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City Clerk

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1. How do I place an item on the City Council Agenda?

If you would like to place an item on the City Council agenda, a written request must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk. The request should include your name, address telephone number, the group you represent, if any, and a statement of the purpose for the request and any pertinent background information. Your item may be referred to the appropriate department prior to placement on an agenda, if necessary. Once your item is placed on the agenda, you will be notified, usually within two weeks.

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Finance

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1. What does the Finance Department do?

It handles Money matters, permits and licenses. More...

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1. Get A Building Permit

To get building permit information, please contact the Building Division of the Community Development Department by visiting their page or calling 323-584-6271 or by email.

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Parks & Recreation

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1. Where is Salt Lake Park Located?

3401 E. Florence Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255. Corner of East Florence Ave and Salt Lake Ave. More...

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Permits

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1. Yard/Garage Sale Permit

The City of Huntington Park will allow Garage/Yard and similar sales to be conducted only on the 1st weekend (Saturday & Sunday only) in the months of March, June, September and December between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Recycling

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1. What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Anything that is considered toxic, poison, flammable or dangerous is Hazardous Waste. For more information on disposing of Household Hazardous Waste, please visit the LA County Public Works Website.

2. What is Electronic Waste?

Electronic Waste or "E-Waste" is any piece of electronic equipment (VCRs, TVs, Computers, Printers, etc) that you wish to dispose of. To learn more about disposal of E-Waste, please visit the LA County Public Works Website

3. Where can you take your tires to be recycled?

Free Tire Recycling Events are held throughout the year. For a schedule of these events, please visit the LA County Public Works Website

4. Why should you recycle your tires?

Crumb rubber from recycled tires is used in roadway projects as part of a cooperative between Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. For more information on Rubberized Asphalt Concrete, please visit the Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Technology Center Website.

5. What is composting?

Composting is a process of using organic materials to create a compost that has many uses. For more information on Backyard Composting, please visit the LA County Public Works Website

6. What is vermicomposting?

Vermicomposting or Worm Composting is the use of fruit and vegetable scraps and worms to create compost usable as soil or fertilizer. For more information, please visit the LA County Public Works Website.

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Traffic Control - Crosswalks

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1. What is a crosswalk?

Crosswalks can be either "marked" or "unmarked." The California Vehicle Code defines a "crosswalk" as the portion of a roadway at an intersection, which is an extension of the curb and property lines of the intersecting street, or is any other portion of a roadway which is marked as a pedestrian crossing location by painted lines.

A "marked crosswalk" is any crosswalk which is delineated by white or yellow painted markings placed on the pavement. All other crosswalk locations are therefore "unmarked."

2. How are crosswalks used?

At any crosswalk (marked or unmarked), drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Crosswalks are marked mainly to encourage pedestrians to use a particular crossing.

3. Where are crosswalks normally marked?

Crosswalks are marked at intersections where there is substantial conflict between vehicle and pedestrian movements, where significant pedestrian concentrations occur, where pedestrians could not otherwise recognize the proper place to cross, and where traffic movements are controlled.

Examples of such locations are:

• Approved school crossings.
  
• Signalized and four-way stop intersections where there is significant pedestrian traffic and one or more crossing locations have been prohibited.

These examples follow the philosophy of marking crosswalks as a form of encouragement. In the first case, we are encouraging school children to use a crossing which is normally being monitored. In the second case, we are encouraging all pedestrians to avoid a prohibited crossing. Painted crosswalks should only be used where necessary to direct pedestrians along the safest route.

4. What is special about school crosswalks?

If a marked crosswalk has been established adjacent to a school building or school grounds, it is painted yellow if it is within 600 feet from a school building or grounds, and is known as a school crosswalk.

Crosswalks should be marked at all intersections on the "suggested route to school", available from your local school. They should also be marked where there is high conflict between vehicles and students (while crossing), where students are permitted to cross between intersections, or where students could not otherwise cross.

The best safety measure for school-age children is to educate them on how and where to safely cross the street.

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Water Quality

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1. Why does my water sometimes look dirty or cloudy?

Cloudy Water - Water is cloudy when air gets in and makes tiny bubbles. The bubbles are harmless and will disappear if you let the water sit in a glass for a few minutes.

Dirty Water - Usually when water looks dirty, it’s because of changes in the way the water delivery system is being operated. When the direction that water flows in the pipe is changed-for maintenance work on a water main, when a fire hydrant is broken in a car accident, or there is a break in a water main- materials at the bottom of the pipes get stirred up. Usually, the water looks dirty for a short time and you shouldn’t drink it until it looks clear. One way to speed the dirty water out of your own pipes is to run all of your faucets for a few minutes. If the water is still not clean, then do the same thing again every half hour or so. The problem should go away within two to four hours. If it doesn’t, call 323-587-5969.

2. Why does my water sometimes taste or smell funny?

When your water tastes or smells funny, the problem might be in the water or it may not. Odors may actually be coming from your sink drain where bacteria grow on hair, soap, food and other things that get trapped. Gases in the drain that smell get stirred up when water pours into the pipe. Odor can also come from bacteria growing in water heaters—usually ones that have been turned off for a while or have the thermostat set too low.

3. Why does my water leave spots on my glasses, coffeepot, and showerhead?

There are minerals in water that are white and settle when water is heated, cooled, or evaporates. The spots contain nothing harmful. Filling your coffeepot with vinegar and letting it sit overnight, usually removes the spots. Make sure to rinse well before using. You can also clean your showerhead by soaking it in a vinegar-filled bowl. There are some store products you can use to avoid spotting when glasses are washed and allowed to air dry.

4. If my water looks, tastes, or smells funny, is it safe to drink?

Many people think that if their water looks, tastes or smells funny, it will make them sick if they drink it. In fact, the things that most commonly cause tap water to look, taste or smell strange aren’t harmful to drink.
But sometimes a strange look, taste or smell is a signal that you shouldn’t drink the water. For example, if your water all of a sudden looks dirty, you shouldn’t drink it until the water runs clear. If you have any questions, call 323-587-5969.

5. Can pregnant women drink tap water?

If you are pregnant and have any questions about drinking water straight from the tap, talk to your doctor.

6. How can I find out what’s in my water?

Every year the City of Huntington Park publishes and mails to all customers an annual water quality report. The free report gives the results of the tests it does in order to make sure your water meets federal and state drinking water regulations. The report also explains where your water comes from and includes other useful information.