Tuesday Meeting of the
City of Huntington Park City Council
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California was called to order at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 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; 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 Vice Mayor Sanabria
PRESENTATION(S)
1. FOURTH OF JULY RECOGNITION PRESENTATION
2. FINANCE BOND PRESENTATION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED: 6:22pm
SPECIAL PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:22pm SPECIAL PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:34pm REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RETURNED: 6:34pm
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 28, 2026
FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated August 4, 2026
CITY MANAGER
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE N O . 2026-07 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. Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-07, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code Regarding Removal of the City Manager by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION: Councilmember Flores motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-07, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California, Amending Chapter 2, Article 4 of the Huntington Park Municipal Code Regarding Removal of the City Manager by title only, and waive further reading. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sanabria. Councilmember Macias motioned against. The motion was carried 4-1.
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CITY MANAGER
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION AGREEMENT WITH WIP, INC. FOR PHASE 2 COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AV MODERNIZATION, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53060 AND
THE COMMON LAW EXEMPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, making findings pursuant to California Government Code Section 53060 and the common law exception to competitive bidding; and
2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with WIP, Inc. for Phase 2 of the Council Chambers AV Modernization Project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and take all necessary actions to implement the project.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, making findings pursuant to California Government Code Section 53060 and the common law exception to competitive bidding; and Approve a Professional Services Agreement with WIP, Inc. for Phase 2 of the Council Chambers AV Modernization Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and take all necessary actions to implement the project. Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion. Councilmember Macias abstained from voting on the motion. The motion was carried 4-1.
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
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
FINANCE
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FIXING THE ANNUAL
PENSION TAX RATE TO PAY 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.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Sanabria motioned to 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. Councilmember Martiz seconded the motion. The motion was carried by unanimous consent. The motion was carried 5-0.
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
PUBLIC WORKS
2. REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SALT LAKE
PARK BUILDING RENOVATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Reject the bids received for RFP No. PW 2025-02;
2. Authorize staff to modify the project scope of work for an amended RFP;
3. Authorize staff to re-advertise the RFP through Planet Bids.
MOTION: Councilmember Flores motioned to Reject the bids received for RFP No. PW 2025-02; and Authorize staff to modify the project scope of work for an amended RFP; and Authorize staff to readvertise the RFP through Planet Bids. The motion was carried by unanimous consent. The motion was carried 5-0.
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
Finance: Good Evening. He wanted to shout out his finance staff. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes, they do a good job. Kudos to them. One other thing he wanted to let city residents know is that letters did go out to vendors regarding an update on the new portal. Letters are being provided to vendors with instructions. He invites vendors or residents to reach out to the department for any questions they might have.
City Manager: He took the opportunity to City Council for their continued support. .
City Attorney: No Report.
Parks and Rec: Good Evening. She wanted to thank council, her staff, and the departments for showing up for events. Movie Night will be taking place on Friday, August 14th at Perez Park. Will be featuring Moana and will have Hawaiian dancers. The following Saturday, August 21st we will be hosting a Summer Concert in the park event at Salt Lake Park and featuring two bands beginning at 6pm. On August 23rd will be a Spay and Neuter event more details to come.
Public Works: No Report
Community Development: Starting next month we will be hosting our first Planning workshop with City Council. We will be discussing the general plan, and the history of how the city got to where they are now.
Public Works: No Report
Communication: Back to School giveaway and resource fair. This is a collaborative effort with the “HP with You” program. In partnership with many non-profit members “Round Table” the city will have health screening, vision, dental, job assistance, housing information, and will also have a certificates for the Staples department store as well as discount given to the first 100 people for families to buy additional school supplies at Freedom Park on Thursday, August 13th between 2pm and 4pm. On August 20th we’re going to have the second La Pacific Partners meeting at 5pm at La Casita on the corner of Randolph and Pacific. We invite the business owners to attend this meeting. The afterschool program at Freedom Park will begin on August 17th with the following hours Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm and Tuesday/ Thursday 1:30pm-5:30pm.
Also want to remind people that the 5K race is coming up in September, please register on our website.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Martiz: Councilmember Martiez shared that she looks forward to the new audio/ visual system. I know it’s going to elevate the experience for our residents, vendors, and partners trying to stay engaged. She appreciated the help from the City Manager’s office regarding Coyote sightings in Huntington Park and appreciated getting a flyer out, so residents can keep themselves and their pets safe. There is an understanding that Huntington Park Animal Control won’t do anything about coyotes but wants to make sure that officers out on the field know what kind of support they need and can offer to the community. Wants to take an opportunity to continue talking about animal control in the city. She also appreciates the animal spay and neuter event that we are holding with the community because those events are very important.
Councilmember Macias: Councilmember Macias said thank you to everyone and have a good night.
Councilmember Flores: Councilmember Flores wanted to give a shoutout to Parks and Rec staff, I know the department is going to have a busy couple of weeks Vice Mayor Sanabria: Vice Mayor Sanabria wanted to say thank you all! Staff is here every single day; we count on you and the work that you all do. I really do appreciate all the work that you have done. The fact that we don’t have many complaints demonstrates just how much work you are all putting into every single day.
Mayor Martinez: Thank you for making sure we’re here safe. Wanted to bring up an issue that was brought up by the City Manager. Mayor Martinez visited the Rita parking garage on Sunday and there was a lot of trash. Sometimes there are issues that we see it, but we don’t do anything about it. I know the City Manager will be addressing the issue with staff and ensuring we find solutions. Mayor emphasized the benefit about being districted is that it gives every councilmember the opportunity to be accountable to your neighborhood. If you see issues, try to address those issues with the City, and ensure we keep our city clean.
CLOSED SESSION
Council Recessed into close session at 7:44pm.
Close Session was cancelled
Council Returned from close session at 7:44pm.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No Reportable Action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Meeting was adjourned at 7:38pm. The next regular city council meeting is set to be held on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 @6pm at Raul Perez Park.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat Jacquez- Nares, Interim City Clerk