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Council approves homeland-security grant and professional communications contracts

Huntington Park City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Council accepted a $140,000 state homeland-security grant for an emergency vehicle and anti-vehicle barriers and approved two communications/PR contracts (Merino Group for crisis communications; Blue Icon Communications for day-to-day PIO and AI-supported outreach).

The Huntington Park City Council approved three separate items affecting public safety and communications.

Police staff said the city was awarded $140,000 from the State Homeland Security Program for grant year 2023. Staff proposed using $100,000 toward a specialized emergency operations vehicle (outfitted with lights and equipment), and the remaining funds toward portable anti-vehicle barriers for large events. Staff said the barrier package as…

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