Mayor Ivan Altamirano
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Lainez
Councilmember Hugo Argumedo
Councilmember Mireya Garcia
Councilmember Oralia Rebollo
Commerce City Hall
Council Chambers
5655 Jillson Street
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323)722-4805
Fax: (323) 726-6231
Tuesday, November 25, 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
Agenda
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Altamirano
ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Park
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(2) - Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - Two (2) Matters.
2. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, the Successor Agency will confer with its real property negotiator, Ernie Hernandez, with respect to real estate negotiations concerning potential properties relating to Camp Commerce 2.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Altamirano
ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Park
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Finance Director Castellon
INVOCATION
Councilmember Garcia
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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.
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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. 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7A S/A The City Council will consider approving the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 7A dated November 25, 2025, 7B for the period of October 16, 2025 through October 27, 2025, 7C for the period of October 29, 2025 through November 19, 2025, and 7A S/A dated November 25, 2025. 7A
7B
7C
7A S/A
Attachments:
2. Approval of Minutes
The City Council will consider approving the minutes of the City Council meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, held at 6:00 p.m.
Attachments: 2025-10-28 CC Minutes
3. Pathways for Hope Project (Clean California Cycle 1 Grant) Project Acceptance
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution accepting the Pathways for Hope Project (Clean California Cycle 1 Grant) as complete, authorizing staff to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office, and authorizing release of 5% retention per contract provisions.
Staff Report
Notice of Completion
Resolution
Attachments:
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4. Resolution Approving a Temporary Lease Agreement at 2313 S. Atlantic Blvd (APN: 5244-024-001) Between AWP Properties LLC and the City of Commerce
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving a month-to-month Temporary Lease Agreement for ten (10) parking stalls at 2313 South Atlantic Boulevard between AWP Properties LLC. and the City of Commerce, for the amount of $3,600.00 per month, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
Resolution
License Agreement
Attachments:
5. Adoption and Waiving of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 827 Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Commerce Municipal Code to Establish Artificial Turf Regulations for All Zones Citywide and in the Public Right-of-way
The City Council will consider adopting and waiving the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 827 amending the Commerce Municipal Code establishing artificial turf regulations for all zones Citywide and in the public right-of-way as part of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 25-01; and adopting a Categorical Exemption under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 827
Notice of Categorical Exemption
Staff Report dated October 14, 2025 (without attachments) Attachments:
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6. Adoption and Waiving the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 828 of the City Council of the City of Commerce, California, Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Commerce Municipal Code to Establish a New Zoning Overlay to Implement Housing Element Policy, Apply the New Zoning Overlay to those Sites Identified in the Housing Element as Rezoning Sites to Meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and adopting Resolution No. 25-70 amending the general plan land use designation to mixed use for sites identified in the Housing Element as rezoning sites to meet the RHNA for General Plan Amendment No. 25-01
The City Council will consider adopting and waiving the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 828 amending the Commerce Municipal Code ("CMC") establishing a new zoning overlay (ZTA No. 25-03) to implement Housing Element policy, and applying the new zoning overlay to those sites identified in the Housing Element as rezoning sites to meet the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) (ZC No. 25-01); adopting Resolution No. 25-70 amending the general plan land use designation to mixed use for sites identified in the Housing Element as rezoning sites to meet the RHNA for GPA No. 25-01; and adopting a Categorical Exemption under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code 21000, et seq. "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") (CEQA Guidelines 15060(c)(2), 15378(b)(5), 15301, 15303 and 15061(b)(3)).
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 828
Initial Study/Addendum to the General Plan EIR
Table of Existing and Proposed General Plan and Zoning for Housing Element Rezoning Sites Proposed Zoning Maps
Attachments:
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7. Adoption and Waiving of the Second Reading the Ordinance No. 829 of the City Council of the City of Commerce Enacting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (“ZTA”) No. 25-05 Amending Title 19 (Zoning) Chapter 19.07 of the Commerce Municipal Code (“CMC) to Amend Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”) Provisions to Comply with State Law
The City Council will consider adopting and waiving the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 829 enacting ZTA No. 25-05 amending Title 19 (Zoning), Chapter 19.07 of the Commerce Municipal Code ("CMC") to amend the ADU provisions to comply with State law; and adopting a Categorical Exemption under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code 21000, et seq. "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") (CEQA Guidelines 15303 Class 3 Categorical Exemption; and Public Resources Code 21080.17 Statutory Exemption).
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 829
Notice of Categorical Exemption
Attachments:
8. Art in Public Places- Budget Update
The City Council will consider approving an allocation of $50,000 towards Art in Public Places-related events or programming.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. Resolution to Approve Agreements and Amendments for Professional Service Agreements
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing blanket approval for existing vendor contracts that meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. The contract term has expired, but services continue to be provided;
2. The contract amount has exceeded the original "not-to-exceed" amount authorized by Council;
3. No formal contract is on file, but the vendor continues to provide essential or recurring services.
The City Council will also consider authorizing the Mayor/City Manager to execute sixty-seven (67) contract amendments or new agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, within 90 days to formalize these service arrangements.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
SCHEDULED MATTERS
10. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department of Public Safety in the City of Commerce
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11. Committee and Commission Appointments
The City Council will consider making appointments to City Commissions and Committees.
Attachments: Staff Report
12. Guidelines for Competitive Sports Eligibility Expansion The City Council will consider approving the proposed guidelines and fee structure for the implementation of the City of Commerce Competitive Travel Sports Program.
Attachments: Staff Report
13. Resolution to Commemoratively Name a Section of the Public Right of Way on S. Atlantic Ave/Goodrich Blvd., Calixto Walkway, and S. Atlantic Ave./Eastern Ave., Botello Walkway, and Allocate $5,546.75 Towards the Cost of the Signage
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution that will:
1. Name a section of the public right of way on S. Atlantic Ave/Goodrich Blvd., Calixto Walkway
2. Name a section of the public right of way on S. Atlantic Ave/S. Eastern Ave, Botello Walkway
3. Allocate $5,546.75 from the Art in Public Places fund to cover the costs of the signage
Staff Report
Resolution No.
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARING
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14. Adoption and Waiving of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 826 Amending the Commerce Municipal Code (“CMC”) by Modifying Title 15 Thereof Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Residential Codes with Certain Amendments, Additions and Deletions Thereto and Adding a Chapter for an Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Public Hearing
The City Council will consider adopting and waiving the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 826 amending Title 15 (Building and Construction) of the Commerce Municipal Code ("CMC") to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Residential Codes with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto and add a chapter for an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations; directing staff to schedule on November 25th, 2025 a noticed public hearing prior to the second reading and adoption of the same; and adopting a Categorical Exemption under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code 21000, et seq. "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15303, and 15378(b)(5)).
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 826
Notice of Categorical Exemption
Attachments:
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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