City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 1 of 9 Final Minutes Approved January 17, 2023
MINUTES
CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING and
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
December 6, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Alcantar called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Blanca Lozoya
Council / Agency Member Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Jose R. Gonzalez (joined at 6:48pm, left at 8:14pm)
Mayor / Chair Elizabeth Alcantar
ABSENT: Council Member Jack M. Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, City Attorney, Victor Ponto, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk, Estefania Zamora, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Administrative Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, Public Works Director, Aaron Hernandez, Human Resources Manager, Noel Barajas, Parks and Recreation Manager, Victor Santiago, Management Analyst, Andres Rangel, Senior Accountant Charles Ortiz, and Executive Secretary, Janet Andrade.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Lomelí.
4. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Land Acknowledgment was led by Council Member Lomelí.
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respects to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
5. PRESENTATIONS
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 2 of 9 A. East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Annual Update
B. Los Angeles County Fire Department Annual Update
C. 2022 CDBG Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Update
6. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS – NONE
7. CLOSED SESSION – NONE
8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Miriam commented on the increase in graffiti across multiple residential homes, stated Sheriff’s have always responded when she has called but can need better customer service, also mentioned there is an increase on loud muffling vehicles and thanked Council.
Susie de Santiago spoke in support of the item regarding KIPP having their permit rescinded, commented on businesses going through income loss due to COVID, stated she has heard from community members vendors selling at the corner of Santa Ana and Salt Lake, double parking being done, illegally parked cars are parking at the corner and is creating a hazard asked if someone could look into it.
Bertha Martinez spoke in support of the item regarding KIPP having their permit rescinded, spoke on ongoing traffic problems surrounding the schools and asked for Council’s support to make sure students are safe going to school.
10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Lomelí commented on the tree lighting event stated it was nice to see the community come out and the kids involved, thanked staff for putting everything together and wished everybody to stay warm and safe as we move into the holidays season.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez praised the team on the tree lighting event and to keep up the great work.
Mayor Alcantar mentioned her participation in a couple of trainings, one being the Young Elected Official Networks and the other Working Families Party trying to see what sorts of policy can be supported for the community, she also mentioned her participation in meetings around the 710 and asked for staff to participate in them more stated how Cudahy is left out of conversations where we should be funding, lastly commented on the tree lighting ceremony and looks forward to growing them further.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
A. Cannabis Fee Deferment and Payment Arrangements
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 3 of 9 Vice Mayor Gonzalez requested an agenda clean up motion.
Mayor Alcantar opened for a motioned.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to continue item 16D to a date uncertain and re-open the RFP process, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
12. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
A. Reports regarding Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, and Rent Control Ad Hoc Committee meetings
City Manager, Alfonso Noyola reported out from the Rent Ad Hoc Committee meeting, stated there will be a recommendation bringing forward at a future council meeting, likely in January to extend the 90-Day-Morotorium for the Rent Control Ad Hoc Committee to be able to work and finalize a policy for the Council to review and adopt.
13. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
14.CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of October 2022
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of October 2022 in the amount of $11,261,389.49.
B. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of October 2022
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 4 of 9 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $3,914,418.49 including the Statement of Investments for the month of October 2022.
C. Informational Item-ARPA Utilization Plan Monthly Report (October 2022) Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file the ARPA Utilization Plan Monthly Report for the month of October 2022.
D. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft of Minutes of November 15, 2022, for the Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Joint Meeting of the City of Cudahy as Successor Agency and Housing Successor Agency to the Cudahy Development Commission
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council/ Successor Agency Draft Minutes for November 15, 2022.
E. Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. 22-67 Amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and Repealing Resolution No. 20-39 In Accordance with the Political Reform Act
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 22-67, amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code repealing Resolution No. 20-39 in accordance with the Political Reform Act.
F. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 22-68 Proclaiming a Local Emergency, Ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and Re-Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council, City Boards, and all Commissions of the City of Cudahy, for the Period from December 6, 2022, through January 5, 2023, Pursuant to Brown Act Provisions Recommendation: The Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 22- 68 proclaiming a local emergency, ratifying the proclamation of a State Emergency by Governor Newson on March 4, 2020, and re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the City Council, City Boards, and all Commissions of the City of Cudahy, for the period from December 6, 2022, through January 5, 2023, pursuant to Ralph M.
Brown Act provisions.
G. Approve the 2019, 2020, and 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Reports Required by the State of California, Reporting Period January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019, Reporting Period January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020, and Reporting Period January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the 2019 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR); 2. Adopt a resolution approving the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR); 3. Adopt a resolution approving the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR); 4. Authorize staff to file the 2019, 2020, and 2021 annual reports with the Governor’s Office of Planning and City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 5 of 9 Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to approve Consent Calendar items with a correction on item 14E to change Resolution 22-39 to 20-39, seconded by Council Member Lozoya. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guererro
ABSTAIN: None
15. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 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
Presented by the Community Development Director
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.
At 7:51 p.m., Mayor Alcantar opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 729 Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.29, 15.32 and 15.34 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, seconded by Council Member Lozoya. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
B. Resolution Approving the City’s Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of Real City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 6 of 9 Property at 8420 Atlantic Avenue (APNs 6224-034-014, 6224-034-032, 6224-034- 040, and 6224-034-041) with Prima Development and finding the action is categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to the infill exemption Presented by the Community Development Director
Community Development Director noted a correction in the staff report referencing the project as a senior housing facility which was an error in the report; it should have referenced the project as mixed-use, residential, and commercial.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Cudahy (the “City”): Adopt the Resolution approving the City’s Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”), with the corrections as noted to sell the real property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, Cudahy, California with the following Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel Numbers: 6224-034-014, 6224-034-032, 6224-034-040, and 6224-034-041, in order to allow for the development of a mixed-use project (“Project”).
At 7:57 p.m., Mayor Alcantar opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.
Motion: Council Member Lozoya motioned to adopt Resolution No. 22-72 Adopt the Resolution approving the City’s Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”), with the corrections as noted to sell the real property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, Cudahy, California with the following Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel Numbers: 6224-034- 014, 6224-034-032, 6224-034-040, and 6224-034-041, in order to allow for the development of a mixed-use project (“Project”), seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez.
Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
16. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Approval of Professional Services Agreement to Provide Design Phase Engineering Services for the Cudahy Park Renovation Project Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Willdan Engineering Inc. to provide design phase engineering services for the preparation of PS&E (Plan, Specifications, and Estimates) for the Cudahy Park Renovation Project, not to exceed $318,900.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Willdan Engineering Inc. to provide design phase engineering services for the City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 7 of 9 preparation of PS&E (Plan, Specifications, and Estimates) for the Cudahy Park Renovation Project, not to exceed $318,900, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez.
Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
B. Approval of Professional Services Agreement to Provide Services to Complete the 6th Cycle Housing Element
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to The Arroyo Group for the Completion of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, not to exceed $80,000.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to The Arroyo Group for the Completion of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, not to exceed $80,000, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
C. Adoption of a Proposed Resolution No. 22-73, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy Amending the Classification Plan for City Employees Presented by the Human Resources Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: 1. Approve Resolution No. 22-73, of the City Council of the City of Cudahy amending the Classification Plan for City employees; and 2. Authorize the recruitment and hiring of the new Senior Planner position.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve Resolution No. 22-73, of the City Council of the City of Cudahy amending the Classification Plan for City employees; and authorize the recruitment and hiring of the new Senior Planner position, seconded by Council Member Lozoya. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 8 of 9 D. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Remote and On-site Translation Services
Recommendation: City Council is requested to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Language Network to provide remote and on-site translation services not to exceed $18,000.
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E. Consideration to Amend Agreement Between the City and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT) Regarding the Development and Construction of Improvements to Certain Existing or New Parks in the City Presented by the Parks and Recreation Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to amend an Agreement between the City and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT) to develop and construct improvements for Existing or new Parks in the city.
Motion: Council Member Lozoya motioned to amend an Agreement between the City and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT) to develop and construct improvements for Existing or new Parks in the city, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez.
Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: None
F. Adoption of Proposed Resolution 22-74 Rescinding Prior City Council Resolution 20-15 Approving Development Review Permit No. 41-532 to Permit Construction and Operation of a 67,148 Square Foot Charter School on a 2.2-Acre Site at 7801- 7835 Otis Ave., Cudahy, California Pursuant to Writ Issued by the Court in Cudahy Alliance for Justice et al. v. City of Cudahy et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCP03621
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution 22- 74, rescinding prior City Council Resolution No. 20-15, which approved the construction and operation of a 67,148 square foot charter school on a 2.2- acre project site at 7801- 7835 Otis Ave. The Superior Court overturned the approval and ordered the City to rescind its approvals.
At 8:14 p.m., Vice Mayor Gonzalez recused himself and left the meeting.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve proposed Resolution 22-74, rescinding prior City Council Resolution No. 20-15, which approved the construction and operation of a 67,148 square foot charter school on a 2.2- acre project site at 7801- City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 12/6/2022 Page 9 of 9 7835 Otis Ave. The Superior Court overturned the approval and ordered the City to rescind its approvals, seconded by Mayor Alcantar. Motion passed 3-0-2 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero
ABSTAIN: Gonzalez (recused)
17. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Lomelí motioned to adjourn the City Council / Agency meeting at 8:18 p.m., seconded by Mayor Alcantar. Motion passed 3-0-2 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozoya, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Guerrero and Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
Elizabeth Alcantar
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk