CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, December 06, 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 FAMILY COURT AWARENESS MONTH
2. INTRODUCTION OF HUNTINGTON PARK K9 ORI
3. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS
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FOR HALLOWEEN EVENT SPONSORSHIP
4. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO LOS ANGELITOS BAKERY FOR THIRTY
YEARS OF BUSINESS IN HUNTINGTON PARK
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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Consideration of initiation in one potential case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
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):
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1-1.Regular City Council Meeting held November 15, 2022
FINANCE
2. CHECK REGISTERS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated December 06, 2022;
PUBLIC WORKS
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-03 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. Waive the full second reading and adopt by title Ordinance No. 2022-03.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4. SECOND READING OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON ORDINANCE 2022-02 AMMENDING ORDINANCE 2016-952 AND ESTABLISHING A RESOLUTION FOR
FEES ASSOCIATED WITH RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LICENSES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Waive full second reading and adopt by title Ordinance 2022-02 amending Ordinance 2016-952.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) CAMERA SYSTEM WITH YEAR 2020 STATE
HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT FUNDS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the requisition of State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant funds from account number 230-7134-421.74-10, for the purchase of an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera system in the amount of $157,319.34; and
2. Approve the purchase of eleven (11) ALPR cameras, associated hardware,
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warranty, and hosted software service from the most responsible bidder; Motorola Solutions, LLC (formerly Vigilant Solutions), to be installed at nine (9) intersections throughout the City; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Motorola Solutions to purchase the hardware, software and service necessary to install, operate and maintain the ALPR system; and
4. Authorize the Chief of Police to oversee the installation of the ALPR system, complete the project, and operate the system; and
5. Provide an opportunity for public comment pursuant to California Civil Code 1798.90.55.
PARKS AND RECREATION
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURES IN 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S COMMUNITY TOY DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a budget appropriation to provide community toys & services for the City of Huntington Park’s Toy Distribution in 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to budget $25,000 in the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year budget.
PUBLIC WORKS
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR CIP 2022-01 SB1 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT FY 2022-23
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Environmental Assessment pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Approve CIP 2022-01 SB1 Slurry Seal Project FY 2022-23 contract specifications for bidding purposes; and
3. Authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction.
8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY’S DESIGNEE
TO EXECUTE THE SAFE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM FUNDING TRANSFER
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution designating the City Manager as the designee to sign and
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execute the Safe Clean Water Program Funding Transfer Agreement (Attachment B).
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY’S DESIGNEE
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF THE 2022 URBAN COMMUNITY DROUGHT RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution designating the City Manager to sign and execute all documents associated with the submittal of the 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program application.
CITY CLERK
10. REAPPOINTMENT OR APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE
GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Appoint Councilmember or consider reappointing Vice Mayor Sanabria to the Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a two (2) year or four (4) year term at the discretion of the City Council.
CITY MANAGER
11. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION PLAN AND
PERSONNEL RULES FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Consider and possibly approve the compensation plan and personnel rules for non-represented employees.
12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing an agreement with MuniTemps to provide temporary Interim Finance Director staffing services; and
2. Approve and appropriation in the amount of $135,000 from account # 111-0220- 411.32-70 for temporary Interim Finance Director staffing services; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for temporary Interim Finance Director staffing services.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT (PSA) TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOTECHNICAL
SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE EQUITABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
GRANT (ECRG) PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY WIDE ASSESMENT (CWA) COMPONENT.
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec) to provide environmental and geotechnical services in support of the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Program for the Community Wide Assessment (CWA) component; and
2. Appropriate the amount of $290,000 from the ECRG-CWA Grant approved by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Substance Control’s Office of Brownfields (DTSC), and up to $290,000 is to be reimbursed to the City by the DTSC; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Service Agreement.
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
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ADJOURNMENT
The City of Huntington Park City Council will adjourn to a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 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 1st day of December 2022.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
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