The City Council awarded a $236,982 construction contract for a right-turn lane widening project at Washington Boulevard and Telegraph Road. Council members also authorized proposals for railroad bridge beautification and created a temporary committee on commercial refuse and recycling haulers.

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May 13, 2026

Council Approves Veterans Rental Assistance Plan

The City Council approved reallocating housing funds to provide temporary rental assistance for Commerce veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with support available for up to six months. The Council also approved $12,100 for the June 6 Pedal Palooza and All Abilities Color Fun Run and adopted an agreement to accept Proposition C funds.

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Apr 29, 2026

Council approves speed humps and park plan

The City Council approved $306,300 for speed hump installations on identified City streets and authorized staff to determine exact locations using engineering standards and field conditions.

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Apr 15, 2026

Council advances park and green building projects

The City Council unanimously authorized staff to seek design proposals for the Rosewood Park Extension Improvement Project and appropriated $300,000 for its design phase. It also adopted an ordinance requiring green building practices for City buildings.

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Mar 25, 2026

Council Advances Green Building Rules

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 833 to implement green building practices for new city buildings. It also declared two properties surplus land, approved a license agreement for an amusement operator with a $20,000 community benefits fee, and directed staff to plan for 75 participants in the 2026 summer youth program.

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Mar 11, 2026

Council Reviews Property Negotiations

The City Council held a closed session on real estate negotiations involving 72805 Parkview Drive, but the minutes do not report an outcome. The Council also proclaimed March 21, 2026, as World Down Syndrome Day and requested that City Hall be lit blue and yellow that day.

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Mar 11, 2026

Council approves public Wi-Fi and summer events

The City Council approved $41,000 for Phase I of expanded public Wi-Fi at park facilities and authorized a two-day Independence Day celebration costing $305,244.

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Feb 25, 2026

Council Advances Sales Tax Measure

The City Council advanced a proposal for voter approval of a 0.25% sales tax increase, which would raise the total city sales tax from 0.75% to 1% if approved by a majority of voters.

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Jan 28, 2026

Commerce Approves Resident Assistance Programs

The City Council unanimously approved $25,000 for free legal aid for Commerce residents and approved programs providing Community Development Block Grant funding and home-beautification grants.

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Jan 14, 2026

Commerce Council Advances Economic and Parking Plans

The City Council unanimously authorized two Phase 1 agreements totaling up to $132,125 for strategic communications and real estate services supporting the Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Coalition (Big 4). It also expanded the residential parking T-markings pilot to additional streets near Bristow Park.

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Dec 10, 2025

Council Selects New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council unanimously selected Kevin Lainez as mayor and Mireya Garcia as mayor pro tem. The council also continued a public safety presentation and an Emergency Operations Center project agreement to its next meeting.

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Nov 26, 2025

Council Approves Land Exchange and Tract Map

The City Council unanimously approved a land exchange and final tract map for properties at 7316 Gage Avenue and 6364 Zindell Avenue, allowing the map to proceed toward final recordation and public improvements to be addressed through an agreement.

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Nov 26, 2025

Council approves housing and zoning changes

Commerce adopted zoning changes supporting housing-element rezoning sites, updated accessory dwelling unit rules, and citywide artificial-turf regulations. The council also approved a $300 annual fee for nonresident travel-team participants and allocated $5,546.75 for commemorative walkway signage.

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Oct 29, 2025

Council Advances Housing and Zoning Changes

The City Council advanced several land-use changes, including a housing overlay for sites identified to meet the regional housing allocation, citywide artificial-turf regulations, and updated accessory dwelling unit rules. The housing and ADU actions passed 4-0 with the mayor absent; the artificial-turf action passed 3-1.

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Oct 15, 2025

Council Approves Regional Fiber Network Agreement

The City Council unanimously approved a right-of-way agreement for installing, maintaining, and operating the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network within Commerce.

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Oct 15, 2025

Council advances zoning and planning changes

The City Council approved citywide digital billboard regulations on first reading, allowed entertainment establishments in certain manufacturing zones by a 3-2 vote, and amended planning permit fees by a 4-0-1 vote. The public hearing on artificial turf regulations was continued for more information about the City's liability.

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Oct 8, 2025

Council Discusses Zindell Street Property

The City Council discussed real estate negotiations for 6364 Zindell Street in closed session, but took no reportable action.

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