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WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 22, 2025
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WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
APRIL 22, 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 March 11 and March 25, 2025, Special and Regular Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Treasurer and Interim City Controller
3.C. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Shannon DeLong
Represented and Unrepresented Employee: Whittier City Employees’ Association, Whittier Police Officers’ Association, Whittier Police Management Association, and unrepresented employees
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)
One Case
3.E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8140-025-005, 12102 Hadley St
City Negotiator: Shannon DeLong, interim City Manager
Property Negotiator: JLC Transportation Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 22, 2025
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3.F. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: Former Alpha Beta Site:
8139-005-909- 12813 Bailey Ave
8139-005-910, 12802 Hadley St
8139-005-911, 12813 Bailey Ave
8139-005-912, 6557 Comstock Ave
8139-013-901, Milton Ave
8013-013-900, 6703 Comstock
8139-005-904, Comstock Ave
8139-005-905, Comstock Ave
8139-005-906, Comstock Ave
8139-005-907, Comstock Ave
8139-005-908, Comstock Ave
8139-005-902, Greenleaf Ave
8139-005-903, Greenleaf Ave
8139-004-900, Bright Ave
8139-004-901, Bright Ave
8139-015-900, 6711 Bright Ave 8139-015-902, 6724 Greenleaf Ave 8139-015-901, 6726 Greenleaf Ave
City Negotiator: Shannon DeLong, Interim City Manager
Property Negotiator: City Ventures and Jamboree Housing Corporation 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
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Recommendation: Nominate a City Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year period.
8.B. Cal High Boys Basketball Team
8.C. National Police Week
Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 22, 2025
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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 March 8, 11, and 25, 2025 Special Meeting and March 11 and 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Legal Contract Services
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Andrade Gonzalez LLP and Clyde & Co. for specialized legal services up to $783,300.
12.D. Council Districts of Newly Annexed Parcels
Annexation No. 2021-09
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3164, amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 related to adding newly annexed parcels to existing voting districts from the City of Whittier Annexation No. 2021-09.
Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 22, 2025
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12.E. Conflict of Interest Code and Ethics Training Biennial Review Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-13, establishing a conflict of interest code, designating local agency officials required to comply with ethics training under Assembly Bill 1234 and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023-26.
12.F. 7037 Bright Ave Demolition Project – Notice Inviting Bids Recommendation:
1) Find the Project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; 2) Approve the Specifications for 7037 Bright Ave Demolition Project; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
12.G. Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority - Appointment
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14, appointing a member and alternate to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (GWMA).
12.H. Parcel Map 84152 -16010 Whittier Boulevard
Recommendation: Approve Final Parcel Map 84152 in substantial conformance provided and authorize the City Clerk and City Engineer to sign on behalf of the City; and approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
12.I. Supplemental Appropriation for Portable Concrete Mixer Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-15, adding a supplemental appropriation of $15,000 to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to fund the purchase of a portable swivel-base cement mixer.
12.J. Purchase of Property at 14590 Whittier Boulevard
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement for the acquisition of real property located at 14590 Whittier Boulevard to increase park space in substantial compliance with the provided form; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget with a supplemental appropriation from the Park Impact Reserve Fund for the expenditure of up to $55,000 for related acquisition costs.
12.K. 23-010 Well 8 Rehabilitation, Liner, and Pump Project – Change Order Recommendation: Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 with South West Pump & Drilling, Inc. for $199,417 for the 23-010 Well 8 Rehabilitation, Liner, and Pump Project.
Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 22, 2025
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Tree Appeal – Parnell Park Renovation and Improvements Project Recommendation: Review the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission’s decision to deny the appeals regarding the proposed replacement of 178 trees located at Parnell Park, 15930 Lambert Road, and provide a final determination.
14.B. Selection of Boards and Commissions Interviews
Recommendation: Select applicants to interview or appoint for vacancies on the following boards and commissions:
1) Design Review Board (1 term)
2) Historic Resources Commission (1 term)
3) Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (1 term) 4) Planning Commission (1 term)
14.C. Council Ad Hoc and Outside Agency Appointments
Recommendation: Review and make changes to appointments on outside agencies and Council Ad Hoc Committees as needed.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Rick Tewes
Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority April 22, 2025
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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.
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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 17th day of April 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk