Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 5:06 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez presiding.
PRESENT: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, 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; Stephany Santin Assistant City Manager; and Ricardo Reyes City Manager.
INVOCATION
Invocation led by Mayor Martinez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice Mayor Sanabria.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 2026 PROCLAMATION
2. NATIONAL OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH 2026 PROCLAMATION
3. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2026 PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Alicia Benaviderz- Lives 2701 Randolph complaints
2. Armando Contreras- Complaints about neighbors
3. Socorro Martinez- lives at 2701 Randolph complaints.
4. Fatima Rodriguez Ortiz- USC student.
5. David Sanchez, PHD- Spoke on ICE Detention Centers.
6. Rodolfo Cruz- Spoke on Aquatic Center investigation.
7. Mary Martinez- Get the vote out campaign, supports 5K event.
8. Maria De Los Angeles- Center Around St. Mathews needs lighting.
9. Maria Covarubias- parking issues w/ people following street sweeper to park.
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
3. Regular City Council Meeting April 28, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated April 22, 2026 Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated May 6, 2026 MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approve the consent calendar in its entirety. Mayor Martinez seconded the motion. Councilmember Macias approved the motion. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
NONE
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. 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).
MOTION: Councilmember Macias motioned to 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). The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
FINANCE
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF UPDATING THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE CITY’S GENERAL PORTFOLIO FOR FY 2025/26 SUBJECT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53601 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 General Portfolio for FY 2025/26.
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 General Portfolio for FY 2025/26. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Macias. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and 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: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approve the staff recommendation for City Council to adopt a 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. The motion was seconded by Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
PUBLIC WORKS
1. 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 amount by $2,215,145, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $17,826,470; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 and all related documents necessary to implement the amendment.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Aztecs Telecom Inc. for the City of Huntington Park Broadband Infrastructure Project, increasing the contract amount by $2,215,145, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $17,826,470; and Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 and all related documents necessary to implement the amendment. The motion was seconded b Vice Mayor Sanabria. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
2. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF WORK PERFORMED FOR CIP 2023-01 SB1
STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve acceptance of work performed by Aneen Construction, Inc. for the construction of the CIP 2023-01 SB1 Street Enhancement 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: Mayor Martinez motioned to Approve acceptance of work performed by Aneen Construction, Inc. for the construction of the CIP 2023-01 SB1 Street Enhancement 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. Councilmember Macias stated that modifications like these need to be brough to council sooner. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. The motion was seconded by Mayor Martinez. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
FINANCE
4. FISCAL YEAR 2026 Q3 BUDGET STATUS REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2026 FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET STATUS REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2026, PRESENTS THE BUDGET VS. ACTUAL REVENUES & EXPENDITURES, BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, AND Q3 CIP BUDGET REPORT.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Receive and file the FY 2026 Q3 Budget Status report as of March 31, 2026 MOTION: Councilmembers received and filed the presentation. Councilmembers Macias,
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria, and Mayor Martinez ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
PARKS AND RECREATION
5. APPROVE RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HARBOR AREA FARMERS MARKETS FOR USAGE OF SALT LAKE PARK FROM 2026 - 2029 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve renewal of license agreement with Harbor Area Farmers Markets for usage of Salt Lake Park from 2026 – 2029; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute Agreement.
1 st MOTION: Mayor Martinez motioned to Approve renewal of license agreement with Harbor Area Farmers Markets for usage of Salt Lake Park from 2026 – 2029; and Authorize City Manager to execute Agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Macias. Vice Mayor Sanabria voted against the motion. The motion failed.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): Vice Mayor Sanabria
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
2 nd MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to provide a week long build up with other local businesses. And approve 1 year option with two one-year options. The motion was not seconded and failed.
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): Vice Mayor Sanabria
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
6. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TACOS N BEER FOR THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY 5K RUN EVENT AND
CELEBRATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Agreement with Tacos N Beer for the 120TH Anniversary 5K Run Event Celebration; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute agreement
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Approve the Agreement with Mariachi 5K for the 120TH Anniversary 5K Run Event Celebration; and Authorize City Manager to execute agreement
AYES: Council Member(s): Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, and Flores
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance: No Report.
City Manager: City Clerk week last week. Wanted to recognize City Clerk team for the work they offer.
City Attorney: No Report.
Police: No Report.
Parks and Recreation: Thank you for input for the 5K so we can get that going. Wanted to mention the grad stage is up and will be on display until June 21st. Due to anticipated renovations at Salt Lake Park, summer camp will be held at Freedom Park.
Community Development: No Report.
Public Works: Remind council about next Wednesday Open House event.
City Clerk: Thank you to City Manager for all their hard work, and thank you to his staff, Communication: We have neighborhood watch meeting at Perez Park. Resource fair on Thursday at freedom park from 2pm-4pm. Will be raffling off a polaroid camera. We have graduation stage ready. Upcoming Sunday will be the Art Festival, our sister city Rosarito will be coming.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Thank you everyone! Have a good night.
Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you staff for all the work that you do. We appreciate public works for all the hard work that they do.
Mayor Martinez: Thank you staff for making sure we’re here safe. Looking forward to the Art Walk. This is an opportunity to uplift Pacific Blvd through the power of art. If we could communicate to all councilmembers so they arrive at appropriate times.
CLOSED SESSION
None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned in the memory of Kevin Gonzalez at 8:18pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk