City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 10/15/2024 Page 1 of 7 Final Minutes Approved December 3, 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
October 15, 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, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk, Estefania Zamora, Finance Director, Joshua Calhoun, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Interim Public Works Director, Ron Bow, Building Official, Raul Diaz, Assistant to the City Manager, John Peraza, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade, and Community Preservation Manager, Raul Mazariegos.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to agenda as is, 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
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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. East Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Annual Update
B. Strategic Plan Update
C. Nunez & Nunez Presentation
At 7:23 p.m., Mayor J. Gonzalez called for a recess due to technical issues.
At 7:33 p.m., Mayor J. Gonzalez resumed the meeting.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Carlos asked for police to patrol the streets, mentioned he lives in a neighborhood where people sell drugs and there are gang members, he believes the function of the police is not only to stop criminals but to prevent, gave an example of him removing graffiti and asked for the City to remove graffiti.
Ricardo Peralta mentioned that the authorities should be more careful because where he lives, there are people putting graffiti on the trash cans, the streets are dirty, and where he lives it is too dark, and stole his tools worth $300.
Patricia commented on a street light being out where she lives, also on the Corner of Atlantic and Cecilia where a liquor store is located; people hang out there, but the owner says nothing; the street is dirty, mentioned that while walking her dog she sees people doing inappropriate things, cars parked on the street without a permit, there is nowhere to park, there are no street sweeping signs on the south and north side indicating that vehicles will be cited if they do not move their car.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes shared he participated in the Hispanic Heritage Festival/State of the City at Cudahy Park, and a going-away celebration for former Assembly Member Anthony Rendon.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 10/15/2024 Page 3 of 7 Council Member C. Gonzalez shared her participation in the Hispanic Heritage event and the Walk to School Day, highlighted Jaime Escalante School for their scores in the state standardized test, mentioned an invitation to the staff to get recognized by the City for their work, and they can do a presentation of what they offer the community as an elementary school.
Council Member Lomelí participated in the Walk to School Day event, asked if we could table at the parent conference as done previously, mentioned that she attended the Hispanic Heritage event, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) 28th Annual Gala, thanked staff for working on the divestment policy, also for putting out a press release on Doula Care, and the partnership with Birth Workers of Color Collective, thanked the Public Works team, attended the East Los Angeles College (ELAC) President Circle luncheon, highlighted that they are open to offering child care education certificates in the community, asked staff to set up a meeting, lastly stated that she hopes that our community can come out to our Halloween and Dia de los Muertos events.
Vice Mayor Alcantar participated in the farewell reception for Speaker Anthony Rendon, requested for he to be recognized at a future meeting, shared her participated in the Walk to School Day at Park Avenue Elementary, asked that next year, we work with Republic to make sure bulky items are cleaned up early before, mentioned her participation in CAIR-LA's Annual Gala, sat on a panel titled Building an Informed Latina Electorate, highlighted the work that is happening with City Attorney, City Administration, and City Council, lastly, stated that it would be worth working with ELAC for priority registration for Cudahy residents.
Mayor J. Gonzalez shared his participation at the State of City, thanked everyone who was able to attend, mentioned having a great Ad Hoc Water Committee meeting yesterday, mentioned having an update in a couple of weeks, and thanked the team for working on that.
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 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
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12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of August 20, 2024, and October 1, 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 August 20, 2024, and October 1, 2024.
B. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of September 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 September 2024 in the amount of $12,009,745.74.
C. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of September 2024
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $3,023,210.74 including the Statement of Investments for the month of September 2024.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to approve 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
14. BUSINESS SESSION
Mayor Gonzalez announced that the Council was asked to move item 14C up before 14A.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 10/15/2024 Page 5 of 7 Motion: Council Member C. Gonzalez motioned to move item 14C before 14A, 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. Update on Discussions between the City of Cudahy and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control regarding Municipal Services Agreement to Provide General Animal Care and Control Services
Presented by the Community Preservation Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: Hear staff presentation summarizing discussions and correspondences between the City of Cudahy (“City”) and Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (“County”).Provide staff feedback and direction on whether to: Execute the County Municipal Services Agreement (“Agreement”), accepting all terms and conditions, to provide the City general animal care and control services, or; Continue to negotiate and hold discussions with the County to address unresolved issues as summarized in this report.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to continue to negotiate and hold discussions with the County to address unresolved issues as summarized in this report, seconded by Mayor 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
A. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Comprehensive Fee Study Services Presented by the Assistant to the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to rescind prior approval and direction of a Comprehensive Fee Study Services with Willdan Financial Services (“Willdan”) and approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Willdan to provide Comprehensive Fee Study Services, with an updated proposal, with a Not to exceed amount of $27,700.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to rescind prior approval and direction of a Comprehensive Fee Study Services with Willdan Financial Services (“Willdan”) and approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Willdan to provide comprehensive fee study services, with an updated proposal, with a Not to exceed amount of $27,700., seconded by Council Member C. Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 10/15/2024 Page 6 of 7 AYES: Fuentes, C. Gonzalez, Lomelí, Alcantar, and J. Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. Request for Direction on Installation of Holiday Decorations and Lighting Presented by the Interim Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to provide direction on the preferred service provider to be awarded a professional service agreement for holiday decorations and lighting.
Motion: Vice Mayor Alcantar motioned to move forward with Bright Life Designs, seconded by Mayor 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 Professional Services Agreement for Remote and On-site Translation Services
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Language Network, Inc., (Language Network) to provide remote and On-Site Spanish Translation Services for a one-year term, with an option for two (2) one-year extension terms, with the total services not to exceed $42,000 annually.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to award a Professional Services Agreement to Language Network, Inc., to provide remote and On-Site Spanish Translation Services for a one-year term, with an option for two (2) one-year extension terms, with the total services not to exceed $42,000 annually, seconded by Mayor 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
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17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT – NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Jose R. Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk