City of Commerce
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 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
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Altamirano called meeting to order at 5:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Altamirano
Mayor Pro Tem Lainez
Councilmember Argumedo
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Rebollo
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
City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(2) - Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - Four (4) Matters.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
City Council reconvened to open session at 6:10 p.m.
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Tapia reported on Closed Session Item No. 1, stating that with the entire Council present, three potential litigation matters were discussed. Staff provided a presentation, the City Council gave direction, and no reportable action was taken.
6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Altamirano called meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Altamirano
Mayor Pro Tem Lainez
Councilmember Argumedo
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Rebollo
Present: 5 -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Finance Director Castellon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Rebollo offered the invocation
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month in the City of Commerce
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Marquez gave a brief presentation on Deaf Awareness. Mayor Altamirano then read the proclamation and presented it to Ruben Aries.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gloria Nezahualcoytl requested that more senior classes be brought back and also asked that shuttle service be provided for the Fiesta Padres event.
Herlinda Chico, LA County Fire Department, spoke about two programs: the CERT class, which is free and also offered in Spanish at the East LA Service Center; and the upcoming Girls Camp on October 4, focused on fire safety. She asked that the event be shared with schools, parent groups, and on social media.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Rebollo moved, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem Lainez, Councilmember Argumedo, Councilmember Garcia, and Councilmember Rebollo
5 -
2. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 3A, 3B, 3B S/A, 26A, and 26B
3. Updated Library’s Collections Development Policy
4. Adoption and Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Commerce City of Commerce Page 2 Printed on 9/15/2025
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Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.48, Relating to Card Club Pointholders Minimum Interest
5. Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Clean Energy
SCHEDULED MATTERS
6. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department of Public Safety in the City of Commerce
Sergeant Jimenez provided an overview of the August statistics and reported on the active shooter training that took place at the Citadel Outlets. He expressed his gratitude to the City Council and staff, noting that this was his last meeting, and introduced the new Sergeant, Alvaro Barreras. Mayor Altamirano and the City Council thanked Sergeant Jimenez for his dedication and professionalism.
7. Committee and Commission Appointments
Councilmember Garcia reappointed Jesus Cervantes to the Senior Citizens Commission and appointed Dannielynn Escobar to the Youth Advisory Commission.
8. Consideration of Creative Crosswalks Artwork and Contract Award This item was continued to a future date.
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
Councilmember Rebollo reported that she attended the Contract Cities Conference, where Sheriff Luna shared information about a new patrol system involving drones, as well as legislation regarding housing control and its potential impact on the City of Commerce. She also highlighted resources available in the library related to Deaf Awareness.
Councilmember Garcia expressed her appreciation for the awareness being raised during Deaf Awareness Month.
Councilmember Argumedo noted that he also attended the Contract Cities Conference, which was well attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Lainez reminded everyone about the upcoming Fiesta Patrias event.
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Mayor Altamirano announced that the first Paul Botello art piece has been installed at the Mixmaster under the bridge.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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