Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California; Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez presiding.
PRESENT: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, 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; 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. SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELESS OPEN STREETS EVENT 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Eddie Benitez- Concerns about Tree Shavings near his house.
2. Victor Ramirez
3. Rudy Cruz- Cost for the Art Walk.
4. John Doe- Parking is bad, asking for update on Measure PP.
5. Ms. Cobarubias- Rental assistant program is not responding.
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 28, 2026
2. Regular City Council Meeting May 12, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated May 19, 2026
HUMAN RESOURCES
3. AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE CORRECTED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR WITH ANA KARINA RUEDA
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a corrected employment agreement with Ana Karina Rueda, Human Resources Director, correcting the annual salary amount from $161,733 to $173,024; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the employment agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Direct staff to make any necessary personnel and payroll record adjustments consistent with the corrected agreement.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approve the consent calendar in its entirety. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz.
Councilmember Macias abstained from voting on the motion.
Councilmember Flores was absent. 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)
NONE
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PROVIDE DIRECTION, TAKE PUBLIC
INPUT, AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE
FINAL CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Review and Present the Draft FY 2026 – 2027 Proposed Budget; and
2. Direct the City Manager and Director of Finance to make any final revisions to the Proposed Budget, as necessary. If no revisions are required, consider and approve the resolutions adopting the City of Huntington Park’s Fiscal Year 2026–27 Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and
3. Adopt a Resolution adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, Making Appropriations for the Conduct of City of Huntington Park Government, Establishing Policies for the Administration of the Adopted Budget, and for other Budget Related Purposes; and
4. Adopt a Resolution Establishing the GANN appropriation limit pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIIB for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz stated how the parking program will require robust program with a multi prolonged approach. She also stated how the skate park concept should be part of future budgeting conversation. Councilmember Macias asked for a status on the parking permit program. Community Development Director Louis Morales said he needs to investigate how much money will be needed.
Councilmember Macias also asked if there will be more funds to go into the “HP with You” program. Councilmember Macias also requested an update on the Water Wells presentation. Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Review and Present the Draft FY 2026 – 2027 Proposed Budget; and Direct the City Manager and Director of Finance to make any final revisions to the Proposed Budget, as necessary. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. Councilmember Flores was absent. 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
PUBLIC WORKS
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
BUS SHELTER STANDARD AS CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK BUS SHELTER
STANDARD
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a resolution adopting the County of Los Angeles Bus Shelter Standard as City of Huntington Park Bus Shelter Standard.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to adopt a resolution adopting the County of Los Angeles Bus Shelter Standard as City of Huntington Park Bus Shelter Standard. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. Councilmember Macias voted against the motion stating her concerns regarding the design.
Councilmember Flores was absent. 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
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
PARKS AND RECREATION
1. 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 at the continued payment rate of 1% of total farmers market income, with the option to revisit fees; and
2. Authorize City Manager to execute Agreement.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approve renewal of the license agreement with Harbor Area Farmers Markets for usage of Salt Lake Park from 2026 – 2029 at the continued payment rate of 1% of total farmers market income, with the option to revisit fees; and Authorize City Manager to execute Agreement.
Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion. 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
3. NOMINATION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS
COMMISSIONS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Consideration, nomination and appointment of Commissioner to fill vacancies in various commissions.
MOTION: None. Councilmember Martiz asked if we could include dates and times in the future. As well as sharing application via emails. Then, Log who has been contacted.
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance: Take the opportunity to thank his staff and directors for assistance with the preparation of the Budget.
City Manager: Due to new legal mandates. He read out the Employment agreement for Ana Karina Ruedas who will serve as the Human Resources Director and her salary adjustment from 161,733 to 173,024 annual salary.
City Attorney: No Report.
Police: No Report.
Parks and Recreation: Thank Council and Directors for participating in the Memorial Event. The department will be opening the link for register in the 5K soon.
Community Development: No Report.
Public Works: Thank you to the public who attended the “Touch a Truck” event last Wednesday. It was a great event.
City Clerk: Primary elections will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. Drop Box is available at the New Start building on Gage Ave. The City Clerk’s page on the website also has tools to find the nearby Vote Center County wise.
Communication: Police Department with be hosting their “Coffee with a Cop” on June 4th from 6pm-8pm at Starbucks on Florence. They will also be hosting another “Coffee with a Cop” on June 25th at the Target. Torch Run will be taking place on Tuesday, June 2nd around 2pm. Participants will be receiving it from Bell PD around 2:30pm. Thank you to everyone who participated at the Art Walk.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Macias: Thank you everyone! Have a good night.
Councilmember Martiz: Wants staff to give us an update on the library. Many residence believe that it is a City of Huntington Park project; however, it is a county project.
Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you to staff for all the work that they did on the budget.
Thank you so much for staff for the work that has been done at the various events. The artists from Rosarito were very cool. Maybe we could attend one of Rosarito’s events one day. Memorial Day Service event was great. “Touch a Truck” event was great. He mentioned how his son was recruiting kids from the playground to blow the horn on one of the vehicles. Vice Mayor asked questions regarding the PD fundraising event at the “Carniceria” near Salt Lake Park. Thank you all so much for the work you all do.
Mayor Martinez: Thank you to staff for making sure we’re here safe. Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the Art Walk. The event is growing and people like it. Mayor Martinez had the opportunity to attend the Gateway COG and advocate for the South East Light Rail line. We have an administration that has placed a lot of projects on hold. He mentioned how the cities of Artesia, Cerritos, and Downey make it a habit to meet with their representatives, and this leads to potential securing in funding and wanted to see how Huntington Park could do something similar with our federal, state, and county representatives. The City Manager, Mayor, and Vice Mayor should make it a habit to visit them on an annual basis.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Various Matters
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Council met in Closed Session to discuss employee discipline matters. No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned at 8:49pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 @6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk