RESOUTION NO._____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE CHANGING THE NAME OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMISSION TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE ON DISABILITES ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY WHEREAS, city councils in the state of California have the authority to create commissions and boards as part of the sub-government of the city, unless otherwise limited by state law. The City of Commerce (“the City) has created and maintains several commissions, including the Parks and Recreation Commission, Senior Commission, and Planning Commission, among others; and WHEREAS, among the City’s residents and visitors are those with special needs which includes physical and mental disabilities. The City seeks to help those persons lead a healthy and happy life; and WHEREAS, persons with special needs have particular impediments that warrant consideration when developing policy, evaluating projects, and making other important determinations made by the City Council; and WHEREAS, those persons who serve as members of the Commission shall have adequate qualifications to evaluate and address what measures are required to serve those with special needs; and.
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2017 the Special Needs Commission held its first commission meeting; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the Special Needs Commission was transferred from the Library Department to the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, July 20, 2022, the Special Needs Commission unanimously voted on recommending to the City Council that the name of the Commission be changed to the City of Commerce Commission on Disabilities Access and Opportunity.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
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 City Council of the City of Commerce hereby approves to officially change the name of the Special Needs Commission to City of Commerce Commission on Disabilities Access and Opportunity.
SECTION 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH day of December, 2022. _______________________
Oralia Y. Rebollo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lena Shumway, City Clerk