Mayor Oralia Rebollo
Mayor Pro Tem Hugo Argumedo
Councilmember Ivan Altamirano
Councilmember Leonard Mendoza
Councilmember John Soria
Commerce City Hall
Council Chambers
5655 Jillson Street
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323)722-4805
Fax: (323) 726-6231
Tuesday, May 10, 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/81273847308?pwd=K0xtbHNMZUFXUWRrd28rUENMc1BkZz09 Passcode: 190094 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 812 7384 7308
5. 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/81273847308?pwd=K0xtbHNMZUFXUWRrd28rUENMc1BkZz09 Passcode: 190094 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 812 7384 7308 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Rebollo
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 §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.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - One (1) Matter.
3. 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 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.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Rebollo
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Shumway
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department Regarding Public Safety in the City of Commerce
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2. Commendation Honoring Makayla Rice for her Countless Achievements and Community Involvement
Attachments: Commendation
3. Update Regarding National Library Week
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. 17A, 17B, 18A & 18B The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 17A dated April 26, 2022, 17B dated April 13, 2022 to April 20, 2022, 18A dated May 10, 2022, and 18B dated April 27, 2022 to May 5, 2022.
17 A 2022
17 B 2022
18 A 2022
18 B 2022
Attachments:
5. Approval of Minutes
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 12, 2022, held at 5:00 p.m.
Attachments: 2022-04-12 CC Minutes
6. Proclamation Designating the Week of May 15-21, 2022, as National Transportation Week
Staff Report
Proclamation
Attachments:
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7. 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:
8. Letter of Support for the State General Fund Request for $180 Million for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grants
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution authorizing staff to send a support letter to the State of California requesting a one-time $180 million budget increase for FY22-23 for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grants.
Staff Report
Resolution
SB1383 Support Letter
Attachments:
9. FY 2018-2019 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Acceptance The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution accepting the FY 2018-19 Pavement Rehabilitation Project as complete, authorizing Staff to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office and authorizing release of 5% retention per contract provisions.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
10. Procurement Policy to Include SB 1383 Organics Recycling Requirements The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving a Procurement Policy to include SB 1383 Organics Recycling as required by the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
Staff Report
Resolution
2022 Environmental Procurement Policy
2014 Environmental Procurement Policy
Attachments:
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11. Funding Request for New Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2021-22
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution adding one (1) new project to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
12. Amending the Director of Public Works Job Specification The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution amending the Classification Plan by revising the job specification for the Director of Public Works classification.
Staff Report
Resolution
Job Specification
Attachments:
13. Commerce Way Pavement Construction Project from Sheila Street to Washington Boulevard Plans, Specifications and Estimates Approval The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the construction project plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the Commerce Way Pavement Construction Project from Sheila Street to Washington Boulevard and authorize Staff to advertise the Notice Inviting Bids.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
14. Professional Services Agreement with Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. for the Design Services for Various Signalized Intersections Improvement Project The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution awarding a Professional Services agreement to Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. for the design services for various Signalized Intersections Improvement Project and authorizing Project Management Services by Transtech Engineers.
Staff Report
Resolution
Professional Services Agreement
Attachments:
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15. Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for the 4th of July Pyrotechnic Display at Rosewood Park
The City Council will consider for adoption the Resolution approving an Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for the 4th of July pyrotechnic display at Rosewood Park.
Staff Report
Resolution
Agreement
Attachments:
16. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc., to Provide Additional Scope of Services Related to the City’s First-Time Homebuyer 2.0 Program
The City of Commerce will consider for adoption a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Commerce and MDG Associates, Inc., to provide additional housing consulting services related to the City's First-Time Homebuyer 2.0 Program.
Staff Report
Resolution
First Amendment to Agreement_MDG Associates
MDG Proposal
Attachments:
17. Professional Service Agreement with VanLen Consultants for Surveying Services
The City Council consider for adoption a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with VanLen Consultants for Surveying Services and authorizing Transtech to manage the project pursuant to their On-Call Professional Services Contract.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachment 2- PSA with Vanlen Consultants
Attachments:
18. Donation of One (1) Surplus Toyota Prius Sedan
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the donation of one (1) Toyota Prius Sedan to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir.
Staff Report
Resolution
Official Donation Request
Attachments:
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19. Reimbursement Agreement for Shelter Beds within the Salvation Army Shelter located in the City of Bell, California
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving in the form Reimbursement Agreement for Shelter Beds within the Salvation Army Shelter located in the City of Bell, with the understanding that the final term length and the final cost will be updated in a final agreement to reflect the actual start date of the Measure H Innovation Fund pilot program, and bring back a final Reimbursement Agreement for Shelter Beds within the Salvation Army Bell Shelter for City Council consideration once the Salvation Army executes the Social Services Collaborator Agreement and the eight LCA1 cities have executed this Reimbursement Agreement for Shelter Beds within the Salvation Army Bell Shelter.
Staff Report
Resolution
Agreement
Attachments:
SCHEDULED MATTERS
20. Commerce in Motion Survey Results and Proposed Commerce Connect Service
The City Council will receive a presentation regarding Commerce in Motion Survey Results and consider approving service augmentation plan for the Transportation Department.
Staff Report
Commerce Bus Routes
Ridership Details - Before and After Service Change After/Current Ridership Details - Before and After Service Change Before Commerce in Motion III - Survey English
Commerce in Motion III - Survey Spanish
Attachments:
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ORDINANCES
21. First Reading of an Uncodified Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement Related to Application No. 18-028
The City Council will consider for Introduction and First Reading, by waiving the full reading and reading by title only, an Uncodified Ordinance approving Development Agreement with Anresco Incorporated, Inc for a commercial cannabis business at 5400 Jillson Street, and making a determination regarding exemption from further CEQA review and direct staff to prepare and file corresponding Notices of Exemption.
Staff Report
Ordinance
Development Agreement
PC Resolution
Attachments:
22. Second Reading and Adoption by Waiving the Full Reading and Reading by Title Only, Four Uncodified Ordinances Approving Development Agreements Related to Application Nos. 18-003, 18-019, 18-064, and 18-094
The City Council will consider for Second Reading and Adoption by Waiving the Full Reading and Reading by Title only an Uncodified Ordinance approving and adopting Development Agreement with J&L Property Holdings, LLC for a commercial cannabis business related to Permit Application No. 18-003; an Uncodified Ordinance approving and adopting Development Agreement with New Era Healing, LLC for a commercial cannabis business related to Permit Application No. 18-019, an Uncodified Ordinance approving and adopting Development Agreement with NotStanLA, Inc for a commercial cannabis business related to Permit Application No. 18-064,and an Uncodified Ordinance approving and adopting Development Agreement with6436 Corvette, LLC for commercial cannabis business related to Permit Application No 18-094.
Staff Report
Ordinance -J & L Property Holdings
Ordinance -New Era Healing
Ordinance -NotStanLA
Ordinance-6436 Corvette LLC
DA _18-003 J&L Property Holdings
DA_18-019 New Era Healing
DA_18-064 NotStanLA
DA_18-094 Corvette LLC
Attachments:
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn in memory of Pete Burciaga and Martin Gutierrez.
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 via 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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