MINUTES
Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, July 5, 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, July 5, 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 Councilmember Macias
PRESENTATION(S)
1. PRESENTATION ON GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-7-22
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person provided public comment:
1. Benjamin Macias
STAFF RESPONSE
Mayor Ortiz directed staff to look into the possibility of placing a stop sign on Belgrave Ave through the traffic authority.
City Manager Reyes announced that Item #3 on the regular agenda has been updated and is available for the public.
CLOSSED SESSION
City Attorney Almazan stated that it is appropriate to recess to closed session.
Mayor Ortiz recessed into closed session at 6:14 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
Mayor Ortiz reconvened the Council meeting from Closed Session at 6:51 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Almazan reported that the record should reflect that with Councilmembers Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz the two (2) matters listed on the closed session agenda were discussed. With regard to items one (1), two (2), Council was briefed, and no final action was taken. This concluded the closed session report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Prior to voting on the consent calendar Mayor Ortiz mentioned that the record should reflect that June 21, 2022 was a regular meeting and not a special meeting as indicated on the City Council agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to approve the consent calendar with the clarification regarding June 21, 2022 regular City Council meeting, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINTUES
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1-1. Regular City Council Meeting held June 21, 2022
FINANCE
2. CHECK REGISTERS
Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated June 21, 2022;
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION No. 2022-20
OPPOSING ELIGIBLE TRIBAL GAMING INITIATIVE
MOTION: Mayor Ortiz moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-20 affirming the City’s opposition to “Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative” related to sports betting on American Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California; and take such additional, related, action that may be desirable, seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
PUBLIC WORKS
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PUBLISH A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR THE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF THE HEATING,
VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS LOCATED AT ALL CITY
FACILITIES
MOTION: Mayor Ortiz moved to authorize staff to publish a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain professional services to provide preventative maintenance services of the Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units located at all City facilities, seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PUBLISH A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL TO OBTAIN SERVICES FROM QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS TO
OVERSEE THE ONE-TIME STATE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES
RECYCLING AND RECOVERY SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to authorize staff to publish a Request for Proposal to obtain services to oversee and implement the one-time State Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO
PREPARE BID DOCUMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION ALARM SERVICES AT
THIRTEEN CITY FACILITIES
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to award the preparation of bid documents to Radiant Fire & Integration Inc. Dba. Radiant Fire Alarm Systems for a not-to-exceed amount of $98,678.52 payable from Account No. 111-8020-431.76.27; and authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement, seconded by Councilmember Macias.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A CONTINGENT PARKING LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH IBIZA NIGHTCLUB
MOTION: Mayor Ortiz moved to approve a Contingent Parking Lease Agreement with Ibiza Nightclub;and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the final terms of Contingent Parking Lease Agreement, seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager Reyes mentioned that Huntington Park Police Chief Lozano is not in attendance at the Council tonight due to the passing of his father. He sent all of city staff thoughts and prayers to Chief Lozano and his family.
Director of Communications Sergio Infanzon provided reminders on upcoming events, including the summer nights series conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department and first-time home buyer program session on July 9, 2022.
Director of Community Development Steve Forster gave an update related to the firsttime home buyer program.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Marilyn Sanabria echoed the City Manager in sending her thoughts and prayers to the Lozano family during this difficult time.
Councilmember Karina Macias thanked staff for all their hard work. She also echoed Councilmember Sanabria in sending thoughts and prayers to the Lozano family.
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez thanked staff for all their efforts. He also echoed the sentiment shared by Councilmembers Macias and Sanabria and sent thoughts and prayers to the Lozano family.
Mayor Ortiz thanked staff for a good and concise Council meeting and also shared in sending her thoughts and condolences to the Lozano family.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ortiz adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at 6:00 pm Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk