Cudahy — 2026-07-21

A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of July 7, 2026, for the Regular Meeting Presented by the City Clerk Recommendation: The City Council is requested to review and approve the City Council / Successor Agency Draft Minutes for July 7, 2026. Presented by the Finance Director Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Report for the month of June 2026 in the amount of $5,761,597.49.

C. Approval of the City Demands and Payroll Including Statement of Cash and Investments for the Presented by the Finance Director Recommendation: The City Council is requested to approve the Demands and Payroll in the amount of $1,314,108.26 and to receive and file the Statement of Cash and Investments for the month of June 2026.

D. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with InfoTech Presented by the City Manager Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to adopt a Resolution No. 26-31 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with InfoTech SystemHouse for a one-year term in a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office.

E. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Willdan Engineering for an Amount not to Exceed $19,400 for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Presented by the City Manager Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 26-32 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Engineering for an amount not to exceed $19,400 for municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) compliance in a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office.

B. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the Submission to Cudahy Voters of One of Several Ballot Measure Options Concerning Cudahy’s Existing Rent Stabilization Program; (2) Acknowledging City Council Approval of an Ordinance Effectuating the Foregoing Amendments; (3) Ordering that the Ballot Measure Be Submitted as Part of the City’s November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election; (4) Requesting that The Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors Include the Ballot Measure as Part of the City’s Prior Election Consolidation Request; (5) Requesting that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Provide Specific Election Administration Services, Inclusive of the Ballot Measure; and (6) Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments and Rebuttals Regarding the Ballot Measure and Directing Preparation of an Impartial Analysis Introduction for First Reading of Ordinance Effectuating the Mandates of the Selected Ballot Measure Subject to Later Second Reading and Voter Approval at the City’s November 3, 2026, Presented by the Deputy City Attorney Recommendation: The Cudahy City Council (“City Council”) is requested to: 1. Consider alternative ballot measure options concerning the City’s rent stabilization program for placement on the November 3, 2026 General Election; 2. Find that the selected Resolution is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Title 14 §§ 15060(c)(2)-(3)), but if deemed to be a project, is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption); 3. Introduce and waive full reading of an ordinance to submit the selected alternative rent stabilization measure to the voters for the November 3, 2026 General Election; and 4. Adopt a resolution to submit the selected alternative rent stabilization measure to the voters for the November 3, 2026 General Election.

C. Discussion and direction on establishing a resolution to subsidize eligible recreation program and Presented by the Community Services Director Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to discuss and provide direction on establishing a resolution to subsidize eligible recreation program and

D. Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. 26-33 Establishing a Policy Encouraging Public Presented by the City Attorney Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-33, establishing a policy for public outreach to encourage participation in City Council meetings. Presented by the City Manager Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: 1. Receive an update from the City Manager’s Office regarding contract

A. Council Member Fuentes i. Discuss Cudahy Park Baseball fields, maintenance, and availability. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Regarding Represented Employees City’s Designated Representative(s) for Negotiations: City Manager Christopher R. Lopez Employee Organization: Cudahy Miscellaneous Employees Association (CMEA)

B. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation - One Matter RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

A. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Regarding Represented Employees City’s Designated Representative(s) for Negotiations: City Manager Christopher R. Lopez Employee Organization: Cudahy Miscellaneous Employees Association (CMEA)

B. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation - One Matter At 10:52 p.m., Mayor Gonzalez reconvened to open session. 17. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney Shelley Preisler announced that the City Council went into closed session for two items 1) Pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Regarding Represented Employees 2) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation - One Matter, all five council members where present for the item including Council Member Alcantar Loza attending remotely, direction given, no further reportable action. 18. ADJOURNMENT The City Council / Agency meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m.

C. Discussion and direction on establishing a policy to subsidize eligible recreation Presented by the Community Services Director Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to discuss and provide direction on establishing a policy to subsidize eligible recreation program and service fees for discussion: • Receive staff and consultant presentation summarizing the proposed comprehensive programs and services at rates that do not fully recover the cost of service. Recreation fees have not been comprehensively updated in more than ten years. • Recreation programs and services provide significant community benefits, including youth development, health and wellness opportunities, social engagement, and access to safe recreational activities. • As part of the City's recent User Fee Study, staff evaluated the actual cost of providing recreation programs and services and compared City fees to those charged by neighboring agencies. • The User Fee Study identified that the City currently recovers only a portion of the costs associated with providing recreation programs and services, with the remaining costs subsidized through General Fund resources. • During discussions regarding user fees, the City Council expressed a desire to maintain affordability for residents while establishing a clear and transparent policy regarding fee subsidies. -Direction Given, No Action Taken-

D. Discussion and Direction Regarding Placing Cudahy’s Existing Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Ordinance No. 736) Before the Voters at the November 2026 General Election Presented by the City Attorney Recommendation: The City Council of Cudahy (“City Council”) is requested to: 1. Discuss and provide direction regarding whether staff should prepare materials to place Cudahy’s existing Rent Stabilization Ordinance (“Ordinance”) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 2. Provide direction regarding potential ballot measure language; and 3. Take or provide direction to staff regarding additional, related actions that may be desirable. -Direction Given, No Action Taken- California (1) Giving Notice Of The Submission Of A Ballot Measure Question To The Quarter Percent (3/4%) Transactions And Use Tax Currently Implemented As A General Use Tax Beyond Its Current Expiration Date, To Continue Until Repealed By City Voters; And (2) Setting Election Procedures And Priorities For The Filing Of Written Arguments And Rebuttals Regarding The Measure And Directing The City Attorney To Prepare An Impartial Analysis; And (3) Requesting The Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors’ Consent To The Consolidation Of Said Election With Other Elections To Be Held On November 3, 2026, And Directing The Registrar Of Voters To Conduct The Election Presented by the Deputy City Attorney Recommendation: The Cudahy City Council (“City Council”) is requested to: 1. Subject to adoption by the electorate, introduce and waive full reading of Ordinance percent (3/4%) transactions and use tax indefinitely until repealed by the voters as codified under Chapter 3.25 (CUDAHY TEMPORARY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX) of Title 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) of the Cudahy Municipal Code (“CMC”); and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-30 (1) giving notice of the submission of a ballot measure quarter percent (3/4%) transactions and use tax currently implemented as a general use tax beyond its current expiration date, to continue until repealed by city voters; and (2) setting election procedures and priorities for the filing of written arguments and rebuttals regarding the measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and (3) requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ consent to the consolidation of said election with other elections to be held on November 3, 2026, and directing the Registrar of Voters to conduct the election; and 3. Discuss and take action regarding the preparation of ballot arguments; and 4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable. Motion: Council Member Fuentes motioned to for staff to return with materials revised to reflect the changes, 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