Cudahy — 2026-08-04

A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of July 21, 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 21, 2026.

B. Consideration to Delegate Discretion to City Clerk to Direct County to Undertake One of Several Options Regarding Manner of Placement on The Ballot of The Ballot Measure Question Approved by Resolution No. 26-30 For Placement on The November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election Ballot Presented by Deputy City Attorney Recommendation: The City Council is requested to delegate discretion to the City Clerk to direct the County undertake one of the following voter information guide placement options for the ballot measure question approved by Resolution No. 26-30 for placement on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election Ballot: (a) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text (prescribed by law) only; (b) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text and include Official Sample Ballot Notice advising voters to call the City Clerk’s Office and request a free copy of the ballot measure enclosure (OR) that the city will be sending voters a supplemental mailing; or (c) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text and include Full Ballot Measure Enclosure Text in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.

A. Consideration to Introduce Ordinance No. 771, Affirming Planning Commission’s Recommendation to Approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2026-01 Amending Section(s) 20.88.050, 20.16.020, 20.20.020, 20.24.020, and 20.28.020 of Title 20 (Zoning) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, to Add a New Use Classification for Data Centers and Prohibiting the Use Presented by the City Attorney Recommendation: The City Council is requested to take the following action(s): 1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; and 2. Find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resource Code Section 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”) and the state CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, § 15000, et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and 3. Waive the full reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 771 (Attachment A) by title only, approving Planning Commission’s recommendation and adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2026-01, amending section(s) 20.88.050, 20.16.020, 20.20.020, 20.24.020, and 20.28.020 of Title 20 (Zoning) of the Cudahy Municipal Code, to add a new use classification for Data Centers and prohibiting the use city-wide, in all zones; and 4. Schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 771 for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on August 18, 2026.

A. Consideration to Approve an Interim Urgency Ordinance Instituting a Temporary 45-Day Moratorium Prohibiting Approval and Acceptance of New Data Center Land Use Applications Presented by the City Attorney Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: 1. Determine the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 772 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and 2. Introduce by title only, and waive further reading of Urgency Ordinance No. 772, imposing a 45-day moratorium prohibiting approval and acceptance of new Data Center land use applications.

B. Consideration to Approve a Modified Iteration of a Rent Stabilization Ballot Measure in Accordance with Council Direction or a Prior Iteration Thereof for Submission to Cudahy Voters Presented by the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: 1. Consider alternative ballot measure options concerning the City’s rent stabilization program for submittal to the voters at the November 3, 2026 General Election, including an option to require voter approval to increase the 3% maximum ceiling for annual rent increases codified under Chapter 5.13 (Rent Stabilization) of the Cudahy Municipal Code or constructive repeal thereof and requiring 2/3 approval of the full membership of the City Council to otherwise amend or repeal Chapter 5.13; 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. 5. Authorize Council Member(s) to prepare and submit a written ballot argument in favor of or against the Measure by the August 14, 2026 deadline, if a resolution is adopted. 6. Take such additional related action that may be desirable. Three-Quarter Percent (3/4%) Transactions and Use Tax Indefinitely, Unless Repealed by Voters, Presented by the Mayor and Vice Mayor Recommendation: The Cudahy City Council (“City Council”) is requested to: 1. Consider Mayor Gonzalez’s and Vice Mayor Lomelí’s written argument in favor of the ballot measure (“Measure”) extending the and use tax indefinitely, unless repealed by voters; and 2. Take one of the following actions: a. Approve the written argument in favor of the Measure as presented and direct staff to submit it to the City Clerk; b. Approve the written argument in favor of the Measure with revisions and direct staff to submit it to the City Clerk; c. Reject the written argument and request that the Mayor and Vice Mayor prepare a new argument, which they may submit to the City Clerk by the August 14, 2026 deadline; or d. Choose not to submit an argument; and 3. Designate the members of the City Council who will sign the written argument in favor of the Measure if the City Council moves forward with an argument; and 4. Take such additional related action that may be desirable.

D. Adopt Resolution No. 26-35 Ratifying and Authorizing the County of Los Angeles Department of Presented by the Administrative Analyst Recommendation: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 26-35 ratifying and authorizing the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works (County) to submit an Oil Payment Program (OPP) grant application on

E. 90-day Report Back Regarding Resolution No. 26-12 Recognizing Child Care as Critical City Presented by the Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: The City Council is requested to: 1. Receive the 90-day report regarding staff's review of child care-related initiatives pursuant to Section 7 of Resolution No. 26-12; and 2. Direct staff to explore the following and report back at the first meeting in October 2026 a. Partnership opportunities identified by the League of California Cities; and b. Coordinate a meeting with Birthworkers of Color to obtain input on local childcare needs with the Mayor and/or Vice Mayor in the discussion; and c. Inquire with educational institutions about their willingness to offer child development courses at City facilities; and d. Identify how other cities have successfully secured and received grant funding for child care-related programs and initiatives.

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

B. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel to Discuss Matter Involving Potential Litigation – One Matter RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION