Mayor Kevin Lainez
Mayor Pro Tem Mireya Garcia
Councilmember Ivan Altamirano
Councilmember Hugo Argumedo
Councilmember Oralia Rebollo
Commerce City Hall
Council Chambers
5655 Jillson Street
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323)722-4805
Fax: (323) 726-6231
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 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 Lainez
ROLL CALL
Interim City Clerk Jacquez-Nares
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Citizens wishing to address the City Council and Successor Agency on any item on the Closed Session agenda may do so at this time. Please complete a speaker's card and give it to the City Clerk /Secretary prior to commencement of the City Council/ Successor Agency meetings. Please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
1. 2.
Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(2) - Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - Three (3) Cases.
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, the City Council will confer with its real property negotiator, Ernie Hernandez, with respect to real estate negotiations regarding 7025 Slauson Ave., Commerce, CA 90040 (APN: 6356-004-025).
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, the City Council will confer with its real property negotiator, Ernie Hernandez, with respect to real estate negotiations regarding 6300 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040 (APN: 6336-008-033)
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Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 the City Council will confer with its labor negotiator, Ernie Hernandez, with respect to labor negotiations pertaining to:
A. The Memoranda of Understanding between the City and Transportation Department Employees Association on behalf of the transportation employees.
B. The Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the City of Commerce management employees.
4. City Council Conference Regarding Public Employee Recruitment/Employment/ Appointment pursuant to Government Code 54957 (b)
Employee Title: City Clerk
5. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Lainez
ROLL CALL
Interim City Clerk Jacquez-Nares
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Transportation Director McFerguson
INVOCATION
Council Member Rebollo
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Honoring the Fallen: America’s Freedom Tribute & Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial Day Weekend Event
The City Council will receive a presentation and provide a commendation Honoring the Fallen: America's Freedom Tribute & Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial Day Weekend Event.
Attachments: Commendation Honoring the Fallen
2. The BIG 4 Summit Recap Video
The City Council will receive a video presentation recapping the BIG 4 Summit.
3. National Public Works Week Video
The City Council will receive a video presentation from the Public Works Division.
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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.
To increase the effectiveness of the Public Comment Period, the following rules shall be followed: No person shall make any remarks which result in disrupting, disturbing or otherwise impeding the meeting.
Pursuant to Section 54957.95 of the Government Code, the presiding member of the legislative body conducting a meeting, or their designee, is authorized to remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting. Any such removal will be preceded by a warning to the disruptive individual by the presiding member of the legislative body or their designee that the individual’s behavior is disrupting the meeting and that the individual’s failure to promptly cease their disruptive behavior may result in their removal.
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.
4. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 18A, 18B, and 18C
The City Council will consider approving the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 18A dated May 26, 2026, 18B for the period of May 7, 2026 through May 11, 2026, and 16C for the period of May 13, 2026 through May 19, 2026.
18A_2026
18B_2026
18C_2026
Attachments:
5. Approval of Minutes
The City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026, held at 6:00 p.m.
Attachments: 05-12-2026 Council Minutes.draft
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Adoption of Resolution Updating the Conflict of Interest Code to Reflect Current Organizational Structure and Authorized Positions
6. 1. Adopt a Resolution approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code reflecting the City's current organizational structure and authorized positions.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the amended 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
Staff Report
Resolution
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Attachments:
7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Commerce, California, Approving the Agreement with U.S Bank for the Voyager Fuel Card Program utilizing the State of California Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract Number 030625- USB
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving:
1. Approve the Agreement with U.S. Bank based on a competitively awarded Sourcewell Cooperative Contract # 030625-USB for fleet fuel credit card purchases as needed in the maximum amount of $1,050,000 for the contract term, May 26, 2026, through June 27, 2029.
2. Approve the option to renew the Sourcewell U.S. Bank contract for additional one-year terms that align with the term of the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #030625-USB, in the maximum amount of $350,000 annually.
3. Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to sign all required documents.
Staff Report
Resolution
US Bank Voyager Agreement
Sourcewell Master Agreement - Contract #030625
Attachments:
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8. Award of Design-Build Contract to Energy Smart Group for the City Hall Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Project
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution:
1. Waiving the formal competitive bidding process and awarding a design-build contract to Energy Smart Group (ESG) for the total Construction Cost of $261,026; and
2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract with Energy Smart Group in a form approved by City Attorney and furthermore authorize City Manager and Public Works Director to execute any amendments to the agreement with ESG; and
3. Authorizing up to 15% ($39,154) of the construction cost in contingencies for unforeseen conditions; and
4. Authorizing up to 10% ($30,018) of the total construction and contingencies costs for Construction Management, and Inspection; and
5. Authorizing to proceed with Construction Management and Inspection Service, pursuant to the existing on-call consultant services.
Staff Report
Attachment 1. Resolution
Attachment 1. Exhibit A. CIC Agreement
Attachment 1. Exhibit B. Designated Partner ESG Letter
Attachment 1. Exhibit C. ChargePoint Contract 021825
Attachment 2. Commerce Public Works Construction Agreement SEN Rev 06-13-23 - SA Attachments:
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9. Award of Construction Contract to Calpromax Engineering, Inc. for the Washington Boulevard at Telegraph Road Right-Turn Lane Street Widening Project
Staff recommends that the City Council consider adopting a resolution:
1. Approving Plans and Specifications for the Washington Boulevard at Telegraph Road Right-Turn Lane Street Widening Project ("Project"); and
2. Awarding a construction contract to Calpromax Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $236,982 for the total Base Bid Schedule amount, and
3. Authorizing up to 20% of the construction contract for construction contingency for unforeseen conditions; and
4. Authorizing up to 15% of the total construction contract and contingencies for Construction Management and Inspection Services, and material testing; and
5. Authorizing Construction Management and Inspection Services pursuant to City's On-Call professional consulting services agreements.
Staff Report
Resolution
FINAL BID ANALYSIS
Commerce Construction Contract - Calpromax Engineering, Inc.
Attachments:
10. Mixmaster Street Widening Project (Phase 2) Acceptance The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution accepting the Mixmaster Street Widening Project (Phase 2) as complete, authorizing staff to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office, and authorizing the release of 5% retention per contract provisions.
Staff Report
Resolution, Mixmaster Street Widening
Attachment 1 NOC
Attachments:
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department of Public Safety in the City of Commerce
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12. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Establishment of a Temporary Commercial Refuse and Recycling Hauler Ad Hoc Committee and Appointment of Two (2) City Council Member
The City Council will consider to:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Establishment of a Temporary Commercial Refuse and Recycling Hauler Ad Hoc Committee; and
2. Appoint two (2) City Council Members to serve on the Committee.
Staff Report
Resolution
Attachments:
13. Authorization to Release RFP for the Beautification of BNSF/UPRR Bridges The City Council will consider authorizing staff to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Beautification of BNSF/UPRR Bridges.
Staff Report
DRAFT RFP BRIDGE BEAUTIFICATION, 5-19-26 1
Attachments:
14. Arts in Public Places Program: Rosewood Park
The City Council is requested to:
Review, consider and approve proposed art proposal at Rosewood Park.
Attachments: Staff Report
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Written materials distributed to the City Council are available for public inspection immediately following the posting of this agenda (at least 72 hours prior to a regular City Council meetings) in the City Clerk's Office, at Commerce City Hall, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, California, and the Central Library, 5655 Jillson Street, Commerce, California.
Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. ln compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, notify the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 722-4805 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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