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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority May 27, 2025
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 27, 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 April 22, 2025 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Joseph Anthony Esquivel v City of Whittier, Claim No. 521004
3.C. 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.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1)
Two Cases
3.E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8139-034-010, 7247 Washington Ave
City Negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Property Negotiator: Whittier Penn Partners Limited
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
4. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
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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
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.A. Athens Services Presentation
8.B. California Distinguished Schools Mill School (WCSD)
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 only.
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.
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12.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the April 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Miguel Garcia, Pedro Camalich, Vianey Garcia, Andrea M. Serafin, Greenleaf Investment, LLC, and Javier Garica.
12.D. Funding Agreement with The Salvation Army - CDBG Funds Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army for CDBG funds in the amount of $150,000 for fencing, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-18, amending the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Budget with a supplemental appropriation of $150,000 for the installation of security fencing and the gate replacement for the Whittier Navigation Center.
12.E. Memorandum of Understanding for Fuel Clearance on Two City-owned Parcels
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority to provide fuel clearance on two City-owned parcels.
12.F. Engineering Evaluation at the Intersection of Yermo Street and Widener Avenue
Recommendation: Approve the establishment of a two-way stop control intersection at the uncontrolled intersection of Yermo Street and Widener Avenue, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-19, establishing the two-way stop control intersection for the north and south approaches on Widener Avenue.
12.G. Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority - Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Power Authority Agreement
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City Council.
12.H. Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRA or SB-1) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funding Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21, approving the Slurry Program Phase 1 Project in Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
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12.I. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Compliance Audit - Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with HF&H Consultants for an amount not to exceed $125,156 for a solid waste franchise agreement compliance audit for Athens and Republic Services, pursuant to existing franchise agreement provisions.
12.J. Uptown Parking District No. 1
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 for Parking District No. 1 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 10, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
12.K. Uptown Parking District No. 2
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Parking District No. 2 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 10, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Application for Landmark Designation of the Whittier Central Library 7344 Washington Avenue (AIN 8142-039-915)
Recommendation: Discuss the authorization to process the application for landmark designation of the Central Library (HRC24-0003) submitted by the Whittier Conservancy and provide feedback as necessary.
14.B. Social Services Grant Funding Program FY 2025-26
Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 distribution of Social Services Funding in the amount of $176,516 as recommended by the Social Services Commission.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. 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 22nd day of May 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk