City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/17/2025 Page 1 of 10 Final Minutes Approved July 15, 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 17, 2025, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Alcantar Loza called the meeting to order at 6:32 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, Assistant to the City Manager, John Peraza, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade, and Administrative Analyst, Lisette Gonzalez.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Gomez motioned to pull item 6B and item 14G and correction made to the minutes item 12A, 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. Certificate of Recognition for Civic Engagement
B. Certificate of Recognition to Cudahy to College and Career Scholarship Fund Recipients (ITEM WAS PULLED)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Maria Rodriguez shared concerns about double parking issues and wants to know what can be done.
Francisco Juarez commented on illegal cannabis operations at 4915 and 4916 Cecilia Street, 4959 Patata Street, and 8205 Wilcox Avenue alleged they lack state licenses and do not generate cannabis tax revenue and asked City Council for transparency and accountability.
Joaquin Landeros shared his frustration with the same complaints, overnight parking, marijuana smell, spoke on a complaint he reported to the city 3 years ago of water going into his property, created potholes and nothing has been done and mentioned rental registry process being complicated.
Mario Dominguez Jr discussed Quimby fees and shared those fees only to be used to fund park projects and also expressed concerns about the treatment of a U.S. Senator.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes addressed the recent ICE raids in surrounding cities, shared how actively Council colleagues have responded to these issues, acknowledged city staff for providing resources on social media, shared his participation in the SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) meeting and shared he was voted in to represent the city on the Metro Council, attended LA County Sanitation District, missed the Elizabeth Learning Center graduation and lastly acknowledged the passing of Eric Bauman asked the Mayor to consider adjourning the meeting in his honor, also requested a discussion regarding Lugo Park.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/17/2025 Page 3 of 10 Council Member Gomez acknowledged the ICE activity, commending the community for coming together, suggested organizing food deliveries for residents afraid of leaving their homes, proposed the creation of a Public Health Committee and encouraged recruitment for city commissions, and also requested a meeting with the City Clerk.
Council Member Lomelí echoed Council Member Gomez’s ideas, shared her attendance at the Carpenters Union grand opening of their new training facility, expressed interest in a future partnership, emphasized the importance of uplifting the community and continuing to share resources, mentioned the need to coordinate opening day schedules and gather community feedback, and also requested that staff look into the crosswalk light button on Live Oak Street in front of Jaime Escalante School might not be working.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez shared her attendance at the League of California Cities event with Insurance Commissioner Lara, discussed the due process letter recently approved by City Council, expressed concerns about constitutional rights and potential due process violations, reiterated that Cudahy is a sanctuary city and does not collaborate with ICE, shared the importance of bringing community leaders together to strategize and improve how information is shared to help residents stay informed and protected.
Mayor Alcantar Loza addressed the public comment speakers, shared her recent participation in the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) meeting, where she voted to appoint a colleague to represent the city on the Metro Council, attended the Hub Cities meeting, an emergency briefing with Sheriff Luna, and responded to multiple calls from the Raid Rapid Response Network, noted ongoing collaboration with City Hall staff on how to respond if there is ICE activity in the city, and shared ideas on providing resources to the community, mentioned efforts to address rapid transit planning in the Cudahy area and expressed interest in reviewing protocols.
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 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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12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of June 3, 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 June 3, 2025.
B. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of May 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 May 2025 in the amount of $11,413,820.63.
C. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of May 2025
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $2,162,630.14, including the Statement of Investments for the month of May 2025.
D. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-29, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy Embracing the Responsible and Equitable Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The Council is requested to consider and adopt Resolution No. 25- 29, a resolution embracing the responsible and equitable advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the City of Cudahy.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/17/2025 Page 5 of 10 E. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-30 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American Red Cross and the City of Cudahy
Presented by Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 25-30 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American Red Cross and the City of Cudahy.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve Consent Calendar items, 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
13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing Regarding Increased Fees for the Handling of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials for Residential and Commercial Properties within the City and Adoption of proposed Resolution No. 25-31 levying fees for the handling of solid waste and recyclable materials
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to receive and file the request from Republic Services to increase fees for the handling of solid waste and recyclable materials against residential properties by 4.71% per dwelling unit per month per month and commercial/industrial customers within the City by 5.19% to be applied to commercial and roll-off service rates; and adopt proposed Resolution No. 25-31 levying fees for handling solid waste and recyclable materials, also known as rubbish collection charge, against residential and commercial properties within the City.
At 7:18 p.m. Mayor Alcantar Loza opened public comment.
Mario Dominguez Jr shared what City of South Gate has for waste hauling services, recommend City Council goes through the RFP process next time and asked if the City already has the green bins.
At 7:20 p.m. Mayor Alcantar Loza closed public comment.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to receive and file the request from Republic Services to increase fees for the handling of solid waste and recyclable materials against residential properties by 4.71% per dwelling unit per month per month and commercial/industrial customers within the City by 5.19% to be applied to commercial and City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/17/2025 Page 6 of 10 roll-off service rates; and adopt proposed Resolution No. 25-31 levying fees for handling solid waste and recyclable materials, also known as rubbish collection charge, against residential and commercial properties within the City, 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
14. BUSINESS SESSION
At 7:50 p.m., Vice Mayor C. Gonzalez left the Chambers.
A. Adoption of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 25-32 approving the FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to adopt Resolution No. 25-32 approving the FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget, seconded by Council Member Gomez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Alcantar Loza
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
B. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 25-33, A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Cudahy, California Approving the Personnel Rules and Regulations Presented by the Community Services Director/Acting Human Resources Manager Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 25-33, replacing Resolution No. 23-11, approving the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve proposed Resolution No. 25-33, replacing Resolution No. 23-11, approving the Personnel Rules and Regulations, seconded by Council Member Gomez. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Alcantar Loza
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/17/2025 Page 7 of 10 C. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 25-34, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy Approving the Salary Plan for City Employees Presented by the Community Services Director/Acting Human Resources Manager Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 25-34, replacing Resolution No. 24-14, Approving the Salary Plan for City Employees.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve Resolution No. 25-34, replacing Resolution No. 24-14, Approving the Salary Plan for City Employees, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Alcantar Loza
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
D. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 25-35, Designating Holidays on which City Offices Shall be Closed for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Presented by the Community Services Director/Acting Human Resources Manager Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 25- 35, Replacing and Superseding Resolution No. 24-16, Designating Holidays on which City Offices Shall be Closed for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to adopt proposed Resolution No. 25-35, Replacing and Superseding Resolution No. 24-16, Designating Holidays on which City Offices Shall be Closed for Fiscal Year 2025-26, seconded by Council Member Gomez.
Motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Alcantar Loza
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonzalez
ABSTAIN: None
At 7:53 p.m., Vice Mayor Gonzalez returned to the Chambers.
E. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No.25-36 Electing the Population and Inflation Factors and Establishing the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit)
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 25- 36 confirming the population and inflation factors used to calculate the annual City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/17/2025 Page 8 of 10 Appropriation Limit (GANN Limit) and establish the City’s GANN Limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to adopt proposed Resolution No. 25-36 confirming the population and inflation factors used to calculate the annual Appropriation Limit (GANN Limit) and establish the City’s GANN Limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, 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
F. Third Amendment to Contract Services Agreement between Consolidated Disposal Service LLC, dba Republic Services and the City of Cudahy for Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Services
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Third Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement between Consolidated Disposal Service LLC, dba Republic Services, and the City of Cudahy.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve the Third Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement between Consolidated Disposal Service LLC, dba Republic Services, and the City of Cudahy, 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
G. Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.44 (Disaster Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 761 by first reading, amending sections 2.44.030 (disaster council membership), 2.44.050 (director and assistant director of emergency services), and 2.44.060 (powers and duties of the director and assistant director of emergency services of chapter 2.44 (disaster council) of title 2 (administration and personnel) of the Cudahy municipal code. (ITEM WAS PULLED)
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/17/2025 Page 9 of 10 H. Approval of Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Katherine Godbey for Public Finance Consulting Services
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Katherine Godbey for Public Finance Consulting Services.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Katherine Godbey for Public Finance Consulting Services, 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
15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Council Member Gomez
i. Discussion regarding a Resolution supporting an education program for the small business community relating to immigration-related response.
At 8:21 p.m., City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga recessed to closed session.
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Regarding Represented Employees City’s Designated Representative(s) for Negotiations: City Manager Alfonso Noyola Employee Organization: Cudahy Miscellaneous Employees Association (CMEA)
B. 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.
Discussion regarding price and terms
C. Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation-Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) – Javier Barajas, et al. v City of Cudahy et al. Case No. 23NWCV04182
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 06/17/2025 Page 10 of 10 D. 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
E. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)-Public Employee Recruitment Title of Position Under Consideration: City Manager At 9:27 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, direction was given and there was no further reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk