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View recent public comments: https://www.CityOfWhittier.org/PublicComments Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority May 26, 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 26, 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. 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. In the spirit of transparency, we welcome your input. Please note the City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda.
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Detailed instructions on how to provide public comments are provided on the Agenda Announcement Page.
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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 April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
8.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Joel Octavio De Leon, Lucia Ayala, Margaret VandDusseldorp, Javier Garcia, Bridge of Faith for Aurora Mariscal, Wenjie Mo, Helaman Cruz Perez, and Xavier Guevara.
8.D. Revisions to Public Comment Procedures
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22, revising public comment procedures for meetings of all legislative bodies in the City.
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. PY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: The public hearing is expected to be opened and continued to the June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public who wish to comment on this item are encouraged to provide their comments at that time, where comments will be incorporated into the official record.
Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, consider any public testimony provided; direct staff to finalize the documents (including revisions if necessary); authorize the City Manager to execute necessary funding applications, certifications, and forms; and submit them to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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9.B. Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under a Type 48 (OnSale General Public Premises) ABC license for an indoor lounge with outdoor seating, arcades, and pool tables with extended hours of operation, and live entertainment.
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP25-0010 (CAPO Public House) 7008 Walnut Grove Drive. (A.I.N. 8170-040-093)
Recommendation: The public hearing is expected to be opened and continued to the July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public who wish to comment on this item are encouraged to provide their comments at that time, where comments will be incorporated into the official record.
Conduct a De Novo public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-23, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP25-0010, with conditions of approval.
Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt from the environmental review process, pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in that there would be negligible or no expansion of the existing or prior use with this project.
9.C. Installation of Exterior Stairs, Building 7 (Superintendent’s Residence) with Associated Interior Tenant Improvements.
Certificate of Appropriateness No. HRC26-0004 (CAPO Public House) 7008 Walnut Grove Drive (A.I.N.8170-040-093).
Recommendation: The public hearing is expected to be opened and continued to the July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public who wish to comment on this item are encouraged to provide their comments at that time, where comments will be incorporated into the official record.
Conduct a De Novo hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-24 approving Certificate of Appropriateness No. HRC26-0004, with conditions of approval.
Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt from the environmental review process pursuant to Section 15331, Class 31 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act, as the proposed work entails maintenance, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction of historical resources.
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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.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session
Approve the April 28, 2026, Closed Session Minutes.
12.B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jay Tatman v. City of Whittier, Claim No. 630256
12.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier – Case No. 26STCP01883
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
12.E. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One Case.
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.
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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 21st day of May 2026. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk