Cudahy City Council
November 18, 2025

AGENDA

A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL
and JOINT MEETING of the
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TO THE CUDAHY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 6:30 P.M.

Written materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting shall be available for public inspection at www.cityofcudahy.com In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (323) 773-5143 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

Rules of Decorum
Under the Government Code, the City Council may regulate disruptive behavior that impedes the City Council Meeting.

Disruptive conduct may include, but is not limited to:
• Screaming or yelling during another audience member’s public comments period; • Profane language directed at individuals in the meeting room; • Throwing objects at other individuals in the meeting room; • Verbal altercations with other individuals in the meeting room; and • Going beyond the allotted three-minute public comment period granted.

When a person’s or group’s conduct disrupts the meeting, the Mayor or presiding officer will request that the person or group stop the disruptive behavior and WARN the person or group that they will be asked to leave the meeting room if the behavior continues.

If the person or group refuses to stop the disruptive behavior, the Mayor or presiding officer may order the person or group to leave the meeting room and may request that those persons be escorted from the meeting room. Any person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up a City Council meeting is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Pen. Code, § 403.)
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza, Mayor
Cynthia Gonzalez, Vice Mayor
Martin U. Fuentes, Council Member
Amanda Gomez, Council Member
Daisy Lomelí, Council Member
This meeting will be conducted in person,
telephonically, and electronically.

Council Chambers/Bedwell Hall
5240 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, CA 90201
Teleconference Phone Number:
1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 884 8017 2167
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City of Cudahy
City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
November 18, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL
Council / Agency Member Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Gomez
Council / Agency Member Lomelí
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Gonzalez
Mayor / Chair Alcantar Loza

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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 Wheels of Hope

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Each member of the public may provide a public comment in person, telephonically or electronically.

In person participants must submit one comment card if they wish to address the City Council. Only speakers that submit a comment card within the first 20 minutes of the meeting will be permitted to speak. Remote participants may provide public comment by clicking the hand icon on Zoom or pressing star (*) nine (9) on the telephone, if they wish to address the City Council. Members of the public are permitted to speak for three (3) minutes concerning items under the City Council’s jurisdiction, including items on the council agenda.)
(Any person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up a City Council meeting is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Pen. Code, § 403).)

8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS (Each Council Member is limited to three minutes.)
(This is the time for the City Council / Agency to comment on any topics related to “City Business,” including announcements, reflections on city / regional events, response to public comments,

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suggested discussion topics for future council meetings, general concerns about particular city matters, questions to the staff, and directives to the staff (subject to approval / consent of the City Council majority members present, regarding staff directives). Each Council / Agency Member will be allowed to speak for a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Council Members shall not use this comment period for serial discussions or debate between members on City business matters not properly agendized. The City Attorney shall be responsible for regulating this aspect of the proceeding.)

9. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)

10. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING, OR OTHER COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

11. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Consideration to waive full text reading of all Resolutions and Ordinances by single motion made at the start of each meeting, subject to the ability of the City Council / Agency to read the full text of selected resolutions and ordinances when the item is addressed by subsequent motion.) (COUNCIL / AGENCY)
Recommendation: Approve the Waiver of Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances.

12. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion, prior to the vote to approve the Consent Calendar, each Council Member shall have a maximum of three (3) minutes to comment on the Consent Calendar as a whole. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council / Agency Member so requests specific item(s) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items may only be considered as a separate action if either (1) a Council Member must recuse themselves due to a conflict of interest or (2) a Council Member has specific questions for City Staff. Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business.) A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of September 24, 2025, for the Special 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 (page 7) Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for September 24, 2025.

B. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of October 2025 (page 15) Presented by the Senior Accountant

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Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of October 2025 in the amount of $6,636,375.50.

C. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of October 2025 (page 19)
Presented by the Senior Accountant
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $3,306,656.72 including the Statement of Investments for the month of October 2025.

D. Consideration to approve closure of City facilities from December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026, for the Holidays (page 31)
Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to consider approving the closure of City facilities from December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026, for the Holidays.

E. Consideration 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 (page 33)
Presented by the Administrative Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 25-57, 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.

F. Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 25-58 Declaring the Property Located at 4730 Santa Ana Street (APN 6224-018-007) “Surplus Exempt” Pursuant to the Surplus Lands Act Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B) (page 39)
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 25-58, declaring the property located at 4730 Santa Ana Street (APN 6224-018- 007) “Surplus Exempt,” pursuant to the Surplus Lands Act Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B).

City of Cudahy
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Regular Meeting Agenda
November 18, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.

G. Consideration to Approve Two Amended and Restated First Amendments to Interim City Manager Employment Agreements (page 45)
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the attached two Amended and Restated First Amendments for the Interim City Managers.

13. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE

14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Creation and Appointment of Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (page 73) Presented by the Interim City Manager/City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to:

1. Consider creating an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, establish the scope of the Committee, define a start and end date of the Committee, along with the reporting requirements by the Committee; and

2. Appoint two council members to serve on the Committee.

B. Consideration to Approve the City Manager Employment Agreement Between the City of Cudahy and Christopher R. Lopez (page 75)
Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to appoint Christopher R. Lopez as City Manager starting January 14, 2026, and approve the City Manager Employment Agreement Between the City of Cudahy and Christopher R.

Lopez.

15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE

16. CLOSED SESSION

A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Regarding Represented Employees

City of Cudahy
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November 18, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.

City’s Designated Representative(s) for Negotiations: Interim City Managers Juan Arauz and Richard Iglesias
Employee Organization: Cudahy Miscellaneous Employees Association (CMEA) B. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator City’s Designated Representative: Stephanie Arechiga, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee – Title: Interim City Managers

17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

18. ADJOURNMENT
I, Richard Iglesias, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City’s Website, City Hall, Clara Park, and Lugo Park not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is on file in the City Clerk’sOffice.

Dated this 13th day of November 2025
Richard Iglesias
Interim City Manager/City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Juan Arauz/Richard Iglesias, Interim City Managers By: Richard Iglesias, Interim City Manager/City Clerk
Subject: Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of September 24, 2025, for the Special 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

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for September 24, 2025.

BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS
On December 12, 2016, the City Council of the City of Cudahy adopted Resolution No. 16-38, approving the use of summary action minutes, meant to allow the City Clerk's Office to write the minutes in brief, assuring a record of Council's actions, due to having a recording of the full Council Meeting on the City’s website.

Historically
The Municipal Clerk is one of the oldest professions in government, dating back to 1272 A.D., originating in England. The record keeper then was called Remembrancer, an English official whose job was to remind the Lord Treasurer and Barons of Court, of business pending.

Years later, in the 1600s, when early colonists came to America, the office of the Clerk was one of the first offices to be established. Over the years, the City Clerk’s office has become the core for local government, and the liaison to the residents of the Community. The Municipal Item Number
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Clerk (City Clerk) is the record keeper of a City’s recorded history.

William Bennett Munro, a Canadian historian, and political scientist, who taught at Harvard University and the California Institute of Technology, stated in one of his first textbooks written: “No other office in municipal service has so many contacts. It serves the Mayor, the City Council, the City Manager (when there is one), and all administrative departments, without exception. All of them call upon it, almost daily, for some service or information. Its work is not spectacular, but it demands versatility, alertness, accuracy, and no end of patience.

The public does not realize how many loose ends of city administration this office pulls together.”
Moving forward to the present time, the City Clerk’s office today is generally responsible for keeping a record of City Council meetings; agreements; recordings of official documents; legal advertisements; municipal elections; commissions and committees current files; claims against the city; and other legal or official documents.

City Clerks are required to keep record of the proceedings (minutes) of Council meetings (Government Code Sections 36814 and 40801). Minutes are the official record of a meeting which provides a history of the Council’s decisions and actions.

CONCLUSION
The City Council is requested to approve the attached City Council / Agency Draft Minutes of the proceedings of September 24, 2025.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
No correlation to the strategic plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
No Financial Impact.

ATTACHMENT
A. September 24, 2025, Draft Minutes
B. Resolution No. 16-38, approving the City Clerk’s use of Summary Action Minutes as the Official Record of the City Council proceedings.

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MINUTES
CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING and
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and

HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
September 24, 2025 6:30 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Alcantar Loza called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Cynthia Gonzalez
Mayor / Chair Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
ABSENT: Council / Agency Member Martin Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Amanda Gomez
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager/Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, Assistant City Attorney, Shelley Preisler, Interim City Manager/City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Assistant City Clerk, Estefania Zamora, and Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NONE

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Ruth Villalobos & Associates, Inc. (RVA) for Preliminary Permit Inquiries for Site 1 (LA River) of the Los Angeles River Area Improvement Project - ABP-001
Presented by the Administrative Analyst
Recommendation: City Council is requested to approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Ruth Villalobos & Associates, Inc. (RVA) for preliminary permit inquiries for Site 1 of the Los Angeles River Area Improvement Project in a not-to-exceed amount of $7,500.

Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to approve the Consent Calendar items, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 3-0-2 by the following roll call vote:

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NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes and Gomez
ABSTAIN: None

5. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-55 Approving the Purchase of Real Property Located at 4730 Santa Ana, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 6224-018-007 Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 25-55:

Determining that the proposed actions in the Resolution are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the actions do not authorize or approve any development and therefore no further action is required under CEQA. Approving the purchase of the real property located at 4730 Santa Ana, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 6224-018-007.

Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to adopt Resolution No. 25-55: Determining that the proposed actions in the Resolution are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the actions do not authorize or approve any development and therefore no further action is required under CEQA. Approving the purchase of the real property located at 4730 Santa Ana, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 6224-018-007, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 3-0-2 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes and Gomez
ABSTAIN: None
B. Consideration to Approve Letter to Governor Newsom Requesting to Veto AB715.

Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the attached letter urging Governor Newsom to veto AB 715.

Motion: Mayor Alcantar Loza motioned to approve the letter urging Governor Newsom to veto AB 715 with edits to the first bullet point to include equal protection against antisemitism, anti–Asian American Pacific Islander discrimination, and anti-Indigenous discrimination, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 3-0-2 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza
NOES: None

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ABSTAIN: None
City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga requested a motion to reopen item 5A.

Motion: Mayor Alcantar Loza motioned to reopen item 5A, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion passed 3-0-2 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes and Gomez
ABSTAIN: None
City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga announced that changes had been made to the exhibits. Assistant City Attorney, Shelley Preisler mentioned that minor revisions were made to the deeds and related documents to reflect the correct entity changing Primestor to 4307 Santa Ana Cudahy, LLC.

Motion: Vice Mayor Gonzalez motioned to approve Resolution No. 25-55 with the correction of the entity name to 4307 Santa Ana Cudahy, LLC, seconded by Council Member Lomelí. Motion passed 3-0-2 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Lomelí, Gonzalez, and Alcantar Loza
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fuentes and Gomez
ABSTAIN: None
At 6:48 p.m., City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga recessed to closed session.

6. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Recruitment Title of Position Under Consideration: City Manager At 7:52 p.m., Mayor Alcantar Loza reconvened to open session.

7. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga announced that all three Council Members were present were present during closed session, direction was given, and no further reportable action

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8. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Mayor
ATTEST:

Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

Attachment
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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Katherine Godbey, Interim Finance Director
Subject: Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of October 2025

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of October 2025 in the amount of $6,636,375.50.

BACKGROUND

1. In 1955, the Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA) started. LAIF became part of the PMIA. The oversight is provided by the Pooled Money Investment Board (PMIB) and an inhouse Investment Committee. The PMIB members consist of the State Treasurer, Director of Finance, and State Controller.

2. In 1977, LAIF was created as a voluntary program by Section 16429.1 et seq. of the California Government Code. The program was intended to be used as an investment alternative for California's local governments and special districts. The LAIF continues today under State Treasurer, Fiona Ma's administration.

3. On October 1, 2025, the balance in LAIF was $7,538,870.93 (See Attachment).

4. In October 2025, $97,504.57 in interest was received for the 3rd quarter of 2025.

5. In October 2025, $1,000,000.00 was transferred from LAIF to the City checking account.

6. On October 31, 2025, the balance in LAIF was $6,636,375.50 (See Attachment).

Item Number
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ANALYSIS
The voluntary program offers local agencies the opportunity to participate in a major portfolio, which invests hundreds of millions of dollars, using the investment expertise of the State Treasurer’s Office investment staff at no additional cost to the taxpayer.

All securities are purchased under the authority of Government Code Section 16430 and 16480.4. The State Treasurer's Office takes delivery of all securities purchased on a delivery versus payment basis using a third-party custodian.

Cudahy Municipal Code Section 3.04.080 indicates, "Except as otherwise provided, no warrant shall be drawn or evidence of indebtedness issued unless there shall be at the time sufficient money in the treasury legally applicable to the payment of the same."

CONCLUSION
Once the City Council approves the current LAIF, this balance may be relied upon when determining if the City has sufficient funds available to pay demands and payroll as required by Cudahy Municipal Code Section 3.04.080.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
Strategy #2. Provide regular updates to the City Council and community about the city’s finances.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
None

ATTACHMENT
A. Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Balance.

LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
General Account - City #98-19-225
Beginning Balance as of October 01, 2025 $7,538,870.93
LAIF Interest earned 97,504.57
Transfer from LAIF to City operating account -1,000,000.00 Transfer from City operating account to LAIF 0
Ending Balance as of October 31, 2025 $ 6,636,375.50
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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Katherine Godbey, Interim Finance Director
Subject: Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of October 2025

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $3,306,656.72 including the Statement of Investments for the month of October 2025.

BACKGROUND

1. On December 13, 1993, Ordinance 476 was adopted and codified as Cudahy Municipal Code Section 3.04.080 indicating, "Except as otherwise provided, no warrant shall be drawn, or evidence of indebtedness issued unless there shall be at the time sufficient money in the treasury legally applicable to the payment of the same."

2. During the month, the Finance Department completed the following demands and payroll:

A/P Demands $2,732,814.85
Payroll $573,841.87
Total: $3,306,656.72
Attachment A
Attachment B
Item Number
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ANALYSIS
The Check Register Report (Attachment A), Payroll Warrants including payroll taxes and insurance premiums (Attachment B), Statement of Investment (Attachment C) indicate that the cash and investment balance was sufficient for disbursements for the month, a summary of cash received and disbursed by month during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (Attachment D), and a summary of cash received and disbursed by month during FY 2023-24 (Attachment E).

Cudahy Municipal Code Section 3.04.070 indicates, "Budgeted demands paid by warrant prior to audit by the council shall be presented to the council for ratification and approval..."

CONCLUSION
The Finance Director certifies the accuracy and availability of funds for payment. A Demand/Warrant Register has been submitted to the City Council for approval in accordance with Cudahy Municipal Code Section 3.04.070.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
Goal (Financial Stability and Transparency)
• Provide regular updates to the City Council and Community about the City’s finances.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Statement of Investments Report (Attachment C) indicates that there are sufficient funds within the City’s holdings to meet the City’s cash flow requirements.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Accounts Payable Check Register Report.

B. Payroll Warrants including payroll taxes and insurance premiums.

C. Statement of Investments
D. Summary of Cash Receipt / Disbursement by Month FY 2025-26 E. Summary of Cash Receipt / Disbursement by Month FY 2024-25 F. Credit Card Payment Detail paid during the month.

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Check Report
City of Cudahy By Check Number
Date Range: 10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: WF Checking-WF Checking
11152 4526 Santa Ana Street Property, LLC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,496.00 57324 2378-3 8330 ATLANTIC AVE INC 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 536.65 57325 10942 Aillyn Ramirez 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 100.00 57326 10978 Anel Flores 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 25.00 57327
11184 Angela Hernandez 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 50.00 57328 11262 Angelica Barbosa 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 47.50 57329 10595 ARAMSCO INC 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,667.34 57330 10711 CLEARNETWORK, INC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 395.84 57331 0186 COUNTY OF LA DEPT OF ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 16,417.03 57332 1206-2 COUNTY OF LA DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 6.68 57333 1206 COUNTY OF LA IND WAST DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,203.86 57334 4813 CRAFCO INC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 895.06 57335
10723 DIONICIO SALAZAR 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 400.00 57336 10485 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 4,614.56 57337 11027 Esperanza Toribio 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 200.00 57338 10447 EVERBRIDGE INC 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 4,774.05 57339 6086 EWING INC 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 2,404.36 57340
6087 FIRST AMERICAN DATA TREE 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 99.00 57341 11251 Hardy & Harper, Inc. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 975,472.05 57342 2139-2 HDL COREN & CONE 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,657.69 57343 2139-2 HDL COREN & CONE 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 -1,657.69 57343 11068 Iris L. Rojas 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 100.00 57344 11263 Israel Salazar 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 47.50 57345 10798 Justin Moreno 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 150.00 57346 11264 Kimberly Elizalde 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 47.50 57347 10598 LEAF 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 667.37 57348
10721 LOOMIS 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 426.28 57349
11108 LA Regional Ineroperable Communication System Authority 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 80.00 57350 10655 LUIS AGUILAR 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 1,826.00 57351 11265 Marylin Rodriguez 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 12.50 57352 11119 MG Express 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 5,000.00 57353 11069 Nelly Munoz 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 47.50 57354
11266 Ricardo Monjaraz 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 57.50 57355 10430 RIGHT OF WAY, INC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 192.06 57356 10332 SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 854,183.17 57357 11267 Sergio Hernandez 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 47.50 57358 11268 SRPF D/4900 Cecilia LLC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 8,529.69 57359 10869 The Pun Group, LLP. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 38,500.00 57360 10543 TOWN HALL STREAMS LLC 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 3,960.00 57361 0079 TRACT 180 WATER COMPANY 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 6,833.29 57362 9991 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 23,524.50 57363 2208 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 33,636.10 57364 10735 YUNEX, LLC. 10/08/2025 Regular 0.00 14,768.16 57365 2378-3 8330 ATLANTIC AVE INC 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 1,075.32 57366 5147 ABEL GLASS & SCREEN INC. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 501.71 57367 10658 ALFONSO NOYOLA 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 536.97 57368 1778 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT INC 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 10,997.92 57369 7995 AMERICAN CITY PEST & TERMITE 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 490.00 57370 0057-4 AT & T 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 449.12 57371
8021 AT & T MOBILITY 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 2,519.40 57372 10998 Barnum Stage Rental, LLC 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 2,500.00 57373 11273 Blanca Rodriguez 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 200.00 57374 11271 Cecilia Madrigal-Gonzalez 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 463.40 57375 10474 COIT SERVICES, INC. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 843.00 57376 Attachment A Page 21 of 88
Check Report Date Range: 10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 5552 CUDAHY AUTO CENTER INC 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 143.81 57377 10451 DEKRA-LITE 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 6,091.24 57378 10072 DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 85.00 57379 10734 DIVISION OF THE STATE Architect 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 319.90 57380 11182 El Camino Property Management Services 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 1,455.00 57381 5532 FLAGTIME U.S.A. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 2,382.40 57382 11261 Hamina Wireless, Inc. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 2,656.73 57383 2139 HINDERLITER DELLAMAS & ASST 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 1,657.69 57384 11274 Jaime Conde 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 100.00 57385
11055 Jessica Andrade 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 57.50 57386 11077 Jose de Santiago 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 644.40 57387 11272 Kassandra Cornejo 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 463.40 57388 11208 Katherine Godbey 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 8,072.10 57389 10394 KEENAN ASSOCIATES 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 1,604.00 57390 0197 LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 414,367.26 57391 10868 Language Network, Inc. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 2,110.92 57392 5904 LEAD TECH ENVIRONMENTAL 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 1,042.00 57393 11269 LouAnn Bierman 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 1,650.00 57394 5072 MARIA SATIAGO VICTOR 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 460.00 57395 10943 Maribel Gonzalez 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 100.00 57396 11119 MG Express 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 3,875.00 57397 11253 Natalia Management Company, LLC. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 2,186.00 57398 10201-1 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 73,108.10 57399 10436 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 2,848.00 57400 9717 PCAM, LLC 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 3,246.75 57401
11070 Perla Cardenas 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 82.00 57402 11270 Pro Backflow Testing Services, Inc. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 255.00 57403 10827 Teslarian, Inc. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 3,321.75 57404 9991 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 88,644.55 57405 **Void** 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 0.00 57406
8066 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 225.00 57407 2859 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT-SC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 80.00 57408 10662 UNEXPECTED ATTRACTIONS 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 600.00 57409 10862 Victor M. Sanchez 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 2,500.00 57410 5631 WELLS LOCK & KEY 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 517.00 57411 9951 WILLDAN 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 9,748.50 57412
10735 YUNEX, LLC. 10/23/2025 Regular 0.00 14,371.46 57413 0126-1 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 5,050.00 DFT0001140 2802 SAM'S CLUB 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 3,104.34 DFT0001141 0071-1 SO CAL GAS 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 97.40 DFT0001142 0071-1 SO CAL GAS 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 25.82 DFT0001143 0071-1 SO CAL GAS 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 35.04 DFT0001144 0070 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 26.50 DFT0001145 0070 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 752.89 DFT0001146 0070 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 1,433.97 DFT0001147 0070 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 10/08/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 11,915.77 DFT0001148 10603 ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 369.81 DFT0001153 10640 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 1,407.02 DFT0001154 10490 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 229.99 DFT0001155 10490 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 319.99 DFT0001156 10490 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 975.00 DFT0001157 10490 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 229.99 DFT0001158 10053 HAULAWAY STORAGE CONTAINERS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 89.04 DFT0001159 2724 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 4,054.33 DFT0001160 2802 SAM'S CLUB 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 36.11 DFT0001161 0071-1 SO CAL GAS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 89.50 DFT0001162 0071-1 SO CAL GAS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 32.76 DFT0001163 0071-1 SO CAL GAS 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 74.51 DFT0001164 0070 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 15.70 DFT0001165 0070 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 2,785.72 DFT0001166 0070 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 3,156.96 DFT0001167

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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 0070 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 4,707.46 DFT0001168 10643 STATE COMPENSATION INS FUND 10/22/2025 Bank Draft 0.00 15,708.33 DFT0001169 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code WF Checking Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
89 0
2 26
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
117 0.00
Payment
2,677,748.59

0.00 -1,657.69
56,723.95

0.00 2,732,814.85
Payable
Count
134
0 0
27 0
161

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All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
89 0
2 26
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
117 0.00
2,677,748.59

0.00 -1,657.69
56,723.95

0.00 2,732,814.85
134
0 0
27 0
161
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
998 Pooled Cash 10/2025 2,732,814.85
2,732,814.85

10/06/25 10/27/25 10/31/25 Total
Payroll Check Issued - - 99.20 99.20
(a) Direct Deposits 112,343.03 112,114.00 117,377.56 341,834.59 (b) ICMA & Union Dues 1,532.20 1,505.96 3,177.68 6,215.84 (c) CalPERS Ret & 457 Plan 24,894.45 22,544.89 26,203.50 73,642.84 (d) Payroll taxes 22,817.07 22,668.83 25,010.73 70,496.63 (e) CalPERS Medical 72,147.82 - - 72,147.82
(f) Employee Benefits 4,704.97 4,699.98 - 9,404.95
Total Amount 238,439.54 163,533.66 171,868.67 573,841.87 (a) Employees / Council Members / Commissioners
(b) ICMA & Union Dues
(c) CalPERS Retirement & 457 Plan
(d) Federal / State payroll taxes and unemployment
(e) CalPERS Medical (active and retired)
(f) Employee Benfits - Active and Retired employees

CITY OF CUDAHY
Payroll - including payroll taxes and insurance premiums:

Attachment B Page 25 of 88
Type Issuer Amount % of Total
Deposit - 4588 Wells Fargo 1,167,477.25 9.82%
Checking - 7128 Wells Fargo 648,059.85 5.45%
Payroll - 4570 Wells Fargo 125,011.32 1.05%
Pooled Savings State Local Agency 6,636,375.50 55.80%
Investment Fund (LAIF)
8,576,923.92
Money Market Account Bank of New York (BNY) (a) 9,507.03 0.08% Successor Agency - 0688 Wells Fargo 3,306,252.10 27.80% 3,315,759.13
Total 11,892,683.05 100.00%
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646(b), I hereby certify that all investments held by the Authority are in compliance with state law and the agency's Statement of Investment Policy, and that there are sufficient funds within the agency's investment holdings to meet the Authority's cash flow requirements for the next six (6) months.

Respectfully submitted,
Acting Finance Director

CITY OF CUDAHY
Statement of Investments
October 31, 2025
Attachment C Page 26 of 88
Month
Receipts Disbursement
July 2025 $ 543,425.68 $ 5,348,611.40 (a)
August 2025 3,174,021.37 1,490,136.26
September 2025 4,881,824.99 3,404,130.55
October 2025 2,104,627.08 3,340,885.97
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
Total: $ 10,703,899.12 13,583,764.18
Note (a) - Capital Project $1.573M, Sheriff $1.186M (3 months) Keenan (Ins), and CalPERS Unfunded Liability $641K.

Month
Cash Receipts Disbursement
July 2025 $ 481,146.70 $ 3,109,340.64 (1)
August 2025 1,555,890.77 854,330.70
September 2025 893,981.52 1,114,641.27
October 2025 1,314,560.66 1,196,654.11
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
Total: $ 4,245,579.65 $ 6,274,966.71
Note (a) - Sheriff $1.186M (3 months) Keenan (Ins), and CalPERS Unfunded Liability $641K.

All Funds
General Fund
City of Cudahy
Summary of Cash Receipt/Disbursement by Month - FY 2025-2026 Attachment D Page 27 of 88
Month
Receipts Disbursement
July 2024 $ 1,537,864.08 $ 3,641,311.49 (a)
August 2024 995,697.04 1,290,369.09
September 2024 913,424.92 3,023,210.74 (b)
October 2024 1,231,618.97 2,197,219.69 (c)
November 2024 210,291.23 842,168.80
December 2024 808,306.87 1,601,849.17
January 2025 3,780,451.34 (d) 1,721,266.39
February 2025 880,961.79 1,447,014.74
March 2025 900,181.23 1,561,541.79
April 2025 1,786,755.19 (e) 1,900,675.18
May 2025 2,642,468.32 (f) 2,162,630.14
June 2025 1,051,756.76 3,922,309.00 (g)
Total: $ 16,739,777.74 25,311,566.22
Note (a) - City liab. & workers comp insurance, and PERS unfunded pension liab.

Note (b) - Includes $1.7M Debt Service payment
Note (c) - Includes Aug & Sep Sheriff invoice payments
Note (d) - Includes $1.888M in Motor Vehicle In-Lieu taxes Note (e) - Includes $319K in Franchise Fees
Note (f) - Includes $1.888M in Motor Vehicle In-Lieu receipt Note (g) - Includes $2.088M for LA River and $876K for Lugo Park Projects Month
Cash Receipts Disbursement
July 2024 $ 963,942.68 $ 2,896,825.05 (1)
August 2024 678,458.46 1,051,901.91
September 2024 545,421.73 998,247.07
October 2024 765,107.19 1,845,289.62 (2)
November 2024 133,653.35 647,782.87
December 2024 571,683.73 1,210,748.09
January 2025 3,218,974.09 1,364,627.64
February 2025 557,476.33 1,172,987.78
March 2025 605,946.32 1,221,490.94
April 2025 1,158,417.08 1,577,473.09
May 2025 2,510,862.37 (3) 1,445,412.30
June 2025 585,119.44 633,663.29
Total: $ 12,295,062.77 $ 16,066,449.65
Average Per Month: 1,024,588.56 1,338,870.80
Note (1) - City liab. & workers comp ins, and PERS unfunded pension liab.

Note (2) - Includes Aug & Sep Sherrif invoice payments
Note (3) - Includes $1.888M in Motor Vehicle In-lieu taxes City of Cudahy
Summary of Cash Receipt/Disbursement by Month - FY 2024-2025 All Funds
General Fund
Attachment E Page 28 of 88
Supplier - Name Amount Description
Rcx*nflflag 9,297.04 Uniforms for NFL Youth Flag Football season.

Los Angeles Lakers Tix 3,800.00 Community Excursion to a Laker Game for Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Fsp*cindys Jumpers, Llc 3,480.54 Jumpers for Halloween event on 10/30 Order # 98077 Amazon Mktpl 2,395.85 Supplies for haunted maze
Staples Inc 1,347.95 Chairs for public works breakroom.

The Webstaurant Store Inc 1,103.49 Drinking fountain at Clara Park Exterior Restrooms.

Paypal 975.00 Register for the League of California Cities 2026 4imprint, Inc 819.73 City-branded Mint Tins with micro mints to give away.

Msft * E0300xuvcb 673.35 Microsoft 365 office licenses
Monterey Plaza Hotel 589.59 APA Conference - Hotel
Adobe Inc 575.76 Subscription
Net World Sports 551.95 Yellow marking tape for Lugo Soccer Field.

Vivint Inc/Us 522.85 Alarm Company
Sams Club #6626 479.61 Office Supplies
Sp Redfora Dev 364.66 Building Materials
The Home Depot 654 347.88 Special Projects
League Of California Cit 325.00 Travel and meetings
Msft * E0300xutti 321.75 Subscription
Sp Flying Cross 319.33 Uniforms
Southwes 312.96 Travel and meetings
Sq *agua Y Salud 306.00 Office Supplies
Drillsandcutters.Com 303.02 Property Maintenance
The Home Depot #6627 285.46 Special Event
Sq *el Pollo Habanero 269.00 Employee Recognition
Golden Bowl 17 242.49 Travel and meetings
Lees Bbq & Boba 225.43 Office Supplies
Homedepot.Com 213.60 Special Event
U-Haul At Atlantic Ave 213.55 Special Event
Star Cleaners 210.00 Office Supplies
Pip Printing Riverside 209.49 Special Projects
Reproxmedia Inc 198.90 Special Event
Visalia Marriott Cc 189.28 Travel and meetings
Grainger 184.65 Building Materials
Landscape Comm Events 180.00 Training and Education
World Famous Grill 175.51 Office Supplies
California Park & Recr 165.00 Professional Membership
The Ups Store 5391 158.00 Employee Physical
Business.Apple.Com 146.51 Subscription
Piara Pizza 138.69 Special Event
Yard House Zk 0108301 119.23 Travel and meetings
Tequila Jacks 118.29 Miscellaneous expense
Cudahy Auto Center 117.80 Vehicle Maintenance
Jersey Mikes Online Uc 102.70 Office Supplies
Lpy*ah White Memorial 100.00 Special Projects
Cudahy 89.94 Vehicle Maintenance
Millennium Biltmore Hote 75.00 Travel and meetings
Superior Press Inc 66.95 Office Supplies
Cannery Row Deli Llc 61.51 Travel and meetings
Sq *grannys Donut 49.23 Office Supplies
Cudahy Sinclair 42.52 Gasoline
Dollartree 42.19 Employee Recognition
Usc Transp T2 Mobilepay 41.00 Travel and meetings
Chipotle Mex Gr Online 40.38 Office Supplies
Zoom.Com 888-799-9666 40.00 Contractual
Starbucks 8007827282 36.30 Employee Recognition
Tonys Donuts 36.00 Training and Education
Michaels #9490 35.94 Special Event
Msft * E0300xurfl 32.00 Subscription

CITY OF CUDAHY
Credit Card Payment Detail
Oct 01, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025 paid on Nov 06, 2025

Attachment F Page 29 of 88

ATTACHMENT F
Supplier - Name Amount Description

CITY OF CUDAHY
Credit Card Payment Detail
Oct 01, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025 paid on Nov 06, 2025
Ace Parking 2637 Travel and meetings 30.00
Autozone #5371 Street Maintenance 28.14
Starbucks Office Supplies 27.75
Target 00021790 Office Supplies 27.74
Portos Bakery Downey Miscellaneous expense 26.75
Sq *sanchez Awards Plaques and Badges 26.58
La Princessa Bakery Cafe Office Supplies 25.00
Starbucks 67663 Office Supplies 24.00
Sp Elizabeth Ross Flag Street Maintenance supplies 21.00 Ramcast Ornamental Suppl Property Maintenance 18.26
180 East Ocean Travel and meetings 16.00
Msft * E0300xuttj Subscription 16.00
Dollar Tree Office Supplies 15.29
Arco #42945 Food Distribution 15.00
Msft * E0300xun36 Subscription 12.50
Dunkin #353940 Q35 Employee Recognition 11.05
Usps.Com Clicknship Postage 8.40
Currency Conversion Fee Recreation Supplies 5.52
Target 00001909 Office Supplies 4.42
1903-St. Francis Medical Miscellaneous expense 4.00
34,229.25

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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Juan Arauz and Richard Iglesias, City Managers
By: Richard Iglesias and Brenda Rodriguez, Community Services Director Subject: Consideration to approve closure of City facilities from December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026, for the Holidays

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to consider approving the closure of City facilities from December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026, for the Holidays.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
In 2021, the former City Manager introduced the “Gift of Time.” In 2022, like other cities, the city facilities closed during the last two weeks of December for the holidays, allowing employees to spend time with their families.

Closure of facilities includes City Hall, the Finance Office/Business License, and the Recreation Office. Confirming the closure now allows staff ample time to notify residents.

Clara Park senior center, basketball gym, and Lugo fitness center will remain open throughout this period, except for holidays.

CONCLUSION
The City Council is requested to consider approving the closure of City facilities from December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026, for the Holidays.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
No correlation to the strategic plan.

Item Number
12D

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FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Juan Arauz and Richard Iglesias, Interim City Managers/Executive Directors By: Daniela Trujillo, Administrative Analyst
Subject: Consideration 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.

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 25-57, 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.

BACKGROUND

1. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by Congress in 1964 to help preserve natural areas, enhance recreational opportunities, and protect cultural heritage across the United States. It is primarily funded through revenues from offshore oil and gas drilling, rather than taxpayer dollars. The LWCF provides financial support to federal, state, and local governments to acquire land and develop outdoor recreation facilities such as parks, trails, and playgrounds.

2. On July 15, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 25-43, for the LWCF grant application.

3. On October 20, 2025, the City received notification from the Department of Parks and Recreation for clarification/corrections on the application that was submitted. An updated resolution must be approved stating the City Manager as the authorized representative and not the Neighborhood Land Trust. No other updates were made to the resolution.

Item Number
12E

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ANALYSIS
The application for this grant was submitted on August 4, 2025, to the California Department of Parks and Recreations for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). If awarded, this grant will be used to close the budget gap for construction costs for the project. Funding will supplement the cost of a new ADA compliant playground for ages 2-12, a renovated basketball court, new soccer field, new walking paths, shaded picnic areas with seating, and upgraded LED pedestrian lighting. Additionally, this grant will cover the costs of sustainable elements such as climate resilient and native planting, trees, a new high-efficiency irrigation system, and stormwater capture facilities.

The City anticipates commencing this project in spring of 2026 to be completed in spring of 2027, contingent of this grant award. The City expects to hear back on this grant award in February 2026.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the updated Resolution that was used to apply for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Clara Expansion Park Rehabilitation Project.

Upon approval, the City will resubmit the Resolution to comply with the grant requirements.

FISCAL IMPACT
The LWCF grant requires a 50% match, which will be met through existing funding sources secured for this project.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Draft Resolution No. 25-57

RESOLUTION NO. 25-57

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CUDAHY, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR

THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE

CLARA EXPANSION PARK REHABILITATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid program, providing matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing Facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing applications by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, the applicant certifies by resolution the approval of the application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUDAHY, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the Clara Expansion Park Rehabilitation Project, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide.

SECTION 3. Agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. §200305(f)(3) which requires, “No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use. The Secretary shall approve a conversion only if the Secretary finds it to be in accordance with the then-existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only on such conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location.” SECTION 4. Certifies that said agency has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the project, which up to half may be reimbursed.

SECTION 5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.

SECTION 6. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at their regular meeting of this 18th day of November 2025.

Attachment A Page 35 of 88
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-57 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of November 2025 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

___________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Stephanie Arechiga, City Attorney
Subject: Adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 25-58 Declaring the Property Located at 4730 Santa Ana Street (APN 6224-018-007) “Surplus Exempt” Pursuant to the Surplus Lands Act Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B)

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to approve proposed Resolution No. 25-58, declaring the property located at 4730 Santa Ana Street (APN 6224-018-007) “Surplus Exempt,” pursuant to the Surplus Lands Act Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B).

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The City of Cudahy (“City”) owns an approximately 7,285 square foot property located at 4730 Santa Ana Street, also known as APN 6224-018-007 (“Site”). The Site is less than one-half acre in size and not contiguous with land owned by a state or local agency that is used for openspace or low- and moderate-income housing. The Surplus Lands Act (“Act”) (Gov. Code § 54220 et seq.) requires a local agency to make a formal declaration when certain real property is no longer needed for an “agency’s use” as defined by the Act.

The Act provides that when a real property meets the Act’s definition of “exempt surplus land,” the local agency need not comply with the requirements of the Act. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B), surplus land that is less than one-half acre in area and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes is “surplus exempt.” The Site is substantially less than onehalf acre, Section 54221(f)(1)(B), and is not subject to the Act.

Resolution No. 25-58 declares the Site “Surplus Exempt” as the Site is no longer necessary for the City’s use.

Item Number
12F

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FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with adoption of this resolution.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Draft Resolution No. 25-58

RESOLUTION NO. 25-58

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CUDAHY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4730 SANTA ANA STREET APN 6224-018- 007 “SURPLUS EXEMPT” PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LANDS ACT
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(f)(1)(B)
WHEREAS, the City of Cudahy (“City”) owns an approximately 7,285 square foot property located at 4730 Santa Ana Street, also known as APN 6224-018-007 (“Site”); and
WHEREAS, the Site is less than one-half acre in size and not contiguous with land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderateincome housing; and WHEREAS, the Surplus Lands Act (“Act”) (Gov. Code § 54220 et seq.) requires a local agency to make a formal declaration when certain real property is no longer needed for an “agency’s use” as defined by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that when a real property meets the Act’s definition of “exempt surplus land,” the local agency need not comply with the requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B), surplus land that is less than one-half acre in area and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes is “surplus exempt”; and
WHEREAS, the Site is substantially less than one-half acre, Section 54221(f)(1)(B), and is not subject to the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF CUDAHY DOES HEREBY FIND,
DETERMINE, DECLARE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are incorporated herein in full.

SECTION 2. The City has determined and declared that the Site is no longer necessary for the agency’s use.

SECTION 3. The size and characteristics of the Site comply with the conditions set forth in Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B).

SECTION 4. The Site is therefore “surplus exempt” and is not otherwise subject to the requirements of the Act.

SECTION 5. This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), (Common Sense Exemption). The declaration of the Site as “surplus Attachment A Page 41 of 88
exempt” does not authorize or approve development or construction and CEQA only applies to projects that have a “significant effect on the environment” as defined by in Public Resources Code Section 21068 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15382. Therefore, no further action is required pursuant to CEQA.

SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this title; it being hereby expressly declared that this title, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase hereof, would have been prepared, proposed, adopted, approved, and ratified irrespective of the fact that any single section subsection, sentence, clause, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and cause the same to be published or posed in the manner required by law.

SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 2025 by the City Council of City of Cudahy.

_______________________________
Elizabeth Alcantar-Loza
Mayor

CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, hereby CERTIFY that Resolution 25- 58 was adopted by City of Cudahy at a regular meeting held on 18th of November, 2025 and was passed, approved and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

___________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

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Staff Report
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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Stephanie Arechiga, City Attorney
Subject: Consideration to Approve Two Amended and Restated First Amendments to Interim City Manager Employment Agreements

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to approve the attached two Amended and Restated First Amendments for the Interim City Managers.

BACKGROUND
At the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the City Council adopted two agreements for Co-Interim City Manager positions, appointing Juan Arauz and Richard Iglesias as Co-Interim City Managers. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the City Council adopted a First Amendment extending the current term of the Interim City Manager agreements through Friday, December 5, 2025.

The First Amendment, however, did not clarify the need to continue to pay the interims at the same rate they are currently being paid. As such, staff is bringing an Amended and Restated First Amendment that will clarify the need to continue to pay the Interim City Managers at the same rate.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The funds that will pay the salary for the Co-Interim City Managers has been budgeted under the City Manager budget.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Amended and Restated First Amendment to Interim City Manager Employment Agreement with Juan Arauz
Item Number
12G

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Staff Report
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B. Amended and Restated First Amendment to Interim City Manager Employment Agreement with Richard Iglesias

1 2025

AMENDED AND RESTATED FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERIM CITY MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUDAHY AND JUAN ARAUZ THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED FIRST AMENDMENT (hereinafter, “Amended and Restated First Amendment”) to that certain agreement entitled “Interim City Manager Employment Agreement” dated the 22nd of September 2025 (hereinafter, the “Master Agreement”), is hereby made and entered into this 18th day of November 2025 (hereinafter, the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF CUDAHY, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter, “City”) and JUAN ARAUZ, an individual (“Arauz”). For the purposes of this Amended and Restated First Amendment, the capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both City and Arauz and the capitalized term “Party” may refer to either City or Arauz interchangeably as appropriate.

RECITALS
This Amended and Restated First Amendment is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:

WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, the Parties executed and entered into the Master Agreement for Interim City Manager Services; and WHEREAS, the Master Agreement is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now agree to extend the Term of the Master Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that extension of the Term will also include extension of the total sum paid to Arauz; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Amended and Restated First Amendment was approved by the Cudahy City Council at its Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025, under Agenda Item No. 12(G).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 1.2 (Term) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended for a new Term of Monday, September 22, 2025 through Friday, December 5, 2025.

SECTION 2. Section 5.1 (Rate of Pay) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
“For all services performed by Arauz as Co-Interim City Manager under this Agreement, City shall pay Arauz at the rate of Nineteen Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($19.53) per hour according to the payroll schedule in place for City employees, subject to the limitations provided below. Arauz’s compensation is for all hours worked and for all Attachment A Page 47 of 88
2 services under this Agreement, including those as Executive Directors or involving any other position, office or appointment associated with the City. Arauz shall be exempt from the overtime pay provisions of California law (if any) and federal law.” SECTION 3. Except as otherwise set forth in this Amended and Restated First Amendment, the Master Agreement, as amended by the way of this Amended and Restated First Amendment, shall remain binding, controlling, and in full force and effect.

Section 1.2 of the Master Agreement notwithstanding, this Amended and Restated First Amendment, shall constitute the entire, complete, final, and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed in both documents.

SECTION 4. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Amended and Restated First Amendment and the provisions of the Master Agreement, the provisions of this Amended and Restated First Amendment shall govern and control to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency and no further. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)

3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Amended and Restated First Amendment to be executed on the day and year first appearing above.

CITY OF CUDAHY:

By: ___________________________
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza, Mayor

Date: ________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ______________________________
Stephanie A. Arechiga, City Attorney
Date: ______
JUAN ARAUZ:

By:

Name:

Date:_______________________

4 EXHIBIT “A”

MASTER AGREEMENT

1 2025

INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF CUDAHY AND JUAN ARAUZ
THIS INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of September 22, 2025, by and between the City of Cudahy, a California municipal corporation ("City") and Juan Arauz, an individual (“Arauz”). The capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both City and Arauz and the capitalized term “Party” may refer to either City or Arauz interchangeably as appropriate.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is currently recruiting for a full time City Manager, and in the meantime requires the services of an Interim City Manager; WHEREAS, the City Council finds that together, Arauz and City Clerk, Richard Iglesias (“Iglesias”) have the combined education, experience, skills, and expertise and are otherwise qualified to serve as Co-Interim City Manager and both desires to serve in such capacity;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 2.04.070 and 2.12.020 of the Cudahy Municipal Code, the City Council desires to enter into an employment agreement that sets forth the terms and conditions of employment of Arauz as Co-Interim City Manager with Iglesias, including the duties, salary, and benefits of employment; WHEREAS, Arauz desires to accept employment as Co-Interim City Manager under the terms set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement was approved by the City Council at the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2025, in open session as part of the Regular Meeting Agenda under Agenda Item No. 14(E) in compliance with Government Code Sections 53262, 54953(c)(3) and 54956(b).

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, City and Arauz agree as follows:

I.

ENGAGEMENT TERMS

1.1 APPOINTMENT AS INTERIM CO-CITY MANAGER. The City does hereby appoint and employ Arauz as Co-Interim City Manager effective September 22, 2025 (“Effective Date”), and Arauz hereby accepts such employment.

1.2 TERM: Unless sooner terminated as provided herein below, the term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue through Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (“Term”). The Term may be extended for three (3) one-month periods at the option of the City, provided that City provides Arauz with written notice of City’s intent to exercise City’s option to extend the term of the Agreement no less than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the Term or any

2 prior extension term. In the event City exercises its option to extend this Agreement, all terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect and govern the duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the parties hereto.

II.

CO-INTERIM CITY MANAGER DUTIES AND AUTHORITY

2.1 Together, Arauz and Iglesias shall exercise the full powers and perform the duties of the position of City Manager as set forth in Chapter 2.12 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, the California Government Code, any human resources rules, any departmental and other rules, regulations and procedures, the City Manager job description (if any), and any provisions under state law, as each of them currently or may in the future exist, with the following exceptions:

A. Request City Council approval prior to any action taken pursuant to Section

2.12.030 (3) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, with the exception of filling the positions of:
• Permit Technician
• Assistant Planner
• Assistant to the City Manager
• Finance Director
B. The amount set forth in Section 2.12.030 (13) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby amended to $5,000, such as together Arauz and Iglesias are only authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with a value of $5,000 or less.

C. When disagreement arise between Arauz and Iglesias as to how to proceed when executing Co-Interim City Manager Duties, the Mayor shall be consulted and provide feedback as to how to proceed.

D. The execution of any document on behalf of the City, including but not limited to agreements, checks, and related instruments, shall require the signature of only one Interim City Manager, no such document shall be executed absent the prior concurrence of both Interim City Managers.

2.2 Arauz, along with Iglesias, shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. Arauz and Iglesias shall also exercise such other powers and authority and perform such other functions and duties as may legally be assigned from time to time by the City Council or are customary and appropriate to the position of City Manager.

2.3 Arauz and Iglesias shall report directly to the City Council and shall use all reasonable efforts to keep the City Council fully informed of all significant operations or major undertakings of the City.

2.4 City also designates Arauz and Iglesias as the Executive Directors of other CityPage 52 of 88 3 related legal entities including but not limited to, any joint powers authority of which the City is a member, or any other agency created or staffed by City, subject to any procedures applicable to said legal entity and if approved by the City Council.

III.

CO-INTERIM CITY MANAGER OBLIGATIONS

3.1 Arauz shall devote the time necessary to adequately perform his duties as CoInterim City Manager as set forth in this Agreement and utilize their best efforts to promote the City's interests. Arauz's duties may involve expenditures of time in excess of the regularly established workday or in excess of a forty (40) hour workweek and may also include time outside normal office hours (including attendance at City Council meetings and other City sponsored functions). Arauz shall be classified as an exempt employee from the overtime pay provisions of California law and federal law, and as such are expected to engage in those hours of work that are necessary to fulfill the obligations of the City Manager position. In recognition of the significant time Arauz will need to devote outside normal office hours to business activities of the City, and the exempt salaried nature of the employment, Arauz is permitted to exercise a flexible work schedule. However, consistent with this flexibility and Arauz's participation in activities out of the office, Arauz will be expected to keep office hours at the Cudahy City Hall, 5220 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, CA 90201 (“City Hall”) during the days that City Hall is open during normal business hours.

3.2 Arauz agrees not to become otherwise employed nor engage in any outside business activities while this Agreement is in effect without the prior written approval of the City Council. For purposes of this Agreement, outside business activities means any outside employment or any outside commercial activity which actually or potentially interferes with or poses a conflict with Arauz’s position as Co-Interim City Manager, or which would otherwise constitute a violation of state or federal laws, including but not limited to the California Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000) and Government Code Section 1090. Further, Arauz shall not, during the term of this Agreement, individually, as a partner, joint venture, officer or shareholder, invest or participate in any business venture conducting business in the City of Cudahy (except for stock ownership in any company whose capital stock is publicly held and regularly traded) without prior approval of the City Council.

3.3 For and during the Term of this Agreement, Arauz further agrees, except for a personal residence or residential property acquired or held for future use as Arauz’s personal residence, not to invest in any other real estate property improvements within the City without the prior consent of the City Council.

3.4 Arauz shall also comply with the conflict of interest provisions of the California Government Code and any conflict of interest code applicable to Arauz’s City employment. Such compliance includes submitting to the City Clerk a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest at the time of appointment, annually thereafter,

4 and at the time of separation from the position.

3.5 In the case that Arauz becomes permanently disabled or is otherwise unable to perform his duties without reasonable accommodations because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity, or health for a period of two consecutive weeks, the City Council shall have the option to terminate this Agreement and no severance shall be entitled to Arauz.

3.6 Arauz agrees to comply with all applicable ethical standards having the force of state law.

IV.

COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

4.1 The City shall provide the Co-Interim City Managers with the compensation and benefits as specified in Section 5 (Salary and Benefits) of this Agreement.

4.2 General Expenses. City recognizes that Arauz may incur certain expenses of a non-personal and job-related nature. Accordingly, the City shall pay for or provide Arauz reimbursement for all actual and necessary business expenses, as approved by the City Council. Arauz shall submit request for reimbursement to the City Council prior to the expense being incurred. Failure to submit expenses prior to incurring them shall result in an immediate denial of the reimbursement. Such expenses shall be incurred, submitted, and reimbursed in compliance with any applicable limitations or restrictions under California state law, as well as any Cityapproved travel and reimbursement policies as the same may be amended from time to time by the City Council. All expenses must be supported by documentation meeting City's normal requirements and must be submitted within any time limits established by City.

V.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

5.1 RATE OF PAY. For all services performed by Arauz as Co-Interim City Manager under this Agreement, City shall pay Arauz a total of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) (“Salary”). This Salary shall be paid at the rate of $19.53 per hour according to the payroll schedule in place for City employees, subject to the limitations provided below. Arauz’s compensation is for all hours worked and for all services under this Agreement, including those as Executive Directors or involving any other position, office or appointment associated with the City. Arauz shall be exempt from the overtime pay provisions of California law (if any) and federal law.

5.2 BENEFITS. Arauz shall continue to receive his same benefits provided by the City to employees, including without limitation health, dental, or vision insurance coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and similar benefits. Arauz shall receive no additional benefits under the Term of this Agreement.

5.3 HOLIDAYS. Arauz shall be entitled to the same paid Holidays as was made

5 available prior to this Agreement.

5.4 BONDING. City shall bear the full costs of any fidelity or other bonds required of Arauz (if any) under any law or ordinance for the services rendered under this Agreement.

VI.

INDEMNIFICATION

6.1 Except as otherwise permitted, provided, limited, or required by law, including without limitation California Government Code Sections 825, 995, and 995.2 through 995.8, the City will defend and pay any costs and judgments assessed against Arauz arising out of an act or omission by Arauz occurring in the course and scope of Arauz’s performance of the Co-Interim City Manager duties under this Agreement.

6.2 Any and all defense payments or other benefits which may be provided to Arauz under this Agreement upon termination or in the event of an investigation shall be subject to and interpreted to comply with the limitations set forth in Government Code Sections 53243 through 54244, including, without limitation, the obligation of Arauz to reimburse the City for any funds paid should Arauz be convicted of a crime involving an abuse of office or position as defined in Government Code Section 53243.4.

VII.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

7.1 Consistent with California Government Code Section 36506, Arauz is an “at-will” employee and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of City to terminate this Agreement and the employment of Arauz and/or remove Arauz as Co-Interim City Manager for convenience and without cause, upon written notice. Upon termination, the employment relationship shall end, and City shall pay Arauz for all services through the effective date of termination. Arauz acknowledges and agrees that Arauz shall have no right to any additional compensation or payment, except as provided in Section 5 (Salary and Benefits) above.

7.2 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the City Council, under such circumstance, from immediately terminating this Agreement and Arauz’s employment with the City at any time for cause as provided under Section 8 (Termination) of this Agreement, below.

7.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of Arauz to resign from Arauz’s employment with City, subject only to Arauz providing ten (10) calendar days prior written notice to the City Council, unless the Parties mutually agree to waive or alter the time required for such notice. If Arauz voluntarily resigns his position as Co-Interim City Manager, he shall not be entitled to any severance payment.

6 VIII.

TERMINATION

8.1 BY CITY. This Agreement may be terminated by City for any reason, fifteen (15) days after providing written notice to Arauz of such termination. City's only obligation in the event of such termination will be payment to Arauz for all compensation then due and owing as set forth in Section 5 (Salary and Benefits) up to and including the effective date of termination. However, this Agreement may be terminated immediately if necessitated by changes to CalPERS statutory or regulatory requirements.

8.2 BY ARAUZ. This Agreement may be terminated by Arauz for any reason twenty (20) days after providing written notice to City of such termination. City shall have the option, in its complete discretion, to make Arauz’s termination effective at any time prior to the end of such period, provided City pays Arauz all compensation as set forth in Section 5 (Salary and Benefits) then due and owing through the last day actually worked.

8.3 NO NOTICE FOR EXPIRATION. Nothing in this Section 8 shall be construed to require either party to give advance written notice for the Agreement to expire as set forth in Section 1.2 (Term), above.

8.4 TERMINATION OBLIGATIONS. Arauz hereby agrees that all property, including, without limitation, all equipment, tangible proprietary information, documents, records, notes, contracts, and computer-generated materials furnished to or prepared by their incident to their employment belongs to City and shall be returned promptly to City upon termination of Arauz’s employment. Arauz’s obligations under this subsection shall survive the termination of their employment and the expiration of this Agreement.

8.5 EMPLOYMENT AFTER TERMINATION. After the Term has expired, or either Party has terminated pursuant to Section 8 (Termination), Arauz will continue to be employed by the City as Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager. Nothing in this Agreement shall alter the Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager position that Arauz currently holds.

IX.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

9.1 Arauz acknowledges and agrees that in the performance of Co-Interim City Manager duties, the City discloses and entrusts Arauz with certain confidential or proprietary information. Arauz agrees not to directly or indirectly disclose or use at any time any such information, whether it be in the form of records, lists, data, personnel information, reports or otherwise, of a business or technical nature, which was acquired or viewed by Arauz during his relationship with the City unless such disclosure is authorized by the City in writing, required by law, or required in the performance of the duties of Co-Interim City Manager. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

7 X.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

10.1 INTEGRATION. This Agreement sets forth the final, complete and exclusive Agreement between City and Arauz relating to the employment of Arauz by City as Co-Interim City Manager. Any prior discussions, agreements or representations by or between the Parties are merged into and rendered null and void by this Agreement. The Parties by mutual written agreement may amend any provision of this Agreement during the life of the Agreement. Such amendments shall be incorporated and made a part of this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Arauz acknowledges that, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Arauz’s employment as Co-Interim City Manager is subject to City's generally applicable rules and policies pertaining to employment matters, such as but not limited to those addressing equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace as they currently or may in the future exist.

10.2 REPRESENTATIONS. Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or written, have been made by any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any Party, which is not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding on either Party. Arauz acknowledges that, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Arauz’s employment is subject to City's generally applicable rules and policies pertaining to employment matters, such as those addressing equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace.

10.3 AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may only be amended by a writing approved by the City Council and signed by City and Arauz.

10.4 BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding on the City and Arauz.

10.5 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect in all other circumstances.

10.6 PREVAILING PARTY ATTORNEYS' FEES. In any action to enforce this Agreement or resolve any dispute or controversy arising under the terms and conditions hereof, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to payment of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

10.7 CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed pursuant to and in accordance with the local laws of the State of California and all applicable City Codes, Ordinances and Resolutions. The Parties agree that venue shall be in Los Angeles County, California.

10.8 DRAFTING OF AGREEMENT. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that although this Agreement has been drafted by City's legal counsel, Arauz has

8 reviewed, or had an opportunity to review the terms of this Agreement with Arauz’s legal counsel. Consequently, the doctrine that ambiguities in an agreement should be resolved against the drafting Party, shall not be employed in connection with this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with its fair meaning.

10.9 INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF AGREEMENT. Arauz acknowledges that he has had the opportunity and has conducted an independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement. Arauz acknowledges that he has made an independent judgment upon the financial and legal effects of this Agreement and has not relied upon any representation of City, its officers, agents, or employees other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

10.10 NOTICES. Any notice given to City under this Agreement shall be given in writing to City, by personal service, by overnight delivery service providing confirmation of delivery, or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Director of Human Resources at the City's then principal place of business. Any such notice to Arauz shall be given in a like manner and, if deposited with an overnight delivery service or mailed, shall be addressed to Arauz at his home addresses then shown in City's files. For the purpose of determining compliance with any time limit in this Agreement, a notice shall be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery, if served personally on the Party to whom notice is to be given, (b) on the next delivery day following deposit with an overnight delivery service, or (c) on the third calendar day after mailing, if mailed to the Party to whom the notice is to be given in the manner provided in this paragraph.

10.11 VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT. Arauz represents and warrants that he has read carefully and fully understands all the provisions of this Agreement, that he is free to enter into this Agreement and to render the services described in it, that his entering into and performing under this Agreement will not breach or violate or conflict with any other agreement (written or oral) to which Arauz is a Party, and that Arauz has had an opportunity to consult with legal counsel prior to entering into this Agreement and has either done so or voluntarily chosen not to do so.

Arauz is voluntarily entering into this Agreement. The City represents and warrants that it has the right and power to enter into this Agreement. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)

9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.

CITY OF CUDAHY
By:

Elizabeth Alcantar Loza, Mayor

Date:_______________________

JUAN ARAUZ
By:

Name:

Date:_______________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: _____
Stephanie A. Arechiga, City Attorney
Date:____________________________

1 2025

AMENDED AND RESTATED FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERIM CITY MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUDAHY AND RICHARD

IGLESIAS
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED FIRST AMENDMENT (hereinafter, “Amended and Restated First Amendment”) to that certain agreement entitled “Interim City Manager Employment Agreement” dated the 22nd of September 2025 (hereinafter, the “Master Agreement”), is hereby made and entered into this 18th day of November 2025 (hereinafter, the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF CUDAHY, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter, “City”) and RICHARD IGLESIAS, an individual (“Iglesias”). For the purposes of this Amended and Restated First Amendment, the capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both City and Iglesias and the capitalized term “Party” may refer to either City or Iglesias interchangeably as appropriate.

RECITALS
This Amended and Restated First Amendment is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:

WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, the Parties executed and entered into the Master Agreement for Interim City Manager Services; and WHEREAS, the Master Agreement is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now agree to extend the Term of the Master Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that extension of the Term will also include extension of the total sum paid to Iglesias; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Amended and Restated First Amendment was approved by the Cudahy City Council at its Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025, under Agenda Item No. 12(G).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 1.2 (Term) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended for a new Term of Monday, September 22, 2025 through Friday, December 5, 2025.

SECTION 2. Section 5.1 (Rate of Pay) of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
“For all services performed by Iglesias as Co-Interim City Manager under this Agreement, City shall pay Iglesias at the rate of Nineteen Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($19.53) per hour according to the payroll schedule in place for City employees, subject Attachment B Page 60 of 88
2 to the limitations provided below. Iglesias’s compensation is for all hours worked and for all services under this Agreement, including those as Executive Directors or involving any other position, office or appointment associated with the City. Iglesias shall be exempt from the overtime pay provisions of California law (if any) and federal law.” SECTION 3. Except as otherwise set forth in this Amended and Restated First Amendment, the Master Agreement, as amended by the way of this Amended and Restated First Amendment, shall remain binding, controlling, and in full force and effect.

Section 1.2 of the Master Agreement notwithstanding, this Amended and Restated First Amendment, shall constitute the entire, complete, final, and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed in both documents.

SECTION 4. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Amended and Restated First Amendment and the provisions of the Master Agreement, the provisions of this Amended and Restated First Amendment shall govern and control to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency and no further. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)

3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Amended and Restated First Amendment to be executed on the day and year first appearing above.

CITY OF CUDAHY:

By: ___________________________
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza, Mayor

Date: ________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ______________________________
Stephanie A. Arechiga, City Attorney
Date: ______
RICHARD IGLESIAS:

By:

Name:

Date:_______________________

4 EXHIBIT “A”

MASTER AGREEMENT

1 2025

INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF CUDAHY AND RICHARD IGLESIAS
THIS INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of September 22, 2025, by and between the City of Cudahy, a California municipal corporation ("City") and Richard Iglesias, an individual (“Iglesias”).

The capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both City and Iglesias and the capitalized term “Party” may refer to either City or Iglesias interchangeably as appropriate.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is currently recruiting for a full time City Manager, and in the meantime requires the services of an Interim City Manager; WHEREAS, the City Council finds that together, Iglesias and Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager, Juan Arauz (“Arauz”) have the combined education, experience, skills, and expertise and are otherwise qualified to serve as CoInterim City Manager and both desires to serve in such capacity; WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 2.04.070 and 2.12.020 of the Cudahy Municipal Code, the City Council desires to enter into an employment agreement that sets forth the terms and conditions of employment of Iglesias as Co-Interim City Manager with Arauz, including the duties, salary, and benefits of employment; WHEREAS, Iglesias desires to accept employment as Co-Interim City Manager under the terms set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement was approved by the City Council at the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2025, in open session as part of the Regular Meeting Agenda under Agenda Item No. 14(E) in compliance with Government Code Sections 53262, 54953(c)(3) and 54956(b).

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, City and Iglesias agree as follows:

I.

ENGAGEMENT TERMS

1.1 APPOINTMENT AS INTERIM CO-CITY MANAGER. The City does hereby appoint and employ Iglesias as Co-Interim City Manager effective September 22, 2025 (“Effective Date”), and Iglesias hereby accepts such employment.

1.2 TERM: Unless sooner terminated as provided herein below, the term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue through Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (“Term”). The Term may be extended for three (3) one-month periods at the option of the City, provided that City provides Iglesias with written notice of City’s intent to exercise City’s option to extend the term of the

2 Agreement no less than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the Term or any prior extension term. In the event City exercises its option to extend this Agreement, all terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect and govern the duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the parties hereto.

II.

CO-INTERIM CITY MANAGER DUTIES AND AUTHORITY

2.1 Together, Iglesias and Arauz shall exercise the full powers and perform the duties of the position of City Manager as set forth in Chapter 2.12 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, the California Government Code, any human resources rules, any departmental and other rules, regulations and procedures, the City Manager job description (if any), and any provisions under state law, as each of them currently or may in the future exist, with the following exceptions:

A. Request City Council approval prior to any action taken pursuant to Section

2.12.030 (3) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, with the exception of filling the positions of:
• Permit Technician
• Assistant Planner
• Assistant to the City Manager
• Finance Director
B. The amount set forth in Section 2.12.030 (13) of the Cudahy Municipal Code is hereby amended to $5,000, such as together Iglesias and Arauz are only authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with a value of $5,000 or less.

C. When disagreement arise between Iglesias and Arauz as to how to proceed when executing Co-Interim City Manager Duties, the Mayor shall be consulted and provide feedback as to how to proceed.

D. The execution of any document on behalf of the City, including but not limited to agreements, checks, and related instruments, shall require the signature of only one Interim City Manager, no such document shall be executed absent the prior concurrence of both Interim City Managers.

2.2 Iglesias, along with Arauz, shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. Iglesias and Arauz shall also exercise such other powers and authority and perform such other functions and duties as may legally be assigned from time to time by the City Council or are customary and appropriate to the position of City Manager.

2.3 Iglesias and Arauz shall report directly to the City Council and shall use all reasonable efforts to keep the City Council fully informed of all significant operations or major undertakings of the City.

3 2.4 City also designates Iglesias and Arauz as the Executive Directors of other Cityrelated legal entities including but not limited to, any joint powers authority of which the City is a member, or any other agency created or staffed by City, subject to any procedures applicable to said legal entity and if approved by the City Council.

III.

CO-INTERIM CITY MANAGER OBLIGATIONS

3.1 Iglesias shall devote the time necessary to adequately perform his duties as CoInterim City Manager as set forth in this Agreement and utilize their best efforts to promote the City's interests. Iglesias's duties may involve expenditures of time in excess of the regularly established workday or in excess of a forty (40) hour workweek and may also include time outside normal office hours (including attendance at City Council meetings and other City sponsored functions). Iglesias shall be classified as an exempt employee from the overtime pay provisions of California law and federal law, and as such are expected to engage in those hours of work that are necessary to fulfill the obligations of the City Manager position. In recognition of the significant time Iglesias will need to devote outside normal office hours to business activities of the City, and the exempt salaried nature of the employment, Iglesias is permitted to exercise a flexible work schedule. However, consistent with this flexibility and Iglesias's participation in activities out of the office, Iglesias will be expected to keep office hours at the Cudahy City Hall, 5220 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, CA 90201 (“City Hall”) during the days that City Hall is open during normal business hours.

3.2 Iglesias agrees not to become otherwise employed nor engage in any outside business activities while this Agreement is in effect without the prior written approval of the City Council. For purposes of this Agreement, outside business activities means any outside employment or any outside commercial activity which actually or potentially interferes with or poses a conflict with Iglesias’s position as Co-Interim City Manager, or which would otherwise constitute a violation of state or federal laws, including but not limited to the California Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000) and Government Code Section 1090. Further, Iglesias shall not, during the term of this Agreement, individually, as a partner, joint venture, officer or shareholder, invest or participate in any business venture conducting business in the City of Cudahy (except for stock ownership in any company whose capital stock is publicly held and regularly traded) without prior approval of the City Council.

3.3 For and during the Term of this Agreement, Iglesias further agrees, except for a personal residence or residential property acquired or held for future use as Iglesias’s personal residence, not to invest in any other real estate property improvements within the City without the prior consent of the City Council.

3.4 Iglesias shall also comply with the conflict of interest provisions of the California Government Code and any conflict of interest code applicable to Iglesias’s City employment. Such compliance includes submitting to the City Clerk a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest at the time of appointment, annually thereafter,

4 and at the time of separation from the position.

3.5 In the case that Iglesias becomes permanently disabled or is otherwise unable to perform his duties without reasonable accommodations because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity, or health for a period of two consecutive weeks, the City Council shall have the option to terminate this Agreement and no severance shall be entitled to Iglesias.

3.6 Iglesias agrees to comply with all applicable ethical standards having the force of state law.

IV.

COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

4.1 The City shall provide the Co-Interim City Managers with the compensation and benefits as specified in Section 5 (Salary and Benefits) of this Agreement.

4.2 General Expenses. City recognizes that Iglesias may incur certain expenses of a non-personal and job-related nature. Accordingly, the City shall pay for or provide Iglesias reimbursement for all actual and necessary business expenses, as approved by the City Council. Iglesias shall submit request for reimbursement to the City Council prior to the expense being incurred. Failure to submit expenses prior to incurring them shall result in an immediate denial of the reimbursement.

Such expenses shall be incurred, submitted, and reimbursed in compliance with any applicable limitations or restrictions under California state law, as well as any City-approved travel and reimbursement policies as the same may be amended from time to time by the City Council. All expenses must be supported by documentation meeting City's normal requirements and must be submitted within any time limits established by City.

V.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

5.1 RATE OF PAY. For all services performed by Iglesias as Co-Interim City Manager under this Agreement, City shall pay Iglesias a total of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) (“Salary”). This Salary shall be paid at the rate of $19.53 per hour according to the payroll schedule in place for City employees, subject to the limitations provided below. Iglesias’s compensation is for all hours worked and for all services under this Agreement, including those as Executive Directors or involving any other position, office or appointment associated with the City. Iglesias shall be exempt from the overtime pay provisions of California law (if any) and federal law.

5.2 BENEFITS. Iglesias shall continue to receive his same benefits provided by the City to employees, including without limitation health, dental, or vision insurance coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and similar benefits.

Iglesias shall receive no additional benefits under the Term of this Agreement.

5.3 HOLIDAYS. Iglesias shall be entitled to the same paid Holidays as was made

5 available prior to this Agreement.

5.4 BONDING. City shall bear the full costs of any fidelity or other bonds required of Iglesias (if any) under any law or ordinance for the services rendered under this Agreement.

VI.

INDEMNIFICATION

6.1 Except as otherwise permitted, provided, limited, or required by law, including without limitation California Government Code Sections 825, 995, and 995.2 through 995.8, the City will defend and pay any costs and judgments assessed against Iglesias arising out of an act or omission by Iglesias occurring in the course and scope of Iglesias’s performance of the Co-Interim City Manager duties under this Agreement.

6.2 Any and all defense payments or other benefits which may be provided to Iglesias under this Agreement upon termination or in the event of an investigation shall be subject to and interpreted to comply with the limitations set forth in Government Code Sections 53243 through 54244, including, without limitation, the obligation of Iglesias to reimburse the City for any funds paid should Iglesias be convicted of a crime involving an abuse of office or position as defined in Government Code Section 53243.4.

VII.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

7.1 Consistent with California Government Code Section 36506, Iglesias is an “at-will” employee and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of City to terminate this Agreement and the employment of Iglesias and/or remove Iglesias as Co-Interim City Manager for convenience and without cause, upon written notice. Upon termination, the employment relationship shall end, and City shall pay Iglesias for all services through the effective date of termination. Iglesias acknowledges and agrees that Iglesias shall have no right to any additional compensation or payment, except as provided in Section 5 (Salary and Benefits) above.

7.2 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the City Council, under such circumstance, from immediately terminating this Agreement and Iglesias’s employment with the City at any time for cause as provided under Section 8 (Termination) of this Agreement, below.

7.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of Iglesias to resign from Iglesias’s employment with City, subject only to Iglesias providing ten (10) calendar days prior written notice to the City Council, unless the Parties mutually agree to waive or alter the time required for such notice. If Iglesias voluntarily resigns his position as Co-Interim City Manager, he shall not be entitled to any severance payment.

6 VIII.

TERMINATION

8.1 BY CITY. This Agreement may be terminated by City for any reason, fifteen (15) days after providing written notice to Iglesias of such termination. City's only obligation in the event of such termination will be payment to Iglesias for all compensation then due and owing as set forth in Section 5 (Salary and Benefits) up to and including the effective date of termination. However, this Agreement may be terminated immediately if necessitated by changes to CalPERS statutory or regulatory requirements.

8.2 BY IGLESIAS. This Agreement may be terminated by Iglesias for any reason twenty (20) days after providing written notice to City of such termination. City shall have the option, in its complete discretion, to make Iglesias’s termination effective at any time prior to the end of such period, provided City pays Iglesias all compensation as set forth in Section 5 (Salary and Benefits) then due and owing through the last day actually worked.

8.3 NO NOTICE FOR EXPIRATION. Nothing in this Section 8 shall be construed to require either party to give advance written notice for the Agreement to expire as set forth in Section 1.2 (Term), above.

8.4 TERMINATION OBLIGATIONS. Iglesias hereby agrees that all property, including, without limitation, all equipment, tangible proprietary information, documents, records, notes, contracts, and computer-generated materials furnished to or prepared by their incident to their employment belongs to City and shall be returned promptly to City upon termination of Iglesias’s employment. Iglesias’s obligations under this subsection shall survive the termination of their employment and the expiration of this Agreement.

8.5 EMPLOYMENT AFTER TERMINATION. After the Term has expired, or either Party has terminated pursuant to Section 8 (Termination), Iglesias will continue to be employed by the City as City Clerk. Nothing in this Agreement shall alter the City Clerk position that Iglesias currently holds.

IX.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

9.1 Iglesias acknowledges and agrees that in the performance of Co-Interim City Manager duties, the City discloses and entrusts Iglesias with certain confidential or proprietary information. Iglesias agrees not to directly or indirectly disclose or use at any time any such information, whether it be in the form of records, lists, data, personnel information, reports or otherwise, of a business or technical nature, which was acquired or viewed by Iglesias during his relationship with the City unless such disclosure is authorized by the City in writing, required by law, or required in the performance of the duties of Co-Interim City Manager. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

X.

7 GENERAL PROVISIONS

10.1 INTEGRATION. This Agreement sets forth the final, complete and exclusive Agreement between City and Iglesias relating to the employment of Iglesias by City as Co-Interim City Manager. Any prior discussions, agreements or representations by or between the Parties are merged into and rendered null and void by this Agreement. The Parties by mutual written agreement may amend any provision of this Agreement during the life of the Agreement. Such amendments shall be incorporated and made a part of this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Iglesias acknowledges that, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Iglesias’s employment as Co-Interim City Manager is subject to City's generally applicable rules and policies pertaining to employment matters, such as but not limited to those addressing equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace as they currently or may in the future exist.

10.2 REPRESENTATIONS. Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or written, have been made by any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any Party, which is not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding on either Party. Iglesias acknowledges that, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Iglesias’s employment is subject to City's generally applicable rules and policies pertaining to employment matters, such as those addressing equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace.

10.3 AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may only be amended by a writing approved by the City Council and signed by City and Iglesias.

10.4 BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding on the City and Iglesias.

10.5 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect in all other circumstances.

10.6 PREVAILING PARTY ATTORNEYS' FEES. In any action to enforce this Agreement or resolve any dispute or controversy arising under the terms and conditions hereof, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to payment of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

10.7 CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed pursuant to and in accordance with the local laws of the State of California and all applicable City Codes, Ordinances and Resolutions. The Parties agree that venue shall be in Los Angeles County, California.

10.8 DRAFTING OF AGREEMENT. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that although this Agreement has been drafted by City's legal counsel, Iglesias has

8 reviewed, or had an opportunity to review the terms of this Agreement with Iglesias’s legal counsel. Consequently, the doctrine that ambiguities in an agreement should be resolved against the drafting Party, shall not be employed in connection with this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with its fair meaning.

10.9 INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF AGREEMENT. Iglesias acknowledges that he has had the opportunity and has conducted an independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement. Iglesias acknowledges that he has made an independent judgment upon the financial and legal effects of this Agreement and has not relied upon any representation of City, its officers, agents, or employees other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

10.10 NOTICES. Any notice given to City under this Agreement shall be given in writing to City, by personal service, by overnight delivery service providing confirmation of delivery, or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Director of Human Resources at the City's then principal place of business. Any such notice to Iglesias shall be given in a like manner and, if deposited with an overnight delivery service or mailed, shall be addressed to Iglesias at his home addresses then shown in City's files. For the purpose of determining compliance with any time limit in this Agreement, a notice shall be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery, if served personally on the Party to whom notice is to be given, (b) on the next delivery day following deposit with an overnight delivery service, or (c) on the third calendar day after mailing, if mailed to the Party to whom the notice is to be given in the manner provided in this paragraph.

10.11 VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT. Iglesias represents and warrants that he has read carefully and fully understands all the provisions of this Agreement, that he is free to enter into this Agreement and to render the services described in it, that his entering into and performing under this Agreement will not breach or violate or conflict with any other agreement (written or oral) to which Iglesias is a Party, and that Iglesias has had an opportunity to consult with legal counsel prior to entering into this Agreement and has either done so or voluntarily chosen not to do so.

Iglesias is voluntarily entering into this Agreement. The City represents and warrants that it has the right and power to enter into this Agreement. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)

9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.

CITY OF CUDAHY
By:

Elizabeth Alcantar Loza, Mayor

Date:_______________________

RICHARD IGLESIAS
By:

Name:

Date:_______________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: _____
Stephanie A. Arechiga, City Attorney
Date:____________________________

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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Juan Arauz and Richard Iglesias, City Managers
By: Richard Iglesias, City Clerk
Subject: Creation and Appointment of Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to:

1. Consider creating an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, establish the scope of the Committee, define a start and end date of the Committee, along with the reporting requirements by the Committee; and

2. Appoint two council members to serve on the Committee.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On November 4, 2025, Council Member Fuentes requested the creation of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee.

Ad Hoc Committees are formed to discuss specific topics, recommend policy, provide feedback to the City Manager, and report out to City Council during its regularly scheduled meetings.

Ad hoc committees are advisory committees with no decision-making power, consisting of less than a quorum of the City Council. Ad hoc committees are created for a short-term goal and have clear and defined parameters for the purpose of the Committee. Due to their advisory nature, these committees are not subject to the Brown Act's noticing or posting requirements; they are not open to the public as long as they are not serial meetings. Once the purpose of the Committee is fulfilled, their recommendations are presented to the City Council for final decisions, and the Committee is then dissolved.

Item Number
14A

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CONCLUSION
The City Council is recommended to:

1. Consider creating an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee;

2. Establish a clear scope of the nature and end goal for the Committee;

3. Establish guidelines for the reporting to the Council by the Committee;

4. Establish a term of the committee; and

5. Appoint two Council Members to the Committee.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
No correlation to the strategic plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

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STAFF REPORT
Date: November 18, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Stephanie Arechiga, City Attorney
Subject: Consideration to Approve the City Manager Employment Agreement Between the City of Cudahy and Christopher R. Lopez

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to appoint Christopher R. Lopez as City Manager starting January 14, 2026, and approve the City Manager Employment Agreement Between the City of Cudahy and Christopher R. Lopez.

BACKGROUND
On July 15, 2025, the City Council approved an agreement with HR Dynamics & Performance Management Inc. to oversee the recruitment for a new permanent City Manager. On October 19, 2025, the City Council conducted interviews with qualified candidates for the City Manager position and identified Christopher R. Lopez (“Mr. Lopez”) as a top finalist for the City Manager position.

The proposed contract, attached as Attachment A, provides that Mr. Lopez shall serve as City Manager for three years beginning January 14, 2026. Mr. Lopez will earn an annual salary of $245,000, along with full medical benefits, an automobile allowance in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350) per month. The City will also be contributing fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) into a qualified Section 457 Plan maintained by the City.

Staff recommends that the City Council appoint Christopher R. Lopez as City Manager starting January 14, 2026, and approve an employment agreement between the City of Cudahy and Christopher R. Lopez for City Manager services.

Item Number
14B

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FINANCIAL IMPACT
The funds that will pay the proposed City Manager salary have been budgeted under the City Manager budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

ATTACHMENTS
A. City Manager Employment Agreement Between the City of Cudahy and Christopher R. Lopez

1 CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CUDAHY AND CHRISTOPHER R. LOPEZ
This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 14, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of Cudahy, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and Christopher R. Lopez, an individual (“Employee”). The capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both City and Employee and the capitalized term “Party” may refer to either City or Employee interchangeably as appropriate.

RECITALS
A. The City of Cudahy requires the services of a City Manager.

B. The City Council finds that Employee has the necessary education, experience, skills, and expertise and is otherwise qualified to serve as City Manager and desires to serve in such capacity.

C. In accordance with Sections 2.04.070 and 2.12.020 of the Cudahy Municipal Code, the City Council desires to enter into an employment agreement that sets forth the terms and conditions of employment of Employee as City Manager, including the duties, salary, and benefits of employment.

D. Employee desires to accept employment as City Manager under the terms set forth herein.

E. This Agreement was approved by the City Council at Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025, in open session as part of the Regular Meeting Agenda under Agenda Item No. 14(B) in compliance with Government Code Sections 53262, 54953(c)(3) and 54956(b).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the performance by the Parties of the promises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the City and Employee agree as provided in this Agreement.

1. Appointment of City Manager. The City does hereby appoint and employ Employee as its City Manager effective January 14, 2026 (“Effective Date”), and Employee hereby accepts such employment.

2. Term. Unless sooner terminated as provided herein below, the term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a term of Three (3) years to January 14, 2029 (“Term”).

3. City Manager Duties and Authority.

A. Employee shall exercise the full powers and perform the duties of the position of City Manager as set forth in Chapter 2.12 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, the California Government Code, any human resources rules, any departmental and other rules, regulations and procedures, the City Manager job description (if any), and any provisions under state law, as each of them currently or may in the future exist. Employee shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. Employee shall also exercise such other powers and authority and perform such other functions and duties as may legally Attachment A Page 77 of 88
2 be assigned from time to time by the City Council or are customary and appropriate to the position of City Manager.

B. Employee shall report directly to the City Council and shall use all reasonable efforts to keep the City Council fully informed of all significant operations or major undertakings of the City.

C. City also designates Employee as the executive director of other Cityrelated legal entities including but not limited to any joint powers authority of which the City is a member, or any other agency created or staffed by City, subject to any procedures applicable to said legal entity and if approved by the City Council.

4. Employee's Obligations and Hours of Work.

A. Employee shall devote his full energies, interest, abilities, and productive time to the performance of this Agreement and utilize Employee’s best efforts to promote City's interests. Employee's duties may involve expenditures of time in excess of the regularly established workday or in excess of a forty (40) hour workweek and may also include time outside normal office hours (including attendance at City Council meetings and other City sponsored functions). Employee's base salary includes compensation for all hours worked and Employee shall be classified as an exempt employee from the overtime pay provisions of California law and federal law and as such is expected to engage in those hours of work that are necessary to fulfill the obligations of the City Manager position. In recognition of the significant time Employee will need to devote outside normal office hours to business activities of the City and the exempt, salaried nature of the employment, Employee is permitted to exercise a flexible work schedule to meet City responsibilities. Employee will be expected to keep office hours at the Cudahy City Hall, 5220 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, CA 90201 (“City Hall”) during the days that City Hall is open during normal business hours.

B. The City Council acknowledges that Employee currently operates a consulting business and authorizes Employee to continue conducting such business with their current clients, provided that such business does not conflict with the City's legitimate business interests. Employee agrees that he does not currently represent and will not represent during the Term of this Agreement any entity which operates within the City or has any formal business relationship with the City. If at any time the City Council notifies Employee that there is a conflict, Employee shall immediately cease representation of such entity. Employee will request permission from the City Council prior to representing any additional client not represented by Employee’s consulting business as of November 18, 2025, pursuant to Section 4(D) below.

C. Notwithstanding Section 4(B) above, Employee agrees not to become otherwise employed nor engage in any outside business activities, with the exception of their current consulting business, while this Agreement is in effect without the prior written approval of the City Council. For purposes of this Agreement, additional outside business activities means any outside employment or any outside commercial activity, with the exception of Employee’s consulting business, which actually or potentially interferes with or poses a conflict with Employee's position as City Manager, or which would otherwise constitute a violation of State or federal laws, including but not limited to the California Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000) and Government Code Section 1090. Further, Employee shall not, during the term of this Agreement, individually, as a partner, joint venture, officer, or shareholder, invest or participate in any business venture conducting business in the City of Cudahy (except for stock ownership in any company whose capital stock is publicly held and regularly traded) without prior approval of the City Council.

3 D. Employee shall not engage in consulting, expert witness testimony, speaking engagements, or any other business activity for which compensation exceeding fifty dollars ($50) is paid in any one year within the County of Los Angeles. Employee shall not engage in such compensated activities outside the County of Los Angeles without the express prior consent of the City Council, which may be withheld at the sole discretion of the City Council. Free admission, refreshments, and other similar non-cash nominal benefits provided to the Employee during an event at which the Employee gives a speech, participates in a panel or seminar, or performs a similar service, as well as actual intrastate transportation, necessary lodging, and subsistence provided directly in connection with the event—including but not limited to meals and beverages on the day of the activity—shall not be considered compensation for the purposes of this Section 4(D). Employee shall use Vacation Leave or Executive Leave for all compensated outside activities that occur during normal business hours.
1) Employee may teach martial arts seminars for compensation, provided such seminars are conducted within Riverside County or San Bernardino County. Any compensated participation in seminars outside these counties shall be subject to the same requirements and approvals set forth in Section 4 (D) above.

E. For and during the term of this Agreement, Employee further agrees, except for a personal residence or residential property acquired or held for future use as Employee's personal residence, not to invest in any other real estate property improvements within the City without the prior consent of the City Council.

F. Employee shall also comply with the conflict-of-interest provisions of the California Government Code and any conflict-of-interest code applicable to Employee's City employment. Such compliance includes submitting to the City Clerk a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest at the time of appointment, annually thereafter, and at the time of separation from the position.

G. In the event Employee becomes mentally or physically incapable of performing the City Manager's functions and duties with or without reasonable accommodation and it reasonably appears such incapacity will last for more than six (6) weeks, Employee will be deemed to have resigned from Employee’s position.

H. Employee agrees to comply with all applicable ethical standards having the force of state law and with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and as the same may be modified or amended from time to time by ICMA.

5. Compensation and Expenses.

A. The City shall provide the City Manager with the compensation and benefits as specified in Section 6, Salary and Benefits, of this Agreement.

B. General Expenses. City recognizes that Employee may incur certain expenses of a non-personal and job-related nature. Accordingly, the City shall pay for or provide Employee reimbursement for all actual and necessary business expenses, subject to any budget and appropriations limitation. Such expenses shall be incurred, submitted, and reimbursed in compliance with the City’s approved travel and reimbursement policy as the same may be amended from time to time by the City Council. All expenses must be supported by documentation meeting City's normal requirements and must be submitted within time limits established by City. In accordance with, and subject to, City’s policies and procedures governing the issuance and use of City-issued credit cards, City shall

4 provide the City Manager a City credit card to charge appropriate and lawful City-related business expenses.

C. Professional Activities. The City agrees to pay the professional dues and subscriptions on behalf of Employee which are necessary for Employee's continuation and full participation in national, regional, state, or local associations, organizations, or conferences necessary and desirable for the good of the City and which membership is approved by the City Council as necessary for Employee's continued professional participation and advancement. These activities may include, without limitation, participation in the California Contract Cities Association, California League of Cities, Independent City Association, City Management Foundation, the International City Management Association, or other similar national, statewide, regional, or professional organizations provided that such activities do not in any way interfere with or adversely affect Employee’s performance as City Manager. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Council shall have discretion to establish appropriate amounts, in the annual City budget or otherwise, for official and professional development expenses and travel costs. Employee may not promote/market their personal business at any event paid for by the City.

D. Civic Organizations. The City recognizes the desirability of representation in and before local civic and other organizations, and subject to approval of the City Council, Employee is authorized to become a member of local civic clubs or organizations, for which the City shall pay membership dues, to the extent funds are appropriated therefore in the City budget. The City's payments shall be restricted to dues only. All other expenses related to membership are the responsibility of Employee.

6. Salary and Benefits.

A. Base Salary. From the Effective Date of this Agreement, City shall pay Employee an annual base salary of TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($245,000), subject to legally permissible or required deductions and withholdings, prorated, and paid on City's normal paydays (“Base Salary”). Employee's compensation is for all hours worked and for all services under this Agreement, including those as an executive director or involving any other position, office or appointment associated with the City. Employee shall be exempt from the overtime pay provisions of California law (if any) and federal law.

B. Annual Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Increases. The aforesaid base salary shall be increased in accordance with any Cost-of-Living Allowance increase granted by the City to its employees in general.

C. Discretionary Salary Review. Employee’s Base Salary can be reviewed annually by the City Council following the conduct of a performance evaluation as referenced under Section 8, Annual Performance Evaluation, of this Agreement. Following the conclusion of each performance review, the City Council may increase Employee’s Base Salary in the City Council’s sole discretion. Increases to Employee’s Base Salary during the Term of this Agreement shall not take effect until memorialized in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement. Employee shall not be entitled to any other salary adjustments, including but not limited to, general cost of living adjustments that may be given to other City employees.

D. Section 457 Plan. Commencing on the Effective Date, the City will make in equal proportionate amounts each pay period an annual contribution of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) into a qualified Section 457 Plan maintained by the City. Amounts contributed under this section shall be to the benefit of Employee in accordance with the

5 deferred compensation plan participation agreement. Should the legally authorized contribution limits for the Section 457 Plan exceed $15,000 during the Term or any extension term, Employee shall be solely responsible for the contribution of sums in excess of $15,000. (1) Internal Revenue Code Compliance. All provisions of this Section D are subject to the provisions and limitations of the Internal Revenue Code and its related regulations as amended from time to time. No requirement of any provision of this Section D shall be effective if it would violate any provision of the Internal Revenue Code or its related regulations.

E. Benefits.
(1) Medical, Dental, and Health Benefit Plans. Employee may participate in the City's group medical program (vision, dental and comprehensive medical insurance) in an amount equal and on the same basis to that which is provided to Management employees of the City. Eligibility and benefits will be as determined by the applicable laws, regulations and plan documents. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and the applicable laws, regulations and plan documents, the latter shall prevail.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary under the most recent, City Council-approved Executive Benefits Profile or any other policies of the City, Employee shall not receive, nor shall Employee be entitled to, cash in lieu of any benefits provided under this paragraph. (2) Term Life Insurance. During the Term of this Agreement, City, at its sole cost and expense, shall procure and provide to Employee, a policy of term life insurance. During the Term and any extension term, the death benefit payable on the life insurance policy shall be capped at the maximum sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). If Employee dies during the Term of this Agreement, Employee's designated beneficiary shall receive one hundred percent (100%) of the death benefit payment.
(3) Disability Insurance. City shall provide Employee with a long-term Disability Insurance policy in the amount and according on the same basis and terms as other Appointed Officials under the City’s current Fringe Benefit and Salary Plan, and as the same may be modified and amended from time to time by the City Council in its sole and absolute discretion.
(4) Executive Leave. Upon execution of this Agreement, City shall provide Employee with fifty (50) Executive Leave hours. Executive Leave as set forth in this section, will accrue at a rate of fifty (50) hours per year on the Effective Date. (5) Technological Tools. City shall provide, and pay service costs associated with, a cell phone and laptop computer, or tablet, for purposes of communications with the City Council and employees.
(6) Automobile. Employee shall be paid an automobile allowance of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350) per month for expenses incurred by Employee for the use of his personal automobile.
(7) Additional Benefits. It is the intent of this Agreement that Employee receive the same benefits afforded to all director level employees, except as modified herein. Such other benefits would normally accrue to other director level employees shall be received by Employee as well, unless otherwise set forth herein.

6 (8) Bonding. City shall bear the full costs of any fidelity or other bonds required of Employee (if any) under any law or ordinance.

7. Annual Leave, Sick Leave and Holiday Accrual Time.

A. Annual and Sick Leave. Upon execution of this Agreement the City agrees to credit Employee with one hundred and ten (110) hours of annual leave and one hundred and twenty hours (120) hours of sick leave. Thereafter, annual leave will accrue on the anniversary of the Effective Date at a rate of eighty (80) hours per year and sick leave will accrue on the anniversary of the Effective Date at the rate of one hundred and twenty (120) hours per year.
(1) Notwithstanding the forgoing, at no time shall Employee accrue more than 300 hours of vacation leave and 300 hours of sick leave. In recognition of this limit, Employee may sell back accumulated and unused annual and/or sick leave at the applicable base hourly rate, provided that 80 hours of accrued annual leave or 80 hours of sick leave remain on the books.

B. Retirement. Employee shall be enrolled in City's retirement plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), subject to the Tier 2 Retirement benefits formula, terms and conditions applicable to non-safety Management employees who are “New Members” within the meaning of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013. Employee shall be eligible for the 2% at 62 formula for CalPERS “New Members.” Pursuant to current law, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or City’s policies, Employee’s contribution shall be not less than one-half of the total normal cost rate, as determined annually by CalPERS and shall be paid entirely by Employee.

C. Holidays. Employee shall be entitled to the same paid Holidays as provided to other Appointed Officials under the City’s current Fringe Benefit and Salary Plan. The Holidays are subject to change by the City Council.

8. Annual Performance Evaluation.

A. Employee shall report directly to the City Council. The City Council is the legislative body that sets policy for the governance and administration of the City and such policy shall be implemented by and through Employee. The City Council shall spend time each year to work with Employee on setting the City Council's goals and priorities for the City government. Accordingly, Employee shall be evaluated by the City Council on an annual basis or more frequently if the City Council so desires at its discretion. The Parties agree that annual performance evaluations are an important way for the City Council and Employee to ensure effective communications regarding expectations and performance.

B. The City Council, in its discretion, may require that the annual evaluation be professionally facilitated by a facilitator approved by the City Council and paid for by the City. Nothing in this Section 8 is intended to limit additional interim evaluations or reviews or to limit the normal communications process between the City Council and Employee.

C. Failure of the City Council to provide a performance evaluation shall not limit the City's ability to terminate this Agreement pursuant to the terms set forth herein.

9. Indemnification.

7 A. Except as otherwise permitted, provided, limited, or required by law, including without limitation California Government Code Sections 825, 995, and 995.2 through 995.8, the City will defend and pay any costs and judgments assessed against Employee arising out of an act or omission by Employee occurring in the course and scope of Employee's performance of Employee’s duties under this Agreement.

B. Any and all paid leave, severance payments, defense payments or other benefits which may be provided to Employee under this Agreement upon termination or in the event of an investigation shall be subject to and interpreted to comply with the limitations set forth in Government Code Sections 53243 through 54244, including, without limitation, the obligation of Employee to reimburse the City for any funds paid should Employee be convicted of a crime involving an abuse of office or position as defined in Government Code Section 53243.4.

10. At-Will Employment Relationship.

A. Consistent with California Government Code Section 36506, Employee is an “at-will” employee and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of City to terminate this Agreement and the employment of Employee and/or remove Employee as City Manager for convenience and without cause, upon written notice. Upon termination, the employment relationship shall end, and City shall pay Employee for all services through the effective date of termination. Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall have no right to any additional compensation or payment, except as provided in Section 11, Severance, below.

B. City shall not terminate the employment of Employee for convenience and without cause as provided under paragraph (A) of this Section, above, during or within any period of one hundred and eighty (180) days preceding or following any General Municipal Election held in the City of Cudahy and that concurring vote of not less than three of its members is required to remove or terminate Employee. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the City Council, under such circumstance, from immediately terminating this Agreement and Employee’s employment with the City at any time for cause as provided under Section 12, Termination for Cause, of this Agreement, below.

C. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of Employee to resign from Employee’s employment with City, subject only to Employee providing forty-five (45) calendar days prior written notice to the City Council, unless the Parties mutually agree to waive or alter the time required for such notice. If Employee voluntarily resigns his position as City Manager, he shall not be entitled to any severance payment.

11. Severance.

A. If City terminates this Agreement without cause as provided under Section 10(A), above, (thereby terminating Employee's employment), prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement or any extension term and while Employee is willing and able to perform the City Manager's duties under this Agreement, the City shall pay Employee a lump sum payment, the total sum consisting of six (6) months compensation as defined in Section 6, Salary and Benefits, including the following: basic compensation at the current rate of pay, six (6) months of medical stipend equal to the City’s current medical/dental plan coverage at the family rate, 100% employer’s contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (for six months), group term life insurance benefit, auto allowance, plus

8 the full amount of any accrued annual leave, sick leave, and holiday time. Alternatively, Employee may opt to be placed on “terminal” Administrative Leave with base pay at the time of termination, benefits (including PERS contributions), and medical/dental/vision stipend continuing but leave and sick accruals, auto allowance and group term life insurance policy ceasing the day after “terminal” Administrative leave starts. Leave accrual balances will be paid out at 100 percent at the time of “terminal” Administrative Leave commencing under this option.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision or the term of this Agreement, the maximum severance that Employee may receive under this Agreement as a result of termination, shall not exceed the limitations provided in Government Code Section 53260- 53264. In addition, in the event Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of office or position, Employee shall reimburse the City for any paid leave or cash settlement (including separation benefits or severance, if applicable), to the extent and as provided by Government Code Sections 53243-53243.4.

C. The severance rights provided in this Section 11 shall constitute the sole and only entitlement of Employee with respect to severance pay in the event of the termination, other than for cause. Employee expressly waives any and all other rights with respect to severance pay except as provided herein. All severance rights are conditioned upon and in consideration for execution of the standard “Separation, Severance, and General Release Agreement.”

12. Termination for Cause.

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10, At-Will Employment Relationship, Employee may be terminated for cause. As used in this paragraph, “cause” shall mean one or more of the following:
(1) Employee’s breach of this Agreement;
(2) Conviction (including a plea of no contest) of a felony or any misdemeanor under the Political Reform Act or Government Code Section 1090; (3) Conviction (including a plea of no contest) of any offense constituting an “abuse of office or position” within the meaning of Government Code Section 53243.4; (4) Conviction (including a plea of no contest) of a misdemeanor involving a crime of moral turpitude or a felony;
(5) Conviction (including a plea of no contest) of a misdemeanor arising out of Employee's duties under this Agreement and involving a willful or intentional violation of law;
(6) Conviction of a crime (including a plea of no contest) or conduct constituting a violation of state or federal law that renders it more difficult for Employee to deliver public services to the City;
(7) Continued abuse of non-prescription drugs or alcohol that materially affects the performance of Employee's duties including but not limited to being under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs while on duty; (8) Dishonesty involving employment, including falsification of any City report or record or of any report or record required to be, or filed by Employee;

9 (9) Acceptance from any source of any emolument, reward, gift, or other form of remuneration in addition to Employee's regular compensation, as a personal benefit to the Employee for actions performed in the normal course of Employee's assigned duties; (10) Repeated and protracted unexcused absences from Employee's City Manager office and duties;
(11) Resume fraud;
(12) A pattern of repeated, willful, and intentional failure to carry out materially significant and legally constituted policy decisions of the City Council made by the City Council as a body, or persistent willful violation of properly established rules and procedures;
(13) Continued willful abandonment of duties following a ten (10) day written notice to cure from the City Council; and
(14) Any other action or inaction by Employee that materially and substantially impedes or disrupts the performance of City or its organizational units, is detrimental to employee safety or public safety, violates properly established rules or procedures, adversely affects the reputation of City, its officers or employees, or has a substantial and adverse effect on City's interests.

B. In the event Employee is terminated for cause, then the City may terminate this Agreement immediately, and Employee shall be entitled to only the compensation accrued up to the date of termination and such other payments as may be provided for in this Agreement. Employee shall not be entitled to any Severance pay provided by Section 11, Severance, of this Agreement.

C. Except as otherwise mutually agreed, any dispute as to whether severance is excused under this Section 12, shall be referred to arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator selected from a list of seven (7) arbitrators requested from the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service. City will strike the first name, and the Parties will alternate striking names until one person is left who shall be designated as the arbitrator. Each Party shall initially pay one-half the cost of the arbitration. The prevailing Party in the arbitration shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and that Party's costs of arbitration.

D. If Employee terminates this Agreement (thereby terminating Employee's employment), Employee shall not be entitled to any Severance.

13. Confidential Information. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the performance of Employee’s duties, the City discloses and entrusts Employee with certain confidential or proprietary information. Employee agrees not to directly or indirectly disclose or use at any time any such information, whether it be in the form of records, lists, data, personnel information, reports or otherwise, of a business or technical nature, which was acquired or viewed by Employee during Employee's relationship with the City unless such disclosure is authorized by the City in writing, required by law, or required in the performance of the duties of the City Manager. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

14. General Provisions.

10 A. Integration. This Agreement sets forth the final, complete and exclusive agreement between City and Employee relating to the employment of Employee by City. Any prior discussions, agreements or representations by or between the Parties are merged into and rendered null and void by this Agreement. The Parties by mutual written agreement may amend any provision of this Agreement during the life of the Agreement. Such amendments shall be incorporated and made a part of this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Employee acknowledges that, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Employee’s employment is subject to City's generally applicable rules and policies pertaining to employment matters, such as but not limited to those addressing equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace as they currently or may in the future exist.

B. Representations. Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or written, have been made by any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any Party, which is not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding on either Party. Employee acknowledges that, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Employee’s employment is subject to City's generally applicable rules and policies pertaining to employment matters, such as those addressing equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace.

C. Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended by a writing approved by the City Council and signed by both City and Employee.

D. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding on the City and the Employee as well as their heirs, assigns, executors, personal representatives, and successors in interest.

E. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect in all other circumstances.

F. Prevailing Party Attorneys' Fees. In any action to enforce this Agreement or resolve any dispute or controversy arising under the terms and conditions hereof, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to payment of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

G. Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed pursuant to and in accordance with the local laws of the State of California and all applicable City Codes, Ordinances and Resolutions. The Parties agree that venue shall be in Los Angeles County, California.

H. Drafting of Agreement. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that although this Agreement has been drafted by City's legal counsel, Employee has reviewed, or had an opportunity to review the terms of this Agreement with Employee’s legal counsel.

Consequently, the doctrine that ambiguities in an agreement should be resolved against the drafting Party shall not be employed in connection with this Agreement and this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with its fair meaning.

I. Independent Review of Agreement. Employee acknowledges that Employee has had the opportunity and has conducted an independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement. Employee acknowledges that Employee has made an independent judgment upon the financial and legal effects of this Agreement and

11 has not relied upon any representation of City, its officers, agents, or Employees other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

J. Notices. Any notice given to City under this Agreement shall be given in writing to City, by personal service, by overnight delivery service providing confirmation of delivery, or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Director of Human Resources at the City's then principal place of business. Any such notice to Employee shall be given in a like manner and, if deposited with an overnight delivery service or mailed, shall be addressed to Employee at Employee’s home address then shown in City's files. For the purpose of determining compliance with any time limit in this Agreement, a notice shall be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery, if served personally on the Party to whom notice is to be given, (b) on the next delivery day following deposit with an overnight delivery service or (c) on the third calendar day after mailing, if mailed to the Party to whom the notice is to be given in the manner provided in this paragraph.

K. Heirs and Beneficiaries. In the event Employee dies while employed by the City under this Agreement, the Employee's beneficiaries or those entitled to the Employee's estate shall be entitled to Employee's earned salary and any in-lieu payments for accrued benefits, including compensation for the value of accrued balances in accordance with this Agreement, City policy or as required by law subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

15. Voluntary Agreement. Employee represents and warrants that Employee has read carefully and fully understands all the provisions of this Agreement, that Employee is free to enter into this Agreement and to render the services described in it, that Employee entering into and performing under this Agreement will not breach or violate or conflict with any other agreement (written or oral) to which Employee is a Party, and that Employee has had an opportunity to consult with Employee’s legal counsel prior to entering into this Agreement and has either done so or voluntarily chosen not to do so. Employee is voluntarily entering into this Agreement. The City represents and warrants that it has the right and power to enter into this Agreement.

16. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment. City may fix other terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time, relating to the performance of the Employee, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement or applicable law.

17. Pre-Employment Contingencies. This Agreement and offer of employment are contingent upon Employee's successful passage and completion of a preemployment process which consists of a physical examination, pre-employment background check, and Livescan fingerprinting.
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12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed and executed personally as of the date and year first written above.

CITY OF CUDAHY, CHRISTOPHER R. LOPEZ, an Individual
a California Municipal Corporation
By: By:

Elizabeth Alcantar Loza, Mayor Christopher R. Lopez,
City Manager
ATTEST:

By:

Richard Iglesias, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Stephanie Arechiga, City Attorney