CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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 Councilregarding 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 themeeting.
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:
https://zoom.us/j/97897123169?pwd=NkhsNEFacUZCMmJyVFRkOFBsQXZMdz09 OR PARTICIPATE BY PHONE AT:
• 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 Arturo Flores
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Graciela Ortiz
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. RECOGNITION OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR SENIOR MEALS
2. RECOGNITION OF PARENT VOLUNTEERS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS IN OPENING
OF LUCILLE ROYBAL ELEMENTARY
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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
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.
CITY CLERK
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1. Regular City Council Meeting held January 17, 2023
FINANCE
2. CHECK REGISTERS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated February 7, 2023;
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 2022-01 SB1 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT FY 2022-23 RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award the construction contract to All American Asphalt for the construction of CIP 2022-01 SB1 Slurry Seal Project FY 2022-23 as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for a not-to-exceed amount of $561,540;
2. Appropriate $561,540 from Account No. 111-8010-431.76-32;
3. Appropriate a ten percent (10%) construction contingency of $56,154 payable from Account No. 111-0000.206.00-00; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement.
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR THE
PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF NEW
PLAYGROUNDS AT SALT LAKE AND FREEDOM PARKS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize staff to publish and solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified architectural/engineering firms for the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimate of new playgrounds as part of CIP 2022-03 Salt Lake Park and CIP 2022-06 Freedom Park.
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FROM
QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO RESURFACE THE BASKETBALL COURTS AS PART OF CIP 2022-05 SALT LAKE PARK BASKETBALL COURT
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); and
2. Authorize staff to proceed with the advertisement of the Request for Proposal (RFP).
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A FUNDING APPLICATION FOR
TWO ELECTRIC BUS SHUTTLES TO THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
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1. Authorize staff to submit a funding application for two bus shuttles to the South Coast Air Quality Management District; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign all applicable documents.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING A RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution approving the renewal of the City General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for a period ending June 30, 2028; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
FINANCE
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SPENDING AUTHORIZATION
PLAN AND SPENDING APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Retitle the Mid-Year Budget Review staff report, continued by Council from the January 17, 2023 agenda, now titled as the Spending Authorization Plan request.
2. Approve the FY 2022-23 Spending Authorization Plan document.
3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the appropriations requested in the Spending Appropriations request for FY 2022-23.
CITY CLERK
9. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND RETENTION
SCHEDULES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution and Records Retention Schedules.
10. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Make appointments and/or re-appointments to various commissions consistent with provisions set forth in Resolution No. 2015-19 and Ordinance 939-NS.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF FACILITY RENTAL PERMIT AND FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUB OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S FOR THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH &
SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Facility Rental Permit for the General Federation of Women’s Club of Huntington Parks for the International Women’s Month event on March 11, 2023 and the Scholarship Luncheon on June 24, 2023; and
2. Consider approving the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation on the fee waiver and;
12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION AND RATIFICATION
OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FOR PRODUCTION SERVICES WITH
PAGEANTRY PARADES TO PLAN AND PRODUCE THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK’S 2023 AND 2024 HOLIDAY PARADES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve authorization of Pageantry Parades as a sole source, in the amount of $33,100 for the Annual Holiday Parade Production of 2023 and 2024; and
2. Authorize City Manager to enter into a 2-year agreement with Pageantry Parades to complete the Holiday Parade Production for 2023 and 2024.
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
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, February 21, 2023 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 4th day of February 2023.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
City of Huntington Park
Application for Service on City Commission
(Please check the commission on which you wish to serve) Civil Service Commission Health & Education Commission
Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Planning Commission
Name __________________________________ Telephone: Day _______________ E-mail address ______________________________________ Evening __________ Residence address _________________________________
Resident of HP for ____ years
Do you work in HP? _________________________ If yes, how long? ______________________ Describe any qualifications, experience and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Other volunteer activities or organizations you are involved with. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Briefly state reasons why you are interested in serving on a commission. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ List city, county, or other commissions or committees on which you have served and year(s) served. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ What are your goals in serving on this commission?
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Each person seeking a position on a Commission shall complete an application and submit to a Live Scan background check upon appointment and before sworn into office. Some Commissions may be requested to file a Conflict of Interests Statement pursuant to Fair Political Practices regulations. Information will be provided by the Office of the City Clerk.
I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature__ ____________________________ Date _______________________________ Print Name__________________________________
Membership.
All City Commissions shall consist of five (5) members, with the exception of the Youth Commission which shall consist of ten (10) youth. All members of each Commission shall be a resident of the City of Huntington Park, however, at the City Council’s discretion, no more than two (2) Commissioners for any Commission may be non-Huntington Park residents. Each person seeking appointment to a Commission shall complete an application provided by the City and upon appointment shall submit to a Live Scan background check before sworn into office. (Resolution No. 2015-19, Ordinance No. 939-NS).
Term of Office.
Each Commissioner’s term shall be for a period of four (4) years, unless removed by the appointing Council Member or as a result of disqualification, no Commissioner shall serve for a period which exceeds the time in office for the Council Member appointing the Commissioner. In the event that the appointing Council Member completes his or her term, vacates their office or otherwise is no longer holding office, the term of the Commissioner appointed by said Council Member shall end. However, nothing contained in this section shall prevent another Council Member of the new Council Member from appointing the individual back to the same Commission or to a different Commission. (Resolution No. 2015-19).
Meetings.
Meetings of each Commission varies as set by the Commission.
Please note: applications will be kept on file two (2) years for consideration for future vacancies. When completed, mail/submit original to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Huntington Park, 6550 Miles Avenue, Room 148, Huntington Park, CA 90255. -----------------------------------------------------------------Office Use Only-------------------------------------------------------------------- __________ Date of Appointment __________ Date of Reappointment Rev 8/2016
CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
Application for Service on City Commission
(Please check the commission on which you wish to serve) Civil Service Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Planning Commission
Name Michelle Ybarra
Health & Education Commission
X Parks and Recreation Commission
T 1 h D e ep one: ay ______ _
E-mail address msybar Evening ---------
[email protected]
Residence address
Resident of HP for_!_!_years
Do you work in HP? ----------- No If yes, how long? ________ _ Describe any qualifications, experience and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.
I am currently a sitting memeber of the Vernon Community Fund. In my professional career I am a Vice President for City National Bank and have been in the banking industry for 31 years. I have worked as part of various internal committees and done project management as well for projects.
Other volunteer activities or organizations you are involved with.
I have been involved with the Huntington Park Youth Football team for the past 9 years as a Coach, and board member. I am currently the Treasurer. I have also been a Softball and T Ball Coach for Salt Lake Park Briefly state reasons why you are interested in serving on a commission.
I would like to give back to the community that has been there for me as I was growing up as well as now for my children and grandchildren
List city, county, or other commissions or committees on which you have served and year(s) served.
Vernon CommUNITY fund since 2022