Commerce — 2023-09-26

City Council

#1 Closed Session Item
1. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) &\n(e)(2) - Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - Two (2) Matters.
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2. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, the City Council will confer with its real property\nnegotiator, Edgar Cisneros, with respect to real estate negotiations regarding:\nA. Mitsubishi property concerning proposed price and other terms relating thereto,\ncomprised of 5440 Telegraph Road, Commerce, California (APN: 6336-023-920)\nB. 5550 Harbor St., Commerce CA 90040 (APN: 6335-025-903)\nC. 2143 S. Atlantic St., Commerce, CA 90040 (APN: 5244-014-904)\nD. Craig Realty Corporation concerning proposed price and other terms relating\nthereto, comprised of the former Commerce Community Development\nCommission-owned real property located along the Telegraph Road Corridor, south\nof Gaspar Avenue and north of the Commerce Casino [Tubeway Avenue], formerly\nknown as 5809, 5819, 5823, 2901/2903, 5933, 5901, 5959, 6000, 6003 and 6233\nTelegraph Road and 2240 Gaspar Avenue; 2311, 2322 and 2366 Travers Avenue,\nCommerce, California.
#3 Closed Session Item
3. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nRECRUITMENT/EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957 (b)\n(1)\nEmployee Title: Public Works Director
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1. Commendation Honoring Cindy Montañez for Her Leadership as the CEO\nof TreePeople USA and Contributions to the City of Commerce, County of\nLos Angeles, and State of California\nAttachments: Commendation
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10. Slauson Corridor Improvements from I-5 to I-710 Project Concept Plan\nThe City Council will receive and file a presentation, and consider for adoption\na Resolution approving the Slauson Corridor Improvements Concept Plan.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nResolution\nSlauson Presentation
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11. A Resolution Amending the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year\n2023-2024\nThe City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution amending the annual\noperating budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nResolution
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12. Resolution Designating an Arts District in the City of Commerce\nThe City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution designating an Arts\nDistrict in the City of Commerce per the Art in Public Places Committee's\nrecommendation.\nAttachments: Staff report\nResolution
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13. Revisions to the Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan by\nAmending the Code Enforcement Officer II, Travel Coach and Public\nSafety Manager Classifications\nThe City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution amending the\nClassification and Compensation Plan by revising the job specification for the\nCode Enforcement Officer II, Travel Coach and Public Safety Manager\nclassifications.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nResolution\nCode Enforcement Officer II\nTravel Coach Classification\nPublic Safety Manager Classification\nPUBLIC HEARING
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14. Rejection of Commercial Cannabis Permit Applicant Nos. 18-053 and\n18-010\nThe City Council will consider formally rejecting applications No.18-053 and\nNo.18-010 based on failure to move forward and diligently process their\nrespective development agreement applications.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nAttachment A\nAttachment B\nAttachment C\nAttachment D\nCITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
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2. Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 25A, 25B, 4A and 4B\nThe City Council and Successor Agency will consider for approval the bills and\nclaims set forth in Warrant Registers No.25A dated September 26, 2023, No.\n25B dated September 7, 2023, through September 11, 2023, 4A dated\nSeptember 26, 2023, and 4B dated September 13, 2023 through September\n20, 2023.\nAttachments: Warrant Register 4B\nWarrant Register 25A & 4A\nWarrant Register 25B
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4. Award of Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the\nVarious Signalized Intersections Improvement Project\nThe City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving Plans and\nSpecifications, awarding a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.\nfor the Various Signalized Intersections Improvement Project, HSIP Cycle 10,\n07-LA-0-HSIPSL-5362(028), and authorizing Construction Management and\nInspection Services by Transtech Engineers, Inc.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nResolution\nAgreement\nBid Analysis\nSCHEDULED MATTERS
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5. Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department Regarding Public\nSafety in the City of Commerce
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6. Authorize a Vehicle Leasing and Replacement Program with Enterprise\nFleet Management, Inc.\nThe City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution authorizing a vehicle\nleasing and replacement program with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nResolution\nEnterprise Fleet Contract #030122\nEnterprise FM Trust - Alliant Certificate Holder List for CJPIA Property Insurance Program\nProof of Publication\nProp. Eval.-Fleet Mgmt 030122\nRFP and Addendums-Fleet Mgmt
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7. Award of Agreement for Tree Maintenance Services\nThe City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving an Agreement\nfor tree maintenance services for 3 years effective October 2, 2023 with an\noption to extend the term of service by two additional years.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nResolution\nProfessional Services Agreement
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8. South Eastern Avenue at Southbound I-5 Freeway Raised Island\nBeautification Project Concept Plan Approval\nThe City Council will receive and file a presentation by Hirsch & Associates,\nInc., for the South Eastern Avenue at Southbound I-5 Freeway Raised Island\nBeautification Project, and consider for adoption a Resolution approving the\nproposed Concept Plan tentatively approved by Caltrans, and authorize staff to\nproceed with the project design phase and Maintenance Agreement with\nCaltrans.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nResolution\nPresentation
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9. Appeal of Traffic Commission Denial of Disabled Blue Curb Parking\nRequest at 7158 Watcher Street\nThe City Council will consider upholding the Traffic Commission's action to\ndeny blue curb parking request at 7158 Watcher Street based on parking\nconcerns in the City and the following circumstances: (1) Applicants' driveway\ncan be used for access by the physically challenged resident's vehicle\nconsistent with the Blue Curb Parking Policy approved by City Council on\nOctober 11, 2022.\nAttachments: Staff Report\nTraffic Commission Agenda Report\nBlue Curb Policy