MINUTES
Special Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, August 07, 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, August 07, 2023, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Graciela Ortiz, Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez, Arturo Flores, Vice Mayor Karina Macias, and Mayor Marilyn Sanabria.
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.
INVOCATION
Mayor Sanabria led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Macias led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION(S)
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
STAFF RESPONSE
None
CLOSSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
Government Code Section 54957
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Almazan reported that the record should reflect that with five (5) Regarding item one (1) the Council was briefed 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 Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Ortiz, Martinez, Flores, Vice Mayor Macias and Mayor Sanabria
NOES: None
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINTUES
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
Special City Council Meeting held June 30, 2023
FINANCE
2. CHECK REGISTERS
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated August 07, 2023
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPECIAL AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
FINANCE
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND
ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK STREET LIGHTING, PARKS, AND LANDSCAPING SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Mayor Sanabria opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. No public testimony was given, and Mayor Sanabria proceeded to close the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. MOTION: Vice Mayor Macias moved to adopt a Resolution establishing and Ordering the Levy and Collection of the Annual Special Tax for the City of Huntington Park Street Lighting, Parks and Landscaping Special Tax District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
END OF SPECIAL AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
The City Manager thanked the City Council and all the departments for their hard work and long hours in preparing the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ortiz reminded the community of the backpack give away on Saturday August 12, 2023 at 8:00am at Salt Lake Park. She also thanked staff for their hard work at the National Night Out event at Keller Park.
Councilmember Flores also thanked staff for their hard work at the National Night Out event and suggested adding additional food vendors for next year. He closed by thanking Mayor Sanabria for her leadership and poise.
Vice Mayor Macias echoed Councilmember Flores’ comments and thanked staff for the National Night Out event. She gave a special thank you to all the volunteers who also helped give out food during the National Night Out event. She closed by giving a thank you to all the teachers who are preparing for the start of the school year.
Mayor Sanabria also thanked staff for their hard work and wished everyone a good night.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at 6:00 pm Respectfully submitted
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk