City of Commerce
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 5:00 PM
CONCURRENT JOINT MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE, JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE GOVERNING BODY
OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rebollo called meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Rebollo
Mayor Pro Tem Argumedo
Councilmember Altamirano
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Lainez
Present: 5 -
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There were no individuals wishing to address the City Council on any Closed Session items.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council/Successor Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:09 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. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, the City Council will confer with its real property negotiator, Edgar Cisneros, with respect to real estate negotiations with:
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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.
C. Various parties for 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce CA (APN: 6335-025-901).
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at 6:09 p.m.
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Associate Attorney Nvair G. Deukmejian reported on Closed Session items:
Item #2A was not discussed in the Closed Session.
Items #1, #2.B and #2.C - staff made a presentation, feedback was provided by the City Council and no reportable action was taken on any of those items. 6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rebollo called regular City Council meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Rebollo
Mayor Pro Tem Argumedo
Councilmember Altamirano
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Lainez
Present: 5 -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting Public Works Director Nila led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Altamirano offered the invocation.
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
1. A Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2023 as “Autism Awareness City of Commerce Page 2 Printed on 4/12/2023
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Month.”
Director of Parks and Recreation Alaniz provided a presentation and spoke about the City and the Commission of Disabilities Access and Opportunities awareness efforts and accommodations provided.
Mayor Rebollo thanked Parks and Recreation and the commission for all the awareness they provide and for promoting acceptance. Mayor asked to purchase several more books to ruffle to the community.
2. A Proclamation Declaring April 23-29, 2023 as National Library Week Director of Library Services Bautista provided an overview of the library programs for the upcoming National Library week.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Aaron Fletcher, Kevin Ryan, James Givens, and Cheryl Capoti spoke in support of the energy project that would benefit the City and bring jobs to the community.
Luz Flores spoke about Winter (Women in Non-Traditional Employment Roles) organization in Commerce and the employment programs they provide to women.
Ms. Flores invited COuncilmembers to come and tour their location and get to know about the company.
Kiana Hernandez, Education Commissioner, spoke about walkability audit, including the bike safety, which is designed for also adults with disabilities.
Commissioner Hernandez invited everyone to participate in the event. - walk audit and talked about bike safety concerns and asked for support in carrying the support.
Gloria Nezahualcoya and Antonia Lupercia asked that the old transportation routes are reinstated as seniors have to walk to the bus stop several blocks.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Argumedo asked to continue item #10 to the next meeting.
Councilmember Lainez moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Argumedo, to approve the Consent Calendar minus item #10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Rebollo, Mayor Pro Tem Argumedo, Councilmember Altamirano, Councilmember Garcia, and Councilmember Lainez
5 -
3. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 16A, and 16B
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4. Approval of Minutes
5. Joint Agency Agreement for Bridge Maintenance at Telegraph Road over Rio Hondo River
6. Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Tubeway Re-alignment Study from Smithway Street to Telegraph Road
7. Traffic Interconnect System Upgrades Project Acceptance
8. Automated License Plate Readers Lease Agreement with Flock Group Inc.
9. Home Security Camera Rebate Program
10. Vehicle Use Policy Amendment
SCHEDULED MATTERS
11. City Council Reorganization
Mayor Rebollo opened nominations for the Mayor. Councilmember Altamirano nominated Vice Mayor Argumedo for the Mayor of 2023-2024, and Councilmember Garcia seconded. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Altamirano, Garcia, Lainez, Vice Mayor Argumedo and Mayor Rebollo (5)
Mayor Argumedo opened nominations for the Vice Mayor and nominated Councilmember Altamirano for Vice Mayor. Councilmember Garcia seconded the nomination. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Altamirano, Garcia, Lainez, Rebollo and Mayor Argumedo (5)
Mayor Argumedo and Councilmembers thanked outgoing Mayor Rebollo Oralia for her service as a Mayor during 2022-2023, for her professionalism, and leadership.
Councilmember Rebollo thanked everyone for their support.
Mayor Argumedo read two Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition for outgoing Mayor Rebollo from Montebello Unified School District and the City of Maywood.
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Board Clerk, thanked Mayor Rebollo for providing outstanding public service and all her hard work.
Mayor Argumedo thanked everyone for the support and for being selected as a Mayor for 2023-2024.
Matt Johnson from LA County Supervisor Janice Harn's Office congratulated Mayor Argumedo and thanked outgoing Mayor Rebollo for all her work during the past year.
Johncito Peraza, Field Deputy for the Office of Congressman Robert Garcia, congratulated Mayor Argumedo and recognized outgoing Mayor Rebollo for her term as a Mayor.
12. Organizational Assignments for Councilmembers
This item was continued to April 25, 2023, City Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
There were no reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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