CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, April 19, 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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• Toll Free: 669-900-9128,
• 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. WEB PORTAL UPDATE
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY PROMOTED POLICE CAPTAIN, ALFRED MARTINEZ
3. RETIREMENT RECOGNITION FOR RESERVE OFFICER ROBERT HERNANDEZ, 16
YEARS OF SERVICE
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4. PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK 2022 AND CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR HPPD 911 DISPATCHERS
5. ECO-RAPID TRANSIT PRESENTATION
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 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 April 5, 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. 2022-11 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 April 19, 2022;
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO RINCON CONSULTING TO PROVIDE HOUSING ELEMENT
SERVICES
RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award a One (1) year professional service agreement (PSA), Rincon Consultants for a not-to-exceed amount of $712,472.65;
2. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $712,473 in account number 111-9050-462.56-41 American Rescue Funds Contractual Services; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA.
PARKS AND RECREATION
5. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE FOR ARTWORK INSTALLATION ON WATER TANK (W-17), AND EXISTING ARTWORK RESTORATION AND COATING IMPROVEMENTS ON TWO WATER RESERVOIRS (W-16 & W-17) UTILIZING
CITY ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
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1. Authorize the use of City Art in Public Places funds included in the FY 2021- 2022 budget, for the artwork installation, restoration of existing artwork and coating improvements on water tank (W-17) & two water reservoirs (W-16 & W-17); and
2. Approve a budget transfer of $10,000 from account number 111-6020-451.56- 41, $36,000 from account number 111-6010-483.55-35, $15,180 from account number 111-6030-451.61-35, and $38,000 from account number 111-6060- 466.33-20 all to account number 232-6010-419.76-25 in the total amount of $99,180.
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with JT Thorpe for water tank artwork restoration services.
PUBLIC WORKS
6. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE LOCAL ROADWAY
SAFETY PLAN
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-12 approving the Local Roadway Safety Plan.
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIR WORK AT FLORENCE AVENUE AND ALAMEDA STREET
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount $18,169 to account number 221- 8014-429.56-41 from the Gas Tax fund balance; and
2. Authorize staff to process the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works check request invoice #IN220000407 for the amount of $38,168.70.
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TWO TO THE FY 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing
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2. Approve the Substantial Amendment Number Two to the Annual Action Plan for FY 2021-2022, inclusive of any comments received by the City Clerk during the 30-day public comment period.
3. Authorize City Manager to execute the project and program with the unallocated FY 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 CDBG funds.
4. Authorize City Manager to execute all required documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD).
5. Amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget in accordance with the approved Substantial Amendment, appropriating $2,961,496 to account number 239- 8010-431.76-12.
6. Authorize City staff to electronically transmit the amended components of the FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) via Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (Information only)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Manuel “Manny” Avila
Council Member Marilyn Sanabria
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, May 03, 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 15th day of April 2022.
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Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk