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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
DECEMBER 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 October 22, October 29, and November 12, and November 19 2024, Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jason Zuhlke v. City of Whittier, Case #23NWCCV00999
3.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8139-023-014, 8139-023-015, 8139-023-022 (7058 and 7042 Comstock Ave, 7055 Greenleaf Ave)
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Property Negotiator: Skyline Holdings LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: State Route 72, Properties along Whittier Boulevard from Esparanza Avenue to Sorensen Avenue
City Negotiator: Brian Saeki
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms/Relinquishment
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
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. PRESENTATIONS
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
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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 22 and November 12, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes and October 22, October 29, and November 19, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Guillermo Feria, Joseph Wilson, Candice Mayfield, and Whittier College.
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12.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3162 – Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3162, granting Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services) an exclusive franchise for the provision of solid waste collection, recycling, and organics services in the City of Whittier and make a finding that the granting of the franchise is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
12.E. 2025 Whittier Uptown Association Annual Agreement Recommendation: Approve the administrative agreement between the City of Whittier and the Whittier Uptown Association for calendar year 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
12.F. Out of State Travel - US Conference of Mayors
Recommendation: Approve out-of-state travel for the Mayor to attend the 93rd Winter Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors occurring January 17- 19, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
12.G. Updated Legislative Platform
Recommendation: Approve the updates to the City's legislative platform as recommended by the Legislative Ad Hoc Committee.
12.H. Professional Services Agreement - State Advocacy Services Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for a one-year term with two one-year extensions for state legislative advocacy services, not to exceed $48,000 annually.
12.I. Professional Service Agreement with CIR INC.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with CIR Inc. for building and safety consulting services.
12.J. Tacos Los Desvelados
6741 Greenleaf Avenue
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP24-0003
Development Review No. DRP24-003
Recommendation: Receive and file the Planning Commission action approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP24-0003 and Development Review No. DRP24-0031, with conditions of approval to enclose an outdoor seating area and upgrade an existing Type-41 alcohol license to Type-47 alcohol license for an existing restaurant (D.B.A. Tacos Los Desvelados) at 6741 Greenleaf Avenue.
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12.K. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WRSA-24-03, approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal year from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177 and taking certain related actions.
12.L. Whittier Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrative Budget for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WRSA-24-04, approving the Whittier Redevelopment Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 34177(j) and taking certain other related actions.
12.M. Community Facilities District Special Tax Annual Accountability Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2019-01 annual report pursuant to the Local Agency Special Tax and Accountability Act for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
12.N. Police Records System Upgrade
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. A06-164 with Tyler Technologies for the purchase of a software upgrade to the Police Department records management system; and approve Resolution No. 2024-74, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget related to the records management system upgrade purchase.
12.O. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A24-099 - Fire Department Station #17
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A24-099 for a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with PRACTICE, formally known as GGA, in the amount not to exceed $57,215; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-75, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget for the expenditure of up to $57,215.
12.P. Granting of Easement to Southern California Edison Recommendation: Approve the Grant of Easement and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and record the easement located along a portion of property located at 6738-6742 Comstock Avenue to Southern California Edison (SCE).
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12.Q. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Sewer Main Spot Repair Program - Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Carter Sanitation for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Sewer Main Spot Repair Program and authorize the Secretary to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority (WUA).
12.R. 24-023 Metro Hot Spot Intersections: Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road and Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Improvement Project – Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Award the Construction contract to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $11,626,918 for the construction of the 24-023 Metro Hot Spot Intersections: Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road and Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Improvement Project;
2) Reject all other bids;
3) Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City; 4) Approve $1,162,692 in contingencies for the 24-023 Metro Hot Spot Intersections: Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road and Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Improvement Project, subject to the approval of the City Manager; and
5) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-76, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for 24-023 Metro Hot Spots Intersections: Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road and Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Improvement Project.
12.S. Santa Gertrudes Avenue Improvements Federal Project No. STPLG5111(070) - Notice of Completion Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Onyx Paving Company for the Santa Gertrudes Avenue Improvements Federal Project No. STPLG5111(070) and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
13. STAFF REPORTS
13.A. Short-Term Rental Update
Recommendation: Review the information provided regarding short-term rentals, and if appropriate, provide staff with additional direction to finalize an ordinance to bring back for consideration by the City Council.
13.B. Modified On-Street Parking Greenleaf Avenue between Hadley Street and Orange Drive
Recommendation: Provide direction on modified on-street parking alternatives for Greenleaf Avenue between Hadley Street and Orange Drive.
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13.C. Introduction to 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan
Recommendation: Receive and file information on housing and community development needs, program performance, and strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing related to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan.
13.D. Sister City Committee
Recommendation: Provide direction for the potential formation of a Sister City Committee.
14. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
15. 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 5th day of December 2024. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk