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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority February 25, 2025
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
FEBRUARY 25, 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. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session
Approve the January 14, 21, 2025 Special Meeting and January 2, 14, and 28 2025 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 AIN: 8137-028-900
City Negotiator: Shannon DeLong
Property Negotiator Shannon DeLong
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Whittier v. Romero Investments LLC, Claim No. 24STCV15002
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
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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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 January 21, 2025 Special Meeting and the January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Progressive Direct Ins. Co. ASO K.
Garcia, Jasmine Guevara, Mirna Gutierrez, Jose Andres Garcia Gutierrez, Gabriel Rodriguez, Jacquelyn Torres and Joseph R. Leos.
12.D. David Montgomery Scott Agreement
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with retired annuitant David Montgomery Scott to perform executive parks and recreation duties on a limited basis.
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12.E. Master Cooperative Agreement with Metro for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2
Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Master Cooperative Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 (ESP2) Project.
12.F. New 40-Unit, Three-Story Townhome Development
13412-13420 Franklin Street and 7336-7362 Painter Avenue (AIN: 8142-003-008, 011, 069, 070)
Development Review Project No. DRP24-0020
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. TTM24-0002 (VTTM 84459) Recommendation: Receive and file the Planning Commission action to approve Resolution No. P.C. 2025-01 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
TTM 24-0001 (VTTM 84459) and Development Review Permit No. DRP24- 0020, an application for a new 40-unit Townhome Development at 7336- 7362 Painter Avenue with amended conditions of approval.
Environmental Review
The project Development Review No. DRP24-0020 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. TTM24-0002 (VTTM No. 84459) is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 32, Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Project).
12.G. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget Update
Recommendation: Receive and file the mid-year budget update for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
12.H. Agreement for Contract Services with Graffiti Protective Coatings Amendment No. 1
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services with Graffiti Protective Coatings (A23-097) to provide graffiti removal services to the newly annexed West Whittier areas.
12.I. Norino Drive Water Transmission Line Slip Lining-Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Award the construction contract to Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $446,150 to slip line the water transmission line on Norino Drive;
2) Authorize the Interim Executive Director to sign the contract on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority; and
3) Approve $50,000 in contingency for the Norino Drive Water Transmission Line Slip Lining Project subject to the approval of the Interim Executive Director.
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12.J. Professional Services Agreement - Fleet Replacement Planning and Advanced Clean Fleets Compliance
Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Mercury Associates, Inc. in the amount of $74,500 to prepare a fleet replacement plan including advanced clean fleets compliance; and
2) Approve Resolution No. 2025-09, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget in the amount of $74,500 to fund the professional services agreement.
12.K. 25-007 Easement Sewer Cleaning and Video Services Project - Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Award the construction contract to Tunnelworks Services Inc., in the amount of $149,125 for Sewer Easement Cleaning and Video Services; 2) Reject all other bids;
3) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority; and
4) Approve $14,913 in contingency for Sewer Easement Cleaning and Video Services subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
13. STAFF REPORTS
13.A. State Route 72 - State Highway Relinquishment Agreement 07-5277 with City of Whittier
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10, authorizing City Manager to execute Agreement 07-5277 with the State of California for the relinquishment of Whittier Boulevard in exchange for the payment of $16,700,000.
13.B. Circuit Transit Inc. Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Service Agreement Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Circuit Transportation Inc. to implement a one-year pilot program for a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) service in Whittier for an amount not to exceed $780,060.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11, amending FY2024-25 Budget for the expenditure of $780,060 in Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Prop-C Local Tax Return Funds for the operation of the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Pilot Program.
13.C. City Street Light Policy Updates
Recommendation: Approve the updates to the City's current street lighting policy and provide direction on pending petitions to comply with the updated policy.
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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 21st day of February 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk