CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Mayor
Marilyn Sanabria Karina Macias
Vice Mayor Council Member
Graciela Ortiz
Council Member
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.
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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.
JOIN VIRTUALLY AT:
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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 thispublic meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image and/or voice.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Vice Mayor Marilyn Sanabria
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Graciela Ortiz
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. PRESENTATION BY EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
2. PRESENTATION BY INNER CITY VISIONS ON HOMELESS OUTREACH
SERVICES
3. SCROLL OF RECOGNITION TO OUTGOING MAYOR GRACIELA ORTIZ FROM
COUNTY ASSESSOR JEFF PRANG
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4. RECOGNIATION OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC
5. PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING THE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF
WOODCRAFT RANGERS
6. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
AWARENESS MONTH
7. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE LATE COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL “MANNY” AVILA ON NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Communication for a Better Environment et. al. v. City of Huntington Park, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCP00834
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):
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1-1.Regular City Council Meeting held September 6, 2022
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. 2022-32 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:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated September 20, 2022;
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION AND RATIFICATION
OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FOR THE INSTALLATION, REMOVAL AND
STORAGE OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ON PACIFIC BOULEVARD BY SIERRA INSTALLATIONS FOR THE 2022 AND 2023 HOLIDAY SEASON
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize and approve Sierra Installations Inc. as the vendor, per Huntington Park Municipal Code, section 2-5.12(i), for the installation, removal and storage of Holiday Decorations on Pacific Boulevard using account #111-6010-451-74.10 in the amount of $42,885.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a 2-year agreement with Sierra Installations to complete the Holiday decoration installation, removal and storage for 2022 and 2023
POLICE DEPARTMENT
5. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL
OPERATIONS DIVISION VEHICLES AND SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the requisition of funds to purchase two Police Department Patrol Services Division police patrol vehicles from the FORD MOTOR COMPANY, specifically Grieco Ford in Raynham, MA., and install associated emergency response equipment; and
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2. Approve an appropriation in the amount of $161,488.00 to account number 741- 8060-431.74-10, capital equipment – vehicles in the City’s Vehicle Maintenance Fund; and
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to purchase the vehicle and install associated equipment.
PUBLIC WORKS
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO EXECUTE METRO EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM-LOCAL AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS FUNDS AS PART OF FUNDING FOR CIP 2019-02 SLAUSON AVENUE CONGESTION RELIEF IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, LACMTA PROJECT ID# MEASURE R MR306.53 AND FTIP LA0G1669
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Accept the exchange $1,608,365 of Federal Surface Transportation ProgramLocal (STP-L) and $273,119 of Highway Infrastructure Programs funds HIP Funds (HIP) for a total amount of $1,881,484 of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Local Transportation Funds;
2. Approve an estimated revenue for the fiscal year in the amount of $1,881,484 to account number 111-0000-335.76-06 Slauson Avenue grant revenue;
3. Approve an appropriation in the amount of $1,881,484 to account number 111- 8010-431.76-06 for the construction of CIP 2019-02 Slauson Avenue Congestion Relief Improvements Project, LACMTA Project ID# Measure R MR306.53, and FTIP LA0G1669;
4. Authorize the Finance Department to fill out and submit the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Payment Authorization for which is attached to the exchange agreement Metro Account Payable; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to sign an Exchange Agreement between the City and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for assignment of Federal Surface Transportation Program-Local Funds.
CITY MANAGER
7. CONSIDERATION OF A NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE CITY
COUNCIL VACANCY CREATED BY THE PASSING OF COUNCILMEMBER
MANUEL AVILA
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Consider a nomination for appointment from eligible pool of applicants to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Councilmember Manuel Avila as required by Government Code § 36512
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END OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Receive public testimony;
3. Approve the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (Information only)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Graciela Ortiz
Council Member Karina Macias
Vice Mayor Marilyn Sanabria
Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Huntington Park City Council will adjourn to a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 04, 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 September 2022.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
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