Cudahy City Council
December 6, 2022

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Realistic Capacity
The City’s share of the regional housing need will be met through the implementation of a variety of strategies (e.g., available vacant land, and increasing allowable zoning densities throughout the entire City (e.g., as part of the 2040 General Plan and Development Code update the HDR and CC Zones were increased from 14.52 to 20 dwelling units per acre;. Increasing the existing allowable density to 20 dwelling units per acre will further facilitate meeting the demand for affordable housing).

The City’s land inventory was developed by a combination of methods, among them, utilizing data available from the City and the LA County Assessor’s Parcel Maps, a review of aerial maps, and most importantly, through field work. The inventory was updated as part of the 2013-2021 Housing Element update efforts.

Key Sites for Housing
Vacant Sites – There is a potential 113 units on the 6.8 acres.

Underutilized Residential Land - – There is a potential to increase residential development on 17.7 acres. This development could yield 343 residential units.

Increased Density in Cudahy – As part of the City’s 2040 General Plan update and 2013-2021 Housing Element update efforts, the City increased the allowable zoning densities throughout the entire City (e.g., the HDR was increased from 14.52 to 40 dwelling units per acre).

Increasing the existing allowable density to 20 dwelling units per acre will further facilitate meeting the demand for affordable housing.

Zoning Appropriate to Accommodate Housing for Lower-Income Households The City recognizes that the higher density residential and community commercial zones (HDR and CC) provide the potential for lower construction cost because of economies of scale created and are therefore most suitable for development of housing affordable to very low-income and low-income households. Those sites identified in the inventory as having the greatest potential to accommodate housing affordable to lower income households allow densities of at least 40 dwelling units per acre.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
• Quantified Objectives
o California Housing Element Law requires jurisdictions to estimate the number of affordable housing opportunities that will be created over the seven-year planning period. In 1980, the State of California amended the Government Code by adding Article 10.6 regarding Housing Elements. By enacting this statute, the legislature found that "the availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family is a priority of the highest order. The early attainment of this goal requires the cooperative participation of government and the private sector in an effort to expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs of Californians of all economic levels. Local and state governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community…"
The quantified objectives of the City by income category, for the RHNA 5th Cycle January 2014-October 2021, are provided in the table below. The City’s objective is to allow the construction of at least 318 new units; from very low to above moderate-income levels.

Table 7 RHNA 5th Cycle
Number of Units Number Percentages
Very Low-Income
Households
80 25%
Low-Income
Households 46 15%
Moderate Income
Households 51 16%
Above Moderate
Income Households
141 44%
Total Needed-Future
Housing
318 100%
Source: Southern California Association of Governments
Housing Cost and Affordability
The 2010 Census data indicated that for owner-occupied housing units, the majority of the monthly mortgage payments in the City was $2,000 or more, with the median being $1,812 per month. A household was considered to be overpaying for housing if more than 30% of their net “take-home” income was used for paying rent or mortgages. According to census figures for the year 2010, 45.2% of the total owner-occupied units living in owner-occupied units paid in excess of 30% of their monthly income towards the mortgage. According to the same census figures,

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56.3% of the total renter households paid in excess of 30% of their monthly income towards the rent. The table below shows the percentages of owner-occupied units and renter occupied units that are paying in excess of 30% of their monthly income towards rent.

Table 8 Housing Overpayment
Housing Units Paying an Excess of 30% of their Monthly Income towards Rent Owner-Occupied Units 45.2%
Renter-Occupied Units 56.3%
Housing Crisis
Residential vacancy rates, and the location of the City within the Los Angeles basin, are two market constraints that affect the affordability of housing. As Los Angeles development areas continue to expand, Cudahy and the surrounding cities are becoming an increasingly convenient area in which to live. Housing prices will continue to rise due to this demand. Just over 1.9% of the housing stock within the Cudahy is vacant. This translates into a demand for housing in the region exceeding the available supply, which inflates both the rental and ownership housing prices. If land values, construction costs, and interest rates continue to increase in the long-term, the cost of all new housing will rise accordingly.

As indicated above, the City has no control over the market fluctuations that may affect housing costs because market conditions result from a complex interplay of national economic policies and general economic conditions. Inflation in the cost of goods and especially housing means that many families find themselves unable to afford suitable housing. The lack of sufficient income causes more working people to share the cost of a home. As a result, overcrowding is common, and the housing choice of many households is severely restricted.

This situation continued to be further aggravated in 2020 with increased and long-term unemployment due to business closures (jobs that cannot be done remotely in the retail, tourism, and other labor-intensive industries); school closures; many day-care facilities still closed; and continued COVID-19 quarantine regulations.

Redlining practices have not been observed, as the city's housing market is not characterized by wide disparities in prices. The Long Beach Fair Housing Foundation monitors redlining practices in the Southern California region, including the City of Cudahy, and has found that redlining practices do not appear to be a problem.

Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints
Environmental factors, such as topography, soils, landslides and seismic hazards, and noise, as well as the lack of infrastructure, such as roads, water, and sewer lines, are constraints to housing

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT development in the City. However, most of the potential housing sites identified by the City are not constrained by environmental factors or by lack of adequate infrastructure, with the exceptions of earthquake, ground shaking which affects the entire region and poor water infrastructure provided by Tract 180 Water Company. The General Plan has taken these environmental factors into account. Where development is planned on the remaining undeveloped sites, potential environmental impacts will be evaluated and mitigation measures shall be required, as needed.

Environmental Setting
The City of Cudahy is a relatively new city having only incorporated in the 1960s. At the time of incorporation, more than 80% of the City’s total land area was developed. In terms of land area, Cudahy is one of the smallest cities in Los Angeles County with only 1.2 square miles. In spite of its relatively small land area, Cudahy is home to 23,937 residents according to the most recent State Department of Finance estimates. The City’s relatively large population given its small geographic area makes it one of the most densely populated communities in California.

A great majority of the City is development in residential land uses with residential neighborhoods accounting for approximately 394-acres of land or 51.5% of the total land area of Cudahy. An industrial area is located in the southernmost portion of the City on both the west and east sides of Atlantic Avenue. Industrial land uses account for approximately 79-acres of land or 12.3% of the City’s total land area. Commercial land uses are located along the major roadways such as Atlantic Avenue and at key intersections and account for approximately 43- acres of land or 6.7% of the total City’s total land area.

Noise
The City is located in an area where the ambient noise levels are relatively high. A citywide noise inventory performed in May 2013, found that virtually all of the neighborhoods in Cudahy are located in areas where noise levels exceed 65 dBA. Traffic noise from automobiles, trucks, and other motor vehicles traveling along the local roadway network, is Cudahy’s most pervasive source of noise, as determined by a community noise survey conducted on November 24, 2015.

The City’s noise environment is not expected to significantly change over time since the primary factors contributing to noise, namely the arterial roadway and freeway traffic and nearby industrial, will have a continued presence in the City. State noise guidelines recommend that residential development be located in areas exposed to ambient outdoor noise levels no greater than 65 A-weighted decibels (dBA).

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Geologic and Seismic Hazards
No known earthquake faults traverse Cudahy and the City is not exposed to natural environmental hazards such as flooding, slope erosion and landslides. However, the City is located within an area that is subject to liquefaction hazards. The City is located within the dam inundation area of the Garvey Reservoir in Monterey Park.

The nearest major river is the Los Angeles River. This River does have a potential impact on the City of Cudahy. Normally this river channel is dry and only carries a significant water flow during a major rainstorm. The river channel is part of the County Flood Control District and the City is protected by a levee wall.

City of Cudahy, like most of the Los Angeles Basin, lie over the area of one or more known earthquake faults, and potentially many more unknown faults, particularly so-called lateral or blind thrust faults.

The major faults that have the potential to affect the greater Los Angeles Basin, and therefore the City of Cudahy are the:
• Norwalk
• Raymond Hill
• Malibu Coast-Santa MonicaHollywood
• San Andreas
• Newport-Inglewood
• San Fernando
• Sierra Madre
• Whittier
The Los Angeles Basin has a history of powerful and relatively frequent earthquakes, dating back to the powerful 8.0+ 1857 San Andreas Earthquake which did substantial damage to the relatively few buildings that existed at the time. Paleo seismological research indicates that large (8.0+) earthquakes occur on the San Andreas fault at intervals between 45 and 332 years with an average interval of 140 years. Other lesser faults have also caused very damaging earthquakes since 1857. Notable earthquakes include the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake, the 1987 Whittier Earthquake and the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, many areas in the Los Angeles Basin have sandy soils that are subject to liquefaction, including in the City of Cudahy.

Roads
The transportation system in Cudahy consists of a roadway network dominated by Atlantic Avenue, collector streets, and local streets. The Long Beach Freeway (State Route-710) is located just east of Cudahy. Also, the City's central location in Los Angeles County provides Cudahy with easy access to most parts of the Southern California region. Local circulation within the City generally follows a grid pattern; except for Atlantic Avenue which extends in a north-south

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT orientation at a slight angle and Salt Lake Avenue which follows the curve of the railroad tracks.

Atlantic Avenue is a regional highway that extends north to Alhambra and south to Long Beach.

Traffic volumes on most City streets are currently approaching or are at capacity.

Regional access to the City is provided by the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) that extends along the City's eastern border. Access to this freeway is provided by Florence Avenue (north of Cudahy) and Firestone Boulevard (south of Cudahy), both being major arterials located just outside the City. Florence Avenue is a major roadway that provides a connection to the Long Beach Freeway for the neighboring communities of Downey, Bell and Bell Gardens. With local freeway access largely dependent on Florence Avenue, the traffic on this roadway during peak hours is congested. Local access to Florence Avenue is provided by Wilcox Avenue and Atlantic Avenue and access to Firestone Boulevard is provided by Atlantic Avenue. The transportation system framework within Cudahy is largely defined by Atlantic Avenue which is a major north/south arterial that extends through the City. Other north/south roadways include Salt Lake Avenue, Wilcox Avenue, and Otis Avenue which also provide access to neighboring cities. Clara Street and Santa Ana Street are two primary east/west roadways. Aside from Atlantic Avenue and Santa Ana Street (west of Atlantic Avenue), all of the streets in the City consist of two travel lanes.

All the potential housing sites identified are infill sites located in existing built-out areas of the City; all of which have adequate road access (ingress and egress).

Assessment of Sewer and Water
The City receives sewer service from the Los Angeles County Sewer and water service from the Tract 349 Mutual Water Company and Tract 180 Water Company. The table below identifies the findings relevant to the sewer and water systems.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Table 9 Sewer and Water Services
Sewer and Water Findings
Service Provider Findings
Los Angeles County Sewer
• City owns sewer system.
• LA County maintains it.

Maintenance Report: Department of Public Works, May 2013:
• Approximately 95.2% of the system was free of blockages or restrictions.
• The remaining 4.8% needed repair and was incorporated into an enhanced maintenance schedule with corrective
action taken.
• 99% of the system has adequate water capacity.
• 88.4% of the inspected pipe segments are free of
structural defects.
• The remaining 11.6% has been placed on a quick priority list for needed action.
• 2018 Update: There have been no issues or overflows
reported. The Garner System is working properly.

Tract 349 Mutual Water Company
• Currently operating at capacity.
2 water wells on location:
• Both water wells can deliver about 1,600 gallons per
minute.
• An average of 2.2 million gallons per day.
• The two water wells pump an average of > 850 acre feet per year.
• A family of four use approximately 0.5 acre feet of water per year (threshold)
If density were to increase Tract 349 will be required to:
• Drill a new water Well, totaling an approximate cost of $1.5 million or,
• Purchase water from surrounding utilities.

Tract 180 Water Company
• Currently operating at capacity.
2 water wells on location:
• Both water wells can deliver about 2,000 gallons per
minute.
• An average of 1.5 million gallons per day.
• The two water wells pump an average of > 1,500 acre
feet per year.
• A family of four use approximately 0.5 acre feet of water per year (threshold)
About 75% of the distribution system needs to be upgraded; however, no improvements are planned at this moment.

Source: Los Angeles County Sewer “Maintenance Report: Department of Public Works, May 2013; Tract 349 Manager Dante Arcia; & Tract 180 Manager Jessie Barreras.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT If the development occurs on the parcels identified in the 2018 Housing Element Sites Inventory, and the maximum densities adopted in the 2040 General Plan and updated Development Code are achieved; then then the City has the potential to meet the RHNA requirements of 318 units in the 5th cycle. The following improvements are critical to the success of achieving the housing goals:
• According to the 2010 California Department of Finance data, there were 5,770 housing units in Cudahy. The increases in density for both the HDR and CC zone districts could provide an increase of 860 new housing units, for a total of 6,630 housing units in Cudahy. • Los Angeles County Sewer will continue to operate adequately due to having a system that is > 90% free of blockages/restrictions, > 90% in adequate water capacity, > 80% free of structural defects, along with their newly implemented improvements. • Tract 349 Mutual Water Company will have 2 new sites to accommodate a total of 50 new units. This will require an increase of 25-acre feet of water per year, an increase of 3% to the existing infrastructure. However, since they are currently operating at capacity; the increases in density to both the MDR and HDR Zones will signify the need to drill new water wells or purchase water from surrounding cities.
• Tract 180 Water Company will have 8 new sites to accommodate a total of 180 new units.

This will require an increase of 90-acre feet of water per year, an increase of 6% to the existing infrastructure. However, since they are currently operating at capacity; the increases in density to both the MDR and HDR Zones will signify the need to drill new water wells or purchase water from surrounding cities.

6.0 Long Range Planning Activities
General Plan
While the pace of development has ebbed, the implementation of the City’s new 2040 General Plan includes planning efforts that will position Cudahy to accommodate future growth in a more sustainable manner and ready the community for investment and economic development opportunities. Below are summaries of the major, long range planning efforts, and accomplishments, that were completed in 2020:

Capital Improvement Program
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a roadmap that provides direction and guidance for the City of Cudahy on carefully planning and managing its capital and infrastructure assets.

Capital Improvement Programs assists in the planning and scheduling of finances for projects and

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT the workforce needed to plan, design, and construct the projects. The City of Cudahy is currently implementing its CIP for FY 2020/2021.

The typical City of Cudahy CIP Program includes the following projects:
• Street Improvement projects
• Traffic Signal projects
• Pedestrian & Bicycling projects
• Parks & Recreation projects
• Street Lighting projects
• Transportation (Transit Projects)
• Public Facilities projects
• Water & Sewer projects
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) projects • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) projects
• Special Projects
There are several capital projects in the current CIP 5 Year that will commence as soon as funding becomes available.

7.0 General Plan Elements
State law regulates the content of General Plans. Sections 65300-65403 of the California Government Code require that local jurisdictions prepare and adopt a general plan to guide the physical development of the City and its sphere of influence. There are seven mandatory elements that comprise the Cudahy General Plan: Land Use, Circulation (Transportation), Open Space and Conservation, Safety, Noise, and Housing. Rather than create a stand-alone Element, the City integrated Environmental Justice into each Element. The City also took a holistic approach to community health, weaving principles of sustainability into every Element as well.

The State encourages cities and counties to prepare other elements that address specific concerns in the community. The City’s 2040 General Plan update included two new Elements, an Air Quality Element and an Economic Development Element.

Land Use Element
The Land Use Element designates the general location, distribution, and extent of the various permitted land uses within the City. It establishes land use designations and defines the urban form for the various neighborhoods and districts in Cudahy. The element identifies standards for population density and development intensity for each type of land use. The goals and policies provide the framework for shaping the physical environment; they guide development decisions in a manner that will achieve high quality projects and a balanced mix of uses. Throughout the 2040 General Plan outreach process, community members stressed the importance of

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT developing a distinctive look and feel for Cudahy, with uses that support living a well-rounded life.

Land Use Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2020:
• Continued to improve development application processing times. The time required to process a project varies greatly from one project to another and is directly related to the size and complexity of the proposal and the number of actions or approvals needed to complete the process. The table below identifies the typical processing time most common in the entitlement process. It should be noted that each project does not necessarily have to complete each step in the process (i.e., small scale projects consistent with General Plan and Zoning designations do not generally require Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), General Plan Amendments, Rezones, or Variances). Also, certain review and approval procedures may run concurrently. For example, a ministerial review for a singlefamily home would be processed concurrently with the design review, typically taking 3- 6 months. Similarly, entitlements for multiple family residential projects can be run concurrently, and typically takes 3-6 months to process. The City also encourages the joint processing of related applications for a single project. As an example, a rezone petition may be reviewed in conjunction with the required site plan, tentative tract map, and any necessary variances. Such procedures save time, money, and effort for both the public and private sector.

Table 10 Timelines for Permit Procedures
Timeliness for Permit Procedures
Type of Approval or Permit Typical Processing Time
Ministerial Review 2 weeks
Conditional Use Permit 3 months
Zone Change 3 – 6 months
General Plan Amendment 3-6 months
Site Plan Review 2 weeks
Architectural/Design Review 3 months
Tract Maps 3 months
Parcel Maps 3 months
Initial Environmental Study 1 month
Environmental Impact Report 3-6 months
Other
Source: City of Cudahy Building & Planning Departments
Circulation Element
The transportation system in Cudahy consists of a roadway network dominated by Atlantic Avenue, collector streets, and local streets. The Long Beach Freeway (State Route-710) is located just east of Cudahy. Also, the City's central location in Los Angeles County provides Cudahy with easy access to most parts of the Southern California region. Local circulation within the City generally follows a grid pattern, except for Atlantic Avenue which extends in a north-south orientation at a slight angle and Salt Lake Avenue which follows the curve of the railroad tracks.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Atlantic Avenue is a regional highway that extends north to Alhambra and south to Long Beach.

Traffic volumes on most City streets are currently approaching or are at capacity.

Public transit is available through the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and the Cudahy Area Rapid Transit (CART). The Union Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way extends along the western edge of the City and the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way extends along the southern edge of the City. Neither railroad line provides freight service into the City.

This Circulation Element of the 2040 General Plan evaluates the existing roadway circulation system and identifies measures to accommodate existing and future traffic volumes. Other issues addressed in the Element address include public transit parking, and alternative forms of transportation. The Circulation Element complies with California Government Code Section 65302(b), which requires that the Circulation Element identify the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes and other public utilities and facilities. The goals, policies, plan and programs of the Circulation Element then respond to identified traffic concerns, as well as projected traffic conditions. The Transportation Plan identifies strategies that will address future traffic.

Circulation Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2020, including funding sources:
 CFP (2015)
2015 Call for projects: Cudahy Complete Streets Improvement Project. Project scope POF work focuses on the Atlantic Avenue Corridor Improvements for the first/last mile.
 LRSP
Local Roadway Safety Plan: State funds for safety analysis on traffic.  HSIP Cycle 6 (2014)
These funds will be used for pedestrian and traffic safety improvements along Atlantic Avenue. Caltrans awarded the project in 2018 and construction began in 2019. The project was officially completed in June 2020. The Scope of Work included traffic signal improvements along the Atlantic Avenue corridor to include left turn phasing at all intersections along the corridor.  HSIP Cycle 7 (2018)
These funds will be used for the installation of safety enhancements (e.g., advisory signage and crossings) to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular modes of travel along Salt Lake Avenue. The project location is in the City of Cudahy public right-of-way. The project focuses on systemic improvements along Salt Lake Avenue between Walnut Street and the Patata Street/ Atlantic Avenue. The project was awarded funds in 2018. Project design has been completed and currently the City is in the right-of-way certification phase which has significantly delayed the project due to the coordination required

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT with outside agencies. Request for Allocation for Design Services (PS&E) was approved by Caltrans in 2016. The City has also finalized Environmental Documentation (on March 2, 2017, Environmental Clearance was by Caltrans).

The City finalized the project design in 2018. The City expects the right-of-way certification phase to be completed, and within 2-3 months from certification, the City will start the bid phase of the project. The City anticipates the construction phase to start late 2021 or early 2022.
 ATP Cycle 2 (2015)
ATP 2 Grant Project focuses on 12 crossing locations either near schools, midblock or across major arterials in the City. The project will be focusing on the installation of safety enhancements for pedestrians at the 12 locations and eliminating hazardous conditions. The Project is in the City of Cudahy public right-of-way. The project focuses on 12 locations within the City boundaries along Wilcox Avenue between Live Oak Street to the North and Patata Street to the South, as well as midblock locations along adjacent streets. Request for Environmental Studies & Permits Plans, Specifications & Estimates was approved by Caltrans in January 2017. Accordingly, the City completed the preliminary engineering phase of the project (PA&ED) in 2017 and completed the design phase in 2018. The construction contract was awarded in 2020 and construction began in 2020.

Open Space and Conservation Element
The Open Space and Conservation Element of the 2040 General Plan addresses long-term community needs and plans for open space, parks, recreation services, and natural resource preservation. This element also includes policies for sewer, water, and storm drain facilities, which are important to maintain and update to support sustainable growth. The goals and policies reflect both technical analyses based on national standards for park space and community input gathered from resident interviews and the results of the 2016 Enabling Strategic Growth study.

The open space and conservation concepts discussed in this Element present strategies for natural resource conservation and preservation, and for increasing/improving parks and recreation opportunities in Cudahy. Although providing new parkland may not be attainable through traditional methods (parkland dedication and significant property acquisition), opportunities exist for creating smaller-scale, accessible urban recreational spaces within walking distance of each Cudahy neighborhood.

The City of Cudahy provides its residents and surrounding neighbors with a variety of recreational programs. Recreational programs, classes, and sports (and their respective locations). The recreational courses and sports programs that were available at each City Park and Facility for the year 2020 are summarized in the table below. Cudahy residents receive priority registration and pay lower fees than a non-resident. The City‘s Sports Department consists of various sports

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT available throughout the year for boys and girls between the ages of 4-16. Participants register individually and are placed on teams organized by the Cudahy Parks and Recreation Staff. All teams are coached by volunteer coaches.

Table 11 Recreational Programs
City Park Recreational Program / Class
Clara Park and Expansion Park
Outdoor Basketball
Cudahy Park
Cheerleading (Bedwell Hall)
Youth Baseball (Maywood Park)
Source: City of Cudahy – Parks & Recreation 2020
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently in partnership with the Southeast Rio Vista YMCA to oversee their youth sports programs, which include youth basketball, youth soccer, youth baseball, and tee-ball, and ball hockey. The City is also working with independent recreational contractors to provide various classes for a minimal fee. The City rents out their athletic fields to non-profits and for-profit adult sports leagues (i.e., basketball, soccer, flag football, and softball). All adult leagues are independently run by their respected organizations.

Many of the programs offered in previous years were postponed due to State COVID-19 social distancing requirements and other State regulations; however, where feasible, the City adjusted to continue to provide as many programs as possible, in compliance with State requirements and regulations.

Safety Element
The Safety Element of the 2040 General Plan presents a citywide approach for preventing the creation of hazards in the planning area and for minimizing the potential for injury, damage and disruption brought by natural events. The Element establishes safety standards and programs designed to protect life and property. Public safety standards include guidelines for activities involving risk to the public, as well as measures to follow when development occurs in areas susceptible to natural or manmade risks.

As a state-mandated element, the Safety Element of the 2040 General Plan fulfills the requirements of Section 65302(g) of the California Government Code. It sets goals and policies which address public safety issues in the City. The Element also serves as a public safety plan, identifies standards and programs to promote public safety, and outlines adequate facilities and services to serve the emergency needs of the City. The Safety Element maps the location of known hazard areas and available evacuation routes, indicates peak water supply requirements, minimum road widths, clearances around structures, and provides safety and emergency procedures.

Safety Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2020:

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT • Cudahy continues to contract for law enforcement and fire response services with Los Angeles County agencies. As these agencies serve other, larger areas in addition to Cudahy, the local Sheriff and fire stations are not located within Cudahy. Thus, public safety facilities cannot serve as focal points for Cudahy’s civic identity. As a small city serviced by large county agencies, ensuring that Cudahy’s interests are being prioritized among those of larger cities requires ongoing engagement between the agencies and City leaders.
• Los Angeles County Sherriff response times in Cudahy are less than three minutes for emergencies, ten minutes or less for priorities, and 60 minutes for routine items. • Los Angeles County Fire Department response time for Cudahy is approximately three minutes.
• Within Cudahy, the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center offers immediate care and outpatient services. The closest hospitals are located in Huntington Park and East Los Angeles.

Noise Element
Excessive noise levels disturb and disrupt human activities and can affect the physical and psychological health of individuals. Noise conditions can depreciate the quality of the environment by affecting work, sleep, and recreation. Cudahy is a predominantly residential community. As the City grows and expands its economic base through new and modernized land uses, keeping noise levels controlled, located away from neighborhoods, or buffered will continue to be important in ensuring a positive quality of life for Cudahy’s residents. This 2040 General Plan Element addresses noise that affects the community at large, rather than noise associated with site-specific conditions. The goals and policies in this element guide decisions concerning land use and the location of land uses, new roads, and transit facilities since these are common sources of increased noise levels. This element explores various noise reduction options and land use compatibility standards.

As mandated by the California Government Code Section 65302(f), the Noise Element follows the guidelines established by the Office of Noise Control of the State Department of Health Services.

Goals, policies, and guidelines for minimizing increases in ambient noise levels are outlined in the section that follows.

Noise Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2020:
• The City of Cudahy requires mitigation measures during entitlements and approvals subject to CEQA.
• Cudahy “CMC” Article 23: Environmental Performance Standards, ensure that residential neighborhoods and the business community in Cudahy will be free from environmental hazards such as of noise, vibration, dust, glare, and other negative influences.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT • Noise standards for the various categories of land uses set forth in Tables 12 and 13 shall, unless otherwise specified, apply to each property or portion of property in the community. Where two or more dissimilar land uses occur on a single property, the more restrictive noise standard shall apply. The maximum permissible sound levels and noise standards by receiving land uses are identified in Table 12 for exterior and Table 13 for interior.

Table 12 Maximum Exterior Noise Levels
Maximum Exterior Noise Levels
Noise Level (dBA)
Receiving Land Use Category 10 pm - 7 am 7 am to 10 pm
Residential (except multi-family) 45 65
Multi-Family Residential and Mobile Home Parks 50 65
Commercial (all “C” zones) 60 65
Light Industrial Zones 70 70
Heavy Industrial Zones 70 70
Table 13 Maximum Interior Noise Levels
Maximum Interior Noise Levels
Land Use Type Time Interval
Maximum Noise Level (dBA)
Any time 1 min./1 hr. 5 min./1 hr.

Residential
10 p.m. to 7 a.m. 35 40 35
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 45 50 45
Housing Element
In accordance with state law, the 2018 Housing Element update was prepared and adopted as a separate General Plan Element and incorporated into the 2040 General Plan. This Element evaluates the existing and projected housing needs of the City and establishes goals, policies, objectives, and programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing to meet local and regional housing needs.

Some of the primary goals in the 2018 Housing Element that are to be implemented over the course of the next few years will include the following:
• Housing Information Program
• Second Unit Ordinance
• Development Monitoring Program

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT • Manufactured Housing
• Housing Conversion Program
• Tenant Minor Home Repair Program
• Code Enforcement
• Equal Access
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Public Participation Program
• Food Distribution Program
• Homeless Assistance Program
• Bilingual Programs
• Handicapped Access
• Senior Shared Housing Program
• Persons with Disabilities, including Developmental Disabilities Program • Preservation of At-Risk Units Program
• Consistency with General Plan Program
Housing Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2020:
• The City continued to adjust the Building Department and Code Enforcement procedures to be in compliance with changing Federal and State COVID-19 regulations, while still maintaining high levels of service for the community.
• As noted previously, the City continually modified the Food Distribution Program to be in compliance with changing Federal and State COVID-19 regulations.

Air Quality Element
The Air Quality Element is a new Element for the City and was added to the 2040 General Plan.

Awareness and knowledge of the effects of human activities on the environment have grown significantly since the 1960s. In the early 2000s, concerns about climate change arose as a new focus. As such, finding ways to embrace sustainable practices has become a priority for Cudahy and many other California cities. Chief among environmental concerns is the impact of human actions and choices on the atmosphere and climate. With the emergence of the industrial age, human activity began to release increasing amounts of pollutants, carbon dioxide, and other harmful gases into the atmosphere, largely through the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.

The elevated levels of harmful gases and pollutants create two key concerns -- compromised local air quality and a global “greenhouse” effect that resulted in warming the Earth’s atmosphere.

The unhealthful conditions associated with air pollutants have been known for decades.

Beginning in the 1970s, legislation such as the federal Clean Air Act was enacted to improve air quality and, thus, reduce impacts on human health associated with high pollutant levels. Global warming, however, did not really enter the public consciousness until the United Nations (U.N.)

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Convention highlighted the serious threats to public safety associated with global warming, including sea level rise, associated flooding, and significant effects on agricultural practices and production.

This Element addresses local and regional air quality, stationary and mobile emission sources in the community, and identifies programs that will be effective in reducing pollutant emissions generated within the City.

Air Quality Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2020:
• The City of Cudahy requires mitigation measures during entitlements and approvals subject to CEQA.
• The City of Cudahy continues to be subject to regulations from various agencies. The primary agencies include the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
• The City of Cudahy uses SCAQMD-recommended thresholds in its local review of development projects over which the City has jurisdiction. A development that results in either construction-related emissions or operational emissions that exceed specified daily emissions thresholds are considered to have a significant and adverse environmental impact. The applicable emissions thresholds for both construction-related and operational emissions are summarized in Table 14.

Table 14 Construction-Related and Operational Emissions Thresholds Construction-Related and Operational Emissions Thresholds for Cudahy
Pollutant
Construction
Emissions
Thresholds
Operational Emissions
Thresholds
Reactive Organic
Compounds
•75 lbs/day •2.5
tons/qtr
•55 lbs/day •0.0275
tons/day
Nitrogen Dioxide
(NO2)
•100 lbs/day •2.5
tons/qtr
•55 lbs/day •0.0275
tons/day
Carbon Monoxide
(CO)
•550 lbs/day
•24.75 tons/qtr
•550 lbs/day •0.275
tons/day •20.0 ppm/1
hr.1. •9.0 ppm/8 hrs1.

Fine Particulate
Matter (PM10)
•150 lbs/day •6.75
tons/qtr
•150 lbs/day •0.075
tons/day

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(S02)
•150 lbs/day •6.75
tons/qtr
•150 lbs/day •0.075
tons/day of SOX.

Odors
•A dilution to
threshold factor
greater than 102.
•A dilution to
threshold factor
greater than 10 2.

Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District – 2004 Economic Development Element
The Economic Development Element is a new Element for the City and was added to the 2040 General Plan. A community’s economic viability relies on interdependent factors: providing an appropriate mix of land uses that support the desired economy, balancing the goods and services provided to fulfill the needs of local households and businesses, and attracting and retaining businesses. With nearly a third of Cudahy households living below the poverty line, spurring economic development is a vital piece of the 2040 General Plan. The City of Cudahy recognizes that land use and other policies must maintain and encourage a diverse and entrepreneurial economy to ensure that residents and businesses thrive. This Economic Development Element establishes policies to retain local business, attract new industries, sustain education and job training for the current and future workforce, promote affordable housing, support the tax base, and sustain Cudahy’s ability to provide public services.

Economic Development Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2020:
• The City continued to adjust procedures to be compliance with changing Federal and State COVID-19 regulations and provided local residents and businesses with references for assistance. This included updates on the City’s website of City services, contact information for housing assistance, un-employment, business funding programs, and updates to the COVID-19 regulations applicable to businesses.

Environmental Justice and Sustainability
The General Plan takes a holistic approach to environmental justice and sustainability.

Environmental justice and sustainability policies are integrated into every Element in the 2040 Cudahy General Plan.

In California, the goal of environmental justice as part of a jurisdiction’s general plan is to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities, promote community engagement in the public decision-making process, and prioritize improvements and programs to address the needs of disadvantaged communities (Government Code §65302). Disadvantaged communities are defined as communities that are disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution and with population characteristics that make them more sensitive to pollution. All of Cudahy is considered by the State of California to be a disadvantaged community.

Cudahy 2040 policies and programs supporting the environmental justice goal through reducing

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Sustainability is achieved through careful planning to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The General Plan’s sustainability symbol, a green circular leaf, indicates the goals, policies, and/or programs that includes specific attention to best practices from the perspective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources, or promoting a healthier lifestyle. Sustainability, through conservation and the development of innovative land use and transportation policies, is a cornerstone of the General Plan.

8.0 Goals, Priorities, and Objectives

The City of Cudahy aims to implement the priorities and objectives outlined in the 2040 General Plan throughout various activities and functions of local government. Many of the goals outlined for the future of the City are to be reviewed annually to direct the staff work effort for the upcoming calendar year. In this way, the implementation of the General Plan is an ongoing endeavor.

For a complete implementation update of the Cudahy General Plan, please reference the 2020 General Plan Implementation Status Update Table which is attached as Appendix C.

9.0 Conclusion
The 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report illustrates activities undertaken by the City of Cudahy. In 2020 the City continued to be impacted by COVID-19, changing Federal and State COVID-19 related regulations, long-term unemployment, increasing income losses resulting in housing payment and other payment delays, and the further altering of education programs.

These regulations and events continued to affect the City’s ability to provide services and carry out many of the General Plan’s goals and policies. The City met these challenges by adjusting programs (food distribution, building inspections, recreation, etc.); providing virtual public hearings (City Council, Planning Commission); and increasing the use of social media to keep City residents and businesses informed (City website announcements, Facebook, etc.).

10.0 References

1. City of Cudahy. Building & Safety Records. 2020.

2. City of Cudahy. Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

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3. City of Cudahy. Code Enforcement Records. 2020.

4. City of Cudahy. Community Development Planning Records. 2020.

5. City of Cudahy. Cudahy Municipal Code.

6. City of Cudahy. General Plan. Adopted March 20, 2018.

7. City of Cudahy. Green Streets Manual. June 4, 2013.

8. City of Cudahy. Housing Element Update. Adopted March 20, 2018.

9. City of Cudahy. Low Impact Development (LID) Guidelines. Adopted November 25, 2014.

10. City of Cudahy. Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

11. City of Cudahy. Residential Rehabilitation Program Records. 2020.

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* Note: These fields are voluntary
(11) Total Extremely Low-Income Units*
Rental units and financing are
determined by the market. The
City of Cudahy is a
disadvantaged community with
an annual median household
income that is 61% less than the
state annual median income.
http://factfinder2.census.gov)
LowIncomeModerateIncome
See Instructions
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Units
per
Project
Deed
Restricted
Units Est. # Infill
Units*
See Instructions
Affordability by Household Incomes
Very LowIncome
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Reporting Period 1/1/2020
1 2
Housing Development Information
3 4 5 5a
12/31/2020
Table A
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or
Deed Restrictions
6 7 8
Housing without
Financial Assistance
or Deed Restrictions
(10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ►
(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 ► ► Note below the number of units
determined to be affordable without
financial or deed restrictions and
attach an explanation how the
jurisdiction determined the units
were affordable. Refer to
instructions.

Project Identifier
(may be APN No.,
project name or
address)
Unit
Category
Assistance
Programs
for Each
Development
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner

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* Note: This field is voluntary
(3) Acquisition of Units
(5) Total Units by Income
Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA which meet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units (not including those units reported on Table A)
Affordability by Household Incomes
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
LowIncomeTOTAL
UNITS
(1) Rehabilitation Activity
Extremely
LowIncome*
Very LowIncome
(2) Preservation of Units At-Risk
Activity Type (4) The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection (c )(7) of Government Code Section 65583.1
GFCI; smoke/carbon detectors; exhaust fan; ceiling replacement; bathroom & kitchen remodels; plumbing; windows; laminate flooring; wall paneling; seal roof; water heater; repair/replace doors; vinyl skirt; inspect/replace electrical; and repair porch.

Table A3

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Non-deed
restricted
Year
8 Year
7 Year
5 Year
4 Year
1 Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
80 * Note: This field is voluntary
Very Low
Deed
Restricted
Non-deed
restricted
141
Income Level
76 41
Deed
Restricted
Year
2 0
46 51
141
No. of Units Permitted for
Above Moderate

7. Number of
infill units*
Table B

2. 2 - 4 Units

1. Single Family

4. Second Unit

3. 5+ Units
No. of Units Permitted for
Moderate
Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of
the RHNA allocation period. See Example.

Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
Year
6 RHNA
Allocation by
Income Level
Year
3 Moderate
Above Moderate

6. Total

5. Mobile Homes
Total
Remaining RHNA
Year by Income Level
9 Total Units
to Date
(all years)
Low
6 2
3 Non-deed
restricted
Deed
Restricted

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Total Units ► ► ►
Total RHNA by COG.

Enter allocation number:

Note: RHNA 5th Cycle January 2014-October 2021. Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.

Status of Program Implementation
Ongoing
The updated Housing Element was adopted by the City in March 2018 and included a detailed land inventory. The Housing information campaign was initiated through the development of an economic development informational flyer. 2018 Housing Element Program 1 Adequate Sites and Program 2 Housing information.

Timeframe
in H.E. Objective
318
258
Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ►
11 Program Implementation Status
Table C
Housing Information Program
Second Unit Ordinance
Program Description
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Name of Program
Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Single family neighborhoods represent a small portion of the City’s residential land (23%) and many of these existing neighborhoods have second units on their lots. As such, additional second unit development has been minimal. The City will update accessory unit requirements and regulations within the Development Code to comply with State law (Assembly Bill 2299 and Senate Bill 1069) in 2018. 2018 Housing Element Program 3.

An updated version of the program was included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element.

To encourage the development of
high quality housing on vacant
and underutilized lots.

The City of Cudahy allows second
units on single-family lots, as
required by State law. This has
led to second units on most lots in
the Low Density Residential
(LDR) Zone and has added to the
current housing stock.

Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.

Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

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The City shall continue housing
programs on housing
development, infrastructure,
rehabilitation and job
development, as allowed by the
CDBG program.

Manufactured Housing
State law requires local governments to permit manufactured or mobile homes meeting federal safety and construction standards on a permanent foundation in all single-family residential zoning districts (Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code). In Cudahy, a manufactured/ factory-built house is considered to be a single-family detached dwelling unit and is treated as such.

Ongoing
Ongoing
Since 2014, the City has used CDBG funds for Code Enforcement, Single-unit Housing Rehabilitation Program, Business Assistance Program, Senior Activities Program, Food Distribution Program, and two construction projects at Clara Park and Cudahy Park.

CDBG funding is an important resource for the City and the programs identified will continue. This program was included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 6.

CDBG Information Program
The City will require all new
development to undergo an
assessment to ensure that
adequate infrastructure is
available to serve the
development.

The City allows manufactured
homes and modular units on
single-family lots. This permits
the use of manufactured homes
as affordable housing
alternatives.

Affordable Housing Incentives
An updated and expanded version of the program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. The new program includes an action item to develop development incentives and a community benefits permitting procedure that incentivizes benefits and desired public amenities provided by private development, which include, but are not limited to, low Income and/or affordable housing. 2018 Housing Element Program 5.

Ongoing
Infrastructure impacts from new developments are addressed through the environmental review process as required by the California Environmental Quality Act and will be fully assessed citywide through the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Infrastructure availability is an integral part of maintaining a high quality of life for residents. This program and the provisions of ensuring adequate infrastructure are included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element, Program 13: Infrastructure Availability. program Development Monitoring Program
The City shall provide developers
with incentives and shorten the
permit process for low-income
and senior citizen housing
projects. By expediting the review
process, developers also save
money and housing costs can be
reduced.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)

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Two motels in the City provide short term housing to homeless or atrisk individuals. The City strictly enforces ordinances regarding property maintenance and fire and safety standards to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of tenants.

This program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 9.

Ongoing
The City shall explore the
feasibility of requiring affordable
housing units within new housing
developments.

The City shall preserve singleroom occupancy (SRO) hotels and strictly enforce ordinances
regarding property maintenance
and fire and safety standards to
safeguard the public health,
safety and welfare of tenants.

The City shall continue to apply
for Community Development
Block Grants for housing
rehabilitation programs in the City.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City shall take the lead in
coordinating efforts for the
preservation of subsidized
housing projects in Cudahy.

Inclusionary Housing Program Pending
Housing Conversion Program
Ongoing
(Monitored
annually)
Subsidized housing units in Cudahy are owned by non-profit affordable housing developers that have expressed a desire to continue renewing their subsidies that allow for the provision of affordable housing.

A program addressing affordable housing at risk of conversion to market rate was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element and combined with a second existing program related to at-risk housing. 2018 Housing Element Program 7.

This may be promoted by density bonuses and other incentives, coupled with a use restriction on the affordable units. The City may also require developers to provide a minimum percentage of affordable housing, pay fees, or dedicate land.

Residents continue to have access to improvement programs through the Housing Maintenance and Conservation program.

Approximately seven (7) units are anticipated to receive benefits from the City's Housing Rehabilitation by 2021.

SRO Hotels
Tenant Minor Home Repair Program
The City of Cudahy has an
ongoing program for the
maintenance and conservation of
the existing housing stock.

By maintaining the existing housing stock and preventing the creation of substandard housing, the City improves the living environment for present residents. Implementation measures for housing maintenance and conservation are discussed below.

Approximately seven (7) housing units are anticipated to receive benefits from the City's Housing Rehabilitation by 2021. This program is managed by the Community Development Director. 2018 Housing Element Program 8.

Housing Maintenance and Conversion Ongoing

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The City shall modify its Municipal
Code to allow the development,
maintenance, and improvement of
Emergency Shelters, SRO’s,
Transitional Housing, and
Supportive Housing to address
constraints throughout the City.

Transitional and Supportive Housing
Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
The City adopted a Development Code in 2018 which addressed Emergency Shelters, SROs, Transitional Housing, and Supportive Housing consistent with state law.

The City will monitor development of these housing types and reevaluate the effectiveness of established development standards.

The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 10.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
Development Standards to Allow Uses
Emergency Shelters
The City will amend the Zoning
Ordinance so emergency shelters
shall be a permitted use without a
conditional use permit or other
discretionary action in the High
Density Residential zone.

The City will continue to monitor
the inventory of sites appropriate
to accommodate transitional
housing and supportive housing
and will work with the appropriate
organizations to ensure the needs
of homeless and extremely lowincome residents are met.

The City adopted a comprehensive update of the Development Code in 2018 that addresses Emergency Shelters consistent with state law.

Emergency shelters are allowed without discretionary review in the Commercial Mixed Use (C/MU), Civic Mixed Use (Civic/MU), and Entertainment (E) zoning districts.

Development standard review and monitoring of this development type is included in two other programs. With the 2018 completion of the zoning ordinance amendment, this program was removed from the Housing Element. The monitoring of emergency shelter development is addressed in the Emergency, Transitional and Supportive Housing program. 2018 Housing Element Program 11.

The City adopted a comprehensive update of the Development Code in 2018 which addresses Transitional and Supportive Housing consistent with state law.

The City will continue to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate transitional housing and supportive housing and will work with the appropriate organizations to ensure the needs of homeless and extremely low-income residents are met. This program was renamed and updated to also address emergency shelters.2018 Housing Element Program 11.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring

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Code Enforcement
The City shall continue code
enforcement of nuisances such
as inoperable vehicles, property
maintenance, substandard units,
and illegal garage conversions.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Code enforcement activities are an important part of the City’s neighborhood preservation programs. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element
Program 12.

Housing Cooperating Program
The City shall work with Los
Angeles County to identify and
coordinate water and sewer
infrastructure on the provision of
adequate infrastructure and public
services in Cudahy, including
monitoring for grant funding
sources, to meet the City’s RHNA.

Ongoing/Mo
nitoring
Infrastructure availability is an integral part of maintaining a high quality of life for residents. In addition, consistent with the General Plan Implementation program, the City continues its efforts to work on establishing a permit tracking program that is anticipated for implementation by December 2023 that monitors new development and the redevelopment of existing uses that increase the number of residential unit and/or nonresidential square footage. This program was renamed and updated to address continued coordination with the County and ongoing development tracking. 2018 Housing Element Program 13.

Equal Access
The City intends to minimize
difficulties of special needs
households in finding adequate
housing by providing programs to
prevent discrimination or to
encourage the production of
housing specifically designed for
these households.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the Development Code in 2018 which includes a definition of family consistent with state law.

This program was combined with the Fair Housing Program in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program

15.

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Reasonable Accommodation Program
The City shall develop a policy
pursuant to the Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1988, to
provide people with disabilities
reasonable accommodation in
rules, policies, practices and
procedures that may be
necessary to ensure equal access
to housing.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the Development Code in 2018 that includes a formal procedure for individuals with disabilities seeking equal access to housing to request a reasonable accommodation to zoning regulations, as provided by the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, and to establish criteria to be used when considering these requests. The purpose of the reasonable accommodation process is to provide flexibility in the application of land use, zoning or building regulations, policies or procedures for individuals with disabilities or developers of housing for persons with disabilities when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to equal housing opportunities.

Public Participation Program The City encourages community participation in all city programs. Ongoing
Public participation is a priority for the City. This program was combined with the Bilingual program in the updated Housing Element, as access for Spanish speakers in Cudahy is crucial to obtaining full participation. The City Council adopted a resolution expanding the noticing requirements for all entitlements and development review permits to also include residents in addition to notifying property owners. 2018 Housing Element Program

14. Fair Housing Program
The City promotes the use of the
Fair Housing Council of Long
Beach through the City newsletter
and local papers, and informs all
city employees of the available
services for referral.

Ongoing
The City refers fair housing complaints to the Housing Rights Center and advertises fair housing services and information through the City newsletter and local papers, and informs all city employees of the available services for referral.

The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element and combined with the Equal Access Program. 2018 Housing Element Program 15.

Food Distribution Program
The City shall continue the hot
meals and food distribution
programs
Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City conducts hot meals and food distribution on the 4th Thursday of every month. The program is important to the City and is a valuable resource for residents. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element
Program 16.

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Homeless Assistance Program
The City shall continue to provide
funds for the Human Services
Association to serve the
homeless and other special
needs groups in the community.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Due to lack of funding, the City has not been able to provide funds to Human Services Association. It does maintain a list of local social services to use as referral sources for residents in need and refers homeless individuals to local and regional homeless resources. The City is currently working in collaboration with the City of Bell who plans to hire a grant-funded Homeless Services Liaison to provide homeless services in the cities of Cudahy, Bell, and Commerce. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 17.

Bilingual Program
The production of documents and
publications that are both in
English and Spanish.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Public participation is a priority for the City. This program has been combined with the Public Participation program. The City will continue to actively produce documents and publications that are in both English and Spanish.

Handicapped Access
The City currently requires new
development to comply with State
standards for handicapped
access.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The program is ongoing and was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 18.

Senior Shared Housing Program
The Senior’s Center on Clara
Park serves as an information
center for senior programs and
resources.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The program is ongoing and was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 19.

Housing for Extremely-Low Income
Households Program
The City will encourage the
development of housing units for
households earning 30 percent or
less of the median Family income
for Los Angeles County. Specific
emphasis shall be placed on the
provision of family housing and
non-traditional housing types.

Ongoing
The City will establish development incentives and community benefits permitting procedure that incentivizes benefits and desired public amenities provided by private development, which include, but are not limited to, extremely/low Income and/or affordable housing. This program was merged with the Affordable Housing Incentives program.

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Zoning Update Program
To address a shortfall and unaccommodated need of 280 units at appropriate densities, the City
will increase allowable zoning
densities in all residential zones.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
With the March 20, 2018 adoption of the 2040 General Plan and Housing Element update, the City also amended the Development Code and Zoning Map. Amendments included allowing for higher density development in residential areas, identification of new areas for mixed-use development with higher residential densities, and the provision of new zoning districts consistent with the newly adopted 2040 General Plan. The City undertook these efforts, along with an updated sites inventory, to provide more incentives to recycle underutilized and deteriorating property.

The updated sites inventory is proposed to show sufficient capacity to address the City’s current and previous (rollover) RHNA.

Persons with Disabilities, including
Development Disabilities Program
The City shall seek State and
Federal monies, as funding
becomes available, in support of
housing construction and
rehabilitation targeted for persons
with disabilities.

Ongoing
The City shall provide regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit processing and fee waivers and deferrals, to projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 20.

Preservation of At-Risk Units Program
The City will monitor the status of
any HUD receipt/approval Notices
of Intent and Plans of Action filled
by property owners to convert to
market-rate units.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Subsidized housing units in Cudahy are owned by non-profit affordable housing developers that have expressed a desire to continue renewing their subsidies that allow for the provision of affordable housing.

A program addressing affordable housing at risk of conversion to market rate was included in the updated Housing Element. The details of this program are to be merged with the At Risk Housing Preservation Program.

Consistency with General Plan
The City shall conduct an integral
review as part of its upcoming
General Plan amendment process
and implementation to achieve
consistency with other general
plan elements, policies, programs,
and community goals.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
The 2040 General Plan and the Housing Element update were both adopted by the City on March 20, 2018. Adoption included internal consistency with all other Elements, including the two new elements Air Quality and Economic Development. 2018 Housing Element Program 21.

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General Comments:

1 APPENDIX C

CITY OF CUDAHY
2020 GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS UPDATE
This Appendix summarizes the Goals, Policies, and Implementation Programs of the 2040 General Plan The City Council adopted the 2040 General Plan on March 20, 2018 and Implementation began soon thereafter

LAND USE ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal LUE-1: Complete, integrated, and defined neighborhoods, corridors, and districts. Policies 1.1 through 1.10 Goal LUE-2: Mobility and parking systems that interact with land use patterns. Policies 2.1 through 2.4 Goal LUE-3: Aesthetically pleasing distinctive, and inclusive urban design. Policies 3.1 through 3.15 Goal LUE-4: Land uses and spaces that encourage community cohesion and interaction. Policies 4.1 through 4.6 Goal LUE-5: Accommodate different family sizes and income levels through a variety of different types and scales of housing.

Policies 5.1 through 5.8
Goal LUE-6: Enhanced character in neighborhoods. Policies 6.1 through 6.7 Goal LUE-7: A modernized and adaptable industrial center prepared to react quickly to technological evolution.

Policies 7.1 through 7.6
Goal LUE-8: Land use strategies that facilitate economic empowerment through business development and homeownership opportunities.

Policies 8.1 through 8.3
Goal LUE-9: A build environment that promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Policies 9.1 through 9.4 Goal LUE-10: Environmental sustainability practices incorporated into Cudahy’s physical development. Policies 10.1 through 10.5 Implementation Programs Status

1. Amended Development Code and Zoning Map Completed/Ongoing

2. Development Incentives and Community Benefits Program Completed/Ongoing

3. Plan Review and Permitting Process Ongoing

4. Accessory Dwelling Unit Law Compliance Ongoing

5. Development Standards and Guidelines Ongoing/Pending

6. Public Art Ordinance Pending

7. Code Enforcement Ongoing

8. Development Tracking Program Ongoing

14. Green Building Program Ongoing/Pending

15. Multi-family Homeownership Opportunity Ongoing/Pending

19. Community Health Assessment Pending

22. Civic Center Relocation and Repurpose Pending

23. Gateway Signage and Wayfinding Program Pending

28. Service Provider Coordination Ongoing

30. Community Health Manager Pending

31. Community Development Corporation Pending

32. Corner Store Conversion and Mobile Produce Market Program Pending

33. Inter-Agency Consultation Ongoing

35. Sensitive Receptor Siting Protection Ongoing/Pending

CIRCULATION ELEMENT

2 Goals Policies
Goal CE-1: An efficient, convenient, and safe transportation system. Policies 1.1 through 1.8 Goal CE-2: Improved mobility and safety through roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities enhancements and increased public transit connectivity.

Policies 2.1 through 2.5
Goal CE-3: Comprehensive multi-modal transportation routes and facilities that are highly used Policies 3.1 through 3.7 Goal CE-4: Efficient, safe, and convenient parking facilities throughout areas of the City Policies 4.1 through 4.9 Implementation Programs Status

10. Roadway Monitoring Pending

16. Streetscape Plan Pending

17. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Completed/Ongoing

18. Transportation Demand Management Pending

24. Complete Streets Ongoing

25. Pedestrian and Transit Facilities Ongoing

26. Infrastructure Best Practices Ongoing/Pending

27. Otis Park Pocket Park, Cul-de-Sac, and River Road Greenway Retrofits Pending

34. City New Technologies Ongoing/Pending

OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal OSCE-1: A sustainable urban environment protects valuable natural resources (water, air, and soil) and limits waste production.

Policies 1.1 through 1.17
Goal OSCE-2: An increase of trails, parks, recreation, and other open space. Policies 2.1 through 2.12 Goal OSCE-3: Recreation facilities design and programming that provide a range of opportunities and evolve to meet the needs of changing demographics and public interests.

Policies 3.1 through 3.5
Goal OSCE-4: Safe and efficient infrastructure systems (sewer, water, storm drain) that are maintained to sustainably grow with the community.

Policies 4.1 through 4.5
Implementation Programs Status

21. Water Conservation and Parks Long-Range Plan Ongoing

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal ED-1: A diverse and healthy economy. Policies 1.1 through 1.11 Goal ED-2: A thriving business climate attracting and retaining new businesses of diverse types and sizes.

Policies 2.1 through 2.5
Goal ED-3: A skilled and adaptable local workforce. Policies 3.1 through 3.13 Goal ED-4: A partner for public and private development that aligns with the community vision. Policies 4.1 through 4.4 Goal ED-5: Maintain the City’s fiscal health. Policies 5.1 through 5.7 Goal ED-6: A City that values and uplifts the economic potential of its vulnerable populations. Policies 6.1 through 6.3 Implementation Programs Status

36. Business Improvement Districts Pending

37. Chamber of Commerce Ongoing/Pending

38. Ongoing Community Education and Engagement Ongoing

40. Small Business Development Support Ongoing/Pending

SAFETY ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal SE-1: A community engaged with law enforcement to promote mutual respect and active collaboration in improving public safety.

Policies 1.1 through 1.5
Goal SE-2: Enhanced resources for public safety. Policies 2.1 through 2.6

3 Goal SE-3: A safe environment that enhances community safety through environmental design techniques.

Policies 3.1 through 3.7
Goal SE-4: A prepared and resilient Cudahy. Policies 4.1 through 4.6 Goal SE-5: An environment that is reasonably safe from hazards. Policies 5.1 through 5.5 Implementation Programs Status

9. Parking Districts and Regulations Ongoing

11. Scope of Services with Los Angeles County Public Safety Ongoing

AIR QUALITY ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal AQE-1: Protection of sensitive receptors. Policies 1.1 through 1.5 Goal AQE-2: Reduced volume of pollutants generated by motorized vehicles. Policies 2.1 through 2.7 Goal AQE-3: Energy efficiency and conservation practices reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Policies 3.1 through 3.8
Goal AQE-4: Reduce volume of waste entering regional landfills. Policies 4.1 through 4.3 Goal AQE-5: Support efforts to reduce the negative impacts of pollution on air quality and public health. Policies 5.1 through 5.4 Implementation Programs Status

20. Climate Action Plan Pending

29. Green House Gas Emissions Reduction Targets Pending

NOISE ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal NE-1: Protect noise-sensitive uses. Policies 1.1 through 1.4 Goal NE-2: Clear and enforced noise regulations. Policies 2.1 through 2.6 Implementation Programs Status

12. Noise Ordinance Ongoing, Pending

13. Noise Complaint Monitoring System Pending

HOUSING ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal 1: The City of Cudahy will improve the housing supply and the choice of housing opportunities through private investment and, where necessary, through public action and financing.

Policies 1.1 through 1.8
Goal 2: The City of Cudahy will promote affordable housing and shelter for all economic segments of the community.

Policies 2.1 through 2.8
Goal 3: The City of Cudahy will support and provide incentives for the maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing housing stock.

Policies 3.1 through 3.10
Goal 4: The City of Cudahy will encourage development of a viable urban community consistent with orderly growth and environmental conservation to provide suitable living environments, with access to employment, community facilities, and services.

Policies 4.1 through 4.8
Goal 5: The City of Cudahy will promote equal access and opportunity to housing regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, or color.

Policies 5.1 through 5.8
Implementation Programs Status
Note: The Housing Element was prepared as a separate Element from the 2040 General Plan; therefore, the summary of implementation programs and “status” are provided in an alternative format, than what has been provided for the other Elements. Please see below:

4 Program Description
(By Housing Element Program
Names)
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.

Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Name of Program Objective Timeframe
in H.E. Status of Program Implementation
Housing Information Program
To encourage the
development of high-quality
housing on vacant and
underutilized lots.

Ongoing
The updated Housing Element was adopted by the City in
March 2018 and included a detailed land inventory. The
Housing information campaign was initiated through the
development of an economic development informational
flyer. 2018 Housing Element Program 1 Adequate Sites and Program 2 Housing information.

Second Unit Ordinance
The City of Cudahy allows
second units on single-family
lots, as required by State law.

This has led to second units
on most lots in the Low
Density Residential (LDR)
Zone and has added to the
current housing stock.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Single family neighborhoods represent a small portion of the City’s residential land (23%) and many of these existing neighborhoods have second units on their lots. As such, additional second unit development has been minimal. The City will update accessory unit requirements and regulations within the Development Code to comply with State law
(Assembly Bill 2299 and Senate Bill 1069) in 2018. 2018 Housing Element Program 3.

An updated version of the program was included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element.

Development Monitoring Program
The City will require all new
development to undergo an
assessment to ensure that
adequate infrastructure is
available to serve the
development.

Ongoing
Infrastructure impacts from new developments are
addressed through the environmental review process as
required by the California Environmental Quality Act and will be fully assessed citywide through the General Plan
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Infrastructure
availability is an integral part of maintaining a high quality of life for residents. This program and the provisions of
ensuring adequate infrastructure are included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element, Program 13: Infrastructure
Availability. program
Manufactured Housing
The City allows manufactured
homes and modular units on
single-family lots. This
permits the use of
manufactured homes as
Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
State law requires local governments to permit
manufactured or mobile homes meeting federal safety and construction standards on a permanent foundation in all single-family residential zoning districts (Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code). In Cudahy, a

5 affordable housing
alternatives.
manufactured/ factory-built house is considered to be a single-family detached dwelling unit and is treated as such.

Affordable Housing Incentives
The City shall provide
developers with incentives
and shorten the permit
process for low-income and
senior citizen housing
projects. By expediting the
review process, developers
also save money and housing
costs can be reduced.

Ongoing
An updated and expanded version of the program was
included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. The new
program includes an action item to develop development
incentives and a community benefits permitting procedure that incentivizes benefits and desired public amenities provided by private development, which include, but are not limited to, low Income and/or affordable housing. 2018
Housing Element Program 5.

CDBG Information Program
The City shall continue
housing programs on housing
development, infrastructure,
rehabilitation and job
development, as allowed by
the CDBG program.

Ongoing
Since 2014, the City has used CDBG funds for Code
Enforcement, Single-unit Housing Rehabilitation Program, Business Assistance Program, Senior Activities Program, Food Distribution Program, and two construction projects at Clara Park and Cudahy Park.

CDBG funding is an important resource for the City and the programs identified will continue. This program was included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element. 2018 Housing
Element Program 6.

Housing Conversion Program
The City shall take the lead in
coordinating efforts for the
preservation of subsidized
housing projects in Cudahy.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Subsidized housing units in Cudahy are owned by non-profit affordable housing developers that have expressed a desire to continue renewing their subsidies that allow for the provision of affordable housing.

A program addressing affordable housing at risk of
conversion to market rate was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element and combined with a second existing
program related to at-risk housing. 2018 Housing Element Program 7.

6 Inclusionary Housing Program
The City shall explore the
feasibility of requiring
affordable housing units
within new housing
developments.

Pending
This may be promoted by density bonuses and other
incentives, coupled with a use restriction on the affordable units. The City may also require developers to provide a minimum percentage of affordable housing, pay fees, or
dedicate land.

Housing Maintenance and Conversion
The City of Cudahy has an
ongoing program for the
maintenance and
conservation of the existing
housing stock.

Ongoing
By maintaining the existing housing stock and preventing the creation of substandard housing, the City improves the living environment for present residents. Implementation measures for housing maintenance and conservation are
discussed below. Approximately seven (7) housing units are anticipated to receive benefits from the City's Housing Rehabilitation by 2021. This program is managed by the
Community Development Director. 2018 Housing Element
Program 8.

Tenant Minor Home Repair Program
The City shall continue to
apply for Community
Development Block Grants for
housing rehabilitation
programs in the City.

Ongoing
(Monitored
annually)
Residents continue to have access to improvement
programs through the Housing Maintenance and
Conservation program. Approximately seven (7) units are anticipated to receive benefits from the City's Housing Rehabilitation by 2021.

SRO Hotels
The City shall preserve
single-room occupancy
(SRO) hotels and strictly
enforce ordinances regarding
property maintenance and fire
and safety standards to
safeguard the public health,
safety and welfare of tenants.

Ongoing
Two motels in the City provide short term housing to
homeless or at-risk individuals. The City strictly enforces ordinances regarding property maintenance and fire and
safety standards to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of tenants.

This program was included in the 2018 updated Housing
Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 9.

Development Standards to Allow Uses
The City shall modify its
Municipal Code to allow the
development, maintenance,
and improvement of
Emergency Shelters, SRO’s,
Transitional Housing, and
Supportive Housing to
address constraints
throughout the City.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
The City adopted a Development Code in 2018 which
addressed Emergency Shelters, SROs, Transitional
Housing, and Supportive Housing consistent with state law.

The City will monitor development of these housing types and re-evaluate the effectiveness of established
development standards. The program was included in the
2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element
Program 10.

7 Emergency Shelters
The City will amend the
Zoning Ordinance so
emergency shelters shall be a
permitted use without a
conditional use permit or
other discretionary action in
the High Density Residential
zone.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the
Development Code in 2018 that addresses Emergency
Shelters consistent with state law.

Emergency shelters are allowed without discretionary
review in the Commercial Mixed Use (C/MU), Civic Mixed
Use (Civic/MU), and Entertainment (E) zoning districts.

Development standard review and monitoring of this
development type is included in two other programs. With the 2018 completion of the zoning ordinance amendment,
this program was removed from the Housing Element. The
monitoring of emergency shelter development is addressed in the Emergency, Transitional and Supportive Housing
program. 2018 Housing Element Program 11.

Transitional and Supportive Housing
The City will continue to
monitor the inventory of sites
appropriate to accommodate
transitional housing and
supportive housing and will
work with the appropriate
organizations to ensure the
needs of homeless and
extremely low-income
residents are met.

Completed/ Ongoing
Monitoring
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the
Development Code in 2018 which addresses Transitional
and Supportive Housing consistent with state law.

The City will continue to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate transitional housing and
supportive housing and will work with the appropriate
organizations to ensure the needs of homeless and
extremely low-income residents are met. This program was renamed and updated to also address emergency
shelters.2018 Housing Element Program 11.

Code Enforcement
The City shall continue code
enforcement of nuisances
such as inoperable vehicles,
property maintenance,
substandard units, and illegal
garage conversions.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Code enforcement activities are an important part of the City’s neighborhood preservation programs. The program
was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018
Housing Element Program 12.

8 Housing Cooperating Program
The City shall work with Los
Angeles County to identify
and coordinate water and
sewer infrastructure on the
provision of adequate
infrastructure and public
services in Cudahy, including
monitoring for grant funding
sources, to meet the City’s
RHNA.

Ongoing/Monitoring
Infrastructure availability is an integral part of maintaining a high quality of life for residents. In addition, consistent with the General Plan Implementation program, the City
continues its efforts to work on establishing a permit tracking program that is anticipated for implementation by December 2023 that monitors new development and the
redevelopment of existing uses that increase the number of residential unit and/or nonresidential square footage. This program was renamed and updated to address continued
coordination with the County and ongoing development
tracking. 2018 Housing Element Program 13.

Equal Access
The City intends to minimize
difficulties of special needs
households in finding
adequate housing by
providing programs to prevent
discrimination or to
encourage the production of
housing specifically designed
for these households.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the
Development Code in 2018 which includes a definition of family consistent with state law.

This program was combined with the Fair Housing Program in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing
Element Program 15.

Reasonable Accommodation Program
The City shall develop a
policy pursuant to the Fair
Housing Amendments Act of
1988, to provide people with
disabilities reasonable
accommodation in rules,
policies, practices and
procedures that may be
necessary to ensure equal
access to housing.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the
Development Code in 2018 that includes a formal procedure for individuals with disabilities seeking equal access to housing to request a reasonable accommodation to zoning regulations, as provided by the Federal Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1988 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, and to establish criteria to be used when considering these requests. The purpose of the reasonable accommodation process is to provide flexibility in the
application of land use, zoning or building regulations, policies or procedures for individuals with disabilities or developers of housing for persons with disabilities when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to equal housing
opportunities.

Remove for 2018
Public Participation Program
The City encourages
community participation in all
city programs.

Ongoing
Public participation is a priority for the City. This program was combined with the Bilingual program in the updated
Housing Element, as access for Spanish speakers in
Cudahy is crucial to obtaining full participation. The City Council adopted a resolution expanding the noticing

9 requirements for all entitlements and development review permits to also include residents in addition to notifying property owners. 2018 Housing Element Program 14.

Fair Housing Program
The City promotes the use of
the Fair Housing Council of
Long Beach through the City
newsletter and local papers,
and informs all city
employees of the available
services for referral.

Ongoing
The City refers fair housing complaints to the Housing
Rights Center and advertises fair housing services and
information through the City newsletter and local papers, and informs all city employees of the available services for referral.

The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing
Element and combined with the Equal Access Program.
2018 Housing Element Program 15.

Food Distribution Program
The City shall continue the
hot meals and food
distribution programs
Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City conducts hot meals and food distribution on the 4th Thursday of every month. The program is important to the City and is a valuable resource for residents. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018
Housing Element Program 16.

Homeless Assistance Program
The City shall continue to
provide funds for the Human
Services Association to serve
the homeless and other
special needs groups in the
community.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Due to lack of funding, the City has not been able to provide funds to Human Services Association. It does maintain a list of local social services to use as referral sources for residents in need and refers homeless individuals to local and regional homeless resources. The City is currently
working in collaboration with the City of Bell who plans to hire a grant-funded Homeless Services Liaison to homeless services in the cities of Cudahy, Bell, and Commerce. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing
Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 17.

Bilingual Program
The production of documents
and publications that are both
in English and Spanish.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Public participation is a priority for the City. This program will be combined with the Public Participation program in the updated Housing Element. The City will continue to actively produce documents and publications that are in both
English and Spanish.

Handicapped Access
The City currently requires
new development to comply
with State standards for
handicapped access.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The program is ongoing and was included in the 2018
updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program

18.

10 Senior Shared Housing Program
The Senior’s Center on Clara
Park serves as an information
center for senior programs
and resources.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The program is ongoing and was included in the 2018
updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program

19. Housing for Extremely-Low Income
Households Program
The City will encourage the
development of housing units
for households earning 30
percent or less of the median
Family income for Los
Angeles County. Specific
emphasis shall be placed on
the provision of family
housing and non-traditional
housing types.

Ongoing
The City will establish development incentives and
community benefits permitting procedure that incentivizes benefits and desired public amenities provided by private development, which include, but are not limited to,
extremely/low Income and/or affordable housing. This
program was merged with the Affordable Housing Incentives program.

Persons with Disabilities, including
Development Disabilities Program
The City shall seek State and
Federal monies, as funding
becomes available, in support
of housing construction and
rehabilitation targeted for
persons with disabilities.

Ongoing
The City shall provide regulatory incentives, such as
expedited permit processing and fee waivers and deferrals, to projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018
Housing Element Program 20.

Preservation of At-Risk Units Program
The City will monitor the
status of any HUD
receipt/approval Notices of
Intent and Plans of Action
filled by property owners to
convert to market-rate units.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Subsidized housing units in Cudahy are owned by non-profit affordable housing developers that have expressed a desire to continue renewing their subsidies that allow for the provision of affordable housing.

A program addressing affordable housing at risk of
conversion to market rate was included in the updated
Housing Element. The details of this program are to be
merged with the At Risk Housing Preservation Program.

Consistency with General Plan
The City shall conduct an
integral review as part of its
upcoming General Plan
amendment process and
implementation to achieve
consistency with other
general plan elements,
policies, programs, and
community goals.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
The 2040 General Plan and the Housing Element update
were both adopted by the City on March 20, 2018. Adoption included internal consistency with all other Elements,
including the two new elements Air Quality and Economic Development. 2018 Housing Element Program 21.

11 Zoning Update Program
To address a shortfall and unaccommodated need of 280
units at appropriate densities,
the City will increase
allowable zoning densities in
all residential zones.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
With the March 20, 2018 adoption of the 2040 General Plan and Housing Element update, the City also amended the
Development Code and Zoning Map. Amendments included
allowing for higher density development in residential areas, identification of new areas for mixed-use development with higher residential densities, and the provision of new zoning districts consistent with the newly adopted 2040 General Plan. The City undertook these efforts, along with an
updated sites inventory, to provide more incentives to
recycle underutilized and deteriorating property.

The updated sites inventory is proposed to show sufficient capacity to address the City’s current and previous (rollover) RHNA.

General Comments:

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CITY OF CUDAHY
2021

GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

CITY OF CUDAHY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
5220 SANTA ANA STREET
CUDAHY, CA 90201
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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT City of Cudahy
2021 GENERAL PLAN

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Adopted
Cudahy City Council Resolution No. 22-XX

CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL
Elizabeth Alcantar, Mayor
Jose Gonzalez, Vice Mayor
Jack Guerrero, Council Member
Daisy Lomeli, Council Member
Blanca Lozoya, Council Member

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Through a combined effort of collaboration and determination, the following staff members made the adoption of the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report possible. Thank you for your commitment and dedication towards establishing and maintaining the goals and policies within the City in order to ensure a better quality of life within.

Alfonso Noyola, City Manager
Juan Arauz, Community Development Director
Julian Capucetti, Building & Safety Inspector
Brenda Rodriguez, Administrative Services Director
Victor Santiago, Recreation Program Manager
Raul Mazariegos, Code Enforcement
Aaron Hernandez-Torres, Public Works Director/City Engineer Aracely Villasenor, Business License Clerk
City of Cudahy
5220 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, CA 90201

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Table of Contents

Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 6

1. Introduction
Purpose of the Annual Progress Report……………………………………………………………….Page 8

2. General Plan Background
Overview……………………………………………………………………….……………………………..…....Page 9 Implementation of the General Plan……………………………………………………………………Page 10

3. City Background
The City of Cudahy……………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 10 Population Trends…………………………………………………………………………………………..……Page 13

4. Community Development Activity
Building Permits……………………………………………………………………………………………..……Page 14 Planning ………………….…………………………………..…………….……………………………….………Page 15 Business Licenses…………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 16 Code Compliance…………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 16 Community Development Block Grant Residential Rehabilitation Program………….Page 18

5. Land and Housing Inventory
Housing Inventory…………..……………………………………………………………………………….….Page 19 Sites Inventory and Analysis…………………………………………………………………………………Page 20 Realistic Capacity…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..Page 20 Key Sites for Housing………………………………………………………………………………….………..Page 20 Zoning Appropriate to Accommodate Housing for Lower-Income Households….…Page 21 Regional Housing Needs Allocation ………….………………………………………………….……..Page 21 Housing Cost and Affordability………………………………….…………………………………..…….Page 22 Housing Crisis…………….………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 22 Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints……………………………………………………..Page 23

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Environmental Setting………………………………………………………………………….……………..Page 23 Noise……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 24 Geologic and Seismic Hazards………………………………………………………………………………Page 24 Roads…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 25 Assessment of Sewer and Water………………………………………………………………………….Page 26

6. Long Range Planning Activities
General Plan……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………Page 27 Capital Improvement Program ……..…………..……………………………………..…………………Page 28

7. General Plan Elements
Land Use …………....…………………………………………….………………………...………………….…Page 29 Circulation ….….……………..………………………………………….……………………………………….Page 30 Open Space and Conservation ….….………………………………………………………………......Page 32 Safety…………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………..……..Page 33 Noise ……………………………………………….………………………………………………..……………….Page 34 Housing…….………….………………………………………………………………………….………………….Page 36 Air Quality ..…..………………….………..………………………………………………………………………Page 37 Economic Development………….………….…….…………………………………………………………Page 38 Environmental Justice….………….………….…….………………………………………………………..Page 38

8. Goals, Priorities, and Objectives…………………………….……………………………………..Page 39

9. Conclusion……………………………………….………………………...……………………………………Page 40

10. References………………………………………………………………………...…………………………..Page 40 Appendix A: City Council Adoption of 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report Appendix B: 2021 Annual Element Progress Report (Housing Element Implementation) Appendix C: 2021 General Plan Implementation Status Update List of Figures and Tables
Figures
Figure 1 Location of the City of Cudahy, CA……………………………………..……………………………..Page 11

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Figure 2 Cudahy Boundaries Map………………………………………………………….………………..….….Page 12 Tables
Table 1 Population Trends 1970-2010…………………………………………………..……………………….Page 13 Table 2 Building Permits…………………………………………………..…………………………………………...Page 15 Table 3 Planning Entitlements ………………………..………………………………………….………………..Page 15 Table 4 Business Licenses………………..………………………………………………………………………..….Page 16 Table 5 Prohibited Conditions Violations…………….………………………………..…………………..….Page 17 Table 6 Building Code Violations…………….…………..………………………………..…………………..….Page 17 Table 7 5th Cycle RHNA .…..………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 22 Table 8 Housing Overpayment………………………………………………………………………………….…Page 22 Table 9 Sewer and Water ………….…………………. ………………………………………….………………..Page 26 Table 10 Timeliness for Permit Procedures……….………………………………………….……………...Page 29 Table 11 Summary of the Classes held by Park/Facility.…………………….………………....……..Page 33 Table 12 Maximum Exterior Noise Levels………………………………………………………….………..Page 35 Table 13 Maximum Interior Noise Levels.……………………………..…………………….…...………..Page 35 Table 14 Construction-Related and Operational Emissions Thresholds…………………….…Page 38 Executive Summary

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT The City of Cudahy’s 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report was prepared by the Planning Department with input from other departments including City Clerk, Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, and Public Works. The Report summarizes the measurable outcomes and actions associated with the implementation of all of the General Plan elements.

Following an extensive outreach program and considerable efforts on behalf of the entire community and City staff, the 2040 General Plan was adopted by the City Council on March 20, 2018. The City added two new elements as part of this General Plan update, an Economic Development Element and an Air Quality Element. Rather than create another new Element, the City integrated Environmental Justice into each Element. The City also took a holistic approach to community health, weaving principles of sustainability into every Element. Adoption included internal consistency with all General Plan elements, including the two new elements, environmental justice, and sustainability. The City also adopted updates to the Development Code and Zoning Map. On November 8, 2018 the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the City’s 2018 Housing Element update. This report includes references to these milestones and information on planning applications that were initiated in 2021.

The City updated demographic and housing information as part of the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element Update. The Housing Element update included the fifth cycle of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) projection period of 2013 through 2021. The City’s progress in meeting the Housing Element goals is also provided in the separate Housing Element Report (Appendix B).

In 2021, the City was again adjusting to changing Federal and State COVID-19 regulations, while at the same time confronting ongoing unemployment, housing affordability, and challenges in providing services. The City continued to actively adjust programs, inspections, and public outreach efforts along with providing other City services.

The following key efforts were also accomplished in 2021 to implement the current General Plan:
• Grants
 SB2 Planning Grants Program (2021)
The City of Cudahy was awarded $160,000 through the Department of Housing and Community Development Planning Grants Program. These funds will be used to prepare an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance with a CEQA streamlining component. The purpose of the Ordinance is to facilitate the construction of affordable housing units.

The City anticipates working with various stakeholders and completing a draft ordinance for public review in 2021.
 Local Early Action Planning Grant (2020)
The City of Cudahy was awarded $150,000 through the Department of Housing and Community Development. These funds will be used for the preparation of the Atlantic

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Avenue Corridor Transit Oriented Development Area Plan (Area Plan) and accompanying Negative Declaration. The Area Plan will further the City’s implementation of the General Plan Goal to redevelop the Atlantic Avenue corridor, provide additional affordable housing, expedite processing, increase public safety and creation pedestrian linkages between neighborhoods and business districts. Following coordination with stakeholders, the City anticipates initiating project tasks in 2021.  The City continues to apply for new grants and implement previously awarded grants.

These include circulation and infrastructure improvements (see Section 7, Circulation for more information) funded through the CFP (2015), LRSP, HSIP Cycle 6 (2014), HSIP Cycle 7 (2018), and ATP Cycle 2 (2015) programs.
• Food Distribution
Due to Federal and State mandated COVID-19 restrictions, the City temporarily suspended the provision of hot meals. However, the City did institute an interim food services program until such time as the previous hot meal program could be reinstated. This interim program included the facilitation of frozen meals to seniors provided by the Human Services Association (HAS).

The City also provided bi-weekly and monthly units of groceries to residents via the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded Food Distribution project. • Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a short-range plan, usually five to ten years, which identifies capital projects. The City of Cudahy completed its 5 Year CIP. In addition, the City has completed, and is currently implementing its CIP Program for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit
The City prepared the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit 2019 Annual Report. The Annual Report lists the City’s activities that were performed during the previous fiscal year regarding Storm Water Management Plan. The City’s Annual Report will be included in the unified Annual Storm Water Program Report. The 2021 Report was submitted, and the City remains in compliance.

1.0 Introduction
Purpose of the Annual Progress Report

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT This report has been prepared pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400, which requires the City of Cudahy to submit an Annual Progress Report on the status and implementation of the General Plan to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April of each year.

Section 65400 of the Government Code also requires the City submit an annual report on the status and progress of implementing the Housing Element of the General Plan. Housing information in compliance with this regulation is provided in this report using the forms and definitions adopted by HCD. This report summarizes the planning activities for the City of Cudahy from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

The scope of the report includes:

1. An overview of the City’s adopted: 2040 General Plan, 2018 Housing Element, Amended Development Code, and updated Zoning Map.

2. A summary of the City’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs.

The purpose of this report is to inform The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) about the status of implementing the 2040 General Plan (adopted March 20, 2018), housing issues, and development in the City. The report should be used to identify what necessary adjustments, if any, should be made to further implement the 2040 General Plan.

This document is a reporting document and does not create or alter policy. The content is provided for informational purposes only, and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306:

Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded.

2.0 General Plan Background
Overview

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT The General Plan is mandated by California Government Code Section 65300, which requires each city and county to adopt a general plan for the physical development of the jurisdiction. The Cudahy General Plan establishes a vision for the City’s long-term growth and enhancement and provides strategies and actions to achieve this vision. The Plan also conveys the community’s goals and policies to City departments, other agencies, and private developers and establishes a basis for determining if development proposals and public projects are consistent.

The General Plan provides for establishing and prioritizing detailed plans and implementation programs. The Cudahy General Plan serves as the framework for future planning and development in the City. The Cudahy General Plan provides decision-makers, officials, residents, and developers the direction they need to achieve the long-term planning goals of the City. On March 20, 2018 the City adopted the 2040 General Plan. This update built upon the previous General Plan that was adopted in 2010 that emphasized the maintenance and revitalization of the residential neighborhoods and the improvement of the City’s commercial areas. State law regulates the content of General Plans. Sections 65300-65403 of the California Government Code require that local jurisdictions prepare and adopt a general plan to guide the physical development of the City and its sphere of influence. There are seven mandatory elements, and two non-mandatory elements, along with the integration of Environmental Justice and Sustainability into each Element, that comprise the 2040 Cudahy General Plan:
• Land Use
• Circulation
• Open Space and Conservation
• Economic Development
• Safety
• Air Quality
• Noise
• Housing
The Elements that comprise the Cudahy 2040 General Plan, along with environmental justice and sustainability, are summarized Section 7 of this Report.

Implementation of the General Plan
Each policy in the General Plan includes one or more implementation programs or actions to assure that there is a mechanism for its implementation. The implementation of the General Plan establishes ongoing programs that must be developed by City staff and approved by the City Council before being implemented. Implementation programs or actions are necessary to achieve the General Plan’s goals and policies. The Implementation programs are organized by corresponding General Plan Elements that further refine and group programs into related areas and topics.

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3.0 City Background
The City of Cudahy
As noted previously, on March 20, 2018 the City adopted the 2040 General Plan, thus updating the previous General Plan. The 2040 General Plan governs the land area located within the corporate boundaries of the City of Cudahy. The incorporated City limits were not changed with the adoption of the 2040 General Plan. The total land area for the City is 1.2 square miles making it one of the smallest incorporated cities in California in terms of land area. The City is located eight miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and immediately west of the Los Angeles River and the Long Beach Freeway (SR-710). Cudahy is bounded on the north by Bell, on the west by Huntington Park, on the east by Bell Gardens, and on the south by South Gate. The location of the City of Cudahy, in a regional and local context, is indicated below in Figures 1 and 2 respectively.

Figure 1 Regional Location Map

Figure 1. Regional geographic location of the City of Cudahy highlighted in light blue; the city is bounded on the north by Bell, on the west by Huntington Park, on the east by Bell Gardens, and on the south by South Gate. Source: http://tims.berkeley.edu/tools/gismap/index.php

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Figure 2 City Boundaries Map
Figure 2. Local geographic location of the City of Cudahy highlighted in blue. Source:
http://tims.berkeley.edu/tools/gismap/index.php
Cudahy is located just south of an industrial district that includes the cities of southeast Los Angeles, Vernon, Huntington Park, Commerce, Montebello, and Santa Fe Springs. As industrial development occurred in the area, Cudahy along with the neighboring communities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Huntington Park, and Maywood, provided the homes and shopping areas for those working in the nearby industrial areas. The surrounding cities in the area incorporated during the 1920's and 1930's though Cudahy remained unincorporated until November 10, 1960. In 1970, the City's population was 16,998 persons according to the U. S. Census conducted for that year.

In 1980, the census estimated the population at 17,984 persons; the 1990 census estimated the population at 22,817 persons; the 2000 census estimated the population at 24,208 persons, and the 2010 census estimated the population at 23,805 persons.

Cudahy is one of the most densely populated communities in California. The most recent U.S.

Census population estimates (2017) shows Cudahy with a population density of 24,076 persons per square mile. As indicated earlier, the City’s land area of just over one square mile makes

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Cudahy one of the smallest cities in the state in terms of land area, though it is one of the most densely populated.

Early growth in the area that is now Cudahy paralleled the boom that most of Southern California experienced following the Second World War and continuing on into the 1950's. A second and even greater period of growth occurred in the 1980’s and 1990’s due to people migrating into the area, primarily from various Latin American nations. In fact, the 2010 U. S. Census indicated that over half the City’s residents were foreign born.

The majority of the City is zoned for high-density residential development (HDR) and mediumdensity residential (MDR) that has resulted in a transition from lower density single-family neighborhoods to higher density residential uses. The resulting residential development, now found in the City, is characterized by single-family units interspersed with higher density development.

Population Trends
Population data sets are the most expressive indicators of growth trends in Cudahy. Table 1 below, lists the City of Cudahy’s population by decade from 1970 to 2010 with the annual change rates for each decade.

Table 1 Population Trends 1970 to 2010
Population Trends 1970-2010
Year Population Change
(#)
Change
(%)
1970 16,998 n/a n/a
1980 17,984 986 5.8%
1990 22,817 4,833 26.9%
2000 24,208 1,391 6.1%
2010 23,805 -403 -1.6%%
Source: U.S. Census
Population growth in Cudahy was the greatest in the 1990's when California and Los Angeles were both the popular migration destinations. Although the 2010 Census noted a reduction in the population, recent Department of Finance figures indicate that Cudahy’s 2017 population increased to 24,076 persons. This increase may be attributed to the migration of younger families into the area as well as natural increases in population. The reports of 1992 assumed that growth in the coming decade would be similar to that observed from 1970 to 1980 (5.8%) and the resulting population projection, projected a population of 24,140 in the year-2000, which was quite close to the actual 2000 population figure of 24,208 persons identified in the U.S. Census for that year.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT The California Department of Finance, 2021 population estimate for Cudahy was 23,937.

The following are some key findings concerning demographics and housing:
• Cudahy experienced its greatest population growth in the 1990s; however, from the years of 2007 through 2010 there was a slight reduction in population that may be attributed to the declining economy from 2000 to 2010. From 2010 to 2017 there was a population increase of 1% (271) that may be attributed to a better economy. • Cudahy again experience a slight reduction in population in 2021 and projections are that this slight reduction will continue.
• Cudahy is a predominately Hispanic/Latino community.
• Cudahy has a low educational attainment with very few of the City’s residents having some college or higher.
• According to the 2010 California Department of Finance records, the housing make up is as follows; single detached units (37%), single attached units (22.8%), 2-4 units (5.6%), 5 or more units (27.3%), and (7.3%) are mobile home units. • The City’s housing stock is getting older, well over half (57.4%) of the City’s housing stock was built prior to 1960.
• A household was considered to be overpaying for housing if more than 30% of their net “take-home” income was used for paying rent or mortgages. According to census figures for the year 2010, 255 households (45.2% of the total owner-occupied units) living in owner-occupied units paid in excess of 30% of their monthly income towards the mortgage.

4.0 Community Development Activity
During 2021, the City of Cudahy reviewed numerous projects and participated in numerous planning efforts. The following summaries provide a general overview of the projects, programs and permits that were reviewed. These summaries are general and are not intended to be exhaustive.

Building Permits
The Building & Safety Department processed a variety of permits during the 2021 calendar year, as summarized below in Table 2.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Table 2 Building Permits
Permits Issued in 2021
Residential Permits 256
Commercial Permits 63
Sub-Total Building Construction Permits 319
Building Permit by Activity
Additions 6
Solar Projects 8
Certificate of Occupancy 5
Home Demolitions 4
New Home Construction 0
Electrical
53 Plumbing 43
Mechanical
36 Other Permits
164

GRAND TOTAL ALL PERMITS 319
Source: Building & Safety Records – 2021
Planning Entitlements
The Planning Department processed a variety of planning entitlements during the 2021 calendar year, including Conditional Use Permits and Development Review Permits along with the associated environmental documents as needed. Table 3 represents a breakdown of applications received by the Planning Department in 2021.

Table 3 Planning Entitlements
Application Type New Request Approved Denied/
Withdrawn
In
Process
Conditional Use Permit
0 2 1 0
Development Review Permit
10 0
Variance
0 0 0 0
Zone Change
0 0 0 0
Zoning Ordinance
0 0 0 0
Source: Community Development & Planning Department Records – 2021

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 2040 General Plan: Implementation
During 2021 the City continued to implement the City’s General Plan by reviewing requested entitlements, updating the Capital Improvement Program, applying for a variety of grants, and adjusting to Federal and State COVID-19 regulations. Cudahy’s General Plan reflects the community’s shared values of what Cudahy is today and plans to be in future years. 2018 Housing Element: Implementation
Throughout 2021 the City continued to implement the goals of the Housing Element. This included adjusting the Food Distribution Program to be consistent with Federal and State COVID-19 regulations, researching grants for programs that would promote affordable housing, and exploring financial resources to fund the next Housing Element update.

Business Licenses
The total number of businesses, with a City issued business license are shown in Table 4. This total includes current, new, expired, and closed business licenses for the year 2021.

Table 4 Business Licenses
Code Compliance
The City code enforcement efforts encourage property maintenance and upkeep. These efforts include the identification of nuisances that endanger public health and safety, and the provision of technical support or other incentives to allow early correction of the problem. The City works towards the continued renovation of structures that do not meet current seismic safety standards and electrical code requirements. Code Enforcement site visits are typically complaint driven. Although the City was challenged with providing services in compliance with the Federal and State COVID-19 regulations, the City of Cudahy continued to maintain a number of programs that property owners may take advantage of if their unit is found to be substandard. Code Enforcement officers remained proactive during 2021, in referring residential property owners to these programs. Table 5 (Prohibited Conditions) and Table 6 (Building Code) identify the types of violations found throughout the calendar year of 2021.

Breakdown of 2021 Business Licenses
Current Businesses with an Issued License
734
New Businesses
118
Expired Licenses
70 Closed Licenses
36 Source: Business License Records – 2021

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Table 5 Prohibited Conditions Violations
Type of Violations: Prohibited Conditions
Window glass broken
1 Carports and Parking area unsightly with trash and debris 1 Abandoned vehicle on property creating nuisance and health hazard 3 Overgrown trees, shrubs grass and/or vegetation on the property 8 Junk trash and debris on property
7 Tenant or occupants are hanging clothes on stairways or fences 0 Trash containers are in public view
2 Home appliances being stored on property open areas (outside) 5 Tenants or occupants performing major auto repairs and illegal motor oil dumping 2 Tenant or occupants parking vehicles on lawn areas
1 Driveway and parking areas damaged or in disrepair
6 Past seasonal and holiday decorations are being displayed 4 Interior furniture being stored or placed on porch
2 Farm animal on property
1 Overgrown grass along the fence line property
1 Graffiti on property
6 Tenants or occupants storing miscellaneous items throughout property 9 Carports are damaged and in disrepair
0 Total Violations
59 Code Enforcement Records: 2021
Table 6 Building Code Violations
Type of Violations: Building Code
Address numbers missing or in disrepair
4 Mailbox missing or in disrepair
2 Paint on exterior of house and units chipped, faded or not compatible 9 Paint on trim of house and units is chipped, faded or not completed 5 Exterior plaster/wood siding is damaged, dry rot or termite infested 9 Exterior light fixtures damaged or missing
8 Roof leaking or in disrepair
4

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Window screens, screen or security doors damaged, torn or missing 10 Garage or shed illegally converted into a dwelling unit or habitable living space 3 Gate or fence damaged or in disrepair
5 Non permitted subdivisions
12 Vent and crawl hole covers missing or damaged
3 CMC& County Codes Sings not visible, faded, or missing 12 Garage or shed unsafe, damaged or in disrepair
7 Plumbing in bathroom or kitchen leaking
2 Water heater leaking and/or non-operational
1 Total Violations
94 Code Enforcement Records: 2021
Although many violations required formal citation, many other violations remain undocumented due to voluntary compliance efforts which were resolved without citation or formal compliance efforts. Such voluntary compliance efforts include advertising banners, parking concerns, weed abatement, and other minor violations.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Rehabilitation Program The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Rehabilitation Program develops a working relationship with the residents of the City in order to promote a better quality of life. The program ensures adherence with CDBG regulations, contractual requirements, federal record keeping/documentation requirements, and local policies; and provides technical assistance to ensure that rehabilitation on a property is completed within the fiscal year funded. The rehabilitation specialist conducts interviews, performs on-site visits, and pre-approves client files for the Housing Improvement Program for Federal grants and/or loans.

Throughout 2021, the City, and country, continued to face the challenges of adjusting to new and changing COVID-19 regulations. These regulations impacted how the City conducted business, shifting many services from in-person contact to phone and web-based communications. With job losses, businesses with limited hours and closing altogether, and adjustments to closed schools and closed day-care facilities, many families focused on these adjustments and delayed rehabilitation improvements. Additionally, as the regulations and restrictions continued from 2019 through 2021, construction materials became scarce (including shortages for wood building products) and costs increased due to limited supplies. Although the restrictions and supply shortages/increased costs continued, the City was successful in providing funds for two single family, owner-occupied households. The City continues to promote the CDBG Rehabilitation Program, and looks forward to an improving economy, allowing for the provision of additional grants and/or loans in 2021.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT During 2021, the following projects were part of the Residential Rehabilitation Program:

1. 7731 Otis Avenue, Cudahy, CA 90201
Single Family Residence - Owner Occupied (Rehab & Nonexempt Handworker Program) Installation of smoke detectors & carbon monoxide alarm, service main electrical panel & rewire, installation of heater system, install porch railing.

2. 5241 Cecilia Street, Cudahy, CA 90201
Single Family Residence - Owner Occupied (Rehab & Nonexempt Handworker Program) Removal old plumbing & replacement of new "copper" plumbing in hallway bathroom, tub removal & shower install, removal of tile walls & tile ceiling, vanity cabinet & sink - remove & install new cabinet & sink, remove & install new toilet, remove & install new medicine cabinet & mirror, replace exhaust fan & light fixture from hallway bathroom, remove tile floor & replace with new tile floor.

5.0 Land and Housing Inventory
This section assesses the housing development potential in Cudahy during the 2013-2021 Housing Element planning period. The purpose is to determine the quantity of land available to accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The RHNA is broken down by income group into four categories: Very Low (less than 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI)), Low (50-80% of AMI), Moderate (80-120% of AMI), and High (over 120% of AMI). While a jurisdiction must show that it has adequate sites in total to meet its RHNA, it must also show that it can meet the allocation at each of these income categories.

Housing Inventory
The State requires that a Housing Element identify how much housing can be constructed to accommodate the community’s RHNA. Section 65583(a)(3) of the California Government Code states that this inventory must be site specific to help localities determine the appropriate zoning, development standards, and infrastructure capacity to accommodate the new construction needed. The Code also requires that all land identified must be available for residential use in the planning period. Sites that require rezoning may be included in the inventory provided that actions are taken to address the rezoning early in the planning period.

The types of sites that are appropriate for residential development include:
• Vacant residentially zoned sites;
• Vacant non-residentially zoned sites that allow residential development;

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• Non-residentially zoned sites that can be redeveloped for, and/or rezoned for, residential use (via program actions, such as rezoning).

Sites Inventory and Analysis
As part of the 2013-2021 Housing Element Update the City conducted a Sites Inventory and Analysis. The housing sites inventory for the current (2014-2021) RHNA consists of a mix of vacant and underutilized land. The inventory of vacant residential and mixed-use land in Cudahy totals

6.8 acres. Most vacant sites identified in the inventory allow densities above 20 units per acre and are credited towards the lower-income RHNA. These vacant properties have the potential to yield 113 units, 92 of which can facilitate lower-income housing, as defined by state law.

The inventory of underutilized residential land in Cudahy totals 17.7 acres. Most underutilized sites identified in the inventory allow densities above 20 units per acre and are credited towards the lower-income RHNA. These properties have the potential to yield 343 units, 338 of which can facilitate lower-income housing, as defined by state law. All underutilized sites in the inventory have a minimum size of one-half acre and are located adjacent to other underutilized or vacant sites to accommodate lot consolidation. All of the identified sites included in this inventory also have a realistic capacity of more than double the currently developed uses.

Realistic Capacity
The City’s share of the regional housing need will be met through the implementation of a variety of strategies (e.g., available vacant land, and increasing allowable zoning densities throughout the entire City (e.g., as part of the 2040 General Plan and Development Code update the HDR and CC Zones were increased from 14.52 to 20 dwelling units per acre;. Increasing the existing allowable density to 20 dwelling units per acre will further facilitate meeting the demand for affordable housing).

The City’s land inventory was developed by a combination of methods, among them, utilizing data available from the City and the LA County Assessor’s Parcel Maps, a review of aerial maps, and most importantly, through field work. The inventory was updated as part of the 2013-2021 Housing Element update efforts.

Key Sites for Housing
Vacant Sites – There is a potential 113 units on the 6.8 acres.

Underutilized Residential Land - There is a potential to increase residential development on

17.7 acres. This development could yield 343 residential units.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Increased Density in Cudahy – As part of the City’s 2040 General Plan update and 2013-2021 Housing Element update efforts, the City increased the allowable zoning densities throughout the entire City (e.g., the HDR was increased from 14.52 to 40 dwelling units per acre).

Increasing the existing allowable density to 20 dwelling units per acre will further facilitate meeting the demand for affordable housing.

Zoning Appropriate to Accommodate Housing for Lower-Income Households The City recognizes that the higher density residential and community commercial zones (HDR and CC) provide the potential for lower construction cost because of economies of scale created and are therefore most suitable for development of housing affordable to very low-income and low-income households. Those sites identified in the inventory as having the greatest potential to accommodate housing affordable to lower income households allow densities of at least 40 dwelling units per acre.

Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
• Quantified Objectives
o California Housing Element Law requires jurisdictions to estimate the number of affordable housing opportunities that will be created over the seven-year planning period. In 1980, the State of California amended the Government Code by adding Article 10.6 regarding Housing Elements. By enacting this statute, the legislature found that "the availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family is a priority of the highest order. The early attainment of this goal requires the cooperative participation of government and the private sector in an effort to expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs of Californians of all economic levels. Local and state governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community…"
The quantified objectives of the City by income category, for the RHNA 5th Cycle January 2014-October 2021, are provided in the table below. The City’s objective is to allow the construction of at least 318 new units; from very low to above moderate-income levels.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Table 7 RHNA 5th Cycle
Number of Units Number Percentages
Very Low-Income
Households
80 25%
Low-Income
Households 46 15%
Moderate Income
Households 51 16%
Above Moderate
Income Households
141 44%
Total Needed-Future
Housing
318 100%
Source: Southern California Association of Governments
Housing Cost and Affordability
The 2010 Census data indicated that for owner-occupied housing units, the majority of the monthly mortgage payments in the City was $2,000 or more, with the median being $1,812 per month. A household was considered to be overpaying for housing if more than 30% of their net “take-home” income was used for paying rent or mortgages. According to census figures for the year 2010, 45.2% of the total owner-occupied units living in owner-occupied units paid in excess of 30% of their monthly income towards the mortgage. According to the same census figures,

56.3% of the total renter households paid in excess of 30% of their monthly income towards the rent. The table below shows the percentages of owner-occupied units and renter occupied units that are paying in excess of 30% of their monthly income towards rent.

Table 8 Housing Overpayment
Housing Units Paying an Excess of 30% of their Monthly Income towards Rent Owner-Occupied Units 45.2%
Renter-Occupied Units 56.3%
Housing Crisis
Residential vacancy rates, and the location of the City within the Los Angeles basin, are two market constraints that affect the affordability of housing. As Los Angeles development areas continue to expand, Cudahy and the surrounding cities are becoming an increasingly convenient area in which to live. Housing prices will continue to rise due to this demand. Just over 1.9% of the housing stock within the Cudahy is vacant. This translates into a demand for housing in the region exceeding the available supply, which inflates both the rental and ownership housing prices. If land values, construction costs, and interest rates continue to increase in the long-term, the cost of all new housing will rise accordingly.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT As indicated above, the City has no control over the market fluctuations that may affect housing costs because market conditions result from a complex interplay of national economic policies and general economic conditions. Inflation in the cost of goods and especially housing means that many families find themselves unable to afford suitable housing. The lack of sufficient income causes more working people to share the cost of a home. As a result, overcrowding is common, and the housing choice of many households is severely restricted.

This situation continued to be further aggravated in 2021 with increased and long-term unemployment due to business closures (jobs that cannot be done remotely in the retail, tourism, and other labor-intensive industries); school closures; many day-care facilities still closed; and continued COVID-19 quarantine regulations.

Redlining practices have not been observed, as the city's housing market is not characterized by wide disparities in prices. The Long Beach Fair Housing Foundation monitors redlining practices in the Southern California region, including the City of Cudahy, and has found that redlining practices do not appear to be a problem.

Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints
Environmental factors, such as topography, soils, landslides and seismic hazards, and noise, as well as the lack of infrastructure, such as roads, water, and sewer lines, are constraints to housing development in the City. However, most of the potential housing sites identified by the City are not constrained by environmental factors or by lack of adequate infrastructure, with the exceptions of earthquake, ground shaking which affects the entire region and poor water infrastructure provided by Tract 180 Water Company. The General Plan has taken these environmental factors into account. Where development is planned on the remaining undeveloped sites, potential environmental impacts will be evaluated and mitigation measures shall be required, as needed.

Environmental Setting
The City of Cudahy is a relatively new city having only incorporated in the 1960s. At the time of incorporation, more than 80% of the City’s total land area was developed. In terms of land area, Cudahy is one of the smallest cities in Los Angeles County with only 1.2 square miles. In spite of its relatively small land area, Cudahy is home to 23,937 residents according to the most recent State Department of Finance estimates. The City’s relatively large population given its small geographic area makes it one of the most densely populated communities in California.

A great majority of the City is development in residential land uses with residential neighborhoods accounting for approximately 394-acres of land or 51.5% of the total land area of Cudahy. An industrial area is located in the southernmost portion of the City on both the west and east sides of Atlantic Avenue. Industrial land uses account for approximately 79-acres of land

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT or 12.3% of the City’s total land area. Commercial land uses are located along the major roadways such as Atlantic Avenue and at key intersections and account for approximately 43- acres of land or 6.7% of the total City’s total land area.

Noise
The City is located in an area where the ambient noise levels are relatively high. A citywide noise inventory performed in May 2013, found that virtually all of the neighborhoods in Cudahy are located in areas where noise levels exceed 65 dBA. Traffic noise from automobiles, trucks, and other motor vehicles traveling along the local roadway network, is Cudahy’s most pervasive source of noise, as determined by a community noise survey conducted on November 24, 2015.

The City’s noise environment is not expected to significantly change over time since the primary factors contributing to noise, namely the arterial roadway and freeway traffic and nearby industrial, will have a continued presence in the City. State noise guidelines recommend that residential development be located in areas exposed to ambient outdoor noise levels no greater than 65 A-weighted decibels (dBA).

Geologic and Seismic Hazards
No known earthquake faults traverse Cudahy and the City is not exposed to natural environmental hazards such as flooding, slope erosion and landslides. However, the City is located within an area that is subject to liquefaction hazards. The City is located within the dam inundation area of the Garvey Reservoir in Monterey Park.

The nearest major river is the Los Angeles River. This River does have a potential impact on the City of Cudahy. Normally this river channel is dry and only carries a significant water flow during a major rainstorm. The river channel is part of the County Flood Control District and the City is protected by a levee wall.

City of Cudahy, like most of the Los Angeles Basin, lie over the area of one or more known earthquake faults, and potentially many more unknown faults, particularly so-called lateral or blind thrust faults.

The major faults that have the potential to affect the greater Los Angeles Basin, and therefore the City of Cudahy are the:
• Norwalk
• Raymond Hill
• Malibu Coast-Santa MonicaHollywood
• San Andreas
• Newport-Inglewood
• San Fernando
• Sierra Madre
• Whittier
The Los Angeles Basin has a history of powerful and relatively frequent earthquakes, dating back

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT to the powerful 8.0+ 1857 San Andreas Earthquake which did substantial damage to the relatively few buildings that existed at the time. Paleo seismological research indicates that large (8.0+) earthquakes occur on the San Andreas fault at intervals between 45 and 332 years with an average interval of 140 years. Other lesser faults have also caused very damaging earthquakes since 1857. Notable earthquakes include the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake, the 1987 Whittier Earthquake and the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, many areas in the Los Angeles Basin have sandy soils that are subject to liquefaction, including in the City of Cudahy.

Roads
The transportation system in Cudahy consists of a roadway network dominated by Atlantic Avenue, collector streets, and local streets. The Long Beach Freeway (State Route-710) is located just east of Cudahy. Also, the City's central location in Los Angeles County provides Cudahy with easy access to most parts of the Southern California region. Local circulation within the City generally follows a grid pattern; except for Atlantic Avenue which extends in a north-south orientation at a slight angle and Salt Lake Avenue which follows the curve of the railroad tracks.

Atlantic Avenue is a regional highway that extends north to Alhambra and south to Long Beach.

Traffic volumes on most City streets are currently approaching or are at capacity.

Regional access to the City is provided by the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) that extends along the City's eastern border. Access to this freeway is provided by Florence Avenue (north of Cudahy) and Firestone Boulevard (south of Cudahy), both being major arterials located just outside the City. Florence Avenue is a major roadway that provides a connection to the Long Beach Freeway for the neighboring communities of Downey, Bell and Bell Gardens. With local freeway access largely dependent on Florence Avenue, the traffic on this roadway during peak hours is congested. Local access to Florence Avenue is provided by Wilcox Avenue and Atlantic Avenue and access to Firestone Boulevard is provided by Atlantic Avenue. The transportation system framework within Cudahy is largely defined by Atlantic Avenue which is a major north/south arterial that extends through the City. Other north/south roadways include Salt Lake Avenue, Wilcox Avenue, and Otis Avenue which also provide access to neighboring cities. Clara Street and Santa Ana Street are two primary east/west roadways. Aside from Atlantic Avenue and Santa Ana Street (west of Atlantic Avenue), all of the streets in the City consist of two travel lanes.

All the potential housing sites identified are infill sites located in existing built-out areas of the City; all of which have adequate road access (ingress and egress).

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Assessment of Sewer and Water
The City receives sewer service from the Los Angeles County Sewer and water service from the Tract 349 Mutual Water Company and Tract 180 Water Company. The table below identifies the findings relevant to the sewer and water systems.

Table 9 Sewer and Water Services
Sewer and Water Findings
Service Provider Findings
Los Angeles County Sewer
• City owns sewer system.
• LA County maintains it.

Maintenance Report: Department of Public Works, May 2013:
• Approximately 95.2% of the system was free of blockages or restrictions.
• The remaining 4.8% needed repair and was incorporated into an enhanced maintenance schedule with corrective
action taken.
• 99% of the system has adequate water capacity.
• 88.4% of the inspected pipe segments are free of
structural defects.
• The remaining 11.6% has been placed on a quick priority list for needed action.
• 2018 Update: There have been no issues or overflows
reported. The Garner System is working properly.

Tract 349 Mutual Water Company
• Currently operating at capacity.
2 water wells on location:
• Both water wells can deliver about 1,600 gallons per
minute.
• An average of 2.2 million gallons per day.
• The two water wells pump an average of > 850 acre feet per year.
• A family of four use approximately 0.5 acre feet of water per year (threshold)
If density were to increase Tract 349 will be required to:
• Drill a new water Well, totaling an approximate cost of $1.5 million or,
• Purchase water from surrounding utilities.

Tract 180 Water Company
• Currently operating at capacity.
2 water wells on location:
• Both water wells can deliver about 2,000 gallons per
minute.
• An average of 1.5 million gallons per day.
• The two water wells pump an average of > 1,500 acre
feet per year.
• A family of four use approximately 0.5 acre feet of water per year (threshold)

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT About 75% of the distribution system needs to be upgraded; however, no improvements are planned at this moment.

Source: Los Angeles County Sewer “Maintenance Report: Department of Public Works, May 2013; Tract 349 Manager Dante Arcia; & Tract 180 Manager Jessie Barreras.

If the development occurs on the parcels identified in the 2018 Housing Element Sites Inventory, and the maximum densities adopted in the 2040 General Plan and updated Development Code are achieved; then then the City has the potential to meet the RHNA requirements of 318 units in the 5th cycle. The following improvements are critical to the success of achieving the housing goals:
• According to the 2010 California Department of Finance data, there were 5,770 housing units in Cudahy. The increases in density for both the HDR and CC zone districts could provide an increase of 860 new housing units, for a total of 6,630 housing units in Cudahy. • Los Angeles County Sewer will continue to operate adequately due to having a system that is > 90% free of blockages/restrictions, > 90% in adequate water capacity, > 80% free of structural defects, along with their newly implemented improvements. • Tract 349 Mutual Water Company will have 2 new sites to accommodate a total of 50 new units. This will require an increase of 25-acre feet of water per year, an increase of 3% to the existing infrastructure. However, since they are currently operating at capacity; the increases in density to both the MDR and HDR Zones will signify the need to drill new water wells or purchase water from surrounding cities.
• Tract 180 Water Company will have 8 new sites to accommodate a total of 180 new units.

This will require an increase of 90-acre feet of water per year, an increase of 6% to the existing infrastructure. However, since they are currently operating at capacity; the increases in density to both the MDR and HDR Zones will signify the need to drill new water wells or purchase water from surrounding cities.

6.0 Long Range Planning Activities
General Plan
While the pace of development has ebbed, the implementation of the City’s new 2040 General Plan includes planning efforts that will position Cudahy to accommodate future growth in a more sustainable manner and ready the community for investment and economic development

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT opportunities. Below are summaries of the major, long range planning efforts, and accomplishments, that were completed in 2021:

Capital Improvement Program
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a roadmap that provides direction and guidance for the City of Cudahy on carefully planning and managing its capital and infrastructure assets.

Capital Improvement Programs assists in the planning and scheduling of finances for projects and the workforce needed to plan, design, and construct the projects. The City of Cudahy is currently implementing its CIP for FY 2020/2021.

The typical City of Cudahy CIP Program includes the following projects:
• Street Improvement projects
• Pedestrian and Bike Improvement Projects
• Traffic Signal/Traffic Safety Projects
• Bridge Improvement Projects
• Engineering Studies/Plans
• Environmental/Green Projects
• Energy Efficiency Projects
• Art and Beautification Projects
• Parks and Recreation Improvement Projects
• City Facilities Improvement Projects
• Information Technology Improvement

7.0 General Plan Elements
State law regulates the content of General Plans. Sections 65300-65403 of the California Government Code require that local jurisdictions prepare and adopt a general plan to guide the physical development of the City and its sphere of influence. There are seven mandatory elements that comprise the Cudahy General Plan: Land Use, Circulation (Transportation), Open Space and Conservation, Safety, Noise, and Housing. Rather than create a stand-alone Element, the City integrated Environmental Justice into each Element. The City also took a holistic approach to community health, weaving principles of sustainability into every Element as well.

The State encourages cities and counties to prepare other elements that address specific concerns in the community. The City’s 2040 General Plan update included two new Elements, an Air Quality Element and an Economic Development Element.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Land Use Element
The Land Use Element designates the general location, distribution, and extent of the various permitted land uses within the City. It establishes land use designations and defines the urban form for the various neighborhoods and districts in Cudahy. The element identifies standards for population density and development intensity for each type of land use. The goals and policies provide the framework for shaping the physical environment; they guide development decisions in a manner that will achieve high quality projects and a balanced mix of uses. Throughout the 2040 General Plan outreach process, community members stressed the importance of developing a distinctive look and feel for Cudahy, with uses that support living a well-rounded life.

Land Use Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2021:
• Continued to improve development application processing times. The time required to process a project varies greatly from one project to another and is directly related to the size and complexity of the proposal and the number of actions or approvals needed to complete the process. The table below identifies the typical processing time most common in the entitlement process. It should be noted that each project does not necessarily have to complete each step in the process (i.e., small scale projects consistent with General Plan and Zoning designations do not generally require Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), General Plan Amendments, Rezones, or Variances). Also, certain review and approval procedures may run concurrently. For example, a ministerial review for a singlefamily home would be processed concurrently with the design review, typically taking 3- 6 months. Similarly, entitlements for multiple family residential projects can be run concurrently, and typically takes 3-6 months to process. The City also encourages the joint processing of related applications for a single project. As an example, a rezone petition may be reviewed in conjunction with the required site plan, tentative tract map, and any necessary variances. Such procedures save time, money, and effort for both the public and private sector.

Table 10 Timelines for Permit Procedures
Timeliness for Permit Procedures
Type of Approval or Permit Typical Processing Time
Ministerial Review 2 weeks
Conditional Use Permit 3 months
Zone Change 3 – 6 months
General Plan Amendment 3-6 months
Site Plan Review 2 weeks
Architectural/Design Review 3 months
Tract Maps 3 months
Parcel Maps 3 months
Initial Environmental Study 1 month
Environmental Impact Report 3-6 months
Other
Source: City of Cudahy Building & Planning Departments, 2021

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Circulation Element
The transportation system in Cudahy consists of a roadway network dominated by Atlantic Avenue, collector streets, and local streets. The Long Beach Freeway (State Route-710) is located just east of Cudahy. Also, the City's central location in Los Angeles County provides Cudahy with easy access to most parts of the Southern California region. Local circulation within the City generally follows a grid pattern, except for Atlantic Avenue which extends in a north-south orientation at a slight angle and Salt Lake Avenue which follows the curve of the railroad tracks.

Atlantic Avenue is a regional highway that extends north to Alhambra and south to Long Beach.

Traffic volumes on most City streets are currently approaching or are at capacity.

Public transit is available through the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and the Cudahy Area Rapid Transit (CART). The Union Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way extends along the western edge of the City and the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way extends along the southern edge of the City. Neither railroad line provides freight service into the City.

This Circulation Element of the 2040 General Plan evaluates the existing roadway circulation system and identifies measures to accommodate existing and future traffic volumes. Other issues addressed in the Element address include public transit parking, and alternative forms of transportation. The Circulation Element complies with California Government Code Section 65302(b), which requires that the Circulation Element identify the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes and other public utilities and facilities. The goals, policies, plan and programs of the Circulation Element then respond to identified traffic concerns, as well as projected traffic conditions. The Transportation Plan identifies strategies that will address future traffic.

Circulation Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2021, including funding sources:
 CFP (2015)
2015 Call for projects: Cudahy Complete Streets Improvement Project. Project scope POF work focuses on the Atlantic Avenue Corridor Improvements for the first/last mile.
 LRSP
Local Roadway Safety Plan: State funds for safety analysis on traffic.  HSIP Cycle 6 (2014)
These funds were used for pedestrian and traffic safety improvements along Atlantic Avenue. Caltrans awarded the project in 2018 and construction began in 2019. The project was completed in June 2021. The Scope of Work included traffic signal improvements along the Atlantic Avenue corridor to include left turn phasing at all intersections along the corridor.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT  HSIP Cycle 7 (2018)
These funds will be used for the installation of safety enhancements (e.g., advisory signage and crossings) to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular modes of travel along Salt Lake Avenue. The project location is in the City of Cudahy public right-of-way. The project focuses on systemic improvements along Salt Lake Avenue between Walnut Street and the Patata Street/ Atlantic Avenue. The project was awarded funds in 2018. Project design has been completed and currently the City is in the right-of-way certification phase which has significantly delayed the project due to the coordination required with outside agencies. Request for Allocation for Design Services (PS&E) was approved by Caltrans in 2016. The City has also finalized Environmental Documentation (on March 2, 2017, Environmental Clearance was by Caltrans).

The City finalized the project design in 2018. The City expects the right-of-way certification phase to be completed, and within 2-3 months from certification, the City will start the bid phase of the project. The design phase of project was completed in 2021.
 ATP Cycle 2 (2015)
ATP 2 Grant Project focused on 12 crossing locations either near schools, midblock or across major arterials in the City. The project focused on the installation of safety enhancements for pedestrians at the 12 locations and eliminating hazardous conditions. The Project is in the City of Cudahy public right-of-way. The project focused on 12 locations within the City boundaries along Wilcox Avenue between Live Oak Street to the North and Patata Street to the South, as well as midblock locations along adjacent streets. Request for Environmental Studies & Permits Plans, Specifications & Estimates was approved by Caltrans in January 2017. Accordingly, the City completed the preliminary engineering phase of the project (PA&ED) in 2017 and completed the design phase in 2018. The construction contract was awarded in 2020 and construction was completed in 2021.
 Pavement Management System
Pavement Management System (PMS) 2021 Update. The PMS is the process of planning of maintenance and repair of a network of roadways in order to optimize pavement conditions over the entire network. The PMS is the tool that the City uses to evaluate and maintain the City’s road network in safe working condition (PCI). PMS updates occur every (3) years and is a requirement to continue to be eligible to receive Prop C monies.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT  Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) (2021)
Planning and Engineering Services for the preparation of Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP Plan). This plan will the City identify the factors that contribute to local traffic collisions and will better position the City for safety funding from state and federal grant programs.
 West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) (2021)
WSAB City of Cudahy Strategic Vision Implementation Plan will focus on the effects that proposed two train stations (located within North and South City boundaries) will have in the City. While the plan will focus on Cudahy, it will also build upon the recent station planning efforts by Huntington Park and South Gate. The plans will include a mobility study, stakeholder engagement plan, infrastructure analysis, market analysis, and equity study.  City Design Guidelines (2021)
The Atlantic Corridor Study and City of Cudahy Design guidelines are being developed and are under design.

Open Space and Conservation Element
The Open Space and Conservation Element of the 2040 General Plan addresses long-term community needs and plans for open space, parks, recreation services, and natural resource preservation. This element also includes policies for sewer, water, and storm drain facilities, which are important to maintain and update to support sustainable growth. The goals and policies reflect both technical analyses based on national standards for park space and community input gathered from resident interviews and the results of the 2016 Enabling Strategic Growth study.

The open space and conservation concepts discussed in this Element present strategies for natural resource conservation and preservation, and for increasing/improving parks and recreation opportunities in Cudahy. Although providing new parkland may not be attainable through traditional methods (parkland dedication and significant property acquisition), opportunities exist for creating smaller-scale, accessible urban recreational spaces within walking distance of each Cudahy neighborhood.

The City of Cudahy provides its residents and surrounding neighbors with a variety of recreational programs. Recreational programs, classes, and sports (and their respective locations). The recreational courses and sports programs that were available at each City Park and Facility for the year 2021 are summarized in the table below. Cudahy residents receive priority registration and pay lower fees than a non-resident. The City‘s Sports Department consists of various sports available throughout the year for boys and girls between the ages of 4-16. Participants register individually and are placed on teams organized by the Cudahy Parks and Recreation Staff. All teams are coached by volunteer coaches.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Table 11 Recreational Programs
City Park Recreational Program / Class
Lugo Park
Boxing Class (Fitness Center)
Youth Soccer
Chocolate Molding (Teen Center)
Cake Decoration (Teen Center)
Yoga (Teen Center)
Art Class (Teen Center)
Gardening Class (Teen Center)
Clara Park and Expansion Park
Ball Hockey (Clara Gym)
Soccer (Expansion Park)
Youth Basketball (Clara Gym)
Volleyball (Clara Gym)
Zumba (Clara Gym) –
Cudahy Park
Cheerleading (Bedwell Hall)
Youth Baseball
Youth T-Ball
Youth Softball
Youth Soccer
Source: City of Cudahy – Parks & Recreation, 2021
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently in partnership with the Southeast Rio Vista YMCA to oversee their youth sports programs, which include youth basketball, youth soccer, youth baseball, and tee-ball, and ball hockey. The City is also working with independent recreational contractors to provide various classes for a minimal fee. The City rents out their athletic fields to non-profits and for-profit adult sports leagues (i.e., basketball, soccer, flag football, and softball). All adult leagues are independently run by their respected organizations.

Many of the programs offered in previous years were postponed due to State COVID-19 social distancing requirements and other State regulations; however, where feasible, the City adjusted to continue to provide as many programs as possible, in compliance with State requirements and regulations.

Safety Element
The Safety Element of the 2040 General Plan presents a citywide approach for preventing the creation of hazards in the planning area and for minimizing the potential for injury, damage and disruption brought by natural events. The Element establishes safety standards and programs designed to protect life and property. Public safety standards include guidelines for activities involving risk to the public, as well as measures to follow when development occurs in areas susceptible to natural or manmade risks.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT As a state-mandated element, the Safety Element of the 2040 General Plan fulfills the requirements of Section 65302(g) of the California Government Code. It sets goals and policies which address public safety issues in the City. The Element also serves as a public safety plan, identifies standards and programs to promote public safety, and outlines adequate facilities and services to serve the emergency needs of the City. The Safety Element maps the location of known hazard areas and available evacuation routes, indicates peak water supply requirements, minimum road widths, clearances around structures, and provides safety and emergency procedures.

Safety Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2021:
• Cudahy continues to contract for law enforcement and fire response services with Los Angeles County agencies. As these agencies serve other, larger areas in addition to Cudahy, the local Sheriff and fire stations are not located within Cudahy. Thus, public safety facilities cannot serve as focal points for Cudahy’s civic identity. As a small city serviced by large county agencies, ensuring that Cudahy’s interests are being prioritized among those of larger cities requires ongoing engagement between the agencies and City leaders.
• Los Angeles County Sherriff response times in Cudahy are less than three minutes for emergencies, ten minutes or less for priorities, and 60 minutes for routine items. • Los Angeles County Fire Department response time for Cudahy is approximately three minutes.
• Within Cudahy, the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center offers immediate care and outpatient services. The closest hospitals are located in Huntington Park and East Los Angeles.

Noise Element
Excessive noise levels disturb and disrupt human activities and can affect the physical and psychological health of individuals. Noise conditions can depreciate the quality of the environment by affecting work, sleep, and recreation. Cudahy is a predominantly residential community. As the City grows and expands its economic base through new and modernized land uses, keeping noise levels controlled, located away from neighborhoods, or buffered will continue to be important in ensuring a positive quality of life for Cudahy’s residents. This 2040 General Plan Element addresses noise that affects the community at large, rather than noise associated with site-specific conditions. The goals and policies in this element guide decisions concerning land use and the location of land uses, new roads, and transit facilities since these are common sources of increased noise levels. This element explores various noise reduction options and land use compatibility standards.

As mandated by the California Government Code Section 65302(f), the Noise Element follows the guidelines established by the Office of Noise Control of the State Department of Health Services.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Goals, policies, and guidelines for minimizing increases in ambient noise levels are outlined in the section that follows.

Noise Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2021:
• The City of Cudahy requires mitigation measures during entitlements and approvals subject to CEQA.
• Cudahy “CMC” Article 23: Environmental Performance Standards, ensure that residential neighborhoods and the business community in Cudahy will be free from environmental hazards such as of noise, vibration, dust, glare, and other negative influences. • Noise standards for the various categories of land uses set forth in Tables 12 and 13 shall, unless otherwise specified, apply to each property or portion of property in the community. Where two or more dissimilar land uses occur on a single property, the more restrictive noise standard shall apply. The maximum permissible sound levels and noise standards by receiving land uses are identified in Table 12 for exterior and Table 13 for interior.

Table 12 Maximum Exterior Noise Levels
Maximum Exterior Noise Levels
Noise Level (dBA)
Receiving Land Use Category 10 pm - 7 am 7 am to 10 pm
Residential (except multi-family) 45 65
Multi-Family Residential and Mobile Home Parks 50 65
Commercial (all “C” zones) 60 65
Light Industrial Zones 70 70
Heavy Industrial Zones 70 70
Table 13 Maximum Interior Noise Levels
Maximum Interior Noise Levels
Land Use Type Time Interval
Maximum Noise Level (dBA)
Any time 1 min./1 hr. 5 min./1 hr.

Residential
10 p.m. to 7 a.m. 35 40 35
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 45 50 45

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element
In accordance with state law, the 2018 Housing Element update was prepared and adopted as a separate General Plan Element and incorporated into the 2040 General Plan. This Element evaluates the existing and projected housing needs of the City and establishes goals, policies, objectives, and programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing to meet local and regional housing needs.

Some of the primary goals in the 2018 Housing Element that are to be implemented over the course of the next few years will include the following:
• Housing Information Program
• Second Unit Ordinance
• Development Monitoring Program
• Manufactured Housing
• Housing Conversion Program
• Tenant Minor Home Repair Program
• Code Enforcement
• Equal Access
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Public Participation Program
• Food Distribution Program
• Homeless Assistance Program
• Bilingual Programs
• Handicapped Access
• Senior Shared Housing Program
• Persons with Disabilities, including Developmental Disabilities Program • Preservation of At-Risk Units Program
• Consistency with General Plan Program
Housing Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2021:
• The City continued to adjust the Building Department and Code Enforcement procedures to be in compliance with changing Federal and State COVID-19 regulations, while still maintaining high levels of service for the community.
• As noted previously, the City continually modified the Food Distribution Program to be in compliance with changing Federal and State COVID-19 regulations.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Air Quality Element
The Air Quality Element is a new Element for the City and was added to the 2040 General Plan.

Awareness and knowledge of the effects of human activities on the environment have grown significantly since the 1960s. In the early 2000s, concerns about climate change arose as a new focus. As such, finding ways to embrace sustainable practices has become a priority for Cudahy and many other California cities. Chief among environmental concerns is the impact of human actions and choices on the atmosphere and climate. With the emergence of the industrial age, human activity began to release increasing amounts of pollutants, carbon dioxide, and other harmful gases into the atmosphere, largely through the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.

The elevated levels of harmful gases and pollutants create two key concerns -- compromised local air quality and a global “greenhouse” effect that resulted in warming the Earth’s atmosphere.

The unhealthful conditions associated with air pollutants have been known for decades.

Beginning in the 1970s, legislation such as the federal Clean Air Act was enacted to improve air quality and, thus, reduce impacts on human health associated with high pollutant levels. Global warming, however, did not really enter the public consciousness until the United Nations (U.N.) Framework Convention on Climate Change adopted the Kyoto Protocol in 1997. This 1997 U.N.

Convention highlighted the serious threats to public safety associated with global warming, including sea level rise, associated flooding, and significant effects on agricultural practices and production.

This Element addresses local and regional air quality, stationary and mobile emission sources in the community, and identifies programs that will be effective in reducing pollutant emissions generated within the City.

Air Quality Element; highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2021:
• The City of Cudahy requires mitigation measures during entitlements and approvals subject to CEQA.
• The City of Cudahy continues to be subject to regulations from various agencies. The primary agencies include the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
• The City of Cudahy uses SCAQMD-recommended thresholds in its local review of development projects over which the City has jurisdiction. A development that results in either construction-related emissions or operational emissions that exceed specified daily emissions thresholds are considered to have a significant and adverse environmental

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT impact. The applicable emissions thresholds for both construction-related and operational emissions are summarized in Table 14.

Table 14 Construction-Related and Operational Emissions Thresholds Construction-Related and Operational Emissions Thresholds for Cudahy
Pollutant
Construction
Emissions
Thresholds
Operational Emissions
Thresholds
Reactive Organic
Compounds
•75 lbs/day •2.5
tons/qtr
•55 lbs/day •0.0275
tons/day
Nitrogen Dioxide
(NO2)
•100 lbs/day •2.5
tons/qtr
•55 lbs/day •0.0275
tons/day
Carbon Monoxide
(CO)
•550 lbs/day
•24.75 tons/qtr
•550 lbs/day •0.275
tons/day •20.0 ppm/1
hr.1. •9.0 ppm/8 hrs1.

Fine Particulate
Matter (PM10)
•150 lbs/day •6.75
tons/qtr
•150 lbs/day •0.075
tons/day
Sulfur Dioxide
(S02)
•150 lbs/day •6.75
tons/qtr
•150 lbs/day •0.075
tons/day of SOX.

Odors
•A dilution to
threshold factor
greater than 102.
•A dilution to
threshold factor
greater than 10 2.

Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District – 2004 Economic Development Element
The Economic Development Element is a new Element for the City and was added to the 2040 General Plan. A community’s economic viability relies on interdependent factors: providing an appropriate mix of land uses that support the desired economy, balancing the goods and services provided to fulfill the needs of local households and businesses, and attracting and retaining businesses. With nearly a third of Cudahy households living below the poverty line, spurring economic development is a vital piece of the 2040 General Plan. The City of Cudahy recognizes that land use and other policies must maintain and encourage a diverse and entrepreneurial economy to ensure that residents and businesses thrive. This Economic Development Element establishes policies to retain local business, attract new industries, sustain education and job training for the current and future workforce, promote affordable housing, support the tax base, and sustain Cudahy’s ability to provide public services.

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CITY OF CUDAHY 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Economic Development Element: highlights of the progress made in the calendar year 2021:
• The City continued to adjust procedures to be compliance with changing Federal and State COVID-19 regulations and provided local residents and businesses with references for assistance. This included updates on the City’s website of City services, contact information for housing assistance, un-employment, business funding programs, and updates to the COVID-19 regulations applicable to businesses.

Environmental Justice and Sustainability
The General Plan takes a holistic approach to environmental justice and sustainability.

Environmental justice and sustainability policies are integrated into every Element in the 2040 Cudahy General Plan.

In California, the goal of environmental justice as part of a jurisdiction’s general plan is to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities, promote community engagement in the public decision-making process, and prioritize improvements and programs to address the needs of disadvantaged communities (Government Code §65302). Disadvantaged communities are defined as communities that are disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution and with population characteristics that make them more sensitive to pollution. All of Cudahy is considered by the State of California to be a disadvantaged community.

Cudahy 2040 policies and programs supporting the environmental justice goal through reducing pollution exposure; promoting public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, physical activity, and adaptation to climate change; and promoting civil engagement are marked with a blue clean air symbol
Sustainability is achieved through careful planning to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The General Plan’s sustainability symbol, a green circular leaf, indicates the goals, policies, and/or programs that includes specific attention to best practices from the perspective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources, or promoting a healthier lifestyle. Sustainability, through conservation and the development of innovative land use and transportation policies, is a cornerstone of the General Plan.

8.0 Goals, Priorities, and Objectives

The City of Cudahy aims to implement the priorities and objectives outlined in the 2040 General Plan throughout various activities and functions of local government. Many of the goals outlined for the future of the City are to be reviewed annually to direct the staff work effort for the upcoming calendar year. In this way, the implementation of the General Plan is an ongoing endeavor.

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For a complete implementation update of the Cudahy General Plan, please reference the 2021 General Plan Implementation Status Update Table which is attached as Appendix C.

9.0 Conclusion
The 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report illustrates activities undertaken by the City of Cudahy. In 2021 the City continued to be impacted by COVID-19, changing Federal and State COVID-19 related regulations, long-term unemployment, increasing income losses resulting in housing payment and other payment delays, and the further altering of education programs.

These regulations and events continued to affect the City’s ability to provide services and carry out many of the General Plan’s goals and policies. The City met these challenges by adjusting programs (food distribution, building inspections, recreation, etc.); providing virtual public hearings (City Council, Planning Commission); and increasing the use of social media to keep City residents and businesses informed (City website announcements, Facebook, etc.).

10.0 References

1. City of Cudahy. Building & Safety Records. 2021.

2. City of Cudahy. Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

3. City of Cudahy. Code Enforcement Records. 2021.

4. City of Cudahy. Community Development Planning Records. 2021.

5. City of Cudahy. Cudahy Municipal Code.

6. City of Cudahy. General Plan. Adopted March 20, 2018.

7. City of Cudahy. Green Streets Manual. June 4, 2013.

8. City of Cudahy. Housing Element Update. Adopted March 20, 2018.

9. City of Cudahy. Low Impact Development (LID) Guidelines. Adopted November 25, 2014.

10. City of Cudahy. Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

11. City of Cudahy. Residential Rehabilitation Program Records. 2021.

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Note below the number of units
determined to be affordable without
financial or deed restrictions and
attach an explanation how the
jurisdiction determined the units
were affordable. Refer to
instructions.

Project Identifier
(may be APN No.,
project name or
address)
Unit
Category
Assistance
Programs
for Each
Development
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
(10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ►
(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 ► ► 2021 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Cudahy, CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2021
1 2
Housing Development Information
3 4 5 5a
12/31/2021
Table A
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or
Deed Restrictions
6 7 8
Housing without
Financial Assistance
or Deed Restrictions
LowIncomeModerateIncome
See Instructions
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Units
per
Project
Deed
Restricted
Units Est. # Infill
Units*
See Instructions
Affordability by Household Incomes
Very LowIncome
Rental units and financing are
determined by the market. The
City of Cudahy is a
disadvantaged community with
an annual median household
income that is 61% less than the
state annual median income.
http://factfinder2.census.gov)
(11) Total Extremely Low-Income Units*
* Note: These fields are voluntary

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Table A3
Extremely
LowIncome*
Very LowIncome
(2) Preservation of Units At-Risk
Activity Type (4) The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection (c )(7) of Government Code Section 65583.1
GFCI; smoke/carbon detectors; exhaust fan; ceiling replacement; bathroom & kitchen remodels; plumbing; windows; laminate flooring; wall paneling; seal roof; water heater; repair/replace doors; vinyl skirt; inspect/replace electrical; and repair porch.

Affordability by Household Incomes
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
LowIncomeTOTAL
UNITS
(1) Rehabilitation Activity
Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units (not including those units reported on Table A)
* Note: This field is voluntary
(3) Acquisition of Units
(5) Total Units by Income
Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA which meet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)

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11 Non-deed
restricted
Deed
Restricted

6. Total

5. Mobile Homes
Total
Remaining RHNA
Year by Income Level
9 Total Units
to Date
(all years)
Low
Above Moderate
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
Year
6 RHNA
Allocation by
Income Level
Year
3 Moderate
No. of Units Permitted for
Moderate
Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of
the RHNA allocation period. See Example.

Table B

2. 2 - 4 Units

1. Single Family

4. Second Unit

3. 5+ Units
46 51
141
No. of Units Permitted for
Above Moderate

7. Number of
infill units*
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
80 * Note: This field is voluntary
Very Low
Deed
Restricted
Non-deed
restricted
141
Income Level
65 41
Deed
Restricted
Year
2 0
Year
8 Year
7 Year
5 Year
4 Year
1 Non-deed
restricted

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Jurisdiction City of Cudahy, CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2021 12/31/2021
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.

Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Housing Information Program
Second Unit Ordinance
Program Description
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Name of Program
11 Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Single family neighborhoods represent a small portion of the City’s residential land (23%) and many of these existing neighborhoods have second units on their lots. As such, additional second unit development has been minimal. The City will update accessory unit requirements and regulations within the Development Code to comply with State law (Assembly Bill 2299 and Senate Bill 1069) in 2018. 2018 Housing Element Program 3.

An updated version of the program was included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element.

To encourage the development of
high quality housing on vacant
and underutilized lots.

The City of Cudahy allows second
units on single-family lots, as
required by State law. This has
led to second units on most lots in
the Low Density Residential
(LDR) Zone and has added to the
current housing stock.

Program Implementation Status
Table C
247
Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ►
318
Objective
Total Units ► ► ►
Total RHNA by COG.

Enter allocation number:

Note: RHNA 5th Cycle January 2014-October 2021. Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.

Status of Program Implementation
Ongoing
The updated Housing Element was adopted by the City in March 2018 and included a detailed land inventory. The Housing information campaign was initiated through the development of an economic development informational flyer. 2018 Housing Element Program 1 Adequate Sites and Program 2 Housing information.

Timeframe
in H.E.

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Reporting Period 1/1/2021 12/31/2021
Affordable Housing Incentives
An updated and expanded version of the program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. The new program includes an action item to develop development incentives and a community benefits permitting procedure that incentivizes benefits and desired public amenities provided by private development, which include, but are not limited to, low Income and/or affordable housing. 2018 Housing Element Program 5.

Ongoing
Infrastructure impacts from new developments are addressed through the environmental review process as required by the California Environmental Quality Act and will be fully assessed citywide through the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Infrastructure availability is an integral part of maintaining a high quality of life for residents. This program and the provisions of ensuring adequate infrastructure are included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element, Program 13: Infrastructure Availability. program Development Monitoring Program
The City shall provide developers
with incentives and shorten the
permit process for low-income
and senior citizen housing
projects. By expediting the review
process, developers also save
money and housing costs can be
reduced.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City will require all new
development to undergo an
assessment to ensure that
adequate infrastructure is
available to serve the
development.

The City allows manufactured
homes and modular units on
single-family lots. This permits
the use of manufactured homes
as affordable housing
alternatives.

Ongoing
Since 2014, the City has used CDBG funds for Code Enforcement, Single-unit Housing Rehabilitation Program, Business Assistance Program, Senior Activities Program, Food Distribution Program, and two construction projects at Clara Park and Cudahy Park.

CDBG funding is an important resource for the City and the programs identified will continue. This program was included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 6.

CDBG Information Program
The City shall continue housing
programs on housing
development, infrastructure,
rehabilitation and job
development, as allowed by the
CDBG program.

Manufactured Housing
State law requires local governments to permit manufactured or mobile homes meeting federal safety and construction standards on a permanent foundation in all single-family residential zoning districts (Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code). In Cudahy, a manufactured/ factory-built house is considered to be a single-family detached dwelling unit and is treated as such.

Ongoing

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Reporting Period 1/1/2021 12/31/2021
The City of Cudahy has an
ongoing program for the
maintenance and conservation of
the existing housing stock.

By maintaining the existing housing stock and preventing the creation of substandard housing, the City improves the living environment for present residents. Implementation measures for housing maintenance and conservation are discussed below. In 2021, seven (7) housing units benefitted from the City's Housing Rehabilitation. This program is managed by the Community Development Director. 2018 Housing Element Program 8.

Housing Maintenance and Conversion Ongoing
Ongoing
(Monitored
annually)
Subsidized housing units in Cudahy are owned by non-profit affordable housing developers that have expressed a desire to continue renewing their subsidies that allow for the provision of affordable housing.

A program addressing affordable housing at risk of conversion to market rate was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element and combined with a second existing program related to at-risk housing. 2018 Housing Element Program 7.

This may be promoted by density bonuses and other incentives, coupled with a use restriction on the affordable units. The City may also require developers to provide a minimum percentage of affordable housing, pay fees, or dedicate land. In 2021, an SB2 Grant was used to develop an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance which promotes the creation of affordable housing by requiring new residential developments to include 15% affordable units.

Residents continue to have access to improvement programs through the Housing Maintenance and Conservation program. In 2021, seven (7) housing units benefitted from the City's Housing Rehabilitation by 2021.

Tenant Minor Home Repair Program
Inclusionary Housing Program Completed
Housing Conversion Program
The City shall explore the
feasibility of requiring affordable
housing units within new housing
developments.

The City shall continue to apply
for Community Development
Block Grants for housing
rehabilitation programs in the City.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City shall take the lead in
coordinating efforts for the
preservation of subsidized
housing projects in Cudahy.

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Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
The City adopted a Development Code in 2018 which addressed Emergency Shelters, SROs, Transitional Housing, and Supportive Housing consistent with state law.

The City will monitor development of these housing types and reevaluate the effectiveness of established development standards.

The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 10.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
Development Standards to Allow Uses
Emergency Shelters
The City will amend the Zoning
Ordinance so emergency shelters
shall be a permitted use without a
conditional use permit or other
discretionary action in the High
Density Residential zone.

The City adopted a comprehensive update of the Development Code in 2018 that addresses Emergency Shelters consistent with state law.

Emergency shelters are allowed without discretionary review in the Commercial Mixed Use (C/MU), Civic Mixed Use (Civic/MU), and Entertainment (E) zoning districts.

Development standard review and monitoring of this development type is included in two other programs. With the 2018 completion of the zoning ordinance amendment, this program was removed from the Housing Element. The monitoring of emergency shelter development is addressed in the Emergency, Transitional and Supportive Housing program. 2018 Housing Element Program 11.

The City shall modify its Municipal
Code to allow the development,
maintenance, and improvement of
Emergency Shelters, SRO’s,
Transitional Housing, and
Supportive Housing to address
constraints throughout the City.

SRO Hotels
Two motels in the City provide short term housing to homeless or atrisk individuals. The City strictly enforces ordinances regarding property maintenance and fire and safety standards to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of tenants.

This program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 9.

Ongoing
The City shall preserve singleroom occupancy (SRO) hotels and strictly enforce ordinances
regarding property maintenance
and fire and safety standards to
safeguard the public health,
safety and welfare of tenants.

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Reporting Period 1/1/2021 12/31/2021
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the Development Code in 2018 which includes a definition of family consistent with state law.

This program was combined with the Fair Housing Program in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program

15. Code Enforcement
The City shall continue code
enforcement of nuisances such
as inoperable vehicles, property
maintenance, substandard units,
and illegal garage conversions.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Code enforcement activities are an important part of the City’s neighborhood preservation programs. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element
Program 12.

Housing Cooperating Program
The City shall work with Los
Angeles County to identify and
coordinate water and sewer
infrastructure on the provision of
adequate infrastructure and public
services in Cudahy, including
monitoring for grant funding
sources, to meet the City’s RHNA.

Ongoing/Mo
nitoring
Infrastructure availability is an integral part of maintaining a high quality of life for residents. In addition, consistent with the General Plan Implementation program, the City continues its efforts to work on establishing a permit tracking program that is anticipated for implementation by December 2023 that monitors new development and the redevelopment of existing uses that increase the number of residential unit and/or nonresidential square footage. This program was renamed and updated to address continued coordination with the County and ongoing development tracking. 2018 Housing Element Program 13.

Equal Access
The City intends to minimize
difficulties of special needs
households in finding adequate
housing by providing programs to
prevent discrimination or to
encourage the production of
housing specifically designed for
these households.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Transitional and Supportive Housing
The City will continue to monitor
the inventory of sites appropriate
to accommodate transitional
housing and supportive housing
and will work with the appropriate
organizations to ensure the needs
of homeless and extremely lowincome residents are met.

The City adopted a comprehensive update of the Development Code in 2018 which addresses Transitional and Supportive Housing consistent with state law.

The City will continue to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate transitional housing and supportive housing and will work with the appropriate organizations to ensure the needs of homeless and extremely low-income residents are met. This program was renamed and updated to also address emergency shelters.2018 Housing Element Program 11.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring

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Reporting Period 1/1/2021 12/31/2021
Fair Housing Program
The City promotes the use of the
Fair Housing Council of Long
Beach through the City newsletter
and local papers, and informs all
city employees of the available
services for referral.

Ongoing
The City refers fair housing complaints to the Housing Rights Center and advertises fair housing services and information through the City newsletter and local papers, and informs all city employees of the available services for referral.

The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element and combined with the Equal Access Program. 2018 Housing Element Program 15.

Food Distribution Program
The City shall continue the hot
meals and food distribution
programs
Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City conducts hot meals and food distribution on the 4th Thursday of every month. The program is important to the City and is a valuable resource for residents. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element
Program 16.

Reasonable Accommodation Program
The City shall develop a policy
pursuant to the Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1988, to
provide people with disabilities
reasonable accommodation in
rules, policies, practices and
procedures that may be
necessary to ensure equal access
to housing.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the Development Code in 2018 that includes a formal procedure for individuals with disabilities seeking equal access to housing to request a reasonable accommodation to zoning regulations, as provided by the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, and to establish criteria to be used when considering these requests. The purpose of the reasonable accommodation process is to provide flexibility in the application of land use, zoning or building regulations, policies or procedures for individuals with disabilities or developers of housing for persons with disabilities when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to equal housing opportunities.

Public Participation Program The City encourages community participation in all city programs. Ongoing
Public participation is a priority for the City. This program was combined with the Bilingual program in the updated Housing Element, as access for Spanish speakers in Cudahy is crucial to obtaining full participation. The City Council adopted a resolution expanding the noticing requirements for all entitlements and development review permits to also include residents in addition to notifying property owners. 2018 Housing Element Program 14.

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Jurisdiction City of Cudahy, CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2021 12/31/2021
Housing for Extremely-Low Income
Households Program
The City will encourage the
development of housing units for
households earning 30 percent or
less of the median Family income
for Los Angeles County. Specific
emphasis shall be placed on the
provision of family housing and
non-traditional housing types.

Ongoing
The City will establish development incentives and community benefits permitting procedure that incentivizes benefits and desired public amenities provided by private development, which include, but are not limited to, extremely/low Income and/or affordable housing. This program was merged with the Affordable Housing Incentives program.

Bilingual Program
The production of documents and
publications that are both in
English and Spanish.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Public participation is a priority for the City. This program has been combined with the Public Participation program. The City will continue to actively produce documents and publications that are in both English and Spanish.

Handicapped Access
The City currently requires new
development to comply with State
standards for handicapped
access.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The program is ongoing and was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 18.

Senior Shared Housing Program
The Senior’s Center on Clara
Park serves as an information
center for senior programs and
resources.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The program is ongoing and was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 19.

Homeless Assistance Program
The City shall continue to provide
funds for the Human Services
Association to serve the
homeless and other special
needs groups in the community.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Due to lack of funding, the City has not been able to provide funds to Human Services Association. It does maintain a list of local social services to use as referral sources for residents in need and refers homeless individuals to local and regional homeless resources. In 2021, a Homeless Services Liaison was hired by the City of Bell, utilizing grant funds, to provide homeless services in the cities of Cudahy, Bell, and Commerce. These services are provided through a collaborative process amongst the agencies.

The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 17.

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Reporting Period 1/1/2021 12/31/2021
Zoning Update Program
To address a shortfall and unaccommodated need of 280 units at appropriate densities, the City
will increase allowable zoning
densities in all residential zones.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
With the March 20, 2018 adoption of the 2040 General Plan and Housing Element update, the City also amended the Development Code and Zoning Map. Amendments included allowing for higher density development in residential areas, identification of new areas for mixed-use development with higher residential densities, and the provision of new zoning districts consistent with the newly adopted 2040 General Plan. The City undertook these efforts, along with an updated sites inventory, to provide more incentives to recycle underutilized and deteriorating property.

The updated sites inventory is proposed to show sufficient capacity to address the City’s current and previous (rollover) RHNA.

Persons with Disabilities, including
Development Disabilities Program
The City shall seek State and
Federal monies, as funding
becomes available, in support of
housing construction and
rehabilitation targeted for persons
with disabilities.

Ongoing
The City shall provide regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit processing and fee waivers and deferrals, to projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 20.

Preservation of At-Risk Units Program
The City will monitor the status of
any HUD receipt/approval Notices
of Intent and Plans of Action filled
by property owners to convert to
market-rate units.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Subsidized housing units in Cudahy are owned by non-profit affordable housing developers that have expressed a desire to continue renewing their subsidies that allow for the provision of affordable housing.

A program addressing affordable housing at risk of conversion to market rate was included in the updated Housing Element. The details of this program are to be merged with the At Risk Housing Preservation Program.

Consistency with General Plan
The City shall conduct an integral
review as part of its upcoming
General Plan amendment process
and implementation to achieve
consistency with other general
plan elements, policies, programs,
and community goals.

Completed/
Ongoing
Monitoring
The 2040 General Plan and the Housing Element update were both adopted by the City on March 20, 2018. Adoption included internal consistency with all other Elements, including the two new elements Air Quality and Economic Development. 2018 Housing Element Program 21.

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Jurisdiction City of Cudahy, CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2021 12/31/2021
2021 has been challenging. City experienced many delays due to the pandemic. The the 6th Cycle of the Housing Element started unusually late in the summer of 2021and city staff have done their best to meet all requirements and deadlines. Staff was successful in submitting the first draft of the element to HCD by the October 15, 2021 deadline and has made good faith effort in continuing to address the ongoing HCD requirements. The SB2 grant was successful and the city is due to adopt the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in the Spring of 2022.

General Comments:

1 APPENDIX C

CITY OF CUDAHY
2021 GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS UPDATE
This Appendix summarizes the Goals, Policies, and Implementation Programs of the 2040 General Plan The City Council adopted the 2040 General Plan on March 20, 2018 and Implementation began soon thereafter

LAND USE ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal LUE-1: Complete, integrated, and defined neighborhoods, corridors, and districts. Policies 1.1 through 1.10 Goal LUE-2: Mobility and parking systems that interact with land use patterns. Policies 2.1 through 2.4 Goal LUE-3: Aesthetically pleasing distinctive, and inclusive urban design. Policies 3.1 through 3.15 Goal LUE-4: Land uses and spaces that encourage community cohesion and interaction. Policies 4.1 through 4.6 Goal LUE-5: Accommodate different family sizes and income levels through a variety of different types and scales of housing.

Policies 5.1 through 5.8
Goal LUE-6: Enhanced character in neighborhoods. Policies 6.1 through 6.7 Goal LUE-7: A modernized and adaptable industrial center prepared to react quickly to technological evolution.

Policies 7.1 through 7.6
Goal LUE-8: Land use strategies that facilitate economic empowerment through business development and homeownership opportunities.

Policies 8.1 through 8.3
Goal LUE-9: A build environment that promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Policies 9.1 through 9.4 Goal LUE-10: Environmental sustainability practices incorporated into Cudahy’s physical development. Policies 10.1 through 10.5 Implementation Programs Status

1. Amended Development Code and Zoning Map Completed/Ongoing

2. Development Incentives and Community Benefits Program Completed/Ongoing

3. Plan Review and Permitting Process Ongoing

4. Accessory Dwelling Unit Law Compliance Ongoing

5. Development Standards and Guidelines Ongoing/Pending

6. Public Art Ordinance Pending

7. Code Enforcement Ongoing

8. Development Tracking Program Ongoing

14. Green Building Program Ongoing/Pending

15. Multi-family Homeownership Opportunity Ongoing/Pending

19. Community Health Assessment Pending

22. Civic Center Relocation and Repurpose Pending

23. Gateway Signage and Wayfinding Program Pending

28. Service Provider Coordination Ongoing

30. Community Health Manager Pending

31. Community Development Corporation Pending

32. Corner Store Conversion and Mobile Produce Market Program Pending

33. Inter-Agency Consultation Ongoing

35. Sensitive Receptor Siting Protection Ongoing/Pending

CIRCULATION ELEMENT

2 Goals Policies
Goal CE-1: An efficient, convenient, and safe transportation system. Policies 1.1 through 1.8 Goal CE-2: Improved mobility and safety through roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities enhancements and increased public transit connectivity.

Policies 2.1 through 2.5
Goal CE-3: Comprehensive multi-modal transportation routes and facilities that are highly used Policies 3.1 through 3.7 Goal CE-4: Efficient, safe, and convenient parking facilities throughout areas of the City Policies 4.1 through 4.9 Implementation Programs Status

10. Roadway Monitoring Pending

16. Streetscape Plan Pending

17. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Completed/Ongoing

18. Transportation Demand Management Pending

24. Complete Streets Ongoing

25. Pedestrian and Transit Facilities Ongoing

26. Infrastructure Best Practices Ongoing/Pending

27. Otis Park Pocket Park, Cul-de-Sac, and River Road Greenway Retrofits Pending

34. City New Technologies Ongoing/Pending

OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal OSCE-1: A sustainable urban environment protects valuable natural resources (water, air, and soil) and limits waste production.

Policies 1.1 through 1.17
Goal OSCE-2: An increase of trails, parks, recreation, and other open space. Policies 2.1 through 2.12 Goal OSCE-3: Recreation facilities design and programming that provide a range of opportunities and evolve to meet the needs of changing demographics and public interests.

Policies 3.1 through 3.5
Goal OSCE-4: Safe and efficient infrastructure systems (sewer, water, storm drain) that are maintained to sustainably grow with the community.

Policies 4.1 through 4.5
Implementation Programs Status

21. Water Conservation and Parks Long-Range Plan Ongoing

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal ED-1: A diverse and healthy economy. Policies 1.1 through 1.11 Goal ED-2: A thriving business climate attracting and retaining new businesses of diverse types and sizes.

Policies 2.1 through 2.5
Goal ED-3: A skilled and adaptable local workforce. Policies 3.1 through 3.13 Goal ED-4: A partner for public and private development that aligns with the community vision. Policies 4.1 through 4.4 Goal ED-5: Maintain the City’s fiscal health. Policies 5.1 through 5.7 Goal ED-6: A City that values and uplifts the economic potential of its vulnerable populations. Policies 6.1 through 6.3 Implementation Programs Status

36. Business Improvement Districts Pending

37. Chamber of Commerce Ongoing/Pending

38. Ongoing Community Education and Engagement Ongoing

40. Small Business Development Support Ongoing/Pending

SAFETY ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal SE-1: A community engaged with law enforcement to promote mutual respect and active collaboration in improving public safety.

Policies 1.1 through 1.5
Goal SE-2: Enhanced resources for public safety. Policies 2.1 through 2.6

3 Goal SE-3: A safe environment that enhances community safety through environmental design techniques.

Policies 3.1 through 3.7
Goal SE-4: A prepared and resilient Cudahy. Policies 4.1 through 4.6 Goal SE-5: An environment that is reasonably safe from hazards. Policies 5.1 through 5.5 Implementation Programs Status

9. Parking Districts and Regulations Ongoing

11. Scope of Services with Los Angeles County Public Safety Ongoing

AIR QUALITY ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal AQE-1: Protection of sensitive receptors. Policies 1.1 through 1.5 Goal AQE-2: Reduced volume of pollutants generated by motorized vehicles. Policies 2.1 through 2.7 Goal AQE-3: Energy efficiency and conservation practices reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Policies 3.1 through 3.8
Goal AQE-4: Reduce volume of waste entering regional landfills. Policies 4.1 through 4.3 Goal AQE-5: Support efforts to reduce the negative impacts of pollution on air quality and public health. Policies 5.1 through 5.4 Implementation Programs Status

20. Climate Action Plan Pending

29. Green House Gas Emissions Reduction Targets Pending

NOISE ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal NE-1: Protect noise-sensitive uses. Policies 1.1 through 1.4 Goal NE-2: Clear and enforced noise regulations. Policies 2.1 through 2.6 Implementation Programs Status

12. Noise Ordinance Ongoing, Pending

13. Noise Complaint Monitoring System Pending

HOUSING ELEMENT
Goals Policies
Goal 1: The City of Cudahy will improve the housing supply and the choice of housing opportunities through private investment and, where necessary, through public action and financing.

Policies 1.1 through 1.8
Goal 2: The City of Cudahy will promote affordable housing and shelter for all economic segments of the community.

Policies 2.1 through 2.8
Goal 3: The City of Cudahy will support and provide incentives for the maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing housing stock.

Policies 3.1 through 3.10
Goal 4: The City of Cudahy will encourage development of a viable urban community consistent with orderly growth and environmental conservation to provide suitable living environments, with access to employment, community facilities, and services.

Policies 4.1 through 4.8
Goal 5: The City of Cudahy will promote equal access and opportunity to housing regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, or color.

Policies 5.1 through 5.8
Implementation Programs Status
Note: The Housing Element was prepared as a separate Element from the 2040 General Plan; therefore, the summary of implementation programs and “status” are provided in an alternative format, than what has been provided for the other Elements. Please see below:

4 Program Description
(By Housing Element Program
Names)
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.

Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Name of Program Objective Timeframe
in H.E. Status of Program Implementation
Housing Information Program
To encourage the
development of high-quality
housing on vacant and
underutilized lots.

Ongoing
The updated Housing Element was adopted by the City in
March 2018 and included a detailed land inventory. The
Housing information campaign was initiated through the
development of an economic development informational
flyer. 2018 Housing Element Program 1 Adequate Sites and Program 2 Housing information.

Second Unit Ordinance
The City of Cudahy allows
second units on single-family
lots, as required by State law.

This has led to second units
on most lots in the Low
Density Residential (LDR)
Zone and has added to the
current housing stock.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Single family neighborhoods represent a small portion of the City’s residential land (23%) and many of these existing neighborhoods have second units on their lots. As such, additional second unit development has been minimal. The City will update accessory unit requirements and regulations within the Development Code to comply with State law
(Assembly Bill 2299 and Senate Bill 1069) in 2018. 2018 Housing Element Program 3.

An updated version of the program was included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element.

Development Monitoring Program
The City will require all new
development to undergo an
assessment to ensure that
adequate infrastructure is
available to serve the
development.

Ongoing
Infrastructure impacts from new developments are
addressed through the environmental review process as
required by the California Environmental Quality Act and will be fully assessed citywide through the General Plan
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Infrastructure
availability is an integral part of maintaining a high quality of life for residents. This program and the provisions of
ensuring adequate infrastructure are included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element, Program 13: Infrastructure
Availability. program
Manufactured Housing
The City allows manufactured
homes and modular units on
single-family lots. This
permits the use of
manufactured homes as
Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
State law requires local governments to permit
manufactured or mobile homes meeting federal safety and construction standards on a permanent foundation in all single-family residential zoning districts (Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code). In Cudahy, a

5 affordable housing
alternatives.
manufactured/ factory-built house is considered to be a single-family detached dwelling unit and is treated as such.

Affordable Housing Incentives
The City shall provide
developers with incentives
and shorten the permit
process for low-income and
senior citizen housing
projects. By expediting the
review process, developers
also save money and housing
costs can be reduced.

Ongoing
An updated and expanded version of the program was
included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. The new
program includes an action item to develop development
incentives and a community benefits permitting procedure that incentivizes benefits and desired public amenities provided by private development, which include, but are not limited to, low Income and/or affordable housing. 2018
Housing Element Program 5.

CDBG Information Program
The City shall continue
housing programs on housing
development, infrastructure,
rehabilitation and job
development, as allowed by
the CDBG program.

Ongoing
Since 2014, the City has used CDBG funds for Code
Enforcement, Single-unit Housing Rehabilitation Program, Business Assistance Program, Senior Activities Program, Food Distribution Program, and two construction projects at Clara Park and Cudahy Park.

CDBG funding is an important resource for the City and the programs identified will continue. This program was included in the 2018 adopted Housing Element. 2018 Housing
Element Program 6.

Housing Conversion Program
The City shall take the lead in
coordinating efforts for the
preservation of subsidized
housing projects in Cudahy.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Subsidized housing units in Cudahy are owned by non-profit affordable housing developers that have expressed a desire to continue renewing their subsidies that allow for the provision of affordable housing.

A program addressing affordable housing at risk of
conversion to market rate was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element and combined with a second existing
program related to at-risk housing. 2018 Housing Element Program 7.

6 Inclusionary Housing Program
The City shall explore the
feasibility of requiring
affordable housing units
within new housing
developments.

Completed
This may be promoted by density bonuses and other
incentives, coupled with a use restriction on the affordable units. The City may also require developers to provide a minimum percentage of affordable housing, pay fees, or
dedicate land. In 2021, an SB2 Grant was used to develop an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance which promotes the
creation of affordable housing by requiring new residential developments to include 15% affordable units.

Housing Maintenance and Conversion
The City of Cudahy has an
ongoing program for the
maintenance and
conservation of the existing
housing stock.

Ongoing
By maintaining the existing housing stock and preventing the creation of substandard housing, the City improves the living environment for present residents. Implementation measures for housing maintenance and conservation are
discussed below. In 2021, seven (7) housing units
benefitted from the City's Housing Rehabilitation. This program is managed by the Community Development
Director. 2018 Housing Element Program 8.

Tenant Minor Home Repair Program
The City shall continue to
apply for Community
Development Block Grants for
housing rehabilitation
programs in the City.

Ongoing
(Monitored
annually)
Residents continue to have access to improvement
programs through the Housing Maintenance and
Conservation program. In 2021, seven (7) housing units
benefitted from the City's Housing Rehabilitation program.

SRO Hotels
The City shall preserve
single-room occupancy
(SRO) hotels and strictly
enforce ordinances regarding
property maintenance and fire
and safety standards to
safeguard the public health,
safety and welfare of tenants.

Ongoing
Two motels in the City provide short term housing to
homeless or at-risk individuals. The City strictly enforces ordinances regarding property maintenance and fire and
safety standards to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of tenants.

This program was included in the 2018 updated Housing
Element. 2018 Housing Element Program 9.

Development Standards to Allow Uses
The City shall modify its
Municipal Code to allow the
development, maintenance,
and improvement of
Emergency Shelters, SRO’s,
Transitional Housing, and
Supportive Housing to
address constraints
throughout the City.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
The City adopted a Development Code in 2018 which
addressed Emergency Shelters, SROs, Transitional
Housing, and Supportive Housing consistent with state law.

The City will monitor development of these housing types and re-evaluate the effectiveness of established
development standards. The program was included in the
2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element
Program 10.

7 Emergency Shelters
The City will amend the
Zoning Ordinance so
emergency shelters shall be a
permitted use without a
conditional use permit or
other discretionary action in
the High Density Residential
zone.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the
Development Code in 2018 that addresses Emergency
Shelters consistent with state law.

Emergency shelters are allowed without discretionary
review in the Commercial Mixed Use (C/MU), Civic Mixed
Use (Civic/MU), and Entertainment (E) zoning districts.

Development standard review and monitoring of this
development type is included in two other programs. With the 2018 completion of the zoning ordinance amendment,
this program was removed from the Housing Element. The
monitoring of emergency shelter development is addressed in the Emergency, Transitional and Supportive Housing
program. 2018 Housing Element Program 11.

Transitional and Supportive Housing
The City will continue to
monitor the inventory of sites
appropriate to accommodate
transitional housing and
supportive housing and will
work with the appropriate
organizations to ensure the
needs of homeless and
extremely low-income
residents are met.

Completed/ Ongoing
Monitoring
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the
Development Code in 2018 which addresses Transitional
and Supportive Housing consistent with state law.

The City will continue to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate transitional housing and
supportive housing and will work with the appropriate
organizations to ensure the needs of homeless and
extremely low-income residents are met. This program was renamed and updated to also address emergency
shelters.2018 Housing Element Program 11.

Code Enforcement
The City shall continue code
enforcement of nuisances
such as inoperable vehicles,
property maintenance,
substandard units, and illegal
garage conversions.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Code enforcement activities are an important part of the City’s neighborhood preservation programs. The program
was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018
Housing Element Program 12.

8 Housing Cooperating Program
The City shall work with Los
Angeles County to identify
and coordinate water and
sewer infrastructure on the
provision of adequate
infrastructure and public
services in Cudahy, including
monitoring for grant funding
sources, to meet the City’s
RHNA.

Ongoing/Monitoring
Infrastructure availability is an integral part of maintaining a high quality of life for residents. In addition, consistent with the General Plan Implementation program, the City
continues its efforts to work on establishing a permit tracking program that is anticipated for implementation by December 2023 that monitors new development and the
redevelopment of existing uses that increase the number of residential unit and/or nonresidential square footage. This program was renamed and updated to address continued
coordination with the County and ongoing development
tracking. 2018 Housing Element Program 13.

Equal Access
The City intends to minimize
difficulties of special needs
households in finding
adequate housing by
providing programs to prevent
discrimination or to
encourage the production of
housing specifically designed
for these households.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the
Development Code in 2018 which includes a definition of family consistent with state law.

This program was combined with the Fair Housing Program in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing
Element Program 15.

Reasonable Accommodation Program
The City shall develop a
policy pursuant to the Fair
Housing Amendments Act of
1988, to provide people with
disabilities reasonable
accommodation in rules,
policies, practices and
procedures that may be
necessary to ensure equal
access to housing.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
The City adopted a comprehensive update of the
Development Code in 2018 that includes a formal procedure for individuals with disabilities seeking equal access to housing to request a reasonable accommodation to zoning regulations, as provided by the Federal Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1988 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, and to establish criteria to be used when considering these requests. The purpose of the reasonable accommodation process is to provide flexibility in the
application of land use, zoning or building regulations, policies or procedures for individuals with disabilities or developers of housing for persons with disabilities when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to equal housing
opportunities.

Remove for 2018
Public Participation Program
The City encourages
community participation in all
city programs.

Ongoing
Public participation is a priority for the City. This program was combined with the Bilingual program in the updated
Housing Element, as access for Spanish speakers in
Cudahy is crucial to obtaining full participation. The City Council adopted a resolution expanding the noticing

9 requirements for all entitlements and development review permits to also include residents in addition to notifying property owners. 2018 Housing Element Program 14.

Fair Housing Program
The City promotes the use of
the Fair Housing Council of
Long Beach through the City
newsletter and local papers,
and informs all city
employees of the available
services for referral.

Ongoing
The City refers fair housing complaints to the Housing
Rights Center and advertises fair housing services and
information through the City newsletter and local papers, and informs all city employees of the available services for referral.

The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing
Element and combined with the Equal Access Program.
2018 Housing Element Program 15.

Food Distribution Program
The City shall continue the
hot meals and food
distribution programs
Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The City conducts hot meals and food distribution on the 4th Thursday of every month. The program is important to the City and is a valuable resource for residents. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018
Housing Element Program 16.

Homeless Assistance Program
The City shall continue to
provide funds for the Human
Services Association to serve
the homeless and other
special needs groups in the
community.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Due to lack of funding, the City has not been able to provide funds to Human Services Association. It does maintain a list of local social services to use as referral sources for residents in need and refers homeless individuals to local and regional homeless resources. In 2021, a Homeless
Services Liaison was hired by the City of Bell, utilizing grant funds, to provide homeless services in the cities of Cudahy, Bell, and Commerce. These services are provided through a collaborative process amongst the agencies. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018
Housing Element Program 17.

Bilingual Program
The production of documents
and publications that are both
in English and Spanish.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Public participation is a priority for the City. This program has been combined with the Public Participation. The City will continue to actively produce documents and publications that are in both English and Spanish.

Handicapped Access
The City currently requires
new development to comply
with State standards for
handicapped access.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The program is ongoing and was included in the 2018
updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program

18.

10 Senior Shared Housing Program
The Senior’s Center on Clara
Park serves as an information
center for senior programs
and resources.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
The program is ongoing and was included in the 2018
updated Housing Element. 2018 Housing Element Program

19. Housing for Extremely-Low Income
Households Program
The City will encourage the
development of housing units
for households earning 30
percent or less of the median
Family income for Los
Angeles County. Specific
emphasis shall be placed on
the provision of family
housing and non-traditional
housing types.

Ongoing
The City will establish development incentives and
community benefits permitting procedure that incentivizes benefits and desired public amenities provided by private development, which include, but are not limited to,
extremely/low Income and/or affordable housing. This
program was merged with the Affordable Housing Incentives program.

Persons with Disabilities, including
Development Disabilities Program
The City shall seek State and
Federal monies, as funding
becomes available, in support
of housing construction and
rehabilitation targeted for
persons with disabilities.

Ongoing
The City shall provide regulatory incentives, such as
expedited permit processing and fee waivers and deferrals, to projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. The program was included in the 2018 updated Housing Element. 2018
Housing Element Program 20.

Preservation of At-Risk Units Program
The City will monitor the
status of any HUD
receipt/approval Notices of
Intent and Plans of Action
filled by property owners to
convert to market-rate units.

Ongoing
(monitored
annually)
Subsidized housing units in Cudahy are owned by non-profit affordable housing developers that have expressed a desire to continue renewing their subsidies that allow for the provision of affordable housing.

A program addressing affordable housing at risk of
conversion to market rate was included in the updated
Housing Element. The details of this program are to be
merged with the At Risk Housing Preservation Program.

Consistency with General Plan
The City shall conduct an
integral review as part of its
upcoming General Plan
amendment process and
implementation to achieve
consistency with other
general plan elements,
policies, programs, and
community goals.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
The 2040 General Plan and the Housing Element update
were both adopted by the City on March 20, 2018. Adoption included internal consistency with all other Elements,
including the two new elements Air Quality and Economic Development. 2018 Housing Element Program 21.

11 Zoning Update Program
To address a shortfall and unaccommodated need of 280
units at appropriate densities,
the City will increase
allowable zoning densities in
all residential zones.

Completed/
Ongoing Monitoring
With the March 20, 2018 adoption of the 2040 General Plan and Housing Element update, the City also amended the
Development Code and Zoning Map. Amendments included
allowing for higher density development in residential areas, identification of new areas for mixed-use development with higher residential densities, and the provision of new zoning districts consistent with the newly adopted 2040 General Plan. The City undertook these efforts, along with an
updated sites inventory, to provide more incentives to
recycle underutilized and deteriorating property.

The updated sites inventory is proposed to show sufficient capacity to address the City’s current and previous (rollover) RHNA.

General Comments:

RESOLUTION NO. 22-69

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUDAHY APPROVING THE 2019 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL

PROGRESS REPORT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FILE THE
REPORT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING

AND RESEARCH (OPR) AND THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD).

WHEREAS, The state of California requires non-charter cities and counties to have an adopted General Plan to provide guidance and direction for development activities; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Cudahy’s current General Plan was adopted in March 20, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, The Housing Element is one of the seven mandatory elements of a General Plan required by the State of California; and,
WHEREAS, The Housing Element must be updated every eight years and reviewed for consistency with the State Department of Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, The Housing Element was adopted on January 7, 2014; and, WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that cities submit an Annual Progress Report on the status of the General Plan and its implementation to their legislative bodies, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development (HCD); and, WHEREAS, The Annual Progress Report is required to include: a) the state of the general plan and the progress of its implementation; b) the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement and development of housing; and c) the degree to which the General Plan complies with the Guidelines established by OPR; and, WHEREAS, The City has prepared its 2019 General Plan Annual Progress Report, attached hereto, in accordance with the Guidelines adopted by OPR

BASED UPON THE ABOVE RECITALS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CUDAHY, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Attachment D Page 260 of 853

SECTION 1. That the City of Cudahy has completed the 2019 General Plan Annual Progress Report as required by California Government Code Section 65400.

SECTION 2. That the 2019 General Plan Annual Progress Report provided herein is found to be consistent with the suggested content by the State Guidelines and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 3. That staff is hereby authorized and directed to submit the 2019 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

SECTION 4. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to California Code of Regulations section 15306 Information Collection. Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at its regular meeting on this 6th day of December, 2022.

_____________________________
Elizabeth Alcantar, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-69 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of December 2022 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 22-70

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUDAHY APPROVING THE 2020 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL

PROGRESS REPORT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FILE THE
REPORT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING

AND RESEARCH (OPR) AND THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD).

WHEREAS, The state of California requires non-charter cities and counties to have an adopted General Plan to provide guidance and direction for development activities; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Cudahy’s current General Plan was adopted in March 20, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, The Housing Element is one of the seven mandatory elements of a General Plan required by the State of California; and,
WHEREAS, The Housing Element must be updated every eight years and reviewed for consistency with the State Department of Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, The Housing Element was adopted on January 7, 2014; and, WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that cities submit an Annual Progress Report on the status of the General Plan and its implementation to their legislative bodies, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development (HCD); and, WHEREAS, The Annual Progress Report is required to include: a) the state of the general plan and the progress of its implementation; b) the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement and development of housing; and c) the degree to which the General Plan complies with the Guidelines established by OPR; and, WHEREAS, The City has prepared its 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report, attached hereto, in accordance with the Guidelines adopted by OPR

BASED UPON THE ABOVE RECITALS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CUDAHY, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Attachment E Page 263 of 853

SECTION 1. That the City of Cudahy has completed the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report as required by California Government Code Section 65400.

SECTION 2. That the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report provided herein is found to be consistent with the suggested content by the State Guidelines and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 3. That staff is hereby authorized and directed to submit the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

SECTION 4. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to California Code of Regulations section 15306 Information Collection. Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at its regular meeting on this 6th day of December 2022.

_____________________________
Elizabeth Alcantar, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-70 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of December 2022 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 22-71

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUDAHY APPROVING THE 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL

PROGRESS REPORT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FILE THE
REPORT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING

AND RESEARCH (OPR) AND THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD).

WHEREAS, The state of California requires non-charter cities and counties to have an adopted General Plan to provide guidance and direction for development activities; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Cudahy’s current General Plan was adopted in March 20, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, The Housing Element is one of the seven mandatory elements of a General Plan required by the State of California; and,
WHEREAS, The Housing Element must be updated every eight years and reviewed for consistency with the State Department of Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, The Housing Element was adopted on January 7, 2014; and, WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that cities submit an Annual Progress Report on the status of the General Plan and its implementation to their legislative bodies, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development (HCD); and, WHEREAS, The Annual Progress Report is required to include: a) the state of the general plan and the progress of its implementation; b) the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement and development of housing; and c) the degree to which the General Plan complies with the Guidelines established by OPR; and, WHEREAS, The City has prepared its 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report, attached hereto, in accordance with the Guidelines adopted by OPR

BASED UPON THE ABOVE RECITALS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CUDAHY, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Attachment F Page 266 of 853

SECTION 1. That the City of Cudahy has completed the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report as required by California Government Code Section 65400.

SECTION 2. That the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report provided herein is found to be consistent with the suggested content by the State Guidelines and is hereby accepted.

SECTION 3. That staff is hereby authorized and directed to submit the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

SECTION 4. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to California Code of Regulations section 15306 Information Collection. Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at its regular meeting on this 6th day of December 2022.

_____________________________
Elizabeth Alcantar, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-71 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of December 2022 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

“Serving The People” "Sirviendo A La Comunidad"
Staff Report
12/06/2022 Page 1 of 4

STAFF REPORT
Date: December 6, 2022
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Alfonso Noyola, City Manager/Executive Director
Juan Arauz, AICP, Community Development Director
Subject: Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 729 Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.08,

15.12, 15.16, 15.29, 15.32 and15.34 of Title 15 of the Cudahy Municipal Code and Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Building Codes Including the Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Codes.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Cudahy (the “City”):

1. Open the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Ordinance No. 729, and then close the public hearing after receiving public comments; and

2. Consider Approving by first reading, attached Ordinance No. 729, amending Chapters

15.04 through 15.34 of the Cudahy Municipal Code to Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Building Codes.

BACKGROUND/PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. On January 21, 2020, City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 705, adopting Los Angeles County Building Codes.

2. On July 1, 2022, the California Building Code was published, and becomes effective on January 1, 2023, within the Los Angeles County jurisdiction.

3. On November 15, 2022, the Los Angeles County adopted more restrictive standards and modifications to the 2022 California Building Codes, as memorialized in the 2022 Los Angeles County Building Codes (Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Item Number
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Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building Standards Code, and Existing Building Code).

4. On November 25, 2022, the public notice for the proposed Ordinance was published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram for a period of at least ten days prior to the public hearing.

ANALYSIS
The City adopts and updates the applicable building codes every three years as required by State, Federal, and County agencies. Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that the latest California Building Standards Codes apply to local construction 180 days after the date of publication of such codes. The 2019 edition of the California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Code, as adopted and published by the California Building Standards Commission, were mandated to go in effect, along with any adopted local amendments, on January 1, 2023 Section 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that local amendments to the California Building Standards Codes be enacted only when an express finding is made that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

This ordinance adopts the Los Angeles County Building Laws and Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 33 which amend the State Building Laws and Fire Code based on local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. The City of Cudahy previously adopted the 2016 County Laws by reference. The County Board of Supervisors adopted Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 33 at its November 26, 2022 meeting and made the necessary local climatic, geological and topographical findings.

It is necessary for the City to adopt the above stated Codes as the California Building Codes become effective on January 1, 2023, and it is imperative that the more restrictive local amendments become effective in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare through their up to date consideration of building safety needs for the community.

Attachment “A” of this report includes all proposed amendments to the Cudahy Municipal Code, while Attachment “B” contains Los Angeles County amendments to the California Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Codes. Existing requirements of the Municipal Code are continued except where specifically amended or deleted. The following is a summary of the codes proposed for adoption.

A. Los Angeles County Title 26 Building Code California Building Code, 2022 Edition.

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The Los Angeles County Title 26 Building Code 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is based on the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

B. Los Angeles County Title 27 Electrical Code California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 27 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code is based on the National Electrical Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

C. Los Angeles County Title 28 Building Code California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 28 2022 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

D. Los Angeles County Title 29 Mechanical Code California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 29 2022 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

E. Los Angeles County Title 30 California Residential Code California Residential Code, 2022 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 30 Residential Code 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code is based on the International Residential Code, 2022 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

F. Los Angeles County Title 31 California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 31 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is based on State of California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Editions, as established and published by order of the California Legislature.

G. Los Angeles County Title 33 Existing Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code, 2019 Edition.

The Los Angeles County Title 33 Existing Building Code 2022 Edition of the California Existing Building Code is based on the International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

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STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
The Project supports the following strategies identified in the City’s Strategic Plan as adopted by the City Council.

Goal F
• Explore opportunities for efficiency through insourcing and outsourcing. • Foster relationship building among residents.

CONCLUSION
Pursuant to sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, and 17957.7 of the Health and Safety Code, the City may adopt the provisions of the California Buildings Standards Code and District Fire Code, with certain amendments to the provisions of the codes which are reasonably necessary to protect the health, wealth, and safety of citizens of Cudahy because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions. Under Health and Safety Code section 13869.7(c), local amendments containing more restrictive building standards are not effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City unless ratified by the City Council.

Accordingly, the proposed amendment adopts the Los Angeles County Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City Clerk is required to have a complete set of codes available for public review. The cost of a set of codes is approximately $1,900.00 from the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS
A. City Council Ordinance No. 729
B. November 15, 2022, Los Angeles County Building Codes C. Proof of Publication

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ORDINANCE NO. 729

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUDAHY AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 15.04
(BUILDING CODE), 15.08 (ELECTRICAL CODE), 15.12
(PLUMBING CODE), 15.16 (MECHANICAL CODE), 15.29
(RESIDENTIAL CODE), 15.32 (GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE), AND 15.34 (EXISTING BUILDING
CODE) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)

OF THE CUDAHY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPT TITLES
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 AND 33 OF THE 2022 LOS ANGELES
COUNTY AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES, INCLUDING THE

BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL,

ELECTRICAL, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS AND

EXISTING BUILDING CODES
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.9 permits the City of Cudahy (the “City”) to adopt, by reference, Los Angeles County (“County”) codes as the City’s codes; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Code (the “California Building Code”) establishes statewide codes and regulations for building construction and is published every three years by order of the California Legislature; and WHEREAS, the 2022 California Building Code is based upon the International Code Council’s 2021 International Building Code; and WHEREAS, the 2022 California Building Code was published on July 1,2022 and becomes effective on January 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to modify the California Building Code by adopting more restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications are accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions, and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the County adopted more restrictive standards and modifications to the 2022 California Building Codes, as memorialized in the 2022 Los Angeles County Building Codes (Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building Standards Code, and Existing Building Code); and
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WHEREAS, the City has historically adopted the County Codes with their local amendments in order to establish a uniformity of standards which serve to minimize conflict and confusion in addressing local community public health needs as well as local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that these local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The City is subject to relatively low amounts of precipitation, very low humidity levels, and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conducive to the spread of drought conditions and fires;

2. The warm, dry climate in the City is conducive to the construction and maintenance of swimming pools, which create a higher probability of child drownings;

3. The City is proximate to the San Andreas Fault and additional earthquake faults in the area; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUDAHY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The facts set forth in the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.

SECTION 2. Section 15.04.010 of Chapter 15.04 (Buildings Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.04.010. Adoption of the 2022 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Building Code. (1) The 2022 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Building Code, together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures within the city, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for violation thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.”

SECTION 3. Section 15.04.050 of Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.04.050. Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2022 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 of the 2022 Los Angeles Building Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.04.010 or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.” SECTION 4. Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.08.010 Adoption of the 2022 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Electrical Code. (1) The 2022 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Electrical Code, which provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, equipment, materials, and workmanship in the city, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and provides penalties for the violations thereof, with all changes and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference, and all conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.” SECTION 5. Section 15.08.050 of Chapter 15.08 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.08.050 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2022 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 26 of the 2019 Los Angeles County Electrical Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.08.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant 3

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thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.”
SECTION 6. Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.12.010 Adoption of the 2022 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code. (1) The 2022 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, which provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the installation or alteration of plumbing and drainage, materials, venting, wastes, traps, interceptors, water systems, sewers, gas piping, water heaters and other related products, and workmanship in the city, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for the violations thereof, with certain changes and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.”
SECTION 7. Section 15.12.040 of Chapter 15.12 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:
“Section 15.12.040 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2022 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.12.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.”

5 SECTION 8. Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.16.010 Adoption of the 2022 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code. (1) The 2022 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, which regulate and control the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of heating, venting, cooling, refrigeration systems, or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances in the City, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and provides for penalties for the violation thereof, with certain changes and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference, and all conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.

SECTION 9. Section 15.16.030 of Chapter 15.16 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.16.030 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2022 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.16.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 10. Section 15.29.10 of Chapter 15.29 (Residential Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.29.010 Adoption of the 2022 California Residential Code as amended by Title 30 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Residential Code.

6 (1) The 2022 California Residential Code as amended by Title 30 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Residential Code, together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of residential buildings or structures within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and provide for penalties for violation thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.

SECTION 11. Section 15.29.030 of Chapter 15.29 (Residential Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.29.030 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2022 California Residential Code as amended by Title 30 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Residential Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.29.010 or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 12. Section 15.32.010 of Chapter 15.32 (Green Building Standards Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.32.010 Adoption of the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Title 31 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code
(1) The 2022 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Title 31 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and provide for penalties for violation

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(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.

SECTION 13. Section 15.32.030 of Chapter 15.32 (Green Building Standards Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.32.030 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Title 31 of the 2022 Los Angeles Green Building Standards Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.32.010 or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 14. Section 15.34.010 of Chapter 15.34 (Existing Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal, is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended as follows:

15.34.010 Adoption of the 2022 California Existing Building Code as amended by Title 33 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Existing Building Code. (1) The 2022 Los Angeles County Existing Building Code is adopted in its entirety and incorporated by reference into the Cudahy Municipal Code, together with, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and provide for penalties for violation thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.
(2) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, are hereby

8 referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter.

SECTION 15. Section 15.34.030 of Chapter 15.34 (Existing Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Section 15.34.030 Penalty.

Every person violating any provision of the 2022 California Residential Code as amended by Title 33 of the 2022 Los Angeles County Existing Building Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.34.010 or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 16. Inconsistent Provisions. Any provision of the Cudahy Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 17. Constitutionality. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 18, Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption.

9 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cudahy on this ____ day of December 2022.

Elizabeth Alcantar
Mayor
ATTEST:

Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 729 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at a regular meeting held on the XX day of December 2022, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Richard Iglesias
Assistant City Clerk

Public Works is seeking Board approval of proposed ordinances to adopt the California Building Standards Codes, with amendments, as required by State law, for the enforcement of: Title 26, Los Angeles County Building Code; Title 27, Los Angeles County Electrical Code; Title 28, Los Angeles County Plumbing Code; Title 29, Los Angeles County Mechanical Code; Title 30, Los Angeles County Residential Code; Title 31, Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code; and Title 33, Existing Building Code.

SUBJECT
October 18, 2022
The Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of Los Angeles
383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Dear Supervisors:

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CORE SERVICE AREA
PROPOSED ORDINANCES – 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY

BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, RESIDENTIAL,

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND EXISTING BUILDING CODES
(ALL SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS)
(3 VOTES)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD:

Introduce, waive reading, and schedule a public hearing on November 15, 2022, regarding ordinances that adopt by reference the 2022 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes, with amendments.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Find that the proposed ordinances are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act for the reasons stated in this letter and in the record of the project.

2. Find that the proposed changes and modifications to building standards contained in the 2022 Attachment B Page 282 of 853
California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions, as detailed in the seven respective ordinances; and find that adoption of the emergency housing appendices in Titles 26 and 30 are necessary because strict compliance with state and local standards and laws would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of a declared shelter crisis or other emergency.

3. Approve the ordinances and establish their operative date as January 1, 2023.

4. Instruct the Director of Public Works to file the adopted ordinances containing the Board of Supervisors' findings with the California Building Standards Commission along with other state agencies as required by law.

PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
The purpose of this action is to adopt the enclosed ordinances, as required by State law, which will add, update, and set forth provisions and regulations for the enforcement of the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes within the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles and the contract cities served by the County that elect to adopt the same ordinances by reference.

Implementation of Strategic Plan Goals
The County Strategic Plan directs the provisions of Strategy 111.1, Continually Pursue Development of our Workforce; and Strategy 111.3, Pursue Operational Effectiveness, Fiscal Responsibility, and Accountability, as it provides services to the public that have a wide-reaching positive effect on the entire community. The adoption of the County's building codes provides minimum construction and property maintenance standards that promote the health and welfare of the general public throughout the unincorporated area of the County. By incorporating the most up-to-date building and safety standards, the County will be able to ensure that its Strategic Goals are fully addressed.

FISCAL IMPACT/FINANCING
There will be minimal impact on expenditures for Public Works training of personnel. All associated costs, including these training costs and the procurement of the new codes, are included in the Public Works General Fund (A01, Services and Supplies) Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.

FACTS AND PROVISIONS/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The State recently adopted the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, which includes the 2022 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes.

The California Health and Safety Code requires that the County adopt ordinances that impose the same building standards as are contained in the 2022 California Building Standards Code with the exception that the County may make amendments to these building standards that are more restrictive and that are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions.

The enclosed ordinances incorporate, by reference, the building standards contained in the 2022 The Honorable Board of Supervisors
10/18/2022

California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes together with critical and necessary County amendments. In accordance with Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code, the Board must determine and expressly find that the amendments to the State standards are needed due to local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions.

Section 8698.4 of the Government Code permits local jurisdictions, upon declaration of a shelter crisis, to suspend health and safety standards for homeless shelters, provided those local jurisdictions have adopted reasonable local standards that at minimum meet the standards provided in the emergency housing appendices of the California Residential Code (Title 30 – Appendix AZ) and Building Code (Title 26 – Appendix P). In addition, at the time of the ordinance adoption, the local jurisdiction must determine that strict compliance with existing state and local standards, or laws would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the shelter crisis.

The applicable finding(s) for each proposed amendment to the State's building standards are clearly delineated in a chart which is set forth in each of the proposed ordinances. The ordinances also contain various administrative changes that do not require special local findings. The last County update to the State Building Standards Code was approved by the Board on November 26, 2019.

In its continued efforts to provide consistency within the Los Angeles Basin and to provide the public with locally applicable and efficient codes, Public Works has, again, joined efforts with a majority of the cities within the County to undergo thorough examination of previous and proposed amendments to the building standards published by the State. Many of the proposed local amendments to the State Codes are based on the model language generated by the International Code Council Los Angeles Basin Chapter which has the support of many local jurisdictions. These local jurisdiction amendments are structured to be consistent with the 2022 State Code provisions. The goal of these multijurisdictional groups is to minimize differences in Code language and interpretation within the region, thereby assisting the local construction industry by unifying and streamlining the permitting process.

Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and 18941.5 require that all amendments, together with the unamended portions of the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes, become effective 180 days after the publication of the California Building Standards Code. The State has established that date to be January 1, 2023.

Accordingly, it is recommended that the Board establish the operative date of the amendments, together with the unamended portions of the California Building Standards Code, to be January 1, 2023. The proposed amendments will then become operative when the Board's findings are filed with the State of California Building Standards Commission.

In accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 50022.3, the Board must schedule a public hearing after the first reading of the title of the adopting ordinances. Notice of the hearing is required to be published pursuant to Government Code 6066. A copy of the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes must be on file with the Executive Office at least 15 days preceding the hearing and made available for public inspection.

A sample notice is submitted herewith.

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The Honorable Board of Supervisors
10/18/2022