CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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 (arrived 6:10pm), 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 Vice Mayor Martinez.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK KEY CLUB FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
2. PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS OF THE NOVEMBER 16
SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC DAY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
3. PRESENTATION BY ALLIANCE BUILDING SOLUTIONS (ABS) REGARDING A
PROPOSED CITYWIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCY PROJECT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people/ person provided public content:
1. Gloria Rodriguez- concerns about district.
2. Rodolfo Cruz- concerns about the city.
3. Susane Useda- concerns about ticket.
Public Comment was paused at 6:58pm for the Public Hearing Item which had a hard stop at 7pm.
PUBLIC HEARING [7pm Hard Start]
CITY COUNCIL
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION INITIATING THE
PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING COUNCIL DISTRICT AREAS AND ELECTIONS
BY-DISTRICT AREAS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conducted the required public hearings as outlined in Elections Code 10010, soliciting input from the residents of the City of Huntington Park.
Presentation was conducted.
Public Hearing Opened
1) Carlos Cordova- Would like more information regarding the districts. 2) Yanina Gonzalez- Not in favor of maps or zones.
3) Ruby Cruz- concerns about the maps.
4) Aida Vega- Worried about future youth who want to run for Huntington Park Council 5) Valdomero Capiz6) Esperanza Rodriguez- 30 year resident not in favor. 7) Jane Doe- not in favor of districts.
8) Jane Doe- not in favor of districts.
9) Maria Cubarubias- Not in favor of districts.
10)Celia Rivas
11)Maria Maganone
Councilmember Macias stated that she believes that the vote of districts should be voted on by the people. She would like answers from some legal! Councilmember Martiz stated that she is in support of districts because it provides stronger representation for the individual neighborhoods. It also provides stronger control for the residents of Huntington Park. If individuals see that their representative is not serving the neighborhood then they have more control and authority to remove them.
Councilmember Sanabria stated that he has had concerns regarding the contracts that were implemented beforehand. Utilized the example of the aquatics center and bus company as examples. He emphasized how the youth will now be able to access the politics easier because it will be more affordable for them to enter politics.
Vice Mayor Martinez having districts will be a benefit for the residence. But we should increase the information that people can access. It will lower the cost of campaigns for the individuals seeking to get involved.
Mayor Flores would like that all materials regarding districts are translated to Spanish.
Social Media posts and presentations would like it to be translated. When it comes to districts in Huntington Park it is difficult to be in a position of leadership for a city that has had the number of scandals this city has been dealing with. Scandals like the Efren Martinez scandal and the Ice National campaign. We had people come in thinking this was a bad thing, but with districts local leaders can run. By implementing districts new leaders can come in and make their difference. The council will still have the same authority regarding of the districts. But now representation will be by region. By implementing districts our children regardless of income will be able to be councilmembers.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONT)
1) Tommy Favive- presentation of building solutions. Represents Alarm Building Solutions.
2) John Doe- would like to volunteer.
3) Jane Doe- Construction company has been there parked for two weeks and hasn’t been working. They removed grass but haven’t fixed it.
4) Jane Doe- Why are presentations sent to the back and not to the front. 5) Jane Doe- You all talk about benefits of districts. There are some, but as a 27 year resident she has seen that pacific blvd used to generate a lot of revenue, when there are larger issues. She wants to see the community progress. We have lost a lot of perks the city used to give. She wants to see community programming for youth. 6) Jane Doe- concerns about restrooms in the parade
7) Maria De Los Angeles
8) Jane Doe- Concerns regarding parking and the RSO.
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. Special City Council Meeting held November 12, 2025
2. Special City Council Meeting held November 7, 2025
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated November 20, 2025
2. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING A PORTION OF TITLE 8 “BUILDING REGULATIONS”
OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTERS 1, 1A, 1B, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, AND 20, AND REPLACING IT WITH NEW CHAPTERS 1, 1A, 1B, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, AND 20 IN LIEU THEREOF, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, CONSISTING OF CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING
CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE,
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND CALIFORNIA
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2026-16, amending a portion of Title 8 “Building Regulations” of the Huntington Park Municipal Code by repealing Chapters 1, 1A, 1B, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, and 20, and replacing it with new Chapters 1, 1A, 1B, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, and 20 in lieu thereof, and adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code, consisting of California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Fire Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code; and
2. Instruct the City Clerk to certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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. Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-14 by title.
PUBLIC WORKS
5. REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR KELLER
PARK, AND RESTROOM RENOVATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Reject the bid received for RFP No. PW 02-2025;
2. Authorize staff to modify the project scope of work for an amended RFP;
3. Authorize staff to re-advertise the RFP through Planet Bids.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motioned to approve consent calendar.
Councilmember Sanabria seconded the motion. Councilmember Macias abstained from voting. The motion was carried by majority vote.
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)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 (ZONING) OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 2, TO UPDATE ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNIT ORDINANCE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony; and
2. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending the Huntington Park Municipal Code by adding a new chapter relating to the regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units; and
3. Schedule the second reading and adoption of said ordinance for the next City Council meeting.
Public Hearing Opened: 8:54pm
1. None
Public Hearing Closed: 8:55pm
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:
2. Conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2025-14 and take public testimony; and
3. 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: Mayor Flores brought up concerns regarding height limitations for ADUs. Mayor Flores motioned to move item to the December 23rd City Council Meeting. Mayor Flores retracted the motion. Councilmember Sanabria motioned to move item to January 13th. Councilmember Macias suggested a special meeting.
Mayor Flores motioned to consider item on December 23rd and have applicant come present. Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion. Mayor Flores doesn’t like that the this it being framed like the applicant didn’t show up and wasn’t prepared. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores.
NOES: Council Member(s): Vice Mayor Martinez and Mayor Flores
END OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CITY MANAGER
1. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15 AMENDING ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2 OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Review and discuss the proposed amendment to the Huntington Park Municipal Code addressing City Council Compensation.
MOTION: Mayor Flores asked if we do this every year or every few years.
Councilmember Sanabria motioned to pass a 5% increase, first increase since 2022 of Councilmembers payroll which won’t go into effect until January 1, 2027. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. Councilmember Macias voted against the motion. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): Macias
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONT)
1. Matero- member of Caracole.
2. John Doe
3. Jane Doe
4. Jasmin Gonzalez
5. Lilia Delgado
6. John Doe
2. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16 CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 14 OF TITLE 2, ENTITLED CITY PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL POLICY, OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Review and discuss the proposed ordinance 2025-16.
1. MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria and Martiz state they believe that city promotional items should include all councilmembers names not just some.
Councilmember Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores state they have their indifference and believe that individual councilmembers should be allotted their personal items to give out in their events. The motion failed.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria
NOES: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
STUDY SESSION
1. None
END OF STUDY SESSION
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION REVISING FEE
AMOUNTS FOR CITY SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution Revising Fee Amounts for City Services in Accordance with the City of Huntington Park Master Fee Schedule
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez moved to Adopt a Resolution Revising Fee Amounts for City Services in Accordance with the City of Huntington Park Master Fee Schedule. 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): None
HUMAN RESOURCES
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW
CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF
PAYROLL SUPERVISOR
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park Approving New Class Specification and Salary Range for the Position of Payroll Supervisor.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motion to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park Approving New Class Specification and Salary Range for the Position of Payroll Supervisor. 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
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $175,000 FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S HOLIDAY PARADE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve additional budget appropriation of $175,000 for Fiscal Year (FY 25/26) to account No.111-0310-466.55-35
2. MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to approve additional budget appropriation of $175,000 for Fiscal Year (FY 25/26) to account No.111-0310- 466.55-35. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
NOES: Council Member(s): Macias
PUBLIC WORKS
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH AZTECS TELECOM INC. FOR THE CITY’S BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the negotiated Public Works Construction Agreement with Aztecs Telecom Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $15,611,325 for the City’s Broadband Infrastructure Project, consistent with the requirements of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Federal Funding Account (FFA) grant and the City’s broadband deployment goals; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all related documents necessary to implement the project.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Martinez motioned to approve the negotiated Public Works Construction Agreement with Aztecs Telecom Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $15,611,325 for the City’s Broadband Infrastructure Project, consistent with the requirements of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Federal Funding Account (FFA) grant and the City’s broadband deployment goals; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all related documents necessary to implement the project. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Sanabria, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Flores
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
5. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
NORTH STAR LAND CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the North Star Land Care Professional Services Agreement (“PSA”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the North Star Land Care Professional Services Agreement.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to Approve the Second Amendment to the North Star Land Care Professional Services Agreement (“PSA”) with a date to review prior to March 31, 2026; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the North Star Land Care Professional Services Agreement..
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, and Vice Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): Mayor Flores
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
1. None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Parks and Recreation: Thanked everyone who attended Tree Lighting especially to staff who assisted. Upcoming Saturday is the Winter Wonderland toy giveaway at Salt Lake Park which will take place from 8am to 1pm.
Communication: Home Christmas Decoration Parade submission. Parade on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. Advertised district-based elections every other day via social media, and emails. We also held a workshop where 16 people showed up, and planning another one for next week. We are going to develop a Q&A.
City Manager: Wished Everyone a Happy Holidays and Wish Vice Mayor a Happy Birthday!
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Angelica Garcia- Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Mark Medrano- Alliance Building Solutions Concerns
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Macias: Have a good night!
Councilmember Martiz: Thank you for everyone and Thank you Council for the conversations tonight.
Councilmember Sanabria: Thank you staff! You are the heros each and everyday! Vice Mayor Martinez: Thank you, staff! Have a good night! Mayor Flores: Pacific Blvd vacancies are high! Can we look into removing parking fees! We had a presentation by alliance company. If we can get that Item back on a regularly scheduled agenda. Thank you to residence for feedback about seeing Keller Park and Salt Lake Park safer and improved. See you guys on Saturday during the Christmas parade. Good Night!
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Flores adjourned 10:43pm. The next special city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk