RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE TRANSPORTATION ART MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (TAMA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) WHEREAS, in 2021 the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) developed the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) as part of a two-year program through which approximately $296 million in funds is going to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces; and WHEREAS, through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation; and WHEREAS, on February 1, 2022, City applied for Clean California Cycle 1 grant and was awarded $4,955,257 for improvements at various city parks and murals; and WHEREAS, on March 28, 2023, a Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc., (RJM) in the amount of $399,980 was awarded and on August 8, 2023, City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to RJM’s Agreement to acquire the necessary intellectual property rights over the murals; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2024, City Council awarded a Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the infrastructure portion of the Project excluding the mural installations; and WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, Mural concepts were presented to City Council and on July 23, 2024, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Vivache Designs for the installation of the Mural Designs at two locations on Caltrans properties in the City, Triggs Street and Leonis Tunnel under the 710 freeway; and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2024, staff completed and submitted a Transportation Art Proposal (application) for mural installation to Caltrans for review and approval; and WHEREAS, on December 6, 2024, staff was informed by Caltrans to submit an executed copy of Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement (TAMA) between the City of Commerce and Caltrans (attached herein as Exhibit A) as a part of Transportation Art Proposal, which is required for art installations on Caltrans assets; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends approval of the attached TAMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
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. Approves the Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement (TAMA) between the City of Commerce and the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) attached here in as Exhibit “A”.
Section 2. Authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement (TAMA) for and on behalf of the City of Commerce and furthermore, authorizes the City Manager to execute any amendments to the agreement should it become necessary, in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office. The Mayor is further authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 3. Find that the actions taken under this Resolution are exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 as it is not considered a “project” as it does not have the potential to result in direct or reasonably indirect physical changes in the environment. In addition, the action would be exempt under the “commonsense” exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of January 2025.
Ivan Altamirano, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
TRANSPORTATION ART MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (TAMA)