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Council advances zoning and planning changes

CommerceOct 15, 20252 min read

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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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New rules for digital billboards will move forward, while some manufacturing areas may be able to host entertainment establishments with parking requirements. Planning permit and approval fees were amended. The Council postponed action on artificial turf regulations until a future meeting and directed staff to provide more information.

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Approved Ordinance No. 824 on first reading to modify billboard regulations and add citywide digital billboard regulations; the vote was 5-0.
Approved Ordinance No. 825 on first reading to allow entertainment establishments in certain manufacturing zones, establish parking requirements, and revise the definition of entertainment establishments; the vote was 3-2.
Approved Resolution No. 25-67 amending planning fees for permits and approvals; the vote was 4-0, with one abstention.
Continued the public hearing on proposed artificial turf regulations to the next meeting while staff provides more information about the City's liability.
Approved several public art installations, including utility box murals, a post office box mural, and a proposed mural at 5281 Washington Boulevard subject to final rendering approval.
Provided further direction for the proposed art installation at 5650 Jillson Street to be discussed at the next Arts in Public Places committee meeting.

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Oct 15, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamberscompleted

CONCURRENT JOINT MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

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5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Commerce
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5A S/A
Approval of Minutes
Granting Authority for Execution of Metro, State, and Federally Funded Grants, Documents for City Projects
Gateway Water Management Authority Appointments
Eligibility Expansion for Competitive Sports Programs
New Transit Maintenance Facility Project
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PRESENTATION/UPDATE FROM THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE
Residential Parking T Markings Pilot Program
Arts in Public Places Program: Installation of Nine (9) Utility Box Murals and one (1) Post Office Box Mural
Arts in Public Places Program: Art Installation at 5281 E. Washington Blvd.
Arts in Public Places Program: Art Installation at 5650 Jillson Street
PUBLIC HEARING
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Commerce Municipal Code to Establish Artificial Turf Regulations for All Zones Citywide and in the Public Right-of-way - Public Hearing
Introduction and First reading of Ordinance No. 824 Enacting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 25-02 Amending Title 19, Chapter 19.25 of the Commerce Municipal Code (Signs) Modifying Existing Billboard Regulations and Adding City-Wide Digital Billboard Regulations - Public Hearing
Introduction and First reading of Ordinance No. 825 Enacting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 25-04 Amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Commerce Municipal Code (“CMC”) to Allow Entertainment Establishments in Certain Manufacturing Zones, Create Parking Requirements for this Use, and Revise the Definition for Entertainment Establishments - Public Hearing
Resolution No. 25-67 Amending User (“Planning”) Fees For Planning Permits and Approvals Pursuant to Title 19 (“Zoning”) of the City of Commerce Municipal Code - Public Hearing
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Written materials distributed to the City Council are available for public inspection immediately following the posting of this agenda (at least 72 hours prior to a regular City Council meetings) in the City Clerk's Office, at Commerce City Hall, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, California, and the Central Library, 5655 Jillson Street, Commerce, California.
Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. ln compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, notify the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 722-4805 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
New Transit Maintenance Facility Project

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