Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:13 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 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, Flores, 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; Karina Ruedas Human Resources Director; Stephany Santin Assistant City Manager; and Ricardo Reyes City Manager.
INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Mayor Martinez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Sanabria.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. 2026 RECOGNITION OF HUNTINGTON PARK VALEDICTORIANS,
SALUTATORIANS, AND TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MARTHA GONZALEZ FOR HER 30 YEARS OF
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK AS A TEACHER,
COORDINATOR AND COACH
3. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Xochilt Henriquez - Help Line Youth Counseling.
2. Yvonne Correa - Called in support of no more than 3 consecutive terms
3. Irma Doe - Called in support of no more than 2 consecutive terms.
4. Rudy Cruz - in support of 2 term limits.
5. Manuel Martinez- In support of 2 term limit for council.
6. Carlos Cordova- In support of 2 term limit. Freedom gate and ADA parking compliance. Why is the gate no longer being opened Ballot measure instructions for residents.
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 May 12, 2026
2. Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated June 3, 2026 MOTION: Councilmember Flores motioned to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz.
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
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
CITY MANAGER
1. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25 SUBMITTING A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO ESTABLISH A LIFETIME LIMIT
FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 (either two or three lifetime terms), submitting a ballot measure to the qualified electors of the City of Huntington Park to amend the Municipal Code to establish a lifetime limit for City Council members; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to transmit the certified resolution and ballot text to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for consolidation with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election; and
3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the mandatory 500-word impartial analysis for the Voter Information Guide.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 8:12pm
1. Rudy Cruz- In Support of Two Terms.
2. Carlos Cordova- Support of Two Terms.
3. Manuel Martinez- Support of Two Terms.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 8:19pm
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria voted to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 ( with condition of two lifetime terms), submitting a ballot measure to the qualified electors of the City of Huntington Park to amend the Municipal Code to establish a lifetime limit for City Council members; Direct the City Clerk to transmit the certified resolution and ballot text to the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk for consolidation with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election; and Direct the City Attorney to prepare the mandatory 500-word impartial analysis for the Voter Information Guide. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. Councilmember Macias abstained from voting on 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
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW
CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF INTERN
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park Approving New Class Specification for the Position of Intern and Salary Grid Number 105.
MOTION: Councilmember Flores motioned to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park Approving New Class Specification for the Position of Intern and Salary Grid Number 105. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Flores, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
PUBLIC WORKS
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
WITH WESTERN SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
CABINETS USING MEASURE M FUNDS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a sole source procurement with Western Systems, Inc. for the purchase of forty-four (44) ATC+ traffic signal cabinets and associated components in the amount of $1,989,562.27; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order and all related documents.
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz motioned to Approve a sole source procurement with Western Systems, Inc. for the purchase of forty-four (44) ATC+ traffic signal cabinets and associated components in the amount of $1,989,562.27; and Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order and all related documents.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. The motion was carried by unanimous vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Flores, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR SALT LAKE PARK RECREATION BUILDING ROOF REPLACEMENT CIP 2025-02
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award the construction contract to Chapman Coast Roof Company, Inc for the construction of Salt Lake Park recreation building roof replacement CIP 2025-02 for the not-to-exceed amount of $600,000; and
2. Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $60,000, and 10% project management and inspection in the amount of $60,000; and
3. Adopt a resolution to award a construction contract for Salt Lake Park Recreation Building Roof Replacement CIP 2025-02.
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz motion to Award the construction contract to Chapman Coast Roof Company, Inc for the construction of Salt Lake Park recreation building roof replacement CIP 2025-02 for the not-to-exceed amount of $600,000; and Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $60,000, and 10% project management and inspection in the amount of $60,000; and Adopt a resolution to award a construction contract for Salt Lake Park Recreation Building Roof Replacement CIP 2025-02. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. Councilmember Macias abstained from voting on 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
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 2025-03 CITY HALL RENOVATION PROJECT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award the construction contract to Leonida Builders, Inc for the construction of CIP 2025-03 City Hall Renovation Project for the not-to-exceed amount of $2,413,805.60; and
2. Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $241,380.56, 5% project management and inspection in the amount of $120,690.28, and labor compliance in the amount of $32,390; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement and all change orders in good faith; and
4. Adopt a resolution to award a construction contract for CIP 2025-03 City Hall Renovation Project.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Award the construction contract to Leonida Builders, Inc for the construction of CIP 2025-03 City Hall Renovation Project for the not-to-exceed amount of $2,413,805.60; and Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $241,380.56, 5% project management and inspection in the amount of $120,690.28, and labor compliance in the amount of $32,390; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement and all change orders in good faith; and Adopt a resolution to award a construction contract for CIP 2025-03 City Hall Renovation Project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was carried by majority vote.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Flores, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS SALES PERMIT
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Fireworks Sales Permit Applications submitted by local non-profit organizations in the City of Huntington Park; and
2. Authorize the Community Development Department to process the applications and conduct the final inspections of the stands.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Approve the Fireworks Sales Permit Applications submitted by local non-profit organizations in the City of Huntington Park; and Authorize the Community Development Department to process the applications with Huntington Park Police Department, Inner City Visions and contingent with Southeast Church if they comply with submitting the correct documents. Additionally did not approve AYSO. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz.
Councilmember Flores motioned against the motion.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): Flores
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
CITY CLERK
5. 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: Councilmember Macias appointed Fernando Morales to the Youth Commission. Councilmember Flores approved the motion. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. The motion was carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Council Member(s): Martiz, Macias, Flores, Vice Mayor Sanabria and Mayor Martinez
NOES: Council Member(s): None
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ABSENT: Council Member(s): None
MOTION: Councilmember Sanabria nominated Stephanie Chavez to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Anticipated appointment date of Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
6. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEE’S
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Assign a new council voting delegate to various committees that were assigned to Council Member Flores.
MOTION: New Delegate for the California Contract Cities Association is Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez. Alternate is All Other Eligible Council Members MOTION: New Delegate for the Independent Cities Finance Authority is Vice Mayor Jonathan A. Sanabria. Alternate is All Other Eligible Council Members.
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance: No Report
City Manager: No Report
City Attorney: No Report.
Police: FIFA World Cup is here. It does bring a lot of activity, excitement, and energy to the community. Particularly games that involve Mexico team. Would like to encourage individuals to celebrate responsibility, and preferably at home. Police Department will be on tactical alert for each of the games and we are in communication with our mutual aid partner agency, and the sheriff department emergency operation bureau to keep them informed on what activities are happening in our community in the event we need additional resources.
Parks and Recreation: Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting events for the “Mundial” World Cup in the upcoming soccer tournaments. It will be in line with the request for supporting local businesses and the theme will be “support local and celebrate global. We will be partnering with local restaurants to host viewing parties, and the first one will be on Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ El Chamizal Restaurant. There will be special, giveaways, and raffles. If anyone is available at 11am or 12pm please join us. We are having our independent day celebration at Salt Lake Park. There will be no fireworks, but we will be having a drone show. Our last drone show was awesome, and this one will be just like that. We will be having local performances by HP residents. There is a large amount of talent applications we received, and some of their videos are very phenomenal.
We have the registration open for 5K, La Pacific Mariachi, and that is taking place Saturday, September 19th, 2026. The flyer is forthcoming online for registration.
Community Development: No Report.
Public Works: No Report
City Clerk: Recent Local Elections that occurred in June went on without a hitch at the local vote centers. We visited periodically throughout the day and evening. We will be right back at it and bringing some resolutions to consolidate elections for November.
There will be three seats up, including one special seat for an unexpired term. We will work with communication teams to start getting work out early to identify any vote centers and even move some locations into the districts per the City Manager’s Direction to make it as accessible as possible for the districts who seats are up for election.
Communication: Tommorow we have groundbreaking for Broad Band Project it will be at 8am at Keller Park. On Thursday, we will have a series of events including a Senior Workshop for Climate Change presented by Gateway and SELA region. We also have on Thursday @6pm we our Second Quarterly mixer for local artists. Last time we had about 35 attendees. This time we expect to have a little more than that. People have been RSVPing. We are going to have some music from Margarita De Luna so you are invited.
This will be out last meeting we will be hosting at City Hall. The next City Council Meeting will be hosted at Raul Perez Park. We will be relocating all services to the rear of the building in the parking lot area. We can partner with New Start or neighboring city recreation departments for partner for use of pool in the summer.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Thank You Sergio for all the research you’ve done. It must’ve not been easy. However, I still have that sense of commitment to the community that even if we were unable to get a pool in our backyard, at least we can make the resource available for community members. Thank you for the mixer, I am very excited. I will try to make it, I have work on Thursday in Burbank, but I will try to be here by 6pm. The last Art Mixer we had really encompassed why we have an Art’s Commission and an Art Walk and all the talent that was in the room and seeing all the different types of artists connecting in one space was very powerful. I also encourage staff and council members to attend if you can. Thank you all for your support with pride month, and all the other initiatives. For everybody’s support on getting this Term Limit Ballot Measure before the residents decide. It is really a game changer for Huntington Park. Have a good night and thank you all for your hard work.
Councilmember Macias: Have a good night. The aquatic center is still a possibility, and looks forward to that in the future.
Councilmember Flores: Thank you all for all you do. Have a good night! Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you staff. Thank you all you are here every single day doing the great work. The only thing I would recommend is we get ready for next year. I think it would be easier for Police to catch illegal fireworks if we didn’t have fireworks in this community. Have a great night!
Mayor Martinez: Brought up Issue regarding Veterans Park. A few of the crossing lights are not working. His sister saw a youth cross attempting to cross the street. Lets get these fix but also would like to ensure we check the lights on a quarterly basis and ensure that they are fixed. Vice Mayor will be in attendance for the city. He’ll be out of town until Monday.
CLOSED SESSION
None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned at 9:18pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 @6pm at Raul Perez Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk