City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/18/2023 Page 1 of 6 Final Minutes Approved December 5, 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
April 18, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Lomelí called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Cynthia Gonzalez (arrived at 7:51 p.m.) Council / Agency Member Martin Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Elizabeth Alcantar
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Jose R. Gonzalez
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, Public Works Director, Aaron Hernandez, Administrative Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, Senior Planner, Cecilia Madrigal-Gonzalez, Human Resources Manager, Noel Barajas, Senior Accountant, Charles Ortiz, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, requested City Council to consider pulling item 14C.
Motion: Vice Mayor J. Gonzalez motioned to remove item 14C and approve the agenda, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Alcantar, J. Gonzalez, and Lomelí
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Fuentes City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/18/2023 Page 2 of 6
5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Land Acknowledgment was led by Council Member Alcantar.
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respects to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Annual Update - Administrative Services Department
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Martha D. Corona thanked City Council for giving her the opportunity to speak, mentioned she is a street vendor and asked Council for their support to be able to continue street vending.
Alejandro stated he works for Tortas Ahogadas Santurio on Patata, thanked City Council, asked City Council for their support, and what has to be done to be able to continue street vending, also asked, if possible, to be able to use the parking lot on Atlantic and Patata.
Jaime Gerardo Romo stated his stand is Papi Churro on Patata, asked City Council to help to keep continuing to sell there.
Carmen Suares thanked City Council for allowing her to express her concerns, stated her business is Gorditas La Unica, asked City Council to provide guidance on the requirements for street vending based on the law, also asked to modify them to their possibilities, and the opportunity.
Rebecca Fausto stated she is a vendor on Patata Street, asked City Council for a safe place for vendors to set up, having a night market, and how to get the permits.
Rocio Gonzalez stated having a stand on Patata, asked City Council to allow them to continue working, thanked City Council.
Irving Dominguez mentioned he solicited a permit for an ice-cream truck, but it was denied, asked the City Council to consider giving him the permit.
Lilia asked City Council for help to continue there or be provided a place street vend.
Ruth thanked City Council for their consideration and time, mentioned how difficult it’s been to get permits, asked for help in properly doing things.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/18/2023 Page 3 of 6 Edin Enamorado stated he been advocating for the vendors for the past two years, mentioned meeting with Janice Hahn and La County Board, James Dragan, Director of Public Health, all an agreeance of a Microenterprise Home kitchen (MEHKO), commented on Cudahy vendors and them being antagonized, the Department of Public Heath allowing community events, and having a list of places with illegal vending.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes thanked members in the audience for attending and their comments, mentioned being a small business owner and understanding what it takes, encouraged a working relationship between staff and vendors.
Council Member Alcantar mentioned having a series of meeting with community input, appreciated everyone for attending and speaking about these issues, commented on the need to bring the policy back, having a workshop for our vendors, individualized support appointments for those who are ready to apply, direction to staff to speak to La Puente in Lynwood regarding vending, look for opportunities within our City Parks, update food bar for City vendors.
Vice Mayor J. Gonzalez commented on a member of the public’s comment, suggested having workshops understanding that the County Health Department needs to finalize protocols and procedures, encouraged staff to meet with the County, agreed with Council Member Alcantar’s comment of meeting with other cities that are making this work, mentioned learning more if anyone is harassing vendors, suggested training on City sidewalk regulations, brick and mortar and vendor coexisting, and safeguarding the City.
Daisy Lomelí thanked those who spoke tonight, commented on the unacceptable treatment of vendors, mentioned wanting to see workshops, and asked the public to continue to be involved as a solution is thought of regarding street vending.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
10. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER COMMITTEE MEETINGS – NONE
11. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Motion: Vice Mayor J. Gonzalez motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Alcantar, J. Gonzalez, and Lomelí
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
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12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Alcantar pulled item 12(B) for questions.
A. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of March Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of March 2023 in the amount of $11,320,218.61.
C. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of March 28, 2023, for the Special 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
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for March 28, 2023.
Motion: Vice Mayor J. Gonzalez motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 12(A) and 12(C), seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Alcantar, J. Gonzalez, and Lomelí
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
B. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of March 2023
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,780,309.57 including the Statement of Investments for the month of March 2023.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar motioned to approve Consent Calendar item 12(B), seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Alcantar, J. Gonzalez, and Lomelí
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/18/2023 Page 5 of 6 ABSTAIN: None
13. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. A presentation on Traffic Calming Analysis for Clara St Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file the report.
NO MOTION – PRESENTATION ONLY
B. Appeal of Denial of Business License Application for Dominguez Ice Cream Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to consider the appeal of the denied Business License for Dominguez Ice Cream.
Motion: Mayor Lomelí motioned to approve the appeal of the denied Business License for Dominguez Ice Cream, in six months vendor checks-in to see progress, and takes another live scan, seconded by Council Member Alcantar. Motion passed 4-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Alcantar, J. Gonzalez, and Lomelí
NOES: Fuentes
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Security Guard Services Presented by the Management Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to City Security & Patrol, Inc. for security guard services in the amount not-to-exceed $60,000, annually.
ITEM TABLED
D. A presentation on the Classification and Compensation Study from MGT of America Consulting, LCC
Presented by the Human Resources Manager
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/18/2023 Page 6 of 6 Recommendation: The City Council is to receive and file the Classification and Total Compensation Study from MGT of America Consulting, LLC.
NO MOTION – PRESENTATION ONLY
E. Presentation of the Education Ad Hoc Committee proposing recommended changes to the Education Compact between the City and the Los Angeles Unified School District Presented by the Administrative Services Director
Recommendation: The Ad Hoc Recommends the City Council discuss and consider adopting the proposed Education Compact between the City and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Motion: Mayor Lomelí motioned to approve the Education Ad Hoc Committee proposing recommended changes to the Education Compact between the City and the Los Angeles Unified School District, with suggested edits, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez.
Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Alcantar, J. Gonzalez, and Lomelí NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
16. CLOSED SESSION – NONE
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m.
Daisy Lomelí
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk