City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/21/22 Page 1 of 9 Final Minutes Approved September 6, 2022
MINUTES
CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING and
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
June 21, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:40 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
Mayor / Chair Elizabeth Alcantar (arrive at 6:55 p.m.)
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, City Attorney, Victor Ponto, Deputy City Attorney, Susie Altamirano, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Director of Administrative Services, Brenda Rodriguez, Interim Community Development Manager, Salvador Lopez, Management Analyst, Andres Rangel, 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.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Republic Services Presentation on Recently Approved Increased Rates for the Handling of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials for Residential and Commercial Properties
B. Economic Development Strategic Plan Presented by Willdan Financial
6. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jack Guerrero stated he would be withdrawing from closed session due to not having sufficient background information, mentioned there was a recent attempt by the City Manager to reach him on this point, alleged Council Members exceeding the parameters of the limited scope for discussion.
7. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter
At 7:10 p.m., City Attorney, Victor Ponto recessed to closed session.
At 7:36 p.m., Mayor Alcantar reconvened to open session.
8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Victor Ponto announced counsel was given and direction was received, no further reportable action.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susie de Santiago commented on the marijuana retail sales asked Council to do everything possible to ensure this initiative passes because of the voters, asked Council to ensure it is not in close proximity to schools, churches, residential areas, that is kept away from youth, and parks, also commented on the LA River Plan and parking issues at Lugo Park with groups that rent the field.
Jack Guerrero spoke against Council’s recent modifications to the consent calendar protocols, alleged it violated the Brown Act.
Deputy Montes responded to the Lugo Park parking issues stated citations have been given, mentioned there are Neighborhood Watch Meetings upcoming on July 21st at 5:30p.m. at Clara Park.
10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Guerrero commented on consent calendar items, bringing the determination of consent calendar up for discussion during a public proceeding and City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/21/22 Page 3 of 9 allowing Council Members to vote, also reminded the City Clerk of his council discussion item to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
Council Member Lozoya questioned why the City did not participate in displaying for Pride Month.
Council Member Lomelí thanked staff, mentioned a great meeting they had with Supervisor Hahn, also mentioned attending a gathering Conveying of Leaders in Southeast LA, stated for the public their intentions are never to suppress speech but instead there is more time now to ask questions, and highlighted community member Susie comments about parking.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez gave a shout out of appreciation to the City Manager, Sheriff’s and City staff mentioned complaints are being heard and being addressed, also mentioned the July 3
rd event being back, SELA pride event happening in Bell in partnership with Los Angeles County and thanked everyone for their hard work.
Mayor Alcantar gave staff direction for next year to plan some visibility for pride month, mentioned supervisor Janice Hahn visit, they were able to share opportunities and challenges that Cudahy has and how Los Angeles County can support, commented on how Hahn proposed a 10 million allocation for senior housing, also mentioned her attendance at SELA Leaders Convening, addressed issues of parties happening in the LA River spoke with County Office to support since they do the enforcement, requested to start looking into cultural months and looking into fixing up the parks, lastly announced a job fair that is happening in the City of Vernon.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
12. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Council Member Lomelí commented from the Education Ad Hoc, stated they met with principles in the community and will continue to have the meetings quarterly.
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 3-2 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Lozoya, and Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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14.CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Guerrero requested to pull all items for questions.
A. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of May 2022 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of May 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 May 2022
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,456,097.60 including the Statement of Investments for the month of May 2022.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve consent items 14A and 14B, 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
C. Consideration to Approve a Proposition A Exchange Agreement with the City of Pasadena
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve an agreement for the exchange of $336,750 in available Proposition A (Prop A) funds with the City of Pasadena (Pasadena), which was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 City Budget.
Motion: Council Member Gonzalez motioned to approve an agreement for the exchange of $336,750 in available Proposition A (Prop A) funds with the City of Pasadena (Pasadena), which was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 City Budget, 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
D. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 22-36 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 Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/21/22 Page 5 of 9 City Boards, and all Commissions of the City of Cudahy, for the Period from June 21, 2022, through July 21, 2022, Pursuant to Brown Act Provisions Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 22-36 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 June 21, 2022, through July 21, 2022, pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act provisions.
Motion: Council Member Lozoya approve proposed Resolution No. 22-36 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 June 21, 2022, through July 21, 2022, pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act provisions, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Guerrero, Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. Consideration to receive and file the Minutes of April 28, 2022, of the Parks and Recreation Commission/Cudahy Youth Foundation Board and the Minutes of May 10, 2022, of the Public Safety Commission
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file the minutes of April 28, 2022, for the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission/Cudahy Youth Foundation Board and the minutes of May 10, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Commission.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to receive and file the minutes of April 28, 2022, for the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission/Cudahy Youth Foundation Board and the minutes of May 10, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Commission, seconded by Council Member Gonzalez. Motion passed 3-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Guerrero (recused due to not being a member)
15. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
16. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Consideration of options for the Proposed Initiative "The Cudahy Marijuana Retail Sales Regulation and Taxation Measure" and direction from Council to Appoint Board Members to City Commissions
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/21/22 Page 6 of 9 Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the options for the proposed initiative "The Cudahy Marijuana Retail Sales Regulation and Taxation Measure" pursuant to Elections Codes § 9212 and §9215.5. Provide direction as it relates to the voter initiative measure.
Motion: Council Member Gonzalez motioned to hold a special meeting/workshop to a date uncertain prior to the July 19th Council meeting to get feedback and come back to the July 19th Council meeting with a detailed outline, seconded by Council Member Guerrero. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Guerrero, Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-37 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Los Angeles River Area Improvement Project
Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 22-37 Authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to receive grant funding for the Los Angeles River Area Improvement Project.
Motion: Council Member Lozoya motioned to adopt Resolution No. 22-37 Authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to receive grant funding for the Los Angeles River Area Improvement Project, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Guerrero
C. Consideration to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Addenda to the Cooperative Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust for the Leasing of Vehicles
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute an addenda to the Cooperative Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust to lease two vehicles for a 60 month term, not to exceed $64,527.60.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/21/22 Page 7 of 9 Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to authorize the City Manager to execute an addenda to the Cooperative Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust to lease two vehicles for a 60 month term, not to exceed $64,527.60, 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
D. Approve Proposed Resolution No. 22-38 (1) Calling For and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the Election of Three (3) City Councilmembers; (2) Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles Grant the City’s Request for Consolidation of Said General Municipal Election With the November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election Administered by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles (“County Clerk”); (3) Requesting that the County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services in Connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; (4) Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Regarding Candidate Statements; and (5) Providing for the Determination of Tie Votes By Lot Pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651 (A)
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 22-38: 1. Calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of three (3) City Councilmembers; 2.
Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles grant the City’s Request for Consolidation of said General Municipal Election with the November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election administered by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles (“County Clerk”); 3. Request the County Clerk provide specific election administration services in connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; 4. Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office regarding candidate statements; and 5. Provide for the determination of tie votes by lot pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651(a).
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to approve proposed Resolution No. 22-38: 1.
Calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of three (3) City Councilmembers; 2. Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles grant the City’s Request for Consolidation of said General Municipal Election with the November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election administered by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles (“County Clerk”); 3. Request the County Clerk provide specific election administration services in connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; 4.
Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office regarding candidate statements; and
5. Provide for the determination of tie votes by lot pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651(a)., seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/21/22 Page 8 of 9 AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Guerrero
E. Commission Presentation
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: Council is requested to review the newly proposed commissions as presented by staff and requests that the Council amend its previous direction to fill all commissioner seats at one City Council meeting to instead be filled one commission at a time, starting with the planning commission, and provide recommendations for newly presented commissions.
Motion: Council Member Lozoya motioned to review the newly proposed commissions as presented by staff and requests that the Council amend its previous direction to fill all commissioner seats at one City Council meeting to instead be filled one commission at a time, starting with the planning commission, and provide recommendations for newly presented commissions, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Guerrero, Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Council Member Lozoya motioned to adopt adjourn the meeting at 9:36 p.m., seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. 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:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/21/22 Page 9 of 9 Richard Iglesias
City Clerk