City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 11/15/2022
Final Minutes Approved December 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
November 15, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Alcantar called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Jack M. Guerrero (left 7:36pm) Council / Agency Member Blanca Lozoya (arrived 6:49pm)
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,
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 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
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A. Community Successor Agency Site 6 (Atlantic/Clara) Update – Commencement of 90-Day Negotiations with Primestor Development
B. Successor Agency Site 4 (Atlantic/Cecilia) Update
C. Municipal Enforcement
6. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS – NONE
7. CLOSED SESSION – NONE
8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Council Member Jack Guerrero spoke and addressed his recurring issue regarding consent calendar protocol and mentioned he believes the legal standard for compliance with the Brown Act and the California Sunshine law is met.
Susan Santiago stated she is glad to hear that there is going to be enforcement, not just parking but everywhere else, commented on the need for education for the community first since the community is used to no enforcement and mentioned there should be a session for vendors to be educated on the process that the city has for them to receive their permits, thanked for the clean-up of graffiti on her street.
Irene Silvestre commented on the marijuana cultivation along Wilcox and Cecilia and stated the smell is too strong, and would like for the City to do something about it, she also commented on the increase to the rehabilitation program, mentioned her neighbors taking out trash bins early and not respecting the regulations.
Deputy Montes commented on the vendors at Patata parking in red, stated it is a big safety issue, stated he’s had group gatherings with the main people in charge of the vendors to educate them and make them aware of semi-trucks going through that street, also announced the Neighborhood Watch meeting happening tomorrow at Clara Park 6 pm-7 pm.
10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Guerrero thanked all his supporters for his candidacy for California State Treasurer, stated he would like to bring to the next council meeting his resolution declaring the City of Cudahy a sanctuary city for unborn children, and also mentioned he would be leaving the meeting early.
Council Member Lomelí commented on her attendance at the LA Hot Wheels tournament, was impressed, and thanked her colleagues for approving the item related to them, she invited everyone to stay safe as we enter the holiday season.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Mayor Alcantar commented on her attendance at the wheelchair basketball tournament, thanked everyone that came out to vote, commented on the low turnout we had, encouraged everyone to participate in two years if they didn’t vote, and also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
12. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
A. Reports regarding Education Ad Hoc Committee, Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, and Rent Control Ad Hoc Committee meetings
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 4-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14.CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Guerrero will be voting no to register his protest with consent calendar protocols based on his public comment earlier and as well to register his protest of an alleged recurring practice of excluding material from minutes.
A. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 22-62 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 November 15, 2022, through December 15, 2022, Pursuant to Brown Act Provisions
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 22-62 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 November 15, 2022, through December 15, 2022, pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act provisions.
B. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of October 18, 2022, and November 1, 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
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Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for October 18, 2022, and November 1, 2022.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to approve Consent Calendar items, seconded by Council Member Lomeli. 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
A. Conditional Use Permit No. 38-379: Sprouts Farmers Market Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt proposed Resolution No. 22-63 approving CUP No. 38-379 to allow the operation of a full-service grocery store and the off-site sale of beer and wine (the “Project”), with a public convenience and necessity (PCN) finding, located at 7925 Atlantic Avenue, within the civic mixed-use zone. The City Council is also requested to adopt an environmental exemption for the Project pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
At 7:48 p.m. Mayor Alcantar opened public comment.
Public Comments:
Susie de Santiago expressed her concerns of public notices being published on social media so the community can be more aware.
At 7:49 p.m. Mayor Alcantar closed public comment
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to adopt proposed Resolution No. 22-63 approving CUP No. 38-379 to allow the operation of a full-service grocery store and the off-site sale of beer and wine (the “Project”), with a public convenience and necessity (PCN) finding, located at 7925 Atlantic Avenue, within the civic mixed-use zone. The City Council is also requested to adopt an environmental exemption for the Project pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
B. A Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt Resolution No. 22-64 of the City of Cudahy City Council Approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to Adopt Resolution No. 22-64, approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
At 7:58 p.m. Mayor Alcantar opened public comment.
Public Comments:
Susie de Santiago the City received funding from the State for Clara Park expansion, and to add more money, would not be fair to the residents, stated to help homeowners, helping six is not enough in a year, and to look into assisting homeowners with multiunit.
At 8:01 p.m. Mayor Alcantar closed public comment
Motion: Council Member Lozoya motioned to Adopt Resolution No. 22-64, approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
16. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Consideration of the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of Cudahy and Prima Development for the acquisition and development of the property located at 4610 Santa Ana Street (APN 6224-019- 014/901) and finding that the project’s environmental impacts have already been fully analyzed under CEQA pursuant to the previously approved Addendum to the General Plan EIR.
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Cudahy (the “City”): Adopt Resolution No. 22-65, approving the First Amendment to the Purchase City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 11/15/2022
and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) by and between the City of Cudahy and Prima Development to sell the real property located at 4610 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, California (APN 6224-019-901), in order to allow for the development of affordable housing for low income and homeless seniors (“Project”), and finding that the project’s environmental impacts have already been fully analyzed under CEQA pursuant to a previously approved Addendum to the General Plan EIR.”.
Motion: Mayor Alcantar motioned to Adopt Resolution No. 22-65, approving the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) by and between the City of Cudahy and Prima Development to sell the real property located at 4610 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, California (APN 6224-019-901), in order to allow for the development of affordable housing for low income and homeless seniors (“Project”), and finding that the project’s environmental impacts have already been fully analyzed under CEQA pursuant to a previously approved Addendum to the General Plan EIR, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
B. Resolution of public interest and convenience, declaring the city’s intent to sell real property at 8420 Atlantic Avenue (APNs 6224-034-014, 6224-034-032, 6224-034- 040, and 6224-034-041) for the construction of a mixed-use development; declare the property exempt surplus land and find this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15332
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Cudahy (the “City”): Adopt the Resolution of Public Interest and Convenience No. 22-66, declaring the City’s intent to sell the real property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, Cudahy, California with the following Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel Numbers: 6224-034- 014, 6224-034-032, 6224-034-040, and 6224-034-041, in order to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development (“Project”), declaring the property exempt surplus land, and finding the action exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15332.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to Adopt the Resolution of Public Interest and Convenience No. 22-66, declaring the City’s intent to sell the real property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, Cudahy, California with the following Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel Numbers: 6224-034-014, 6224-034-032, 6224-034-040, and 6224-034- 041, in order to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development (“Project”), declaring the property exempt surplus land, and finding the action exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15332, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
C. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for A/V System Design and Installation Services for the Cudahy Regional Training
Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: City Council is requested to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Studio Spectrum, Inc. for A/V system design installation services for the City’s Regional Emergency Response Training Center in the amount not-toexceed $183,556.33.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Studio Spectrum, Inc. for A/V system design installation services for the City’s Regional Emergency Response Training Center in the amount not-to-exceed $183,556.33, seconded by Council Member Lozoya. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
D. Consideration to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase of City Vehicles
Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group to purchase a stencil truck and two (2) maintenance vehicles, for a not to exceed amount of $312,146.90.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group to purchase a stencil truck and two (2) maintenance vehicles, for a not to exceed amount of $312,146.90., seconded by Council Member Lomeli. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
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E. Consideration to Approve a Purchase Order for Installation of Cubicles and Wall Partition at City Hall
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve a purchase order for the installation of eight (8) cubicles and one (1) wall partition at city hall for a not-to-exceed amount of $51,486.90.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to approve a purchase order for the installation of eight (8) cubicles and one (1) wall partition at city hall for a not-to-exceed amount of $51,486.90., seconded by Council Member Lozoya. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
17. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Lomelí motioned to adjourn the City Council / Agency meeting at 8:35 p.m., seconded by Council Member Lozoya. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
Elizabeth Alcantar
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk
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