Whittier Boulevard Rehabilitation Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
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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. 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to review and approve the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to submit the report, along with any public comments received and necessary revisions, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
13.B. Ordinance No. 3161 – Rent Stabilization in Mobilehome Parks Annexed into Whittier
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No 3161, adding Chapter 9.20 to Title 9 of the Whittier Municipal Code Relating to rent stabilization in mobilehome parks which parks are annexed into the City of Whittier from Unincorporated County of Los Angeles.
Environmental Review
Pursuant the ordinance is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because this ordinance merely establishes economic regulations which do not cause any impact on the environment. Even if such regulations did impact the environment, because the differences between the two ordinances are extremely minor, this ordinance does not create any significant changes to the environment, but rather, preserves the status quo.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. City Street Lighting
Recommendation: Receive and file the report and provide direction as necessary.
14.B. Survey of Additional Properties in the vicinity of the Central Park Historic District
Recommendation: Receive and file the information provided and direct staff to prepare necessary documents.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority September 24, 2024
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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 19th day of September 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk