Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, March 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, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and 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 Councilmember Macias.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES YOUTH HUB INITIATIVE
2. RECOGNITION OF LITTLE DRIBBLERS COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Kathy- Move LA
2. Olga- Innovate Public Schools.
3. Christian- Huntington Park Run Club. I would like an update on usage of track facilities.
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 February 24, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated March 5, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-05 AMENDING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 4 OF THE HUNTINGTONPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TITLED
MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Introduce for second reading, waive full reading, and adopt Ordinance 2026-05 amending Article 4, Chapter 2, Title 4 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code.
1. MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approve the consent calendar in its entirety. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martinz.
Councilmember Macias abstained from the vote. 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
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2019-2020, 2024-2025, AND 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE (CDBG-CV)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
2. Approve a Resolution approving the substantial amendments to the fiscal years (FY) 2019-2020, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 AAP to reprogram funds towards the Keller Park Improvement Project; and
3. Authorize City Manager to execute all required documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Approve a resolution approving the substantial amendments to the fiscal years (FY) 2019-2020, 2024- 2025, and 2025-2026 AAP to reprogram funds towards the Keller Park Improvement Project; and Authorize City Manager to execute all required documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO TRANSFER CASH BALANCES FROM THE GENERAL FUND 111 TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND 115
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize the Finance Department to transfer $3,500,000 from the General Fund cash balance to the General Fund Contingency Reserve
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MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria authorized the Finance Department to transfer $3,500,000 from the General Fund cash balance to the General Fund Contingency Reserve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by majority vote.
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AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
PUBLIC WORKS
1. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF WORK PERFORMED FOR CIP 2022-09 CDBG CHESLEY “CIRCLE” PARK PROJECT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve acceptance of work performed by Green Giant Landscape, Inc. for the construction of the CIP 2022-09 CDBG Chesley “Circle” Park Project; and
2. Authorize staff to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Authorize release of the 5% retention to the contractor 35 days after the effective date of the recordation of the NOC, provided no Stop Notices are filed within the 35-day period.
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria motioned to Approve acceptance of work performed by Green Giant Landscape, Inc. for the construction of the CIP 2022-09 CDBG Chesley “Circle” Park Project; and Authorize staff to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and Authorize release of the 5% retention to the contractor 35 days after the effective date of the recordation of the NOC, provided no Stop Notices are filed within the 35-day period. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Macias. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, Flores, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
Finance Item was pulled from the Agenda and not brought before council.
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance: No report.
City Manager: Happy to Report Chief of Police will be reassigning some of his PSO’s for the Track program while a more permanent solution is found.
City Attorney: No report.
Police: Police Department Traffic Safety team will be holding a DUI check point on Friday, March 20. It is intended to provide education information to motorists but also identify individuals under the influence of substances. The neighborhood watch program meetings are back, first one will be held on Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:30pm at Freedom Park.
Parks and Recreation: Will be having Egg hunt on Saturday, March 28th. We will have pictures with the bunny, the egg hunt by age group, painting and bubbles. Spring camp will be taking place from March 30th to April 3rd, please register online or in person at Salt Lake Park.
Community Development: Update on the Amada Homes. Opened up on Monday, and we’ve received 72 inquires.
Public Works: No report.
City Clerk: County assisted in sending out post cards to registered voters, advising them of the election being moved from June to November to coincide with the President or Governor election of the state. Residents do not need to reregister. Direct office line is on the postcard. Adoption of Magenta Map, we are getting a lot of inquiries asking which district they belong to too. We are currently working with Sergio’s department to communicate this with the public and make it easier to find on the City Website. If residents aren’t sure they can give us a call and we will help them.
Communication: No report.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Wanted an update on dates for the Art Walk. This hasn’t been broadly communicated. She would like to get that on her calendar and ensure the public is notified. She would also like an update on the 5K. More transparent communication.
She would like to see some financial reporting with the HP Contingo program. She would like some information brought back to the council and assessed along with the future budget. Also asked for a park assessment and would like a status update on the park.
She would like transparency for the residents.
Councilmember Macias: Goodnight and thank you!
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Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you! You all did a good job tonight very straight forward.
Have a goodnight.
Mayor Martinez: Follow up on the Art walk. Ask the Arts and Theatre commission to give us an update on the ArtWalk. Thank you to those who came out to the cleanup a few weeks ago, we managed to clear the neighborhoods around Freedom Park. Thank you to Council Member Karina Macias for showing up, He would also like to recognize that this month is women’s history month and if we could add to agenda item to recognize women. Ask Councilmember to recommend women to be recognized for next council meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Council entered closed session @7:34pm.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
Number of Potential Cases: 2
Council returned back from closed session 8:06pm
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Council Members met in closed session to discuss two items under anticipated litigation.
No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned at 8:06pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk