CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, November 12, 2025
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:07 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 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; Louis Morales Interim Community Development Director; Cosme Lozano Chief of Police; 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 Flores
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Flores.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. None
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to add two presentations to the Special Agenda. 1: Unhoused Outreach Efforts (Inner City Visions) and 2) Residential Parking Permit Program (C&R). 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.
Unhoused Outreach Effots (Inner City Visions)
1. Residential Parking Permit Program (C&R)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people/ person provided public content:
1. Ms. Ruvalcava- Concerns regarding an ADU and Pending fee she would like waived.
2. Jane Doe- Spoke last minute on Parkland Fee.
3. Jane Doe 2- Concerned about parking and is opposed to program due to limited permitting and cost.
STAFF RESPONSE
Mayor- Would like a presentation on fees for ADU construction
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 October 28, 2025
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated November 5, 2025
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A PAYMENT OF $315,093.31 TO
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Receive and file the Resolution of FA#FA.P00F3609: Pacific Boulevard Pedestrian Improvement Project Final Audit Report; and
Authorize payment of $315,093.31 to Metropolitan Transportation Authority MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve the consent calendar.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez. Councilmember Macias abstained from voting. Councilmember Macias stepped away from the dias. The voting was carried by majority consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores.
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Macias
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
Public Hearing Opened: 8:10pm
1. Jane Doe- asked questions related to districting.
Public Hearing Closed: 8:14pm
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
2. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14 AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 8 OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2025-14 and take public testimony; and
2. Approve the amendments to Chapter 21 of Title 8 of the City of Huntington Park Municipal Code.
Public Hearing Opened: 8:51pm
1. None
Public Hearing Closed: 8:51pm
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to Conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2025-14 and take public testimony; and Approve the amendments to Chapter 21 of Title 8 of the City of Huntington Park Municipal Code. The motion was approved by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores.
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 84285 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7040 NEWELL STREET
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 84285 for the creation of one (1) lot for condominium purposes on property located at 7040 Newell Street.
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz motioned to Adopt a resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 84285 for the creation of one (1) lot for condominium purposes on property located at 7040 Newell Street. 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
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
APPROVING THE WAIVER OF CITY STAFF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES FOR THE ALLIANCE COLLINS FAMILY HIGH
SCHOOL BIKE MEMORIAL EVENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a Resolution waiving fees associated with staff costs from the Police Department and Public Works Department for temporary street closures around Alliance Collins Family High School to accommodate the Bike Memorial Event scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025.
2. MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to Approve a Resolution waiving fees associated with staff costs from the Police Department and Public Works Department for temporary street closures around Alliance Collins Family High School to accommodate the Bike Memorial Event scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. Councilmember Macias had stepped away from the dias. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Macias
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
STUDY SESSION
1. None
END OF STUDY SESSION
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
PUBLIC WORKS
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
ENTRUST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
BROADBAND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Amend the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Entrust to include design engineering for the City’s Broadband Infrastructure Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $879,742.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to finalize terms and execute the professional services agreement.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motioned to Amend the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Entrust to include design engineering for the City’s Broadband Infrastructure Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $879,742.00; and Authorize the City Manager to finalize terms and execute the professional services agreement.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): Macias
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
Council Entered into Closed Session @9:01pm
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Two potential cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Valentine Amezquita v. Eduardo Sarmiento, Et Al.
Case No. 25STCP01557
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Esmeralda Castillo v. City of Huntington Park
Case No. 25STCV05179
Council Returned from Closed Session @9:27pm
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Anticipated Litigation and Pending Litigation no reportable action was taken.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Communications: New City Magazine. It has a summary of all the events, programs, projects, and financial reports that have been presented in the past few months and upcoming months. Upcoming Events coming up. HP with You Drive Through on 11/13; Turkey Distribution on 11/15. Spay and Neuter program on 11/16.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Nothing to Report!
Councilmember Macias: Have a good night!
Councilmember Sanabria: Thank you all for a lively night! Vice Mayor Martinez: Have a good night!
Mayor Flores: Have a good night!
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Flores adjourned 9:33pm. The next special city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk