City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 1 of 10 Final Minutes Approved August 5, 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
July 15, 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, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Public Works Director, Raul Diaz, Assistant to the City Manager, John Peraza, and Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager requested to move business item 14A after closed session 16B.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to move business item 14A after closed session 16B, 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 to Cudahy to College and Career Scholarship Fund Recipients
B. Republic Services Quarterly Update
C. Strategic Plan Update
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brian Heyman recognized the City Manager, thanked City Council for ongoing committed Veterans Affairs in the city and spoke against the comments made via social media by the Vice Mayor.
1951****930 spoke against the comments made via social media by the Vice Mayor.
Mario Dominguez JR commented on Quimby fees in the City of South Gate.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes shared his participation in the Metropolitan Water District tour in Arizona, the City of Cerritos State of the City event, volunteered at Kroger packaging meals, attended the Los Angeles County Sanitation meeting, invited the community to the Grand Opening of Spin City Laundromat on Saturday, and publicly expressed his support for the Vice Mayor.
Council Member Gomez commended staff for reopening Lugo Park, shared her attendance at the Local Progress event with other elected officials, asked staff to explore extending support to prevent ICE from operating in the community, and expressed her support for the Vice Mayor considering everything she is facing.
Council Member Lomelí thanked the community, expressed support for the Vice Mayor for standing strong, highlighted the bills being supported tonight, reminded everyone that red cards are available at City Hall, encouraged the community to apply for gift cards from City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 3 of 10 the Cudahy Youth Foundation, attended the Local Progress event, and thanked her colleagues.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez addressed her viral TikTok video, apologized to city staff, the city council, and the community, and shared her attendance at the Local Progress event.
Mayor Alcantar Loza discussed ICE activity occurring in the area, exploring an eviction moratorium and establishing a baseline before eviction for missed rent, requested pursuing a series of policy items including FOIA requests, a CARES ordinance, and called on Sheriff Luna to have the LA Sheriff’s Department identify ICE agents. She also participated in a town hall with Congressman Robert Garcia and Senator Lena Gonzalez, wished a Happy Birthday to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, and celebrated the reopening of Lugo Park.
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
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of June 17, 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 17, 2025
B. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of June Presented by the Finance Director
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 4 of 10 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of June 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 June 2025
Presented by the Finance Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $3,922,609.00, including the Statement of Investments for the month of June 2025.
D. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-37 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy in Support of H.R. 3101 (SHIELD Act) Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to consider and adopt Resolution No. 25 37, expressing support for U.S. House H.R. 3101, the "Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act," sponsored by Congressman Robert Garcia, to enhance due process and legal representation for individuals facing deportation.
E. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-38 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy in Support of Senate Bill 48 (Safe Access to Schools) Presented by Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to consider and adopt Resolution No. 25-38, expressing the City’s strong support for Senate Bill 48 (Safe Access to Schools), introduced by Senator Lena Gonzalez, to protect students and families from immigration enforcement activity on school campuses.
F. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-39 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy in Support of California Senate Bill 805 (No Vigilantes Act) Presented by Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to consider and adopt Resolution No. 25-39, expressing the City’s support for Senate Bill 805 (No Vigilantes Act), introduced by Senator Pérez and coauthored by Senator Lena Gonzalez, to promote transparency, public safety, and immigrant protections through clear identification requirements for law enforcement personnel.
G. Accept Notice of Completion (NOC) of Lugo Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation Project – City Project No: PRE-005
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 5 of 10 Presented by Senior Engineer
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to Accept the completion of work performed by Byrom-Davey Inc. for the Lugo Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation Project - PRE-005; and Authorize City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and Authorize the release of the 5% retention to Byrom-Davey Inc. for a total of $50,152.66.
H. Accept Notice of Completion (NOC) of Cudahy HSIP Cycle 7 Salt Lake Avenue Improvements, Federal Project No: HSIPL-5369(012) / City Project No: TRE-001 Presented by Senior Engineer
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to Accept the completion of work performed by Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Cudahy HSIP Cycle 7 Salt Lake Avenue Improvements, Federal Project No: HSIPL-5369(012) / City Project No: TRE-001; and Authorize City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and Authorize the release of the 5% retention to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.
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
13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-40 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Diagram and Levying the Annual Assessment to Maintain the City of Cudahy Street Lighting Assessment District
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to Open the public hearing and receive comments; and Adopt Resolution No. 25-40 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Diagram and Levying the Annual Assessment to Maintain the City of Cudahy Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026; and Direct staff to forward Resolution No. 25-40 to the Los Angeles County Assessor before the August 10th deadline.
At 7:27 p.m. Mayor Alcantar Loza opened public comment.
Mario Dominguez Jr mentioned City of Lynwood is currently going through the same process.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 6 of 10 At 7:34 p.m. Mayor Alcantar Loza closed public comment.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned open the public hearing and receive comments; and Adopt Resolution No. 25-40 Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Diagram and Levying the Annual Assessment to Maintain the City of Cudahy Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026; and Direct staff to forward Resolution No. 25-40 to the Los Angeles County Assessor before the August 10th deadline, 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
14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Discussion of a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Cudahy and Primestor Development, Inc, for the Transfer and Development of Real Property involving Five Parcels Located at the Southeast Corner of Atlantic Avenue and Santa Ana Street, APN Nos. 6224-018-912, 6224-018-915, 6224-018-913, 6224-018-914, 6224-018-911, collectively known as “Site 2”; and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-41 authorizing an amendment to the Agreement between the City of Cudahy and Primestor Development, Inc. authorizing a time extension; and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-42 declaring the City’s intent to sell Site 2 - ITEM MOVED AFTER 16A
B. Adoption of Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) for Environmental and Design Engineering Services for Salt Lake Avenue Pedestrian Accessibility - ATP Cycle 6 -ATPL-5369(017) Presented by the Senior Engineer
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) to provide design phase engineering services for the preparation of PS&E Plan, Specifications, and Estimates for the Cudahy Salt Lake Avenue Pedestrian Accessibility – ATP Cycle 6 Project – Project No. ATPL-5369(017) (Project), not to exceed $750,550.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) to provide design phase engineering services for the preparation of PS&E Plan, Specifications, and Estimates for the Cudahy Salt Lake Avenue Pedestrian Accessibility – ATP Cycle 6 Project – Project No. ATPL-5369(017) (Project), not to exceed $750,550, approving the Personnel Rules City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 7 of 10 and Regulations, 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
C. Approval to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant in the Amount of $3,500,000 for the Clara Expansion Park Rehabilitation Project
Presented by the Senior Engineer
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 25-43, authorizing staff to file an application with the California Department of Parks and Recreation to receive funding in the amount of $3,500,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the renovation of Clara Expansion Park.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve Resolution No. 25-43, authorizing staff to file an application with the California Department of Parks and Recreation to receive funding in the amount of $3,500,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the renovation of Clara Expansion Park., Approving the Salary Plan for City Employees, 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
D. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with HR Dynamics & Performance Management, Inc.
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review and approve a Professional Services Agreement with HR Dynamics & Performance Management, Inc. for Professional Human Resources Consulting Services.
Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to review and approve a Professional Services Agreement with HR Dynamics & Performance Management, Inc. for Professional Human Resources Consulting Services, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 5- 0 by the following roll call vote:
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 8 of 10 AYES: Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 25-44, 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. 25-44, replacing Resolution No. 25-34, Approving the Salary Plan for City Employees.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve Resolution No. 25-44, replacing Resolution No. 25-34, Approving the Salary Plan for City Employees, 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
F. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 25-45, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cudahy Adopting the FY25-26 Classification Plan Presented by the Community Services Director/Acting Human Resources Manager Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 25-45, adopting the FY25-26 Classification Plan.
Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to approve Resolution No. 25-45, adopting the FY25-26 Classification Plan, 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
G. Discussion and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-46, Encouraging Small Businesses to Uphold Immigrant Rights and Adopt Policies to Limit Civil Immigration Enforcement on Private Premises
Presented by the City Clerk
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 9 of 10 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to discuss and adopt Resolution No. 25-46 encouraging small businesses to uphold immigrant rights and adopt policies to limit civil immigration enforcement on private premises.
Motion: Council Member Gomez motioned to discuss and adopt Resolution No. 25-46 encouraging small businesses to uphold immigrant rights and adopt policies to limit civil immigration enforcement on private premises, 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 – NONE
At 7:55 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 § 54956.9(d)(4) – One Matter C. 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
At 9:08 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 all three items, direction was given and no further reportable action.
14. BUSINESS SESSION
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 07/15/2025 Page 10 of 10 A. Discussion of a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Cudahy and Primestor Development, Inc, for the Transfer and Development of Real Property involving Five Parcels Located at the Southeast Corner of Atlantic Avenue and Santa Ana Street, APN Nos. 6224-018-912, 6224-018-915, 6224-018- 913, 6224-018-914, 6224-018-911, collectively known as “Site 2”; and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-41 authorizing an amendment to the Agreement between the City of Cudahy and Primestor Development, Inc. authorizing a time extension; and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-42 declaring the City’s intent to sell Site 2 Presented by the Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Recommendation: City staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions hear a presentation from City staff; and Adopt Resolution No. 25-41 authorizing an amendment to the Agreement between the City of Cudahy and Primestor Development, Inc. (“Primestor”), pertaining to the real property located at 4730 Santa Ana Street (APN No. 6224-018-007) allowing a time extension; and Adopt Resolution No. 25-42 declaring the City of Cudahy’s (“City”) intent to sell Site 2 and setting a hearing date for August 5, 2025, in consideration of protests.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to direct staff to negotiate an extension with Primestor on the PUT agreement up to 60 days or until the DDA is execute and bring this item back to the City Council at the next regular meeting of August 5, 2025, 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
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk