AMENDED AGENDA AS OF MARCH 8, 2025 AT 2:10 P.M.
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AMENDED AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
MARCH 11, 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 February 11, 2025 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jennae Castillo v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 635471
3.C. Public Employment Appointment Government Code Section 54957 Title: 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
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.
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10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public is invited to address City Council Members and Directors regarding any item of business listed on this agenda or withing 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 February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Yamileth Diaz, David Morales, John Gonzales and Kristin Gomez.
12.D. California State Library Grant
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget to accept a grant from the California State Library for Lunch at the Library program and appropriate $12,300 for this grant for Library Services and program.
12.E. Social Services Grant Funding Program - FY 2025-2026 Recommendation: Approve the Social Services Grant Funding Application for the 2025-2026 funding cycle.
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12.F. 23-012 Community Center Roof Replacement Project – Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Best Contracting Services Inc., for the Community Center Roof Replacement Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.G. 23-022 Kennedy Park & Guirado Park Improvements Project – Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Caliba, Inc. (Caliba) for the Kennedy Park & Guirado Park Improvements Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.H. On-Call Construction Management, Construction Inspection, and Material Testing Services – Award of Professional Services Agreement Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Willdan Engineering, and Z&K Consultants to provide on-call construction management, construction inspection, and material testing services for a fee not to exceed $800,000 per agreement annually.
12.I. Painter Avenue Wall Repair Project – Notice Inviting Bids Recommendation:
1) Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; 2) Approve Plans and Specifications for the Painter Avenue Wall Repair Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
12.J. Engineering Evaluation at the Intersection of Wardman Street and Pickering Avenue
Recommendation: Approve the engineering evaluation indicating modifications are necessary at the intersection of Wardman Street and Pickering Avenue to address limited sight distance and authorize the interim modifications to limit traffic movements that do not have adequate sight distance while permanent modifications are being designed.
12.K. Engineering Evaluation at the Intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Citrus Avenue
Recommendation: Approve the engineering evaluation indicating modifications are necessary at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Citrus Avenue to address limited sight distance and authorize the interim modifications to limit traffic movements that do not have adequate sight distance while permanent modifications are being designed.
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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. The applicant and appellant will have up to 20 minutes to present their case and up to an additional 10 minutes to make rebuttal comments at the conclusion of the public 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. Landmark Designation No. HRC24-0002
13504 Earlham Drive - Tebbetts-Coffin House (AIN 8138-008-004) Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2025-08, approving the Landmark Designation No. HRC24- 0002 to authorize placement of the property located at 13504 Earlham Drive (Tebbetts-Coffin House) onto the City of Whittier’s Local Official Register of Historic Landmarks.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The request for landmark designation is categorically exempt from the environmental review process, pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) of the California Environmental Quality Act, which exempts actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance; to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Whittier Municipal Code Section 18.84.050 enables landmark designation to protect and enhance a historic resource.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. First Avenue Park - Park Amenities and Formation of a Park Design Ad Hoc
Recommendation: Receive and file the public feedback on amenities for a new park at First Avenue, provide direction as appropriate, and appoint two members to an Ad Hoc Committee to guide design of the new park.
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 6th day of March 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk