City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 1 of 14 Final Minutes Approved July 2, 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
June 4, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Alcantar called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Martin Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Cynthia Gonzalez
Council / Agency Member Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Elizabeth Alcantar
ABSENT: Mayor / Chair Jose R. Gonzalez
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, Assistant to the City Manager, Johncito “John” Peraza, Building Official, Raul Diaz, and Executive Assistant, Janet Andrade.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Council Member C. Gonzalez motioned to approve agenda as is, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Fuentes.
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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. Certificate of Recognition to Recipients of the Cudahy to College and Career Scholarship
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susie de Santiago congratulated the recipients of the scholarships, notice of overnight parking during holidays not being advertised on social media, supported the city’s next steps with cannabis, and mentioned having community programs included in the budget.
Michael Valenzuela mentioned he has emailed the Mayor and no response, shared his frustration with the replacement of the American flags with the pride flags.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes shared his attendance at Casino JPA meeting, traveled to Sacramento representing Gateway Council of Governments, attended Bell Chamber of Commerce GALA, attended raising the flag at City of Downey and addressed the public comment speaker regarding the flag replacement, requested to have a City YouTube channel for events and Flickr for all pictures.
Council Member C. Gonzalez shared her attendance at the Bell Chamber of Commerce dinner, SELA standoff event over 50 students attended, shared an update on safety meeting, upcoming Keeping Cudahy clean meeting, working a plan to get out to vote, and requested putting something together for violence prevention month in October and work with the nonprofit.
Council Member Lomelí shared her attendance at the SELA standoff, spoke on International Day of Families, mentioned audio and translation for the Community Development workshop was not great and asked staff to look into it, spoke on Pride month and invited the community to SELA pride on June 29th.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 3 of 14 Vice Mayor Alcantar commented on the holiday relaxed parking schedule and would like to continue that, participated on the SELA leaders committee with SELA collaborative SPCC plan event with Council Member Lomeli, participated in the Environmental Champion Award Celebration, highlighted Hub cities is in danger of being completely lost and unfunded by the County, asked to see how we can support Hub Cities, and how we can be more proactive regarding renters, lastly, proposed a conversation around an ordinance to support homeless prevention and eviction.
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 Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of May 21, 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 May 21, 2024.
B. Direct Staff to Begin the Review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to review the conflict of interest code and file the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice by October 1, 2024.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 4 of 14 C. Consideration to Adopt Statement of Investment Policy Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 24-12 approving the Statement of Investment Policy.
D. Adoption by the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 743 of the City Council of the City of Cudahy approving Municipal Code Text Amendment No. 2024-04 to amend Chapter 9.08 (Alcoholic Beverages) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the Cudahy Municipal Code
Presented by the Senior Planner
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Conduct the second reading Ordinance No. 743 of the City Council of the City of Cudahy, California, approving Municipal Code Text Amendment No. 2024-03 amending Chapter
9.08 (Alcoholic Beverages) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the Cudahy Municipal Code.
E. Conduct the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 744 of the City Council of the City of Cudahy approving Zoning Code Text Amendment (“ZTA”) No. 2024-01 to amend Chapters 20.16, 20.20, 20.24, 20.28, 20.30, 20.52, 20.56, 20.64, 20.84, and 20.88 of Title 20 (Zoning Code) of the Cudahy Municipal Code (“CMC”) Presented by the Senior Planner
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 744 (Attachment A) of the City of Cudahy, California, recommending the City Council to approve Zoning Code Text Amendment No. 2024-01 amending Title 20 (Zoning Code), Chapters 20.16, 20.20, 20.24, 20.28, 20.30,
20.52, 20.56, 20.64, 20.84 and 20.88 of the CMC.
F. Conduct the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 745 of the City Council of the City of Cudahy adding a New Chapter, Chapter 15.44 (Electric Vehicle Charging Station), to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Existing CMC as Proposed by Municipal Code Text Amendment No. 2024-03
Presented by the Building Official
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Cudahy (the “City”): Conduct the second reading Ordinance No. 745 (Attachment A) of the City Council of the City of Cudahy, California, approving adding a new chapter, Chapter 15.44 (Electric City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 5 of 14 Vehicle Charging Station), to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the existing CMC as proposed by Municipal Code Text Amendment No. 2024-03.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve Consent Calendar items, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
13. PUBLIC HEARING
*The Public Hearing scheduled to consider the adoption by first reading of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 677 terminating Development Agreement No. 18-012C, between the City of Cudahy and 420 Club, LLC, and revoking Commercial Cannabis Permit No. 18-0019 will be rescheduled and re-noticed to a date uncertain.
A. Introduction and adoption by first reading of Ordinance No. 746 Repealing Ordinance No. 681 terminating Development Agreement No. 18-021C, between the City of Cudahy and Davina, LLC
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: City staff recommends that the City Council take the following action(s): Open public hearing and receive comments and testimony; and Make a determination that Davina, LLC (“Operator”) is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement (“DA”) No. 18-021C and find that the Operator is in default of contractual obligations set forth in the DA; and Introduce and adopt by first reading Ordinance No. 746 (Attachment A) repealing Ordinance No. 681 terminating DA No. 18-021C, between the City of Cudahy and Davina, LLC; and Determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies).
At 7:16 p.m. Vice Mayor Alcantar opened public comment.
Public Comments:
Susie de Santiago supported the item to terminate.
At 7:17 p.m. Vice Mayor Alcantar closed public comment.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to determine that Davina, LLC (“Operator”) is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement (“DA”) No. 18-021C and find that the Operator is in default of contractual obligations set forth in the DA; and Introduce and adopt by first reading Ordinance No. 746 (Attachment A) repealing City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 6 of 14 Ordinance No. 681 terminating DA No. 18-021C, between the City of Cudahy and Davina, LLC; and Determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4- 0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
B. Introduction and adoption by first reading of Ordinance No. 747 Repealing Ordinance No. 678 terminating Development Agreement No. 18-016C, between the City of Cudahy and Genius Distribution, LLC
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: City staff recommends that the City Council take the following action(s): Open public hearing and receive comments and testimony; and Make a determination that Genius Distribution, LLC (“Operator”) is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of its Development Agreement (“DA”) No. 18-016C and find that the Operator is in default of contractual obligations set forth in the DA; and Introduce and adopt by first reading Ordinance No. 747 (Attachment A) repealing Ordinance No. 678 terminating DA No. 18-016C, between the City of Cudahy and Genius Distribution, LLC; and Determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies).
At 7:24 p.m. Vice Mayor Alcantar opened public comment.
Public Comments:
Susie de Santiago supported the item to terminate.
Michael Valenzuela asked what kind of revenue would be brought to the city.
At 7:25 p.m. Vice Mayor Alcantar closed public comment.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to determine that Genius Distribution, LLC (“Operator”) is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of its Development Agreement (“DA”) No. 18-016C and find that the Operator is in default of contractual obligations set forth in the DA; and Introduce and adopt by first reading Ordinance No. 747 (Attachment A) repealing Ordinance No. 678 terminating DA No. 18-016C, between the City of Cudahy and Genius Distribution, LLC; and Determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 7 of 14 AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
C. Introduction and adoption by first reading of Ordinance No. 748 repealing Ordinance No. 682 terminating Development Agreement No. 18-022C, between the City of Cudahy and Herbal Dragon, LLC
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: City staff recommends that the City Council take the following action(s): Open public hearing and receive comments and testimony; and Make a determination that Herbal Dragon, LLC (“Operator”) is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of its Development Agreement (“DA”) with the City and find that the Operator is in default of contractual obligations set forth in the DA; and Introduce and adopt by first reading, Ordinance No. 748 (Attachment A) repealing Ordinance No. 682 terminating DA No. 18-022C, between the City of Cudahy and Herbal Dragon, LLC; and Determine these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies).
At 7:33 p.m. Vice Mayor Alcantar opened public comment.
Public Comments:
Susie de Santiago supported the staff recommendation to terminate.
Michael Valenzuela asked if there are any collections being done besides just suspending their license.
At 7:35 p.m. Vice Mayor Alcantar closed public comment.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to determination that Herbal Dragon, LLC (“Operator”) is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of its Development Agreement (“DA”) with the City and find that the Operator is in default of contractual obligations set forth in the DA; and Introduce and adopt by first reading, Ordinance No. 748 (Attachment A) repealing Ordinance No. 682 terminating DA No. 18-022C, between the City of Cudahy and Herbal Dragon, LLC; and Determine these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 8 of 14 AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
D. Introduction and adoption by first reading of Ordinance No. 749 repealing Ordinance No. 680, terminating Development Agreement No. 18-020C, between the City of Cudahy and Daniel and Goliath, LLC
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: City staff recommends that the City Council take the following action(s): Open public hearing and receive comments and testimony; and Make a determination that Daniel and Goliath, LLC (“Operator”) is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement (“DA”) No. 18-020C with the City and find that the Operator is in default of contractual obligations set forth in the DA; and Introduce and adopt by first reading t Ordinance No. 749 (Attachment A) repealing Ordinance No. 680 terminating DA No. 18-020C, between the City of Cudahy and Daniel and Goliath, LLC; and Determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies).
At 7:40 p.m. Vice Mayor Alcantar opened public comment.
Public Comments:
Susie de Santiago supported the staff recommendation to terminate.
Michael Valenzuela asked for clarification on the suspension of the license At 7:43 p.m. Vice Mayor Alcantar closed public comment.
Motion: Council Member C. Gonzalez motioned to determination that Daniel and Goliath, LLC (“Operator”) is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement (“DA”) No. 18-020C with the City and find that the Operator is in default of contractual obligations set forth in the DA; and Introduce and adopt by first reading t Ordinance No. 749 (Attachment A) repealing Ordinance No. 680 terminating DA No. 18- 020C, between the City of Cudahy and Daniel and Goliath, LLC; and Determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
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14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Approval of First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group, Inc. for Geotechnical Services for Site 3 and Site 4 of the Los Angeles River Improvement Project
Presented by the Administrative Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with SWA Group, Inc. for Geotechnical Services for Site 3 and Site 4 of the Los Angeles River Improvement Project in a fixed sum of $24,680.
Motion: Council Member C. Gonzalez motioned to approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with SWA Group, Inc. for Geotechnical Services for Site 3 and Site 4 of the Los Angeles River Improvement Project in a fixed sum of $24,680, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
B. Approval of the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, in Cudahy, California
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Approve the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Attachment A) for the real property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, Cudahy, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 6224-034-014; 6224-034-032; 6224-034-040; and 6224-034-041) (“Property”), and authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents; and Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to Approve the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the real property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, Cudahy, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 6224-034-014; 6224-034-032; 6224-034- 040; and 6224-034-041) (“Property”), and authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents; and Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0- 1 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 10 of 14 AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
C. Request to Consider the Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Cudahy and Local Coordinating Alliance 1 (LCA1) for Shelter Beds Within the Salvation Army Bell Shelter
Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s):
Approve the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Cudahy and LCA1 for the Bell Salvation Army Bell Shelter Beds not to exceed amount of $31,086.00 (Attachments A and B). Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all other necessary documentation.
Motion: Council Member C. Gonzalez motioned to approve the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Cudahy and LCA1 for the Bell Salvation Army Bell Shelter Beds not to exceed amount of $31,086.00 (Attachments A and B). Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all other necessary documentation, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
D. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 24-13: Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Grant Funding Eligible Activity for Year 4 Presented by the Community Development Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-13 which approves the following action(s): Elect eligible activity for Year 4 of the 5-year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program grant period for Supportive Services Case Management.
Motion: Council Member C. Gonzalez motioned to adopt Resolution No. 24-13 which approves the following action(s): Elect eligible activity for Year 4 of the 5-year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program grant period for Supportive Services Case Management, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 11 of 14 AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
E. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 24-14, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy Adopting the Salary Plan for City Employees Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 24-14, of the City Council of the City of Cudahy adopting the Salary Plan for City employees.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve Resolution No. 24-14, of the City Council of the City of Cudahy adopting the Salary Plan for City employees, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
F. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 24-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy Adopting the FY 2024-25 Classification Plan Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 24-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024- 25 Classification Plan.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve Resolution No. 24-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Classification Plan., seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
G. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 24-16 Replacing and Superseding Resolution No. 23-27, Designating Holidays on which City Offices Shall be Closed for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Presented by the Human Resources Manager
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 12 of 14 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 24- 16, Designating Holidays on which City Offices Shall be Closed for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to adopt proposed Resolution No. 24-16, Designating Holidays on which City Offices Shall be Closed for Fiscal Year 2024-25, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
H. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 24-17 (1) Calling For and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Two (2) City Councilmembers; (2) Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles Grant the City’s Request for Consolidation of Said General Municipal Election With the November 5, 2024 Statewide General Election Administered by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles (“County Clerk”); (3) Requesting that the County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services in Connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; (4) Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Regarding Candidate Statements; and (5) Providing for the Determination of Tie Votes By Lot Pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651 (A)
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 24-17:
Calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of two (2) City Councilmembers; Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles grant the City’s Request for Consolidation of said General Municipal Election with the November 5, 2024 Statewide General Election administered by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles (“County Clerk”); Request the County Clerk provide specific election administration services in connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office regarding candidate statements; and Provide for the determination of tie votes by lot pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651(a).
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve proposed Resolution No. 24-17:
Calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of two (2) City Councilmembers; Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles grant the City’s Request for Consolidation of said General Municipal Election with the November 5, 2024 Statewide General Election administered by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles (“County Clerk”); Request the County Clerk provide specific election administration services in connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office regarding candidate statements; and Provide City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/4/2024 Page 13 of 14 for the determination of tie votes by lot pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651(a), seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
I. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 24-18 Electing the Population and Inflation Factors and Establishing the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit)
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 23- 18 confirming the population and inflation factors used to calculate the annual Appropriation Limit (GANN Limit) and establish the City’s GANN Limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to adopt proposed Resolution No. 23-18 confirming the population and inflation factors used to calculate the annual Appropriation Limit (GANN Limit) and establish the City’s GANN Limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
J. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-19 Approving Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 City of Cudahy Capital and Operating Budget (City Budget)
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 24-19, adopting the Proposed FY 2024-25 City Capital and Operating Budget.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to adopt Resolution No. 24-19, adopting the Proposed FY 2024-25 City Capital and Operating Budget, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
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15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
16. CLOSED SESSION – NONE
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk