Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 5:11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Raul Perez Park located at 6204 S Alameda St, Huntington Park, CA; 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; Cosme Lozano Chief of Police; Cynthia Norzagaray Parks and Recreation Director; Andrew Sarega City Attorney; Karina Ruedas Human Resources Director; Sergio Infanzon Communications Director; 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. PROCLAMATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH 2026
2. RECOGNITION OF GAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM
3. PRESENTATION ON AGENDA MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC RECORDS
REQUEST SYSTEM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Carolyn Bandage- requesting drones
2. Alexandra Melgoza
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 23, 2026
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to approved the consent calendar in its entirety. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores.
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 CONSENT CALENDAR
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. HUNTINGTON PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT 2026 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS
ENFORCEMENT DETAIL AFTER ACTION REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Staff recommend the City Council Receive and File the following summary.
MOTION: Council received and filed the following summary.
FINANCE
2. REVIEW OF DELINQUENT REFUSE ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTION TO PROVIDE
FINAL NOTICE PRIOR TO TAX ROLL ASSESSMENT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Receive and file Valley Vista’s list of delinquent refuse collection accounts; and
2. Direct staff to provide final notice to affected property owners that delinquent balances must be paid prior to the August 11, 2026 public hearing to avoid placement on the County property tax roll.
MOTION: Council received and filed.
CITY CLERK
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY’S GOVERNING BOARD (ICRMA) IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the voting delegate and alternate members to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority’s Governing Board (ICRMA).
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to adopt a Resolution amending the voting delegate and alternate members to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority’s Governing Board (ICRMA). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. 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
4. 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: Mayor Martinez motioned to appoint Stephanie Chavez to the Parks and Recreation commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Martiz. 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
END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager: Provided brief report on the highly anticipated Track Nights. Programs will be transitioned fully to the parks department.
City Attorney: No Report.
City Clerk: Statement: After four-and-a-half years of dedicated service I have made the difficult decision to pursue a new professional development opportunity. Serving the residents of Huntington Park and supporting the City Council, City Administration, and the democratic process has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. During my tenure I have had the honor of collaborating with an exceptional team of professionals whose commitment to public service has inspired me every day. I am sincerely grateful for the trust, support and collaboration extended to me by City Staff, department directors, and elected officials. The professional relationships I have developed throughout these years are ones that I will always value and appreciate. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and confident that City will continue to thrive through the dedication and hard work of its employees. I remain committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition and have been here to assist in that transition. With my final day being this Thursday, July 16th, I want to thank the staff, administration, directors, and city council for the opportunity to serve the City of Huntington Park, the community and its residents. It has truly been an honor to contribute to the cities mission and be a part of this organization that is dedicated to public service and leave immense gratitude and respect to everyone that has been part of this journey.
Communication: City Hall services have been moved to the modular base behind the old court building in the parking lot out behind of City Hall. Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm. Lt.
Silveranos has asked about a fireworks forum. It is Thursday, July 16th from 6-7:30pm and will take place at Raul Perez Park. We will also have a Coffee with a Cop event on July 21st @Guajillo’s restaurant from 6pm-8pm. We invite the public. We also have National Night at Freedom Park on Tuesday, August 4th from 5pm-8pm. All this information is posted on social media. Candidate nominations are open until August 7th @5pm. Please call to make an appointment if interested. Lastly, we will begin the surveys for the broadband service.
Parks and Recreation: Wanted to thank everyone including staff, council, and community that participated in the 4th of July event last week. We will also begin our summer night event series on Friday, August 7th. And wanted to wish the absolute best on his future endeavors. His professionalism and mannerism is unparalleled.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Thank you to Eddie for your service. The City of Huntington Park is very lucky to have you as the City Clerk. Especially in the last year for implementing the By-district process and helping protect the democratic process. Making sure we were moving the city to a better place. Please don’t forget about us and will be cheerleading you wherever you go. Also, want to give a shoutout to Jeff and the finance team that we finally implemented this finance system. These types of investments our community members don’t really see, but hopefully they feel when they come with the City. Congratulations to finance and Congratulations to the city.
Councilmember Macias: Wishing everybody a good night. Mr. Sarmiento it has been an honor having you here in the City. It was an honor of being part of the council that was in the initial interview. I know you will be in an amazing rendition wherever you go.
Congratulations on your continued journey on your career. Your professionalism is part of and wanted to thank you for showing your commitment to the community. It has been a great honor and I’m sorry to see you go, it’s a great loss for us here in Huntington Park and I know you will be a great gain to another community. Please always consider Huntington Park your home.
Councilmember Flores: Wants to take time to recognize the amazing work you have done here Eddie. With the City. The city has gone through a few transitions. The one thing I can say about you if your professionalism, your love for the community is something I admire. I once joked that you should run for office, I genuinely think that one day you should step into that role one day. The City is going to have a good addition.
Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you everyone for all that you do. Thank you to the police department for assisting with the fireworks control. Parks and Recreation amazing show, wish it was a little longer. City Manager thanks for letting everyone know what is occurring. Your professionalism is very impressive, and it is very hard to see you go. As opportunities are granted to folks we can’t let them pass. I wish you nothing but the best.
I know you will continue to succeed and serve larger and larger communities.
Mayor Martinez: Thank you staff for having an amazing 4th of July event. City Clerk, you were an amazing city clerk. It was a pleasure to get to know you. You were very professional and I wish you success in life in your next chapter. You did a very good job.
Regarding upcoming elections, in my experience what occurred with the FBI and DA investigation there were a lot of things done wrong behind our backs. I worry that the same group will try to take control of the city and put pressure on directors and the city managers to do stuff behinds out backs. I want to see how the city can have better protection and let the public and council know if stuff is being done wrong. I would like to have reform and ensure that we never have incidents like that never happen again.
CLOSED SESSION
None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:04pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 @6pm at Raul Perez Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk