Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, June 23, 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, June 23, 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; 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. UNHOUSED REPORT AND ACTIVITY UPDATE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Carlyn Bartellet- Mexico World Cup Complaints/ 4th of July Event.
2. David Sanchez- Noise + Pollution in Community
3. Rudy Cruz
4. Manuel Martinez
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 June 9, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated June 18, 2026
PUBLIC WORKS
3. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 project list for Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and
2. Authorize staff to upload the resolution with the list of streets to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) website, Cal SMART.
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz motioned to approve the consent calendar in its entirety. 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, 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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CITY MANAGER
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election and a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers, and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate the Elections with the Statewide General Election also called to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and Requesting the Board to Render Specified Services to the City Relating to the Conduct of Said Elections; and
2. Adopt a Resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; and
3. Adopt a Resolution providing for the conduct of a special runoff election for elective offices in the event of a tie vote at any municipal election.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to adopt a resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election and a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers, and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the elections with the Statewide General Election also called to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and Requesting the Board to Render Specified Services to the City Relating to the conduct of said elections; adopt a resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; and adopt a resolution providing for the conduct of a special runoff election for elective offices in the event of a tie vote at any municipal election. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. Councilmember Macias voted against the motion. 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
2. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR A HYBRID PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (P3) OPERATING PARTNER FOR THE CITY’S MUNICIPALLY OWNED BROADBAND
ENTERPRISE RECOMMENDATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Affirm the City's policy direction to retain municipal ownership, governance, and strategic control of the City's broadband infrastructure through a municipally owned broadband enterprise leveraging a hybrid public-private partnership (P3) operating model; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified firms capable of operating and supporting the City's broadband network consistent with this policy direction; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to subsequently issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified firms identified through the RFQ process; and
4. Direct the City Manager to negotiate a proposed operating agreement and return to the City Council for approval prior to execution.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to affirm the city's policy direction to retain municipal ownership, governance, and strategic control of the city's broadband infrastructure through a municipally owned broadband enterprise leveraging a hybrid public-private partnership (P3) operating model; authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified firms capable of operating and supporting the City's broadband network consistent with this policy direction; and authorize the City Manager to subsequently issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified firms identified through the RFQ process; and direct the City Manager to negotiate a proposed operating agreement and return to the City Council for approval prior to execution. Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion.
Councilmember Macias asked that we reference Culver City’s RFQ for Municipally owned Broadband Enterprise. 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
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
3. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL
DIGITAL MEDIUMS PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
FOR CITY ONLINE SERVICES, COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, AND MOBILE
APPLICATIONS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Huntington Park Digital Mediums Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions of Use for City online services, communication channels, and mobile applications.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to adopt a resolution approving the City of Huntington Park Digital Mediums Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions of Use for City online services, communication channels, and mobile applications. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. 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
4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 2022-12 WATER QUALITY GREEN STREETS PROJECT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award the construction contract to Excel Paving Company for the construction of CIP 2022-12 Water Quality Green Streets Project for the not-to-exceed amount of $1,572,898; and
2. Approve a 20% construction contingency in the amount of $314,580, 10% project management and inspection in the amount of $157,290, and labor compliance in the amount of $17,970; and
3. Adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract for CIP 2022-12 Water Quality Green Streets Project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement and all change orders in good faith; and
5. Staff recommend City Council adopt the resolution to award a construction contract for CIP 2022-12 Water Quality Green Streets Project.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to award the construction contract to Excel Paving Company for the construction of CIP 2022-12 Water Quality Green Streets Project for the not-to-exceed amount of $1,572,898; approve a 20% construction contingency in the amount of $314,580, 10% project management and inspection in the amount of $157,290, and labor compliance in the amount of $17,970; adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract for CIP 2022-12 Water Quality Green Streets Project; authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement and all change orders in good faith; and adopt the resolution staff recommended to award a construction contract for CIP 2022-12 Water Quality Green Streets Project. Mayor Martinez 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
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 2022-11 LITTER ABATEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award the construction contract to Ace Capital Engineering for the construction of CIP 2022-11 Litter Abatement and Beautification Project for the not-to-exceed amount of $1,183,650.02; and
2. Approve a 20% construction contingency in the amount of $236,730, 10% project management and inspection in the amount of $118,365, and labor compliance in the amount of $15,330; and
3. Adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract for CIP 2022-11 litter abatement and beautification project; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement and all change orders in good faith; and
5. Staff recommend City Council adopt the resolution to award a construction contract for CIP 2022-11 Litter Abatement and Beautification Project.
MOTION: Mayor Martinez motioned to award the construction contract to Ace Capital Engineering for the construction of CIP 2022-11 Litter Abatement and Beautification Project for the not-to-exceed amount of $1,183,650.02; approve a 20% construction contingency in the amount of $236,730, 10% project management and inspection in the amount of $118,365, and labor compliance in the amount of $15,330; adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract for CIP 2022-11 litter abatement and beautification project; authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement and all change orders in good faith; adopt the resolution to award a construction contract for CIP 2022-11 Litter Abatement and Beautification Project; Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement and all change orders in good faith; and adopt the staff recommended resolution to award a construction contract for CIP 2022-11 Litter Abatement and Beautification Project. Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion. The motion was carried by majority vote. 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
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR PUBLIC WORKS YARD ROOF REPLACEMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award the construction contract to Letner Roofing Company for the construction of the Public Works Yard Roof Replacement for the not-to-exceed amount of $391,490; and
2. Adopt a resolution for the approval to award a construction contract for public works yard roof replacement; and
3. Approve a 30% construction contingency in the amount of $117,447, and 10% project management and inspection in the amount of $39,149 MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to award the construction contract to Letner Roofing Company for the construction of the Public Works Yard Roof Replacement for the not-to-exceed amount of $391,490; adopt a resolution for the approval to award a construction contract for public works yard roof replacement; and approve a 30% construction contingency in the amount of $117,447, and 10% project management and inspection in the amount of $39,149. 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
POLICE DEPARTMENT
7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 20 OF TITLE 4 OF THE HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
FIREWORKS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution establishing updated administrative fines for fireworks.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to adopt a resolution establishing updated administrative fines for fireworks. Mayor Martinez 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
HUMAN RESOURCES
8. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS
TO THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park Approving Revisions to the Class Specification for the Position of City Clerk MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park Approving Revisions to the Class Specification for the Position of City Clerk. Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion. Councilmember Macias abstained from voting on the motion. 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 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1. APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE HP WITH YOU COMMUNITY
RESILIENCE PILOT INITIATIVE AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
PARK AND SOUTHEAST LEADERSHIP NETWORK TO CONTINUE
IMPLEMENTING THE “HP WITH YOU” COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PILOT
INITIATIVE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve a one-year extension of the HP With You Community Resilience Pilot Initiative for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and
2. Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement between the City of Huntington Park and Southeast Leadership Network for administration and implementation of the HP With You Initiative through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motion to approve a one-year extension of the HP With You Community Resilience Pilot Initiative for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027; and approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement between the City of Huntington Park and Southeast Leadership Network for administration and implementation of the HP With You Initiative through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AWARD FY26-27 MEASURE A FUNDS
TO THE SALVATION ARMY BELL SHELTER AS THE SUBRECIPEINT TO
PROVIDE UNHOUSED SERVICES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Award a One (1) year subrecipient agreement to provide homeless services by The Salvation Army Bell Shelter for the not-to-exceed amount of $194,910; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Subrecipient agreement.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to award a One (1) year subrecipient agreement to provide homeless services by The Salvation Army Bell Shelter for the not-to-exceed amount of $194,910; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Subrecipient agreement. Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion. 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 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance: No Report
City Manager: No Report
City Attorney: No Report.
Police: For June 24th FIFA game, we will be in communication with Mutual Aid to conduct crowd control and contain activities that might get out of control. There will be limit passing capacity on Pacific Blvd temporarily during and post the soccer game.
City Clerk: Nothing to report.
Parks and Recreation: The city will be safely celebrating at a watch party scheduled at Guajillo’s restaurant on Wednesday, June 24th and La Casita on Thursday, June 25th. We would also like everyone to join us on Thursday, July 2nd for the Independence Day celebration drone show and celebration.
Community Development: No Report.
Public Works: No Report
Communication: On Thursday, June 25th we will be a Pacific partners’ meeting at Guajillo’s restaurant. On Thursday, June 25th, we will also be hosting a “Coffee with a Cop” event at the Starbucks inside of Target on Randolph. On July 2nd, we will be hosting a drone show for the Independence Day celebration. Services at City Hall will be relocated to modular buildings behind City Hall on July 6th. All City Council Meetings, and City Commission meetings will also be moved to Raul Perez Park until the end of the City Hall remodel.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: I wanted to share about this weekend it was very beautiful seeing the community event in our neighboring city. It was nice seeing the open street events and the people of the community and local communities coming out. Want to see about partnering with the neighbors. This was a reminder of local hazards such as the Boyle Heights fire. Thinking about the 4th of July event wanted to see what staff can do to ensure that members of the public are safe.
Councilmember Macias: Thank you to everybody! I wanted to bring up some concerns regarding staff at the watch parties and want to ensure staff are behaving as public servants. Make sure certain activities are monitored and staff behave appropriately and safely.
Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you everybody. Requested update on the conversation Janice Hahn had in regard to the Boyle Heights fire and requested that City Manager gives a report [Assistant City Manager Stephany Santin gave a summary report: Air quality has improved, and communications were sent out to the public].
Mayor Martinez: Thank you staff for making sure we have a successful event at Raul Perez Park. Thank you to staff for assisting with the community events. If we could host an open community event ourselves, maybe at Salt Lake Park it would be appreciated.
He also wanted to add a Study Session about the My Huntington Park App, particularly the bulky pickup item. Lately, they are not being picked up.
CLOSED SESSION
None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 9:18pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 @6pm at Raul Perez Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk