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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
WHITTIER HOUSING AUTHORITY
WHITTIER PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
JUNE 10, 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 May 13, 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)
Two Cases.
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jenise Johandes and Jon A. Daley v. City of Whittier Claim No. 24-591230- 072
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. California Distinguished Schools, Orchard Dale (EWCSD)
8.B. Acceptance of Assistance League Donation/Summer Reading Program
8.C. Gold Star - Private First Class Matthew Perez
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 May 13, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by, Jorge V. Vera, California Asset Portfolio, Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company (ASO V.), Jessica Rodriguez, and Sean Morales.
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12.D. Whittier Chamber Agreement 2025-26
Recommendation: Renew an agreement with the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $81,000 for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
12.E. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Investment Policy
Recommendation: Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Investment Policy.
12.F. Assistance League of Whittier Donation to Whittier Public Library Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-22, amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget to accept a grant from the Assistant League of Whittier and appropriate $8,000 for this grant for Library services and programs.
12.G. 7037 Bright Ave Demolition Project – Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Award the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, American Integrated Resources, Inc., in the amount of $326,935 for the 7037 Bright Ave Demolition Project;
2) Reject all other bids;
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract on behalf of the City;
4) Approve $32,694 in contingency for the 7037 Bright Ave Demolition Project subject to the approval of the City Manager; and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23, amending FY 2024-25 budget in the amount of $359,629 in supplemental funds to be allocated for the 7037 Bright Ave Demolition Project.
12.H. Project Partners Inc. - Professional Services Agreement for Project Management Services - Amendment No. 3
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. A22-123 with Project Partners Inc. in the amount not to exceed $130,000.
12.I. Sewer and Water Enterprise Funds-Reserve Policy
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24, establishing minimum reserve balances for sewer and water enterprise funds, and rescinding Resolution No. 2019-37.
12.J. Tract Map No. 72953 - Acceptance of Public Improvement Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City and authorize the release of Subdivision Improvement Agreement Bond minus a ten percent retention.
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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. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-25, approving a budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, approving and adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27, amending Resolution No. 8865 to temporarily suspend and waive fees for certain application services related to historic resources.
Adoption of the Whittier Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WHA-2025-01, approving the Whittier Housing Authority budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
Adoption of Whittier Utility Authority Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2025-02, approving the budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Salary Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28 adopting the 2025-26 salary resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-35; and review existing vacancy, recruitment, and retention efforts under Assembly Bill 2561.
13.B. 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan, 2025-26 Action Plan, Analysis of Impediments
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing on: 1) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2) 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, 3) 2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; consider any testimony provided; and direct staff to finalize the documents (including revisions if necessary); authorize the City Manager to execute necessary forms; and submit them to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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13.C. 1991 Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91 (Foxley Drive) Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing for the levy and collection of assessments for the Foxley Drive Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-29 confirming the assessment and diagram including approving the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Foxley Drive Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91.
13.D. Parking District No. 1 – Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for Parking District No. 1, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-30, confirming the City assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Parking District No. 1 (Multi-Deck).
Parking District No. 2 – Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for Parking District No. 2, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-31, confirming the City assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Parking District No. 2 and ordering assessments to be levied for Parking District No. 2.
14. STAFF REPORTS
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.
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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 5th day of June 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk