MINUTES
Special Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The City Council hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361 because state and local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing conducted this meeting in accordance with
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Graciela Ortiz presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Marilyn Sanabria, Karina Macias, Vice-Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez, and Mayor Graciela Ortiz. Councilmember Manny Avila was absent.
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: Ricardo Reyes, City Manager Ricardo Reyes; Cesar Roldan, Director of Public Works; Raul Alvarez Assistant City Manager; Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk; Cosme Lozano, Chief of Police, Director of Finance & Administrative Services – Absent; Steve Foster, Director of Community Development; Sergio Infanzon, Director of Communications; Araceli Almazan City Attorney, Cynthia Norzagaray Director of Parks & Recreation.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Mayor Ortiz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Karen Galicia
PRESENTATION(S)
1. ART WALK FESTIVAL WINNERS
2. WOLRD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY PROCLAMATION
3. RECOGNITION OF LINDA E. MARQUEZ HIGHSCHOOL BAND
4. EDUCATORS TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person provided public comment:
1. Olga Portillo
STAFF RESPONSE
Mayor Ortiz requested for staff to please provide a response related to food vending public comment.
City Manager Ricardo Reyes provided details related to street vending in Huntington Park.
He shared that an ordinance was adopted by the city related to food vending and the process for obtaining a permit. He closed suggesting the resident meet with the director of Community Development Steve Forster for assistance with the permitting process.
Mayor Ortiz requested staff set up a meeting with the resident to provide assistance.
CLOSSED SESSION
Prior to closed session City Attorney Araceli Almazan requested a motion to add a subsequent need item to the closed session agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to add one (1) subsequent need item to closed session agenda, seconded by Mayor Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmember(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
City Attorney Almazan then stated that it is appropriate to recess to closed session.
Mayor Ortiz recessed into closed session at 6:52 p.m.
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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (Subsequent need item added by City Council with 2/3 vote)
Mayor Ortiz did not return from closed session. Vice Mayor Martinez chaired the City Council meeting after closed session and reconvened the Council meeting at 7:42 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Almazan reported that the record should reflect that with Councilmembers Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez the five matters listed on the closed session agenda were discussed. With regard to items one (1), two (2), four (4), and five (5) Council was briefed, and no final action was taken. With regard to item three (3) Council was briefed, direction was provided on a possible resolution. This concluded the closed session report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINTUES
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1-1. Special City Council Meeting held May 24, 2022
1-2. Special City Council Meeting held May 31, 2022
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO CONTINUE ITS TELECONFERENCED OPEN MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-19 to Authorize the City of Huntington Park to Conduct Teleconferenced Open Meetings in Accordance with Assembly Bill 361.
FINANCE
3. CHECK REGISTERS
Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated June 21, 2022;
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURES IN 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S 2022, 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to approve a budget appropriation to provide pyrotechnic services for the City of Huntington Park’s 2022, 4th of July Celebration in 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget; and authorize the City Manager to budget $40,000 in the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year budget; and authorize City Manager to execute the agreement if a sole-source provider is identified, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
POLICE DEPARTMENT
5. ASSEMBLY BILL 481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to approve the Huntington Park Police Department’s current and future Military Equipment List of specialized equipment and its Military Equipment Use Policy; and provide the Chief of Police direction to bring back a proposed Ordinance for its first reading and introduction after the 30- day online publication requirement of the Military Equipment Use Policy is satisfied; and hold a public hearing in conjunction with the Council meeting where the public may comment on the Policy before City Council, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
6. AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF YOUTH DIVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM AND APPROVE ALMA FAMILY SERVICES AS THE YOUTH
DIVERSION SERVICES PROVIDER
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to approve the Partnership Agreement with both The Los Angeles County Office of Youth Diversion and Development (YDD), and Alma Family Services (AFS); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
7. APPROVAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a six (6) year Service and System Upgrade Agreement with Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $158,090.27 over the six-year course of the agreement; and authorize the City Manager to waive the formal bid process and approve a sole source purchase due to proprietary software and hardware that can only be serviced and upgraded by the manufacturer (Motorola Solutions); and authorize the City Manager to budget $24,404.29 in the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year budget to cover the cost of year one of the agreement, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
8. AUTHORIZATION FOR A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) PROCESS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE
SERVICES
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to authorize a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the purpose of soliciting qualifications from interested parties for Community Development services related to CDBG and HOME programs, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO LIST SURPLUS
VEHICLES TO SELL AT AUCTION
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-18 declaring surplus property and authorize the disposal of said property through US Auctions; and authorize staff to sell via auction, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO MODIFY HUNTINGTON PARK
EXPRESS LOCAL TRANSIT BUS SHUTTLE STOP LOCATIONS
Item 10 was tabled by City Manager Ricardo Reyes.
11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO EXTEND PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEM LLC’S FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PIPELINE
AND APPURTENANCES TO TRANSPORT HYDROCARBON
MOTION: Councilmember Macias moved to authorize City Manager to sign the franchise agreement extension letter for Pacific Pipeline System LLC to operate and maintain a hydrocarbon pipeline within the City limits, seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A SCISSOR LIFT PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-5.13 (C) AND PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE, DIVISION 2. GENERAL, PART 3. CONTRACTING BY LOCAL AGENCIES, CHAPTER 2.5. EMERGENCY CONTRACTING
PROCEDURES [22050- 22050.]
MOTION: Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-5.13 (c) Emergency purchase and Public Contract Code, Division 2. General, Part 3. Contracting by Local Agencies, Chapter 2.5. Emergency Contracting Procedures [22050- 22050.] Councilmember Sanabria moved to authorize the City Manager, Public Works Director and Finance Director to proceed without solicitation of bids to purchase a scissor lift to replace the utility service boom truck utilized to service high to reach infrastructure and facilities; and approve the purchasing of an electric drive scissor lift from Southwest Toyota Lift for a not-to-exceed amount of $37,000 payable from Account #535-8090-452.74-10 ($24,158) and Account #111-8095- 431.61-50 ($17,777); and authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the quote, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR ON-PREMISES DATABASE HOSTING SERVICES
MOTION: Councilmember Macias moved to award a Professional Services Agreement to Lan Wan Enterprise to provide On-Premises Database Hosting Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $984,772; and approve a budget appropriation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the amount of $475,000 from account 111-9050-462.74-10 American Rescue Funds Capital Equipment and $96,000 from account 111-9050-462.56-41 American Rescue Funds Contractual Services for payment to provide On-Premises Database Hosting Services; and authorize the City Manager to negotiate final terms and execute the Professional Services Agreement, seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, and Vice Mayor Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila, and Mayor Ortiz
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Police Chief Lozano reminded all residents that the police will be strictly enforcing the use and possession of illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday season. The fine for use or possession of illegal fireworks is $5,000 dollars. He also reminded the community and City Council that August 2, 2022 is the National Night Out event at Keller Park and encouraged everyone to participate.
Director of Parks and Recreation Cynthia Norzagaray reminded all residents of the exercise classes are now being held at Keller Park until June 30, 2022. She also shared that the 2022 graduation stage is still available for use until June 26, 2022. She then shared that the Salt Lake Park Splash Pad will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. She closed by providing a reminder that the month of July is Parks and Recreation month. She added that every Thursday the Parks and Recreation program will be hosting summer nights at Salt Lake Park and listed the various activities for those Thursdays.
Director of communications Sergio Infanzon provide a report on a request from Miles elementary to host a fieldtrip to City Hall to educate students on the day-to-day business conducted at City Hall. He also shared that Aspire Charter School held a clean up event in collaboration with the city and cleaned up Randolph from Pacific Ave to State.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Marilyn Sanabria thanked staff for all their hard work. She then wished her father, grandfather, and all fathers and people filling a father roll a Happy belated Father’s Day.
Councilmember Karina Macias also thanked staff for all their hard work. She gave a special thanks to Parks and Recreation for a wonderful Father’s Day senior event and wished all fathers and those in that roll a Happy belated Father’s Day. She closed by reminding everyone of the food distribution event on June 25, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Gage Middle School.
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez thanked staff for all their efforts and keeping us safe. He also wished all fathers and those in that roll a Happy belated Father’s Day.
Vice Mayor also mentioned that the city has been looking much cleaner and commended staff and community members for their efforts in keeping the City of Huntington Park clean.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday July 5, 2022 at 6:00 pm Respectfully submitted,
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Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk