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CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, October 28, 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.
Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office either in person at 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California or by telephone at (323) 584-6230.
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.
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
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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
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Arturo Flores
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Council Member Jonathan A. Sanabria
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Nancy Martiz
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION(S) AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. RECOGNITION OF FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOR ONGOING COMMUNITY
CONTRIBUTIONS
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.
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 September 23, 2025
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FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated October 22, 2025
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. TRANSITION TO BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS SYSTEM
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Receive and file a presentation by National Demographics Corporation on Federal Voter Rights Act and California Voter Rights Act requirement for transitioning to by-district elections, along with demographics data for the City of Huntington Park
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CITY MANAGER
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
SALARY RANGES FOR THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE (SALARY GRID 228,
NON-REPRESENTED COMPENSATION PLAN)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the salary ranges for the classifications of Assistant Director of Community Development and Assistant Chief of Police, aligning both to Salary Grid 228 under the Non-Represented Compensation Plan (2023–2033); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take any necessary steps to effectuate the intent of the City Council’s action, including updating the City’s Classification and Salary Plan and implementing administrative measures essential to carry out this amendment.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2. APPROVAL OF CITY MEMBERSHIP IN THE GATEWAY CITIES AFFORDABLE
HOUSING TRUST JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to join the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement in the form acceptable to the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized payment of the City’s membership fees in the amount of $15,000 for FY 2024-25 and $15,465 for FY 2025-26, for a total of $30,465.
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
STUDY SESSION
1. Automated License Plate Reader Technology Presentation and discussion
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the City Manager’s recommendation of Louis Morales to serve as the City’s Community Development Director; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year employment agreement with Mr. Morales, consistent with the City’s compensation and benefit practices for executive management employees.
COMMUNICATIONS
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH FUERZA FOUNDATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTION OF THE 2025 HOLIDAY PARADE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate final cost and enter into an agreement with Fuerza Foundation for the planning and production of the 2025 holiday parade.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ACCEPT REIMBURSABLE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000 FROM THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT YEAR 2024, AND TO APPROVE THE
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION TO
UTILIZE THESE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE EQUIPMENT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Accept the reimbursable grant funding in the amount of $55,000; and
2. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $55,000 for the purchase of Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) for the police department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to be designated as the Grantee Official for the purpose of executing grant objectives, grant agreement, and documentation; and
4. Authorize the Chief of Police to purchase the equipment.
PUBLIC WORKS
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Municipal Engineering Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA.
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD A JANITORIAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Ultimate Maintenance Services for Janitorial Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement.
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FINANCE
6. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Q1 BUDGET REVIEW OF THE CITY’S OPERATING BUDGET
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Receive and file the FY 2025-2026 Q1 Budget Status Report
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $140,000 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TYLER TECHNOLOGIES ERP SYSTEM
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve additional budget appropriation of $140,000 For Fiscal Year (FY 25/26) to account #787-8951-419.43-15
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Nancy Martiz
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Jonathan A. Sanabria
Vice Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Mayor Arturo Flores
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Huntington Park City Council will adjourn the meeting to a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 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 23rd day of October 2025.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk