Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez presiding.
PRESENT: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Sanabria, and Vice Mayor Martinez ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
CITY OFFICIALS/STAFF: 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 Martinez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice Mayor Sanabria
PRESENTATION(S)
1. PROCLAMATION FOR HEART HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
2. RECOGNITION OF HUNTINGTON PARK HIGH SCHOOL CHEER FOR CIF
CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY
3. PRESENTATION OF AMADA HOMES – CALHOME APPLICANT VETTING &
HOME ALLOCATION PROCESS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Manuel Martinez
2. Uria Blackwell
3. Rosalia
4. Nicolas Faxeria
5. Mario Dominguez- What is the city fiscal status?
6. Cesar Cruz
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 January 27, 2026
2. Regular Public Financing Authority Meeting held January 27, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated February 5, 2026
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE HOUSING STAFF AUGMENTATION
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH AVANT-GARDE, INC.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 with Avant-Garde, Inc., to provide Housing Staff Augmentation Services in the amount of $90,000.
4. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
COMMITMENT OF PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
FUNDS TO PURCHASE AND REHABILITATE DISTRESSED PROPERTIES FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution (Attachment A) committing PLHA Program Funds to purchase and rehabilitate distressed properties for the development of affordable rental housing.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approve the consent calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martinez. Councilmember Flores was not present. Councilmember Macias abstained. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CITY MANANGER
1. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-04 AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 9,
TITLED MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04 amending Title 2, Chapter 9 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approve the consent calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martinez. Councilmember Flores were not present. Councilmember Macias abstained. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
FINANCE
2. APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT
ALLOCATION AND INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK SECTION 115 TRUST FOR OPEB/PENSION
STABILIZATION.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an update to the City’s Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) for the City’s Section 115 Trust for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Prefunding.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an update to the City’s Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) for the City’s Section 115 Trust for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Prefunding. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): Macias
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLATFORM PROPOSED BY SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution approving the adoption of a new Defined Benefit platform for the City of Huntington Park Supplemental Defined Benefit Retirement Plan and related Governmental Excess Benefit Arrangement, and the discontinuance of the Public Agency Retirement System’s (PARS) PARS Retirement Enhancement Plan (REP) and PARS City of Huntington Park Excess Benefit Plan and the related Trusts.
MOTION: Item was pulled
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP AS THE INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR THE CITY’S CASH OPERATING RESERVE PORTFOLIO AS PERMITTED UNDER CALIFORNIA CODE 53601
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to hire Shuster Advisory Group, LLC as the Investment Advisor for the City’s Cash Operating Reserve Portfolio as permitted under California Code 53601.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to hire Shuster Advisory Group, LLC as the Investment Advisor for the City’s Cash Operating Reserve Portfolio as permitted under California Code 53601. The motion was seconded by Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): Macias
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
FINANCE
1. AFTER AUDIT FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 END OF YEAR BUDGET REVIEW OF THE CITY’S OPERATING BUDGET
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Receive and file the Final FY 2024-2025 Budget Status Report through June 30, 2025.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to filed and receive final FY 2024-2025 Budget Status Report through June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
2. FISCAL YEAR 2026 MID YEAR BUDGET STATUS REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Receive and file the FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Status report as of December 31, 2025 and;
2. Approve appropriations
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to receive and file the FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Status report as of December 31, 2025 and; Approve appropriations. The motion was seconded by Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3. APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK RENTAL ASSISTANCE
GUIDELINES FUNDED WITH MEASURE A FUNDS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the city of Huntington Park rental assistance program guidelines funded with measure a funds; and
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing resolution of the city council of the city of Huntington Park, California approving the rental assistance guidelines funded with Measure A funds.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approve the city of Huntington Park rental assistance program guidelines funded with measure a funds; and Adopt a resolution authorizing resolution of the city council of the city of Huntington Park, California approving the rental assistance guidelines funded with Measure A funds.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
CITY CLERK
4. TAKE FROM THE TABLE THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO REJECT
THE SOLE PROPOSAL FOR POLICE TOWING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
THE READVERTISEMENT OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND PLACE THE ITEM ON THE FEBRUARY 24TH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Move to take from the table and agendize the consideration and approval to reject the sole proposal for police towing services and authorize the readvertisement of the request for proposal (RFP) on the February 24, 2026 city council meeting agenda.
MOTION: Item was pulled from Agenda.
5. COUNCIL NOMINATION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO ARTS
AND THEATRE COMMISSION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Consideration of nominee for appointment to the Arts and Theatre Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Macias nominated Marcos Naranjo to the Arts and Theatre Commission. Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to nominate the individual to the Arts and Theatre Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance: Shoutout to Finance staff! We have a lot of long nights throughout the holidays audit. He thanks them for their time, hard work, and for completing project.
City Attorney: No report.
Police: No report.
Parks and Recreation: Saturday, February 21st we will be hosting a toast master Youth Leadership program at Salt Lake Park from 9am-12pm. For youth age 14-18.
Community Development: No report
Public Works: No report
City Clerk: Will be reaching out to Councilmembers regarding boards approval of shifting election dates from June to November. There will be a postcard sent out to residents regarding the shift of election and implementation of districts.
Communication: Calendar of Activities coming up. Round table upcoming Thursday.
Next Tuesday we have a mixer for local artists. Resource fair on February 19th at City hall at 2pm. Coffee with a cop will be returning on February 26th. Community cleanup for February 28th.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Unable to attend Coffee with a Cop. Looking forward to the next event. Great opportunity for everyone to humanize one another. Thank you to Finance for finding a way to bring more money into the community.
Councilmember Macias: Goodnight and Thank you!
Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you to staff for all your work. I ask a lot of you to move forward together in a positive way. Can we fix the false advertisement. [Already been corrected]. He was fortunate his son was able to participate in little dribblers event at parks. Thank you to parents who volunteer to coach their kids.
Mayor Martinez: Thank you staff for making sure we’re here safe and have productive meetings. Had an opportunity to have meeting with City Manager. We want to move forward with public outreach with large issues such as Pacific Blvd, Street Improvements, and Neighborhood watch.
CLOSED SESSION
Council entered closed session @8:50pm.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
Council returned back from closed session 9:08pm
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Council Members met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned at 9:08pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk