CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Monday, August 18, 2025
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, August 18, 2025, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Arturo Flores presiding.
PRESENT: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
ABSENT: None
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: City Manager Ricardo Reyes; Eduardo Sarmiento City Clerk; Cosme Lozano Police Chief; Louis Morales Interim Community Development Director; Jeff Jones Finance Director, Gerardo “Gerry” Lopez Public Works Director, Cynthia Norzagaray Parks and Recreation Director; Andrew Sarega City Attorney.
INVOCATION
Invocation led by Mayor Arturo Flores.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Sanabria.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO CELEBRATION NATION FOR
CONTRIBUTION IN PLANNING OF COMMUNITY GATHERING AT SALT LAKE PARK HELD JUNE 14, 2025
2. PRESENTATION BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RELATE TO RECONNECTING
COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS (RCN)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people/ person provided public content:
1. Kathy W/ More LA
2. Vanessa Aramallo
3. Dereck Blansengy
4. David Sanchez
5. Maria De Los Angeles SFO
6. Ana Maria Baldman
7. Rodolfo Cruz
8. Vergio Figueroa
9. Christian Vasquez
10.Flavidel keme
11.Iris Delgado
12.Baldomero Capiz
STAFF RESPONSE
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 July 15, 2025
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated August 18, 2025
CITY MANAGER
3. SECOND READING OF 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:
1. Consider changing the day for the regular City Council meetings from the 1st and 3 rd Monday of every month to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month; and
2. If Council concurs, waive further reading and approve 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.
PUBLIC WORKS
4. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
LETTER OF AGREEMENT (LOA) WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the LOA with LACMTA for a project along Florence Ave.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motioned to passed Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. Councilmember Macias abstained from voting. The voting was carried by majority consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores.
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT USER FEE STUDY
PREPARED BY WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Take public testimony; and
3. Direct staff to make updates to the user fees based on Council request.
Public Hearing Opened: 7:25pm
No Public Comments were made.
Public Hearing Closed: 7:26pm
MOTION: Mayor and Councilmember Sanabria discussed their concerns regarding raising the parking fees. This should be considered separated to consider circumstances. Councilmember Sanabria motioned to table the item and bring back a future meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores.
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
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.
MOTION: Mayor Flores motioned to add a friendly amendment and conduct a study on which crosswalks should have crossing guards. Keep as is, send to RFP, staff create need assessment, and collaborate with LAUSD to conversate some of the partnership. Councilmember Sanabria motioned to add a friendly amendment to really look into the study and focus on which schools really do require these services.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): NA
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.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to 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; Authorize the Chief of Police to implement the police body-worn camera program, procure the required equipment and software, and establish policy. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): NA
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.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to Adopt Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 project list for Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and Authorize staff to upload the resolution with the list of streets to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) website, CalSMART.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): NA
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;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2025.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
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. 1 st MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to award PSA to Principial Group, LLC. This motion died due to a lack of second.
2 nd MOTION: Mayor Flores motioned to award the agreement to Southeast Community Development Corporation. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Flores. The motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): Sanabria
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.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motioned to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanabria.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
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.
No Appointments made tonight.
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:
4. Conduct a public hearing; and
5. Take public testimony; and
6. 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.
Public Testimony Opened at: 10:25pm.
No Public Testimony or Written comments were conducted or submitted for item.
Public Testimony Closed at: 10:25pm
Councilmember Macias motioned to 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 2025-26/ The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CITY MANAGER
1. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-11 ESTABLISHING AN ANTITRUST POLICY FOR AWARD OF CITY CONTRACTS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Review and discuss proposed Ordinance No. 2025-11.
Councilmember Macias motioned to 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 2025-26/ The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
2. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-12 ESTABLISHING A
RECEIVERSHIP POLICY FOR PROPERTIES UNDER RECEIVERSHIP IN THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Review and discuss proposed Ordinance No. 2025-12.
Motion: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2025-12. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz.
The motion was carried by unanimous vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX REGARDING
IMPLEMENTATION OF EVIDENCE BASED SYSTEMS TO ASSIST UNHOUSED
INDIVIDUALS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Review and discuss the proposed Resolution regarding implementation of evidence-based system to assist unhoused individuals.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to table the item for further analysis. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
RENEWAL OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution approving a five-year renewal of the Public Health Contract between the City of Huntington Park and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motioned to Adopt Resolution approving a five-year renewal of the Public Health Contract between the City of Huntington Park and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
MOTION: Mayor Flores added some amendments to the letter. The new letter states. Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve with the amendments that were just made. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by majority consent.
PUBLIC WORKS
5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK,
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE RAIL TO RIVER ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PROJECT – SEGMENT B, AND AFFIRMING THE CITY'S
COMMITMENT TO ENSURING SEAMLESS, SAFE, AND HIGH-QUALITY CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SEGMENT A AND SEGMENT B, INTEGRATING BESTPRACTICE STREET DESIGN OPTIONS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution approving support to LA Metro’s Rail To River Active Transportation Corridor Project – Segment B, and affirming the City’s commitment to ensuring seamless, safe, and high-quality connections between Segment A and Segment B, integrating best-practice street design options; and
2. Authorize staff to collaborate with Metro, City of Bell, Los Angeles County’s Supervisor Holly Mitchell, residents, regional organizations and other partners to advocate for these changes and communicate its position to LA Metro.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
Ver Batum
“WHEREAS, the Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor Project – Segment B is a regionally significant initiative led by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to convert a former rail right-of-way into a safe, accessible, and sustainable multi-modal corridor, enhancing community connectivity through walking and biking infrastructure built to nationally recognized standards of safety and comfort; and WHEREAS, The City of Huntington Park has committed to provide safety for pedestrians and bicycles as described in the mobility and circulation element of the general plan amendment.
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Park requires the development of sustainable, safe, and community-serving active transportation infrastructure, and recognizes the long-term health, economic, environmental, and social equity benefits of the Rail to River Project; and WHEREAS, the City is committed to ensuring that the design of Segment B maximizes real community benefits for Huntington Park residents, particularly in terms of safety, mobility, access to green amenities, and local connectivity; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that implementing the Rail to River Project – Segment B may require thoughtful consideration of street configurations, supporting separated bike lanes as stated in the Huntington Park 2014 master bike plan and class four bike lane, including exploring innovative design solutions such as single-lane streets, traffic calming strategies, and the potential relocation or reconfiguration of existing on-street parking; and WHEREAS, the City shall give due consideration to the inclusion of supplementary infrastructure—such as shaded areas, water stations, restrooms secure bike parking, wayfinding signage, and lighting designed to enhance safety during evening hours — to ensure that residents of all backgrounds are encouraged to engage with the newly implemented designs; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to working collaboratively with Metro, City of Bell, Los Angeles County’s Supervisor Holly Mitchell, residents, and regional organizations to identify solutions that both enhance, accessibility, connectivity, continuity, and active transportation options;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City supports the Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor Project – Segment B and affirms its commitment to delivering real measurable benefits for Huntington Park residents, this commitment encompasses advancing initiatives to prevent chronic disease, expanding opportunities for active transportation and fostering healthy lifestyles through safe accessible walking and biking connections that link the community to parks, schools, businesses, and central services. Additionally, to include project timelines, and detailed project updates for Huntington Park residents.
SECTION 2. The City requires Metro to revise Segment B designs to include a minimum class four bike lane exploring parking designs options, elevated crosswalks at all crossings, and additional funding for key community amenities.
SECTION 3. The City will collaborate with Metro, Neighboring Cities, Los Angeles County’s Supervisorial districts two and four, residents, regional organizations and other partners to advocate for these changes and communicate its position to LA Metro through this resolution.
SECTION 4. The City will seek support from community organizations, regional transportation advocates, and elected officials to build momentum and support for this effort to include the identification of additional funding sources to deliver community spaces that align with the communities active transportation needs with emphasis to deliver deliver safe, continuous, and high-comfort facilities for people walking and biking that eliminate gaps, avoid unnecessary detours, and are designed for users of all ages and abilities.
SECTION 5. The City will ensure staff communicates with the Metro Active Transportation Segment B and gateway to ensure alignment with the projects. Alignment should not be heading in different direction that is not in alignment with segment B or the southeast gateway line.
The mayor called for a 10-minute recess at 8:36pm.
The council readjourned at 8:49pm.
6. APPROVE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY “GWMA” AMENDED AND RESTATED
JOINT EXERCISE OF POWER AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (“JPA Agreement”) for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (“GWMA”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated JPA Agreement, as presented.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motioned to Adopt Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (“JPA Agreement”) for the Los Angeles Gateway Region
Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (“GWMA”); and. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated JPA Agreement, as presented. Councilmember Macias seconded the motion. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION TO INITIATE THE PROCESS OF
ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO RETAIN A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE ANALYSIS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Open the item for discussion; and
2. Provide direction on initiating a process to transition the City of Huntington Park from at-large to district-based elections; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to retain a qualified consultant to evaluate, analyze, and present districting options to the City Council, including community outreach, mapping, and compliance with applicable laws.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to open the item for discussion; and provide direction on initiating a process to transition the City of Huntington Park from at-large to district- based elections; and Authorize the City Manager to retain a qualify consultant to evaluate, analyze, and present districting options to the City Council, including community outreach, mapping, and compliance with applicable laws.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was passed by majority consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Flores and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): NA
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
PUBLIC WORKS
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Entrust for project management and consulting services related to the oversight of the City’s Broadband Infrastructure Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,457,472.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to finalize terms and execute the professional services agreement.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motion to award the professional services agreement to entrust for project management and consulting services related to the oversight of the City’s Broadband Infrastructure Project for a non-to-exceed amount of $1,457,472.00 and Authorize the City Manager to finalize terms and execute the professional services agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by majority consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): NA
3. 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; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract Services Agreement.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve and 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 not-toexceed amount of $2,000,000; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract Services Agreement.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): NA
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
CITY CLERK
4. 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.
Mayor Flores appointed Maria Flores to the Planning Commission Mayor Flores appointed Ruben Cardiel to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Parks: Afterschool program is open. We encourage kids to come and check out. We have a lot of activities planned. For children ages 6-16. We are open until 5:30. This Saturday is out back to school event with Univision. That will take place at Salt Lake Park from 8am-1pm. Annual event with large turnout and giveaways. Backpacks, Health Screening, Food Distribution, and an overall great resource. We encourage all to come out.
Community Development: Update on fire on Santa Fe/ and Gage. Southwest corner which is a former cleaner. Property sustained great damage and was determined unsafe to occupy at this point.
Public Works: Thank you to council for approving today’s agenda items.
Communications: HP With You program is helping about 80 families per week. 5 are being provided legal services. We are going through the process of assisting people.
Police: Thank you for council for moving the EOC project forward. City of Huntington Park sets the trend. Once the project is complete Huntington Park will have the most upto-date emergency operation center in the South East. Thank you! Finance: Wanted to let community know as we transition from one bank to another for the public to be able to mail check in. We currently have both lockboxes open. If there are any questions they can reach out to front desk staff in finance.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Maria De Los Angeles- Concerns regarding the lighting and trash near the church off of Cedar/ Florence. Potentially adding lights and more patrol to ensure homeless don’t camp there and the area remains clean
Marria Villatoro: Support of keeping the crossing guards, and against cutting the crossing guard program.
Cristina Alcaraz: Support of keeping the crossing guards, and against cutting the crossing guard program.
Felix Reza: Reporting homeless people near his shop. He rents the location, thus he can’t make formal complaints without the landlord’s assistance.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Macias: Thank you to directors and have a good night.
Councilmember Martiz: Thank you all for all the hard work that you do. And for showing up for us and the community.
Councilmember Sanabria: Thank you city clerk for ensuring batteries are operating today. Can we bring back the situation of Santa Fe/ Gage.
Vice Mayor Martinez: Thank you for good meeting. Did want to bring attention on Hill and State. It is beginning to look littered. Maybe talk to owner to get it cleaned up. Can we also organize a fall community clean up.
Mayor Flores: Reminded colleagues we are able to give directions openly and transparently to staff. Can we bring back emergency moratorium for evictions and homes considering what is happening with ICE. We want to try to find funding for the City to be able to intervene or fix the issues that are happening in the City. He wanted to recognize the state of Salt Lake Park, brough up issues regarding unhoused individuals and upkeep. He wanted to recognize the Public Works staff. Wanted get update on Raul Perez Park. It is a park that fire department was using as a temporary station for the fire department. He would like to get a presentation or report on the status of that. Would also like staff to get a fall cleanup. There are members of our community that are dealing with many issues. We should really look into making sure the problems are solved correctly. Like when it comes to painting the sidewalks, we should be sanding and then painting over. We should be elevating ourselves to these standards and ensuring our staff is providing excellent customer service.
Council Entered in Closed Session on: 9:49pm
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Raymond Garcia v. City of Huntington Park Case No: 25STCV22667
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 2938 E. 60th Place
Agency Negotiator: Ricardo Reyes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ruta Lizet Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 4301 E. 60th Street
Agency Negotiator: Ricardo Reyes, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Jose & Francisca Rosales
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Council Returned from Closed Session at 10:35pm
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
During Closed Session No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Flores adjourned 10:02pm. The next regularly scheduled city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Public Finance Authority Meeting called to order at 10:33pm.
PRESENT: Board members: Karina Macias, Nancy Martiz, Jonathan A. Sanabria; Vice Chair Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez, and Chair Arturo Flores ABSENT: None
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF $1,000,000 FROM THE HUNTINGTON PARK PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY FUND 475 TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
PROJECT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the Director of Finance to allocate funds from the Huntington Park Public Financing Authority Fund 475 towards the Emergency Operations Center Capital Project
MOTION: Board member Sanabria motioned to authorize the Director of Finance to allocate funds from the Huntington Park Public Financing Authority Fund 475 towards the Emergency Operations Center Capital Project. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Martinez. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Board member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Chair Martinez, and Chair Flores.
NOES: Board member(s): None
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Public Finance Authority Meeting was adjourned at 10:35pm.