CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255
All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.hpca.gov. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk located at 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California 90255 during regular business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and at the City Hall Council Chambers during the meeting.
Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office either in person at 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California or by telephone at (323) 584-6230.
Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE COUNCIL IS IN SESSION. Thank you.
Graciela Ortiz
Mayor
Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez Karina Macias
Vice Mayor Council Member
Marilyn Sanabria Manuel “Manny” Avila
Council Member Council Member
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PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference.
Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council. Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. • The conduct of City Council meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly known as the "Brown Act" and by the Huntington Park City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure.
• The City Council meeting is for conducting the City's business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three minutes to address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City.
• No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers.
• All comments directed to the City Council or to any member of the City Council must be directed to the Mayor (or Chairperson if Mayor is absent).
We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted in the Council Chambers.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361 because state and local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing. If you would like to comment on any listed Agenda Items or Non-Agenda Items, please email the City Clerk’s office at [email protected] or [email protected] or by telephone, by calling (323) 584- 6297, up to one (1) hour, prior to the start of the meeting. Public Comments will then be read during public comment and made part of the record. Below is the virtual link and toll free phone number to participate in the meeting.
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• Meeting ID: 978 9712 3169, then #
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ATTENDEES WILL BE MUTED UNTIL THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD IS OPENED. If you are joining by phone, press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak and *6 to unmute your line.
Comments from the public are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
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In the interest of Public Health and Safety in order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, you are strongly encouraged to observe the City Council meetings on the City of Huntington Park's website at www.hpca.gov or virtually via the Zoom link provided above.
The City of Huntington Park thanks you in advance for your cooperation.
For both open and closed session, each speaker will be limited to three minutes per Huntington Park Municipal Code Section 2-1.207. Time limits may not be shared with other speakers and may not accumulate from one period of public comment to another or from one meeting to another. This is the only opportunity for public input except for scheduled public hearing items.
All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
Additions/Deletions to Agenda
Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum twothirds vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon the request of staff or Council.
Important Notice
The City of Huntington Park shows replays of City Council Meetings on Local Access Channel 3 and over the Internet at www.hpca.gov. NOTE: Your attendance at this public meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image and/or voice.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor Graciela Ortiz
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Marilyn Sanabria
Council Member Manuel “Manny” Avila
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
2. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY PROCLAMATION
3. RECOGNITION OF LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361 because state and local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing, any emailed public comment will be read into the record at this time.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a) Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the City Council on items listed on this agenda. For items on this agenda each speaker will be limited to three minutes per Huntington Park Municipal Code Section 2-1.207. Time limits may not be shared with other speakers and may not accumulate from one period of public comment to another or from one meeting to another.
STAFF RESPONSE
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Construction Industry Force Account Council v. City of Huntington Park Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCPO3947
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Consideration of initiation in one potential case
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINTUES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1-1. Regular City Council Meeting held March 1, 2022
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2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO CONTINUE ITS TELECONFERENCED OPEN MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-10 to Authorize the City of Huntington Park to Conduct Teleconferenced Open Meetings in Accordance with Assembly Bill 361.
FINANCE
3. CHECK REGISTERS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated March 1, 2022;
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE A REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY FOR CRISIS HOUSING
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize an agreement with the Salvation Army for crisis shelter beds for a term March 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for a not-to-exceed amount of $62,415.50; and
2. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $62,415.50 from Account No. 111-9050-462.56-41 General Fund - American Rescue Funds Contractual Services; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
FINANCE
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW
AND REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF RISK
MANAGEMENT ANALYST, FLEET/STREET MANAGER, POLICE RECORDS
SUPERVISOR, AND POLICE CAPTAIN
RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-08 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park Approving New and Revised Class Specifications for the positions of Risk Management Analyst, Fleet/Street Manager, Police Records Supervisor, and Police Captain
PUBLIC WORKS
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AMEND NORTH STAR
LANDSCAPE’S CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF VETERANS PARK
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the amendment to North Star Landscape’s Contract Services Agreement to oversee and perform landscape maintenance of Veterans Park for a monthly fee of $14,560 and extend the contract until April 15, 2024 as per the original agreement executed on April 15, 2019;
2. Obligate the allocation of an additional $58,240 for the remaining 2021-22 fiscal year budget to Account No. 535-8090-452.56-60 and a fiscal yearly amount of $174,720 starting in fiscal year 2022-23 and until the contract sunsets on April 15, 2024;
3. Authorize North Star Landscape to commence work starting April 1, 2022; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment.
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ALLOW PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TO
PURCHASE A UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the purchasing of a utility service truck for the Public Works Department for a not to exceed fee of $45,000 payable from Account No. 741- 8060-431.74-10 Fleet Fund Capital Equipment; and
2. Approve a budget transfer from Account No. 111-8095-431.61-50 General Fund Street Maintenance Supplies to Account No. 741-8060-431.74-10 (all City vehicles are purchased from the Fleet Fund); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable agreements.
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT APPROVAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN OF CIP 2019-14 ATP CYCLE V PROJECT NO. ATPSB1L-5150(017)
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
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1. Award the design of Project Approval and Environmental Design of CIP 2019- 14 ATP Cycle V Project No. ATPSB1L-5150(017) to West & Associates Engineering, Inc. for a not-to-exceed fee of $24,800;
2. Utilize Account No. 202-8080-431.76-23 as the $24,800 is reimbursable from the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement.
9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM ANNUAL EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR FY 2022-23 RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Water Program Annual Expenditure Plan for FY 2022-23.
CITY MANAGER
10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO RETAIN CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC AS SOLE
BOND UNDERWRITER, JONES HALL AS BOND AND DISCLOSURE
COUNSEL, NHA ADVISORS AS MUNICIPAL ADVISOR TO HELP THE CITY
ISSUE LEASE REVENUE BONDS AS SECURED BY MEASURE S
REVENUES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATING AND IMPROVING THE CITY’S AQUATIC CENTER AND EVALUATE AND ANALYZE OTHER
POTENTIAL BOND RELATED FINANCINGS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-09 to authorize the City of Huntington Park to issue Lease Revenue Bonds (“the bonds”) as secured by Measure S sales tax revenues for the purpose of renovating and improving the city’s aquatic center and hire the above referenced finance team to execute the issuance of the bonds and analyze other potential bond related financings.
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (Information only)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Manuel “Manny” Avila
Council Member Marilyn Sanabria
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Council Member Karina Macias
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Mayor Graciela Ortiz
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Huntington Park City Council will adjourn to a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
I, Eduardo Sarmiento, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted at City of Huntington Park City Hall and made available at www.hpca.gov not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 11th day of March 2022.
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Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk