City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/2/2024` Page 1 of 7 Final Minutes Approved April 16, 2024
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 2, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair J. Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Cynthia Gonzalez
Council / Agency Member Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Elizabeth Alcantar
Mayor / Chair Jose R. Gonzalez
ABSENT: Council / Agency Member Martin Fuentes
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, Assistant City Attorney, Paloma McEvoy, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Interim Public Works Director, Ron Bow, Parks and Recreation Manager, Victor Maria Santiago, Executive Assistant, Janet Andrade, Building Official, Administrative Analyst, Daniela Trujillo, and Administrative Analyst, Lisette Gonzalez.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga requested that item 13A Public Hearing be continued to the following City Council Meeting of April 16, 2024.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar motioned to continue item 13A to the next City Council Meeting of April 16, 2024, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4- 0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/2/2024` Page 2 of 7 Motion: Council Member Alcantar motioned to approve the remainder of the agenda without item 13A, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor J. Gonzalez.
5. 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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Gateway Cities Council of Governments, Executive Director De La Torre
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susie asked the City Council for their support in waiving all fees for the Cudahy Youth Foundation fireworks stand and stated that she hopes the Clara and Cudahy project can be started soon due to the need for remodeling and repairs.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member C. Gonzalez congratulated all the staff for the event on Saturday, mentioned all the families that attended the event, input received from residents, asked if the City can push out information the district sends out for the Elizabeth Learning Center remodeling process and have staff attend Wednesday at 6 p.m., also requested for staff to send Council Member Fuentes and her a list of possible dates for the Ad Hoc to meet.
Council Member Lomelí welcomed back families from spring break, mentioned the tour of the City with Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, spoke on the Women of the Year Event gave a shout-out to Amanda Arambula with Angeles Por Siempre Unidos, spoke on the invitation to the Islamic Society of Orange County, which hosted a group of community City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/2/2024` Page 3 of 7 leaders who were in support of a resolution against genocide in Palestine and support of ceasefire, thanked staff for working on promoting events, and providing different opportunities for the community to engage.
Vice Mayor Alcantar commented on participating in several community events, one of them was Women's Career Day at Ellen Ochoa, mentioned she was not able to make it to the spring event and Assembly Women Blanca Pacheco's Women of the Day event, but congratulated Amanda, lastly, mentioned Bell Gardens also passed a ceasefire resolution similarly to Cudahy's at their last Council Meeting.
Mayor J. Gonzalez praised the team, echoed Susie’s request to waive the fireworks fees, asked for the City Code issue from the last time that forced them to open one day before instead of one week before to be resolved, asked for staff to place an agenda item regarding aligning council salary, and bring an item back for Council consideration regarding Council serving three terms and clarifying the current term limits language, see surrounding cities.
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: Council Member Lomelí motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Council Member Alcantar. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of March 19, 2024, 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
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for March 19, 2024.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar motioned to approve Consent Calendar items, seconded by Vice Mayor C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/2/2024` Page 4 of 7 AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
13. PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM CONTINUED TO NEXT MEETING)
A. Adoption by First Reading of Ordinance No. 741 Amending Cudahy Municipal Code Section 10.04.020 (Vehicle Weight Limits) by adding Patata Street to the list of streets where vehicles exceeding 6,000 pounds are prohibited Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open the public hearing and receive comments; and
2. Adopt by first reading Ordinance No. 741 (Attachment A), an amendment to the Cudahy Municipal Code (“CMC”)
Section 10.04.020 (Vehicle Weight Limits) by adding
Patata Street to the list of streets where vehicles
exceeding 6,000 pounds are prohibited; and
3. Schedule a second reading of Ordinance No. 741 at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on April 16, 2024; and
4. Find the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 150601(b)(3).
14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Clara Park Renovations Project Presentation 100% Design Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive a presentation and provide feedback.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar motioned to receive and file the Clara Park Renovations Project Presentation 100% Design, seconded by Council Member Lomelí.
Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/2/2024` Page 5 of 7 ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
B. Cudahy Park Renovations Project Presentation 65% Design Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive a presentation and provide feedback.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to receive and file the Cudahy Park Renovations Project Presentation 65% design, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
C. Request to Enter into an Agreement with Nunez & Nunez Consultant Presented by the Parks and Recreation Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Nunez & Nunez Consulting Services, Inc. to provide camping trips to high school-age youth.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Nunez & Nunez Consulting Services, Inc. to provide camping trips to high school-age youth, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
D. Request to Authorized the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with RCX Sports,
LLC (MLS GO)
Presented by the Parks and Recreation Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with RCX Sports, LLC (MLS GO). To become an MLS Go Operator and allow the city to use the MLS logos for marketing purposes and the right to operate and manage the youth recreational program known as MLS GO.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/2/2024` Page 6 of 7 Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with RCX Sports, LLC (MLS GO). To become an MLS Go Operator and allow the city to use the MLS logos for marketing purposes and the right to operate and manage the youth recreational program known as MLS GO, seconded by Council Member C.
Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
E. Transtech Proposal for Public Works Oversight Services Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute Transtech Proposal for Public Works Oversight Services.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to authorize the City Manager to execute Transtech Proposal for Public Works Oversight Services, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
F. Resolution to Oppose Initiative 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Presented by the Director of Finance
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 24-07 opposing Initiative 21-0042A1, referred to as the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” (the “Measure”).
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to adopt Resolution No. 24-07 opposing Initiative 21-0042A1, referred to as the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” (the “Measure”), seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
G. Discussion – November 5, 2024 Election, Parcel Assessment Ballot Initiative City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/2/2024` Page 7 of 7 Presented by the Director of Finance
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to discuss and if necessary, provide direction to move forward with all requirements associated with adding a ballot initiative increasing the annual levies on the properties within the Lighting Assessment District in the November 5, 2024 election.
Motion: Mayor J. Gonzalez motioned to move forward, begin exploring, and bring back a possible ballot initiative to increase the annual levy on the properties within the Lighting Assessment District, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes
ABSTAIN: None
At 8:06 p.m., City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga recessed to closed session.
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - One Matter At 8:10 p.m., Mayor J. Gonzalez reconvened to open session.
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga announced for item 16A, four council members were present and no reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk