City of Commerce
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 5:00 PM
Special City Council Meeting
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rebollo called meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. via teleconferencing
ROLL CALL
Mayor Rebollo
Mayor Pro Tem Argumedo
Councilmember Altamirano
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Lainez
Present: 5 -
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Administrative Services Director and City Clerk Shumway read a comment submitted by Jason Stinnett thanking outgoing councilmembers and welcoming newly-elected councilmembers.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council/Successor Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:11 p.m.
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
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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.
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
City Council/Successor Agency reconvened to Open Session at 6:25 p.m.
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Tapia reported on Closed Session items:
Items #1 and #3.B were not discussed in the Closed Session.
Items #2, #3.A, #4 and #5 - staff made the presentation, feedback was provided and no reportable action was taken on any of these items. 6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rebollo called regular City Council meeting to order at 6:27 p.m. via teleconferencing.
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Rebollo
Mayor Pro Tem Argumedo
Councilmember Altamirano
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Lainez
Present: 5 -
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department Regarding Public Safety in the City of Commerce
There was no presentation from the Sheriff's Department.
2. A Resolution Declaring the Month of July 2022 as Parks & Recreation Month
Parks and Recreation Director Alaniz spoke about parks programs. There was a video highlighting different activities over the past year. Councilmembers and the Mayor complimented parks and recreation staff for their outstanding work, including the recent Fourth of July celebration.
Councilmember Garcia requested that all sports programs are brought back as before the pandemic.
Vice Mayor Argumedo moved, seconded by Mayor Rebollo, to approve a Resolution declaring the month of July 2022 as Parks and Recreation Month. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Altamirano, Garcia, Lainez, Vice Mayor Argumedo and Mayor Rebollo (5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no individuals wishing to address the City Council on any items within their jurisdiction.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lainez moved, seconded by Councilmember Altamirano, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Rebollo, Mayor Pro Tem Argumedo, Councilmember Altamirano, Councilmember Garcia, and Councilmember Lainez
5 -
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3. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 22A, 22B and 22C
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
5. Letter of Opposition to AB 1186 (Wiener) Medicinal Cannabis Patients Right of Access Act
6. Letter of Opposition to SB 972 (Gonzalez) Sidewalk Food Vending
7. Agreement with Robert Half International Inc for Professional Accounting Services and Bank Reconciliation Support Services
8. Street Lighting Improvements on Eastern Avenue from Steven’s Steakhouse to Jillson Street
9. Purchase of One (1) Toyota Forklift Model 50-8FGU25 From Atlas Toyota Material Handling
10. Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Stantec Architecture Incorporated for Architecture and Engineering Services
11. Professional Services Agreement to RJM Design Group, Inc. for the City of Commerce Park and Open Space Master Plan
SCHEDULED MATTERS
12. Appeal of Traffic Commission Denial of Disabled Blue Curb Parking Request at 2241 Strong Avenue
Acting Public Works Director Nila provided an overview of the staff report.
Discussion took place about the on-site parking and not enough room for exit vehicles and enter the home, and whether there is a consideration for dimensions of the on-site parking. Acting Director Niles stated that it is not taken into account.
In addition, the applicant could not join the meeting, and there was a consensus to table this item for the next meeting and may give the applicant the opportunity to collect two additional signatures of the neighboring properties.
13. Organizational Assignments for Councilmembers
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2022-2023:
California Cities for Self Reliance Joint Powers Authority Delegate: Vice Mayor Argumedo Alternate: Councilmember Altamirano California Contract Cities Association
Delegate: Mayor Rebollo Alternate: Vice Mayor Argumedo
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA)
Delegate: Vice Mayor Argumedo Alternate: Mayor Rebollo
Central Basin Water Association
Delegate: Altamirano Alternate: Councilmember Lainez
City Selection Committee
Delegate: Councilmember Altamirano Alternate: Vice Mayor Argumedo County Sanitation District No. 2 of LA County
Delegate: Mayor Rebollo Alternate: Councilmember Altamirano Employment Task Force
Delegate: Mayor Rebollo
Gateway Cities Council of Governments
Delegate: Mayor Rebollo Alternate: Councilmember Lainez I-5 Consortium
Delegate: Vice Mayor Argumedo Alternate: Councilmember Altamirano City of Commerce Page 5 Printed on 7/14/2022
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I-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee
Delegate: Vice Mayor Argumedo Alternate: Mayor Rebollo
League of California Cities
Delegate: Councilmember Garcia Alternate: Councilmember Lainez Southeast Water Coalition JPA
Delegate: Councilmember Lainez Alternate: Mayor Rebollo Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Delegate: Mayor Rebollo Alternate: Councilmember Lainez Washington Coalition East Side Phase II Group
Delegate: Vice Mayor Argumedo
14. Committee and Commission Appointments
Councilmember Lainez made the following appointments to commissions and committees:
Planning Commission Salvador Gutierrez
Public Safety Commission Sonia Flores
Traffic Commission Idalia Castro
Education Commission Jason Stinnett
Pageant Steering Committee Elisa Padilla
Measure AA Advisory Committee Erika Bojorquez
Councilmember Garcia made the following appointment to commissions and committees:
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Parks & Recreation Commission Gilbert Lopez
Library Commission Connie Arteaga
Planning Commission Anabel Barragan
Senior Citizens Commission Jesus Cervantez
Education Commission Kiana Hernandez
Public Safety Commission Guille Reyes
Youth Advisory Commission Jacob Escobar
Pageant Steering Committee Wiley Canjura
Measure AA Advisory Committee Janos Serfoso
Vice Mayor Argumedo made the following appointment:
Traffic Commission Carmen Marquez
Mayor Rebollo made the following appointment:
Traffic Commission Randy Romero
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
Councilmember Garcia requested an agenda item to bring all sports programs back, including a review of the budget and schedules.
Councilmember Lainez and Altamirano expressed their excitement to work with the new Council.
Councilmember Argumedo thanked outgoing Councilmembers and his wife for supporting him through his tenure as a Councilmember and elections.
Mayor Rebollo requested an agenda item to see if a similar meeting outside as a swearing-in ceremony meeting could be arranged in every park at least once a year if weather permits to engage the community.
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at memory of Rosalina Lopez at 7:12 p.m.
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