MINUTES
Special Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 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 Martinez led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Sanabria led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR EDUARDO “EDDIE” MARTINEZ BY
SPECIAL GUESTS AND ORGANIZATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
STAFF RESPONSE
None
CLOSSED SESSION
None
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
None
SPECIAL AGENDA
CITY CLERK
1. SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved to nominate Vice Mayor Marilyn Sanabria as Mayor of Huntington Park, seconded by Councilmember Macias. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Flores, and Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
MOTION: Councilmember Ortiz moved to nominate Councilmember Macias as Vice Mayor of Huntington Park, seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Macias, Flores, Martinez and Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
END OF SPECIAL AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Directors each took the time to congratulate the new Mayor and Vice Mayor and provided information related to upcoming activities for their department.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martinez congratulated the new Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Ortiz congratulated the new Mayor and Vice Mayor and outgoing Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez. She then thanked all the departments for their hard work including Parks and Recreation and Police Department.
Councilmember Flores congratulated the new Mayor and Vice Mayor. He then reminded staff to continue the communications efforts to all residents about the great summer programing for the community.
Vice Mayor Macias thanked staff for their support and leadership during this busy time of year. She then thanked her family for all their sacrifice and support during her journey as a Councilmember and now Vice Mayor for a second time. She also thanked her Council colleagues for their vote of confidence in having her serve as Vice Mayor once again and pledged to continue her efforts in supporting the new Mayor and Councilmembers.
Mayor Sanabria thanked God and saints for the blessing bestowed on her. She thanked her late Grandmother, Mother and Father and Godfather for also standing with her and encouraging her to be a better woman and leader. She also thanked all her friends and family for their continued support. She closed by pledging to continue working hard for the community of Huntington Park alongside her City Council colleagues.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm Respectfully submitted
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk