CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, November 15, 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. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
2. PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER SUBSTANCE ABUSE
AWARENESS MONTH
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3. PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY
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
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 MINUTES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1-1.Regular City Council Meeting held November 1, 2022
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO CONTINUE ITS TELECONFERENCED OPEN MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
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RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing 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 November 15, 2022;
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PUBLICLY VISIBLE ART AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1900 EAST 64TH STREET.
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Publicly Visible Art for the existing business located at 1900 East 64th Street.
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO HUB CITIES CAREER CENTER FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM SERVICES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award a One (1) year professional service agreement (PSA) to the sole responsive proposer, Hub Cities Career Center for a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
6. TRANSPARENT REVIEW OF UNJUST TRANSFERS AND HOLDS (TRUTH) ACT
COMMUNITY FORUM
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 7283.1, present this item as a Community Form to inform members of the public of access to individual(s) granted to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency by the Huntington Park Police Department during 2021; and
2. Receive and file this information provided by the Huntington Park Police Department regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency access to individuals in 2021.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2022 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD LETTER AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) REPORTING SERVICES RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award a letter agreement as it relates to ARPA Reporting Services for reporting years of 2022 and 2023, to Michael Baker International (MBI) in the amount of $18,500;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
PUBLIC WORKS
9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ADOPT VIA RESOLUTION THE
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SPEED STUDY UPDATE FOR THE EASTBOUND AND
WESTBOUND SEGMENT OF RANDOLPH STREET BETWEEN ALAMEDA
STREET AND SANTA FE AVENUE
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Resolution (Attachment 1) adopting the Traffic Engineering Speed Study update (Exhibit A) for the eastbound and westbound segments of Randolph Street between Alameda Street to Santa Fe Avenue; and
2. Adopt the As-built striping plan (Attachment 2) for the eastbound and westbound segments of Randolph Street between Alameda Street to Santa Fe Avenue.
10. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF WORK PERFORMED FOR CIP 2020-01 SB1 STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FY 2020-01
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve acceptance of work performed by Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Co. for the construction of CIP 2020-01 SB1 Street Enhancement Project;
2. Authorize staff to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
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3. Release the 5% retention in the amount of $78,645.51 to Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Co. 35 days of the effective date of the recordation of the NOC, if no Stop Notices are filed within the 35-day period.
CITY ATTORNEY
11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER AGREEMENT; AND
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO CHIEF OF POLICE AGREEMENT; AND
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION AGREEMENT; AND
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR AGREEMENT.
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Amendments to the Employment Agreements of the City Manager, Chief of Police and Director of Parks and Recreation and approve the Employment Agreement for the Community Development Director; and
2. Authorize Mayor to execute the various amendments and agreements.
12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK AND KAJIWARA
COMMUNICATIONS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Accounting/Finance Services Professional Services Agreement between the City of Huntington Park and Kajiwara Communications; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement.
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC WORKS
13. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 4 “MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION” IN CHAPTER 5 “WATER SYSTEM” AT TITLE 6 “SANITATION AND HEALTH” OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Open the public hearing and hear objections or protests, if any, to the adoption of an ordinance amending the City’s Municipal Code, Article 4 “Mandatory Water Conservation” in Chapter 5 “Water System” at Title 6 “Sanitation and Health”; and
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Adopt Ordinance an declaring the adoption amending the City’s Municipal Code, Article 4 “Mandatory Water Conservation” in Chapter 5 “Water System” at Title 6 “Sanitation and Health.”
14. REVOCATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BUSINESS LICENSE (MMBP) 16- 04 FOR BUSINESS LOCATED AT 5925 SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET #B RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Revoke Medical Marijuana Business License No. 16-04 for business located at 5925 South Alameda Street, Suite B with the findings therein.
15. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON ORDINANCE 2022-02 AND RESOLUTION No. 2022-38 AMMENDING
ORDINANCE 2016-952 AND ESTABLISHING A RESOLUTION FOR FEES ASSOCIATED WITH RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LICENSES.
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Approve Ordinance 2022-02 amending Ordinance 2016-952 and;
3. Approve Resolution No. 2022-38 establishing fees associated with operations of recreational marijuana licenses.
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16. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK,
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and receive public testimony; and
2. Adopt Resolution No.2022–39 adding the Environmental Justice Element to the City of Huntington Park General Plan
3. Find that the Environmental Justice Element exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) – Common sense Exemption.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 to a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 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 11th day of November 2022.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
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