MINUTES
Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City
Council Monday, November 18,
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 Monday, November 18, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Karina Macias presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members): Esmeralda Castillo, Jonathan Sanabria, Eduardo "Eddie" Martinez, Vice Mayor Arturo Flores (arrived at 6:35pm), and Mayor Karina Macias
ABSENT: Council Member(s):
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: Ricardo Reyes City Manager; Eduardo Sarmiento City Clerk; Steve Forster Director of Community Development; Gerardo "Jerry" Lopez Director of Public Works; Cynthia Norzagaray Director of Parks and Recreation, Sergio Infanzon Director of Communications; Gloria Ramirez City Attorney.
INVOCATION
Mr. Milton from Praise Chapel led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Castillo led the Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENTATION(S)
1. NATIONAL FAMILIY CAREGIVERS' MONTH PROCLAMATION
2. SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY PROCLAMATION
3. RECOGNITION OF HALLOWEEN EVENT SPONSORS
4. DTSC PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS CLEAN UP
5. PET OF THE MONTH
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1) Susana Martinez
2) Alicia Molina
3) Christopher Quiroz
4) Jas
5) Eduardo Cardenas
6) Jose Luis Silva
7) Honey Bizamo
8) Irina Sandoval
9) Veronica Sanchez
10)Aurora Arana
11) Jasmine Gonzalez
12) Marisol Coronado
13) Vanessa Martinez
14) Melanie Silvestre
15)Emmanuel C.R.
16)Kelly Pineda
17) Sahir Vazquez
18) Marra De Los Angeles
19)Nicole Vera
20) Janeth Preciado Vargas
21) Valery Reyes
22) Aida Vegas
23)Luz Valdorinos
24) Alexander Coytha
25)Jane Doe (Community Member)
26) Jane Doe (Community Member)
27)Jane Doe (Alta Med)
28)John Doe
29)Laura Graciela
30) Rodolfo Ballejo
31)Hector Rojas
32) Cecilia Mendoza
33)Alexander Guieta
34)Ztazie Orozco
35) Rodolfo Cortez
36)Yliza
STAFF RESPONSE
CLOSED SESSION
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 9:24pm
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Consideration of one (1) potential case
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
Consideration of initiation of litigation on one matter MEETING RECONVIENED at 10:45pm
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Glora Ramirez reported that the record should reflect that all five members of the City Council were present Council Member(s) Castillo, Sanabria, Martinez, Vice Mayor Flores and Mayor Macias were present. The Item in the closed session titled Anticipated Litigation was briefed; no action was taken; nothing to report. The Item in closed session titled Anticipated Litigation was discussed, no further action was taken.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
CITY CLERK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1. Regular City Council Meeting held November 4, 2024
2. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTIOIN OF RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance establishing rent stabilization measures for the City of Huntington Park.
FINANCE
CHECK REGISTER
RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated November 18, 2024 MOTION: Councilmember Martinez motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Macias. The motion was carried out by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member (s): Castillo, Martinez, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Macias
NOES: Council Member (s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
FINANCE
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SDI PRESENCE, LLC FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Flores. The motion was carried out by majority consent.
AYES: Council Member (s): Sanabria, Martinez, and Vice Mayor Flores NOES: Council Member (s): Castillo, Mayor Macias
ABSENT: Council Members (s): None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SOLICIT ON CALL BUILDING AND
SAFETY, PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
MOTION: Councilmember Martinez motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. The motion was
carried out by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member (s): Castillo, Sanabria, Martinez, Vice Mayor Flores and Mayor Macias
NOES: Council Member (s): None
ABSENT: Council Members (s): None
PARKS AND RECREATION
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF FACILITY RENTAL PERMIT AND FEE
WAIVER REQUEST BY BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION FOR A FOOD
DISTRIBUTION
MOTION: Councilmember Martinez motioned to approve the rental facility permit fee waiver and deny the Public Works fee waiver and the Police Department fee waiver. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Flores. The motion was carried out by majority consent.
AYES: Council Member (s): Sanabria, Martinez, and Vice Mayor Flores NOES: Council Member (s): Castillo, and Mayor Macias
ABSENT: Council Members (s): None
CITY CLERK
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
MOTION: No appointments made during Council meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Parks and Recreation: Director Cynthia Norzagaray thanked directors and staff who volunteers and helped with the Turkey Giveaway event that occurs on Saturday, November 16t. She suggested we put signs up for next year.
City Clerk: Conducted 2nd reading of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
Communication: Reminded the public that on Wednesday, November 20* at 8am, the department will be holding a press conference wo speak regarding grant money being given to the city. Today we had an opportunity to attend meeting with Mexican ambassador to talk about concerns that have been raised with a new president elect
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Castillo: Thanked staff for Turkey Giveaway event. Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Sanabria: Thanked staff for Turkey giveaway. Congratulates city for passing rent stabilization.
Councilmember Martinez: Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Vice Mayor Flores: Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Asked questions regarding an Ordinance that had been passed in the previous meeting. He also raised concerns regarding wanting a nonprofit to overlook donations for holidays.
Mayor Macias: Thanked Staff and the director of Parks and Recreation for the Turkey Giveaway event. She appreciated everyone's hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Macias adjourned the meeting at 11:19 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 2nd, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
See.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk