Leonard Mendoza Mayor
Oralia Rebollo Mayor Pro Tem
Hugo Argumedo Councilmember
Ivan Altamirano Councilmember
John Soria Councilmember
Commerce City Hall
Council Chambers
5655 Jillson Street
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323)722-4805
Fax: (323) 726-6231
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 - 5:00 PM
CONCURRENT JOINT MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE, JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE GOVERNING BODY
OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Agenda
To protect public health, this meeting is being held in accordance with AB 361, Government Code section 54954(e)(1) (A). Given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Los Angeles County Health Department recommendation for social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with Cal OSHA requirements for social distancing, the City will be conducting public meetings via video/teleconferencing and there will be no physical location available for this meeting. To participate in the City of Commerce ‘public meetings and provide public comment during the COVID-19 public health emergency, please follow these steps:
1. Watch or Listen: Meetings are broadcast/streamed live on the City of Commerce’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Commerce-123903054365151/?ref. Archived, on-demand video of each meeting is maintained on the City’s Facebook as part of the public record.
2. Submit Comments before the Meeting: Members of the public can provide public comment by sending an e-mail to [email protected] for City Council meetings, and the comment will be read during Public Comment portion.
3. Live Remote Public Comments: Members of the public may submit live public comment via Zoom conferencing by using the link below. You must download the Zoom app or software.
Zoom meetings can be accessed by telephone, computer, or smart device. You will be allowed to speak during Public Comment portion of the agenda.
4. At the time and date of the meeting, please click this URL to join the Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82989826197?pwd=d0E0MlgxTjZMTVgrMXkwdnRnVVpBUT09 Passcode: 408971 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 829 8982 6197 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Mendoza
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Shumway
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Pursuant to Executive N-29-20 and AB 361, and given the current health concerns, members of the public can a c c e s s m e e t i n g s l i v e o n - l i n e , w i t h a u d i o a n d v i d e o , a t https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Commerce-123903054365151/?ref. In addition, members of the public can submit comments electronically for consideration by the email by sending them to cityclerk@ci .commerce.ca.us or participating during Public Comment portion of the meeting via zoom (please see zoom information on top of the agenda). To ensure distribution to the members of the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit written comments prior to 4 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 4 P.M., will be also distributed to the members of the City Council during the meeting and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting.
Written comments received prior to the meeting or during public comment or public hearing item will be read for the record within 3 minutes allocated time.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
1. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, the City Council will confer with its real property negotiator, Edgar Cisneros, with respect to real estate negotiations for:
A. 5476 Jillson St. (APN 6335-019-023), 5530 Jillson St. (APN 6335-019-042), 2500 S.
Eastern Ave. (APN 6335-024-046), (APN 6335-024-03), (APN 6335-024-039), (APN 6335-024-048), (APN 6335-024-04), (APN 6335-024-043), (APN 6335-024-044), (APN 6335-024-045), 5600 Jillson St. (APN 6335-023-049), (APN 6335-023-0), (APN 6335-023-054), 5611 E Washington Blvd. (APN 6335-023-048), 5571 E. Washington Blvd. (APN 6335-024-056), (APN 6335024057), and 5555 E. Washington, Commerce, CA 90040.
B. Wash-Tel Commerce, LLC concerning proposed price and other terms relating thereto, comprised of 6329 and 6355 Washington Boulevard, Commerce, California, commonly referred to as the Stahl Trust property.
C. 2143 S. Atlantic St., Commerce, CA 90040 (APN: 5244-014-904).
2. Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 the City Council will confer with its labor negotiator, Edgar P. Cisneros, with respect to labor negotiations pertaining to:
A. The Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the City of Commerce Employees Association on behalf of the part -time employees.
B. The Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the City of Commerce Employees Association on behalf of the mid-management and non-management full-time employees.
C. Compensation and benefits for the unrepresented full-time executive management employees.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - One (1) Matter.
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4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). One (1) case: Richard Hernandez v the City of Commerce, & Lena Shumway et al. - Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. 19STCV27029.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Mendoza
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Shumway
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department Regarding Public Safety in the City of Commerce
2. Commendation Honoring Norma Macias for her Countless Achievement and Many Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Commerce Attachments: Norma Macias
3. Commendation - Pastor Geronimo Sigala of the First Baptist Church of Commerce
Attachments: Pastor Geronimo Sigala
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Executive N-29-20 and AB 361, and given the current health concerns, members of the public can a c c e s s m e e t i n g s l i v e o n - l i n e , w i t h a u d i o a n d v i d e o , a t https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Commerce-123903054365151/?ref. In addition, members of the public can submit comments electronically for consideration by the email by sending them to cityclerk@ci .commerce.ca.us or participating during Public Comment portion of the meeting via zoom (please see zoom information on top of the agenda). To ensure distribution to the members of the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit written comments prior to 4 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 4 P.M., will be also distributed to the members of the City Council during the meeting and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting.
Written comments received prior to the meeting or during public comment or public hearing item will be read for the record within 3 minutes allocated time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and may be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Public or City Council request specific items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion. lf the item is desired to be discussed separately, it should be the first item under Scheduled Matters.
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4. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 10A, & 10B
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 10A, dated January 11, 2022 and 10B dated December 8, 2021 through January 5, 2022.
10A 2022
10B 2022
Attachments:
5. Amendment to the June 15, 2021 Letter of Agreement between the City of Commerce and CCEA Related to Driver’s License Requirements The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the amendment to the June 15, 2021 Letter of Agreement between the City of Commerce and City of Commerce Employees Association related to driver's license requirements.
Staff Report
Resolution
Letter of Agreement between the City of Commerce and City of Commerce Employees Association Executed Ju Amendment to the Letter of Agreement of June 15, 2021 between the Commerce City Employees Association an Attachments:
6. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Preparation of Park and Open Space Master Plan
The City Council will consider approving a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Preparation of Park and Open Space Master Plan and authorizing release of the RFP to solicit proposals.
Staff Report
Attachment
Attachments:
7. Assignment of Calmet Services Inc. Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Residential Refuse and Recycling Services to Athens Services The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the assignment of the Exclusive Franchise Agreement between the City of Commerce and Calmet Services Inc. for Residential Refuse and Recycling Services to Athens Services.
Staff Report
Resolution
Athens Letter - CalMet Ownership
Athens Brochure
Attachments:
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8. Changes to Compensation and Fringe Benefits for Full Time Unrepresented Executive Management Employees
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving changes to compensation and fringe benefits for full time unrepresented executive management employees
Staff Report Executive Management
Resolution
Attachments:
9. General Municipal Election - Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice of the June 7, 2022, General Municipal Election, Requesting Board of Supervisors to Render Specified Services and Candidate Statement Requirements
The City Council will consider for adoption Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election; requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render specified services relating to the Election.
Staff Report
Resolution - Calling Election
Resolution - Consolidating Elections
19-126 Candidate regulations
Attachments:
10. Re-Ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom, and Re-Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City of Commerce for the 30-Day Period The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution re-ratifying the proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020 and re-authorizing remote teleconferencing meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Commerce for the 30-day period pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act and AB 361.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
11. Funding Request for Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Fiscal Year 2022-23
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution adding three (3) new projects and increase funding for one (1) existing project to the City of Commerce Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approving a budget allocation for these projects.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
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12. Award of Contract to Koff & Associates to Complete a Comprehensive City-wide Total Compensation Study of all Full-time and Part-time Classifications
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution awarding contract to Koff & Associates, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. to complete a comprehensive City-wide compensation study of all full-time and part-time position classifications.
Staff Report
Resolution
Professional Services Agreement Koff & Associates
Koff & Associates Proposal
RFP
Attachments:
13. Traffic Improvements at the Intersection of Gerhart Avenue and Union Pacific Avenue
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the updated traffic improvements at the intersection of Gerhart Avenue and Union Pacific Avenue and authorizing transfer of approved related Measure AA Funds to FY 2018-19 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program account for installation of the proposed traffic improvements.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
14. Professional Services Agreement with Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. for the Preparation of Complete Street Corridor Study for the Telegraph Corridor Improvements
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution awarding a professional services agreement to Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. to prepare Complete Street Corridor Study for the Telegraph Corridor Improvements from West City Limit to Atlantic Boulevard and authorizing Project Management Services by Transtech Engineers.
Staff Report
Resolution
Professional Services Agreement - COM-Gibson
Attachments:
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15. Professional Services Agreement with Lost West for the Preparation of Plans, Specification and Engineer’s Estimate for the Median Improvements along Eastern Avenue and Garfield Avenue
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Lost West to prepare Plans, Specifications and Engineer's Estimate for the median improvements along Eastern Avenue and Garfield Avenue and authorizing Project Management Services by Transtech Engineers.
Staff Report.docx
Resolution.docx
Exhibit A-Professional Service Agreement Lost West.pdf
Attachments:
SCHEDULED MATTERS
16. Committee and Commission Appointments
The City Council will consider making appointment to committees and commissions if deemed necessary.
Staff Report
2022 Commissioner Roster-no addresses
Attachments:
ORDINANCES
17. Second Reading and Adoption of Uncodified Ordinance Approving Amended and Restated Development Agreement Replacing Commercial Cannabis Development Agreement No. 721
The City Council will consider for adoption and Second Reading, by waiving the full reading and reading by title only, an Uncodified Ordinance approving an amended and restated Development Agreement with 4Front California Capital Holdings, Inc. to replace Development Agreement No. 721, changing the name of business of an approved commercial cannabis business at 6100 Bandini Blvd.
Staff Report
Restated DA_Cannex to 4Front_w-Exhibits
Ordinance Cannex
PC Resolution - 4Front
Attachments:
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Written materials distributed to the City Council are available for public inspection immediately following the posting of this agenda (at least 72 hours prior to a regular City Council meetings) in the City Clerk's Office, at Commerce City Hall, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, California, and the City's website.
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