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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
NOVEMBER 12, 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 – Anticipated Litigation, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One Case
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jessi Pollnow v. City of Whittier, Case No. 609806
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Dina Gurrola v. City of Whittier, Case No. 23-NWCV01524.
3.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property AIN: 8139-009-033 (12510 Hadley St)
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator Curt Skotnicki
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
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8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Proclamation – Small Business Saturday
8.B. Whittier Public Library Foundation – Whittier Reads
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.
12.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Dominic Catalano, Arlene Francia, Eduardo J. Garcia, John F. Bazan, Ana Maria Pallan, Anthony Reyes, Peter Steven Alamillo III, and Joseph Ortiz.
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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. Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Reappointment Recommendation: Reappoint Council Member Pacheco to sit on the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District for a term commencing on January 6, 2025.
12.F. Authorize deed restriction for Prop A - funded City Property Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute documents related to deed restrictions for a Prop A funded property acquired by the City.
12.G. Survey of Additional Properties in the vicinity of the Central Park Historic District
Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Page & Turnbull to provide expanded surveying services for the Central Park Historic District; and,
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-69, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget with a supplemental appropriation for an expenditure of $24,250 for historic preservation technical assistance.
12.H. Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering Recommendation: Approve a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Willdan Engineering for planning staff augmentation within the Community Development Department for an amount not to exceed $77,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and necessary amendments.
12.I. Contract for Parking Enforcement Services
Recommendation: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with InterCon Security Systems Incorporated for a not to exceed annual fee of $460,100 for parking enforcement services and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
12.J. Out of State Travel - FBI National Academy
Recommendation: Approve out-of-state travel for one Police Lieutenant to attend the FBI National Academy Session 293 in Quantico, Virginia from January 6, 2025 to March 13, 2025.
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12.K. 23-002 Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase 1) - Acceptance of Public Sidewalk Easement for 6711 Painter Avenue
Recommendation: Accept the public sidewalk easement from 6711 Painter Avenue and authorize the City Clerk to execute the public sidewalk easement document.
12.L. Norino Drive Water Transmission Line slip lining - 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 24-014 Norino Drive Water Transmission Line Slip lining.
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bonds.
12.M. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. WUA-22-002 - On-Call Engineering Support Services of the Savage Canyon Landfill PSA Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. WUA-22-002 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec) to provide on-call engineering support services of the Savage Canyon Landfill for a not to exceed fee of $100,000; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2024-07, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget with supplemental funding appropriation for the on-call engineering support services of the Savage Canyon Landfill.
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. Public Hearing on Multi-Year Water and Sewer Rates Recommendation:
1) Receive the final Water and Sewer Comprehensive Cost-of-Service Rate Study prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc.;
2) Conduct a public hearing to consider public testimony and protests regarding the proposed adjustments to water and sewer rates; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-70, fixing rates and fees for water service furnished by the Whittier Utility Authority for Calendar Years 2025 through 2029; and
4) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-71, fixing rates and fees for sewer service furnished by the Whittier Utility Authority for Calendar Years 2025 through 2029.
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13.B. 2025 Uptown Business Improvement Area Assessments (CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 22, 2024 MEETING)
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to consider the Uptown Business Improvement Area levy of assessments for calendar year 2025 and adopt Resolution No. 2024-72, confirming the annual report and levy of assessments for the Uptown Business Improvement Area for Calendar Year 2025.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Residential Care Facilities
Recommendation: Receive and file a report on discretionary authorities and state mandates relative to residential care facilities, and provide direction as appropriate.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
Disability-related services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting, consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Spanish interpreters are also available. For information or to request services, please contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at (562) 567-9850.
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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 7th day of November 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk