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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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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
SEPTEMBER 23, 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 26, 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 Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8124-007-918 (3551 San Gabriel River Pkwy, Pico Rivera, CA 90660)
City Negotiator: Conal McNamara
Property Negotiator: United States Navy
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
City Owned Property: APN 8139-023-903 & 904 (12900 Philadelphia St) City Negotiator: Conal McNamara
Property Negotiator: Gavin Percy, Melia Homes
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
3.E. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case – (Orange County Catholic Worker, ET AL v. Orange County, ET AL: Case No. 818-CV-00155-DOC)
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3.F. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
One Case.
3.G. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Mike Ibarra v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 564440
3.H. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Whittier v. Romero Investments LLC, Claim No. 24STCV15002
3.I. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Conal McNamara
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. La Serna Golf CIF-SS Division 1 Championship
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 and documents 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 August 26, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
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12.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Clara Gonzalez, Rosemary Islava, and Tom Moerbeck.
12.D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3167 - Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA25-0001
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt 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).
12.E. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3168 - Zoning Code Amendment No.
ZCA25-0002
Senate Bill (SB) 9- Two-Unit Housing Developments and Urban Lot Splits and determination of CEQA exemption
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt 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).
12.F. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3170 - Targeted Residential AntiPicketing Ordinance Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt 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.
12.G. Special Event Permit – 2025 Los Muertos Festival
Recommendation: Approve a special event permit and waive City fees in the amount of $2,400 for the annual Los Muertos Art & Music Festival in Uptown Whittier, hosted by Casita del Pueblo on October 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
12.H. League of California Cities Annual Conference – Voting Delegate and Alternate Selection
Recommendation: Appoint Mayor Vinatieri as the delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Martinez as the alternate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held on October 8-10, 2025, in Long Beach, California; and authorize the delegate to take a position on behalf of the City if a resolution is introduced for consideration.
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12.I. General Services Agreement Part-time Temporary Staffing Agency Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Robert Half in an amount not to exceed $150,000 and Advantex Professional Services for temporary staffing services in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-47 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget with a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $250,000 for temporary staffing services.
12.J. California State Library Groundwork Grant
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-48, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to accept a grant from the California State Library in the amount of $6,701.59 for the California State Library "Groundwork Grant.”
12.K. California State Library "Zip Book" Grant
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-49, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to accept a grant from the California State Library in the amount of $11,520 for the California State Library "Zip Book" Grant.
12.L. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Access for All Grant (Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle)
Recommendation:
1) Approve the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), Access for All, Grant Funding Agreement;
2) Authorize City Manager to conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all necessary documents; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to accept $130,000 in grant funds.
12.M. Art in Public Places - Guirado Park – Request for Proposal (RFP) Recommendation: Approve the Cultural Arts Commission’s
recommendation to approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Art in Public Places project at Guirado Park.
12.N. Janine Drive and Vicinity Rehabilitation Project – Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Waive minor bid irregularities;
2) Award the construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,875,000;
3) Reject all other bids;
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract on behalf of the City and;
5) Approve $287,500 in contingency for the Project subject to the approval of the City Manager.
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12.O. Engineering Evaluation at the Intersection of Orange Drive and Redman Avenue
Recommendation:
1) Approved the establishment of a two-way stop control intersection at the uncontrolled intersection of Orange Drive and Redman Avenue; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-51, establishing the two-way stop control intersection for the north and south approaches on Redman Avenue.
12.P. On-Call Environmental Site Assessment Services - Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with SCS Engineers to provide on-call environmental site assessment services for a total annual compensation not to exceed $100,000, for a 36-month term.
12.Q. Bailey Street Sewer Replacement Project - Notice Inviting Bids Recommendation:
1) Find the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15301, Class 1 (b,d) Existing Facilities - of the California Environmental Quality Act;
2) Approve the plans and Specifications for the Bailey Street Sweeper Replacement Project; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise the project for construction bids.
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. 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to review and approve the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; and authorize the City Manager to submit the report, along with any public comments received and necessary revisions, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
14. STAFF REPORTS
None.
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 18th day of September 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk