MINUTES
Special Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Friday, February 09, 2024
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 4:31 p.m. on Friday, February 09, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez, Arturo Flores and Vice Mayor Karina Macias.
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Graciela Ortiz and Mayor Marilyn Sanabria 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
Vice Mayor Macias led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Macias led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION(S)
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person provided public comment:
1. Baldomero Capiz
STAFF RESPONSE
None
SPECIAL AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. RETENTION OF CONSULTANT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
FOR MEASURE PP AND CC
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
MOTION: Council member Flores moved to authorize the retention of Upwards Solutions to conduct an educational and informational program to the City’s residents regarding Measure PP and Measure CC; and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Upwards Solutions consistent with their proposal attached herewith, seconded by Councilmember Martinez. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES:Council member(s) Martinez, Flores and Vice Mayor Macias NOES: None
ABSENT: Council member(s) Ortiz and Mayor Sanabria
END OF SPECIAL AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Director of Community Development Steve Forster advised the Council that he received notification from the HCD regarding the city’s general plan more specifically the city’s housing element, environmental element, and safety element. After two (2) years of diligent work and community input HCD has approved certified the city’s housing element. He closed by congratulating the City Council on this accomplishment.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Flores shared that he attended the ICA conference in Santa Barbara and gave a brief description of the information covered at the conference.
Vice Mayor Macias thanked her colleagues and staff for being present for the special meeting. She then offered the gentlemen who provided comment a side bar after the meeting to discuss his comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm Respectfully submitted
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk