MINUTES
Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, August 2, 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 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Graciela Ortiz, Karina Macias, Vice-Mayor Marilyn Sanabria, and Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez.
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: 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 Sanabria
PRESENTATION(S)
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
STAFF RESPONSE
Councilmember Ortiz motion to correct the Council Communications portion of the agenda to reflect Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez as Mayor and Marilyn Sanabria Vice Mayor and herself as Council Member.
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved correct the Council Communications portion of the agenda to reflect Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez as Mayor and Marilyn Sanabria Vice Mayor and herself as Council Member, seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
CLOSSED SESSION
City Attorney Almazan stated that it is appropriate to recess to closed session. Mayor Ortiz recessed into closed session at 6:06 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Mayor Ortiz reconvened the Council meeting from Closed Session at 7:04 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Almazan reported that the record should reflect that with Councilmembers Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez the three (3) matters listed on the closed session agenda were discussed. With regard to items one (1), two (2), and three (3) Council was briefed, direction was provided and no final action was taken. This concluded the closed session report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINTUES
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1-1 Regular City Council Meeting held July 5, 2022
1-2 Special City Council Meeting held July 12, 2022
FINANCE
2. CHECK REGISTERS
Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated August 2, 2022; Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated July 19, 2022
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT FUNDING
APPLICATION FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CYCLE 11
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria moved to adopt authorize staff to submit a grant funding application for the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 11 to the California Department of Transportation; and authorize the City Manager to sign all applicable documents, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A FUNDING APPLICATION
FOR THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL PROGRAM
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria moved to authorize staff to submit a funding application for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (SS4A); and authorize the City Manager to sign all applicable documents, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
FINANCE
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FIXING THE ANNUAL PENSION TAX RATE TO PAY THE CITY’S PENSION OBLIGATION
BOND ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE AND A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 MOTION: CouncilmemberOrtiz moved toAdopt Resolution No. 2022-24, Fixing the Rate of Taxes to Pay the Cost of the Public Employees Retirement System for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Levying Taxes for Said Retirement System to the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE
SERVICES
MOTION: Councilmember Macias moved to award a One (1) year professional service agreement (PSA) with an option of two, one-year extensions to provide professional management and administrative services related to the implementation of the City’s Community Development Block Grant program and other programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the sole responsive and responsible proposer, Michael Baker International for an amount of $84,500; and approve the hourly rate schedule for as-needed services related to CDBG and HOME programs; and authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
FINANCE
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT REFUSE CHARGES PURSUANT TO
SECTION 6-2.112 OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S MUNICIPAL CODE (172.54 REFUSE COLLECTION FEES)
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-23, Directing the County Assessor to include delinquent refuse collection fees as a special assessment to be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes (172.54 Refuse Collection Fees), seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND
ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX
FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK STREET LIGHTING, PARKS AND LANDSCAPING SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-28 Establishing and Ordering the Levy and Collection of the Annual Special Tax for the City of Huntington Park Street Lighting, Parks and Landscaping Special Tax District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
9. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION: 3100 FLORENCE AVENUE: NEW CAR WASH PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 2020-04 CUP DP
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Macias moved to uphold the Planning Commission decision and adopt the attached resolution to deny Case No. 2020-04 with the findings therein, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
Prior to beginning item ten (10) Mayor Martinez suggested a brief recess to address the participants of the annual National Night Out event. City Council recessed at 7:35 p.m.
Mayor Martinez reconvened the City Council from recess at 8:15 p.m.
10. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION: 6032-6023 SANTA FE AVENUE: REQUEST TO REVOKE (OR MODIFY) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BILLIARDS HALL PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 2013-07 CUP Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Martinez moved to adopt the attached resolution to revoke Conditional Use Permit Case No. 2022-25 with the findings therein., seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
11. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; and authorize City Manager to prorate allocations to projects and programs with FY 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME entitlement allocations; and authorize City Manager to execute all required documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD); and amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget in accordance with the approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan, seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria . Motion carried by unanimous consent.
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AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ortiz reminded everyone that school starts for Los Angeles County schools on Monday so please encourage all students and remember to smile at students.
Councilmember Macias thanked staff and the Police department for a wonderful National Night Out and shared how nice it is to see the community come together.
Vice Mayor Sanabria also thanked staff and the Police department for a successful Nation Night Out event. She then gave her condolences to the family of Councilmember Manuel “Manny” Avila and his family.
Mayor Martinez also thanked staff and before moving to adjournment asked his fellow Council Member to assist him in reading a special proclamation for Mr.
Manuel “Manny” Avila who honorably served as an elected official and contributed to the Huntington Park community in numerous ways.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 9:01 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