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
Monday, January 31, 2022 - 5:00 PM
Special Meeting
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/89257225479?pwd=RUhBbFRtS3phWUxqZWFCd1NKaHIwdz09 Passcode: 614083 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 892 5722 5479
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Mendoza
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Shumway
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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.
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 with:
A. 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.
B. 6364 Zindell Street, Commerce, CA (APN: 6357-015-900 and 6357-019-304) and 7316 E. Gage Ave. (APN: 6357-018-005)
2. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Consultation with: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, and other related City officials.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
ROLL CALL
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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.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. Adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 21-01; Adoption of Specific Plan No. 21-01; Zone Change 21-01; Introduction for First Reading by Title Only an Ordinance Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Commerce Municipal Code to Revise Section 19.05.010 (Zones Established), Adding Section 19.16 (Specific Plans), and Revise Section 19.25.140 (Off-Site Signs Permitted with Restrictions), and an Associated Amendment to the Zoning Map; and a Development Agreement; and Approval of Site Plan No. 997, Master Sign Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83334, and Consider Certifying Environmental Impact Report
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 21-01; adoption of Specific Plan No. 21-01; Zone Change 21-01, and Introduce for First Reading by title only an Ordinance amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Commerce Municipal Code to revise Section
19.05.010 (Zones established), add Section 19.16 (Specific Plans), and revise Section 19.25.140 (Off-site signs permitted with restrictions), and an associated amendment to the Zoning Map; and a Development Agreement.
The City Council of the City of Commerce will also independently review and take final action on Site Plan No. 997, Master Sign Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83334, and consider certifying Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2019080312), approved and certified by the Planning Commission on January 19, 2022.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT A - Findings
ATTACHMENT B - Conditions of Approval
ATTACHMENT C - Resolution, Site Plan Review, Sign Plan, VTTM, EIR
ATTACHMENT D - GENERAL PLAN RESOLUTION
ATTACHMENT E - General Plan and Zoning Map
ATTACHMENT F Zoning Ordinance/Development Agreement
ATTACHMENT G -DRAFT Modelo Development Agreement
ATTACHMENT H - Specific Plan
ATTACHMENT I - VTTM83334
ATTACHMENT J - Site Plan
ATTACHMENT K -FEIR
ATTACHMENT L- Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations ATTACHMENT M -Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Attachments:
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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