MINUTES
Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:07 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Graciela Ortiz, Karina Macias, Arturo Flores, Vice Mayor Marilyn Sanabria and Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez.
ABSENT: None
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: City Manager Ricardo Reyes; Cesar Roldan Director of Public Works; Raul Alvarez Assistant City Manager; Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk; Cosme Lozano Police Chief; Steve Foster Director of Community Development; Sergio Infanzon Director of Communications; Araceli Almazan City Attorney, Cynthia Norzagaray Director of Parks & Recreation.
INVOCATION
Mayor Sanabria led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Sanabria led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. PROCLAMATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
2. MANUEL “MANNY” AVILA & REBECCA AVILA MEMORIAL SCHOLORSHIP
RECIPIENTS
3. PROCLAMATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATIONS MONTH
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following member of the public submitted a public comment card:
1. Devin
2. Rodriguez
3. Groove
Mayor Sanabria called for a brief recess at 6:42 p.m. mayor Sanabria reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:15 p.m.
4. Ziomara
5. Rocio Gascon
6. South Central
7. Miguel Lopez
8. Estrella Lopez
9. Claudia Herrera
10.Jas
Mayor Sanabria called for a brief recess at 7:28 p.m. Mayor Sanabria reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:01 p.m.
11.Venderora de Frutitas
12.Jennifer
STAFF RESPONSE
None.
CLOSSED SESSION
City Attorney Araceli Almazan stated that it is appropriate to recess to closed session. Mayor Martinez recessed into closed session at 8:06 p.m.
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)
Construction Industry Force Account Council v. City of Huntington Park, et al; United States District Court, Central District of California – Western Division Case No.: 2:21 – CV – 05755 – AB – KS
Mayor Sanabria reconvened the Council meeting from Closed Session at 8:46 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Almazan reported that the record should reflect that with five (5) Regarding items one (1) the Council was briefed but no final action was taken.
Regarding item two (2) Council was briefed but no final action was taken. This concluded the closed session report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY CLERK
MOTION: Councilmember Macias moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria.
NOES: None
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINTUES
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1. Regular City Council Meeting held June 20, 2023
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTER
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated July 18, 2023;
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved to award One (1) year professional service agreement (PSA) to provide fair housing services to the sole responsive and responsible proposer, Fair Housing Foundation for a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000; authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA and seconded by Vice Mayor Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria.
NOES: None
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE
HOMELESS OUTREACH SERVICES
MOTION: Councilmember Flores moved to approve the first amendment for homeless outreach services with Inner City Visions until June 30, 2024; authorized City Manager to execute the extension agreement, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO MICHAEL
BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME AND HOME-ARP (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021) GRANT ADMINISTRATION MOTION: Vice Mayor Macias moved to approve the first amendment for professional services related to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants, including but not limited to CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP grant administration and; authorize the City Manager to execute the extension agreement, seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS
Prior to item six (6) Councilmember Ortiz stepped away from the dais.
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF CIP 2022-07
SALT LAKE PARK CISTERN PROJECT
MOTION: Vice Mayor Macias moved to authorize staff to publish and solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified engineering and environmental firms for the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimate of CIP 2022-07 Salt Lake Park Cistern Project, seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
NOT PRESENT: Councilmember Ortiz
Prior to item seven (7) Vice Mayor Macias stepped away from the dais.
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE TO ENHANCE THE PLAYGROUNDS AS PART OF CIP 2022-09
CHESLEY PARK
MOTION: Councilmember Martinez moved to award a Professional Services Agreement (Attachment 1) for the preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of new playground equipment, appurtenances and ingress/egress enhancement as part of CIP 2022-09 Chesley Park to iARCH for a not-to-exceed amount of $37,600; payable from FY 2019-2020 CDBG funds (Total amount $299,279) to the FY 2022 Chesley Park American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement. seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martinez, Flores, and Mayor Sanabria NOES: None
NOT PRESENT: Council Member(s): Vice Mayor Macias and Councilmember Ortiz Prior to item eight (8) Vice Mayor Macias and Councilmember Ortiz returned to the dais.
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR CIP 2022-13 CITY HALL & POLICE DEPARTMENT ROOF REPAIRS AND
REPLACEMENT
MOTION: Vice Mayor Macias moved to Approve Environmental Assessment pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Approve CIP 2022-13 City Hall & Police Department Roof Repairs and Replacement contract plans and specifications for bidding purposes; and Authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction, seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
9. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR THE DESIGN OF CIP 2023-01 SB1 STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved to authorize staff to publish and solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified engineering firms to design CIP 2023-01 SB1 Street Enhancement Project; which is part of the City’s annual commitment to Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, seconded by Vice Mayor Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
10. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NOBEL SYSTEMS, INC. TO DEVELOP AND
CONTINUE TO HOST VARIOUS APPLICATIONS AND GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEM
MOTION: Councilmember Flores moved to approve the professional services agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc. for the development and continuous hosting of the various City applications (Apps) and Geographic Information System (GIS) for a three (3) year-period with the option of two, one-year extensions for a notto-exceed amount of $104,783.33 in FY 2023-24 and each subsequent year thereafter at $106,000 per year; payable from the FY 2023-24 budget utilizing Account No. 111-8010-415.56-41 ($93,600) and Account No. 111-8030-461.56- 42 ($11,183.33); and authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
Vice Mayor Macias recommended advertisement for the Parking Application.
11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR CITYWIDE
JANITORIAL SERVICES
MOTION: Councilmember Flores moved to authorize staff to publish and solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified vendors to provide janitorial services, seconded by Vice Mayor Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO UTILITY SERVICE TRUCKS
MOTION: Councilmember Flores moved to approve the purchasing of two utility service trucks from George Chevrolet (Bellflower) for a not-to-exceed amount of $72,000 payable from Account No. 111-8010-431.76.32; and, authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents related to the purchasing of the utility service trucks, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
Prior to item (13) Councilmember Ortiz stepped away from the dais.
13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR FIXEDROUTE SHUTTLE BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MOTION: Councilmember Flores moved to authorize staff to publish and solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified vendors to provide fixed-route shuttle bus transportation services, seconded by Vice Mayor Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, and Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
NOT PRESENT: Councilmember Ortiz
CITY CLERK
14. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMISSION Vice Mayor Macias appointed Ana Garcia.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager Ricardo shared that through the help Assembly Member Anthony Rendon’s support, the City was able to secure 1.8 million for out Park’s Department that will be used for upcoming Infrastructure improvements.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Prior to Council Communications, Councilmember Ortiz returned to the dais.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ortiz wished everyone a good evening.
Councilmember Martinez had nothing to report.
Councilmember Flores began by thanking the staff for their hard work. He added that the Parks and recreation’s Luau Even was a success and acknowledge Director of Parks and Recreations, Cynthia for putting together a great event.
Vice Mayor Macias began by thanking staff and echoed Councilmember Flores on the Luau Event. She added it was a great summer activity for the community.
Mayor Sanabria wished everyone a safe night.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sanabria adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk