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Commerce Council Advances Economic and Parking Plans

CommerceJan 14, 20261 min read

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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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Residential Parking T Markings Pilot Program Further Economic Development Residential Parking Stalls T-Markings Pilot Program Commerce Community Development

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The agreements will provide communication and real estate strategy services intended to support economic development and other policy goals. The parking pilot now covers portions of Sydney Drive, Duncan Avenue, and Triggs Street, with the Mayor expected to review its progress in the coming months. The Council also received and filed the Street Light Master Plan, making City staff responsible for keeping its database current.

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Approved a professional services agreement with North Star Alliances for Phase 1 internal and external strategic communication services, not to exceed $56,000.
Approved a professional services agreement with Deodate for Phase 1 real estate strategic services, not to exceed $76,125.
Expanded the Residential Parking Stalls T-Markings Pilot Program to portions of Sydney Drive, Duncan Avenue, and Triggs Street near Bristow Park.
Received and filed the Street Light Master Plan, with City staff responsible for updating its database.
Approved the listed warrant registers, prior meeting minutes, and other consent-calendar items by a 5-0 vote.

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Jan 14, 2026, 2:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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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6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to the Graffiti Removal Team
Presentation of the City of Commerce Public Library Year in Review
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9A S/A
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Professional Services Agreement for the Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Estimate (PS&E) for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant-Funded Project
Resolution No. SA 26-1 of the Successor Agency to the Commerce Community Development Commission Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period Covering July 2026 to June 2027 as Required by Section 34180 of the California Health and Safety Code
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents Related to the Approved Land Exchange Agreement, Final Tract Map No. 83334 and the Subdivision Improvement Agreement
SCHEDULED MATTERS
PRESENTATION/UPDATE FROM THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE
Committee and Commission Appointments
License Agreement with Trapeze Entertainment, LLC., and Cirque Entertainment III, LLC
Professional Services Agreements with Deodate and North Star Alliances for the Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Coalition (Big 4) to Promote Legislative Initiatives to Further Economic Development and Key Policy Objectives
Street Light Master Plan Adoption
Residential Parking T Markings Pilot Program
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.

Commerce Council Advances Economic and Parking Plans

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