City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/3/2024 Page 1 of 8 Final Minutes Approved September 17, 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
September 3, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair J. Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:33 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, 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, Assistant to the City Manager, John Peraza, Human Resources Manager, Hector Murua, 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 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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. Human Resources Annual Update
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NONE
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes shared his attendance at the Business Watch meeting, thanked staff, and mentioned Cudahy was on TV last night on CBS.
Council Member C. Gonzalez commended staff and all the work they have done, shared her frustration on being able to enact the compact and collaborate with schools, and asked to have similar language like YMCA but with the Scholar Match partnership.
Council Member Lomelí supported her colleague’s ideas, would like to formalize communication with schools via a monthly newsletter of upcoming events, supports reconnecting with Scholar Match, would like to bring back the proclamation of College Awareness Month, requested a meeting regarding the divestment policy before next City Council meeting, and shared the collaboration with Birthworkers of Color Collective and mentioned the first mom is already receiving the care.
Vice Mayor Alcantar echoed the newsletter communication, suggested having the City Manager’s report converted into a City’s newsletter, and thanked everyone for all their work.
Mayor J. Gonzalez commended the team, mentioned he saw the public show up to the Business Watch meeting, and also commended his colleagues.
10. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER COMMITTEE MEETINGS – NONE
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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 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
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of July 29, 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 July 29, 2024.
B. Approve Resolution No. 24-31 Accepting Notice of Completion (NOC) of the Clara Park Improvement Project with American Pride Builders Co. – City Project Number 100-40200-6995
Presented by the Interim Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: Adopt Resolution No. 24-31 accepting the Clara Park Improvement Project as complete; Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion; and Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve the Consent Calendar items, 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
13. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
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14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services with All City Management Services
Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve a Professional Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services with All City Management Services through June 30, 2027, for a total not to exceed amount of $269,073.90.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to approve a Professional Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services with All City Management Services through June 30, 2027, for a total not to exceed amount of $269,073.90, 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
B. Approval of a Third Amendment Willdan Engineering to Provide Design Phase Engineering Services for the Cudahy Park Renovation Project Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve a third amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Willdan Engineering Inc. to provide additional design services for the preparation of PS&E (Plan, Specifications, and Estimates) for the Cudahy Park Renovation Project, not to exceed $34,900.00.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve a third amendment to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Willdan Engineering Inc. to provide additional design services for the preparation of PS&E (Plan, Specifications, and Estimates) for the Cudahy Park Renovation Project, not to exceed $34,900.00, seconded by Vice Mayor Alcantar.
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
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/3/2024 Page 5 of 8 C. Consideration to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Cudahy and the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) for Recreational Programs
Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Cudahy and the YMCA to provide recreational Programs for $75,000.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Cudahy and the YMCA to provide recreational Programs for $75,000, 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. Consideration to adopt the Vacant and Underutilized Lot Inventory Performed by Placeworks
Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: Adopt Resolution No. 24-32 the Vacant and Underutilized Lot Inventory: Work Summary and Toolkit performed by Placeworks; and Authorize the City Manager to sign the letter of completion and acceptance.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to Adopt Resolution No. 24-32 the Vacant and Underutilized Lot Inventory: Work Summary and Toolkit performed by Placeworks; and Authorize the City Manager to sign the letter of completion and acceptance, seconded by Vice Mayor Alcantar. 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
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/3/2024 Page 6 of 8 E. Consideration to Approve a Sales Quote with Tyler Technologies for Additional Software for Permitting, Licensing and Code Enforcement and Augment the City’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: Approve a Sales Quote with Tyler Technologies, in the amount of $129,268 for the Enterprise Permitting, Licensing and Code Enforcement software system and authorize the City Manager to sign any related Agreement/Quote/Proposal without having to return to the City Council for further approval. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 24-33 Augmenting the City of Cudahy Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 City Budget for $129,268.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to approve a Sales Quote with Tyler Technologies, in the amount of $129,268 for the Enterprise Permitting, Licensing and Code Enforcement software system and authorize the City Manager to sign any related Agreement/Quote/Proposal without having to return to the City Council for further approval, and adopt proposed Resolution No. 24-33 Augmenting the City of Cudahy Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 City Budget for $129,268., 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
F. Discuss and Potential Adoption of Ordinance No. 756 Amending Section 2.04.080 (Compensation of Council Members) of Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code Amending Council Member Monthly Compensation Amount
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to discuss and potentially adopt Ordinance No. 756 amending Section 2.04.080 (Compensation of Council Members) of Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code amending Council Member monthly compensation amount.
Motion: Mayor J. Gonzalez motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 756 amending Section
2.04.080 (Compensation of Council Members) of Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code amending Council Member monthly compensation amount., seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/3/2024 Page 7 of 8 AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Lomelí
G. Discuss Consider, and Approve Appointment on the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to discuss and consider reappointing Council Member Lomelí to continue serving on the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees, or appoint another eligible City Council Member.
Motion: Mayor J. Gonzalez motioned to reappoint Council Member Lomelí to continue serving on the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees, seconded by Vice Mayor Alcantar. 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
15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
At 7:49 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
B. 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
At 10:04 p.m., Mayor J. Gonzalez, reconvene to open session.
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga announced all five council members were present, direction was given and no further reportable action.
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18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk