Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 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: Pat Jacquez- Nares Interim City Clerk; Manuel Cruz Nieto Deputy City Clerk; Cynthia Norzagaray Parks and Recreation Director; Gerardo Lopez Public Works Director; Louis Morales Community Development Director; Karina Ruedas Human Resources Director; Sergio Infanzon Communications Director; Andrew Sarega City Attorney; 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 Councilmember Flores
PRESENTATION(S)
1. PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) 2026
2. COMMUNITIES BETTER ENVIRONMENT (CBE)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Rodolfo Cruz
MEETING RECESSED: 6:25pm
MEETING RECONVENED: 6:30pm
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 July 14, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated July 23, 2026 MOTION: Councilmember Flores 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, 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)
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT REFUSE CHARGES PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-2.112 OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK’S MUNICIPAL CODE (172.54
REFUSE COLLECTION FEES)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-39, Directing the County Assessor to include delinquent refuse collection fees as a special assessment to be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes (172.54 Refuse Collection Fees).
Public Hearing Opened: 6:32pm
No Public Comments provided.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:33pm
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 resolution authorizing collection of delinquent refuse collection fees as a special assessment to be collected at the same time and in the manner as county taxes. The motion was seconded Councilmember Flores. 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
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND
ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK STREET LIGHTING, PARKS, AND LANDSCAPING SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Take public testimony; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-40, Establishing and Ordering the Levy and Collection of the Annual Special Tax for the City of Huntington Park Street Lighting, Parks and Landscaping Special Tax District for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027.
Public Hearing Opened: 6:34pm
Rodolfo Cruz
Public Hearing Closed: 6:38pm
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz expressed her concerns stating that lighting is necessary in the City of Huntington Park. Mayor Martinez mentioned his concerns regarding lighting at Veterans Park. Councilmember Flores expressed his concerns about how the funding was approved with the notion that the bulk of the funding raised would be spent on lighting not landscaping. Mayor Martinez motioned to approve the Item with the amendment to allocate more funding towards lighting not landscaping. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores. 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
CITY MANAGER
3. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4 OF
THE HUNTINGTON PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF
THE CITY MANAGER
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Introduce, by title only, and waive further reading of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 4 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code regarding the removal of the City Manager; and
3. Direct staff to return the ordinance for second reading and adoption.
Public Hearing Opened: 6:45pm
Rodolfo Cruz
Public Hearing Closed: 6:47pm
MOTION: Councilmember Flores stated that he supports the transition. Vice Mayor Sanabria stated that he also supports the protection for the City Manager. Councilmember Martiz stated the importance of retaining professionals. Councilmember Martiz stated how councils are temporary. Mayor Martinez states how he supports the motion.
Councilmember Martiz stated that performance review should be taken into consideration when planning for succession. City Attorney explained the interim/ acting City Manager appointment process.
Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Introduce, by title only, and waive further reading of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 4 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code regarding the removal of the City Manager; and direct staff to return the ordinance for second reading and adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores. Councilmember Macias motioned against 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): Macias
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s): None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NEW
CLASSIFICATION, CLASS SPECIFICATION, SALARY GRID NUMBER AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF CRIME ANALYST; APPROVING AN
UPDATED SALARY GRID NUMBER AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2009-36.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park approving the new classification, class specification, salary grid number and salary range for the position of Crime Analyst and approve an updated salary grid number and salary range for the position Senior Maintenance Worker.
MOTION: Councilmember Martiz motioned to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park approving the new classification, class specification, salary grid number and salary range for the position of Crime Analyst and approve an updated salary grid number and salary range for the position Senior Maintenance Worker. 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
FINANCE
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FIXING THE ANNUAL PENSION TAX RATE TO PAY THE CITY’S PENSION OBLIGATION BOND
ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE AND A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-41, Fixing the Rate of Taxes to Pay the Cost of the Public Employees Retirement System for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Levying Taxes for said Retirement System to the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2026.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to continue to the next meeting. 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
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FIXING THE ANNUAL PENSION TAX RATE TO PAY THE CITY’S PENSION OBLIGATION BOND
ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE AND A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, Fixing the Rate of Taxes to Pay the Cost of the Public Employees Retirement System for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Levying Taxes for Said Retirement System to the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
PUBLIC WORKS
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MOU TO ENTER INTO
PARTNERSHIPWITH TREEPEOPLE FOR TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Park and Tree People to continue their partnership on a U.S. Forest Service-funded tree planting program.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve the MOU and any related documents necessary to implement the agreement and carry out the tree planting program in accordance with its terms.
MOTION: Councilmember Flores motioned to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Park and Tree People to continue their partnership on a U.S. Forest Service-funded tree planting program and authorize the City Manager to approve the MOU and any related documents necessary to implement the agreement and carry out the tree planting program in accordance with its terms. 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 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager: Take a second to welcome our Interim City Clerk Pat Jacquez- Nares.
City Attorney: No Report.
Public Works: No Report
Community Development: No Report
Police: No Report
Finance: No Report
City Clerk: No Report
Parks and Rec: Friday, August 7th we will be kicking off our summer night’s events.
Saturday, August 8th we will be hosting our back-to-school event at Salt Lake Park, where we’ll be giving backpacks. Friday, August 14th will be movie night at Salt Lake Park.
Communication: Good Evening. National Night Out will be taking place on Tuesday, August 4th at 5pm at Freedom Park. We will also continue to have the program “Run with Us” at the high school track. We invite the community to run with us on Saturdays that is open at 8am. The city will be hosting another back-to-school event on August 13th from 2- 4pm with “HP with You” at Freedom Park. We will also be having a Civic Leadership Academy program, it will be 6 weeks, and we include sessions for individuals to learn about how the city functions.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: She wanted to give some feedback. She attended the public workshop and got feedback regarding the 5K. There was a lot of feedback in terms of the route. As we organize the 5K, we are partnered with an organization that can produce a very good 5K for the members of the public. She provided some of that feedback, but as we think about the route we should take into consideration portable restrooms. There is opportunity to reach out to the community leaders and deliver something that our residents would like. She would also like to provide feedback on the Civic Leadership Workshop. She would like it to be approachable to all members of the public, not just individuals with an interest in government or in the field of public administration. If possible, she would like to add a theme to the workshops, this allows different departments to focus on one aspect per department and allows our residents to become more engaged.
Councilmember Macias: She wished everybody a good evening.
Councilmember Flores: He welcomed Interim City Clerk Pat Jacquez- Nares. If we could get an HR report of all the vacancies in the city in various departments it would be appreciated.
Vice Mayor Sanabria: Thank you staff for all the work that you have done.
Mayor Martinez: Thank you for making sure we are here safe. Thank you for posting all the events on social media. That means the city is doing good providing excellent resources to the members of the community.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Ricardo Reyes, City Manager, Karina Rueda, Human Resources Director, and Andrew Sarega, City Attorney Unrepresented employees: All employees covered by the City’s Non-Represented Compensation Plan
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No Reportable Action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Caldon at 8:02pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 @6pm at Raul Perez Park.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat Jacquez- Nares, Interim City Clerk