“Serving The People”
"Sirviendo A La Comunidad"
Item Number
13A
STAFF REPORT Date:
March 17, 2026
To:
Honorable Mayor/Chair and City Council/Agency Members
From:
City Attorney’s Office
Subject:
A Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 26-04 Censuring Councilmember Martin Fuentes
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Cudahy: 1. Open a public hearing; 2. Receive public testimony on Resolution No. 26-04; and 3. Consider adopting Resolution No. 26-04, provide alternative direction, or take no action. BACKGROUND Following a concern relayed to the City of Cudahy (“City”) regarding Councilmember Martin Fuentes, the City took prompt and remedial action by retaining an independent investigator to conduct a confidential investigation. After interviewing witnesses and Councilmember Fuentes, and after reviewing evidence provided, the investigator determined there was sufficient evidence to sustain two of three allegations regarding Councilmember Fuentes. The investigator detailed their analysis and findings in a written report, which remains attorneyclient privileged. After discussing the report findings and sustained allegations in closed session, with Councilmember Fuentes not participating, the City Council determined that Councilmember Fuentes’ actions amounted to violations of the City Code of Ethics and Conduct and the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations. The City Council then directed the City Attorney Office to draft and present this Resolution to consider Censure and potential sanctions against Councilmember Fuentes for violations of City policies and related misconduct. Staff Report 03/17/2026
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