MINUTES
Special Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The City Council hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361 because state and local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing conducted this meeting in accordance with
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Graciela Ortizpresiding.
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Marilyn Sanabria, Karina Macias, Vice-Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez, and Mayor Graciela Ortiz. Councilmember Manny Avila was absent.
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: Ricardo Reyes, City Manager Ricardo Reyes; Cesar Roldan, Director of Public Works; Raul Alvarez Assistant City Manager; Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk; Cosme Lozano, Chief of Police, Director of Finance & Administrative Services – Absent; Steve Foster, Director of Community Development; Sergio Infanzon, Director of Communications; Araceli Almazan City Attorney, Cynthia Norzagaray Director of Parks & Recreation.
Mayor Ortiz directed that Closed Session be moved to the end of the agenda.
City Attorney Arnold Glasman confirmed that Mayor Ortiz, as chair of the Council meeting, has the authority to adjust the agenda’s order without a motion.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Arnold Glasman.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Sanabria
PRESENTATION(S)
1. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
STAFF RESPONSE
None
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 7, 2022
Prior to voting on the adoption of the resolution, Councilmember Macias suggested a friendly amendment to the motion to include the correction on the resolution to state that Councilmember Avila was re-elected to office. Both Councilmember Sanabria and Mayor Ortiz agreed to the friendly amendment and added the correction of the resolution to the motion.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to Adopt Resolution 2020-21; Reciting the Facts of the Consolidated Municipal Election Held on June 7, 2022, Declaring the Results thereof as Provided by Law, and amending the resolution to read that Councilmember Avila was re-elected to office. Seconded by Mayor Ortiz. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
END OF SPECIAL AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Director of Parks and Recreation Cynthia Norzagaray shared that the month of July is Parks and Recreation month and every Thursday the Parks and Recreation program will be hosting summer nights at Salt Lake Park and listed the various activities for those Thursdays.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Marilyn Sanabria congratulated both Councilmember Macias and Avila for their success re-election and thanked them for their continued service to the residents of Huntington Park. She also thanked Parks and Recreation for their hard work and continued service they provide the community.
Councilmember Karina Macias thanked staff for all their hard work. She then thanked the Huntington Park community for their support and trust in re-elected both herself and Councilmember Avila for another term in office. She also thanked Parks and Recreation and acknowledged all their hard work.
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez congratulated both Councilmembers Macias and Avila on their re-elections. He also thanked Parks and Recreation and all staff for their hard work. He closed by reminding all community members to continue their collaborative efforts in keeping the city clean by picking up litter.
Mayor Ortiz congratulated both Councilmembers Macias and Avila on their re-elections and added how it has been an honor to work alongside both. She also thanked Parks and Recreation for all they do for the community of Huntington Park and their nimbleness in stepping up in a variety of ways for the city.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Glass announced that it is now appropriate to adjourn to the closed session portion of the meeting.
Mayor Ortiz recessed to closed session at 11:19 a.m.
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 – ANTICPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Mayor Ortiz reconvened the Council meeting from Closed Session at 12:11 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Arnold Glasman reported that the record should reflect that with Councilmembers Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz the two matters listed on the closed session agenda were discussed. With regard to items one (1), two (2), Council was briefed, and no final action was taken. This concluded the closed session report.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria moved to adjourn the Council meeting, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Avila
Mayor Ortiz adjourned the meeting at 12:12 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk