City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 3/21/2023 Page 1 of 6 Final Minutes Approved May 2, 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
March 21, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Lomelí called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Cynthia Gonzalez
Council / Agency Member Martin Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Elizabeth Alcantar
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Jose R. Gonzalez (arrived at 7:30 p.m.) Mayor / Chair Daisy Lomelí
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk, Estefania Zamora, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Administrative Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, Management Analyst, Andres Rangel, Executive Assistant, Janet Andrade, Senior Planner, Cecilia MadrigalGonzalez, and Human Resources Manager, Noel Barrajas.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Council Member C. Gonzalez motioned to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Fuentes, Alcantar, and Lomelí
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Fuentes.
5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Land Acknowledgment was led by Council Member Alcantar.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 3/21/2023 Page 2 of 6 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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Siemens
B. Presentation Transgender Day of Visibility
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michael Chonos mentioned he sent a letter to Council regarding the rent moratorium, stated he is a very compassionate landlord and does not raise the rent but is receiving inadequate rents right now, asked council to stop interfering with a fair market increase.
East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice congratulated the city for doing a good job of supporting tenants and asked Council to extend the rent moratorium.
Susie de Santiago asked Council to make Lugo Park a priority there are many leaks and plumbing issues, also mentioned when something occurs in the city to do a general post on social media to inform residents and need to have City staff out in the field informing residents on the enforcement to take more responsibility to have the city clean.
Irma Lopez asked Council to extend the rent increase moratorium, need a rent control soon to benefit the tenants and landlords and asked for something to be done with parking in the city because there is not enough parking.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes summarized the events he attends since the last Council meeting, asked staff to provide a report as to what the city is planning for pride month, and mentioned he supports businesses, small businesses especially landlords and looks forward to discussing the rent moratorium.
Council Member C. Gonzalez mentioned she visited SOLA tech center, stated the city streets look cleaner, wants to look at the possibility of a parking structure for residents, and spoke in support of SEIU members and thanked UTLA teachers.
Council Member Alcantar commented on wage theft, supports local 99 Members and UTLA Members participated in a summit regarding housing policies, fully supports small business owners and supports the community as a whole, mentioned landlord and tenant issues, Hub Cities has moved to City of South Gate, attended Mayors and City City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 3/21/2023 Page 3 of 6 Managers Roundtable, will be attending SEIU picket, and Women of The Year event celebrating Irma Lopez.
Mayor Lomelí spoke on the SEIU and UTLA strike, encouraged all to come out to support local schools, recognized staff for finding resources, mentioned other elected officials supporting, requested changing the language on the City Council agenda to include the pronouns that support the proclamation (Transgender Day of Visibility) on the agenda, and thanked staff for delivering certificates to Teresa Hughes Elementary and all who participated in the mural at Lugo Park, expressed her excitement in attending new member orientation for Los Angeles County Vector Control.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
10. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
A. Report Regarding the Rent Control Ad Hoc Committee Meeting and Education Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Community Development Director, Juan Arauz provided updates to the Council on the Rent Control Ad-Hoc Committee meetings.
Administrative Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez provided updates to the Council on the Education Ad-Hoc Committee meetings.
Council Member C. Gonzalez requested to add to the Education Ad-Hoc Committee an element once we put together a proposal.
Mayor Lomelí supported adding the element to Education Ad-Hoc Committee.
11. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Fuentes, Alcantar, and Lomelí
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of February 2023
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 3/21/2023 Page 4 of 6 Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of February 2023 in the amount of $11,320,218.61.
B. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of February 2023
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,006,801.94 including the Statement of Investments for the month of February 2023.
C. Informational Item – ARPA Utilization Plan Monthly Report (February 2023) Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file the ARPA Utilization Plan Monthly Report for the month of February 2023.
D. Adoption by Second Reading of Ordinance No. 733 Amending Section 20.84.260 (Allowed Temporary Uses) of Part 4 (Temporary Use Permits) of Chapter 20.84 (Permit Procedures) of Title 20 (Zoning) of the Cudahy Municipal Code Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 733, Amending Section 20.84.260 (Allowed Temporary Uses) of Part 4 (Temporary Use Permits) of Chapter 20.84 (Permit Procedures) of Title 20 (Zoning) of the Cudahy Municipal Code.
E. Adoption by Second Reading of Ordinance No. 734 Repealing Chapter 2.56 (PostGovernment Employment Restrictions) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 734, Repealing Chapter 2.56 (Post-Government Employment Restrictions) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code.
F. Parking Citations Reporting
Presented by the Finance Director
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 3/21/2023 Page 5 of 6 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file the parking citations report.
G. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 23-14, updating Objectives and Policies for the Planning Commission, Section 2 (IV)
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 23- 14, updating the Objectives and Policies for the Planning Commission, Section 2 (IV).
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve Consent Calendar items, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Fuentes, Alcantar, and Lomelí
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
13. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Presentation by the East Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Presented by the East Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file an update on the City of Cudahy crime stats from the East Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
NO MOTION – PRESENTATION ONLY
B. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Municipal Prosecution and Code Enforcement Services
Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: City Council is requested to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Dapeer, Rosenblit, Litvak LLP for Municipal Prosecution and Code Enforcement Services in the amount not-to-exceed $50,000, annually.
Motion: Vice Mayor J. Gonzalez motioned to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Dapeer, Rosenblit, Litvak LLP for Municipal Prosecution and Code Enforcement Services in the amount not-to-exceed $50,000, annually, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 3/21/2023 Page 6 of 6 AYES: C. Gonzalez, Fuentes, Alcantar, J. Gonzalez and Lomelí NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Consideration to adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase of a City Vehicle
Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 23-15 authorize the City Manager to purchase a Public Works vehicle, for a not to exceed amount of $63,239.80.
Motion: Vice Mayor J. Gonzalez motioned to adopt Resolution No. 23-15 authorize the City Manager to purchase a Public Works vehicle, for a not to exceed amount of $63,239.80., seconded by Council Member Alcantar. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Fuentes, Alcantar, J. Gonzalez and Lomelí NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Council Member Alcantar
i. Discuss the need to create a Tech Ad Hoc Committee
16. CLOSED SESSION – NONE
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Daisy Lomelí
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk