City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 7/2/2024 Page 1 of 9 Final Minutes Approved July 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
July 2, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair J. Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Martin Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Daisy Lomelí (arrived at 6:53 p.m.) Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Elizabeth Alcantar
Mayor / Chair Jose R. Gonzalez
ABSENT: Council / Agency Member Cynthia Gonzalez
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, Assistant City Attorney, Paloma McEvoy, Assistant City Clerk, Estefania Zamora, Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Building Official, Raul Diaz, Human Resources Manager, Hector Murua, and Administrative Analyst, Lisette Gonzalez.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to approve agenda as is, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 3-0-2 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez, and Lomelí
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 7/2/2024 Page 2 of 9 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. Proclamation to Transtech Engineers, Inc 35-year Anniversary B. Proclamation declaring July 7th as Cudahy Rent Stabilization Day At 6:52 p.m., Mayor J. Gonzalez called for a recess.
At 6:56 p.m. Mayor J. Gonzalez reconvened the meeting.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leticia Vasquez shared information about Central Basin Municipal Water District, mentioned they recently redistricted and now represent the City of Cudahy.
Leonel Sandoval commented on the parking pass of $150 a year is too expensive and other cities charging less, asked what the procedure is to lower the amount.
Edwin Gonzalez commented on the implementation of rent control, and shared his concerns on City of Bell and shared his disappointed for endorsing Ali Saleh.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes congratulated and thanked Transtech for all their work, shared his participation at the Chinese Elected Officials installation dinner, NALEO, Coffee with a Cop, SELA pride and looking forward to our Sister City.
Council Member Lomelí apologize for being late, thanked Transtech for their collaboration, shared her attendance at NALEO, Young Elected Officials national convening, pride festival and thanked staff for all the events occurring during the summer for the youth, also announced Cudahy Youth Foundation has a scholarship deadline July 15th.
Vice Mayor Alcantar shared her attendance at NALEO, participated at YEO network, mentioned coffee with a cop not being well attended and suggested having hosts, thanked public comment speaker for sharing his concerns and addressed the cost of overnight parking.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 7/2/2024 Page 3 of 9 Mayor J. Gonzalez announced 3rd of July event will also include Sister City program with San Miguel el Alto, Jalisco, shared his attendance at NALEO, gave kudos to the team, shared the idea of giving a stipend to coordinators hosting Coffee with a Sheriff.
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 Alcantar motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of June 4, 2024, for the Regular Meeting and the Draft Minutes of June 11, 2024, 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 June 4, 2024, and June 11, 2024.
B. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of May 2024 Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of May 2024 in the amount of $12,864,594.90.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 7/2/2024 Page 4 of 9 C. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of May 2024
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,090,538.63 including the Statement of Investments for the month of May 2024.
H. Adoption of Resolution 24-23 Approving the Local Streets and Road Funding Program Project List for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 to comply with the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 BEALL)
Presented by the Interim Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution 24-23, approving the Local Streets and Road Funding Program Project List for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 to comply with the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 Beall).
I. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-24 Approving the Street Lighting Assessment Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 and Declaring the Intention of the City Council to Hold a Public Hearing and Levy the Annual Assessment to Maintain the City of Cudahy Street Lighting District
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: Adopt Resolution No. 24-24, approving the Street Lighting Assessment Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; and Declare the intention of the City Council to hold a Public Hearing and levy the annual assessment to maintain the City of Cudahy Street Lighting District and direct staff to publish the Resolution and Notice of Public Hearing for the July 16, 2024, City Council meeting.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of 12D, 12E, 12F, and 12G, seconded by Vice Mayor Alcantar. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 7/2/2024 Page 5 of 9 D. Adoption by second 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): Adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 746 repealing Ordinance No. 681 terminating DA No. 18-021C, between the City of Cudahy and Davina, LLC.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 746 repealing Ordinance No. 681 terminating DA No. 18-021C, between the City of Cudahy and Davina, LLC, seconded by Vice Mayor Alcantar. Motion passed 3-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: J. Gonzalez
E. Adoption by second 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): Adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 747 repealing Ordinance No. 678 terminating DA No. 18-016C, between the City of Cudahy and Genius Distribution, LLC.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to adopt second reading Ordinance No. 747 repealing Ordinance No. 678 terminating DA No. 18-016C, between the City of Cudahy and Genius Distribution, LLC, seconded by Vice Mayor Alcantar. Motion passed 3-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: J. Gonzalez
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 7/2/2024 Page 6 of 9 F. Adoption by second 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): Adopt by second reading, Ordinance No. 748 repealing Ordinance No. 682 terminating DA No. 18-022C, between the City of Cudahy (“City”) and Herbal Dragon, LLC (“Operator”).
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to adopt second reading, Ordinance No. 748 repealing Ordinance No. 682 terminating DA No. 18-022C, between the City of Cudahy (“City”) and Herbal Dragon, LLC (“Operator”), seconded by Council Member Lomelí.
Motion passed 3-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: J. Gonzalez
G. Adoption by second 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): Adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 749 repealing Ordinance No. 680 terminating DA No. 18-020C, between the City of Cudahy and Daniel and Goliath, LLC Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to adopt second reading Ordinance No. 747 repealing Ordinance No. 678 terminating DA No. 18-016C, between the City of Cudahy and Genius Distribution, LLC, seconded by Vice Mayor Alcantar. Motion passed 3-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, and Alcantar
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: J. Gonzalez
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13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing Regarding Increased Fees for the Handling of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials for Residential and Commercial Properties within the City and Adoption of proposed Resolution No. 24-25 levying fees for the handling of solid waste and recyclable materials
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: Receive and file the request from Republic Services to increase fees for the handling of solid waste and recyclable materials against residential properties by 5.00% or $1.23 per dwelling unit per month from $24.69 to $25.92 per month and commercial/industrial customers within the City by
5.83% to be applied to commercial and roll-off service rates; and Adopt proposed Resolution No. 24-25 levying fees for handling solid waste and recyclable materials, also known as rubbish collection charge, against residential properties within the City.
At 7:28 p.m. Mayor J. Gonzalez opened public comment, there being none, closed public hearing.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to receive and file the request from Republic Services to increase fees for the handling of solid waste and recyclable materials against residential properties by 5.00% or $1.23 per dwelling unit per month from $24.69 to $25.92 per month and commercial/industrial customers within the City by 5.83% to be applied to commercial and roll-off service rates; and Adopt proposed Resolution No. 24- 25 levying fees for handling solid waste and recyclable materials, also known as rubbish collection charge, against residential properties within the City, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Adoption of a Proposed Resolution No. 24-26 Augmenting the City of Cudahy Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 City Budget to Fund Contractually Obligated Lump Sum Compensation to City Employees
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 24- 26 augmenting the City of Cudahy Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 City Budget to Fund Contractually Obligated Lump Sum Compensation to City Employees.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 7/2/2024 Page 8 of 9 Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to adopt proposed Resolution No. 24-26 augmenting the City of Cudahy Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 City Budget to Fund Contractually Obligated Lump Sum Compensation to City Employees, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
B. Consideration and Approval of Resolution No. 24-27, (1) Giving Notice of the Submission to the Qualified Voters for the City Of Cudahy of an Ordinance Relating to the Modification of Term Limits For the Council Members in the City of Cudahy; (2) Requesting 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; (3) Requesting the County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services in Connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; and (4) Setting Rules and Deadlines For Arguments and Rebuttals For and Against the Ordinance
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 24- 27, giving notice of the submission to the Qualified Voters for the City of Cudahy of an Ordinance relating to the Modification of Term Limits For the Council Members in the City of Cudahy; (2) Requesting 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 RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles; (3) Requesting the County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services in Connection with the City’s General Municipal Election; and (4) Setting Rules and Deadlines For Arguments and Rebuttals For and Against the Ordinance.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to table item 14B to the next meeting, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez,
NOES: None
ABSENT: C. Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
At 7:33 p.m., City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga recessed to closed session.
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16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 subdivision (d)(4) (One Matter)
At 7:43 p.m., Mayor J. Gonzalez, reconvene to open session.
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga announced all four council members were present and no further reportable action at this time.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk