City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 1 of 9 Final Minutes Approved May 5, 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
April 21, 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, Shelley Preisler, City Clerk, Richard Iglesias, Community Services Director, Brenda Rodriguez, Public Works Director, Raul Diaz, Assistant to the City Manager, Estefania Zamora, Senior Accountant, Charles Ortiz, Administrative Intern, Esmeralda Perez
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Clerk Richard Iglesias requested that item 14I be withdrawn from the agenda.
City Attorney Shelley Preisler requested that one of the two closed session items from 16A be moved up after public comments.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to approve the agenda with amendments, including the removal of Item 14I and the placement of one closed session item from Item 16A to follow Public Comments, seconded by Council Member Fuentes.
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 Vice Mayor 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
Pilar Mejia with Republic Services provided an update on upcoming route reviews to be conducted over the next 2–3 weeks as part of contractual recycling requirements. Teams will inspect select residential routes for contamination and leave new tax tags on containers, having materials that should not be disposed. Reviews will occur prior to regular service, beginning as early as 5:30 AM. The city will be notified in advance of scheduled areas to address any resident inquiries.
Susie de Santiago representing I Heart SELA and as a resident, announced an upcoming Child Abuse Prevention and Día del Niño event and requested permission to include the city logo on event materials, as well as support through toy donations for boys and teenagers. She also requested a fee waiver for a fireworks stand permit to support youth programs and scholarship outreach. Additionally, she raised concerns regarding traffic signal timing at Clara & Atlantic and limited parking at Cudahy Park, requesting review of signal operations and clearer parking signage for after-hours use.
Mario Dominguez Jr. shared information regarding the City of South Gate’s $9 million structural deficit and efforts to address budget shortfalls, including a proposed Utility Users Tax for a future ballot. He also noted high commercial vacancies along Tweedy Boulevard and shared these concerns as a regional example.
Andrew Pasmant Interim Director for Hub Cities, thanked the Council for its support and noted the extension of their contract by the Board of Supervisors. Staff were present to respond to questions regarding the TSC program.
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16. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:48 p.m., City Attorney Shelley Preisler recessed to closed session.
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Gonzalez reconvened to open session.
17.CLOSED SESSION ANNOUCEMENT
City Attorney Shelley Preisler announced that the City Council went into closed session for one item Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter, all council members were present, no further reportable action.
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Fuentes reported participation in the Dodger excursion, highlighted positive feedback on the Communications Department video and City efforts, encouraged continued momentum, and expressed support for providing community opportunities, commented on Republic Services’ availability and suggested reinstating the presence of elected officials throughout events.
Council Member Alcantar Loza referenced a consent calendar item regarding use of the city seal and requested development of a pre-approved list of organizations to streamline the approval process, asked for item to be included in a future meeting.
Vice Mayor Lomelí recognized the Cudahy Youth Foundation, thanked staff for promoting events, including the 5K, and supported continued outreach efforts.
Requested a letter of support for AB 2159 and SB 1291 be brought back for Council consideration.
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: Member Alcantar Loza motioned to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances, seconded by Vice Mayor Lomelì. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
Vice Mayor Lomelì requested that Item 12B be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adoption of Ordinance No. 767 Adding Chapter 2.60 “PRESERVING CITY PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES” to Title 2 of the Cudahy Municipal Code Recommendation: The City Council is requested to waive the full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 767 Adding Chapter 2.60 “PRESERVING CITY PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES” to Title 2 of the Cudahy Municipal Code.
C. Approval of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Month of March 2026 Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of March 2026 in the amount of $5,705,698.70.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 12 A & C, seconded by Vice Mayor Lomelì. 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. Authorization to Use City Logo for Community Events Hosted by I Heart SELA and Irma Lopez
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to authorize I Heart SELA and Irma Lopez to use the City’s logo.
Motion: Vice Mayor Lomelì motioned to approve Consent Calendar item 12 B with the addition of the SELA send off, 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
13. PUBLIC HEARING- NONE
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14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) School Facilities Use Presented by the Community Services Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to discuss and provide direction on potential partnership of school facilities/ fields.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned for partnership with LAUSD, 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
B. Discussion and Direction on Comprehensive Fee Study – New Fees Presented by the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to discuss and provide direction on the Comprehensive Fee Study.
-Direction Given, No Action TakenC. Consideration of a request by the Cudahy Youth Foundation to waive the Temporary Use Permit (TUP No. 2026-01) application fee for a Firework Sales Permit to conduct their annual fireworks sales
Presented by the Community Development Director/ Assistant City Manager Recommendation: Staff is recommending the City Council consider a request from Cudahy Youth Foundation (“Applicant”) to waive the Temporary Use Permit (“TUP”) fee, in the amount of $610, for their annual fireworks sales, and take one of the following action(s):
1. Approve the request and waive the TUP application fee.
2. Deny the request for a full fee waiver and approve a partial fee waiver determined by City Council.
3. Deny the request to waive the TUP application fee.
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AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. Request to adopt Resolution No. 26-09 repealing Resolution No. 25-12 and authorizing a corrected joint application to and participation in the State’s Homekey+ grant program Presented by the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Recommendation: The City Council is requested adopt the attached Resolution No. 26-09:
• Repealing Resolution No. 25-12 that authorized, through City Manager execution, a joint application (“Application”) in partnership with Prima Development; National Community Renaissance of California; Prima CS GP LLC; NCRC CS CP LLC; and Cudahy Senior Apartments LP (collectively “Co-Applicants”) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) Homekey+ program, for the 140-unit Cudahy Seniors project (“Project”) located at 4610 Santa Ana Street (“Project Site”); and
• Authorizing a corrected Application
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to adopt Resolution No.26-09, 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
E. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-10 Authorizing the Execution of a Contract Agreement between the City and South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc., for Participation in Transitional Subsidized Employment Programs
Presented by the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-10 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract agreement, between the City and South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (SBWIB) for participation in Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) Programs.
City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 7 of 9 Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to continue this item. Motion did not carry due to no second.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to approve the contract agreement with South Bay for participation in TSE, seconded by Vice Mayor Lomelì. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Fuentes
F. Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. 26-11, Supporting the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Youth Hub Initiative
Presented by City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 26-11, Supporting the SELA Youth Hub Initiative.
Motion: Council Member Gomez motioned to adopt Resolution No. 26-11 , seconded by Council Member Fuentes. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
G. Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. 26-12, Recognizing Child Care as Critical City Infrastructure and a Workforce Development Priority
Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 26-12, recognizing childcare as critical city infrastructure and a workforce development priority.
Motion: Vice Mayor Lomelì motioned adopt Resolution No. 26-12, 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
H. Consideration to Appoint Nathan Francisco Nuñez to the Planning Commission and appoint Gabriela Lopez to the Senior and Community Services Commission City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 8 of 9 Presented by the City Clerk
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to:
1. Remove Richard Corvera Hernandez from the Planning Commission.
2. Appoint Nathan Francisco Nuñez to the Planning Commission, Council Member Alcantar Loza's nominee.
3. Appoint Gabriela Lopez to the Senior and Community Services Commission, Vice Mayor Lomelí's nominee.
Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to 1) remove Richard Corvera Hernandez from the Planning Commission, 2) Appoint Nathan Francisco Nuñez to the Planning Commission, Council Member Alcantar Loza's nominee, 3) Appoint Gabriela Lopez to the Senior and Community Services Commission, Vice Mayor Lomelí's nominee, seconded by Vice Mayor Lomelì. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alcantar Loza, Fuentes, Gomez, Lomelí, and Gonzalez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I. Approval of Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Katherine Godbey for Public Finance Consulting Services
Presented by the City Manager
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Katherine Godbey for Public Finance Consulting Services.
- Item 14I Removed From The Agenda15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION – NONE At 8:47 p.m., City Attorney, Shelley Preisler recessed to closed session.
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter At 9:56 p.m., Mayor Gonzalez reconvened to open session.
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17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Shelley Preisler announced that the City Council went into closed session for one item Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter
18. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Cynthia Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk