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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority July 8, 2025
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
WHITTIER COMMUNITY THEATRE, 7630 WASHINGTON AVENUE
JULY 8, 2025, 6:00 PM
**MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Thomas Osendorf v City of Whitter Claim No. 640859
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 Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portions of Whittier Blvd near 12090 Whittier Blvd Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara
Negotiating parties: Adam Lentz, Madison Capital Group, LLC Under negotiation: Price & Terms
3.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Portions of the Greenway Trail and Greenbelt near 12310 Penn St.
Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara
Negotiating parties: Atkins OZ Rental LLC
Under negotiation: Price & Terms
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
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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.
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.
12.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Raquel V. Gonzalez, Daniel S.
Garcia, and Maria Lourdes Morales.
12.D. Worker’s Compensation and General Liability Administration Services Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement renewal for Workers' Compensation and General Liability administration services with Keenan & Associates.
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12.E. CAL FIRE Local Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map updated March 24, 2025
Recommendation:
1) Determine that adoption of the CAL FIRE Local Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map which was released for Southern California on March 24, 2025, where it is determined exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act and authorize staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
2) Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3165, updating the CAL FIRE Local Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.
12.F. Whittwood Town Center Reimbursement
Recommendation: Approve $335,298 in property tax increment and sales tax reimbursement to Whittwood 1768 Inc. pursuant to the Owner Participation Agreement for the Whittwood Town Center.
12.G. Friends of the Whittier Public Library donation
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to accept a grant from the Friends of the Whittier Public Library and appropriate $90,000 for this grant for Library services and programs.
12.H. 25-008 Slurry Program Phase 1 – Notice Inviting Bids Recommendation:
1) Find the Project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines;
2) Approve Tabulations and Specifications for 25-008 Slurry Program Phase 1; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
12.I. Engineering and Traffic Speed Zone Survey Updates Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-33, establishing posted speed limits on certain portions of Philadelphia Street within the City of Whittier.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Update on City’s Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals Recommendation: Review the information provided regarding short-term rentals, and if appropriate, provide staff with additional direction to finalize an ordinance.
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15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Selma Minerd
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 3rd day of July 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk