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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 13230 PENN STREET
OCTOBER 28, 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
4.A. Update on Solid Waste Transition
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. Public Comment Cards/Receipts will be issued for in-person speakers.
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Please refrain from using profanity, making personal attacks, or engaging in conduct that disrupts or interferes with the orderly progression of the meeting. While the First Amendment protects a broad range of speech, including opinions that some may find offensive, the City may intervene only in cases involving true threats, incitement to violence, or substantial disruption to the proceedings.
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libraries. For this reason, the City Council urges all speakers to express their views in a manner that is civil and constructive.
The City of Whittier is committed to serving all members of the public with respect.
While the City does not endorse or condone discriminatory or hateful speech, it must uphold constitutional protections as interpreted by the courts.
If any member of the public finds a comment objectionable, they are free to leave the chamber at their discretion.
Please be advised: Conduct that materially disrupts the meeting may result in removal, in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.95 and Penal Code 403.
Detailed instructions on how to provide public comments are provided on the Agenda Announcement Page.
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 23, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
8.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Socorro Meraz, Joel Ignacio Cruz, Carlos Meraz, Olga Chavez, Elizabeth Ramos, Patricia Munoz, and Armando Herman.
8.D. Office of Traffic Safety - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-54, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget related to supplemental appropriations for the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant.
8.E. 25-024 Bailey Street Sewer Replacement Project – Award of Contract Recommendation:
1) Award the construction contract to Ramona, Inc., in the amount of $674,750;
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2) Reject all other bids;
3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the construction contract on behalf of Whittier Utility Authority; and
4) Approve $67,475 in contingency funding subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
8.F. Engineering Services for Whittier Boulevard at Colima Road Intersection Improvements – Professional Service Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to complete the Engineering Services for Whittier Boulevard at Colima Road Intersection Improvements for a fee not to exceed $160,000; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-56, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to appropriate revenues and supplemental appropriations in the Subventions and Grant’s Fund.
8.G. Final Tract Map 84459 - 13410 Franklin Street
Recommendation: Approve Final Tract Map 84459 in substantial conformance and authorize the City Clerk, City Treasurer, Community Development Director, and City Engineer to sign on behalf of the City.
8.H. Parcel Map 83714 - 10254 Beverly Boulevard
Recommendation: Approve Final Parcel Map 83714 in substantial conformance, provided and authorize the City Clerk and City Engineer to sign on behalf of the City; and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
8.I. Final Tract Map 84431 - 12826 Philadelphia St
Recommendation: Approve Final Tract Map 84431 in substantial conformance, authorize the City Clerk, Community Development Director, and City Engineer to sign on behalf of the City, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
8.J. Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison at Parnell Park Recommendation: Approve the Grant of Easement located at Parnell Park for Underground Electrical Distribution Easement to Southern California Edison and Authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City.
8.K. Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase II -District I) - 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; 2) Approve plans and specifications for Sidewalk Maintenance Program (Phase II -District I); and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
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8.L. Metro Hot Spots - Memorandum of Understanding Extension Recommendation: Approve a term extension to an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metro to July 31, 2027, for the intersection improvements of Hot Spots Whittier Boulevard at Santa Fe Springs Road and Whittier Boulevard at Painter Avenue.
8.M. Murphy Reservoir Improvement Project – Notice of Completion Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Gateway Pacific Contractors, Inc. for the Murphy Reservoir Project and Authorize the Secretary to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority (WUA).
8.N. Painter Avenue Wall Repair Project – Notice of Completion Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Golden Coast Construction for the Painter Avenue Wall Repair Project and Authorize the Secretary to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the Whittier Utility Authority (WUA).
8.O. Senior Fleet Mechanic Position
Recommendation: Authorize the temporary addition of one (1) Senior Fleet Mechanic position, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-57, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to add a full-time Senior Fleet Mechanic Position to the Public Works Department.
9. 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.
9.A. Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Grant (Dial-A-Ride) Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-55, certifying eligibility to apply for Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant funds for replacing Dial-A-Ride vehicles for the Whittier Dial-a-Ride (DAR) transportation service; and authorize the City Manager to sign all grant application documents on behalf of the City of Whittier.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.A. Ordinance Temporarily Suspending Application Of The Parkway Tree Manual
Recommendation: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 3171 and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 3172, temporarily suspending application of the City’s Parkway Tree Manual and regulations relating to trees and determining that action is exempt under CEQA.
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11. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session
Approve the September 23, 2025 Closed Session Minutes.
12.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jane D.B. Doe, Jane D.I. Doe, Jane D.K. Doe, Jane D.R. Doe v. City of Whittier. Respectively: Case No. 22NWCV01519, 23NWCV04037, Case not filed yet, Case not filed yet.
12.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
Two Cases.
12.D. 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 Offices’ Association, and unrepresented employees
13. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
14. 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.
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 24th day of October 2025. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk