MINUTES
Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City
Council Monday, December 2, 2024
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:04 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Karina Macias presiding.
PRESENT: Council Member(s): Esmeralda Castillo, Jonathan Sanabria (arrived 6:25pm), Eduardo "Eddie" Martinez, Vice Mayor Arturo Flores (arrived at 6:39pm), 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
Mayor Macias led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Castillo led the Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENTATION(S)
1. RECOGNITION OF APACHE'S CARNES AL CARBON 40TH ANNIVERSARY
2. RECOGNITION OF HALLOWEEN EVENT VOLUNTEERS
3. RECOGNITION OF HUNTINGTON PARK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY
VOLLEYBALL TEAM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1) David Sanchez
2) Susana Martinez
3) Maria De Los Angeles
4) Francisco Pimentel
5) Augustin Cruz
6) Patricia
7) Ricardo Gonzales
8) Jane Doe
STAFF RESPONSE
Concerned were addressed accordingly to individuals
CLOSED SESSION
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:55pm
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Consideration of one (1) potential case
MEETING RECONVIENED at 7:10pm
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
1. 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 18, 2024
2. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2-3.405(C) OF THE HUNTINGTON
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Waive full reading and adopted by title an Ordinance of the City of Huntington Park Amending Title 2, Chapter 3, Article 4, Section 2-3.405(c) as described below to remove the language resting authority with the City Council to appoint, transfer, promote, demote, reinstate, layoff and suspend, or dismiss the City's Directors/Department Heads.
FINANCE
CHECK REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants) dated December 2, 2024 MOTION: Councilmember Martinez motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. Councilmember Castillo and Mayor Macias wanted it noted that they did not initially vote to approve consent Item #2. However, approve of the 2nd meeting. 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
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO AWARD FUNDS RECEIVED FROM TICKET SALES FROM THE 73RD HUNTINGTON PARK
HOLIDAY PARADE
MOTION: Councilmember Martinez motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanabria. Mayor Macias noted that she wanted to increase prices next year to increase revenue for Kiwani's Club. ouncilmember Sanabria requested that the process of awarding the unds be formalized and potentially split amonast other clubs. The motio 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
POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRANSPARENT REVIEW OF UNJUST TRANSFERS AND HOLDS (TRUTH) ACT
COMMUNITY FORUM
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martinez. 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
3. APPROVE FY 24-25 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve the Item. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Flores. 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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRIORITY WATER SERVICE POLICY
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Flores. 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
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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
PUBLIC WORKS
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATION ENGINEERING DESIGN PHASE AT PUBLIC
WORKS TO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martinez. 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
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR
PROPOSALS FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martinez. 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
FINANCE
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY
MANAGER TO ESTABLISH BANKING ACCOUNTS TO WELLS FARGO BANK MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to receive and file the item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martinez to receive and file the item. Councilmember Flores would like to negotiations occur with other banks soon. 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
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DODGERS
DREAMTEAM PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS
FOUNDATION FOR THE 2025 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SEASON AT
SALT LAKE PARK
MOTION: Councilmember Martinez motioned to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Castillo. 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
CITY CLERK
10. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
MOTION: No appointments made during Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
CITY MANAGER
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to bring back at the 12/16 council meeting and fix certain language on the ordinance. The motion to pull and bring back to the 12/16 council meeting was second by Vice Mayor Flores. 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
Public Comment Opened: 7:52pm
Public Comment Closed: 7:52pm
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Parks and Recreation: On 12/5 tree lighting and toy giveaway @ Keller Park. She invited staff and the community to participate.
City Clerk: Conducted 2nd reading of the Ordinance.
Communication: Reported that Line Up of Holiday Parade is done. 12/3 mobile consulate will be in Salt Lake Park for the next 10 days. In addition, there will be a press conference regarding the mobile consulate on 12/3 @11:30am.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Valley Vista Complaints
COUNCIL COMMUN CATIONS
Councilmember Castillo: Hoped everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! And Wished Councilmember Martinez a Happy Birthday and Blessings!
Councilmember Sanabria: Thanked everyone for attending. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! He wished Councilmember Martinez a Happy Birthday! And hoped to see everyone at the Tree Lighting Ceremony and at the Christmas Parade.
Councilmember Martinez: Wished Sanabria gets well soon. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Looking forward to the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Parade.
Vice Mayor Flores: Wished a Happy Birthday to Martinez. Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving. Asked the City Manager to look into Transportation Services.
Mayor Macias: Wished congratulations to new assemblymember. Looks forward to working with them.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Macias adjourned the meeting in memory of Wallie Shitler @ 8:21 p.m. The next City of Huntington Park City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 16t, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
She Se
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk