City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/11/2024 Page 1 of 4 Final Minutes Approved July 2, 2024
MINUTES
CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING and
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
June 11, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jose R. Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:35 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
Mayor / Chair Jose R. Gonzalez
ABSENT: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Assistant to the City Manager, Johncito “John” Peraza, and Executive Assistant, Janet Andrade.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Erika Cervantes shared her support for item 4E.
4. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Consideration to Approve an Agreement with TransTech for Senior Engineer Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Management Services
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to approve an agreement for $45,600 with TransTech to provide Senior Engineer Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Management Services for an initial ninety (90) days term with the option to extend for an additional 90 days.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/11/2024 Page 2 of 4 Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve to approve an agreement for $45,600 with TransTech to provide Senior Engineer Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Management Services for an initial ninety (90) days term with the option to extend for an additional 90 days, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. Consideration to Approve an Agreement with TransTech for Public Works Oversight Services
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to approve an agreement for $45,600 with TransTech to provide Public Works Oversight Services for an initial ninety (90) days term with the option to extend for an additional 90 days.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve an agreement for $45,600 with TransTech to provide Public Works Oversight Services for an initial ninety (90) days term with the option to extend for an additional 90 days, seconded by Council Member C.
Gonzalez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Approve Resolution 2024-20 of the City Council of the City of Cudahy Approving A Five-Year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Public Services Provided By the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Procure Services of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Up to an Amount Authorized in the City’s Operating and Capital Budget for the Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to approve Resolution 24-20 approving the 5-Year Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and Authorize the Mayor to execute the 5-Year Agreement on behalf of the City.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve Resolution 24-20 approving the 5-Year Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2024, through City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/11/2024 Page 3 of 4 June 30, 2029, and authorize the Mayor to execute the 5-Year Agreement on behalf of the City, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. Adoption of the City’s Legislative Platform (Platform) Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to adopt the Legislative Platform (Platform) that will guide the City’s legislative priorities and funding pursuits at the local, regional, state, and federal levels of government.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to adopt the Legislative Platform (Platform) that will guide the City’s legislative priorities and funding pursuits at the local, regional, state, and federal levels of government, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. Consideration and Discussion Regarding a Resolution Denouncing Digital Discrimination
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to discuss the possible adoption of Resolution No. 24-21, denouncing digital discrimination.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to adoption of Resolution No. 24-21, denouncing digital discrimination, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
At 7:22 p.m., Mayor J. Gonzalez recused himself and exited from the remainder of the meeting.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 6/11/2024 Page 4 of 4 F. Consideration and Discussion Regarding a Resolution Affirming the City of Cudahy’s Support and Solidarity with Pro-Palestinian Student Protestors at Public Colleges and Universities, their Demands for Full Disclosure and Divestment from War and Occupation, and Protection of their First Amendment Rights to Peacefully Assemble Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to discuss the possible adoption of Resolution No. 24-22, affirming the City of Cudahy’s Support and Solidarity with ProPalestinian Student Protestors at Public Colleges and Universities, their Demands for Full Disclosure and Divestment from War and Occupation, and Protection of their First Amendment Rights to Peacefully Assemble.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to adoption of Resolution No. 24-22, affirming the City of Cudahy’s Support and Solidarity with Pro-Palestinian Student Protestors at Public Colleges and Universities, their Demands for Full Disclosure and Divestment from War and Occupation, and Protection of their First Amendment Rights to Peacefully Assemble, seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 3-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: J. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: Fuentes
Vice Mayor Alcantar requested to discuss a sexual harassment policy at the City level along with sexual harassment training .
5. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk