City of Commerce
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 23, 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
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ivan Altamirano called meeting to order at 5:12 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Rebollo was not present for roll call, but joined the Closed Session meeting.
Mayor Altamirano
Mayor Pro Tem Lainez
Councilmember Argumedo
Councilmember Garcia
Present: 4 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Rebollo
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 members of the City Council and Successor Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:14 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
The members of the City Council and Successor Agency reconvened to open session at 6:28 p.m.
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ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Tapia reported on Closed Session Item No. 1, stating that with the entire Council present, four potential litigation matters were discussed. Staff provided a presentation, the City Council gave direction, and no reportable action was taken on any of the items.
Mayor Altamirano
Mayor Pro Tem Lainez
Councilmember Argumedo
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Rebollo
Present: 5 -
6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ivan Altamirano called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Altamirano
Mayor Pro Tem Lainez
Councilmember Argumedo
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Rebollo
Present: 5 -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Finance Director Alvaro Castellon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Mayor Ivan Altamirano offered the invocation.
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Commendation Honoring Sergeant Sergio Jimenez for his Outstanding Service to the Community
Attachments: Commendation
Mayor Ivan Altamirano read and presented the commendation to Sergeant Sergio Jimenez.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Chantelle Sotomayor spoke regarding various topics.
Tom Chau spoke regarding various topics.
Frank Martinez spoke regarding various topics.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Lainez moved, seconded by Councilmember Oralia Rebollo, to adopt 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. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D S/A, 27B, and 27C 4A
4B
4C
4D S/A
27B
27C
Attachments:
3. Approval of Minutes
2025-08-26 CC minutes
2025-09-02 CC Minutes
2025-09-09 CC Minutes
Attachments:
SCHEDULED MATTERS
4. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department of Public Safety in the City of Commerce
Sergeant Alvaro Barreras provided a statistics update for the dates of 9/9/25-9/22/25.
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5. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Cities of Commerce, Industry, Irwindale, Santa Fe Springs, and Vernon to Establish a Multijurisdictional Coalition for Regional Advocacy
Staff Report
Memorandum of Understanding
Attachments:
City Manager Ernie Hernandez presented the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Lainez moved, seconded by Councilmember Oralia Rebollo, to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Commerce, Industry, Irwindale, Santa Fe Springs, and Vernon to establish a multijurisdictional coalition for regional advocacy on industrial and commercial priorities. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem Lainez, Councilmember Argumedo, Councilmember Garcia, and Councilmember Rebollo
5 -
6. Discussion Regarding Hosting a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Replica Staff Report
Attachment
Attachments:
Senior Management Analyst Natalie Hernandez presented the item.
Councilmember Mireya Garcia moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Lainez, for staff to draft a budget and agreement for the hosting of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica in the City of Commerce closest to Veteran's Day. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem Lainez, Councilmember Argumedo, Councilmember Garcia, and Councilmember Rebollo
5 -
7. Conceptual Rendering for the Proposed Military Monument at Rosewood Park
Staff Report
Conceptual Rendering
Attachments:
City Manager Ernie Hernandez presented item.
The Council provided further direction for staff to review additional designs and other locations for the Military Monument.
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8. Arts in Public Places Program - Pilot Program “Walls of Freedom” Attachments: Staff report
City Attorney Noel Tapia presented the item with additional comments from Mayor Ivan Altamirano.
The Council provided further direction for staff to identify opportunities for art in the parks.
9. Arts in Public Places Program
Attachments: Staff Report
Mayor Ivan Altamirano presented item.
The Council agreed to discuss the item further at a future meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Extension of a Citywide Moratorium Prohibiting the Approval, Expansion, Intensification or Relocation of Any New or Existing Home-Sharing for a period of Ten (10) Months and Fifteen (15) Days -Public Hearing Staff Report
Interim Urgency Ordinance
Attachments:
Economic Development and Planning Director Jessica Serrano presented the item.
City Clerk Lena Shumway announced that there were no public comments received for the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Hugo Argumedo moved, seconded by Councilmember Mireya Garcia, to approve an extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 821, continuing a temporary moratorium on the approval, expansion, intensification, or relocation of any new or existing home-sharing or vacation rental operations within the City of Commerce for an additional ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65858, to June 28, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem Lainez, Councilmember Argumedo, Councilmember Garcia, and Councilmember Rebollo
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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
Members of the Council and Successor Agency made community announcements and comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ivan Altamirano adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
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