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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
OCTOBER 14, 2025, 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
2. ROLL CALL
Joseph A. Vinatieri, Mayor
Octavio Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem
Fernando Dutra, Council Member
Mary Ann Pacheco, Council Member
Cathy Warner, Council Member
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENTATIONS
5. 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.
6. 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 cannot take action or express a consensus on any communications that do not appear on the printed agenda.
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Courts have consistently ruled that attempts to censor protected speech—even when offensive—can expose cities to costly legal challenges and liability. Such litigation diverts public funds from vital services like public safety, parks, and libraries. For this reason, the City Council urges all speakers to express their views in a manner that is civil and constructive.
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7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
8. 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.
8.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.
8.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the September 9, 2025 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
8.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Gilbert Contreras, Rafael E.
Colorado De Paz, Armando Herman, and Armando Herman.
8.D. Projector and Screen Replacement - Whittier Center Theater Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Western Audio Visual & Security for the design, purchase and installation of a laser projector and screen at the Whittier Center Theater for approximately $47,159 with a 10% contingency budget for ancillary costs; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-52, amending the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for the purchase and installation of a projector and screen for the Whittier Center Theater.
8.E. PCAM, LLC Professional Service Agreement, Amendment No. 2 – Dial a Ride
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Service Agreement No. A22-133 with PCAM, LLC for the utilization of a dispatching and route planning software, Pingo, in an amount not to exceed $72,000.
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8.F. Tree Appeal – Metro Hot Spots 5 Points Improvement Project Recommendation: Approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission’s decision to deny the appeals regarding the proposed removal of 33 trees located within the Metro Hot Spots 5 Points Improvement Project and authorize the removal of the trees pursuant to Section IX of the Parkway Tree Manual.
8.G. 24-023 Metro Hot Spots Intersections: Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road and Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue Improvement Project - Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Roux Associates, Inc., to address hazards and hazardous material mitigation measures called out in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) in the amount not to exceed $93,800; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-53, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to add supplemental appropriations in the amount of $93,800 for the Metro Hot Spots Intersections: Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road and Whittier Boulevard at Painter Ave Improvement Project.
8.H. Heli-Hydrant Project – Award of Contract
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2025-03 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget in the amount of $1,496,696 in supplemental funds to be allocated for the construction of the Heli Hydrant Project;
2) Waive a minor bid irregularity and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, West Valley Investment Group, Inc., in the amount of $1,360,633 for the Construction of Heli Hydrant Project; 3) Reject all other bids;
4) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the construction contract on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority and;
5) Approve $136,063, in contingency for the Project subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
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8.I. Summit Dr. Water Main Replacement Project – Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2025-04 amending the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget in the amount of $809,750 for the Summit Dr. Water Main Replacement Project.
2) Award the construction contract to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $735,750 for the construction of Summit Dr. Water Main Replacement Project;
3) Reject all other bids;
4) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the construction contract on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority; and
5) Approve $74,000 in contingency funding for the Summit Dr. Water Main Replacement Project subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
8.J. 2025 Pumpkin Patch Special Event Permit
Recommendation: Allow for the use of the Grassy Lot at 6724 Greenleaf Avenue on select days October 13th – 31st, 2025 for the use of a small pumpkin patch including a photo backdrop and craft tables.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.A. Bogardus Avenue from Russell Street to Whittier Boulevard Recommendation: Provide direction on next steps for Bogardus Avenue and vicinity resident concerns.
10.B. Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness
Recommendation: Create an Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness and appoint two City Council Members to serve.
10.C. Information Technology Master Plan / Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plan Recommendation: Review and adopt the Information Technology and Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plans to address the future technological and infrastructure needs of the City.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority October 14, 2025
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12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session
Approve the September 9, 2025 Closed Session Minutes.
12.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Justine Gurrola v. City of Whittier, et al. Case No. 18STCV09295
12.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One Case.
12.D. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
Three Cases.
12.E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8139-034-010, 7247 Washington Ave
City Negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Property Negotiator: Whittier Penn Partners Limited
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
12.F. 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
12.G. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8140-025-005, 12102 Hadley St
City Negotiator: Conal McNamara
Property Negotiator: Los Angeles County Fire Department Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
12.H. 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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13. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
14. 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 9th day of October 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk