MINUTES
Special Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Thursday, June 25, 2024
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Marily Sanabria presiding.
PRESENT: Council Member(s): Jonathan Sanabria, Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez, Mayor Karina Macias
ABSENT: Council Member Esmeralda Castillo
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: Ricardo Reyes, City Manager; Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk; Cosme Lozano Police Chief; Steve Foster Interim Director of Public Works and Director of Community Development; Sergio Infanzon Director of Communications; Araceli Almazan City Attorney; Marisol Nieto Human Resources Supervisor.
INVOCATION
Mayor Macias led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION(S)
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
STAFF RESPONSE
None
SPECIAL AGENDA
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET AND
OTHER RELATED ACTIONS AND ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 MOTION: Council member Sanabria moved to adopt a resolution adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, Making Appropriations for the Conduct of City of Huntington Park Government, Establishing Policies for the Administration of the Adopted Budget, and for other Budget Related Purposes; and adopt a resolution establishing the Appropriation Limit Pursuant to the Provision of the California Constitution Article XIIIB for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Martinez, Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Macias
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Castillo
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR RESIDENT CASE FILE WITH THE
OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROGRAM FUNDED WITH THE
CALHOME GRANT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000.00.
MOTION FOR MAYOR: Vice Mayor Flores moved to Authorize the City Manager to approve payment, seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Sanabria, Martinez, Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Macias
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Castillo
CITY CLERK
3. ADOPTION OF SPECIAL LEGACY PROJECT RESOLUTION
No Appointments made by City Council.
END OF SPECIAL AGENDA
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All directors congratulated the Finance Department on their work on preparing the budget and the City Council’s continued support in the work they do.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council member Sanabria thanked Finance and all city staff for all their hard work.
Council Member Martinez echoed his colleague’s comments and thanked staff for their hard work and effort in preparing a balanced budget.
Vice Mayor Flores also thanked staff for their hard work on the budget and emphasized that even though this year's budget is balanced the city should not shy away from running a deficit as long as it is on the bases of achieving business opportunities and overall positive growth.
Mayor Macias began by thanking staff, especially Finance staff, for their extraordinary efforts in bringing the city’s finances back onto firm ground. She added that by fortifying the cities financial stance through prudent spending and deliberate investment Huntington Park can provide the services and financial returns its community deserves.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Macias adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm Respectfully submitted
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk