Mayor Oralia Rebollo
Mayor Pro Tem Hugo Argumedo
Councilmember Ivan Altamirano
Councilmember Mireya Garcia
Councilmember Kevin Lainez
Commerce City Hall
Council Chambers
5655 Jillson Street
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323)722-4805
Fax: (323) 726-6231
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 5:00 PM
Special City Council 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 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:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88167408113?pwd=dHAwVUJNSzkxUnJobWZjQWliejRDUT09 Passcode: 787330 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 881 6740 8113
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/83540869788?pwd=bE1HRjE3MmJzQmtIQW1KdzZyTGFodz09 Passcode: 408703 or join by phone: Dial 1(720) 707-2699; Meeting ID: 835 4086 9788 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. 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.
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 for:
A. 5476 Jillson St. (APN 6335-019-023), 5530 Jillson St. (APN 6335-019-042), 2500 S.
Eastern Ave. (APN 6335-024-046), (APN 6335-024-03), (APN 6335-024-039), (APN 6335-024-048), (APN 6335-024-04), (APN 6335-024-043), (APN 6335-024-044), (APN 6335-024-045), 5600 Jillson St. (APN 6335-023-049), (APN 6335-023-0), (APN 6335-023-054), 5611 E Washington Blvd. (APN 6335-023-048), 5571 E. Washington Blvd. (APN 6335-024-056), (APN 6335024057), and 5555 E. Washington, Commerce, CA 90040.
B. 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.
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4. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
RECRUITMENT/EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957 (b) (1)
Employee Title: (1) Director of Library Services and (2) Public Works Director
5. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). One (1) case: City of Commerce v Furniture Clearance Warehouse, Inc. et.el. - Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21.
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
2. A Resolution Declaring the Month of July 2022 as Parks & Recreation Month
Attachments: Resolution
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.
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3. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 22A, 22B and 22C
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 22A, dated July 12, 2022, No.22B dated June 29, 2022, through July 7, 2022, and No. 22C dated June 22, 2022. 22 A 2022
22 B 2022
22 C 2022
Attachments:
4. 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:
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:
6. Letter of Opposition to SB 972 (Gonzalez) Sidewalk Food Vending The City Council will consider authorizing the issuance of a letter of opposition to SB 972 (Gonzalez) Sidewalk Food Vending.
Staff Report
Attachment
Attachments:
7. Agreement with Robert Half International Inc for Professional Accounting Services and Bank Reconciliation Support Services
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution awarding a one-year with a one-year option Service Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc for professional accounting services and bank reconciliation support services.
Staff Report
Resolution
Agreement
Attachments:
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8. Street Lighting Improvements on Eastern Avenue from Steven’s Steakhouse to Jillson Street
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving Street Lighting Improvements on Eastern Avenue from Steven's Steakhouse to Jillson Street; Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement with CEM Construction Corporation for Eastern Avenue Transit Hub and allocating Measure AA funds to cover the street lighting improvement work.
Staff Report
Resolution
Change Order
Attachments:
9. Purchase of One (1) Toyota Forklift Model 50-8FGU25 From Atlas Toyota Material Handling
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the purchase of one (1) Toyota Forklift Model 50-8FGU25 from Atlas Toyota Material Handling.
Staff Report
Resolution
Quote
GSA Contract GS-07F-115AA
Attachments:
10. Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Stantec Architecture Incorporated for Architecture and Engineering Services The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement between the City of Commerce and Stantec Architecture Incorporated for architecture and engineering services for the Transit Maintenance Facility Project.
Staff Report
Resolution
Stantec - Agreement Amendment # 2
Attachments:
11. Professional Services Agreement to RJM Design Group, Inc. for the City of Commerce Park and Open Space Master Plan
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to RJM Design Group, Inc. for the preparation of the City of Commerce Park and Open Space Master Plan, authorizing Project Management Services by Transtech Engineers, and allocating Measure AA funds to cover the total cost of the project.
Staff Report - Parks Master Plan
Resolution
Agreement
Attachments:
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
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. Organizational Assignments for Councilmembers
The City Council will make the appropriate delegate and alternate appointments to the outside boards and agencies.
Staff report
Organizational Assignments 2022-2023
Attachments:
14. Committee and Commission Appointments
The City Council will consider making appointments to City Commissions and Committees - Community Services Commission, Education Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Senior Citizens Commission, Traffic Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Pageant Steering Committee, and Measure AA Advisory Committee.
Staff Report
2022 Commissioner Roster VACANCIES
Attachments:
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of Rosalina Lopez, former Councilmember.
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 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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