RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5960 GARFIELD AVENUE (APN# 6356-017-900) IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE WHEREAS, in 2021, Commerce Energy Storage, LLC (“Applicant”) approached the City about a proposal to redevelop a vacant, 2.6-acre flag lot under the effective ownership of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) and located at 6904 East Slauson Avenue to allow for the construction of a specialized warehouse land use that will house a utility-scale battery energy storage system comprised of lithium-ion batteries and control equipment within a single-story building; and WHEREAS, the proposed facility is intended to store electricity from the existing Southern California Edison network in periods of excess supply and then return that electricity back to Edison when energy demand is at its highest, which is typically in the late afternoon. This proposed facility would be unoccupied and will be outfitted with the necessary technology to allow for full remote operation so there would be minimal new demand on City services; and WHEREAS, On May 18, 2022, the Planning Commission considered and conditionally approved the project. Among those conditions, the Applicant was required to obtain all necessary approvals to allow for the use of City streets to run the necessary infrastructure to energize the proposed facility; and WHEREAS, the property in question is a remnant land-locked city-owned parcel measuring approximately 2,100 square feet and located at the rear of 6904 East Slauson Avenue (Subject Site), and addressed, 5960 Garfield Avenue (APN# 6356-017-900); and WHEREAS, the City of Commerce completed the negotiation of an Agreement for Sale of Real Property. The Agreement is made with full understanding that the parcel is being sold in “AS-IS” condition; and WHEREAS, the purchase price of the subject property for $90,000, will be paid by the Applicant for use by the Applicant in conjunction with their proposed project; and WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated an Agreement for Sale of Real Property (“Purchase Agreement”) whereby the applicant purchases approximately, 2,100 sq.ft. or .04 acres of land from the City of Commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Agreement for Sale of Real Property for sale of 0.4 acres of land is hereby approved in substantially the form attached hereto.
Section 3. The City Manager, and/or his designee, including the Assistant City Manager or the Economic Development Director, is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the City’s approval of the Agreement for Sale of Real Property subject to the City Attorney’s approval as to form.
Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of June 2022. ________________________
Oralia Y. Rebollo
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lena Shumway
City Clerk