Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:08 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 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, and Mayor Martinez ABSENT: Council Member(s): Sanabria
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 Councilmember Macias
PRESENTATION(S)
1. PRESENTATION ON AUTISM AWARENESS INITIATIVE AND PROCLAMATION
FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
2. RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK 2026 STATE OF THE
CITY SPONSORS
3. PRESENTATION ON THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK 2026 EARTH DAY
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP EVENT
4. PRESENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK
POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Xochilt Henriquez- Representative of Nonprofit.
2. Carolyn Bardage- Awaiting roof permit with a grant.
3. Rodolfo Cruz- Concerns about the City.
4. Marisela Dias- Complaints and Concerns about PD incident.
5. Adrian Ortega- Small Business owner. Asking about the increase of business license.
6. Maria De Los Angeles- Spoke about RSO and said she does not feel protected.
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. Study Session Meeting April 14, 2026
2. Regular City Council Meeting April 14, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated April 22, 2026
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84360 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6091 STATE STREET, UNITS 1-9 (AMADA
TOWNHOMES)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Final Parcel Map No. 84360 for the creation of one (1) lot for condominium purposes on property located at 6091 State Street, Units 1-9 (Amada Townhomes).
PUBLIC WORKS
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH AZTECS TELECOM INC. FOR THE
BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Aztecs Telecom Inc. for the City of Huntington Park Broadband Infrastructure Project, increasing the contract not-to-exceed amount to $17,826,470; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 and all related documents.
MOTION: Councilmember Flores motioned to approve the consent calendar in its entirety. Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion.
Councilmember Martiz and Mayor Martinez approved the motion.
Councilmember Flores and Macias abstained from voting for the motion. Motion failed.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias, and Flores
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN (AAP) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS (HOME)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
2. Approve a Resolution approving the fiscal year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP); and
3. Authorize City Manager to execute all required documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Public Hearing Opened: 7:39pm
Adrian Ortega- Spoke on the Item
Public Hearing Closed: 7:42pm
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz stated that she would like to increase funds for kids and students. Proportion 42K towards the after school and other children’s programs and leave remainder for seniors for their programming. Councilmember Martiz and Mayor Martinez requested to bring back HUD guidelines for modification and review the eligibility for rehab programs. Councilmember Martiz motioned to approve the resolution approving the annual action plan with amendment stated for the public service funding as well as upcoming eligibility criteria changes to include multifamily homes for the rehab programs. Mayor Martinez seconded the motion. Councilmember Macias and Councilmember Flores voted no. The motion failed.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Macias, and Flores
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
MOTION: Councilmember Macias and Councilmember Flores stated that they do not want to remove any funding for senior programming and would rather proportionate general fund money to fund the children and youth programming. Mayor Martinez motioned support
resolution but adds change eligibility to review and be able to expand funding for rental units. Councilmember Macias seconded the motion. Councilmember Martiz raised concerns about timeline and lack of flexibility. Director Morales stated that we do have flexibility, or timeline soon. However, due to nature of the change we would have to wait 30 days. Councilmember Martiz abstained.
Councilmember Macias, Flores, and Mayor Martinez voted yes. The motion passed.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Flores, and Mayor Martinez NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): Martiz
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
CITY COUNCIL
2. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CENSURING
COUNCILMEMBER ARTURO FLORES FOR CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN
ELECTED OFFICIAL
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Take public testimony; and
3. Adopt a resolution censuring Councilmember Arturo Flores for conduct unbecoming an elected official and affirming the City Council’s commitment to ethical governance and public accountability.
City Councilmembers Martiz, Macias, and Mayor Martinez took turns reading the entirety of the Resolution 2026-XX titled “RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA,
CENSURING COUNCILMEMBER ARTURO FLORES FOR CONDUCT
UNBECOMING OF AN ELECTED OFFICIAL”
MOTION: Councilmember Macias motioned to approve the resolution.
Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion. Councilmember Martinez voted yes on the motion. Councilmember Flores voted no on the motion. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, and Mayor Martinez NOES: Council Member(s): Flores
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER FLORES STEPPED OUT AT 9:07PM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. CONSIDERATION OF MEASURE A, LOCAL SOLUTIONS FUNDS FOR FY2026- 2027
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the programming of Measure A Local Solutions Funds for FY 2026-2027 MOTION: Councilmember Macias motioned to Approve the programming of Measure A Local Solutions Funds for FY 2026-2027. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, and Mayor Martinez NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores, and Vice Mayor Sanabria
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HOUSING STAFF AUGMENTATION
SERVICES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation DBA Avant-Garde Inc. for Housing Staff Augmentation Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA.
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz motioned to Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Advanced Avant-Garde Corporation DBA Avant-Garde Inc. for Housing Staff Augmentation Services; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA. Mayor Martinez seconded the motion. The motion carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, and Mayor Martinez NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores, and Vice Mayor Sanabria
CITY CLERK
3. COUNCIL NOMINATION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO ARTS
AND THEATRE COMMISSION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Consideration of appointing David R. Hernandez onto the Arts and Theatre Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Flores nominated David R. Hernandez for the Arts and Theatre Commission. Councilmember Martiz motioned to approve the motion.
Mayor Martinez seconded the motion. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Martiz, and Mayor Martinez NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Flores, and Vice Mayor Sanabria
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance: No Report.
City Manager: Introduced new Assistant City Manager Stephany Santin Assistant City Manager: Good evening, I am extremely excited to join the team. I have already had a chance to work with several of the team members, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve the city of Huntington Park.
City Attorney: No Report.
Police: No Report.
Parks and Recreation: Thank you to all who came out to Movie Night. There was a good turnout, and there was an addition of telescopes in the back for the kids to check out the stars. I Also want to thank everyone for the Keller groundbreaking that is coming up on May 7th. The Avila Scholarship is still open and closes on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Community Development: No Report.
Public Works: Welcome Stephany to the team.
City Clerk: Thank you to the city council for filling the commission vacancies. Welcome to Stephany Santin and look forward to collaborating with her.
Communication: Presentation on City’s Operating budget on May 7th @6pm. Inviting public to attend. Continue providing information. We are getting good response on City Wide beautification initiatives. Thank you for supporting children’s festivals. We will keep looking for other options for the community pool. We are also looking for places to use for the Council Meetings during the remodels. Art Walk Festival will be on May 17th. We invited our sister city Rosarito to attend. Deadline in on April 30th to submit. For the past few years, we have been trying to unveil a utility box. This year for the 120th anniversary we are looking forward to a larger art walk event.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Thank you everyone! Thank you for your hard work. Whenever I hear that Huntington Parks Residence do not want to be associated with the Huntington Park City Council she always thinks about the staff. How staff shows up every day.
Thank you for holding down the fort. Thank you for leading the change that we have been working towards. Welcome to all the new staff.
Councilmember Macias: Thank you everyone! Have a good night.
Mayor Martinez: Thank you to staff for making sure we are here safe and well. Thank you for volunteers who came out to community clean up. Thank you to colleagues and city staff who came out and helped put that event together. The City’s Beautification investment is staff that is going to go ahead and look at it. Coming up soon we will be recognizing teachers of the year and top students from local schools at the Second Meeting in May. We must communicate with Angela to split the presentations in two to ensure that the meetings end at a normal time.
CLOSED SESSION
Council entered closed session @9:30pm.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54957.6
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Four (4) Matters
Council returned from closed session 9:56pm
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Council Members met in closed session. No reportable items.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned at 9:56pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, May 14th, 2026 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk