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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
WHITTIER COMMUNITY THEATRE, 7630 WASHINGTON AVENUE
AUGUST 26, 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. Closed Session Minutes
Approve the July 16, 2025 Closed Session Minutes.
3.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Victor Wario v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 627043
3.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Whittier v. National Opioid Settlement: Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus (CL-1761827)
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Whittier v. Purdue Pharma L.P., et al Case No. 19-23649 (SHL)
3.E. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
One Case
3.F. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One Case
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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
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 July 16, 2025 Special Meeting and July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
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12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Alicia Ortiz, Kimco Realty Corporation, Lisa Seville, Julie Klinger, Kelly Peppard, Rosie Denise Esparza, and Javier Garcia.
12.D. Professional Services Agreement with Partner Vantage Point Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Partner Vantage Point for its software solution HaloITSM, to streamline internal service requests, automate workflows, and manage incidents and assets in an amount not to exceed $26,000.
12.E. Modify Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Ratify Donations for Immigration Relief Efforts Pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-38 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to appropriate funds and ratify the expenditure of $180,000 in relief effort funding as detailed in Resolution No. 2025-38.
12.F. Updating the City's Fee Schedule (Solar Energy System Permit Fees) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40, updating Resolution No. 2022-84 (City Fee Schedule) to incorporate fees applicable to building permits for solar energy systems capped by State law.
12.G. Purchase of 7247 Washington Ave (Vacant Lot)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-41, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and all related documents for acquisition of real property located at 7247 Washington Avenue (APN: 8139-034-010); and appropriate $387,035 and an additional $20,000 for related acquisition costs using General Funds.
12.H. Slurry Program Phase 1 - Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Award the construction contract to Pavement Coatings Company, in the amount of $2,182,511 for the Construction of Slurry Program Phase 1 Project;
2) Reject all other bids;
3) Approve $218,252 in contingency funding for Slurry Program Phase 1 Project, subject to the approval of the City Manager; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City.
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12.I. Agreement for Contract Services - Ocean Blue Environmental Services Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Contract Services with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. (Ocean Blue) to provide on-call abandoned debris and material removal services for a fee not to exceed $100,000 annually; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-42 adding a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to fund the agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services for abandoned debris and material removal services.
12.J. Police Department Military Equipment Annual Report Recommendation: Receive and file the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 3166, adopting a policy governing the use of Military Equipment and rescinding Ordinance No. 3154.
12.K. Heli Hydrant Project-Notice Inviting Bids
Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15303 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the 23-011 Heli-Hydrant Project; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise the project for construction bonds.
12.L. Summit Drive Water Main Replacement – Notice Inviting Bids Near Summit Drive and Midvale Drive
Recommendation:
1) Find the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act. 2) Approve plans and specifications for the Summit Drive Water Main Replacement; and
3) Authorize the Secretary to advertise for construction bids.
12.M. Poet Laureate for City of Whittier
Recommendation:
1) Approve the Poet Laureate program framework as developed by the Poet Laureate Task Force, including eligibility criteria, program requirements, and application process.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-43, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to appropriate $1,000 in supplemental funding for the Poet Laureate program.
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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. Landmark Designation No. HRC25-0002
8016 Santa Fe Springs Road – Googie Carwash (AIN 8165-008-018) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-44, approving Landmark Designation No. HRC25-0002 to authorize placement of the property located at 8016 Santa Fe Springs Road (Googie Carwash) onto the City of Whittier’s Local Official Register of Historic Landmarks.
Environmental Review:
The request for landmark designation is categorically exempt from the environmental review process, pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) of the California Environmental Quality Act, which exempts actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Whittier Municipal Code Section 18.84.050 enables landmark designation to protect and enhance a historic resource.
Hazardous Waste Sites: The project site is not identified on any of the lists enumerated under Government Code Section 65952.5. The site is adjacent to listed properties and will have mitigation measures to address hazards and hazardous materials.
14. STAFF REPORTS
None.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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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 21st day of August 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk