City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 5/17/22 Page 1 of 7 Final Minutes Approved June 7, 2022
MINUTES
CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING and
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
May 17, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Alcantar called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Jack M. Guerrero
Council / Agency Member Blanca Lozoya
Council / Agency Member Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Jose R. Gonzalez (arrived 6:40 p.m.) Mayor / Chair Elizabeth Alcantar
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, City Attorney, Victor Ponto, Deputy City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, Deputy City Attorney, Susie Altamirano, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Director of Administrative Services, Brenda Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager, Noel Barajas, Interim Community Development Manager, Salvador Lopez, and Junior Deputy City Clerk, Estefania Zamora.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Lomelí.
4. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Land Acknowledgment was led by Council Member Lomelí.
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respects to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
5. PRESENTATIONS – NONE
6. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS – NONE
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7. CLOSED SESSION – NONE
8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susie de Santiago commented on item 16A appointment of commissioners, commission not having a full board, mentioned the budget to keep community service a high priority, spoke on the gym needing improvement and the initiative item not having enough information and asked for clarification.
10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Guerrero commented on his attendance at the California Contract Cities Association meeting at Indian Wells, continued to address government schools and exams, reminded the City Clerk about his Council discussion item requested two weeks ago in recognition of the reversal of Roe v Wade and in consideration of the values of the Cudahy’s community, mentioned he wanted to bring a resolution to declare the City of Cudahy a sanctuary city for unborn children.
Council Member Lozoya requested more information on the dispensary.
Council Member Lomeli mentioned she met with the City’s Supportive Services Coordinator Lorena and emphasized the importance of her work, commented on a paid internship for youth available with the California Latino Leadership Institute, asked staff to post on social media, specially looking for someone from Elizabeth Learning Center sophomore or junior is the ideal candidate.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez commented his attendance at the California Contract Cities, thanked City Manager for also being there and all staff that represented the City of Cudahy, mentioned it was the first time the Cudahy flag was flown and carried into the reception and brought in to represent the 80 cities that California Contract Cities Association, stated California Contract Cities Association is an association that advocates for local control, work with Sacramento legislative and federal to advocate for the community.
Mayor Alcantar thanked the team, reminded the public to get tested, to get vaccinated, to get boosted and there is plenty of resources now encouraged residents to visit supervisor’s Janice Hahn website, mentioned SELA regional tutoring an initiative that support students in tutoring, and wished educators a happy Classified School Employee week.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
12. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 5/17/22 Page 3 of 7 Mayor Alcantar reported out as part of the Gateway COG on Metro and the 710, mentioned that Metro would be pursuing a no-build option meaning there are a lot of other opportunities; speaking with Janice Hahn, part of the work is other options for the community and mentioned the 710 corridor opportunities for projects.
13. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14.CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Guerrero requested to pull Consent Calendar items 14A and 14B together and items 14C, 14D, 14F for separate consideration.
A. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of April 2022 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of April 2022 in the amount of $11,202,228.14.
B. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of April 2022
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $778,141.92 including the Statement of Investments for the month of April 2022.
Motion: Council Member Gonzalez motioned to approve consent items 14A and 14B, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of May 3, 2022, for the Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Joint Meeting of the City of Cudahy as Successor Agency and Housing Successor Agency to the Cudahy Development Commission
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for May 3, 2022.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 5/17/22 Page 4 of 7 Motion: Council Member Gonzalez motioned to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for May 3, 2022, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 22-21 Proclaiming a Local Emergency, Ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and Re-Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council, City Boards, and all Commissions of the City of Cudahy, for the Period from May 17, 2022, through June 16, 2022, Pursuant to Brown Act Provisions Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 22-21 proclaiming a local emergency, ratifying the proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the City Council, City Boards, and all Commissions of the City of Cudahy, for the period from May 17, 2022, through June 16, 2022, pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act provisions.
Motion: Council Member Gonzalez motioned to approve proposed Resolution No. 22- 21 proclaiming a local emergency, ratifying the proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the City Council, City Boards, and all Commissions of the City of Cudahy, for the period from May 17, 2022, through June 16, 2022, pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act provisions, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Guerrero, Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.36 (Planning Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve an Ordinance by second reading, amending Chapter 2.36 (Planning Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code.
Motion: Council Member Gonzalez motioned to approve an Ordinance by second reading, amending Chapter 2.36 (Planning Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, seconded by Council Member Lomelí.
Motion passed 3-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 5/17/22 Page 5 of 7 ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Guerrero and Lozoya
F. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 22-22 Replacing and Superseding Resolution No. 20-40, Designating Holidays on which City Offices Shall be Closed for Calendar Year 2022
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 22- 22 replacing and superseding Resolution No. 20-40, designating which holidays City offices will be closed for Calendar Year 2022.
Motion: Mayor Alcantar motioned to adopt proposed Resolution No. 22-22 replacing and superseding Resolution No. 20-40, designating which holidays City offices will be closed for Calendar Year 2022, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 3-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Lozoya
15. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
16. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Consideration to Appoint Board Members to City Commissions Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to consider appointing Board Members to the following City Commissions: Parks and Recreation Commission; Public Safety Commission; Planning Commission; and Aging and Senior Citizens Commission at an upcoming council meeting based upon applications on file and pursuant to Chapter 2.32 (City Commissioners); or postpone commission appointments until after the N-November 2022 General Election until the incoming newly elected Council Members have been sworn in to select commissioners.
Motion: Mayor Alcantar motioned to appoint Board Members to the following City Commissions: Parks and Recreation Commission; Public Safety Commission; Planning Commission; and Aging and Senior Citizens Commission at the next Council Meeting based upon applications on file and pursuant to Chapter 2.32 (City Commissioners), seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 3-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Lozoya
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Guerrero
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 5/17/22 Page 6 of 7 B. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 22-23 Amending the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure, Debate, and Decorum
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 22- 23 amending the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure, Debate, and Decorum.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to adopt proposed Resolution No. 22-23 amending the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure, Debate, and Decorum and adding a 3-minute section before consent calendar to discuss consent items, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 3-2 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Lozoya and Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Consideration and approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy, California Certifying the Validation by the County of Los Angeles of a voter initiative petition filed with the City of Cudahy
Presented by the City Manager
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider and approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy, California certifying the validation by the County of Los Angeles of a voter initiative petition filed with the City of Cudahy; and provide direction as it relates to the voter initiative measure “Cudahy Marijuana Retail Sales Regulation and Taxation Measure.”
Motion: Council Mayor Lomelí motioned to consider and approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy, California certifying the validation by the County of Los Angeles of a voter initiative petition filed with the City of Cudahy; and have staff return on the June 7, 2022, Council meeting with an impact report, seconded by Council Member Lozoya. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Lozoya and Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. Budget Workshop for Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 City Budget Presented by the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review the final draft of the proposed budget for General Fund and Special Revenue funds based on prior direction in Council Workshop on May 3, 2022, and Citizen Workshop performed on May 11, 2022. Final proposed budgeted revenues and expenditures for the Fiscal Year (FY) City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 5/17/22 Page 7 of 7 2022-23 City budget will be presented to the City Council for final consideration at the regular meeting on June 7, 2022.
No direction or action given.
17. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to adopt adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m., seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Guerrero, Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Elizabeth Alcantar
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk