City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 8/20/2024 Page 1 of 8 Final Minutes Approved October 15, 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
August 20, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Alcantar 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
ABSENT: Mayor / Chair Jose R. Gonzalez
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola, City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, Assistant City Attorney, Paloma McVoy, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk, Estefania Zamora, Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Interim Public Works Director, Ron Bow, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Building Official, Raul Diaz, Assistant to the City Manager, John Peraza, and Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to 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.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Strategic Plan Update
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susie de Santiago shared her complaint about the CART route, trees needing to be trimmed, commented on planning to have a Back to School event in October, and shared her concerns on Patata Street.
Maria Victoria Alcaraz shared her complaint on behalf of the residents regarding issues with transients around the area where she lives, which are the houses next to the park; she mentioned being worried about her security and shared a picture of a hole in the fence where people go into the park at 9 or 10 at night.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED VIA EMAIL
Barrie Grinberg regarding Commercial Truck Ban on Patata Street Tommy Faavae regarding Commercial Truck Ban on Patata Street.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes commented on his attendance at the National Night Out event and asked about the City’s contracted security to patrol parks.
Council Member C. Gonzalez commented on her request regarding Domestic Violence Awareness, asked for the graffiti policy or ordinance to be reviewed to see how it is working, requested an update in the form of a press release to residents on the Cannabis industry, how much money is owed to the City, and how many licenses have been closed, an update on plans with the entertainment zone, where we are in developing that space, mentioned a public comment regarding EV Stations and perhaps a presentation could be put together showing parts of the City that are appropriately zoned to bring it to the City.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 8/20/2024 Page 3 of 8 Council Member Lomelí commented on the partnership the City has with Birthworkers of Color Collective, one mom who was offered Doula Care, and asked and gave examples of how the opportunity can be promoted further to serve more moms, asked if more text can be sent out for road closures, announced that AB2918 will not be moving forward this year.
Vice Mayor Alcantar asked for a status report update at the next Council Meeting on code enforcement policy, nonpayment threshold for evictions, and joining the Clean Power Alliance.
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 July 16, 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 to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of July 2, 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 July 16, 2024.
B. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of July 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 July 2024 in the amount of $13,009,745.74.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 8/20/2024 Page 4 of 8 C. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of July 2024
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $3,641,311.49 including the Statement of Investments for the month of July 2024.
D. Adoption by Second Reading of Ordinance No. 750 repealing Ordinance No. 689, terminating Development Agreement No. 18-017C between the City of Cudahy and Nyce Guys, 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. 750 repealing Ordinance No. 689 terminating DA No. 18-017C, between the City of Cudahy and Nyce Guys, LLC.
E. Adoption by Second Reading of Ordinance No. 751 Repealing Ordinance No. 698, Terminating Development Agreement No. 18-001C between the City of Cudahy and VM Evergreen, 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. 751 repealing Ordinance No. 698 terminating DA No. 18-001C, between the City of Cudahy and VM Evergreen, LLC.
F. Adoption by Second Reading of Ordinance No. 752 repealing Ordinance No. 676, terminating Development Agreement No. 18-019C between the City of Cudahy and Cuper Development, 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. 752 repealing Ordinance No. 676 terminating DA No. 18-019C, between the City of Cudahy and Cuper Development, LLC.
G. Adoption by Second Reading of Ordinance No. 753 repealing Ordinance No. 677, terminating Development Agreement No. 18-012C, between the City of Cudahy and 420 Club, LLC.
Presented by the Community Development Director
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 8/20/2024 Page 5 of 8 Recommendation: City staff recommends that the City Council take the following action(s): Adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 753 repealing Ordinance No. 677 terminating DA No. 18-012C, between the City of Cudahy and 420 Club, LLC.
H. Adoption by Second Reading of Ordinance No. 754 repealing Ordinance No. 701, terminating Development Agreement No. 18-014C between the City of Cudahy and Starcraft, 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. 754 repealing Ordinance No. 701 terminating DA No. 18-014C between the City and Starcraft, LLC.
I. Adoption by Second Reading of Ordinance No. 755 Repealing Ordinance No. 700, Terminating Development Agreement No. 18-015C between the City of Cudahy and Staple Room, 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. 755 repealing Ordinance No. 700 terminating DA No. 18-015C between the City and Staple Room, LLC.
J. Adoption by Second 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 adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 741, 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.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve the Consent Calendar items, 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
13. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
14. BUSINESS SESSION
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 8/20/2024 Page 6 of 8 A. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Comprehensive Fee Study Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to award of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Willdan Financial Services to provide Comprehensive Fee Study Services not to exceed $27,700.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Willdan Financial Services to provide Comprehensive Fee Study Services not to exceed $27,700 and edit Task Work plan and requested a presentation to City Council added at Task 2 with the potential fees, 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
B. Consideration to Approve a Product Order for Procurement of Cyber Defense System Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve a product order for the renewal of the cyber defense system with Darktrace Holdings Limited with a not-toexceed amount of $30,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve a product order for the renewal of the cyber defense system with Darktrace Holdings Limited with a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000.00, 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
C. Republic Services Proposal for SB1383 Amendment Implementation and Compliance
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to provide staff direction related to proposed options by Republic Services for SB1383 Implementation and Compliance.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 8/20/2024 Page 7 of 8 Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned for option 2 and 3, 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
D. Request to Install Holiday Decorations and Lighting
Presented by the Interim Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: Provide direction on the preferred location(s) to install Holiday Decorations; and Direct staff to stay within the current budget of $50,00.00 or increase the amount as directed.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to discuss with Bright Life Designs and Mobile Illumination and prioritize Atlantic Ave, 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
E. Discussion and Potential Approval of a Resolution Amending the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Officials and Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to discuss and potentially approve Resolution No. 24-30, amending the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Officials and Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned approve Resolution No. 24-30, amending the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Officials and Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees, 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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15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Sister City Invitation to San Miguel el Alto
At 8:40 p.m., City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga recessed to closed session.
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title of Employee: City Manager
Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator
City’s Designated Representative: Stephanie Arechiga, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
B. Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation-Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) – Cuper Development LLC et al. v City of Cudahy et al.
Case No. 2:24-cv-02833
At 10:16 p.m., Vice Mayor Alcantar, reconvene to open session.
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga announced four council members were present, the mayor absent, and no reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk