RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE ACCEPTING THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY CLEANUP AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY (CCEP) GRANT AND AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCE CLEANUP WITH BACK2WORK (B2W) PROJECT WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) administers the Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Program to support local efforts to remove litter, beautify public spaces, and provide workforce development opportunities; and WHEREAS, in November 2025, the City of Commerce, through its Environmental Services Division and with the assistance of AGI, submitted an application for CCEP Grant funding; and WHEREAS, the proposed Commerce Cleanup with Back2Work (B2W) Project will provide litter abatement, environmental maintenance, community beautification, and workforce development services within the City of Commerce; and WHEREAS, the project will focus on areas with persistent litter, illegal dumping, and environmental degradation, including major corridors and residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the project will be implemented in partnership with Back2Work (B2W), a workforce development program that provides transitional employment opportunities to underserved populations; and WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, the City of Commerce was notified of its selection to receive CCEP Grant funding; and WHEREAS, the CCEP Grant is a reimbursement-based program requiring the City to initially fund project costs and subsequently seek reimbursement from the State; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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. The City Council hereby accepts the Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant in the amount of $200,000 Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary agreements, documents, and amendments required to implement the Commerce Cleanup with Back2Work (B2W) Project. The City Manager, or designee, is also hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
Section 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the appropriation of upfront funds necessary to initiate project activities, with the understanding that eligible costs will be reimbursed through the CCEP Grant Program.
Section 5. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 7. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2026. _______________________________
Kevin Lainez Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk