Subscribe
Enter your email address below to receive updates related to this item Invalid E-mail
Cancel
Subscribe
Success
You will now receive updates related to this item
Close
Hide Video
Show Video
Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Judith Merlo, Mayor
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
Crystal Larios, Council Member
The public is encouraged to view the agenda and meeting at CityofVernon.org/publicmeetings
. In the event of any technical difficulties, you may view the live meeting at www.cityofvernon.org/LiveMeeting
.
You may address the Council in the Council Chambers, via mail or email to [email protected]
include the meeting date and item number in the subject line (mail and/or email must be received at least two hours prior to the start of the meeting).
CALL TO ORDER
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
FLAG SALUTE
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
ROLL CALL
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Council deliberation on those specific matters.
PRESENTATIONS
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
1. Designation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
Recommendation:
Conduct City Council Reorganization and Designation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore following the Certification of the April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election (GME) Results and Filing Submission to the California Secretary of State.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2025-011
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
2. Employee Service Pin Awards
Recommendation:
Recognize May 2025 Employee Service Pin Award recipients.
Agenda Report
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar may be approved with one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the June 3, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
1. June 3, 2025 Regular City Council Minutes
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
4. Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claims submitted on behalf of
Bedelid Guerrero by Barbara Gossom, Agent for United Heartland aka SubroIQ, and Andrea Gomez.
Agenda Report
2. Andrea Gomez Claim
1. Bedelid Guerrero Claim by Barbara Gossom Agent for SubroIQ Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
5. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 152, for the period of May 4, 2025 through May 17, 2025, totaling $9,114,448.66 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,717,957.17 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $396,491.49.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 152
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
6. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the April
2025 Fire Department Activity Report.
Agenda Report
1. Fire Department Activity Report - April 2025
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
7. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the April 2025 Police Department Activity Report.
Agenda Report
1. April 2025 Police Department Activity Report
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
8. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the April 2025 Building Report.
Agenda Report
1. Public Works Department April 2025 Building Report
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
9. Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-019 approving an Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and delegating investment authority to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2025-019 - Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (final)
2. FY 2025-26 Investment Policy (redline)
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
10. Property and Casualty Insurance Placements for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute all related documents to procure the City’s annual insurance coverage for Fiscal Year 2025-26, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for a total amount not-to-exceed $5,662,462.
Agenda Report
1. FY 2025-26 Insurance Estimated Premium Schedule
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
11. Purchase/Installation of Emergency Equipment for New Patrol Tesla Vehicle Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize issuance of a purchase order with Unplugged Performance for the purchase and installation of an emergency equipment package in a new Tesla patrol vehicle for a total amount not exceed $64,926; and B. Authorize a contingency
amount of ten (10%) percent or $6,492.60, for pricing fluctuations and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue a Change Order for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Unplugged Performance Quote #4983 - Vernon PD
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
12. Blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot
Recommendation:
Approve the issuance of a blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot in an amount not-to-exceed $190,000 to procure supplies for the Public Works Department and Vernon Public Utilities for operational needs and special projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
Agenda Report
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
13. Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 442 with Vernon Environmental Response Corporation, not individually but in its capacity as Trustee of the Exide Vernon Environmental Response Trust Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA guidelines 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and B. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 442 (Agreement) between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Environmental Response Corporation (VERC), not individually but in its capacity as Trustee of the Exide Vernon Environmental Response Trust (VERT).
Agenda Report
1. Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 442
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
14. Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical Company Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical Company, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the supply of 19% aqueous ammonia for a total amount not to exceed $179,010 for a three-year term; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $17,901 in the event of unforeseen expenses, including price volatility, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute amendments up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Services Agreement - Hill Brothers Chemical Company
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
NEW BUSINESS
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
15. Metro Link Union Station (Link US) Project Update
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Metro Link US Project Update.
Agenda Report
1. Metro Link US - Draft Presentation for Vernon City Council
2. August 6, 2024 Council Agenda Report - Metro Link US Opposition
3. Vernon Mayor Comment Letter Regarding Metro Link US EIR 6-6-2024
4. Vernon Technical Comment Letter Regarding Metro Link US EIR 6-6-2024 Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
ORAL REPORTS
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
16. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
17. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
CLOSED SESSION
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
18. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Brian Saeki, City Administrator Employee Organizations:
Teamsters Local 911,
IBEW Local 47,
Vernon Police Management Association, and
Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association
Unrepresented Employees:
Confidential, Temporary, Unclassified, Mid- Management, Management, and Executive classifications Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
19. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation
of
Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number
of
potential cases: 1
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
ADJOURNMENT
On June 12, 2025, the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Regular and Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours and Special meeting agendas may be amended up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings
of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.04.020).
Copies
of all agenda items and back-up materials are available for review in the City Clerk Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.
Disability-related services
are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at [email protected]
or (323) 583-8811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to assure arrangements can be made.
The
Public Comment
portion of the agenda is for members of the public to present items, which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The City Council cannot take action on any item that is not on the agenda but matters raised under Public Comment may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings
are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the applicant and appellant will be given 15 minutes to present their position to the City Council. Time may be set aside for rebuttal. All other testimony shall follow the rules as set for under Public Comment. If you challenge any City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing.
Consent Calendar
items may be approved by a single motion. If a Council Member or the public wishes to discuss an item, it may be removed from the calendar for individual consideration. Council Members may indicate a negative or abstaining vote on any individual item by so declaring prior to the vote on the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar. Items excluded from the Consent Calendar will be taken up following action on the Consent Calendar. Public speakers shall follow the guidelines as set forth under Public Comment.
New Business items
are matters appearing before the Council for the first time for formal action. Those wishing to address the Council on New Business items shall follow the guidelines for Public Comment.
Closed Session
allows the Council to discuss specific matters pursuant to the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54956.9.
Based on the advice of the City Attorney, discussion of these matters in open session would prejudice the position of the City.
Following Closed Session, the City Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed and actions taken.
At the conclusion of Closed Session, the Council may continue any item listed on the Closed Session agenda to the Open Session agenda for discussion or to take formal action as it deems appropriate.
Attachments