CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
City Council
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Raul Perez Park
6208 Alameda Street,
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Mayor
Jonathan A. Sanabria Arturo Flores
Vice Mayor Council Member
Karina Macias Nancy Martiz
Council Member Council Member
All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.hpca.gov. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk located at 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California 90255 during regular business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and at the City Hall Council Chambers during themeeting.
Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office either in person at 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California or by telephone at (323) 584-6230.
Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE COUNCIL IS IN SESSION. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE-The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference.
Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
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• The conduct of City Council meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code, commonly known as the "Brown Act" and by the Huntington Park City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure.
• The City Council meeting is for conducting the City's business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three minutes to address items that are listed on the City Council agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City. • No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers. • All comments directed to the City Council or to any member of the City Council must be directed to the mayor (or Chairperson if Mayor is absent).
We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted in the Council Chambers.
PUBLIC COMMENT
For both open and closed sessions, each speaker will be limited to three minutes per Huntington Park Municipal Code Section 2-1.207. Time limits may not be shared with other speakers and may not accumulate from one period of public comment to another or from one meeting to another. This is the only opportunity for public input except for scheduled public hearing items.
All comments or queries should be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum two-thirds of vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon the request of staff or Council.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The City of Huntington Park shows replays of City Council Meetings on Local Access Channel 3 and on the Internet at www.hpca.gov. NOTE: Your attendance at this public meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image and/or voice.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
Vice Mayor Jonathan A. Sanabria
Council Member Arturo Flores
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Nancy Martiz
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION(S) AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. COMMUNITY FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT (CBE) RECOGNITION
2. BE SOCIAL (BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a) Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the City Council on items listed on this agenda. For items on this agenda each speaker will be limited to three minutes per Huntington Park Municipal Code Section 2-1.207. Time limits may not be shared with other speakers and may not accumulate from one period of public comment to another or from one meeting to another.
STAFF RESPONSE
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters prior to the time the Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
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 August 11, 2026
2. Special Public Finance Authority Meeting August 11, 2026
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FINANCE
2. WARRANT REGISTERS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant(s) dated August 18, 2026
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FY 2025-2026 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FEDERAL
GRANT FUNDS
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing
2. Approve Resolution No. 2026-XX approving the fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
3. Authorize City Manager to execute all required documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
END OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
CITY MANAGER
1. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT, DUTIES,
COMPENSATION, AND AT-WILL STATUS OF THE CITY CLERK
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Introduce, waive further reading, and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-XX, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California, Amending the Huntington Park Municipal Code Concerning the Appointment, Duties, Compensation, and At-Will Status of the City Clerk.
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2. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH AND VOTER
EDUCATION REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS BALLOT MEASURE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Appropriate $150,000 from the unappropriated General Fund balance to Contractual Services Account No. 0001050 601100 for professional services related to public outreach and voter education on the City Council Term Limits Ballot Measure scheduled for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), for professional public outreach and voter education services, evaluate qualifications, and return to the City Council with a recommended firm and agreement for consideration and award.
HUMAN RESOURCES
3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS
TO THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITIONS OF FINANCE DIRECTOR
AND POLICE CAPTAIN
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE 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 Finance Director.
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park Approving Revisions to the Class Specification for the Position of Police Captain.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE AD HOC RESIDENTIAL
PERMIT PARKING COMMITTEE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California, establishing an Ad Hoc Residential Permit Parking Committee and defining its purpose, membership, scope, and duration.
END OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. SELECTION OF HIGHEST-RANKED PROPOSER AND AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR DEMAND RESPONSE TRANSPORTATION (DIAL-A-RIDE) SERVICES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Select Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc., doing business as Fiesta Taxi (“Fiesta”), as the highest-ranked proposer for the City’s Demand Response Transportation (Dial-A-Ride) Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with Special Counsel, to negotiate the final scope, compensation, and terms of a Professional Services Agreement with Fiesta, with the final agreement returning to the City Council for consideration and approval.
CITY CLERK
2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE USE
OF ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES AND ADOPTING AN ELECTRONIC
AND DIGITAL SIGNATURE USE POLICY
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2026-XX approving a resolution of the city council of the City of Huntington Park, California. Authorizing the use of electronic and digital signature use policy.
3. NOMINATION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS AND
THEATRE COMMISSION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Consideration, nomination and appointment of Michelle Zaragoza as a commissioner to fill a vacancy in the Arts and Theatre Commission.
4. UPDATE REGARDING COMMISSION VACANCIES REQUIRING COUNCIL
MEMBER ACTION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1. Receive an update regarding twelve (12) commission vacancies and request that Councilmembers Macias, Martinez, Sanabria, Martiz, and Flores take the necessary action to fill their respective vacancies as soon as possible.
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END OF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Nancy Martiz
Council Member Karina Macias
Council Member Arturo Flores
Vice Mayor Jonathan A. Sanabria
Mayor Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez
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
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Huntington Park City Council will adjourn the meeting to a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, at Raul Perez Park 6208 Alameda Street, Huntington Park, 90255.
I, Pat Jacquez-Nares, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted at City of Huntington Park City Hall and made available at www.hpca.gov not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 22 nd
day of August 2026.
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Pat Jacquez- Nares, Interim City Clerk