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, March 8, 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/84425708175?pwd=a3VtWUNhdkh0TElscHZ1QjlyQUppUT09 Passcode: 266942 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 844 2570 8175
4. To listen to the meeting in Spanish or speak under Public Comment in Spanish, please click this URL to join the Zoom meeting via Spanish:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82482909244?pwd=UjhtRUJjUXpzdENMbkxjVDZJZE9rQT09 Passcode: 407530 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 824 8290 9244 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Mendoza
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ROLL CALL
City Clerk Shumway
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 with Craig Realty Corporation concerning proposed price and other terms relating thereto, comprised of the former Commerce Community Development Commission-owned real property located along the Telegraph Road Corridor, south of Gaspar Avenue and north of the Commerce Casino [Tubeway Avenue], formerly known as 5809, 5819, 5823, 2901/2903, 5933, 5901, 5959, 6000, 6003 and 6233 Telegraph Road and 2240 Gaspar Avenue; 2311, 2322 and 2366 Travers Avenue, Commerce, California.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). One (1) case: Morley Justman and Catherine Justman, as Trustees of the Justman Family Trust dated February 8, 1991 vs. City of Commerce, acting in a separate limited capacity elected to serve as the Successor Agency to the Commerce Community Development Commission et al. - Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. 20STCP00446.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). One (1) case: ZVI (aka) Harry Ryzman and Betty Ryzman, as Trustees of the Ryzman Family v the City of Commerce, acting in a separate limited capacity elected to serve as the Successor Agency to the Commerce Community Development Commission et al. - Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. 19STCP02821.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). One (1) case: Commerce, et al., v. Megdal Commerce, LLC, et al.- Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. 21STCV47599.
5. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - Two (2) Matters.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
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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. Proclamation Designating March 21, 2022 as Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Attachments: Proclamation
3. Transportation Informational Session
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.
4. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 14A, & 14B
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 14A, dated March 8, 2022, and 14B dated February 23, 2022, through March 2, 2022.
14 A 2022
14 B 2022
Attachments:
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5. Approval of Minutes
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of Tuesday, February15, 2022, and the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, February 22, 2022, held at 5:00 p.m.
2022-02-15 CC Minutes
2022-02-22 CC Minutes
Attachments:
6. 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:
7. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
The City Council will receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Annual Report) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Staff Report
FY 2020-2021 ACFR
Attachments:
8. Authorize Acceptance of Clean California Local Grant Program Grant The City Council will acknowledge its successful award of $4,955,257 under the Clean California Local Grant Program as well as authorize the acceptance of said grant and receive and file this report.
Attachments: Staff Report
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ORDINANCES
9. First Reading of Uncodified Ordinance Approving Amended and Restated Development Agreement Related to Application #18-026 and Replacing Commercial Cannabis Development Agreements No. 726
The City Council will consider for Introduction and First Reading, by waiving the full reading and reading by title only, an Uncodified Ordinance approving an amended and restated Development Agreement with VK Labs, LLC to replace Development Agreement No. 726 [also identified as commercial cannabis permit I.D. NO. 18-026] changing ownership of a previously approved commercial cannabis business at 5608 E. Washington Blvd.: and making a determination regarding exemption from further CEQA review and direct staff to prepare and file corresponding Notices of Exemption.
Staff Report
Ordinance VK Labs, LLC
Development Agreement
PC Resolution
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Formation of Underground Utilities District No 22-1 for Harbor Street from Commerce Way to Eastern Avenue
The City Council will conduct public hearing and consider for adoption a Resolution establishing an Underground Utility District No. 22-1 and ordering the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated structures, and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication, or similar associated services on Harbor Street from Commerce Way to Eastern Avenue.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Harbor St Underground Utilities
Attachment 2 - Public Notice
Attachments:
SCHEDULED MATTERS
11. Mid-Year Budget Review - Amending the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution amending the annual operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2021-2022.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
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12. Denial of Speed Hump Installation Request Pursuant to Speed Hump Policy
The City Council will consider receiving and filing a report to update the City Council on the denial of a Speed Hump Installation request along Dunham Street between Duncan Avenue and McDonnell Avenue pursuant to the Speed Hump Policy.
Staff Report
Attachment 1- Traffic Commission Report
Attachment 2- City Council Approved Speed Hump Policy.pdf 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 posting board, 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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