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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority May 12, 2026
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AGENDA
WHITTIER CITY COUNCIL
WHITTIER REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WHITTIER UTILITY AUTHORITY
WHITTIER HOUSING AUTHORITY
WHITTIER PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR JOINT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 13230 PENN STREET
MAY 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
2. ROLL CALL
James Becerra, Mayor
Mary Ann Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem
Cathy Warner, Council Member
Aida Macedo, Council Member
Vicky Santana, Council Member
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. 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.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A. Commendation for Rita Murray - Mental Health Awareness Month
5.B. La Serna High School Girls' Water Polo Team
5.C. Proclamation – National Police Week, May 10th - May 16th
5.D. Proclamation - Public Works Week, May 17th - May 23rd
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. In the spirit of transparency, we welcome your input. Please note the City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda.
We ask all participants to engage respectfully so the meeting can proceed in an orderly manner. While the First Amendment protects a broad range of speech, the City may intervene in cases of true threats, incitement, or an actual disruption of the meeting.
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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 March 10, March 24, and April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and March 16, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes.
8.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Mary Ziliotto, Elizabeth Ramos, Cameron George, James Johandes, Nicolas Saez, Kevin Daniel Marlow, Nelly Cadenas, Sedgwick CMS, Florencia C. Andruet, Rene Pulido, Michael D. Astudillo-Ash, Olivia Ramos, Brian L. Ravega, Jacqueline Robles-Lopez, Amy Arteaga, Gabriel Puentes, Barbara Triolo, Vincent P. Fallon, Grant S.
Dunann, Alexandria Rufo, James Edward Irvine, David L. Morones, Gilbert Espinosa, Xavier Guevara, and Jorge Alvarez.
8.D. 1991 Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91 (Foxley Drive) Preliminary Budget and Engineer’s Report
Recommendation: Approve the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27, on Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-21, declaring the district’s intention to levy and collect Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Foxley Drive, Street Lighting Assessment and setting a time and place for public hearing for June 9, 2026.
8.E. Employee Uniform Service Agreement
Recommendation:
1) Award the service agreement to UniFirst Corporation in the amount not to exceed $70,000; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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8.F. Greenleaf & Hazzard Booster Station No.1 Rehabilitation Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with General Pump Company (General Pump) for the repair and installation of the Vertical Turbine Booster Pump Equipment at Greenleaf Booster Station No.1 and the Vertical Turbine Booster Pump at Hazzard Booster Station No.1 for a not-to-exceed amount of $124,429.90.
8.G. Solid Waste Contract Compliance Reviews
Recommendation: Receive and file the Solid Waste Contract Compliance Reviews for Athens Services & Republic Services for Calendar Years 2023 and 2024.
8.H. Emergency Repair and Refurbishment of Well 18
Recommendation: Ratify the emergency repair expenditure of $133,400 with Layne A. Granite Company for the emergency repair and refurbishment of Well 18.
8.I. 24-020 Phase 2 - Trash Capture Device Installation Project – Notice of Completion
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by G2 Construction Inc. for the 24-020 Phase 2 - Trash Capture Device Installation Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Whittier.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.A. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Proposal
Recommendation: Continue conducting the workshop from the May 5, 2026, Budget Study Session and provide directions to staff on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 estimated revenues and proposed expenditures in preparation for the FY 2026-27 City Budget.
10.B. Potential Revisions to Public Comment Regulations Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on potential revisions to public comment procedures at City Council Meetings.
10.C. Election Date and Related Matters
Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction regarding potential City Charter amendments related to municipal election dates, administration of special elections, voting methods, term limits, and other election-related provisions.
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11. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session
Approve the March 10, March 16, and March 24, 2026 Closed Session Minutes.
12.B. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1):
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier – Case No. 25STCP04856
12.C. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1):
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier – Case No. 24STCP03966
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 Officers’ Association, Whittier Police Management 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 8th day of May 2026. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk