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Council approves $327,620 in Measure A funds for Whittier Navigation Center operations

Whittier City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The Council unanimously approved a funding agreement to accept $327,620 from the Gateway Cities COG — Measure A local solution funds — to support operational costs at the Whittier Navigation Center.

The Whittier City Council unanimously approved an agreement on Nov. 18 to accept $327,620 from the Gateway Cities Council of Governments under Los Angeles County Measure A to support operational costs at the Whittier Navigation Center.

Assistant City Manager Shannon DeLong presented the funding agreement and described the Measure A allocation formula and County administration of local-solution funds. Council Member Cathy Warner moved to approve the agreement and Council Member Fernando Dutra seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

According to the minutes, staff answered questions about sales tax generation and the formula for allocating Measure A funds. The funding is described in the minutes as designated to be applied toward operational costs at the Whittier Navigation Center; the minutes do not break down specific line-item expenditures.

The agreement authorizes acceptance of the Measure A allocation and directs staff to implement the operational funding as outlined in the funding agreement with the Gateway Cities COG. The minutes record no opposition.