Vernon public meetings in 2022

Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting

The Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 24, 2022 special meeting. Members received a presentation on the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Update Project, but no action was taken on the report.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 24, 2022 Special Green Vernon Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code and the 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The Council also approved several service contracts, a new Public Utilities General Manager, and funding for electric vehicle chargers.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1290 to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code (Unanimous)
• Appointed Todd W. Dusenberry as General Manager of Public Utilities (Unanimous)
• Approved $827,758.85 purchase order with ChargePoint, Inc. for EV fast chargers (Unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 agreement with The Arroyo Group for Santa Fe Avenue mixed-use development planning (Unanimous)
• Approved $132,328 agreement with Southern California Edison Company for facility upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 contract with Sespe Consulting, Inc. for an odor study (Unanimous)
• Approved $426,149.64 Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement and related purchases (Unanimous)
• Approved $99,309.46 change order for Atlantic Boulevard Bridge project (Unanimous)

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The Commission voted to waive rental rate increases for the 2023 calendar year. Additionally, the Commission conducted housing lotteries to fill two vacancies in city-owned housing and approved the September 14, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Waived rental rate increases for calendar year 2023 (6-0)
• Conducted housing lotteries to fill two city-owned housing vacancies
• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed December 2022 Quarterly Housing Report

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council met for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss existing litigation. City Clerk Pope reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Council approved a series of professional service agreements for environmental consulting, graffiti abatement, and police equipment. First readings were conducted for ordinances regarding solid waste franchises, building codes, and the Vernon CommUNITY Fund.

• Approved $6,647,316.29 Operating Account Warrant Register No. 99 (4-0)
• Approved $300,000 environmental consulting agreement with Sespe Consulting, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $26,501.40 Verizon service connection change (4-0)
• Approved $78,238.75 purchase order for police department office furniture (4-0)
• Approved two graffiti abatement agreements with Apply the Pressure Group and Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. for up to $600,000 each (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 agreement amendment for Harper & Associates Engineering, Inc. (4-0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance No. 1289 for commercial solid waste collection (4-0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance No. 1290 to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code (4-0)

Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting

The Committee approved 13 grants totaling $348,000 for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Docket I. The committee also selected its Chair and Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2023.

• Awarded $348,000 in FY 2022-2023 Docket I Direct Service Grants to 13 applicants (6-0-1)
• Selected Frank Gaviña as Chair for the term ending June 30, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Selected Mark Gonzalez as Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Approved May 18, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0-1)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council scheduled an all-mail ballot election for April 11, 2023, to elect a council member and vote on extending the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax. The council also approved several service contract amendments and a new energy risk management policy.

• Called all-mail General Municipal Election for April 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-40 approving energy risk management policy (unanimous)
• Approved $134,008.44 contract amendment for Allied Universal Janitorial Services (unanimous)
• Approved $56,508 contract amendment for Mariposa Landscape, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved City Payroll Warrant Register No. 797 totaling $2,728,698.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 98 totaling $12,645,346.37 (unanimous)
• Authorized Quitclaim Deed with Comstock Realty Partners X, LLC for easement termination (unanimous)
• Ratified settlement in Encinas v. City of Vernon (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council scheduled a general municipal election for April 11, 2023, to elect a council member and vote on extending the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax. The Council also appointed a new Health Officer and approved 2023 employee benefit plans.

• Appointed Tyler B. Evans as Health Officer (Unanimous)
• Called for all-mail ballot General Municipal Election on April 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved ballot measure to extend Public Safety Special Parcel Tax (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and EAP proposals (Unanimous)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 97 totaling $2,495,756.78 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-36 for CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs (Unanimous)
• Ratified continued use of teleconference for meetings per AB 361 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved a consent calendar with 15 items, including a $702,690 contract for citywide tree wells, a $300,000 environmental cleanup services agreement, and a $259,950 gas turbine maintenance contract. They also rejected bids for parking security fencing due to cost overruns. No other substantive decisions were made outside the consent calendar.

• Approved $702,690 citywide tree wells contract (4-0)
• Approved $300,000 environmental cleanup services agreement (4-0)
• Approved $259,950 gas turbine maintenance contract (4-0)
• Approved $104,872.80 purchase order for turbine air inlet filters (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 blanket purchase contract for fiber optic equipment repair (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for parking security fencing due to high costs (4-0)
• Approved $14,302,269.08 operating account warrant register (4-0)
• Approved $2,724,261.48 payroll warrant register (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council approved a $444,989.50 purchase contract with DC Consulting Services LLC for two Rolls-Royce gas turbine engines, plus a $55,000 contingency. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included a $22,001.92 repaving contract and a $176,291.96 software purchase. No public comments were made, and the council took no reportable action in closed session.

• Approved $444,989.50 purchase contract with DC Consulting Services LLC for two Rolls-Royce gas turbine engines (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $22,001.92 repaving contract with Cedro Construction Inc.
• Approved $176,291.96 purchase contract with Wonderware North for software licenses
• Approved $6,594,281.13 operating account warrant register
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-35 approving 2023 Resource Adequacy Plan
• Adopted Administrative Manual Policy 5.3 on electronic communications retention
• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Ratified Resolution No. 2021-36 authorizing teleconference meetings under AB 361

Regular City Council Meeting

The council voted 4-0 to authorize the City Administrator to execute a Master Cooperative Agreement with LA Metro for the design, construction, and operation of a portion of the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project. The consent calendar was approved 4-0, including a $17.8 million operating account warrant register, a $2.8 million payroll warrant register, and a resolution establishing a Conflict of Interest Code. Council Member Davis was excused from meetings through October 31, 2022, and abstained from that item. The council also recognized retired employee James D. Moore with a proclamation.

• Approved Master Cooperative Agreement with LA Metro for WSAB Transit Corridor Project (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including $17,816,079.22 operating account warrant register (4-0)
• Approved $2,801,085.24 payroll warrant register (consent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-34 establishing Conflict of Interest Code (consent)
• Excused Council Member Davis from meetings Sept 6 – Oct 31, 2022 (consent, Davis abstained)
• Authorized $250,000 blanket purchase contract with Siemens Energy for maintenance (consent)
• Authorized $19,126.41 supplemental to WCR Incorporated contract for lube oil coolers (consent)
• Authorized $44,870.59 in invoices to Interwest Consulting Group for plan check services (consent)

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The commission elected Juliet Goff as Chair and Jorge Nevarez, Jr. as Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2023, both by 5-0 votes. It also approved the agenda, consent calendar (including June 29 special meeting minutes), and received a quarterly housing report. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after 15 minutes.

• Elected Juliet Goff as Chair for term ending June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Elected Jorge Nevarez, Jr. as Vice Chair for term ending June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 29, 2022 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed September 2022 Quarterly Housing Report

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council approved the consent calendar, which included ratifying $4.07M in warrants, adopting the 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, and authorizing a police vehicle purchase up to $63,000. They also received a presentation on the draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and directed the voting delegate to approve League of California Cities bylaws amendments. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved consent calendar including warrant register totaling $4,065,091.84 (4-0)
• Adopted Vernon Public Utilities 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (4-0)
• Ratified police vehicle purchase (2023 Ford Police Interceptor) not to exceed $63,000 (4-0)
• Directed delegate to vote for League of California Cities bylaws amendments (4-0)
• Received and filed draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (no vote required)
• Received and filed reports on MGS outage purchases and emergency purchases (no vote required)

Special Green Vernon Commission Meeting

The Commission will select a Chair and Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2023. Members will also consider updating the City's 2011 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan and appointing an ad hoc committee to oversee the project.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update to the City's Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
• Appointment of a two-member ad hoc committee for the Plan update

The Green Vernon Commission unanimously approved a motion to update the city's Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, last adopted in 2011. The commission also selected Hector Morfin as Chair and Ron Daerr as Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2023. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom.

• Approved motion to update the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (unanimous)
• Selected Hector Morfin as Chair for term ending June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Selected Ron Daerr as Vice Chair for term ending June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved the consent calendar, including the April 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved the consent calendar including Ordinance No. 1287 amending warehouse zoning, and adopted a three-year MOU with the Vernon Police Management Association. It also designated voting delegates for the League of California Cities conference and approved cost-of-living adjustments for police management classifications.

• Approved consent calendar including Ordinance No. 1287 amending warehouse zoning (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-32 approving police management MOU for July 2022-June 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-33 amending classification and compensation plan for police management COLA (4-0)
• Designated Council Member Ybarra as voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (4-0)
• Approved payroll warrant register No. 794 totaling $2,833,434.93 (4-0)
• Approved operating account warrant register No. 92 totaling $17,248,396.66 (4-0)
• Received and filed Vernon Public Utilities 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (4-0)
• Received and filed letter requesting Exide lead cleanup be added to Superfund list (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1286, extending the interim warehouse moratorium for an additional ten months and fifteen days. The Council also introduced Ordinance No. 1287, amending Title 17 of the Vernon Municipal Code to regulate warehouse uses, and scheduled its second reading for August 16, 2022. Additionally, the Council approved the consent calendar, a labor agreement with IBEW Local 47, a construction contract for pumping plant demolition, and other routine items.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1286 extending warehouse moratorium (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1287 amending warehouse zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including towing franchise ordinances and $9.1M warrant register (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-30 approving IBEW Local 47 MOU (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-31 amending Classification and Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $397,613 construction contract with Standard Industries for pumping plant demolition (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 professional services agreement with Bell Burnett & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five Ford F-150 Lightning trucks for $230,846.60 (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council appointed Zaynah N. Moussa as City Attorney, effective July 19, 2022, and approved three-year memoranda of understanding with the Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association and Teamsters Local 911. The council also adopted a citywide fringe benefits policy, an amended classification and compensation plan, and approved a $825,837.85 agreement with ChargePoint for electric vehicle fast chargers. All votes were 4-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Larios absent.

• Appointed Zaynah N. Moussa as City Attorney (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Vernon Police Officers' Benefit Association, July 2022-June 2025 (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Teamsters Local 911, July 2022-June 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy, repealing Resolution 2021-15 (4-0)
• Adopted amended Classification and Compensation Plan (4-0)
• Approved $825,837.85 ChargePoint agreement for EV fast chargers (4-0)
• Introduced first reading of franchise towing ordinances for Mr. C's Towing and Towwerk's (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $14M operating and $3.7M payroll warrants (4-0)

Special Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The Vernon Business and Industry Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt changes to Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code to regulate future warehouse development through Development Agreements, and to include cargo container storage and parking in the definition of 'Truck terminal.' The commission also unanimously recommended continuation of the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax and approved the consent calendar, which included the May 12, 2022 minutes. Duncan Sachdeva was appointed Chair and Hector Morfin Vice Chair for terms ending June 30, 2023.

• Recommended warehouse regulation changes (unanimous)
• Recommended continuation of Public Safety Special Parcel Tax (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including May 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Duncan Sachdeva as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Hector Morfin as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Special Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The Vernon Housing Commission held a special meeting via Zoom and conducted housing lotteries to establish a randomized order for filling three vacancies in city-owned housing. The commission also unanimously approved the agenda and the consent calendar, which included approval of the June 8, 2022 regular meeting minutes. No public comment or oral reports were given.

• Conducted housing lotteries for three city-owned housing vacancies
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent calendar, including June 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Special City Council Meeting

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision.

The Vernon City Council held a special meeting on June 27, 2022, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. The agenda was approved, and items such as public comment, consent calendar, new business, oral reports, and closed session were listed, but no actions or outcomes are recorded. The meeting appears to have been procedural only.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• No other decisions recorded in minutes

Regular City Council Meeting - 6/21/2022

The council unanimously adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1283, imposing a 45-day moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or modification of warehouse uses, freight terminals, truck terminals, container storage, and container parking. The moratorium includes exemptions for pending permits and existing leases. The council also approved a zoning variance for a private access road at 3030 Atlantic Boulevard and authorized additional funds for the city's ERP software contract.

• Adopted 45-day moratorium on warehouse uses (unanimous)
• Granted zoning variance for private access road at 3030 Atlantic Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved $729,926 additional funds for Tyler Technologies ERP contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $4.66M operating warrants and $2.7M payroll
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1282 on military equipment use policy (consent)
• Approved $1.2M construction contract with General Pump Company (consent)
• Approved revised Daggett Solar Power 2 agreement for 60 MW solar and 30 MW storage (consent)
• Approved $3.98M property and casualty insurance for FY 2022-23 (consent)

Special Successor Agency

The Vernon Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting and unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the June 7, 2022 meeting minutes and Resolution No. SA-30 amending Resolution No. SA-28 regarding the issuance and sale of tax allocation refunding bonds. No public comment or oral reports were given. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved the June 7, 2022 special meeting minutes (consent)
• Adopted Resolution No. SA-30 amending Resolution No. SA-28 for tax allocation refunding bonds (consent)

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The commission unanimously approved the revised Residential Lease for City-owned Housing, which updates notification requirements for authorized occupants, lease renewal, and move-outs. It also received the June 2022 Quarterly Housing Report and approved the March 9, 2022 meeting minutes. The commission held a closed session on existing litigation but took no reportable action.

• Adopted revised Residential Lease for City-owned Housing (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including March 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed June 2022 Quarterly Housing Report
• Held closed session on existing litigation; no reportable action

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 operating budget and capital improvement plan, along with the appropriations limit. It also introduced a military equipment use ordinance, tabled a truck-to-rail facility ordinance, and approved several contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget and appropriations limit (unanimous)
• Introduced military equipment use ordinance, first reading (unanimous)
• Tabled truck-to-rail transfer facility ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $18.2M warrant register (unanimous)
• Approved $20,500 greenhouse gas verification contract (unanimous)
• Approved $77,167.61 Motorola service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 additional fuel funds (unanimous)
• Adopted SB 1 road project list (unanimous)

Regular Board of Library Trustees Meeting

The Vernon Board of Library Trustees approved the agenda and consent calendar, which included approving minutes from June 2, 2020, and October 6, 2020. The board unanimously selected Trustee Melissa Ybarra to fill a vacancy on the Temporary Ad Hoc Committee, which will work with staff to plan the reestablishment of the Vernon Public Library. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including June 2, 2020 and October 6, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Trustee Ybarra for Temporary Ad Hoc Committee vacancy (unanimous)

Special Successor Agency Meeting

The Vernon Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting and unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes from March 15, 2022. The agency also adopted Resolution No. SA-29, approving the Preliminary Official Statement for 2022 Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds as final under SEC rule 15c2-12. No public comments or oral reports were given.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including March 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. SA-29 approving Preliminary Official Statement for 2022 Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds (unanimous)

Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting

The Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee approved $20,000 in scholarship grants for five students and voted to increase the scholarship grant amount to $40,000 for FY 2022-23. The committee also approved the consent calendar, including revised scholarship program guidelines and minutes from the November 2021 meeting. All votes were unanimous among present members, with the chair and one member absent.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including November 17, 2021 minutes and revised VCF Scholarship Program package and guidelines (4-0)
• Awarded $20,000 in FY 2021-22 Docket II scholarship grants to five students, $4,000 each (5-0)
• Approved motion to increase FY 2022-23 Scholarship Grants to $40,000 and expand outreach via mail and social media (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council approved a $315,000 professional services agreement with Bell Burnett & Associates for specialized advisory services related to the city's first modernized data center. The council also approved a $50,000 attorney services agreement with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth for the same project, and affirmed appointments to outside agencies. Several items were approved on the consent calendar, including warrants, contracts, and reports.

• Approved $315,000 advisory services contract with Bell Burnett & Associates (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 attorney services agreement with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (3-0)
• Affirmed appointments to outside agencies, including Council Member Ybarra as delegate to California Contract Cities Association, Gateway Cities COG, and Independent Cities Association (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items, including payroll warrant register ($2,617,881.01) and operating account warrant register ($15,324,464.99) (4-0)
• Accepted work and authorized notices of completion for sealcoat/restriping of City Hall parking structure and Alameda Street repairs
• Approved amendment to SEAACA animal control services agreement
• Approved Green Vernon Commission Work Plan and budget for FY 2022-2023
• Tabled declaration of surplus land for two properties

Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The Vernon Business and Industry Commission met on May 12, 2022, and approved the agenda and consent calendar, which included minutes from prior meetings. The main substantive discussion concerned the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax, which is set to expire after Fiscal Year 2022-23. By consensus, the Commission requested staff bring back additional information on extending the tax, possibly resetting the rate, to maintain police services. No formal action was taken on the tax at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from May 13, 2021 and February 10, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• By consensus, requested staff return with more information on extending the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax beyond FY 2022-23

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2022-11 amending natural gas rate schedules for residential and commercial customers, and Resolution No. 2022-12 granting a zoning variance for a data center at 4701 S. Santa Fe Avenue. The council also continued a public hearing on truck-to-rail transfer facilities to June 7, 2022, directing staff to revise the ordinance to consider proximity to schools and residential areas. All other items on the consent calendar were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-11 amending gas rate schedules G-1 through G-4 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-12 granting zoning variance for data center at 4701 S. Santa Fe Ave (unanimous)
• Continued truck-to-rail transfer facility ordinance to June 7, 2022, with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, teleconference resolution, single-use foodware ordinance, warrant registers, and other items (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-09 declaring the results of the April 12, 2022 General Municipal Election, administered the oath of office to Melissa Ybarra, and reorganized with Leticia Lopez as Mayor and Crystal Larios as Mayor Pro Tem. The Council approved the consent calendar (excluding Item 19), which included approval of minutes, claims, payroll and operating warrant registers, and various contracts. It also approved Item 19, granting rPlanet Earth Los Angeles, LLC a waiver of the third electrical consumption hurdle and release of a $416,667 deposit, and introduced Ordinance No. 1280 regulating single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-09 declaring election results (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-18 (4-0, Mayor Lopez absent)
• Approved rPlanet Earth waiver of 8MW hurdle and release of $416,667 deposit (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-10 for Electric System Revenue Bonds (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1280 on single-use foodware (4-0)
• Approved $313,836 contract with Performance Contracting, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $39,000 purchase of 2022 Ford Ranger for police (consent)
• Approved $18,329.15 change order for ADA improvements (consent)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2022-05 approving mid-year budget appropriations and amending the FY 2021-22 operating and capital budget. It also approved several contracts, including a $450,000 blanket purchase contract with Siemens Energy for maintenance services and a five-year labor and materials contract with Petrelli Electric for high voltage electric system service. A reimbursement agreement for shelter beds at the Salvation Army Bell Shelter was approved, and appointments to outside agencies were tabled.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-05 approving mid-year budget appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 blanket purchase contract with Siemens Energy for maintenance services (unanimous)
• Approved five-year contract with Petrelli Electric for high voltage electric system service (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement agreement for Salvation Army Bell Shelter beds, not to exceed $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $116,600 professional services agreement with GovInvest Inc. for actuarial services (unanimous)
• Approved $34,405 fixtures/equipment agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor for billboard removal (unanimous)
• Approved $1,431,762 document approval letter with LA County Flood Control District for easements (unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to outside agencies for SCAG 2022 Regional Conference

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The commission approved Resolution No. VHC-9, adopting a new Vernon Rental Housing Policy to be submitted to the City Council, and repealed Resolution No. VHC-5. It also adopted seven revised procedures covering tenant leases, rent payment, subletting, damages, disability priority, relocation, and appliances, while repealing two outdated procedures. The commission received the quarterly housing report and approved prior meeting minutes. No public comment was made, and a closed session on potential litigation resulted in no reportable action.

• Adopted Resolution No. VHC-9 approving Vernon Rental Housing Policy (5-0)
• Repealed Resolution No. VHC-5 (5-0)
• Adopted 7 revised housing procedures (5-0)
• Repealed Transitional Hardship Appeal and Unit-to-Unit Transfer Procedures (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Dec 8 and Dec 15, 2021 meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed March 2022 Quarterly Housing Report (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a $2,507,772 construction contract with Cedro Construction for Well No. 22 equipment and site improvements, plus a $501,000 contingency. They also approved a $1,001,242.44 street sweeping agreement with CleanStreet, LLC and a $325,000 urban forest management contract with West Coast Arborists. Separately, the council adopted Resolution No. 2022-04 authorizing pension obligation bonds to refund and prepay certain pension liabilities. No public comment was made, and the closed session resulted in no reportable action.

• Approved $2,507,772 Well No. 22 construction contract with Cedro Construction, plus $501,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $1,001,242.44 street sweeping services agreement with CleanStreet, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $325,000 urban forest management contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-04 authorizing pension obligation bonds (unanimous)
• Approved operating account warrant register No. 82 totaling $2,966,642 (unanimous)
• Accepted electrical easement at 3333 Downey Road (unanimous)
• Approved ground lease re-assignment and sublease at 2970 E. 50th Street via Resolution No. 2022-03 (unanimous)
• Received and filed January 2022 Building Report and Gas Enterprise Cost-of-Service Study (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several financial and infrastructure items, including a major solar power agreement. The agenda also includes street improvement contracts, police department furniture purchases, and pension bond underwriting.

• Approval of $878,606 contract for Pacific Blvd., Santa Fe & Vernon Avenue street improvements
• Proposed $7,100,000 annual solar power purchase agreement with SCPPA over 20 years
• Appointment of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for $296,000 to underwrite Pension Obligation Bonds
• Purchase order for police department office furniture not to exceed $57,260.49
• Ratification of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 788 totaling $2,509,060.57

The regular City Council meeting on February 15, 2022, included no council reports or announcements. The council recessed to a closed session at 9:42 a.m. to discuss labor negotiations and anticipated litigation, then reconvened at 10:58 a.m. The interim city attorney reported that no reportable action was taken in closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m.

• Recessed to closed session for labor negotiations and anticipated litigation
• Reconvened regular meeting after closed session
• Reported no reportable action from closed session
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:59 a.m.

Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The Vernon Business and Industry Commission met remotely and approved the agenda and consent calendar, which included approval of three sets of meeting minutes. The selection of Chair and Vice Chair was tabled by consensus, and a presentation on the Gas Enterprise Cost-of-Service Study and Rate Design was given with no action required.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Tabled selection of Chair and Vice Chair by consensus
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of three joint meetings (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council approved the consent calendar (minus item 9), which included the recodified municipal code, organic waste ordinance, and several contracts. They also approved the first reading of a sidewalk vending ordinance, adopted a revised police officer recruit classification, and authorized an at-will employment agreement for Angela P. Kimmey as Deputy City Administrator. The council additionally approved an amendment with The Arroyo Group for planning services and directed staff to engage an executive search firm for a City Attorney.

• Approved consent calendar items 3-8, 10-14 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 with The Arroyo Group for $93,000 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1276 on sidewalk vending, first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-02 revising Police Officer Recruit classification (unanimous)
• Approved at-will employment agreement for Angela P. Kimmey as Deputy City Administrator (unanimous)
• Directed staff to engage executive search firm for City Attorney (closed session report)

Regular Successor Agency Meeting

The Vernon Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency approved refunding of Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2005A and 2011A, appointed Samuel A. Ramirez & Co., Inc. as underwriter for up to $134,000, and authorized a fiscal consulting contract with HdL Coren & Cone for up to $25,000. The consent calendar, including approval of prior minutes and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2022-2023, was also approved unanimously. No public comment or oral reports were given.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and ROPS (unanimous)
• Approved refunding of TAB Series 2005A and 2011A (unanimous)
• Appointed Samuel A. Ramirez & Co., Inc. as underwriter, cost not to exceed $134,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase contract with HdL Coren & Cone for fiscal consulting, not to exceed $25,000 (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council unanimously introduced Ordinance No. 1278 to regulate mandatory organic waste disposal reduction, with a second reading scheduled for February 1, 2022. It also adopted Resolution No. 2022-01 establishing a conflict of interest code and approved the consent calendar, including payroll warrants and the Electric Fund audit report. In closed session, the council approved a settlement in a workers' compensation case.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 1278 on organic waste disposal reduction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01 conflict of interest code (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including payroll warrants and audit report (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2020-2021 Electric Fund Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in workers' compensation case (unanimous, closed session)