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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 13, 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 Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Represented and Unrepresented Employee: Whittier City Employees’ Association, Whittier Police Officers’ Association, Whittier Police Management Association, and unrepresented employees.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Monica Valdez v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 623824, Case No. 23-CV04668-SPG-KS
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Mike Ibarra v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 564440
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Sandra Ruth Camarena v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 595544
4. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
5. ROLL CALL
Joseph A. Vinatieri, Mayor
Octavio Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem
Fernando Dutra, Council Member
Mary Ann Pacheco, Council Member
Cathy Warner, Council Member
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Recognition of Pioneer High School Student Olivia Jimenez
8.B. Proclamation - Public Works Week, May 18 - May 24
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 April 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Irene Rodriguez, Ruben Zavala, Elisa Noriega, Julia Rueda, Carmen Chavez, Leon Wilson, Rebecca Thomas, Mary Anderson, Moses Corona, Kelvin Sanchez, Jessica Alonso and Claudia J. DeLuna.
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12.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3164 - Voting Districts of Newly Annexed Area in West Whittier
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt 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.
12.E. School Resource Officer Program Agreement Renewal Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a four-year police services agreement with the Whittier Union High School District to continue the School Resource Officer Program.
12.F. Updated Agreement for County Public Health Services Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the updated agreement for County Public Health services.
12.G. 1991 Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91 (Foxley Drive) Preliminary Budget and Engineer’s Report
Recommendation: Approve the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26, on Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-17, declaring the district’s intention to levy and collect Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Foxley Drive, Street Lighting Assessment and set a time and place for public hearing for June 10, 2025.
12.H. 23-020 Calmada Avenue and Mills Avenue Rehabilitation Project - Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the 23-020 Calmada Avenue and Mills Avenue Rehabilitation Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
12.I. 25-011 Painter Avenue Wall Repair Project – Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Award the construction contract to Golden Coast Construction, in the amount of $65,681 for the Construction of Painter Avenue Wall Repair Project;
2) Reject all other bids;
3) Approve $20,000 in contingency funding for the 25-011 Painter Avenue Wall Repair Project subject to the approval of the Executive Director; 4) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2025-01, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget in the amount of $85,681 for the 25-011 Painter Avenue Wall Repair Project; and
5) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the construction contract on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority.
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12.J. 25-012 Youngwood Drive Slope 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 25-012 Youngwood Drive Slope Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
13. STAFF REPORTS
13.A. Tree Appeal – Palm Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project Recommendation: Consider the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission’s decision to deny the appeals regarding the proposed removal of trees located on Palm Avenue due to the risk of structural failure of the trees in association with the Palm Avenue Improvement Project, and to provide a final determination.
14. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
15. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Harry W. Stone
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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 8th day of May 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk