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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
SEPTEMBER 9, 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 August 12, 2025 Closed Session Minutes
3.B. 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.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
Two Cases.
3.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One Case.
3.E. 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.
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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
8.A. Orchard Dale Elementary School - CA Distinguished School Award
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 and documents are included 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 August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by William Gin, Christopher Castillo, Elba Leyva, Alicia Salariosa, and Ralph Benavente.
12.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3166 (Military Use Policy) Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3166, adopting a policy governing the use of Military Equipment and rescinding Ordinance No. 3154.
12.E. Professional Services Agreement for Classification and Salary StudyAmendment No. 1 Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Segal Group in the amount of $65,000 for additional work on the classification and salary study; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-45, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for the classification and compensation study.
12.F. Trash Capture Device Installation Project (Phase 2) – Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301(f), Class 1 from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2) Award contract to G2 Construction Inc. for an amount not to exceed $532,223 and:
3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority (WUA)
12.G. Water Master Plan Update – Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Award contract to Akel Engineering Group, Inc. (Akel), in an amount not to exceed $150,204, for preparation of the 2025 Water Master Plan update; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority.
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12.H. Mills Act Agreement No. MAA24-0003
8016 Santa Fe Springs Road (Googie Carwash)
Recommendation:
1) Accept the Historic Resources Commission’s recommendation to approve a Mills Act Agreement;
2) Find that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 31, Section 15331 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-46, approving Mills Act Agreement No.
MAA24-0003 with the property owner of 8016 Santa Fe Springs Road; and
4) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Mills Act Agreement contract.
12.I. Police Department Locker Room Reconfiguration
Recommendation: Approve the purchase and installation of 18 full-size duty lockers and three weapon lockers to meet the Department’s current and future storage needs for a not to exceed amount of $54,357 from Steele Solutions.
12.J. 2025 Whittier Film Festival Special Event Permit
Recommendation: Approve a special event permit for the new event, the 2025 Whittier Film Festival proposed in Uptown Whittier beginning Friday, September 19, 2025, through Sunday, September 21, 2025 and approve the fee waiver request in the estimated amount of $7,265.20 for Police and Public Work services related to the event.
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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. Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA25-0001
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 3167, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA25-0001 to comply with new state laws pertaining to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and finding that the action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Environmental Review
Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA25-0001 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Public Resources Code section 21080.17 [statutory exemption for second unit ordinances]; CEQA Guidelines sections 15282(h) [statutory exemption for second unit ordinances]; 15301 [existing structures], 15303 [new construction or conversion of small structures] and 15305 [minor alterations to land]. This ordinance is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(1), (2), and (3) statutory and categorical exemptions and because this ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment.
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13.B. Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA25-0002
Senate Bill (SB) 9- Two-Unit Housing Developments and Urban Lot Splits and determination of CEQA exemption
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 3168, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA25-0002 to comply with new state laws pertaining to two-unit housing developments and urban lot splits and finding that the action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Environmental Review
Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA25-0002 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21(k) and 66411.7(n), to comply with the provisions of those code sections and is not considered a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act. Therefore, the proposed Ordinance is not subject to CEQA review. Further, this Ordinance is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(1), (2), and (3) statutory and categorical exemptions, and because this action will not have a significant effect on the environment, CEQA Guidelines 15303 [new construction or conversion of small structures] and 15304 [minor alterations to land].
14. STAFF REPORTS
14.A. Targeted Residential Anti-Picketing Ordinance
Recommendation: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 3169 and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3170, adding Chapter 9.24 ("Targeted Residential Picketing") to Title 9 ("Public Peace, Morals and Welfare") of the Whittier Municipal Code, establishing distance requirements for targeted residential picketing.
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 4th day of September 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk