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CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Monday, August 4, 2025
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Arturo Flores
Mayor
Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez Jonathan A. Sanabria
Vice Mayor Council Member
Karina Macias Nancy Martiz
Council Member Council Member
All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.hpca.gov. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Councilregarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk located at 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California 90255 during regular business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and at the City Hall Council Chambers during themeeting.
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Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT WHILE COUNCIL IS IN SESSION. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference.
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Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. • The conduct of City Council meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly known as the "Brown Act" and by the Huntington Park City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure.
• The City Council meeting is for conducting the City's business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three minutes to address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City.
• No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers.
• All comments directed to the City Council or to any member of the City Council must be directed to the Mayor (or Chairperson if Mayor is absent).
We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted in the Council Chambers.
PUBLIC COMMENT
For both open and closed session, each speaker will be limited to three minutes per Huntington Park Municipal Code Section 2-1.207. Time limits may not be shared with other speakers and may not accumulate from one period of public comment to another or from one meeting to another. This is the only opportunity for public input except for scheduled public hearing items.
All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum twothirds vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon the request of staff or Council.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The City of Huntington Park shows replays of City Council Meetings on Local Access Channel 3 and over the Internet at www.hpca.gov. NOTE: Your attendance at thispublic meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image and/or voice.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor Arturo Flores
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Council Member Jonathan A. Sanabria
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Nancy Martiz
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION WELCOMING LA CARNICERÍA MEAT
MARKET TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
2. CERTIFICATE OF REGOGNITION HONORING WOODS DELI, A YELP TOP 100
SANDWHICH SHOP IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3. BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT UPDATE: PROCURMENT
PROGRESS AND NEXT STEPS TOWARD PROJECT AWARDS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a) Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the City Council on items listed on this agenda. For items on this agenda each speaker will be limited to three minutes per Huntington Park Municipal Code Section 2-1.207. Time limits may not be shared with other speakers and may not accumulate from one period of public comment to another or from one meeting to another.
STAFF RESPONSE
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Regarding Represented Employees - Government Code § 54957.6
City’s Representatives: Ricardo Reyes, City Manager
Employee Organization: General Employee Association (GEA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of potential cases: One (1)
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
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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 June 7, 2025
FINANCE
2. CHECK REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated July 21, 2025
2. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated August 4, 2025
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO RE-OPEN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND 115, CLOSE FUNDS 152, 206, 209, 286, AND TRANSFER THE CASH
BALANCES TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the Director of Finance to reopen the General Reserve Fund, 115; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to establish and implement policies and procedures requiring that any cash outflows from the General Fund Reserve be presented to and approved by the City Council; and
3. Authorize the Finance Department to formally close the identified funds: 152, 206, 209, 286, and transfer all remaining cash balances to the General Fund Reserve.
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FIXING THE ANNUAL PENSION TAX RATE TO PAY THE CITY’S PENSION OBLIGATION BOND
ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE AND A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution Fixing the Rate of Taxes to Pay the Cost of the Public
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Employees Retirement System for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Levying Taxes for Said Retirement System to the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025.
CITY MANAGER
5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-07 – ESTABLISHING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 6 OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PROTECTION OF PUBLIC WATER RIGHTS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Review and adopt the proposed establishment of Article 5, Chapter 5, Title 6 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code regarding Protection of Public Water Rights.
6. SECOND READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09
AFFIRMING PRESS FREEDOM AND PROTECTING MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA
DURING CURFEWS AND DECLARATIONS OF UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Introduce for second reading, Ordinance No. 2025-09, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park affirming press freedom and protecting members of the media during curfews and declarations of unlawful assembly.
7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01 AMEDNDING THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AND ORDIANCE NO. 2025-02 AMENDING TITLE 9, ZONING OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01 amending the downtown specific plan and Ordinance No. 2025-02 amending title 9, zoning of the Huntington Park municipal code by title.
8. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08 – REVISION OF CHAPTER 11
OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY
COMMISSIONS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Review and adopt the proposed amendments to Chapter 11 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code regarding City Commissions.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10 TO CHANGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DAYS FROM
FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS OF THE MONTH TO SECOND AND FOURTH
TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
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1. Consider changing the day for the regular City Council meetings from the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month; and
2. If Council concurs, waive further reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2024-02, Amending Title 2 Chapter 1 Article 2 Section 2-1.201 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code Relating to City Council Meetings; and
3. Notify the public of the new meeting day Tuesday to take effect 15 days after the adoption of said ordinance at the August 18, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting, with the first new regular City Council meeting starting Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
10. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIVE POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION VEHICLES AND SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the expenditure of funds to purchase five Police Administration Division vehicles from FCA US, LLC (DODGE), specifically Carville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Greeneville, TN; and
2. Approve Finance Department to draw the funds for this purchase from account number 111-7010-421-73-11 (Improvements – LT Vehicles); and
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to purchase the vehicles and associated technology and emergency response equipment.
11. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR ACCEPTANCE OF FY 2024 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funding provided through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program totaling $28,938; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to be designated as the Grantee Official for the purpose of executing grant objectives, grant agreement, and documentation; and
3. Authorize the Finance Department to designate appropriate expenditure and reimbursement accounts in the current 2025-2026 FY budget to support the funds associated with this grant; and
4. Authorize the Chief of Police to complete the projects designated by the grant agreement.
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12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR ACCEPTANCE OF FY 2025-26
CANABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) AND APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF QUALIFYING EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
4. Adopt a Resolution accepting a grant award in the amount of $500,000 from the FY 2025–26 State of California, California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP); and
5. Authorize the City Manager to be designated as the Grantee Official for the purpose of executing grant objectives, grant agreement, amendments, and documentation; and
6. Authorize the Finance Director to designate necessary accounts and appropriate the amount of $500,000 in the City's FY 2025-26 budget to administer these grant funds; and
7. Authorize the Chief of Police to purchase the awarded equipment and complete the grant objectives.
HUMAN RESOURCES
13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE HUNTINGTON PARK
POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PMA)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution adopting a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Huntington Park Police Officers Association (HPPMA); and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute Resolution No. 2025-XX
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution 2014-45, amending the order of business for regular and special meetings of the City Council.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
2. CONSIDERATION TO MODIFY SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICE
LOCATIONS AND RENEW AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AND ACCEPT INCREASE IN COST
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Consider modifying school crossing guard service locations and renewal of the crossing guard services agreement with All City Management Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the agreement.
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A POLICE
BODY-WORN CAMERA PROGRAM AND APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIXTY (60) BODY-WORN
CAMERAS, INCLUDING ACCESSORIES AND SOFTWARE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a five (5) year agreement with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of sixty (60) body-worn cameras, including all necessary accessories and software; and
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to implement the police body-worn camera program, procure the required equipment and software, and establish policy.
PUBLIC WORKS
4. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 project list for Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and
2. Authorize staff to upload the resolution with the list of streets to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) website, CalSMART.
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT CONTRACT TO BEDROCK GROUP INC. FOR CIP 2024-01
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award contract to Bedrock Group Inc. for the construction of CIP 2024-01 Emergency Operations Center as a responsive and responsible bidder for a notto-exceed amount of $2,000,000;
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
6. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSING SERVICES FOR BROADBAND NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to The Principia Group, LLC, in an amount not-to-exceed $109,250.00, for neighborhood canvassing services to support the Broadband Needs Assessment component of the City’s Broadband Project, to be funded through the CPUC Federal Funding Award; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
CITY CLERK
7. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Make appointments to Commissions consistent with provisions set forth in Resolution No. 2025-01.
END OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND
ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK STREET LIGHTING, PARKS, AND LANDSCAPING SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Take public testimony; and
3. Adopt a Resolution Establishing and Ordering the Levy and Collection of the Annual Special Tax for the City of Huntington Park Street Lighting, Parks and Landscaping Special Tax District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT REFUSE CHARGES PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-2.112 OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S MUNICIPAL CODE (172.54
REFUSE COLLECTION FEES)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Take public testimony; and
3. Adopt a Resolution Directing the County Assessor to include delinquent refuse collection fees as a special assessment to be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes (172.54 Refuse Collection Fees).
END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Nancy Martiz
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Jonathan A. Sanabria
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Mayor Arturo Flores
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Huntington Park City Council will adjourn the meeting to a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
I, Eduardo Sarmiento, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted at City of Huntington Park City Hall and made available at www.hpca.gov not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 31st day of July 2025.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk