CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, October 04, 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 Arturo Flores
Council Member 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.
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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 Arturo Flores
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
3. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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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)
Catalina Peraza Workers Comp Settlement
3. 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 September 20, 2022
FINANCE
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2. CHECK REGISTERS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated October 04, 2022;
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF JANITORIAL
SERVICES CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the assignment of J316 Builder’s Janitorial Services professional services contract (PSA) to Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the assignment of contract.
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ARBORICULTURIST SERVICES TO UPDATE THE
URBAN TREE INVENTORY
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award a professional services agreement (PSA) to ArborPro Urban Forest Management for a not-to-exceed fee of $34,540 payable from Account No. 111- 8091-434.56-41 (grant reimbursable) to provide arboriculturist services to update the urban tree inventory; and
2. Authorize the remaining not-to-exceed project budget of $7,960 (grant reimbursable) as program contingency for incidentals and additional work; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA and approve all change orders.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
5. APPROVE DONATION OF A POLICE SERVICE DOG FOR NARCOTICS
DETECTION AND SUSPECT APPREHENSION
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the City Manager to receive a Police Service Dog for narcotics detection and suspect apprehension from Adlerhorst International, LLC.; and
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to take physical possession of the Police Service
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Dog and assign the canine to the police department’s Patrol Division K9 program for police service in the community.
6. CONSIDERATION OF RETIREMENT AND OWNERSHIP TRANFER OF POLICE SERVICE DOG “KAZ”
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the retirement of Police Service Dog KAZ; and
2. Approve the transfer of ownership of KAZ to its handler, Sergeant Miguel Fuentes, for the amount of one dollar ($1.00); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement to effectuate the transfer of ownership of KAZ.
7. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT REIMBURSIBLE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $174,185 AND APPROVE THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR GRANT YEAR 2020 BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Accept reimbursable grant funding and increase estimated revenues in the amount of $174,185 to account number 230-0000-335.30-70 (State Homeland Security Program (SHSP); and
2. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $160,000 to account number 230-7134-421.74-10 for the purchase of automated license plate reader technology and $14,185 to account number 230-7134-421.13-00 for police officers overtime pay associated with police active shooter training; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to be designated as the Grantee Official for the purpose of executing grant objectives, the grant agreement, and documentation; and
4. Authorize the Chief of Police to acquire the license plate reader technology and accomplish the active shooter training for Huntington Park Police Officers.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8. RETENTION OF CONSULTANT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
FOR MEASURE PP
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the retention of consultant to conduct an educational and informational program to the City’s residents regarding Measure PP; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with consultant consistent with their proposal attached herewith.
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CITY MANAGER
9. AUTHORIZATION OF DELEGATION OF MEDICAL/DISABILITY
DETERMINATION FOR CALPERS TO CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DELEGATION OF MEDICAL/DISABILITY
DETERMINATION FOR CALPERS”; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to make a medical/disability determination in the Government Code section 21156 as to whether a local public safety officer or law enforcement officer employed by the City qualifies for CalPERS industrial disability retirement; or
3. Alternatively, City Council would be required to make a medical/disability determination in the Government Code section 21156 as to whether a local public safety officer or law enforcement officer employed by the City qualifies for CalPERS industrial disability retirement on its own.
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (Information only)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Graciela Ortiz
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Arturo Flores
Vice Mayor Marilyn Sanabria
Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Huntington Park City Council will adjourn in memory of Luz Ramona Agredano Lozano to a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 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 29th day of September 2022.
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Eduardo Sarmiento, City Cler