City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/03/2025 Page 1 of 9 Final Minutes Approved June 17, 2025
MINUTES
CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING and
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
June 3, 2025, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Alcantar Loza called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Martin Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Amanda Gomez
Council / Agency Member Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Cynthia Gonzalez
Mayor / Chair Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
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 Consultant, Katherine “Kay” Godbey, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Public Works Director, Raul Diaz, Senior Accountant, Charles Ortiz, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade, and Senior Engineer, Ray Casey.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to move item Business Session 14E before item 14A, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza 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. Greater LA County Vector Control District Presentation B. Los Angeles County Sewer Service Rate Increase Presentation
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mario (via Zoom) mentioned his City (City of South Gate) also addressed similar topics.
Edwin Gonzalez (via Zoom) wished the city the best with all the upcoming projects but questioned how the city will hold up financially and commented on the economy.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes shared his participation in the Gateway Council of Government advocacy visit to Sacramento, attended LAUSD Board Member Karla Griego’s budget meeting, celebrated Bell High School’s 100-year anniversary, and supported the Vice Mayor’s 3rd Annual SELA Sendoff event.
Council Member Gomez thanked the team for all the improvement projects.
Council Member Lomelí wished the community a Happy Pride Month, participated in the youth baseball season’s opening day and threw the first pitch, and encouraged residents to register for the upcoming soccer season, attended a Youth Gang Violence Prevention Task Force meeting and requested that staff continue to coordinate with district officials, also took part in Karla Griego’s budget listening session, Bell High School’s centennial celebration, and the 3rd Annual SELA Sendoff, mentioned there is room for improvements at Cudahy Park restrooms, to include bins for menstrual hygiene products and diaper disposal, and asked staff to work with local schools to provide certificates of recognition to retiring teachers, lastly, extended her congratulations to all graduates.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez shared her participation in the SELA Sendoff event and raised concerns regarding trash and bulky item along Otis Street, mentioned she has noted ongoing trash issues in front of a business near Lugo Park at the corner of Elizabeth City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/03/2025 Page 3 of 9 Street and requested that staff follow up with the business and also expressed disappointment with her recent experience involving the Sheriff’s Department.
Mayor Alcantar Loza attended the Building Community Together program at Bell High School and expressed interest in hosting a future session with both City and Bell staff participating. She also attended the Contract Cities Conference, thanked School Board Member Karla Griego for holding the budget session in Cudahy, and acknowledged the SELA Sendoff planning team for their efforts. She requested staff to look into improving bulky item pickup services and enhance social media outreach on tenant-related issues.
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 Gonzalez motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of April 2025 Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of April 2025 in the amount of $11,413,820.63.
B. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of April 2025
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,900,675.18 including the Statement of Investments for the month of April 2025.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/03/2025 Page 4 of 9 C. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-25 Approving the Local Streets and Road Funding Program Project List for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 to comply with the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 BEALL)
Presented by the Senior Engineer
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 25-25, approving the Local Streets and Road Funding Program Project List for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 to comply with the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 Beall).
D. Approve the Engineer’s Report and Set the Public Hearing to Consider Annual Assessment within the City of Cudahy Street Lighting Assessment District Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to Adopt Resolution No. 25-26 Initiating Proceedings and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report for the City of Cudahy Street Lighting Assessment District. Adopt Resolution No. 25-27 Approving the City Engineer’s Report and Declaring the Intention of the City to Hold a Public Hearing and Levy the Annual Assessment to Maintain the City of Cudahy Street Lighting Assessment District
E. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of May 6, 2025, 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 May 6, 2025.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to approve Consent Calendar items, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Presentation on the City of Cudahy’s Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to AB 2561
Presented by the Community Services Director/Acting Human Resources Manager Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to take the following action(s):
Receive and file the presentation; and open the public hearing and receive public comment, testimony and any written protests regarding these proceedings.
At 7:27 p.m. Mayor Alcantar Loza opened public comment.
Ruben Vasquez reported that the CMEA union reviewed the current vacancies and acknowledged the City has done a decent job recruiting.
Mario Dominguez questioned what confidential category means and shared what City of South Gate does with vacancies in the police department.
At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Alcantar Loza closed public comment.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to Receive and file the City of Cudahy’s Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to AB 2561 presentation, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. BUSINESS SESSION
E. Presentation of the Preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 City of Cudahy Operating and Capital Budget (City Budget))
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file the preliminary FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget and provide feedback for the final budget adoption scheduled on June 17, 2025.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to receive and file the preliminary FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget and provide feedback for the final budget adoption scheduled on June 17, 2025., seconded by Council Member Gomez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/03/2025 Page 6 of 9 AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A. Approval of Right-of-Way Use Agreement with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) for the Installation, Maintenance, and Operation of the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network within the City’s boundaries Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: Approve the Right-of-Way (ROW) Use Agreement between the City and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network on the City’s rights-of-way; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to administer the Agreement, including approving finalized plans and any other actions in connection with the Agreement.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve the Right-of-Way (ROW) Use Agreement between the City and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network on the City’s rights-of-way; and authorize the City Manager or designee to administer the Agreement, including approving finalized plans and any other actions in connection with the Agreement, seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., for the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007)
Presented by the Senior Engineer
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: Approve the Plans and Specifications for the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007); Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $1,134,741 for the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/03/2025 Page 7 of 9 Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007); and Approve 10% construction contingency based on the bidder’s construction cost, to cover unforeseen conditions in the amount of $113,474.00 for utilization by the Public Works Director or designee for potential Construction Change Orders (CCO), and 10% construction management based on the bidder’s construction cost and construction contingency, in the amount of $124,821.50; and Find the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (“Project”), exempt from the environmental regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15301(c) (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve the Plans and Specifications for the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007); Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $1,134,741 for the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007); and Approve 10% construction contingency based on the bidder’s construction cost, to cover unforeseen conditions in the amount of $113,474.00 for utilization by the Public Works Director or designee for potential Construction Change Orders (CCO), and 10% construction management based on the bidder’s construction cost and construction contingency, in the amount of $124,821.50; and Find the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (“Project”), exempt from the environmental regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15301(c) (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Adopt Resolution No. 25-28 Approve the attached amended and restated JPA Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA)
Ray Casey, Senior Engineer, announced a correction to the restated JPA Agreement with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) agreement and distributed copies of the corrected document to the City Council and members of the public.
Presented by the Senior Engineer
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/03/2025 Page 8 of 9 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 25-28 approving the attached amended and restated JPA Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA).
Motion: Council Member Gomez motioned to adopt Resolution No. 25-28 approving the attached amended and restated JPA Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA), seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez.
Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Cudahy and ScholarMatch
Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Cudahy and ScholarMatch and Authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Cudahy and ScholarMatch and authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU, seconded by Council Member Gomez. Motion passed 5- 0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
At 9:04 p.m., City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga recessed to closed session.
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8-Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: APN 6224-018-007
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Alfonso Noyola
Negotiating Parties: Primestor Development, Inc.
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B. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter C. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)-Public Employee Recruitment Title of Position Under Consideration: City Manager At 9:57 p.m., Mayor Alcantar Loza reconvened to open session.
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga announced that all five council members were present for both closed session items, direction was given and no further reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. in memory of Councilwoman Isabel Guillén’s father of the City of Bell Gardens and Councilman Fernando Dutra’s father of the City of Whittier.
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk