City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
From: Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson, City Clerk Specialist
Subject
Code Enforcement Update
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed action is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately. In the event that the proposed Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect on the environment; and B. Adopt Ordinance No. 1308 Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 1.08 (Administrative Citations), 8.20 (Nuisances), and 10.16 (Parking Regulations) of the Vernon Municipal Code Regarding Public Nuisances, Administrative Citations, and Enforcement of Code Violations.
Background
During the Regular City Council Meeting on September 2, 2025, the City Council introduced by title and waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1308. This Ordinance amends certain sections of Chapter 1.08 (Administrative Citations), 8.20 (Nuisances,) and 10.16 (Parking Regulations) of the Vernon Municipal Code Regarding Public Nuisances, Administrative Citations, and Enforcement of Code Violations.
The summary of the Ordinance was posted on the City’s website on September 2, 2025, and published on September 4, 2025, pursuant to legal requirements.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of publishing the Ordinance summary is estimated at $200. Sufficient funds are available in the General Fund, City Clerk Department, Advertisement/Promotion Account No. 011-010-125-525000 for the current fiscal year.
Attachments
1. Ordinance No. 1308
2. Ordinance Summary Proof of Publication