MINUTES
Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, November 21, 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, November 21, 2023, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Marilyn Sanabria presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Graciela Ortiz, Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez., Arturo Flores, Vice Mayor Karina Macias and Mayor Sanabria
ABSENT: None
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: City Manager Ricardo Reyes; Cesar Roldan Director of Public Works; Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk; Cosme Lozano Police Chief; Steve Foster Director of Community Development; Sergio Infanzon Director of Communications; Gloria Ramirez City Attorney.
INVOCATION
Mayor Sanabria led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Macias led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION(S)
Prior to the presentations beginning Mayor Sanabria motioned to add a fourth presentation to the agenda.
MOTION: Mayor Sanabria moved to add a fourth presentation item to the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
1. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL CAREGIVERS’ MONTH
2. PROCLAMATION TO AIRCRAFT X-RAY LABORATORIES FOR THEIR 85TH
YEAR ANNIVERSARY
3. NATIONAL KEY CLUB WEEK
4. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF CITY PROGRAMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people provided public comment:
1. Cecilia Mendoza
2. Marisol Coronado
3. Rosa
4. Omar Pichardo
STAFF RESPONSE
NONE
CLOSSED SESSION
Prior to closed session beginning City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman requested a subsequent need item be added to the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved to add the closed session item described by City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman to the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Presentation to City Council.
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that it is appropriate to recess to closed session. Mayor Sanabria recessed into closed session at 6:48 p.m.
Mayor Sanabria reconvened the Council meeting from Closed Session at 7:17 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the record should reflect that with all five Councilmembers present the one (1) items on the posted agenda was discussed.
Regarding item one (1), the City Council was provided with a presentation and direction was given by City Council but no final action was taken. This concluded the closed session report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY CLERK
MOTION: Vice Mayor Macias moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINTUES
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1. Regular City Council Meeting held October 17, 2023
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTER
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated November 21, 2023
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER
Prior to item three (3) on the agenda beginning Vice Mayor Macias stepped away from the dais.
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN COVID-19 PREMIUM FOR LONG-TERM CARE AND IHSS
WORKERS
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved to approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for COVID-19 premium pay to eligible Long-Term Care and In-Home Support Services (IHSS) workers under a revised distribution timeline outlined attachment A; and authorize a premium pay stipend ranging from $1,500 to $2,000, with specific criteria outlined in Attachment A; and grant executive authority to the City Manager to execute the premium pay stipend, seconded by Councilmember Martinez. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, and Mayor Sanabria NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores and Vice Mayor Macias
POLICE DEPARMENT
4. REVIEW THE 2022 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01, APPROVING THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT FUNDING,
ACQUISITION AND USE POLICY
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved approve the Huntington Park Police Department’s 2022 Military Equipment Annual Report; and renew Ordinance 2022- 01, thereby approving the Police Department’s Military Equipment funding, acquisition and use policy; and hold a public meeting to allow members of the community the opportunity to provide comments or ask questions; and cause the report to be posted on the police department’s website for public viewing, seconded by Vice Mayor Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember: Flores
PUBLIC WORKS
5. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE FOR CIP 2022-09 CDBG CHESLEY “CIRCLE” PARK PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH BID ADVERTISEMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz 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); and adopt the 100% completed plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate for CIP 2022-09 CDBG Chesley Park Project; and authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction, seconded by Vice Mayor Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All Directors wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Director of Parks and Recreation Cynthia Norzagaray invited the community to the annual tree lighting event on Monday December 4, 2023 in front of City Hall.
The Director of Communications Sergio Infanzo provided an update on the Holiday Parade and mentioned upcoming events and holiday notices for refuse and street sweeping.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ortiz asked for clarification on refuse pick up and closed by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Staff indicated that refuse will be shifted by one day after normal pick up for residents.
Councilmember Martinez wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Vice Mayor Macias thanked staff and the Police Department for all their efforts in executing the Thanksgiving events. She then shared her enthusiasm for the approval of the agenda item that will help long-term care the help they deserve. She closed by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Sanabria echoed her colleagues in wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and share how she is grateful for all the accomplishments achieve to better help the residents of Huntington Park while showing determination in the face of difficulties.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sanabria adjourned the at 7:28 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday December 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk