MINUTES
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Vice Mayor Macias presiding.
PRESENT: Council member(s): Graciela Ortiz, Arturo Flores, and Vice Mayor Karina Macias.
ABSENT: Council member(s) Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez and Mayor Marilyn Sanabria CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: City Manager Ricardo Reyes; Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk; Cosme Lozano Police Chief; Steve Foster Director of Community Development and Interim Public Works Director; Sergio Infanzon Director of Communications; Arnold M.
Alvarez-Glasman City Attorney.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Macias led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Flores led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION(S)
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
STAFF RESPONSE
None
CLOSSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Position: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Council did not enter closed session. All deliberations and discussion related to the closed session item were made during the regular session.
ADJOURNED REGULAR AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
1. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. MOTION: Council member Ortiz moved to adopt and approve the third amendment to the City Manager contract; and allow the Mayor or Vice Mayor to execute the agreement, seconded by Councilmember Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council member(s): Ortiz, Flores and Vice Mayor Macias
END OF ADJOURNED REGULAR AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
The City Manager thanked the City Council for the opportunity to continue as the City Manager. He also thanked all the departments and staff for their hard work and accomplishments in bringing the Council and City Managers vision to fruition.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council member Martinez submitted a written communication expressing his support of the city manager and wishes to have him as our city manager for the next several years. He closed his communication by sharing that he looks forward to continuing work with him in pushing the city forward.
Councilmember Ortiz congratulated the City Manager on the contract and praised all his hard work and the work of the directors. She added that teamwork is key in moving anything forward. She expressed that consistency and leadership allow for things to come together. She closed by stating how she looks forward to continuing to work together with him and the other directors.
Councilmember Flores echoed his colleagues and congratulated the City Manager. He shared that in his short time as a Council member the city has been able to reach milestones related to the city’s water infrastructure and major road repair projects because of his leadership. He closed by stating that he looks forward to continuing the good work for the city.
Vice Mayor Macias echoed her colleagues’ comments and congratulated the City Manager. She then thanked the City Manager for his commitment to the city and emphasized how his leadership has impacted the city. She added that he has faced many challenges and his diligence and commitment to the city have not gone unnoticed.
She closed by sharing her appreciation and the community’s appreciation for his commitment and hopes to continue to work with him for many more years to come.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm Respectfully submitted
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk