MINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lopez called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Lopez led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Leticia Lopez, Mayor
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem
Crystal Larios, Council Member
Judith Merlo, Council Member
ABSENT:
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Zaynah Moussa, City Attorney
Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk
Alice Hui, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Veronica Petrosyan, Health and Environmental Control Deputy Director Su Tan, Human Resources Director
Robert Sousa, Police Chief
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
Todd Dusenberry, Public Utilities General Manager
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Larios seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0, Council Member Rivera absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
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.
City Clerk Rocha read the proclamation and the City Council acknowledged and presented a proclamation to Chris Albee, VP, Operations, and Christian Lam, Plant Director, in recognition of the grand opening of Archer’s new facility in Vernon.
2. Indigenous Peoples’ Day Proclamation
Recommendation: Proclaim October 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Vernon.
City Clerk Rocha read the proclamation, and the City Council proclaimed October 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Vernon.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Lopez invited public comments. There being none, Mayor Lopez called for a motion.
MOTION
Council Member Merlo moved and Council Member Larios seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried 4- 0, Council Member Rivera absent.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the September 16, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
4. Claim Against the City
Recommendation: Receive and file the claim submitted by Angela Heras Ang.
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.
6. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the August 2025 Building Report.
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 Docusign Envelope ID: 4E19DDFC-5FD1-48E1-9B5B-1F2E936C51C8 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4
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the City Administrator pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Sections 3.32.110(B)(2) and 3.32.110(B)(3).
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.
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; an 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.
10. Amendment No. 1 to Support and Maintenance Agreement with Advanced Utility Systems, a division of N. Harris Computer 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.
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.
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.
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NEW BUSINESS
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.
Human Resources Director Tan presented the staff report.
There being no discussion from the Council, Mayor Lopez called for a motion.
MOTION
Council Member Larios moved and Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra seconded a motion to 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. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0, Council Member Rivera absent.
ORAL REPORT
14. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements None.
15. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 9:13 a.m.
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LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
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GENOVEVA ROCHA, City Clerk
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