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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Leticia Lopez, Mayor
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
Crystal Larios, Council Member
Judith Merlo, Council Member
The public is encouraged to view the agenda and meeting at CityofVernonca.gov/publicmeetings
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You may address the Council in the Council Chambers, via mail or email to [email protected]
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CALL TO ORDER
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FLAG SALUTE
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ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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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
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1. Proclamation Recognizing Grand Opening of Archer
Recommendation:
Acknowledge and present a proclamation in recognition of the Grand Opening of Archer’s new facility in Vernon.
Agenda Report
1. Proclamation - Archer
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2. Indigenous Peoples’ Day Proclamation
Recommendation:
Proclaim October 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Vernon.
Agenda Report
1. Proclamation - Indigenous Peoples' Day
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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 September 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
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4. Claim Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by Angela Heras Ang.
Agenda Report
1. Angela Heras Ang Claim
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5. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 158, for the period of August 17, 2025 through August 30, 2025, totaling $12,761,756.20 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $12,104,179.59 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $657,576.61.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 158
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6. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the August 2025 Building Report.
Agenda Report
1. Public Works Department August 2025 Building Report
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7. Report on Services Agreement with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC Approved by the City Administrator Recommendation:
Receive and file the report on the award of a Services Agreement to Shuster Advisory Group, LLC for deferred compensation plan consulting and fiduciary services, for a total not-to-exceed $96,000 over a three-year term, as approved by the City Administrator pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Sections 3.32.110(B)(2) and 3.32.110(B)(3).
Agenda Report
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8. Amendment No. 1 to Master Sales Agreement with Itron, Inc.
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Sales Agreement with Itron, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by an additional $6,422.
Agenda Report
1. Amendment No. 1 - Itron, Inc.
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9. Purchase Order with Quinn Company
Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order with Quinn Company for a 2025 Caterpillar 420 Backhoe Loader for a total amount not-to-exceed amount of $175,031.15; B. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $17,503.12 for the equipment purchase from Quinn Company in case of unforeseen fluctuations in price caused by tariffs, inflation, or supply chain issues; and C. Authorize the City Administrator to facilitate the bidding and purchase of comparable equipment for an amount not-to-exceed $192,534.27 (Quinn Company purchase price plus the contingency amount) from an alternate source or dealership should Quinn Company equipment availability be impacted by inventory shortages.
Agenda Report
1. Quinn Company - Quote ID 183618-01
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10. Amendment No. 1 to Support and Maintenance Agreement with Advanced Utility Systems, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Support and Maintenance Agreement with Advanced Utility Systems, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, in substantially the same form as submitted, to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by an additional $4,216.04.
Agenda Report
1. Amendment No. 1 - Advanced Utility Systems
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11. Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement with StoneX Financial, Inc. – FCM Division Recommendation:
A. Find that the best interests of the City are served by a direct award of Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with Stone X Financial, Inc., - FCM Division (StoneX) for Energy Risk Management Services, without a competitive selection process pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Sections 3.32.110(B)(2) and (3); and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with StoneX, in substantially the same form as submitted, to amend the Agreement to modify the scope of work, for a total amount not-to-exceed $21,000.
Agenda Report
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12. Resource Adequacy Plan for 2026
Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-028 approving and adopting the Vernon Public Utilities Department Resource Adequacy Plan for 2026, which includes the Coincident Peak Demand Forecast, the Planning Reserve Margin, the Qualifying Capacity Criteria, and the Qualifying Capacity from such resources, the City’s Resource Adequacy and Supply Data, approving the resources used to satisfy the California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) tariff requirements, and repealing Resolution No. 2024-022; and B. Authorize staff to submit the Vernon Public Utilities Department’s Resource Adequacy Plan for 2026 and the Monthly Resource Adequacy and Supply Data to the CAISO.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2025-028
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NEW BUSINESS
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13. Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-029 adopting the Classification and Compensation Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and repealing Resolution No. 2025-022.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2025-029
2. Classification and Compensation Plan Redline
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ORAL REPORTS
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15. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
ADJOURNMENT
On October
2, 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.cityofvernonca.gov
or copies may be purchased for $0.20 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.
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