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, June 28, 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 meeting 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:
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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:
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Rebollo
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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. 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.
2. 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. 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. 5550 Harbor Street, Commerce CA 90040 (6335-025-009), 2300 S. Eastern Avenue (6335-025-010), 5625 Jillson Street, Commerce CA 90040 (6335-025-905) and 5555 Jillson Street, Commerce, CA Property (APN 6335-025-906)
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Finance Director Brooks
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Argumedo
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
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1. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department Regarding Public Safety in the City of Commerce
2. Employee of the Quarter Presentation
Attachments: Staff Report
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.
3. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 21A, & 21B
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 21A, dated June 28, 2022, and 21B dated June 15, 2022, through June 17, 2022.
21B
21A
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, June 14, 2022, held at 5:00 p.m.
Attachments: 2022-06-14 CC Minutes
5. Letter of Opposition to AB 1186 (Wiener) Medicinal Cannabis Patients Right of Access Act
The City Council will consider authorizing the issuance of a letter of opposition to AB 1186 (Wiener) Medicinal Cannabis Patients Right of Access Act.
Staff Report
Attachment: Letter of Opposition
Attachments:
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6. Amendment No. 2 to an Agreement with Keenan & Associates for Self-Insured Claims Administration
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving Amendment No.2 to the Agreement for Self-Insured Claims Administration (Worker's Compensation Claims) with Keenan & Associates.
Staff Report
Resolution
2022 Amendment No. 2
2019 Amendment No. 1
Agreement
Attachments:
7. Master Agreement between City of Commerce Public Library and SirsiDynix
The City Council will consider for adoption the proposed Resolution approving the Master Agreement between City of Commerce Public Library and SirsiDynixto to provide public access to an online catalog, circulation, serials, acquisitions, public access catalog, cataloging, interlibrary loans, reporting, administrative module and other transactions such as payments.
Staff Report
Resolution
Agreement
Attachments:
8. Authorization for Transportation Grant Funding for Capital and Operating Assistance for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution authorizing staff to apply for Transportation Grant Funding for Capital and Operating Assistance for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
9. Amendment No.1 to the TransTrack Systems, Incorporated Updated Maintenance and Support Agreement
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the Amendment No.1 to the TransTrack Systems, Inc. updated Maintenance and Support Agreement.
Staff Report
Resolution
Transtrack - Agreement Amendment #1
Attachments:
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10. Camp Commerce Pool and Spa Replastering Project Acceptance The City Council will consider for adoption of a Resolution accepting the completion of Camp Commerce Pool and Spa Replastering Project, 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:
11. Camp Commerce Replacement of Damaged Retaining Walls Project - Release of Notice Inviting Bids
The City Council will consider for adoption of a Resolution approving the construction project plans, specifications, and estimates for the Camp Commerce Replacement of Damaged Retaining Walls and authorize staff to advertise the Notice Inviting Bids.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
12. Appeal of Traffic Commission Denial of Disabled Blue Curb Parking Request at 2241 Strong Avenue
The City Council will consider upholding the Traffic Commission's action to deny blue curb parking request at 2241 Strong Avenue based on parking concerns in the City and other matters related thereto.
Staff Report
Blue Curb Policy
Traffic Commission Staff Report
Request to Appeal
Attachments:
13. Construction of New Drinking Water Well at Commerce Station 7 The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the Amendment No.2 for Engineering Support Services with GSI.
Staff Report
Resolution
2nd Amendment to Agreement
Exhibit A
Attachments:
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
14. First Amendment to the Agreement with West Coast Arborists for Tree Maintenance Services
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with West Coast Arborists for tree maintenance services extending term of the Agreement and other matters related thereto.
Staff Report
Resolution
First Amendment
WCA Extension Request
Attachments:
15. Commercial Refuse Hauler Update
The City Council will receive and file a commercial refuse hauler update and provide direction to staff as may be deemed necessary.
Staff Report
Semi-Exclusive Franchise Agreement Template
Attachments:
16. Approval of a Non-Exclusive Access License Agreement with Commerce Energy Storage, LLC to Allow for the Installation of High-Voltage Electric Transmission Lines; and Approval of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions between the City of Commerce and Commerce Energy Storage, LLC, for the Acquisition of Land Located at 5960 Garfield Avenue, Commerce
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving a Non-Exclusive Access License Agreement for Transmission Lines with Commerce Energy Storage, LLC to allow for the installation of high-voltage electric transmission lines along South Garfield Avenue; and adopt a Resolution approving an Agreement for Sale of Real Property between City of Commerce and Commerce Energy Storage, LLC, for the acquisition of land located at 5960 Garfield Avenue, Commerce (APN# 6356-017-900).
Staff Report
Resolution
PSA Resolution
Agreement
Agreement for Sale of Real Property
Parcel Map
Attachments:
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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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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