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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
OCTOBER 22, 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 September 10, 2024 and September 24, 2024 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
One Case
3.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8230-028-048 (15466 Whittier Blvd)
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Kimco (Whittwood)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Marcial Johnson v City of Whittier, Claim No. 583928
3.E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: AIN 8139-009-033 (12510 Hadley Street)
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Kurt Skotnicki
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
4. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
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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 City School District - Blue Ribbon Recognition (Wallen L.
Andrews School)
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.
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.
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12.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the September 10 and September 24, 2024 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Ruben Reynoso, Christine E.
Ramirez, Ahmed Ali, Mercury Insurance Co. ASO Isabel Boston, Paul Gutierrez, John Rae Dimond, Louise Mella, Cyril Mella, Camille Mella and Haydee Munoz / El Buen Gusto.
12.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3159 - Proposed Amendments to the Whittier Municipal Code (WMC)
Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA22-0001
Zone Change No. ZCG24-0001
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3159, amending Title 18 – Zoning and Title 17 – Subdivisions (ZCA22- 0001), and adoption of an official Zoning Map (ZCG24-001) for the implementation of, and consistency with, the previously adopted 2021-2040 Envision Whittier General Plan.
12.E. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3161 - Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt 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.
12.F. Professional Services Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. and Corresponding Budget Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-60, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for the expenditure of $171,800 for Professional Services Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and necessary amendments for HUD related services, preparation of the HUD Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
12.G. SWA Group – Amendment No. 3 – Parnell Park
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an updated agreement for Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group, extending the term of performance and authorizing the expenditure of an additional $61,900, for design services; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-61, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for the engineering, landscape, hardscape and irrigation plan updates for the Parnell Park Renovation Project.
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12.H. Whittier Well-Being Initiative: SPIRITT Partnership for Opioid Remediation Settlement Program
Recommendation:
1) Approve a funding agreement with SPIRITT Family Services for implementation of substance use education and treatment programs for Whittier youth, funded through California Opioid Settlement funds; 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign agreements as appropriate to facilitate the program; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-62, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget related to supplemental appropriations for the implementation of substance use education and treatment programs for Whittier, funded through California Opioid Settlement Funds.
12.I. Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the first quarter budget update for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
12.J. Office of Traffic Safety - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-63, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget related to supplemental appropriations for the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant.
12.K. Measure A Funding Allocation Agreement
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-64, approving the City Manager's authority to file applications and accept grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) for Measure A funds, and authorize the City Manager to conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all necessary documents.
12.L. Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority – Prop A Maintenance Reimbursement
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-65, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget for reimbursement to the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority for Whittier Hills and Trails Maintenance.
12.M. Social Services Grant Funding Program FY 2024-25
Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 distribution of Social Services Funding in the amount of $169,956 as recommended by the Social Services Commission.
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12.N. 25-007 Easement Sewer Cleaning and Video Services - Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2) Approve the Specifications for the 25-007 Easement Sewer Cleaning and Video Services; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bids.
12.O. Citywide Striping Services- Contract Amendment
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. A24- 074 with Safe USA, Inc., of Ontario, California, for an amount not to exceed $500,000, in substantial conformance with the provided agreement for citywide striping services.
12.P. Fleet Maintenance Software Upgrade
Recommendation: Approve an upgrade of the Public Works Department’s Fleet Division fleet maintenance software and purchase of eight tablets and two wireless access points; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-66, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget for the expenditure of approximately $38,495 to fund the purchases and authorize the City Manager to sign the software agreement on behalf of the City.
12.Q. Temporary Parking Lot - Mar Vista Street and Whittier Boulevard - Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-67, amending Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget with an appropriation for the Temporary Parking Lot – Mar Vista Street and Whittier Boulevard Project;
2) Award the construction contract to Terra Pave, Inc. in the amount of $154,150 for the construction of the Temporary Parking Lot – Mar Vista Street and Whittier Boulevard Project;
3) Reject all other bids;
4) Approve $15,415 in contingency for the Project subject to the approval of the City Manager; and
5) Authorize the City Manager to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City.
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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. 2025 Uptown Business Improvement Area Assessments (TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 12, 2024 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING)
Recommendation: This item will be continued to the November 12, 2024, City Council meeting.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Whittier People Mover - Next Steps
Recommendation: Provide direction on the implementation of a pilot neighborhood electric vehicle service.
14.B. Ad Hoc Committee for the Council Chamber Remodel
Recommendation: Receive and file information on the proposed City Council Chamber Renovation, providing direction as appropriate, and appoint two members to an ad hoc committee to advise on project development.
14.C. Sister City Committee
Recommendation: Provide direction for the potential formation of a Sister City Committee.
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 17th day of October 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk