City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/17/2024 Page 1 of 6 Final Minutes Approved October 1, 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 17, 2024, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:31 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, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, Assistant City Attorney, Paloma McEvoy, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk, Estefania Zamora, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Interim Public Works Director, Ron Bow, Interim City Engineer, Ted Semaan, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Raul Diaz, Building Official, Assistant to the City Manager, John Peraza, Interim Assistant Engineer, Luis Ramirez, and Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to pull agenda item #14E to next City Council meeting, 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
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 GabrieleñoTongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Tract 349
B. Public Works Permit & Online Improvements
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susie de Santiago thanked City Council for bringing Tract 349 and shared the bad service they provide, invited City Council to the “I heard SELA the Safer Community” event, and shared the “Walk to School” event on October 9th.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes shared his participation at the award ceremony for the youth soccer, acknowledged and thanked Cudahy Youth Foundation for donating the trophies.
Council Member C. Gonzalez thanked staff for meeting with her and the school collaboration.
Council Member Lomelí thanked Cudahy Youth Foundation for the metals, thanked staff for meeting on the divestment policy, gave kudos to the muralist for restoring the mural that got vandalized and shared the upcoming food and diaper distribution.
Vice Mayor Alcantar mentioned she worked with staff on a video and shared her concerns with Walk to School being on a Wednesday since it is a trash day and asked staff to look into it.
Mayor J. Gonzalez commented on the ongoing meetings with Tract 180 and Tract 349 and getting them connected.
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 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/17/2024 Page 3 of 6 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 September 3, 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 September 3, 2024.
B. 2024 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to receive and file staff’s recommendation to amend the 2024 conflict of interest code.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve item 12A & 12B, 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
C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 756 by Second Reading 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 adopt Ordinance No. 756 by second reading 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: Council Member Fuentes motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 756 by second reading 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 Vice Mayor Alcantar. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/17/2024 Page 4 of 6 AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Lomelí
13. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Clean Power Alliance - City Council Presentation Request Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to provide staff direction related to the presentation by the Clean Power Alliance.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to bring back this item joining the Clean Power Alliance, 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. Status Update Regarding the City of Cudahy’s Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2024-25
Presented by the Interim Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file a status update on the City of Cudahy’s Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to receive and file the update on the City of Cudahy’s Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2024-25, 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
C. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-34 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the City of Cudahy
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 24-34 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the City of Cudahy.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/17/2024 Page 5 of 6 Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to adopt Resolution No. 24-34 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the City of Cudahy, 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. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue and 4819 Patata Street (APN Nos. 6224- 034- 900, -901, -902, -903) in Cudahy, California
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Approve the Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the real property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, 4819 Patata Street (APN Nos. 6224- 034-900, -901, -902, - 903) in Cudahy, California (“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 Lomelí motioned to approve the Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the real property located at 8420 Atlantic Avenue, 4819 Patata Street (APN Nos. 6224-034-900, -901, -902, -903) in Cudahy, California (“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 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
E. Approval Discussion and Potential Adoption of Ordinance No. 757 Amending Section
3.04.080 (Sufficient Mone in Treasury) of Chapter 3.04 (City Funds and Records) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Cudahy Municipal Code
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to take the following actions: Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 757, by title only, amending Section
3.04.080 (Sufficient Money In Treasury) of Chapter 3.04 (City Funds and Records) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Cudahy Municipal Code; and Determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3).
- ITEM MOVED TO THE NEXT MEETING -
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 9/17/2024 Page 6 of 6 F. Approval of Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement Between the City of Cudahy and Alfonso M. Noyola
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 24-35, approving an amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Cudahy (“City”) Alfonso M. Noyola (“Mr. Noyola”).
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve Resolution No. 24-35, approving an amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement between the City of Cudahy (“City”) Alfonso M. Noyola (“Mr. Noyola”), 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
15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
16. CLOSED SESSION – NONE
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk