City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 2/3/2026 Page 1 of 9 Final Minutes Approved February 17, 2026
MINUTES
CUDAHY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING and
CITY OF CUDAHY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY and
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CUDAHY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
February 3, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council / Agency Member Alcantar Loza
Council / Agency Member Fuentes
Council / Agency Member Gomez
Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Lomelí
Mayor / Chair Gonzalez
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Christopher R. Lopez, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, Juan Arauz, City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga, Partner (City Attorney), Paloma McEvoy, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Public Works Director, Raul Diaz, Senior Accountant, Charles Ortiz, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Janet Andrade, Administrative Analyst, Daniela Trujillo. .
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga requested that items 16 and 17 be moved up after public comments.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to approve that items 16 and 17 be moved up after public comments and to approve the rest of the agenda as is, seconded by Council Member Gomez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Fuentes.
5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Land Acknowledgment was led by Council Member Lomelí.
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respects to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
6. PRESENTATIONS - NONE
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jesus Ensiso requested a field for kids' teams to practice, mentioned that 75 percent of the teams are from Cudahy, and Santa Ana Park (Cudahy Park) is closing, trying to see if they can use Lugo Park.
Javier Solario commented that he’s been managing a league and teams for more than 10 years in the City of Cudahy, 75 percent of the kids are from the City, they find themselves in the situation that they don’t have a field to play in, they asked for Lugo Park in the past, asked council if they can help in this aspect.
Maribel commented that about two years ago, she asked someone from the City why they didn’t put a stop for the bus on Fostoria; the bus stops that were placed are at Wilcox and here at the park (Cudahy Park), mentioned there is no bus stop at Fostoria, and asked to be considered to have a stop.
Mario Domínguez Jr. mentioned that channel 11 is airing a gubernatorial debate, commented that the Public Hearing item includes regular ordinances chapter updates, regular city business, and that the Clara Bridge repair expense is good, and went through the rest of the agenda items.
16. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:48 p.m., City Attorney, Stephanie Arechiga recessed to closed session.
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Regarding Represented Employees
City’s Designated Representative(s) for Negotiations: City Manager Christopher R.
Lopez
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 2/3/2026 Page 3 of 9 Employee Organization: Cudahy Miscellaneous Employees Association (CMEA) B. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter C. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter D. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Real Property Negotiations
Property: APNs 6224-022-001 through -004, -012
Agency Negotiators: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Prima Development, LLC
Under Negotiation: Lease Terms
At 8:52 p.m., Mayor Gonzalez reconvened to open session.
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga announced that the City Council went into closed session under four items: first, closed session item 16A, all five Council Members were present, direction was given, no further reportable action; second, closed session item 16B, Council Member Fuentes was absent, all other council members were present, direction was given, no further reportable action; third, closed session item 16C; direction was given, all five Council Members were present, no further reportable action; forth, closed session item 16D, all five Council Members were present, direction was given, no further reportable action.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Alcantar Loza requested to look into the residents’ comments regarding there not being a stop on Fostoria, mentioned two future items that she submitted to the City Attorney and City Manager, the first one is the Values Act that essentially says that contractors that come before the City confirm and disclose any contracts collaboration that they have with ICE, DHS, CBP, the second one is ICE free zones and wants to include in the policy language specifying City properties are not to be used for these enforcement engagements and tracking this kind of violations.
Council Member Gomez asked for and provided potential direction to use discretionary funds to build ICE whistles for the community.
Vice Mayor Lomelí commented that she wants to continue using her discretionary funds for doula care to residents for at least two moms, asked to follow on last year's funds, also wants use her discretionary funds for scholarships for youth, supports Council Member Alcantar Loza’s points about a potential policy coming their way, noted that she City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 2/3/2026 Page 4 of 9 had shared with the City Attorney about ICE free zones, mentioned she met with the SELA Collaboration as a united front of elected officials to say that they do not stand for what is being imposed on our communities, denounces what’s happening thinking about how this impacts children including her own child, attended a press conference, the elected leaders convening with SELA Collaboration, she and the Mayor met with LAUSD’s superintendent.
Mayor Gonzalez piggybacked on Vice Mayor Lomelí’s comment about meeting with LAUSD’s superintendent, commented that they received an email from the district, that staff make sure to follow up, identify nonprofits who can participate in that training, and identify a date, make a list of any potential organizations, figure out with Martha and Region East how they can access the campuses, ordinance and resolution that she wants to bring is especially around law enforcement and transparency, first one is a ordinance on law enforcement services transparency and constitutional compliance, second one is a resolution that solidifies the fact that constitutional and community trust are essential for law enforcement.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT (information only)
10. REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC, ADVISORY, STANDING OR OTHER COMMITTEE MEETINGS – NONE
11. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Motion: Council Member Lomelí motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Council Member Gomez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVED AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
A. Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. SA 26-01 for Approval of the Administrative Budget for Fiscal Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 Recommendation: The Successor Agency is requested to adopt a proposed Resolution No. SA 26-01 approving the Administrative Budget for the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the fiscal period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27).
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 2/3/2026 Page 5 of 9 B. Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Fiscal Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30 2027 (ROPS 26-27)
Recommendation: The Successor Agency is requested to approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the fiscal period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27), for submission to the City of Cudahy Oversight Board.
Motion: Agency Member Alcantar Loza motioned to approve the Consent Calendar items, seconded by, seconded by Agency Member Gomez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 765 Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12,
15.16, 15.29, 15.32 and15.34 of Title 15 of the Cudahy Municipal Code and Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes Including the Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Codes
Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Cudahy (the “City”):
1. Open the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Ordinance No. 765, and then close the public hearing after receiving public comments; and
2. Consider Approving by first reading, attached Ordinance No. 765, amending Chapters
15.04 through 15.34 of the Cudahy Municipal Code to Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes.
At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Gonzalez opened the public hearing to receive comments.
At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Gonzalez closed the public hearing after receiving no comments.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to approve by first reading, Ordinance No. 765, amending Chapters 15.04 through 15.34 of the Cudahy Municipal Code to Adopt Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 of the 2025 Los Angeles County Amendments to the City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 2/3/2026 Page 6 of 9 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes, seconded by Council Member Alcantar Loza. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $58,082.50 to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the FY 25-26 Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ATP-001 Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to:
1. Approve the construction documents for the FY 25-26 Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ATP-001.
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $58,082.50 to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the FY 25-26 Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ATP-001 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City Council.
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a construction cost contingency in the amount of $5,808.25 (10% of the bid amount) and to approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved construction cost contingency.
Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to 1) Approve the construction documents for the FY 25-26 Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ATP-001; 2) Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $58,082.50 to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the FY 25-26 Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ATP-001 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City Council; 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a construction cost contingency in the amount of $5,808.25 (10% of the bid amount) and to approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved construction cost contingency., seconded by Vice Mayor Lomelí. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. City of Cudahy Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY2025-2029 Amendment – Request to increase funding for the Clara Bridge Lighting Improvement Project – CIP Project No. BRI-001
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 2/3/2026 Page 7 of 9 Presented by the Administrative Analyst
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the proposed City of Cudahy Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Amendment for Fiscal Years FY2025-2029 CIP budget to increase funding for the Clara Bridge Lighting Improvement Project – CIP Project No. BRI-001 by appropriating an additional $541,046.00 for pre-construction, construction, staff time, construction management/inspection services, and construction contingency from the following funds:
1. $270,523.00 from Measure M; and
2. $270,523.00 from Measure R
The total additional amount being requested is $541,046.00 for a new project total of $941,046.00.
Motion: Vice Mayor Lomelí motioned to approve the proposed City of Cudahy Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Amendment for Fiscal Years FY2025-2029 CIP budget to increase funding for the Clara Bridge Lighting Improvement Project – CIP Project No.
BRI-001 by appropriating an additional $541,046.00 for pre-construction, construction, staff time, construction management/inspection services, and construction contingency from the following funds: 1) $270,523.00 from Measure M; and 2) $270,523.00 from Measure R, seconded by Council Member Alcantar Loza. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Discuss a Request from Prima Development to Use City-Owned Site for Construction Staging and Parking Associated with the Cudahy Seniors Project Presented by the Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Recommendation: The City Council is requested to provide City staff feedback and direction on how to proceed with a request from Prima Development (“Developer”) to use the City-owned site, generally located at 8135 Atlantic Avenue, for construction staging and parking associated with the construction of the Cudahy Seniors project.
City Attorney Stephanie Arechiga requested that item be tabled until the next meeting.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to table item, seconded by Council Member Gomez. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 2/3/2026 Page 8 of 9 NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. Consideration to Adopt Resolution 26-03 Supporting AB 1537 Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-03 supporting Assembly Bill No. 1537, seeking to prohibit peace officers from engaging in federal immigration enforcement activities through secondary employment, contracting, or volunteer service and reaffirming the City’s commitment to community trust, public safety, and immigration protections.
Motion: Vice Mayor Lomelí motioned to adopt Resolution No. 26-03 supporting Assembly Bill No. 1537, seeking to prohibit peace officers from engaging in federal immigration enforcement activities through secondary employment, contracting, or volunteer service and reaffirming the City’s commitment to community trust, public safety, and immigration protections, seconded by Council Member Alcantar Loza. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Senior and Community Services Commission Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to appoint Cecilio Cruz to the Senior and Community Services Commission, Mayor Gonzalez’s appointment.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to appoint Cecilio Cruz to the Senior and Community Services Commission, seconded by Council Member Alcantar Loza.
Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE
16. CLOSED SESSION - ITEM MOVED AFTER PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 2/3/2026 Page 9 of 9 A.Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Regarding Represented Employees
City’s Designated Representative(s) for Negotiations: City Manager Christopher R.
Lopez
Employee Organization: Cudahy Miscellaneous Employees Association (CMEA) B. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter C. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – One (1) Matter D. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Real Property Negotiations
Property: APNs 6224-022-001 through -004, -012
Agency Negotiators: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Prima Development, LLC
Under Negotiation: Lease Terms
17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - ITEM MOVED AFTER PUBLIC
COMMENTS
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Cynthia Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk