Cudahy City Council
May 5, 2026

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
May 5, 2026 – 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.)
Cynthia Gonzalez, Mayor
Daisy Lomelí, Vice Mayor
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza, Council Member
Martin U. Fuentes, Council Member
Amanda Gomez, 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: 847 7428 2491
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84774282491

City of Cudahy
City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

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. SELA Cultural Center
B. Open Street Project Update
C. 4th of July Updates

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.)

City of Cudahy
City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

(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, 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 April 21, 2026, for the Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Joint Meeting of the City of Cudahy as Successor Agency and Housing Successor Agency to the Cudahy Development Commission (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 April 21, 2026.

B. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of March 2026 (page 21)

City of Cudahy
City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

Presented by the Senior Accountant
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,792,631.57 including the Statement of Investments for the month of March 2026.

C. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-13 Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to a Master Service Agreement between the City and Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (“HDL”), to include fees for compliance and collection services (page 33)
Presented by the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-13 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to a Master Service Agreement between the City and Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (“HDL”), to include fees for compliance and collection services.

D. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-14 Accepting Notice of Completion (NOC) of the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007) (page 57)
Presented by the Public Works Director
Recommendation: The City Council is requested to:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-14 Accepting the completion of work performed by Hardy & Harper Inc. for the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007); and

2. Authorize City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and

3. Authorize the release of the 5% retention to Hardy & Harper Inc. for a total of $58,475.39.

E. Letter of Support for AB 2159 and SB 1291 (page 65)
Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager

City of Cudahy
City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve letters of support for Assembly Bill 2159 (AB 2159) and Senate Bill 1291 (SB 1291) and direct staff to obtain signatures and transmit the letters to the appropriate state legislative representatives.

13. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE

14. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-15 Authorizing the City Council of the City of Cudahy to Adopt a New City Council Policy Addressing a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings (page 71)

Presented by the City Attorney
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-15 authorizing the City Council to adopt a new City Council policy addressing a disruption of telephonic or internet service during city council meetings.

15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION - NONE

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Anticipated Litigation – One Matter

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

18. ADJOURNMENT

City of Cudahy
City Council and Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

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 30th day of April 2026
Richard Iglesias, CMC
City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Christopher R. Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director Richard Iglesias, City Clerk
Subject: Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of April 21, 2026, for the Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Joint Meeting of the City of Cudahy as Successor Agency and Housing Successor Agency to the Cudahy Development Commission

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for April 21, 2026.

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
12A

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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 April 21, 2026.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
No correlation to the strategic plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
No Financial Impact.

ATTACHMENT
A. April 21, 2026, 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.

City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 1 of 9

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 pulled 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 recommended changes (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 container contamination and leave a new tax tag on the container if contaminated, letting residents know what should not go in the container, 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, 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, also as CYF requested a fee waiver for a fireworks stand permit to support youth programs and scholarship outreach, lastly 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 about the City of South Gate’s $9 million structural deficit and their efforts to address budget shortfalls, including a proposed Utility Users Tax measure for the November ballot, and also noted high vacancy rates among business and commercial buildings along Tweedy Boulevard, sharing these concerns as an example that it can also happen in Cudahy.

Andrew Pasmant Interim Director for Hub Cities, thanked the Council for its support during their time with the Board of Supervisors, noted the extension of their contract, and his staff would be present to help him answer any questions regarding the program.

16. CLOSED SESSION

City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 3 of 9 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 five 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's video and the City's efforts, encouraged continued momentum, expressed support for providing community opportunities, commented on Republic Services’ availability, and suggested reinstating elected officials' presence throughout events.

Council Member Alcantar Loza referenced a consent calendar item regarding the use of the city seal and requested the development of a pre-approved list of organizations to streamline the approval process, with the goal of including it in a future meeting.

Vice Mayor Lomelí recognized the Cudahy Youth Foundation and staff for working together to present Basketball awards, thanked staff for promoting the 5K event, and lastly requested a letter of support for AB 2159 and SB 1291 for the following Council meeting.

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 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

City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 4 of 9 Vice Mayor Lomelí 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 and C, 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. 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 Lomelí, motioned to approve Consent Calendar item 12B 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

14. BUSINESS SESSION

City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 5 of 9 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.

Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to approve the request and waive the TUP application fee, seconded by Vice Mayor Lomelí. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:

City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 6 of 9 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.

Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to continue this item. Motion did not carry due to no second.

City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 7 of 9 Motion: Council Member Alcantar Loza motioned to approve the contract agreement with South Bay for participation in TSE, seconded by Vice Mayor Lomelí. 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 Lomelí 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 Presented by the City Clerk

City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 8 of 9 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 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
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.

17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

City Council/Successor Agency Minutes of 4/21/2026 Page 9 of 9 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

Attachment
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STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Christopher Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director By: Charles Ortiz, Senior Accountant
Subject: Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Investment for the Month of March 2026

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,792,631.57 including the Statement of Investments for the month of March 2026.

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 $1,347,418.18
Payroll $445,213.39
Total: $1,792,631.57
Attachment A
Attachment B
Item Number
12B

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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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03/17/26 03/31/26 Total
Payroll Check Issued 279.16 80.76 359.92
(a) Direct Deposits 126,961.50 127,046.66 254,008.16
(b) ICMA & Union Dues 1,756.16 1,904.72 3,660.88
(c) CalPERS Ret & 457 Plan 26,000.50 28,699.85 54,700.35 (d) Payroll taxes 26,058.85 24,693.93 50,752.78
(e) CalPERS Medical 72,891.80 - 72,891.80
(f) Employee Benefits 4,387.00 4,452.50 8,839.50
Total Amount 258,334.97 186,878.42 445,213.39
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(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 27 of 80
Type Issuer Amount % of Total
Deposit - 4588 Wells Fargo 2,884,274.74 20.91%
Checking - 7128 Wells Fargo 531,955.96 3.86%
Payroll - 4570 Wells Fargo 300,008.21 2.17%
Pooled Savings State Local Agency 5,705,698.70 41.36%
Investment Fund (LAIF)
9,421,937.61
Money Market Account Bank of New York (BNY) (a) 9,656.67 0.07% Successor Agency - 0688 Wells Fargo 4,362,047.10 31.62% 4,371,703.77
Total 13,793,641.38 100.00%
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
March 31, 2026
Attachment C Page 28 of 80
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 1,621,749.79 2,174,728.73
December 2025 1,173,488.97 1,903,564.56
January 2026 4,848,479.86 (b) 2,407,878.77 (c)
February 2026 1,180,833.12 1,359,464.48
March 2026 816,092.60 1,792,631.57
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
Total: $ 20,344,543.46 23,222,032.29
Note (a) - Capital Project $1.573M, Sheriff $1.186M (3 months) Keenan (Ins), and CalPERS Unfunded Liability $641K.

Note (b) - Includes $1,950,804 in Motor Vehicle In-Lieu 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 685,871.38 1,205,206.98
December 2025 777,611.77 1,157,684.74
January 2026 3,139,602.87 (2) 1,085,674.61
February 2026 748,989.68 1,101,673.02
March 2026 586,500.21 1,523,466.28
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
Total: $ 10,184,155.56 $ 12,348,672.35
Note (a) - Sheriff $1.186M (3 months) Keenan (Ins), and CalPERS Unfunded Liability $641K.

Note (2) - Includes $1,950,804 in Motor Vehicle In-Lieu All Funds
General Fund
City of Cudahy
Summary of Cash Receipt/Disbursement by Month - FY 2025-2026 Attachment D Page 29 of 80
Month
Receipts Disbursement
July 2023 $ 1,698,263.55 $ 2,043,188.80 (a)
August 2023 1,570,904.87 3,148,357.16 (b)
September 2023 1,125,855.21 1,693,834.27
October 2023 1,259,614.45 848,009.43
November 2023 1,061,252.71 1,514,985.44
December 2023 770,294.89 1,120,942.42
January 2024 3,400,198.28 (c) 2,880,738.20 (d)
February 2024 1,189,496.91 1,382,500.65
March 2024 846,479.31 1,818,213.76 (e)
April 2024 1,764,923.25 1,399,214.40
May 2024 2,994,309.17 (f) 1,090,538.63
June 2024 1,114,305.30 1,906,535.54
Total: $ 18,795,897.90 20,847,058.70
Note (a) - City liab. & workers comp insurance, and PERS unfunded pension liab.

Note (b) - Includes $1,893,444 to Siemens Industries
Note (c) - Includes $1,786,952 in Motor Vehicle In-lieu fees Note (d) - Includes $1,141,928 paid to LA County Sheriff - 3 invoices Note (e) - Includes $158,445 paid to National Auto Fleet - vehicle Note (f) - Includes $1,786,952 in Motor Vehicle In-lieu receipt Month
Cash Receipts Disbursement
July 2023 $ 913,951.26 $ 1,604,912.00 (1)
August 2023 1,069,666.17 2,784,467.93 (2)
September 2023 797,120.38 1,543,754.51
October 2023 759,320.17 710,945.37
November 2023 632,862.51 1,244,543.67
December 2023 526,471.62 679,307.44
January 2024 2,671,465.70 (3) 2,421,667.28 (4)
February 2024 740,080.40 1,107,319.93
March 2024 563,376.03 1,261,506.18
April 2024 1,187,411.21 1,169,015.14
May 2024 2,640,204.13 (5) 567,429.42
June 2024 872,580.09 1,373,988.45
Total: $ 13,374,509.67 $ 16,468,857.32
Note (1) - City liab. & workers comp insurance, and PERS unfunded pension liab.

Note (2) - Includes $1,893,444 to Siemens Industries
Note (3) - Includes $1,786,952 in Motor Vehicle In-lieu fees Note (4) - Includes $158,445 paid to National Auto Fleet - vehicle Note (4) - Includes $1,786,952 in Motor Vehicle In-lieu receipt.

All Funds
General Fund
City of Cudahy
Summary of Cash Receipt/Disbursement by Month - FY 2023-2024 Attachment E Page 30 of 80
Supplier - Name Amount Description
California Park & Recr 10,635.00 CPRS registration for staff Js Hvac And Electrical Su 4,007.17 Parts for breaker box Msft * E0300z5v75 1,200.53 Microsoft Office subscriptions Sacramento Holiday Inn 1,166.48 Hotel for staff attendance at Housing CA Conference Sp Tite-Reach 987.30 Tools for street crew
Naleo* Naleo Education 890.00 Martin Fuentes for the NALEO Conference Sos Supply 646.08 waterless urinal cartridge refills
Adobe Inc 575.76 Adobe subscription fro staff
Hyatt Regency Monterey 567.80 Public Works Institute- Director Hyatt Regency Monterey 567.80 Public Works Institute- staff Vivint Inc/Us 562.92 Alarm company
Ferguson Ent 1456 540.48 Plumbing supplies
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 538.03 Car rental for CPRS conference Discountpla 527.17 Playground rubber material
Amazon Mktpl 479.62 Park Maintenance & Supplies
Table Mountain Casino 430.92 Travel and meetings
Full Source, Llc 371.06 Uniforms
Full Source, Llc 365.35 Uniforms
Wingstop 717 347.06 Training and Education
Triple Ink Print Product 341.45 Special Projects
Amazon.Com*b59m43fq1 336.74 Equipment Maintenance
Sq *agua Y Salud 324.00 Office Supplies
Sp Arcmate Mfg Corp 303.65 Park Maintenance & Supplies
Sq *creative Faces Llc 300.00 Special Event
Remotepc 818-275-5909 299.50 Subscription
Drillsandcutters.Com 292.57 Street Maintenance supplies Lees Bbq & Boba 260.78 Office Supplies
Wwwgabpcom 254.16 Street Maintenance supplies
Amazon Mktpl 239.74 Park Maintenance & Supplies
Marshalltown 233.41 Street Maintenance supplies
Marshalltown 229.93 Street Maintenance supplies
Js Hvac And Electrical Su 218.71 Park Maintenance & Supplies Table Mountain Casino 215.46 Travel and meetings
Best Buy 00008722 214.34 Advertising
Www.Latinosforwater.Or 200.00 Travel and meetings
Pupuseria Las Conchitas 199.90 Office Supplies
Sams Club #6626 179.32 Office Supplies
Sams Club #6626 179.32 Office Supplies
Curtis Web 169.47 Other Equipment
The Ups Store 5391 158.00 Employee Physical
Business.Apple.Com 146.51 Subscription
Full Source, Llc 135.32 Uniforms
Jcpenney.Com 0001 130.50 Advertising
Canva* I04820-2902549 120.00 Office Supplies
Samsclub.Com 105.79 Office Supplies
Ace Parking 2637 105.00 Travel and meetings
Localprog* 2026 Nation 100.00 Travel and meetings
Localprog* 2026 Nation 100.00 Travel and meetings
Big 5 Sporting Goods 134 95.00 Special Event
Cudahy 89.94 Vehicle Maintenance
Smart And Final 319 86.86 Office Supplies
Paypal 82.50 Training and Education
Cudahy Sinclair 79.20 Travel and meetings
Kryterion Webassessor 75.00 Training and Education
Amazon Mktpl 72.72 Park Maintenance & Supplies
Smart And Final 319 68.59 Office Supplies
Fyf*fromyouflowers 64.00 Employee Recognition
Jims Burgers #2 51.97 Training and Education

CITY OF CUDAHY
Credit Card Payment Detail
Mar 01, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026 paid on Apr 06, 2026

Attachment F Page 31 of 80
Supplier - Name Amount Description

CITY OF CUDAHY
Credit Card Payment Detail
Mar 01, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026 paid on Apr 06, 2026
Jims Burgers #2 51.97 Training and Education
Icma Online 50.00 Training and Education
Dollartree 48.28 Employee Recognition
Walgreens #6249 45.63 Special Projects
Full Source, Llc 44.33 Uniforms
Samsclub #6626 41.24 Office Supplies
Zoom.Com 888-799-9666 40.00 Contractual
Big 5 Sporting Goods 134 39.76 Special Event
La Princessa Bakery Cafe 34.00 Special Projects
Portos Bakery Downey 33.75 Training and Education
Tacos Ensenada 28.26 Travel and meetings
Cudahy Fuel Stop 28.25 Gasoline
Smart And Final 319 27.22 Office Supplies
Pcam Archdiocese 26.00 Travel and meetings
Lumabooth 18.00 Advertising
Pcam Archdiocese 16.00 Travel and meetings
Sq *sanchez Awards 13.29 Plaques and Badges
Dollar Tree 9.95 Special Projects
Starbucks Store 67663 9.45 Travel and meetings
Dmi* Dell Sales & Servic 4.89 Subscription
32,876.15

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STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Christopher R. Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director Juan Arauz, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Subject: Adoption of Resolution No. 26-13 Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to a Master Service Agreement between the City and Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (“HDL”), to include fees for compliance and collection services

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-13 (Attachment “A”) authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment (Attachment “B”) to a Master Service Agreement (Attachment “C”) between the City and Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (“HDL”), to include fees for compliance and collection services.

BACKGROUND

1. On June 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 736, Rent Stabilization (“RSO”), adding Chapter 5.13 to Title 5 of the Cudahy Municipal Code (“CMC”) and Ordinance No. 737, Just Cause Tenant Protections (“TPO”), adding Chapter 5.14 to the CMC. The RSO and TPO went into effect on July 7, 2023. The RSO regulates maximum rental increase for certain tenancies, requires landlords to register rental units, and establish administrative procedures, while the TPO regulates evictions protections and prohibitslandlord retaliation and harassment.

2. Pursuant to CMC Section 5.13.100 (Rental Unit Registration), by July 1st of each subsequent year, a landlord must register with the Community Development Department each rental unit that is rented or available for rent by filing a rental registration. As such, in March 2024, the Housing Division established an “interim” rental registry. This temporary rental registry was established to allow landlords to register rental units at no cost while the City implemented a rental registry fee and established an online rental registry portal.

3. To determine the recommended rental registration fee to recover the City’s reasonable Item Number
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costs to implement, administer and enforce the RSO and TPO, City staff requested proposals for a cost study from qualified firms through the Request for Proposals (“RFP”) process.

4. On May 29, 2024, the City Manager entered into an agreement with Revenue and Cost Specialists, LLC (“RCS”) to conduct an RSO and TPO cost of services study. On October 31, 2024, RCS completed the Program Fee Study which recommended that the City implement an annual $126 rental registry fee and a $91 rental registry exemption fee.

5. On December 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-39 establishing the recommended annual rental registration fee of $126.00 and rental registry exemption fee of $91.00.

ANALYSIS
On May 14, 2024, the City Manager entered into an agreement with HDL to implement and collect rental registry fees. Per the agreement, HDL is paid $20 per each registered rental unit.

HDL began collecting rental registration fees for the City on May 2025, ahead of FY 2025/26.

As of February 2026, for FY 2025/26, the City has received approximately $280,000 in rental registration fees from HDL. However, in reviewing account data, staff identified a significant number of rental units, subject to the City’s RSO, that have not registered and paid. HDL also shared that, based on their data, over 50% of eligible rental units have not registered and paid.

The existing agreement with HDL does not contain fees for compliance and collection services.

Therefore, HDL is currently not able to perform those services. The attached amendment would introduce these fees allowing HDL to collect on past due and non-compliant rental units.

As stated in the fee schedule, for each non-compliant rental unit registered through HDL collection efforts, HDL and the City would split revenues 40% and 60% respectively. Once a non-compliant rental unit is registered, the City will receive 100% of its revenue in future years.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. XX authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Master Service Agreement with HDL.

STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
Goal B (Social Service), Objective:

1. Partner with appropriate agencies to ensure Cudahy residents receive social services.

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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Execution of the attached amendment is expected to generate additional revenue to the City from uncollected fees from non-registered rental units that are subject to the City’s RSO.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 26-13
B. Amendment to Master Services Agreement
C. Master Services Agreement

RESOLUTION NO. 26-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CUDAHY CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A

CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES.

WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 736, Rent Stabilization (“RSO”), adding Chapter 5.13 to Title 5 of the Cudahy Municipal Code (“CMC”) and Ordinance No. 737, Just Cause Tenant Protections (“TPO”), adding Chapter 5.14 to the CMC. The RSO and TPO went into effect on July 7, 2023. The RSO regulates maximum rental increase for certain tenancies, requires landlords to register rental units, and establish administrative procedures, while the TPO regulates evictions protections and prohibits landlord retaliation and harassment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CMC Section 5.13.100 (Rental Unit Registration), by July 1st of each subsequent year, a landlord must register with the Community Development Department each rental unit that is rented or available for rent by filing a rental registration; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-39 establishing the recommended annual rental registration fee of $126.00 and rental registry exemption fee of $91.00; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2024, the City entered into an agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (“HDL”) to implement and collect rental registry fees. However, that agreement does not contain fees for compliance and collection services. Therefore, HDL is currently not able to perform those services.

WHEREAS, it is the City’s intention to collect registration fees on non-compliant properties that have not registered.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cudahy, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the attached amendment to a master service agreement with HDL to include fees for compliance services. This would allow HDL to implement compliance and collection services.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at its regular meeting on this 5th day of May 2026.

Cynthia Gonzalez
Mayor
Attachment A Page 36 of 80
Resolution No. 26-13

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. 26-13 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of May 2026 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

Resolution No. 26-13

ATTACHMENT

AMENDMENT TO MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL

REGISTRATION SERVICES

CITY OF CUDAHY

FIRST AMENDMENT TO

MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL REGISTRATION SERVICES

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This First Amendment to the Master Service Agreement for Rental Registration Services ("First Amendment") is entered into on the 19th day of March, 2026, by and between the CITY of CUDAHY ("CITY") and Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates, a California corporation (“Consultant”). CITY and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."

2. RECITALS.

2.1 Agreement. The Parties entered into that certain Master Service Agreement for Rental Registration Services dated May 14th, 2024 ("Agreement").

2.2 First Amendment. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to include the fees for compliance services.

Exhibit A herein is attached to the original Agreement’s Exhibits.

2.3 Remaining Provisions of Agreement. Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this First Amendment, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

CITY OF CUDAHY HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC.

By: By:

Robert Gra, Vice President
Attachment B Page 39 of 80
Exhibit A
FEES

1. Compliance Services

1.1. Fees for performing compliance Services apply to all monies received for the current tax/license period and any other prior period collected (including monies received for taxes, penalties, interest, and fees).

1.1.1.Fees for performing discovery Services shall be a contingency Fee of 40% of the revenues received as a result of the Services.

1.1.2.In the event that Client discovers a non-compliant business and reports the business to Consultant (including a calculation of all taxes/fees due), Consultant will categorize the business as a collection service effort and thus apply the lower collection Services contingency Fee rate.

1.1.3.Fees for performing collection Services shall be a contingency Fee of 30% of the revenues received as a result of the Services.

1.1.4.Fees for performing audit Services shall be a contingency Fee of 40% of the revenues received as a result of the Services.

1.2. Consultant recognizes Client’s authority to waive or reduce the tax/fee debt of a business. Should Client decide to do so for a business whose deficiency was identified by Consultant, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation in the amount of one half (1/2) of the Fees Consultant would have otherwise earned.

Deficiencies which are uncollectable due to insolvency or dissolution of the business, or for deficiencies which are otherwise incapable of collection (i.e. statute of limitation or other legal defense) shall not be considered a Client voluntary election to waive, and thus, Consultant would not be entitled to compensation related thereto under this provision.

1.3. The fee shall be paid notwithstanding any related Client assistance, work in parallel, and/or incurrence of attorneys’ fees or other costs or expenses in connection, with the relevant Services.

1.4. Fees related to travel and lodging expenses are billed at cost and applied to all meetings (including implementation, training, operations, and support). Travel expenses only apply to out of scope travel and must therefore be pre-approved by Client.

1.5. Fees will be invoiced monthly to Client for Services performed during the prior month. Fees will be netted out of Client’s monthly revenue disbursement. Client will submit payment for any balance due to Consultant within 30 days of receiving the invoice.

Attachment C Page 41 of 80

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STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Christopher R. Lopez, City Manager / Executive Director Raul Diaz, Public Works Director
Luis Ramirez, Assistant Engineer
Subject: Adoption of Resolution No. 26-14 Accepting Notice of Completion (NOC) of the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007)

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-14 Accepting the completion of work performed by Hardy & Harper Inc. for the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007); and

2. Authorize City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion (NOC) and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and

3. Authorize the release of the 5% retention to Hardy & Harper Inc. for a total of $58,475.39.

BACKGROUND
The pavement rehabilitation program includes the following projects: Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004, Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006, and Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007.

1. On April 3, 2025, the City of Cudahy published the Notice of Inviting Bids for the Pavement Rehabilitation Program, with a Bid Opening date of April 22, 2025.

Item Number
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2. On April 22, 2025, seven bids were received, and the City Clerk’s Office conducted a public bid opening at the City Council Chambers.

3. On June 03, 2025, the Cudahy City Council awarded a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the base bid amount of $1,134,741 from the described above funding to undertake the Wilcox Avenue St, Santa Ana St, Cecilia St, and Park Ave Improvement Project.

4. In August 2025, critical operations were completed by contractor, Hardy & Harper, Inc.

5. In November 2025, all change orders were completed by contractor, Hardy & Harper, Inc.

6. On March 5, 2026, all punch list items were addressed, and the Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project was successfully completed by the contractor, Hardy & Harper, Inc.

ANALYSIS
The recent completed street improvements under the Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project specifically included improvements within the project limits as follows:
• Wilcox Street – Project limits between Northern City Limit and Patata Street • Santa Ana Street - Project limits between Atlantic Avenue and Park Avenue • Cecilia Street - Project limits between Atlantic Avenue and Fostoria Street • Park Avenue - Project limits between Santa Ana Street and Elizabeth Street The project scope of work for Wilcox Avenue St, Santa Ana St, Cecilia St, and Park Ave, included the construction of asphalt concrete cold mill and overlay (2” thickness), localized asphalt concrete repairs (pothole repairs), and the installation of traffic striping. It also included the removal and replacement of damaged sidewalks, driveways, and curbs and gutters.

The project construction cost was $1,134,741 and approved change orders construction cost was $45,289.55. The total authorized contract amount is $1,180,030.55. The total construction expenses were $1,169,507.73 with retention to be released in the amount of $58,475.39.

CONCLUSION
At the completion of this street improvement project funded by Prop C and Measure M, the governing board needs to accept, authorize, and submit a Notice of Completion to the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder for recordation purposes. Hence, Staff recommends that City Council adopt a Resolution, accepting Notice of Completion of the FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project.

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FINANCIAL IMPACT
The project was properly budgeted in the City’s Budget for the correspondent Fiscal Years (FYs) using Non-General Fund monies. Prop C and Measure M Funds were allocated in the amount of $1,500,000 for the specific purpose of paving the above streets. The project as developed, meets Prop C and Measure M guidelines and the expenditure of these funds are deemed appropriate.

No General Fund contribution was needed for this project.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 26-14
B. Notice of Completion

RESOLUTION NO 26-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUDAHY, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE FY 24-25 PAVEMENT

REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROJECT (WILCOX AVENUE
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, STR-004; SANTA ANA ST &
PARK AVE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, STR-006;
CECILIA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, STR-007) AS

COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE

NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

RECORDER
WHEREAS, the City of Cudahy has a Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and WHEREAS, the City of Cudahy programmed Proposition C and Measure M funds to undertake the Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004, Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006, and Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007); and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, the City Council authorized the award of a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., for the Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project in the amount of $1,134,741 under Prop C and Measure M funding. City’s Project Number: STR-004, STR-006, STR-007; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cudahy entered into an agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc., on June 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the project was funded through a combination of Prop C and Measure M funds in the total amount of $1,500,000. The project construction cost was $1,169,507.73. Accordingly, the project was completed within time and within the approved budget, and all expenses were budgeted in the City’s Budget. Therefore, the project as developed meets Prop C and Measure M guidelines and the expenditure of these funds is deemed appropriate.

WHEREAS, if no liens or claims have been filed within the thirty-five (35) calendar days of filing the Notice of Completion, retention, and any amounts due will be released to Hardy & Harper, Inc.

BASED UPON THE ABOVE RECITALS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CUDAHY, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Attachment B Page 60 of 80
Resolution No. 26-14

SECTION 1: The City Council approves and adopts Resolution No. XX-XX accepting the work performed by Hardy & Harper, Inc., for the Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project. City’s Project Number: STR-004, STR-006, STR-007; and SECTION 2: The City Council directs City Staff to prepare a Notice of Completion and the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May 2026.
______________________________
Cynthia Gonzalez
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

Resolution No. 26-14

CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF CUDAHY )
I, Richard Iglesias, City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 26-14 was duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of May 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

(NO FEE PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECT. 27383)
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

CITY OF CUDAHY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Clerk’s Office
Attn: City Clerk
(Name)
5220 Santa Ana Street
(Street Address)
Cudahy, CA 90201
(City, State, and Zip)
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice pursuant to Civil Code Section 9204, must be filed within 15 days after completion.

Notice is hereby given that:

1. The undersigned is owner and corporate officer of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described.

2. The full name of the owner is: CITY OF CUDAHY

3. The full address of the owner is: 5220 Santa Ana St, Cudahy, CA 90201

4. The nature of the interest or estate of the owner is: In Fee. (If other than Fee, strike “in fee” and insert, for example, “purchaser under contract of purchase”, or “lessee”)

5. The fill names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are:

NAMES ADDRESSES
NONE

6. The full names and fill addresses of the predecessors in interest of the undersigned. IF the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work or improvements herein referred to:

NAMES ADDRESSES
NONE

7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on May 5, 2026.

The work was: FY 24-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Project (Wilcox Avenue Street Improvement Project, STR-004; Santa Ana St & Park Ave Street Improvement Project, STR-006; Cecilia Street Improvement Project, STR-007) in the City of Cudahy

8. The name of the contract, if any, for such work of improvement was Hardy & Harper, Inc. June 3, 2025
(IF NO CONTRACTOR FOR WORK OF IMPROVEMENT AS A WHOLE, INSERT ‘NONE’) (DATE OF CONTRACT)

9. The property on which the work of improvement was completed is in Cudahy, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: City owned facilities

10. The street address of the property is: None
Christopher R. Lopez, City Manager Date
City of Cudahy

VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the Public Works Director of the City of Cudahy, the declarant of the foregoing notice of completion; I have read said notice of completion and know the content thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Raul Diaz, Public Works Director Date
City of Cudahy
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STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Christopher Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director Estefania Zamora, Assistant to the City Manager
Subject: Letters of Support for AB 2159 and SB 1291

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to approve letters of support for Assembly Bill 2159 (AB 2159) and Senate Bill 1291 (SB 1291) and direct staff to obtain signatures and transmit the letters to the appropriate state legislative representatives.

BACKGROUND
At the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Lomeli requested staff prepare letters of support for AB 2159 and SB 1291 for Council consideration.

ANALYSIS
AB 2159 updates laws related to how antisemitism is defined and how oversight is applied in schools. After AB 715 was passed, concerns were raised about unclear language, uneven enforcement, and possible impacts on free speech and classroom discussion. AB 2159 aims to make the rules clearer and more consistent so they can be applied fairly in schools.

SB 1291 improves transparency and accountability for mutual water companies (MWCs).

MWCs are private nonprofit water providers that often serve communities that do not have access to public water agencies. Unlike public water agencies, MWCs are not required to follow the Brown Act or Public Records Act, which limits public access to meetings and records.

CONCLUSION
Upon City Council approval, staff will finalize and submit the letters of support to the appropriate state legislative offices.

Item Number
12E

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STRATEGIC PLAN CORRELATION
None

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Letter of Support for AB 2159
B. Letter of Support for SB 1291

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5220 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, CA 90201
Phone: (323) 773-5143
www.cityofcudahyca.gov
Mayor
Cynthia Gonzalez, Ed.D
Vice Mayor
Daisy Lomeli
Councilmember
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Councilmember
Martin U. Fuentes
Councilmember
Amanda Gomez
City Manager
Christopher Lopez
Incorporated November 10, 1960
May 5, 2026
The Honorable Blanca Pacheco
California State Assembly
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0064
RE: Assembly Bill (AB) 2159 (Garcia) - SUPPORT
Dear Assemblymember Pacheco:

On behalf of the City of Cudahy City Council, we write to express our strong support for AB 2159. We also thank Assemblymember Robert Garcia for taking this important step to protect educators and students while respecting free speech and open discussion.

Following the enactment of AB 715, concerns were raised by educators, labor groups, civil rights organizations and community advocates regarding unclear standards, the scope of certain definitions, and the need for a consistent and fair oversight process.

These concerns highlighted the importance of ensuring that efforts to address discrimination are implemented with clarity and balance.

It also impacted the teaching of a broad range of content, as any subject matter can be challenged by anonymous complaints from individuals who claim offense, leaving educators vulnerable to being unfairly targeted.

Since the passing of AB 715, there have been reported incidents of harassment and threats targeting teachers and Muslim students, underscoring the need for solidarity, as harm to any member of our school community affects us all and threatens the safety and well-being of our neighborhoods.

AB 2159 makes needed changes. It removes a definition of antisemitism that could include criticism of Israeli government policy. It requires the Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator to be hired through a fair, merit-based process. It also removes unclear language that could lead to unfair complaints against teachers and schools.

These changes help make the law clearer and easier to apply while continuing to support safe and inclusive schools.

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For these reasons, the City of Cudahy City Council respectfully supports AB 2159 and encourages your consideration of this measure.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Gonzalez, Ed.D
Mayor, City of Cudahy
Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor, City of Cudahy
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Council Member, City of Cudahy
Martin U. Fuentes
Council Member, City of Cudahy
Amanda Gomez
Council Member, City of Cudahy

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5220 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, CA 90201
Phone: (323) 773-5143
www.cityofcudahyca.gov
Mayor
Cynthia Gonzalez, Ed.D
Vice Mayor
Daisy Lomeli
Councilmember
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Councilmember
Martin U. Fuentes
Councilmember
Amanda Gomez
City Manager
Christopher Lopez
Incorporated November 10, 1960
May 5, 2026
Honorable Lena Gonzalez
California State Senator, 33rd District
1021 O Street, Suite 7510
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Senate Bill (SB) 1291 (Gonzalez) - SUPPORT
Dear Senator Gonzalez:

On behalf of the City of Cudahy City Council, we are proud to support SB 1291, which would increase transparency and accountability for communities served by mutual water companies (MWC’s).

The City of Cudahy is a densely populated, working-class community where many residents are renters and rely on safe, affordable, and reliable water. When water is provided by mutual water companies, residents often have limited access to information and few opportunities to participate in decisions that affect their service.

This lack of transparency can weaken trust and reduce residents’ ability to engage in decision-making.

MWC’s developed as a model for homes developed on unincorporated land to offer water in the absence of centralized water planning. These non-profit mutual benefit corporations are governed by boards that are beholden to their shareholders (property owners the MWC serves) and are not subject to public transparency laws like the Brown Act or the California Public Records Act.

While investor owned water utilities are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, and municipal water departments or special districts are subject to public accountability and transparency laws, MWC’s operate in regulatory purgatory, where their end users, oftentimes renters, have faced serious transparency barriers, governance issues, and even having to pay for brown, unsafe water for decades.

Several laws over the last two decades have sought to address the challenges faced by mutual water companies and the communities they serve. Previous measures have required MWC’s to submit maps of their boundaries to their LAFCO’s, and have Attachment B Page 69 of 80
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authorized water end users to attend board meetings if they submit written notice 24 hours in advance.

However, due to persistent barriers in board transparency, the disconnect between property owners and the water end users that rent from them, and infrastructure challenges for smaller companies, many MWC’s still struggle to meet standards for safe and clean water. Communities like those in South East Los Angeles, such as Cudahy, which is home to 22,000 residents, of which 96% are Latino, 80% are renters, and 59% have an income below the poverty line, have been saddled for decades with discolored, foul, and poor tasting water that undermines their public health and dignity. These communites deserve greater transparency and accountability to fully realize the Human Right to Water.

SB 1291 will ensure community access to MWC board meetings and key records at no cost, strengthen notice requirements, and direct the State Water Board to assess how well these systems are serving vulnerable communities. For these reasons, City of Cudahy City Council supports SB 1291.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Gonzalez, Ed.D
Mayor, City of Cudahy

Daisy Lomelí
Vice Mayor, City of Cudahy
Elizabeth Alcantar Loza
Council Member, City of Cudahy
Martin U. Fuentes
Council Member, City of Cudahy
Amanda Gomez
Council Member, City of Cudahy

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STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members From: Christopher R. Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director Shelley Preisler, Associate Attorney
Subject: Adoption of Resolution No. 26-15 Authorizing the City Council of the City of Cudahy to Adopt a New City Council Policy Addressing a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-15 (Attachment “A”) authorizing the City Council of the City of Cudahy (“City”) to adopt a new City Council policy addressing a disruption of telephonic or internet service during city council meetings (Attachment “B”).

BACKGROUND
Senate Bill 707 (“SB 707”) updates the teleconferencing and accessibility requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov. Code § 54950 et seq.) ("Brown Act"), California's open meeting law.

Specifically, SB 707 modernizes the Brown Act's teleconferencing provisions and attempts to expand public access to local government meetings. Among its requirements, SB 707 requires certain legislative bodies, including the City Council to adopt policies addressing technology disruptions during open meetings by July 1, 2026.

DISCUSSION
SB 707 requires the City Council to adopt a policy addressing disruptions to telephonic or internet service during meetings. The City Council must adopt this policy at a noticed public meeting in open session, and it may not be placed on the consent calendar.

SB 707 establishes several core requirements for the policy. The policy must:
• Establish procedures for recessing and reconvening a meeting when a disruption to telephonic or internet service prevents members of the public from attending remotely.

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• Describe the efforts the City Council will take to restore service during a disruption.

SB 707 requires the City Council to recess the open session for at least one hour when a disruption to telephonic or internet service prevents the public from remotely attending or observing the meeting. During the recess, staff must make good faith attempts to restore service, and the City Council may meet in closed session. However, the City Council may not reconvene in open session until at least one hour has passed since the disruption or once service is restored, whichever is earlier. If service remains unavailable after one hour, SB 707 allows the City Council to adopt a finding by rollcall vote that good faith efforts to restore service have been made, and that public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access.

In accordance with the requirements of SB 707, the Draft Cudahy City Council Policy on Technology Disruption would require in the event of a disruption to telephonic or internet service that the City Council reconvene and proceed under one of three options:

1. Adjourn the meeting,

2. Extend the recess beyond an hour, or

3. Continue the meeting after adopting a finding by roll call vote that it made good faith attempts to restore service and that the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access.

The City Clerk would be required to document the disruption in the meeting minutes, including the nature and timing of the disruption and any finding the City Council adopts regarding how to proceed.

The Draft Cudahy City Council Policy on Technology Disruption satisfies each of SB 707’s requirements. It addresses each of SB 707’s required components, from the recess and reconvening procedures to the good faith restoration efforts and the process to continue the meeting by adopting requisite findings by roll call vote.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 26-15, authorizing the City Council to adopt a new City Council policy addressing a disruption of telephonic or internet service during City Council meetings as required under SB 707.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
As the Draft Cudahy City Council Policy on Technology Disruption proposes the use of existing staff and resources, there is no expected impact to the General Fund. However, a minimal financial impact may arise in the future for staff time and resources, including but not limited to any required training.

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ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 26-15
B. Draft Cudahy City Council Policy on Technology Disruption

RESOLUTION NO. 26-15

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CUDAHY ADOPTING A NEW CITY COUNCIL POLICY

ADDRESSING A DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR

INTERNET SERVICE DURING CITY COUNCIL

MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.) (“Brown Act”) establishes requirements for open and public meetings of local legislative bodies; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 707 (SB 707, 2025) amended the Brown Act to update teleconferencing and accessibility requirements, including provisions related to remote participation in public meetings; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953.4(b) requires eligible legislative bodies, on or before July 1, 2026, to adopt at a noticed public meeting in open session, and not on the consent calendar, a policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during open and public meetings conducted with remote participation; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cudahy (“City”) qualifies as an eligible legislative body as defined under Government Code section 54953.4(e)(2), and is therefore subject to the requirements of Government Code section 54953.4; and WHEREAS, under Government Code section 54953.4, the required policy must address procedures for recessing and reconvening a meeting in the event of a disruption and the efforts the legislative body will make to attempt to restore service; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953.4 further requires that, in the event of a disruption preventing members of the public from observing or participating in the meeting through a two-way telephonic or two-way audiovisual platform, the legislative body shall recess the open session for at least one hour and make a good faith effort to restore service, and may not reconvene open session until at least one hour has passed or service has been restored, whichever occurs first; and
WHEREAS, if telephonic or internet service has not been restored upon reconvening, the legislative body may make findings by roll call vote that good faith attempt to restore service have been made and that the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access; and
WHEREAS, adoption of a technology disruption policy is required to ensure compliance with state law and to promote transparency and continuity of public meetings; and WHEREAS, the proposed City Council policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during City Council meetings has been prepared in accordance with Government Code § 54953.4 and is attached hereto as Exhibit 1; and Attachment A Page 74 of 80
WHEREAS, the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Cudahy hereby finds, determines, declares, orders and resolves as follows:

Section 1. The Recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Disruption Policy, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1 to address disruptions of telephonic or internet service occurring during open and public meetings of the City Council conducted with remote participation.

Section 3. The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement the Disruption Policy.

ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this ____ day of _______, 2026. ___________________________
Cynthia Gonzalez
Mayor
___________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

I, Richard Iglesias, City Clerk of the City of Cudahy, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-15 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of May 2026 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTENTIONS:
_____________________________
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk

Cudahy City Council Policy on Technology Disruption
Policy: Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Meetings

1. Background
Senate Bill 707 (2025) amended the Brown Act (Gov. Code § 54950 et seq.) to require eligible legislative bodies to adopt, on or before July 1, 2026, a policy addressing how the agency will respond to disruptions in telephonic or internet service that prevent members of the public from participating remotely.

2. Purpose
This policy establishes procedures for responding to a disruption in the telephonic or internet services that provide two-way remote public access to meetings of the City Council of the City of Cudahy, as required under the Brown Act (Gov. Code § 54953.4).

The policy ensures transparency, public participation, and the continuation of meetings during technological disruptions.

3. Definitions
“Service Disruption” means any failure, outage, or other interruption to the City’s remote access services that prevents members of the public from participating in a City Council meeting through the remote access service.
“Disrupting” means engaging in behavior during a meeting of the City Council that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is not limited to one of the following:
a. A failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by the City Council of the City of Cudahy.
b. Engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force. “Remote access services” means the two-way telephonic service and/or two-way audiovisual platform used to provide real-time remote public attendance and observation of meetings.
“Remote public participation” means the opportunity of the public to attend via a twoway telephonic service or two-way audiovisual platform. “Two-way audiovisual platform” means an online platform that provides participants with the ability to participate in a meeting via both an interactive video conference and a twoway telephonic service, but may disable the use of video for public participants. “Two-way telephonic service” means a telephone service that does not require internet access and allows participants to dial a telephone number to listen and verbally participate.

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“True threat of force” means a threat that has sufficient indicia of intent and seriousness, that a reasonable observer would perceive it to be an actual threat to use force by the person making the threat.

4. Applicability
This policy applies to all open and public meetings of the City Council at which remote public participation is required under the Brown Act. Consistent with the Brown Act, this policy shall not apply to the following meetings:
a. Meetings held to attend a judicial or administrative proceeding to which the City is a party.
b. Meetings held to inspect real or personal property provided that the topic of the meeting is limited to items directly related to the real or personal property. c. Meetings held to meet with elected or appointed officials of the United States or the State of California, solely to discuss a legislative or regulatory issue affecting the City and over which the federal or state officials have jurisdiction. d. Meetings held to meet in or nearby a facility owned by the City, provided that the topic of the meeting is limited to items directly related to the facility. e. Meetings held in an emergency situation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.5.

5. Remote Public Access Generally
When remote public access is required under the Brown Act, the City Council shall provide members of the public with an opportunity to attend and participate in the meeting using a two-way audiovisual platform or a two-way telephonic service, provided that adequate telephonic or internet service is operational at the meeting location.

If adequate telephonic or internet service is not operational at the meeting location, the City Council shall not be required to provide remote access to the meeting. If adequate telephonic or internet service is operational for only a portion of the meeting, the City Council shall provide remote access during that portion of the meeting.

If a two-way audiovisual platform is used, the City Council shall:
a. Publicly post and provide a call-in option as well; and b. Activate any automatic captioning function, if automatic captioning function is included with the two-way audiovisual platform.

If a two-way audiovisual platform is not provided, the City Council shall provide a twoway telephonic service, except in circumstances where adequate telephonic or internet service is not operational at the meeting location.

Members of the public participating remotely shall be provided the same opportunity to provide public comment as members of the public attending in person, including the same time allotment.

6. Response to Service Disruption
If the meeting’s Presiding Officer or City Clerk becomes aware of a service disruption:
a. The Presiding Officer or Clerk shall immediately announce the service disruption to the public.
b. The Presiding Officer shall call for a recess of the open session and may convene the City Council in an authorized closed session, consistent with the Brown Act. The recess shall last for one hour or until service is restored, whichever is earlier.
c. During the recess, City staff shall make a good faith effort to diagnose and restore the disrupted service.

7. Reconvening the Open Session
If after one hour service has not been restored, the Presiding Officer or Clerk shall report on the status of staff’s efforts to restore remote access services, and the City Council may reconvene to:
a. Adjourn the meeting;
b. Extend the recess to allow staff more time to make a good faith effort to restore remote access services; or
c. Continue the open session portion of the meeting by adopting, by roll call vote, the following or a substantially similar finding:
“The City has made good faith efforts to restore telephonic or internet service in accordance with its adopted policy, and the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access.” Upon adoption of the finding, the City Council may continue the open session portion of the meeting despite the fact that remote access services have not been restored.

8. Recordkeeping
If there is a service disruption, the Clerk shall enter a brief statement into the meeting minutes, including:
• The nature and time of the service disruption;
• The time the meeting was reconvened (if applicable);

• Any finding adopted pursuant to Section 7.

9. Response to Members of the Public Disrupting a Meeting If the Presiding Officer or Clerk becomes aware of a member of the public who is attending the meeting through remote access services and is disrupting the meeting or otherwise preventing other members of the public from attending or observing the meeting remotely or in-person:
a. The Presiding Officer or Clerk shall warn the person who is participating through remote access services that they are disrupting the meeting and their failure to cease that behavior may result in their removal.
b. If the person to whom the Presiding Officer gave the above warning persists in disrupting the meeting, the Presiding Officer shall order staff to:
i. mute or otherwise limit the individual’s ability to disrupt the meeting, while allowing the individual to continue to observe and attend the meeting; or ii. remove the individual from the meeting if paragraph (a) does not address the disrupting behavior or is not available using the remote access service.

10.Review and Updates
This policy may be amended by the City Council at a noticed public meeting in open session and may not be placed on the consent calendar.