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Council approves public Wi-Fi and summer events

CommerceMar 11, 20262 min read

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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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What this means

Residents can expect expanded Wi-Fi access at park facilities, with installation and equipment funded through the Project Management Fund. The Council also approved July 3 and 4 celebration events, expanded mobile security camera trailer services for 12 months, and mid-year General Fund budget amendments. It adopted ordinances allowing up to two years of additional CalPERS service credit for eligible employees.

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Approved a 12-month expansion of the agreement with Flock Safety for mobile security camera trailers under Resolution No. 26-13; staff was asked to provide a six-month usage report.
Approved FY 2025-26 mid-year amendments to the General Fund budget.
Received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Approved a Proposition A fund exchange agreement with the City of Lomita under Resolution No. 26-14.
Approved Phase I public Wi-Fi agreements totaling up to $41,000 and appropriated $41,000 from the Project Management Fund under Resolution No. 26-15.
Approved the July 3-4, 2026 Independence Day Celebration program for $305,244.
Adopted Ordinance No. 830 and Urgency Ordinance No. 832 amending the City’s CalPERS contract to allow up to two years of additional service credit.

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Mar 11, 2026, 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

Agenda

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
City Videos
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 13A, 13B, 13C, and 13A S/A
Approval of Minutes
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Flock Safety to Modify and Expand Services for Mobile Security Camera Trailers
FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
Annual Financial Comprehensive Report and the Auditor’s Communication Related to Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Audit
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Fund Trade Agreement for the Exchange of Proposition A Funds with the City of Lomita
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Presentation/Update from the Sheriff's Department of Public Safety in the City of Commerce
Expansion of Public Wi-Fi Access (Phase I)
Proposed Independence Day Celebration Program - July 3-4, 2026
ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 830 Authorizing an Amendment to the City’s CalPERS Contract to Provide Up to Two (2) Years of Additional Service Credit (“Golden Handshake”) and Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Authorizing the Same Amendment
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.

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Minuteshttps://cityofcommerce.legistar1.com/cityofcommerce/meetings/2026/3/2937_M_City_Council_26-03-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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