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Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority June 9, 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
JUNE 9, 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. 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.
Disruptive conduct includes behavior that actually impedes the conduct of the meeting. Persons causing a disruption will be warned once that further disruptions will result in removal as permitted by law.
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Detailed instructions on how to provide public comments are provided on the Agenda Announcement Page.
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6. CITY MANAGER REPORT
7. 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.
7.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.
7.B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the May 5, 2026 Special Meeting and May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
7.C. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Deny claims filed by Monica L. Delgadillo, Pamela Brinnon, Harry M. Jacobs, Corina Munoz, Andrew Cubero, Paul Martyn, and Jacque Gonzalez.
7.D. Whittwood Town Center Reimbursement
Recommendation: Approve $353,613 in Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) to Whittwood 1768 Inc. pursuant to the Owner Participation Agreement for the Whittwood Town Center.
7.E. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Investment Policy
Recommendation: Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Investment Policy.
7.F. Approval of Janitorial Services RFP
Recommendation: Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for janitorial and custodial services for various City facilities.
7.G. City of Whittier Membership in the I-5 Joint Powers Authority Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit a letter of interest to join the I-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority (I-5 JPA).
7.H. Project Partners Inc. - Professional Services Agreement for Project Management Services - Amendment No. 4
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. A22- 123 with Project Partners Inc. in the amount not to exceed $130,000.
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7.I. Slurry Phase 2 and Painter Avenue & Vicinity Rehabilitation Project FY26/27 Funding Resolution for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25, approving the Slurry Program Phase 2 Project and Painter Avenue and Vicinity Rehabilitation Project in Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
7.J. Uptown Parking District No. 1
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 for Parking District No. 1 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 23, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
7.K. Uptown Parking District No. 2
Recommendation: Approve the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Parking District No. 2 and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on June 23, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chamber to hear public testimony and consider approving the budget and confirming the assessments.
7.L. Vacation of Alley, Northwest of Washington Boulevard and West of Putnam Street
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26, vacating the alley northwest of Washington Boulevard and west of Putnam Street and setting the time and place for a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., July 14, 2026, in the Council Chambers.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Anyone interested in matters scheduled for public hearing may speak for two 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.
8.A. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, approving a budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28, approving and adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29, amending Resolution No. 8865 to temporarily suspend and waive fees for certain application services related to historic resources.
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Adoption of the Whittier Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WHA-2026-02, approving the Whittier Housing Authority budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Adoption of Whittier Utility Authority Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. WUA-2026-06, approving the budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revised Salary Resolution and Management Benefits Resolution
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 adopting the 2026-27 Salary Resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2026-15; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 adopting the Management Benefits Resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-52.
8.B. 1991 Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91 (Foxley Drive) Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing for the levy and collection of assessments for the Foxley Drive Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91 and adopt Resolution No. 2026-32, confirming the assessment and diagram and approving the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Foxley Drive Street Lighting Assessment District No. 01-91.
8.C. 2025 City of Whittier Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Recommendation: The public hearing is expected to be opened and continued to the June 23, 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 and adopt Resolution No. 2026-33, approving the 2025 City of Whittier Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
8.D. Program Year (PY) 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Recommendation: 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. STAFF REPORTS
9.A. General Municipal Election Date and Term Limits
Recommendation:
1) Approve the ballot language for a proposed Charter Amendment Measure to be submitted to voters at the November 3, 2026, General Statewide Election regarding the scheduling of the City of Whittier’s General Municipal Election and determine the following election procedures:
a. Whether City Council Members will serve as authors in support of or opposition to the measure, and if so, identify the author(s). b. Whether rebuttal arguments will be permitted, and if so, determine whether the designated authors may authorize other individuals or entities to submit rebuttal arguments on their behalf.
c. Whether the full text of the measure ordinance, the City Attorney’s impartial analysis of the ordinance, or both shall be incorporated in the voter information guide?
d. The letter designation for the Measure and any alternatives. 2) Review and discuss term limit options for City Council Members for consideration of placing a related measure before voters at the November 3, 2026, General Statewide Election.
9.B. Engineering Evaluation at the Intersection of Hadley Street and Magnolia Avenue
Recommendation: Provide direction on potential modification options for the intersection of Hadley Street and Magnolia Avenue to address perceived traffic safety concerns by City residents.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE REPORTS
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A. Approval of Minutes - Closed Session
Approve the May 5, 2026, Special Meeting and May 12, 2026, Regular Closed Session Minutes.
11.B. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier – Case No. 24STCP03966
11.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier – Case No. 25STCP04856
11.D. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier – Case No. 26STCP01883 Whittier City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency/Utility Authority June 9, 2026
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11.E. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One Case.
11.F. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov 54956.9(d)(2):
One Case
11.G. 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, Executive Director
Negotiating parties: Adam Lentz, Madison Capital Group, LLC Under negotiation: Price & Terms
11.H. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 5760 Pioneer Blvd, Guirado Park
Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Whittier City School District
Under negotiation: Price & Terms
11.I. 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. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
13. 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 5th day of June 2026. /s/ Rigoberto Garcia Jr., City Clerk