City Council

10.A. Tree Ordinance Suspension Update and Action Items Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-11, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget related to professional services; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Michael Baker Inc. in the amount not to exceed $369,538 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the replacement of Chapter 12.40.100(D) of the Whittier Municipal Code and the provisions of the Parkway Tree Manual; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Richards, Watson, & Gershon in the amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide special legal services related to the replacement of Chapter 12.40.100(D) of the Whittier Municipal Code and the provisions of the Parkway Tree Manual; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tripepi Smith in the amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide public relations services on matters related to the replacement of Chapter 12.40.100(D) of the Whittier Municipal Code and the provisions of the Parkway Tree Manual.