Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 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, Flores (arrived @ 7:06pm) Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
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; Ricardo Reyes City Manager.
INVOCATION
Invocation led by Mayor Martinez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice Mayor Sanabria.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH PROCLAMATION
2. 9
TH ANNUAL HUNTINGTON PARK INSTITUTE OF APPLIED MEDICINE
PRESENTATION ON HEALTH FAIR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Adrian Perezado- advocate for skate park
2. Miguel Reyes- Upset about dog license increase
3. Amanda
4. Fernando Barera- Parking issues/ Parking Concerns
5. Emmanuel Correa Ruedas
6. Araceli Castillo
7. Luis F. Alonso
8. Rodolfo Cruz
9. Valdomero Capiz- Electric bill comes in the name of apartment owner not tenant.
Would like guidance on how to address this issue.
10.Ms. Covarrubias- Complains about Dial a ride
11.Elizabeth- Caregiver spoke on the handling of Dial a Ride change.
Councilmember Flores arrived @7:06pm following the conclusion of Public Comments.
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 March 25, 2026
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
DESTRUCTION OF BUSINESS RECORDS OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
PARK CITY CLERK AND THE HUNTINGTON PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing and approving the destruction of certain business records no longer required as permitted by the City Retention Schedule.
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY’S GOVERNING BOARD (ICRMA) IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the voting delegate and alternate members to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority’s Governing Board (ICRMA).
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE
OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution providing notice of the intent to withdraw from the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA).
FINANCE
5. CHECK REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated April 8, 2026
PARKS AND RECREATION
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DODGERS DREAM
TEAM PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION FOR THE 2026 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SEASON AT SALT LAKE PARK IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Dodgers Dream team Grant from the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation for the 2026 Baseball season at Salt Lake Park; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all related grant documents.
PUBLIC WORKS
7. RATIFICATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MAYOR’S CITYWIDE BEAUTIFICATION INITIATIVE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution in support of the Mayor’s Citywide Beautification Initiative.
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – MUNICIPAL PROGRAM (AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP34)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Transfer Agreement (Agreement No. 2024MP34) between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City of Huntington Park for the Safe, Clean Water Program – Municipal Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents.
9. CONSIDERATIONAND APPROVAL OF TWO (2) WIRELINE CROSSING
AGREEMENTS WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR OVERHEAD
AND UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATIONS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Wireline Crossing Agreement (Project No. 0808623) with Union Pacific Railroad Company for one (1) overhead fiber optic wireline crossing at Mile Post 7.77 on the La Habra Subdivision; and
2. Approve the Wireline Crossing Agreement (Project No. 0808704) with Union Pacific Railroad Company for one (1) underground fiber optic wireline crossing at Mile Post 8.52 on the La Habra Subdivision; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute both agreements and all related documents.
CITY MANAGER
10. AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER WITH STEPHANY SANTIN
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the City Manager’s recommendation of Stephany Santin to serve as the City’s Assistant City Manager; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year employment agreement with Ms. Santin, consistent with the City’s compensation and benefit practices for executive management employees.
11. AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR WITH ANA KARINA RUEDA
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the City Manager’s recommendation of Ana Karina Rueda to serve as the Human Resources Director; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year employment agreement with Ms. Rueda, consistent with the City’s compensation and benefit practices for executive management employees.
12. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SALARY GRID 178 TO ALIGN WITH SALARY GRID 204 OF THE NON-REPRESENTED COMPENSATION PLAN
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the salary range for the classification of Building Official from Salary Grid 178 to Salary Grid 204 under the Non-Represented Compensation Plan; 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.
MOTION: Councilmember Flores motioned to approve the consent calendar in its entirety. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria.
Council member Macias abstained. The motion carried by majority consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Flores Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR ON-CALL
BUILDING SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Building Plan Check and Building Inspection Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement.
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz motioned to Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Trans Tech Engineers, Inc. for Building Plan Check and Building Inspection Services; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. Councilmember Macias abstained from the motion. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Flores Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
PUBLIC WORKS
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO REALLOCATE $1,000,000 IN
OBLIGATED REVENUE LOSS FUNDS FROM THE REHABILITATION AND
MODERNIZATION OF SALT LAKE PARK MUNICIPAL BUILDING PROJECT
TOWARDS THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER PROJECT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the justification memo for the reclassification of Revenue Loss SLFRF funds.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Approve the justification memo for the reclassification of Revenue Loss SLFRF funds. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
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
3. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THE JOHN ANSON FORD PARK INFILTRATION CISTERN PROJECT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, and Vernon for the maintenance and operations of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and any related documents.
MOTION: Councilmember Flores motioned to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, and Vernon for the maintenance and operations of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and any related documents. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
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
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL AWARD CONTRACT TO DELL
TECHNOLOGIES FOR MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE ACCESS AND SUPPORT, AND APPROVE A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $200,848
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Authorize staff to award a Contract to Dell Technologies to provide full Microsoft Office Suite access and support; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Contract; and
3. Approve a budget appropriation of $200,848 to account 742-9010-419.74-09 MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Authorize staff to award a Contract to Dell Technologies to provide full Microsoft Office Suite access and support; and Authorize the City Manager to approve the Contract; and approve a budget appropriation of $200,848 to account 742-9010-419.74-09. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Flores, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): Macias
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance: No report.
City Manager: Congratulate Trans Tech on receiving contract for building and safety services. They were recently awarded an engineering service agreement. Engineering overseas capital project. CIPs did experience significant delays under prior oversight.
Excited to see the change, working closely with Gerry and Trans tech ensuring projects are completed on time, and transparently.
City Attorney: No report.
Police: Thank you for continued support of Emergency Operation Center project.
Parks and Recreation: Avila Scholarship is open to graduating High School Seniors and encourages everyone to apply who’s eligible. Thank you to Vice Mayor for pushing around Cart on Easter in the heat. It was a very nice event with a ton of eggs and kids and everyone had a very good time.
Community Development: Tomorrow the Rental Assistance Program starts. Applications will be accepted in person and online. This program targets people who are 3% of the AMI. 45K for a family of 4 to qualify. This will be funded by Measure A funds.
Public Works: Thank you council for supporting the department. We have recently purchased a couple electric vehicles. We also just received a truck. On Saturday, the City will be hosting the earth day clean up.
City Clerk: Thank you for council approval of item. We are moving forward to cleaning the house of documents that have exceeded their record retention.
Communication: On Saturday, April 18, 2026, will be the earth day celebration and community clean up on west side of pacific. Bulky Item pick up and drop off will be on April 17th- April 18th, 2026. Following week, residents will have opportunity to drop off bulky items at the yard. Track at the High School has been open. Children’s festival with HP with you event next week. Community Round table for business owners will be held next week. Several other events are coming up as well. Groundbreaking Ceremony for remodel of Keller Park is May 7th and Art Walk on May 17th.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Only female arts commissioner recently resigned due to behavior of the ex-mayor. She is looking for a little more gender balance on the commissions. For Earth Day there will be Movie Screening. Thank you to Sergio! We know its not easy, but it is important for people to know of these communities.
Huntington Park High School just opened a pool, I want to see about engaging and get some workforce opportunity to allow the city residents use the pool.
Councilmember Macias: Thank you everyone! Have a good night.
Councilmember Flores: Welcome aboard to Assistant City Manager and Human Resources director.
Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you to staff for all that you do! I wanted to thank departments for working well with one another. We are looking for solutions to the serious problems that we have in Huntington Park. It was well attended compared to last year. Looks forward to the Art Walk and clean up event. Wanted to bring out the tshirts made for cleanup. Helpline youth counselling was awarded contract by gateway cities to conduct some of the Renters Protection Homelessness Prevention funds from LA CASTA. I wanted to flag the fix it fair, very good idea on their part.
Mayor Martinez: Thank you staff for making sure we’re here safe. In regard to the Holiday Parade, he would like a study session at the next regularly scheduled meeting regarding feedback on the parade moving forward. He has been getting a lot of complaints for Pet Fees. Why do we have to pay for petfees? Is there a way to waive the fees. Renovating Recreational Center, there is a basketball league player who got injured and would like to ensure that it is assessed and addressed. Looking forward to Earth Day.
CLOSED SESSION
Council entered closed session @8:38pm.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
Number of Potential Cases: 2
Council returned from closed session 9:21pm
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Council Members met in closed session. No reportable items.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned at 9:21pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk