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Huntington Park commission approves tentative events calendar and confirms $5,300 budget
Summary
The Huntington Park Health and Education Commission voted to proceed with a tentative calendar of community events and confirmed the commission's $5,300 annual budget; staff will return with cost estimates and scheduling details.
The Huntington Park Health and Education Commission voted unanimously to move forward with a tentative calendar of community events and confirmed that the commission’s operating budget has been reset to $5,300.
Commissioners listed a series of proposed events and tentative months: a pedestrian and cyclist safety night in January; an LGBTQ+ fair in February; a March 5K run combined with a Little Library read-aloud and book giveaway; autism-awareness events in April; a spay-and-neuter event in May; a mental-health program in September; and an Alzheimer’s-focused program in November. The commission agreed these dates are preliminary and staff will confirm exact scheduling and resource needs at the next meeting.
Staff member Isha told the commission, “The budget has reset on July 1. Right now, you’re at $5,300 because no expenses have been made,” and said staff would provide a clearer expenditure breakdown and cost estimates for events at the next meeting. Commissioners discussed using the new budget to support booths at existing city events, cover spay-and-neuter catch-and-release expenses, and buy identifying shirts for commissioners to wear at public events.
Several commissioners emphasized safety programming. Commissioner Delgado proposed a night-time pedestrian and cyclist safety event, citing local collision patterns and grassroots monthly safety activities organized by local running and cycling groups. Delgado said the event should be visible at night and not require street closures or police road closures; staff asked Delgado to provide details (expected hours, route length, and staffing needs) so staff could return with a cost estimate.
Commissioners also discussed event logistics and outreach. Staff said the communications department is handling newsletter announcements and will post to social media on request; staff also said the commission should coordinate with local schools and the Huntington Park Public Library when schedules allow. Commissioners were advised that outdoor events may be affected by current conditions and that staff would verify city guidance before finalizing plans.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to approve minutes from the May meeting: outcome — approved (Chair Baltazar: yes; Vice Chair Fabian: yes; Commissioner Delgado: yes; Commissioner Rivas: abstain). - Motion to move forward with the tentative events and dates discussed at the meeting: outcome — approved unanimously (Chair Baltazar: yes; Vice Chair Fabian: yes; Commissioner Delgado: yes; Commissioner Rivas: yes).
The commission directed staff to return with itemized cost estimates, coordination needs with other city departments (including finance and communications), and a proposed purchase plan for polo shirts bearing the city logo and the label “Health and Education Commission.” The commission will vote on any specific expenditures after staff provides the requested details.
