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, September 22, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
SPECIAL CONCURRENT JOINT MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE
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5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Lainez
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Sarmiento
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) - Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - One (1) Case.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). One (1) case: Resource Environmental Services, LLC v. City of Commerce, Superior Court of Los Angeles County Case No. 26STCV27457
2. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, the City Council will confer with its real property negotiator, Ernie Hernandez, with respect to real estate negotiations concerning proposed price and other terms relating thereto, comprised of 5933 Telegraph Road, Commerce CA 90040 (APN:
6336-017-908 and 6336-018-920)
3. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairperson Lainez
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ROLL CALL
City Clerk Sarmiento
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Parks and Recreation Marquez
INVOCATION
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation of Recognition to California State Senator Bob Archuleta
2. Proclamation Declaring September 2026 as Deaf Awareness Month
3. Breast Cancer Awareness Resource and Health Fair
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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.
4. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER NOS. 3A, 4A, 4A-SA, 4B, 4C The City Council will consider approving the bills and claims set forth in Warrant Registers No. 3A dated September 8, 2026, 4A dated September 22, 2026, 4A-SA for the period of August 25, 2026 through September 7, 2026, and 4B for the period of August 26, 2026 through September 7, 2026, and 4C for the period of September 9, 2026 through September 17, 2026
1. 3A_2026
2. 4A_2026
3. 4A-SA_2026
4. 4B_2026
5. 4C_2026
Attachments:
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5. ADOPTION AND WAIVING OF THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, ENACTING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT (“ZTA”) NO. 25-02 AMENDING TITLE 19 (ZONING), SECTION 19.31.100(2) OF THE COMMERCE MUNICIPAL CODE (“CMC”) RELATED TO DISTANCE
SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR USES PROVIDING ALCOHOL SALES
FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION ALONG DESIGNATED COMMERCIAL
CORRIDORS
It is recommended that the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 836 (Attachment 1), An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Commerce, California, Approving Zoning Text Amendment (“ZTA”) No. 25-02 Amending Title 19 (Zoning) Section 19.31.100(2) of the Commerce Municipal Code (“CMC”) Related To Distance Separation Requirements For Uses Providing Alcohol Sales For Off-Site Consumption Along Designated Commercial Corridors.
1. Staff Report
2. Ordinance
Attachments:
6. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ROOFING CO, INC. FOR THE BRISTOW PARK FACILITIES ROOF
REHABILITATION PROJECT
The City Council will consider and approve one of two options:
Adopting a Resolution awarding a construction contract to Commercial & Industrial Roofing Co, Inc. for the Bristow Park Facilities Roof Rehabilitation Project for a total construction contract amount of $255,371 (Option A) and allocating $20,900 to cover the project cost shortfall; OR Adopting a Resolution awarding a construction contract to Commercial & Industrial Roofing Co, Inc. for the Bristow Park Facilities Roof Complete Replacement Project for a total construction contract amount of $763,051 (Option B) and allocating $663,100 to cover the project cost shortfall.
1.Staff Report Bristow Roof
2. Resolution A
3. Resolution B
4. FINAL BID ANALYSIS, COM, BRISTOW PARK ROOF PROJ
5. Commerce Public Works Construction Agreement SEN Rev 06-13-23 - SA Attachments:
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7. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL UNDER THE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
CENTERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR BRISTOW PARK COMMUNITY
CENTER
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Strategic Growth Council for funding of up to $10 million under the Community Resilience Centers implementation grant program for Bristow Park Community Center.
1. Staff Report
2. RESOLUTION CRC Commerce 9.11.2026
Attachments:
8. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,
AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution approving Agreements with 19 qualified contractors for on-call maintenance, repair, and construction services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per contractor per fiscal year; provided, however, that if a contractor is unavailable or unable to perform required services, the City may authorize an amount exceeding $100,000 for another qualified contractor, as necessary to meet the City’s service needs, provided that the combined amount authorized for all contractors does not exceed the department’s approved budget for such services. The resolution also ratifies the previously executed Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance services in the amount of $120,375 for the initial one-year term, with the option of four additional one-year periods.
1. Staff Report On-Call Maintenance Services
2. Resolution, On-Call Maintenance Services
3. Exhibit A - List of Recommended Contractors
Attachments:
9. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SPECS ENGINEERING GROUP INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CREA
DECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Staff recommends that the City Council consider adopting a resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with SPECS Engineering Group Inc. ("SPECS") to provide construction management and construction inspection services for the Deconstruction of the Commerce Refuse-to-Energy Facility Project in a total not-to-exceed amount of $154,100.
1. Staff Report
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement - Commerce Template (Updated with Force Majeure Provision) Attachments:
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10. PROTECTION OF CREA MONITORING WELLS DURING
DECONSTRUCTION
Staff recommends that the City Council consider adopting a resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works or his designee to inform Precision Works, Inc. dba Precision Environmental ("Precision Works") that they shall protect the monitoring wells during the Deconstruction of the Commerce Refuse-to-Energy Authority ("CREA") Facility and will not perform any of the monitoring well removal work.
1. Staff Report
2. Resolution
Attachments:
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES AND VARIOUS ON-CALL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS
11. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Transtech Engineers, inc., for city engineering services and with 38 additional qualified consultants for various on-call professional services.
1. Staff Report
2. Resolution, On-Call Professional Services
3. Exhibit A - List of Recommended Consultants
Attachments:
12. PURCHASE OF SIXTEEN (16) DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDERS AND ACCESSORIES The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the purchase of sixteen (16) Digital Video Recorders, retrofit assemblies, and accessories for transit operations in an amount not to exceed $140,180 through “The Interlocal Purchasing System” (TIPS) Procurement 260202 security systems, products, and services cooperative purchase contract.
Declare surplus and approve trade-in credit of the existing General Electric (GE) DVR equipment. The credit shall be applied to the project installation costs.
1. Staff Report
2. Resolution
3. 260202 TIPS Contract Agreement
4. 260202 TIPS Request for Proposal
Attachments:
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13. ROSEWOOD PARK EXPANSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Staff recommend that the City Council review consultant presentations and provide direction to staff regarding the selection of the top consultant for the Rosewood Park Expansion Improvement Project.
1. Staff Report
2. Advertised Request for Proposals
3. CWE Proposal
4. Hirsh & Associates Inc. Proposal
5. IDS Group Proposal
Attachments:
14. REVITALIZATION OF TELEGRAPH ROAD AND WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD CORRIDORS PROJECT
Staff recommend that the City Council review consultant presentations and provide direction to staff regarding the selection of the top consultant for the Revitalization of Telegraph Road and Washington Boulevard Corridors Project.
1. Staff Report
2. Advertised Request For Proposals
3. City Fabrick Proposal
4. MIG Inc. Proposal
5. Infrastructure Architects Inc. Proposal
Attachments:
15. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN NANCY M. OCEGUEDA, SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE OF THE J & N OCEGUEDA TRUST DATED MAY
15, 2008, AND THE CITY OF COMMERCE, FOR LAND IN THE CITY OF
COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
Adopting the proposed Resolution approving the Agreement to Sell Land and Escrow Instructions between Nancy M. Ocegueda, Successor Trustee of the J & N Ocegueda Trust dated May 15, 2008, and the City of Commerce, for Land located at 4615 E. Washington Boulevard, Commerce, California, 90040; Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 5243-027-025, 5243-027-027 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City; and Authorizing a budget appropriation from the Unassigned Fund Balance for the acquisition of 4615 E. Washington Boulevard, Commerce, California, 90040 including $1,350,000 purchase price and associated acquisition-related costs.
1. Staff Report
2. Resolution
3. SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENT Purchase & Sale Agreement + Disclosures- 4615 E. Washington Blvd, Com Attachments:
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
City Council Agenda September 22, 2026
16. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE FORMATION OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2026-1 (MODELO)
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
A Resolution adopting local goals and policies relating to Community Facilities Districts;
A Resolution of Intention to authorize the levy of a special tax to pay the costs of acquiring or constructing certain facilities and to pay debt service on bonded indebtedness; and
Resolution of Intention to incur bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 within the proposed City of Commerce Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Modelo).
1. Staff Report
2. Resolution Adopting CFD Goals and Policies City of Commerce 4909-8924-1518_3
3. City of Commerce - CFD Goals Policies 4924-1606-0850_3
4. Landowner Petition to Establish CFD - City of Commerce CFD 2026-1 (Modelo)
5. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMERCE CFD 2026-1 (MODELO) 4929-8997-3934_6
6. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO INCUR DEBT COMMERCE CFD 2026-1 (MODELO) 4938-4554-6414_6 Attachments:
17. 18.
PRESENTATION/UPDATE FROM THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE
CONSIDERATION OF CONCEPT PLAN FOR CAMP COMMERCE DECK
REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City Council will consider:
Receiving and filing a presentation by EB Construction, Inc., the project design consultant, on the proposed Camp Commerce Deck Replacement Improvement Project Concept Plan; and
Approving the proposed concept plan; and
Authorizing staff to proceed with the preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Estimate (PS&E), based on the approved concept plan.
1. Staff Report
2. EBCI Camp Commerce Conceptual Plans
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19. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT AT 5555 E.
WASHINGTON BLVD. (APN: 6335-024-909) BETWEEN LILEND
INVESTMENT, LLC, DBA EL POLLO LOCO AND THE CITY OF COMMERCE Adopting the proposed Resolution approving a Lease Agreement between Lilend Investment, LLC, DBA El Pollo Loco (Lessee), and the City of Commerce (Lessor), for 5555 E. Washington Boulevard, Commerce, California, 90040; Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 6335-024-909 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City; and
1. Staff Report
2. Resolution -5555 E. Washington Blvd.
3. Single Tenant Net Lease Agreement -5555 E Washington Blvd Commerce_vFinal 09.17.2026 Attachments:
20. COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
The City Council will consider making appointments to City Commissions and Committees.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report - Commission Appointments
21. PUBLIC HEARING
EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 834 - TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing, take public testimony and adopt, by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, the proposed Urgency Ordinance extending for ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days the temporary moratorium established by Urgency Ordinance No. 834 on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications, permits, entitlements, or other approvals for Data Center development within the City of Commerce pursuant to Government Code section 65858.
1. Staff Report
2. Urgency Ordinance Extension
Attachments:
ORDINANCES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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