City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 10/18/2022
Final Minutes Approved November 15, 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
October 18, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Alcantar called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Jack M. Guerrero (arrived at 6:55 p.m.) Council / Agency Member Blanca Lozoya
Council / Agency Member Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor / Chair Elizabeth Alcantar
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk, Estefania Zamora, Deputy City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Senior Accountant, Charles Ortiz, Administrative Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Community Development Director Juan Arauz, Public Works Director, Aaron Hernandez, Management Analyst, Andres Rangel, and Executive Secretary, Janet Andrade.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Gonzalez.
4. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Land Acknowledgment was led by Mayor Alcantar.
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
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A. East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Annual Update (Presentation Tabled to December) B. Presentation by Mr. Hollins from the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department regarding Digital Equity Investment Opportunity
6. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS – NONE
7. CLOSED SESSION – NONE
8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gerardo Hernandez spoke on the incident with City of Los Angeles regarding three council members involved in a racist conversation, brought it up for the city to continue emphasizing the value of racial solidarity, mentioned he is proud of what he sees in the community and stated Cudahy will be the role model of all communities, brought up the importance of bringing awareness to welcoming the LGBTQ community in the city.
10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Guerrero echoed the concern of the last public comment speaker regarding the conduct of the Los Angeles City who displayed poor behavior, stated he publicly calls for their resignation of everyone involved in the leaked recording that featured racist comments, requested to bring a resolution calling the resignation of the city council members in Los Angeles City and spoke on the consent calendar protocol.
Council Member Lomelí stated she joined the call to ask the LA City Council Members involved in the racist comments to resign and would happily support a resolution, mentioned there is no place for antiblackness and stands with equity and are for racial solidarity for black and brown unity here in Cudahy and everywhere.
Council Member Lozoya echoed previous comments, supported the resolution calling for the resignation of the Los Angeles City Council Members.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez echoed previous comments, mentioned there is no room for racism in this world and need to stand up against it, stated his support for a resolution calling for the resignation of the Los Angeles City Council Members. Asked the City Manager to go over upcoming events, and also congratulated the City Manager on being appointed to the Veterans Commission in the County.
Mayor Alcantar mentioned her attendance at the vision design in economic development meeting, requested staff to send out a link of the survey in English and Spanish through an email blast and social media, stated after November we will be in Assembly District 64, spoke on her attendance at the Education Ad-Hoc Committee, participated in the Economic Strategic Plan interviews, met with superintendent Alberto Carvalho and SELA officials, praised staff on the letter sent to landlords and renters heard support from community member, echoed the resolution calling for the resignation of the Los Angeles City Council Members and to also request an City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 10/18/2022
independent redistricting commission with seats specifically for cities without representation, requested for expanded LAUSD school board with more districts.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
12. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER COMMITTEE MEETINGS – NONE
13. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Council Member Lozoya. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Guerrero
14.CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Guerrero mentioned he would be voting no on the collection of items due to not being able to desegregate them and for recurring reasons having to do with the internal control environment of the city, quoted the Authoritative Report from the California State Controller, opposed the last item Section D on the American Rescue Plan, because of his concern reflective from congress.
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of July 19, 2022, and October 4, 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 July 19, 2022, and October 4, 2022.
B. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of September 2022
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of September 2022 in the amount of $11,223,201.06
C. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of September 2022
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,750,512.85 including the Statement of Investments for the month of September 2022.
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D. Informational Item – ARPA Utilization Plan Monthly Report (September 2022) Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file the ARPA Utilization Plan Monthly Report for the month of October 2022.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve Consent Calendar items, 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
15. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
16. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Consideration to Approve Proposed Contract Authorization Increase with Parking Company of America Management (PCAM) for Citywide Shuttle Services Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the following: Approve the Proposed Contract Authorization Increase to the Master Services Agreement between the City and Parking Company of America Management (PCAM) to adjust rates accordingly to the allowable Consumer Price Index agreed in the Master Services Agreement for Citywide Shuttle Services. Adopt Resolution No. 22-58 to augment the Fiscal Year 22-23 City Budget, appropriating an additional $78,118.36 for Citywide Shuttle Services.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to Approve the Proposed Contract Authorization Increase to the Master Services Agreement between the City and Parking Company of America Management (PCAM) to adjust rates accordingly to the allowable Consumer Price Index agreed in the Master Services Agreement for Citywide Shuttle Services. Adopt Resolution No. 22-58 to augment the Fiscal Year 22-23 City Budget, appropriating an additional $78,118.36 for Citywide Shuttle Services, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 3-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Guerrero and Lozoya
B. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance Adding Section 2.12.030 (Powers and Duties) of Chapter 2.12 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code
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Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve an Ordinance by first reading, adding Section 2.12.030 (Powers and Duties) of Chapter 2.12 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code.
Motion: Mayor Alcantar motioned to approve an Ordinance by first reading, adding Section 2.12.030 (Powers and Duties) of Chapter 2.12 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, 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. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 3.16.120 (Bidding) of Chapter
3.16 (Purchasing System) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Cudahy Municipal Code
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve an Ordinance by first reading, amending Section 3.16.120 (Bidding) of Chapter 3.16 (Purchasing System) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Cudahy Municipal Code.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to approve an Ordinance by first reading, amending Section 3.16.120 (Bidding) of Chapter 3.16 (Purchasing System) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, 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
D. Consideration to Fund the “LA Hot Wheels” Basketball team 5th Annual Basketball tournament
Presented by the Administrative Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to present a check in the amount of $3,500 to Hot Wheels basketball team for their 5th Annual Basketball tournament held at Clara Park.
Motion: Mayor Alcantar motioned to authorize the City Manager to present a check in the amount of $3,500 to Hot Wheels basketball team for their 5th Annual Basketball City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 10/18/2022
tournament held at Clara Park, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Guerrero
E. Update on the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to provide City staff feedback on the outreach components of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. - ITEM TABLED TO THE NEXT MEETING -
17. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Lozoya motioned to adjourn the City Council / Agency meeting at 8:09 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