MINUTES
Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City
Council Monday, January 06, 2025
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:01 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025, 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, Eduardo "Eddie" Martinez, Vice Mayor Arturo Flores, and Mayor Karina Macias ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
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)
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1) Ophelia Sophia Ryan
2) Luis Luna
3) Nick Alexander
STAFF RESPONSE
Concerned were addressed accordingly to individuals
CLOSED SESSION
1) None
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENI
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
CITY CLERK
CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTIION 2019-19 TO INCLUDE THE ARTS AND THEATRE
COMMISSION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
Approve Minute(s) of the following City Council Meeting(s):
1. Adopt Resolution 2025-01 amending Resolution No. 2015-19 to include the newly formed Arts and Theatre Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Waive the full reading and adopt by title only an ordinance amending the Huntington Park Municipal Code by adding a new chapter relating to the regulation of lobbying activities.
FINANCE
3. CHECK REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated January 6, 2025 MOTION: Vice Mayor Flores 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, Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Macias
NOES: Council Member (s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY CLERK
1. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
MOTION: Councilmember Martinez appointed Rosario Clayatus Serna to the Arts and Theatre Commission. Vice Mayor Flores appointed Leobardo Travizo Jr to the Arts and Theatre Commission.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Complaints in regards to pets being allowed in parks.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Castillo: Thanked directors and staff for all their work. 1st year being on the City Council.
Great experience she enjoys. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years.
Sanabria: Staff are great! This was a great successful year. Looks forward to 2025.
Continues to be entrusted with roles. Happy Holidays and Happy New Years to everyone.
Martinez: Happy New Years
Flores: Took a moment to thank directors, be able to transition this team dynamic. The council took some bold ideas that have never been considered. Directors took staff, to make decisions to make changes possible.
Macias: Thanked directors and staff for the work they've put the entire year. Staff and Directors thank you
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Macias adjourned the meeting at 6:31pm. The next City of Huntington Park City Council special meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk