On the agenda: Cudahy meeting — Data Center (Aug 13)
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This meeting will be conducted in person.
Emerita Flores, Chair
Emmanuel Carrera Ruedas, Vice Chair
Jazmin Hernandez, Commissioner
Channel Ruiz, Commissioner
Council Chambers/Bedwell Hall
5240 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, CA 90201
AGENDA
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
August 13, 2026 – 6:30 P.M.
Written materials distributed to the Parks & Environmental Justice Commission within 72 hours prior to the meeting shall
be available for public inspection at www.cityofcudahyca.gov.
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.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Chair, Flores
Vice Chair, Carrera Ruedas
Commissioner, Hernandez
Commissioner, Ruiz
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Each member of the public may provide a public comment in person. In person participants must
submit one comment card if they wish to address the Parks & Environmental Justice Commission.
Only speakers that submit a comment card within the first 20 minutes of the meeting will be permitted
to speak. Members of the public are permitted to speak for three (3) minutes concerning items under
the Commission’s jurisdiction, including items on the council agenda.)
(Any person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up a Parks & Environmental
Justice Commission meeting is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Pen. Code, § 403).)
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City of Cudahy
Parks & Environmental Justice Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
6.
August 13, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.
COMMISSION COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS (Each Commissioner is limited
to three minutes.)
(This is the time for the Commissioners to comment on any topics related to Parks & Environmental
Justice Commission business, including announcements, responses to public comments, community
events, general concerns regarding City matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction, questions to
staff, and requests for future agenda items. Commissioners shall refrain from discussing items not
properly agendized in accordance with the Brown Act.)
7.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
(Consideration to waive full text reading of all Resolutions by single motion made at the start of each
meeting, subject to the ability of the Parks and Environmental Justice Commission to read the full text
of selected resolutions when the item is addressed by subsequent motion.)
8.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of July 16, 2026, for the Regular Meeting
of the Parks and Environmental Justice Commission (page 5)
Presented by City Clerk/Secretary of the Commission
Recommendation:
9.
The Parks and Environmental Justice Commission is requested to review
and approve the Draft Minutes for July 16, 2026.
BUSINESS SESSION
A.
Update on Data Centers in the City of Cudahy
Presented by City Clerk/Secretary of the Commission
Recommendation:
The Parks & Environmental Justice Commission is requested to receive an
update on the City of Cudahy prohibiting Data Centers.
B. Review, discuss, and provide feedback regarding the request from the Commission to the City
Council to consider providing City resources to Cudahy Residents (page 11)
Presented by City Clerk/Secretary of the Commission
Recommendation:
The Parks & Environmental Justice Commission is requested to review,
discuss, and provide feedback regarding the updated draft staff report
requesting that the City Council consider a policy to provide City
resources to Cudahy Residents, such as air quality monitors, drinking
water test kits, and air purifiers.
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City of Cudahy
Parks & Environmental Justice Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 13, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.
10. COMMISSION DISCUSSION
A. Commissioner, Hernandez
i. Discuss safety regulations for current warehouses in the City of Cudahy.
ii. Discuss an AI usage campaign for community members to show the negative impact using AI
has on the environment.
B. Vice Chair, Carrera Ruedas
i. Discuss Lugo Park entrance.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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’s Office.
Dated this 10th day of August 2026
Richard Iglesias, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary of Commission
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Item Number
8A
STAFF REPORT
Date:
August 13, 2026
To:
Honorable Chairperson and Commissioners
From:
Richard Iglesias, City Clerk/Secretary of Commission
Subject:
Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of July 16, 2026, for the
Regular Meeting of the Parks and Environmental Justice Commission
RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Environmental Justice Commission is requested to review and approve the Draft
Minutes for July 16, 2026.
BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS
On August 17, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution No. 22-51 establishing the Parks
and Environmental Justice Commission.
In accordance with Section VIII (Meetings) of Resolution No. 22-51, a record of the proceedings
(minutes) of The Parks and Environmental Justice Commission shall be made available for
inspection at the next scheduled meeting.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the Parks and Environmental Justice Commission approve the attached
Draft Minutes of the proceedings held on July 16, 2026, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No Financial Impact.
Staff Report
08/13/2026
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ATTACHMENT
A. July 16, 2026, Draft Minutes
Staff Report
08/13/2026
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MINUTES
CUDAHY PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
July 16, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
City Clerk/Secretary of Commission Richard Iglesias called the meeting to order at 6:33
p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Commissioner, Hernandez
Commissioner, Ruiz
Vice Chair, Carrera Ruedas
Chair, Flores
ALSO PRESENT:
City Clerk/Secretary of Commission, Richard Iglesias
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Vice Chair Carrera Ruedas motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carrera Ruedas, Flores, Hernandez, and Ruiz
None
None
None
4. PRESENTATIONS - NONE
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
6. COMMISSION COMMENTS / REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioner Hernandez requested an agenda item for the following meeting regarding
safety regulations for current warehouses in the City to see if they are up to date and
following guidelines.
Vice Chair Carrera Ruedas would like to add to the discussion about Lugo Park, regarding
the entrance.
Parks and Environmental Justice Commission Minutes of 7/16/2026
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7. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
Motion: Vice Chair Carrera Ruedas motioned to waive full reading of resolutions,
seconded by Commissioner Ruiz. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carrera Ruedas, Flores, Hernandez, and Ruiz
None
None
None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration to Review and Approve the Draft Minutes of June 23, 2026, for the
Regular Meeting of the Parks and Environmental Justice Commission
Presented by City Clerk/Secretary of Commission
Recommendation: The Parks and Environmental Justice Commission is requested to
review and approve the Draft Minutes for June 23, 2026.
Motion: Commissioner Hernadez motioned to approve Consent Calendar item A,
seconded by Commissioner Ruiz. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carrera Ruedas, Flores, Hernandez, and Ruiz
None
None
None
9. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Adoption of Resolution Establishing the Place, Date, and Time for Regular Meetings
Presented by City Clerk/Secretary of Commission
Recommendation: The Parks & Environmental Justice Commission is requested to
adopt Resolution No. 26-02, establishing the place, date, and time for regular meetings.
Motion: Commissioner Ruiz motioned to adopt Resolution No. 26-02, seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carrera Ruedas, Flores, Hernandez, and Ruiz
None
None
None
Parks and Environmental Justice Commission Minutes of 7/16/2026
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B. Review, discuss, and provide feedback regarding the request from the Commission to
the City Council to consider providing City resources to Cudahy Residents
Presented by City Clerk/Secretary of Commission
Recommendation: The Parks & Environmental Justice Commission is requested to
review, discuss, and provide feedback regarding the draft staff report requesting that the
City Council consider a program to provide City resources to Cudahy Residents, such as
air quality monitors, drinking water test kits, and air purifiers.
-No Motion, Discussion and Feedback Only 10. COMMISSION DISCUSSION
A. Commissioner, Ruiz
i. Discuss lighting in City boundaries, parks, and speed humps.
B. Vice Chair, Carrera Ruedas
i. Discuss Data Centers in the City of Cudahy
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Parks and Environmental Justice Commission meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Emerita Flores
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Richard Iglesias
City Clerk/Secretary of Commission
Parks and Environmental Justice Commission Minutes of 7/16/2026
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Item Number
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STAFF REPORT
Date:
_____ _____, 2026
To:
Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members
From:
Parks & Environmental Justice Commission
Richard Iglesias, City Clerk/Secretary of Commission
Subject:
The Parks & Environmental Justice Commission recommends that the City
Council consider providing City resources to Cudahy Residents
RECOMMENDATION
The Parks & Environmental Justice Commission is recommending that the City Council
consider:
1. Establishing policy to provide City resources to Cudahy Residents, such as air quality
monitors, drinking water test kits, and air purifiers; and
2. The City to partner and calibrate with other organizations to in relation to testing and
securing resources.
BACKGROUND
On June 29, 2026, the Parks & Environmental Justice Commission held a special meeting to
discuss emergency response related to the Lineage fire and future planning.
ANALYSIS
At the special meeting, the Commission discussed air quality, water trickling from sewage
systems into the river, the effects on the community from the Lineage Warehouse fire, and
how to determine the impact on Cudahy residents.
Los Angeles County air quality is monitored by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) using the Air Quality Index, which shows how clean or polluted the air is on a scale
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of 0-500 with color-coded levels.
SCAQMD website to check air quality.
(https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6a6a058a177440fdac6be881d41d4c2c/page/AirQuality).
Poor air quality poses health risks, especially for those with asthma and other respiratory
diseases. According to the American Lung Association, listed on their website
(https://www.lung.org/research/sota/health-risks), air pollution can harm children and adults
in many ways, including respiratory issues such as Wheezing, coughing, Shortness of breath,
Asthma attacks, worsening COPD, lung cancer, premature death, susceptibility to infections,
heart attacks, strokes, impaired cognitive functioning, metabolic disorders, preterm births, and
low birth weight.
Public water utility companies that provide services to the Cudahy community do their own
monitoring and testing of water but are regulated by the State. Water companies servicing
Cudahy residents are Tract 349 Mutual Water Company, Tract 180 Water Company, and Golden
State Water Company.
CONCLUSION
The Commission is requesting that the Council consider creating a policy for such resources
because of air and water quality concerns in our community. Having a program providing air
quality monitors, drinking water test kits, and air purifiers will help the community. Should the
City face budget challenges, it is recommended that the City explore grant opportunities or
partnerships.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact at the time. Policy implementation is subject to available resources,
funding, and partners.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Report
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