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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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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
JANUARY 28, 2025, 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, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
One Case
3.B. 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
3.C. 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
3.D. Public Employee Appointment Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Interim City Manager
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
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7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Pioneer High School CIF Football Champions
8.B. 2025 Recycling and Litter Prevention Artwork Contest
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 or within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City.
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 December 24, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Mary Viramontes Mechaca, Teddie Serna, Mary Anderson, Anita Mangaser, Zuo Huan, Aurora Ibay Ball, Judson Richard Ball, Jordin Howard Ball, Jacob Alessandro Ball and Judson Enrique Ball.
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12.D. 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.E. Side Letter Amendment Approval
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02, approving a Side Letter amending the Employee Additional Cost Share agreement with California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) for New Local Executive Members.
12.F. 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant.
12.G. Request for Proposal for Art in Public Places at Whittier Boulevard & Philadelphia Street
Recommendation: Approve the Cultural Arts Commission’s
recommendation to approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Art in Public Places project at Whittier Boulevard & Philadelphia Street and approve the use of $250,000 of Art in Public Places funds for the project.
12.H. Offer of Right-of-Way Dedication 12352 Whittier Boulevard Recommendation: Accept and authorize the City Clerk to execute the Offer of Right-of-Way Dedication along the frontage of 12352 Whittier Boulevard.
12.I. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Sewer Main Spot Repair Program Bid Results and Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation: Reject all bids for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Sewer Main Spot Repair Program due to high bid cost; approve the revised specifications for the project and authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bids.
12.J. Professional Services Agreement - City Corporate Yard Master Plan Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a professional services agreement with Practice in an amount not to exceed $141,146 to prepare a City Yard Facilities Assessment and Master Plan.
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12.K. Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement Amendment No. 3 Recommendation:
1) Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3163 with Amendment No. 3 to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement for the Provision of Solid Waste and Recycling Services between the City and Arakelian Enterprises, Incorporated, dba Athens Services (A17-161) to add the newly annexed West Whittier areas to Athens service zone and finding herein the ordinance is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
2) Set a public hearing at the regular City Council meeting to be held on February 11, 2025, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall at 6:00 p.m.
12.L. Temporary Parking Lot - Mar Vista Street and Whittier Boulevard - Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Terra Pave Inc. for the Temporary Parking Lot - Mar Vista Street and Whittier Boulevard and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
13. STAFF REPORTS
13.A. Parks Priorities and Implementation Guide
Recommendation: Provide direction on the Priorities and Implementation Guide for the Parks Master Plan.
13.B. Liability Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the report and provide direction as necessary.
14. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
The agenda packet for regular meetings is available three days before the meeting on http://www.cityofwhittier.org. Materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting are available for public inspection; please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
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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 23rd day of January 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk