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 25, 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/83006658134?pwd=UUVuRkVmb1N1SnZzSEpwV0lDWVZRUT09 Passcode: 967941 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 830 0665 8134 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 Order N-29-20 and AB 361, and given the current health concerns, members of the public c a n 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. 5926 Sheila St., Commerce, CA 90040 (APN: 6334-025-911) B. 6364 Zindell Street, Commerce, CA (APN: 6357-018-900 and 6357-019-904) and 7316 East Gage Ave. (APN: 6357-018-005).
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 Captain Richard Mejia of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for his Dedicated Service to the City of Commerce Attachments: Captian Richard Mejia
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 and AB 361, and given the current health concerns, members of the public c a n 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.
3. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 11A, & 11B
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 11A, dated January 25, 2022 and 11B dated January 6, 2022 through January 19, 2022.
Warrant Register11A
Warrant Register11B
Attachments:
4. Approval of Minutes
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 7, 2021, held at 5:00 p.m., the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of Thursday, December 30, 2021, held at 5:15 p.m., and the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 11, 2022, held at 5:00 p.m. 2021-11-29 CC Minutes
2022-01-11 CC MInutes
2021-12-07 CC Minutes
Attachments:
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5. 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:
6. Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for Stormwater Compliance Activities
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving an Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for the City's MS4 stormwater site inspections, business compliance assistance, enforcement activities, and annual employee training.
Staff Report
Resolution
2022 Agreement - Geosyntec Consultants
Exhibit A - 2022 MS4 inspections
Attachments:
7. Resolution of the Successor Agency to Subordinate the Regulatory Agreement, Deed of Trust and Promissory Note for the Property Located at 5812 Bartmus Street in the City of Commerce
The Successor Agency of the Commerce Community Development Commission will consider for adoption a Resolution to subordinate the Regulatory Agreement, Deed of Trust and Promissory Note previously entered between the former Redevelopment Agency and Luis M Mendez for the property located at 5812 Bartmus Street.
Staff Report
Resolution
Escrow Instructions
Attachments:
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8. Letter of Support for the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Light Rail Corridor Project from Los Angeles Union Station to Pioneer Station in Artesia The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving a support letter concerning the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Light Rail Corridor Project from Los Angeles Union Station to Pioneer Station in Artesia.
Staff Report
Resolution
Support Letter
Attachments:
9. Status Update to the City Council on the Future Transportation and Public Works Facility Project and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Separate Projects
The City Council will receive and file a status update and consider adopting a Resolution authorizing separate Projects for the Transportation and Public Works Facility instead of the previously contemplated joint facility project.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
SCHEDULED MATTERS
10. Commerce in Motion Update
City Council will receive a presentation, and update regarding Commerce in Motion Comprehensive Operational Analysis.
Staff Report
Commerce Council Update_2022.01.25
Attachments:
11. Clean California Local Grant Program Application
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution authorizing staff to apply for the Clean California Local Grant Program for up to $5,000,000 for various improvements throughout the City.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
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12. First Amendment to the Service Agreement between the City of Commerce and Mr. C’s Towing of South Gate, Inc.
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Service Agreement between the City of Commerce and Mr.
C's Towing of South Gate, Inc.
Staff Report
Resolution
Mr. C's Towing - Towing & Storage 2018
First Amendment
Attachments:
13. Committee and Commission Appointments
The City Council will consider making appointment to committees and commissions if deemed necessary.
Staff Report
2022 Commissioner Roster
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.
If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public comment may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting via email to [email protected] or by telephone at 323-722-4805 no later than 9 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting.
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