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Council accepts Chelsea Circle Park improvements as staff weigh sturdier lighting after vandalism
Summary
Council accepted the Chelsea Circle Park project closeout but heard repeated vandalism has damaged low pedestrian lights; staff proposed concrete or metal poles, stainless fixtures and other options to reduce future breakage.
The Huntington Park City Council voted to accept the completed Chelsea Circle Park project and authorized closing out the contract, while public‑works staff outlined ongoing vandalism of low pedestrian lights and described planned mitigation measures.
Public Works staff said the contractor completed its obligations for the project but several short pedestrian lights have been repeatedly knocked down and damaged. "We're trying to get something a little more sturdy," staff said, listing options such as concrete poles, metal or stainless‑steel fixtures and different mounting flanges to reduce breakage. Staff also noted limited camera coverage during the initial vandalism incidents and said they are evaluating lighting and mounting options, including motion‑detecting fixtures.
The council moved to accept the work and approved the project by unanimous roll call. During public comment earlier in the meeting, a Huntington Park Run Club member asked for an update on opening the high‑school track for community use; staff replied that required paperwork is complete but staffing remains the barrier, and the Chief of Police offered to reassign public service officers temporarily to support the program while a permanent staffing solution is identified.
Council members thanked volunteers and coaches for youth programs and encouraged the parks staff to continue exploring vandalism deterrence and safer lighting options.
