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Huntington Park council approves Measure A programming, members press for dedicated mental‑health funding
Summary
The Huntington Park City Council approved programming of Measure A Local Solutions funds for fiscal year 2026–27 and discussed using future allocations to expand mental‑health outreach after hearing that current local services are referral‑based rather than direct outreach.
Huntington Park’s City Council approved the programming of Measure A Local Solutions funds for fiscal year 2026–27 after brief discussion about how the funds can address local needs.
Council deliberations focused on whether the city could use future Measure A allocations to fund direct mental‑health outreach. Council Member Monteith asked how mental‑health services are captured under eligible activities and urged the council to consider dedicating funding specifically for mental‑health programming, saying the gap in services “is a pillar of community well‑being.”
A city staff member replied that Huntington Park does not currently operate a direct mental‑health outreach provider; the city has a contract with an outreach/referral provider (transcript: ICV) funded with PLHA funds that conducts community outreach and refers people to mental‑health agencies and shelters. The staffer also said the Salvation Army provides comprehensive shelter services that include counseling and referrals under a separate agreement. The staff member said the city can coordinate with the county to allocate Measure A funds for mental‑health programming in future years and noted Measure A allocations will continue annually through 2031, allowing the city to pursue targeted funding over time.
After discussion, the council moved, seconded and carried the item on the programming of Measure A funds. The clerk’s roll call recorded votes in favor from Council Member Martis, Council Member Macias and Mayor Martinez; Council Member Flores had stepped away from the dais and was not recorded as voting.
The council did not adopt a separate, immediate allocation specifically for mental‑health outreach at this meeting; members directed that staff and the ad hoc unhoused committee continue discussions, including a possible regional approach with neighboring cities to coordinate services.
