CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Demolition of City Buildings at 5819 Telegraph Rd & 2366 Travers Ave Project MEETING DATE: June 23, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution accepting demolition of City Buildings at 5819 Telegraph Rd & 2366 Travers Ave Project as complete, authorizing staff to file the notice of completion with the County Recorder’s Office, and authorizing release of $11,624.41 retention money per contract provisions.
BACKGROUND:
The City-owned vacant buildings located at 5819 Telegraph Road and 2366 Travers Avenue had experienced ongoing issues including unauthorized entry, vandalism, and deteriorating conditions that posed public safety concerns. Additionally, one of the structures sustained fire damage, further compromising the integrity of the building and creating hazardous conditions. To eliminate these safety risks and secure the properties, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Interior Demolition, Inc. on February 24, 2026, for the demolition of the existing structures.
ANALYSIS
On February 24, 2026, the City Council awarded a demolition contract to Interior Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $259,812.40. Construction commenced on April 13, 2026, and was successfully completed on May 26, 2026.
The work included the asbestos abatement, demolition of the two existing buildings, removal of demolished materials associated with the buildings, and installation of perimeter chain-link fencing around each property.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The demolition project was completed within the approved budget. All project costs were funded through the Project Management Fund (fund 12). Approval of the Notice of Completion will not result in any additional fiscal impact to the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide further direction to staff
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item relates to the 2016 Strategic Plan, Infrastructure and Facilities Guiding Principle 4:
Develop and invest in infrastructure and beautification projects that support economic growth.
Approved and Recommended by: Shahid Abbas, Director of Public Works Fiscal Impact reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Director of Finance Approved as to form by: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager