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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
JANUARY 13, 2026, 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. Recognition of Library Director Paymaneh Maghsoudi
4.B. Recognition of Executive Assistant Trina Miller
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
Public Comment Cards are available near the entrance to the Council Chamber, with instructions on obtaining a speaking number.
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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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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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 October 28 and December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
8.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Lillian Robles, Linda Avila, Tiffany Hernandez, Monserrat Gaytan, Alfred Espinoza, Nicole Fullerton, Lisa Dennis-Vanlommel, Harold Vanlommel, Laura Hudak, Romina Garello, Janet Ramirez, Aaron E. Aguirre, and Armando Herman.
8.D. Formalize Public Comment Card Procedures
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01, adopting public comment card procedures for City Council Meetings.
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8.E. Broadcast Equipment Replacements - Microphones
Recommendation: Authorize the use of Public, Educational, Governmental Access Funding (PEG Funds) to enter into an agreement with Western Audio Visual for the replacement of broadcast microphone equipment in the amount of $39,081; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-02, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for broadcast equipment replacement from PEG Funds.
8.F. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 3174 - April 14, 2026 General Municipal Election
Recommendation: Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 3174, establishing various election procedures relating to election style, voting locations, voter registration, appointment, early voting, precinct consolidations, same-day registration, auditing, and reporting for the 2026 General Municipal Election.
8.G. California Office of Emergency Services Funding (CalOES) for Fire Station 17
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget related to supplemental appropriations for the CalOES Pass Through Grant Subaward for the Reconstruction of Historic Los Angeles County Fire Station 17; and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary forms and agreements related to the acceptance and expenditure of the grant.
8.H. Memorandum of Understanding for New Fencing along Ocean View and Elmquist Avenues - Amendment No. 1 to A15-128
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority to replace a chain-link fence bordering open space parkland.
8.I. League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
Recommendation: Approve the League of Women Voters' request for a fee waiver to broadcast a Candidate Forum in the Council Chambers on February 17, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
8.J. Revision of Salary Resolution Nos. 2024-35 and 2025-28 Recommendation: Adopt revisions to Confidential Employees Section 19.D of Resolution Nos. 2024-35, and 2025-28 as required by California Code Regulation Section 570.5.
8.K. Whittwood Town Center Reimbursement
Recommendation: Approve $353,613 in property tax increment and sales tax reimbursement to Whittwood 1768 Inc. pursuant to the Owner Participation Agreement for the Whittwood Town Center.
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8.L. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Development Impact Fee Report Recommendation: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Report pursuant to Government Code sections 66000 et seq. for the annual reporting requirement.
8.M. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. WUA-21-015 - Calgon Carbon Corporation
Recommendation:
1) Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. WUA-21-015 with Calgon Carbon Supply for the Whittier Groundwater Treatment System (WGTS) and extend the term of the Agreement to October 12, 2030; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2026-01, amending Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to appropriate an additional $1,500,000 to fund the carbon supply agreement with Calgon.
8.N. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement WUA-24-001 - Savage Canyon Landfill Phase 3B Liner Expansion Design
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. WUA-24-001 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $158,900 for the Savage Canyon Landfill Phase 3B Liner Expansion Design, troubleshooting, and optimization of the Condensate Treatment System.
8.O. Public Employee Pension Reform Act-180-Day Waiting Period Waiver Request
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 to waive the Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) 180-day waiting period to hire retired annuitant Paymaneh Maghsoudi for boards and commissions administration and library services special projects.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Anyone interested in matters scheduled for public hearing may speak for three minutes at the time of the 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. Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance- Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA24-0003
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 3175 as recommended by the Planning Commission approving Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA24-0003, relating to short-term rental regulations; and Resolution No. 2026-05 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget with a supplemental appropriation for forecast revenues and expenditures services of short-term rentals.
Environmental Review
Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA24-0003 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and has been found to be exempt under sections 15061(b)(3), 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and it is not a “project” as defined in CEQA guideline section 15378.
10. STAFF REPORTS
None.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session
Approve the December 09, 2025 Closed Session Minutes.
12.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1):
One Case.
12.C. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8170-029-900 (12540 Whittier Blvd) and 8170-029-902 (12549 Washington Blvd)
City Negotiator: Conal McNamara, Executive Director
Property Negotiator: William Nascimento, Sycamore Group LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
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12.D. 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.E. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jolie Savage v. City of Whittier Claim No. 21-591710-102
12.F. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
John Scoggins v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 578852
12.G. Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier Case No. 25STCP04856
12.H. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier Case No. 24STCP03966
12.I. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Case.
12.J. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
City Property: APN 8140-025-005, 12102 Hadley St
City Negotiator: City Manager Conal McNamara
Property Negotiator: Los Angeles County Fire Department Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
12.K. 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, and unrepresented employees
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 January 2026. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk