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
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 5:00 PM
Special City Council Meeting
Agenda
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5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Rebollo
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Shumway
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Citizens wishing to address the City Council and Successor Agency on any item on the Closed Session agenda may do so at this time. Please complete a speaker's card and give it to the City Clerk /Secretary prior to commencement of the City Council/ Successor Agency meetings. Please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes.
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.
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2. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
RECRUITMENT/EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957 (b) (1)
Employee Title: Director of Library Services
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. 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. Craig Realty Corporation concerning proposed price and other terms relating thereto, comprised of the former Commerce Community Development Commission-owned real property located along the Telegraph Road Corridor, south of Gaspar Avenue and north of the Commerce Casino [Tubeway Avenue], formerly known as 5809, 5819, 5823, 2901/2903, 5933, 5901, 5959, 6000, 6003 and 6233 Telegraph Road and 2240 Gaspar Avenue; 2311, 2322 and 2366 Travers Avenue, Commerce, California.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(2) - Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - Two (2) Matters.
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
Vice Mayor Argumedo
INVOCATION
Assistant City Manager Domic
PUBLIC COMMENT
Citizens wishing to address the City Council and Successor Agency on any item on the agenda or on any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time. State law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council from taking action or engaging in discussion on a specific item unless it appears on a posted agenda .
Upon request, the City Council may, in their discretion, allow citizen participation on a specific item on the agenda at the time the item is considered by the City Council. If you wish to address the City Council /Successor Agency at this time, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the City Clerk prior to commencement of the City Council meeting. Please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes.
To increase the effectiveness of the Public Comment Period, the following rules shall be followed: No person shall make any remarks which result in disrupting, disturbing or otherwise impeding the meeting.
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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.
1. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 13A, 13B, and 13C
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 13A dated February 16, 2023, No. 13B dated January 23, 2023, and 13C dated January 25, 2023 through February 98, 2023.
13 A 2023
13 B 2023
13 C 2023
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2. Approval of Minutes
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 24, 2023, held at 6:00 p.m., the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 24, 2023, held at 5:25 p.m.
2023-01-24 CC Minutes
2023-01-24 CC Minutes Sepcial meeting
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3. 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:
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4. Participation in the Central Basin Demonstration Garden Funding Opportunity
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution authorizing participation in the Central Basin Municipal Water District's Member Agency Disadvantage Communities Project for a water-conserving demonstration garden, and allocating $50,000 in Measure AA funds to cover the cost of the maximum award amount, which is 100% reimbursable for turf replacement with drought tolerant plants and an educational component.
Staff Report
Resolution
Central Basin CII Addendum 21 DAC Form
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5. Request for Proposals to Provide Auditing Services to the City of Commerce
The City Council will consider authorizing staff to proceed with the issuance of a Request for Proposals to provide Auditing Services for the City of Commerce from qualified firms of certified public accountant firms to audit its financial statements for three fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, with the City's option to extend their auditing services for an additional two (2) subsequent fiscal years.
Staff Report
RFP Audit Services
Attachments:
6. Award of Construction Contract to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the Basketball/Volleyball Courts Resurfacing at Various City Parks Project
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution awarding a Construction Contract to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the Basketball/Volleyball Courts Resurfacing at Various City Parks Project; and authorizing construction management and inspection services by Transtech Engineers, Inc., pursuant to their on-call Professional consulting services agreements; and approving a supplemental appropriation of $104,608 from Measure AA to cover the total cost of the project.
Staff Report
Resolution Courts Resurfacing Award 1-24-23
Bid Analysis
Agreement
Attachments:
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7. Rejection of Bids for the Class II Bicycle Facility Improvements on Eastern Avenue, Commerce Way, and Harbor Street
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution rejecting all bids received for the Class II Bicycle Facility Improvements on Eastern Avenue, Commerce Way, and Harbor Street and authorize staff to re-advertise the project as part of the 2022-2023 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
8. Amendments to On-Call Professional Services Consultant Agreements The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution amending the On-Call Professional Services Agreements by extending terms of agreements through February 1, 2024 with an automatic a month-to-month extension for Building and Tenant Improvement Plan Check, Landscape Architecture, Park Planning and Design, Planning Services, Environmental Science, Planning, Analysis & Assessment, and Regulatory Compliance, General Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Real Estate and Right Of Way, Civil Plan Check, Construction Management & Inspection, Surveying, Staff Augmentation, and Building and Safety.
Staff Report
Resolution
List of On-Call Consultants
Exhibit A 2023
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9. Joint Powers Agreement Relating to the Membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the City of Commerce's execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust.
Staff Report
Resolution
Agreement
Affordable Housing Trust Bylaws
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
10. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department Regarding Public Safety in the City of Commerce
11. Modelo Project Update
The City Council will receive and file a status update regarding the Modelo Project.
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12. Authorize Contract Increase for Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Athens Services for Residential Refuse and Recycling Services and Provide Direction Related to a Potential Second Amendment The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution authorizing a contract increase under the Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Athens Services for Residential Refuse and Recycling Services and provide direction related to a potential Second Amendment to an Agreement.
Staff Report
Resolution
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13. 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
Athens letter for 10-yr residential agreement
MRF Draft Agreement
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14. Telegraph Corridor Improvements Concept Plan from West City Limit to Atlantic Boulevard
The City Council will consider for receiving and filing a presentation from Richard Gibson at Gibson Transportation Consulting Inc., regarding the Telegraph Corridor Improvement Study; consider approving the Telegraph Corridor Improvement Concept Plan; authorize staff to release Request for Proposal (RFP) for design services; and authorize staff to proceed with removal of uncontrolled marked crosswalk on Telegraph at Ferris and Duncan Avenue pursuant to requirements of California Vehicle Code.
Staff Report
Resolution
Concept Plan at Arizona
Concept Plan at Fetterly
Presentation
Attachments:
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15. Professional Services Agreement for the Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Estimate for the Sidewalk Improvements on Ferguson Drive
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Elie Farah, Inc. for the preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate for the Sidewalk Improvements on Ferguson Drive and various Cul-de-sacs from Gerhart Avenue to Concourse Avenue Project and authorizing project management services by Transtech Engineers, Inc.
Staff Report
Resolution
Agreement
Attachments:
16. Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Architecture, Inc
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the Third Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Stantec Architecture Inc. for architecture and engineering services.
Staff Report
Resolution
Third Amendment
Attachments:
17. Approval of the 60% Design Concept for the New Transit Maintenance Facility Project
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving the 60% Design Concept for the Transit Maintenance Facility Project.
Staff Report
Resolution
PowerPoint Presentation
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18. Revisions to the Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan by Amending the Recreation Leader Job Specifications
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving revisions to the Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan by amending the Recreation Leader job specifications.
Staff Report
Resolution
Recreation Leader Job Description
Attachments:
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PUBLIC HEARING
19. Amending the Small Wireless Facility Fee Schedule to Include an Annual Permit Application Fee Adjustment Based On the Consumer Price Index The City Council will conduct a Public Hearing and consider for adoption a Resolution modifying the Small Wireless Facility Fee Schedule to include a Consumer Price Index-based annual adjustment to the Permit Application Fees.
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A SWF Fee Schedule With CPI Footnote
Exhibit B SWF Fee Schedule
Exhibit C Small Cell Wireless Cost Analysis
Exhibit D Fee Update
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20. Allocation of the 49th year of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
The City Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and adopt a Resolution authorizing the allocation for the 49th year of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Staff Report
Resolution
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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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 Central Library, 5655 Jillson Street, Commerce, California.
Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. ln compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, notify the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 722-4805 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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