Commerce, CA

Name: Youth Advisory Commission — Commerce, CA
Start: 2026-09-14T19:00:00
Location: City of Commerce Teen Center 5107 Astor Ave. Commerce, CA 90040

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CommerceCA averageUS Census ACS

Population

12,072

Per-capita income

$26,570

Median home value

$583,200

Bachelor's or higher

11%

Typical home value $702,337 +1.8% yr/yr · +18.3% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances

Total revenue$167.6M (FY2023)

Total spending$98.2M (FY2023)

Taxes$123.9M (FY2023)

Debt outstanding$42.7M (FY2023)

Spending per resident$8,144 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey

202520 housing units ($2.5M)

🗳️ Election results (3 races)

Local election returns — winner marked ✓.

City Council 2024-11-05

Oralia Rebollo ✓ 2,524 · Hugo Argumedo ✓ 2,155 · Leonard Mendoza 1,154 · Michael W. Pryor 531

City Council 2022-06-07

Mireya Garcia ✓ 1,049 · Kevin Lainez ✓ 959 · Ivan Altamirano ✓ 859 · Leonard Mendoza 728 · Yvette Gaytan 385 · Alfonso Garate, Jr. 342

City Council 2020-03-03

Oralia Y. Rebollo ✓ 1,445 · Hugo A. Argumedo ✓ 879 · Carlos Maravilla 776 · Alma L. Suarez 574 · Jaime Valencia 460 · Ofelia Avila 287

🗳️ Ballot measures (1)

Propositions decided directly by voters.

Measure SL

2022-11-08 · Passed — 1,046 yes / 1,014 no

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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Youth Advisory Commission

City of Commerce Teen Center 5107 Astor Ave. Commerce, CA 90040

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Recent meetings

Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Disabilities Access and Opportunity

Public Safety/Community Services Conference Room

Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Planning Commission

Council Chambers

Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Traffic Commission

Council Chambers

Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council to vote on 45-day moratorium on data center development

The Commerce City Council will consider adopting an urgency ordinance imposing a temporary 45-day moratorium on data center development, along with several consent items including professional services agreements, a fund exchange with Walnut, and rescinding a prior deconstruction award. The meeting also includes a closed session on litigation and a presentation from the Sheriff's Department.

Urgency ordinance for 45-day moratorium on data center development (requires 4/5 vote)
Professional services agreement with I Copy, Inc. dba IBE Digital for IT staff augmentation, up to $193,700/year for 3 years plus 2-year renewal
Agreement with North Star Alliance for marketing services related to the Big 4, not to exceed $120,000 through August 5, 2028
First amendment to economic development services agreement with Deodate LLC, adding $150,000 for a term until August 11, 2029
Resolution to rescind June 23, 2026 award of CREA deconstruction project to Precision Works, Inc. and re-advertise

zoningdata-centerscontractsbudgetpublic-safetyeconomic-development

Council Chambers

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Mayor Kevin Lainez Mayor Pro Tem Mireya Garcia Councilmember Ivan Altamirano Councilmember Hugo Argumedo Councilmember Oralia Rebollo Commerce City Hall Council Chambers 5655 Jillson Street Commerce, CA 90040 Phone: (323)722-4805 Fax: (323) 726-6231 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 5:00 PM CONCURRENT JOINT MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82019003723? pwd=IkC7aaXeWmICBbmtry0GGXWBVYhNe4.1 Meeting ID: 820 1900 3723 Passcode: 441557 Agenda 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chairperson Lainez ROLL CALL Deputy City Clerk Park PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Citizens wishing to address the City Council and Successor Agency on any item on the Closed Session agenda may do so at this time. Please complete a speaker's card and give it to the City Clerk /Secretary prior to commencement of the City Council/ Successor Agency meetings. Please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2)& (e)(2) - Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - Two (2) Cases. 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). One (1) case: Unite Here Local v City of Commerce Liendo Superior Court of Los Angeles County Case No. 25STCP03029 2. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT 6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chairperson …

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

14-6219 — approve as amended

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6210 — approve

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 5:01 PM

City Council

SPANISH AGENDA - Council Chambers

Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Library Commission

Community Services Program Room 2535 Commerce Way Commerce CA 90040

Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Park & Recreation Commission

Council Chambers

Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Senior Citizens Commission

Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Youth Advisory Commission

Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

City Council to consider $604,800 public Wi-Fi expansion project

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and service contracts, including public Wi-Fi expansion and EV charging stations. The body will also consider a new electronic payment system that introduces convenience fees for certain city permits.

Agreement with BCS Consultants for Phase II Public Wi-Fi Expansion Project not-to-exceed $604,800
Contract award to VVD for City Hall EV charging station installation totaling $261,026
Implementation of a customer convenience fee program for electronic payments via Point & Pay LLC
Public hearing for confirmation of 2025-2026 Weed Abatement Charges
Declaration of 5440 Telegraph Rd. as surplus land

infrastructurewi-fielectric-vehiclesfeesreal-estatepublic-safety

Council Chambers

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Mayor Kevin Lainez Mayor Pro Tem Mireya Garcia Councilmember Ivan Altamirano Councilmember Hugo Argumedo Councilmember Oralia Rebollo Commerce City Hall Council Chambers 5655 Jillson Street Commerce, CA 90040 Phone: (323)722-4805 Fax: (323) 726-6231 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 5:00 PM SPECIAL CONCURRENT JOINT MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE Join Meeting Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85356512518? pwd=sLwwOMsJFp3FtgAZOiKzEauE8XLaXR.1 Meeting ID: 853 5651 2518 Passcode: 402290 Agenda CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chairperson Lainez ROLL CALL City Clerk Sarmiento PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Citizens wishing to address the City Council and Successor Agency on any item on the Closed Session agenda may do so at this time. Please complete a speaker's card and give it to the City Clerk /Secretary prior to commencement of the City Council/ Successor Agency meetings. Please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2)& (e)(2) - Regarding Anticipated/Potential Litigation - Two (2) Cases. 1. Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, the City Council will confer with its real property negotiator, Ernie Hernandez, with respect to real estate negotiations regarding: 1. 6051 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040 (APN: 6336-017-018) 2. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION ORAL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT 6:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chairperson Lainez ROLL …

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR — approve

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6200 — approve

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6196 — approve

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6193 — approve

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6199 — approve

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6206 — approve

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6204 — approve

5 yea

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 5:01 PM

City Council

SPANISH AGENDA - Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Community Services Commission

Community Services Conference Room

Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Disabilities Access and Opportunity

Public Safety/Community Services Conference Room

Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Planning Commission

ENGLISH AGENDA - Council Chambers

Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 6:31 PM

Planning Commission

SPANISH AGENDA - Council Chambers

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 5:05 PM

City Council

ENGLISH AGENDA - Council Chambers

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

ENGLISH AGENDA - Council Chambers

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR — approve

4 yea · 1 absent

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano absent · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6170 — approve

4 yea · 1 absent

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano absent · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6181 — adopt

4 yea · 1 absent

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano absent · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6183 — approve

4 yea · 1 absent

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia yea · Ivan Altamirano absent · Hugo Argumedo yea · Oralia Rebollo yea

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 5:01 PM

City Council

SPANISH AGENDA - Council Chambers

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 5:06 PM

City Council

SPANISH AGENDA - Council Chambers

Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Library Commission

Community Services Program Room

Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Traffic Commission

Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Youth Advisory Commission

Teen Center - 5107 Astor Ave, Commerce, CA 90040

Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Park & Recreation Commission

Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Senior Citizens Commission

Public Safety/Community Services

Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council Chambers

Video

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CONSENT CALENDAR — approve as amended

3 yea · 2 absent

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia absent · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo absent · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6146 — receive and filed

3 yea · 2 absent

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia absent · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo absent · Oralia Rebollo yea

14-6153 — adopt

3 yea · 2 absent

Kevin Lainez yea · Mireya Garcia absent · Ivan Altamirano yea · Hugo Argumedo absent · Oralia Rebollo yea

Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Disabilities Access and Opportunity

Public Safety/Community Services Conference Room

Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Planning Commission

Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council Chambers

Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Community Services Commission

Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Traffic Commission

Public Safety & Community Services Conference Room

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 88 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$4.6M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008802/4100026342/BEEF COARSE
$3.9M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · 2000008192/4100024454/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB
$3.2M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008735/4100026222/BEEF COARSE
$2.9M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · 2000005694/4100016061/BEEF ROAST ROUND FRZ CTN-38-42 LB
$2.6M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · 2000007116/4100021085/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB
$2.6M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009458/4100028041/BEEF COARSE
$2.6M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000008778/4100026304/BEEF ROAST R
$2.5M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · 2000005618/4100015959/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB
$2.4M	INTERSTATE MEAT CO., INC. Department of Agriculture · 2000006913/4100019949/BEEF ROAST ROUND FRZ CTN-38-42 LB
$2.1M	SUNTIFF, LLC Department of the Treasury · BEP DCF PARKING PROGRAM SERVICES

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Los Angeles County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Traffic fatalities7 (3 pedestrian · 2024)

Business establishments304,988 (3,987,736 employees · 2023)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,625/mo (242 assisted households · 2025)

Adults with low literacy34.3% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

655

Recorded votes

$167.6M

Annual budget

$42.7M

Debt outstanding

450

Employees on payroll

Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$167.6M

Spending$98.2M

Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$42.7M

Debt-to-revenue0.26×

Debt-load index30 / 100

A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

450 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.492

All kids

0.431

Black kids

0.318

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions

🗺 Interactive map

Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

2025 (29 meetings)
2024 (37 meetings)
2023 (42 meetings)
2022 (36 meetings)
2021 (31 meetings)

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