TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: 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.
MEETING DATE: September 22, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
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.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council, at its August 25, 2026 meeting, introduced Ordinance No. 836, which will amend Title 19 (Zoning) Section 19.31.100(2) of the CMC related to distance separation requirements for certain alcohol related uses within specified areas of the City. This ordinance is now being presented for second reading and adoption. If adopted, Ordinance No. 836 will become effective on October 22, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve recommendation
Reject recommendation
Provide staff with further direction
Recommended by: Jessica Serrano, Director of Community Development Reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Director of Finance
Approved as to form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 836
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
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