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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 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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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. Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Department Sworn Personnel Recommendation:
Administer the Oath of Office to Police Officers Carissa Ibarra and Alexander Espinoza .
Agenda Report
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2. Certificate of Recognition for Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Recommendation:
Acknowledge and present a certificate of recognition to Alan and Jenny Gray.
Agenda Report
1. Certificate - Alan Gray
2. Certificate - Jenny Gray
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3. Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Employee - Anthony J. Serrano Recommendation:
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retiring employee Anthony J. Serrano, Business & Account Supervisor, in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Agenda Report
1. Proclamation - Anthony J. Serrano
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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.
4. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the January 20, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
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5. Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claims submitted by Law Offices of David Azizi on behalf of Maria T. LaGrave, and Mary Ann Chavez-Raya.
Agenda Report
1. Law Offices of David Azizi for Maria T LaGrave Claim
2. Mary Ann Chavez-Raya Claim
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6. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 166 for the period of December 21, 2025 through January 3, 2026, totaling $9,889,580.22 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $9,814,278.22 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $75,302.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 166
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7. Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Fourth Quarter Cash and Investments Report .
Agenda Report
1. Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report
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8. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the December 2025 Building Report.
Agenda Report
1. Public Works Department December Building Report
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9. Amendment No. 1 to the Attorney Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Attorney Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP (Burke Williams) for outside legal services, in substantially the same form as submitted, to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by an additional $125,000.
Agenda Report
1. Burke Williams Amendment No. 1
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10. Services Agreement with Southeast-Rio Vista Family YMCA, a Branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles (YMCA) Recommendation:
A. Find that the Services Agreement with the YMCA is exempt from the competitive bidding and selection process pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 3.32.110(B)(3) where the best interests of the City are served by a direct award; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with the YMCA, in substantially the same form as submitted, for community wellness programming and services for Vernon residents for a total amount not-to-exceed
$170,000 for a three-year term.
Agenda Report
1. Southeast-Rio Vista Family YMCA Services Agreement
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11. Report on Contract Award to Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC Approved by the City Administrator Recommendation:
Receive and file the report on the contract award to Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC (formerly MuniServices, LLC) for Utility User Tax auditing services, without a competitive selection process, for a total not-to-exceed $55,698.14, as approved by the City Administrator pursuant to Sections 3.32.110(B)(2) and 3.32.110(B)(3) of the Vernon Municipal Code.
Agenda Report
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12. Authorization to Order Agreements with AT&T Corp. and AT&T Mobility (AT&T) for California Network and Telecommunications Program (CALNET) Next Generation Services Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a California Department of Technology (CDT) Non-State Entity Service Policy and Agreement (NESPA) to self-certify the City meets the CALNET eligibility criteria; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Authorization to Order Agreements with AT&T Corp. and AT&T Mobility for various telecommunications and network services, in substantially the same form as submitted, for a total amount not-to-exceed $630,000 for a three-year term.
Agenda Report
1. CALNET NESPA
2. CALNET ATT ATO Form 19.1
3. CALNET ATT ATO Form 20
4. CALNET AT&T DNCS ATO Agreement Extension
5. CALNET AT&T LEGACY ATO Agreement Extension
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13. Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation:
A.
Approve a new job description; and
B.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-003 adopting the Classification and Compensation Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and repealing Resolution No. 2025-029.
Agenda Report
1. Job Description - Deputy General Manager of Public Utilities
2. Resolution No. 2026-003 Classification and Compensation Plan
3. Classification and Compensation Plan Redline
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14. Access to Confidential Sales, Use and Transactions Tax Records held by The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-002 authorizing the examination of sales, use and transactions tax records by designated City employees and Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL) on behalf of the City, and repealing Resolution No. 2020-24.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-002
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15. Police Department Vehicle Purchases
Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize issuance of a Purchase Order to Unplugged Performance for the purchase of two (2) fully equipped Tesla Model Y patrol vehicles for a total amount not-to-exceed $173,862; and
B. Authorize a contingency
amount of ten (10%) percent or $17,386, 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 #5603
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16. Labor and Materials Contract with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Labor and Materials Contract with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for specialty gases for the Malburg Generating Station for a total amount not-to-exceed $105,132.54, for a three-year term; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $10,513.25 in the event of unforeseen expenses, including surcharges, price volatility and tariffs, and variations in quantity, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute amendments up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Labor and Materials Contract with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
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17. Zoning Code Amendments
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it has no potential to result in a direct or indirect physical change in the Environment. The Ordinance does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within the City’s boundaries. Moreover, when and if an application for installation is submitted, the City will at that time conduct preliminary review of the application in accordance with CEQA. Alternatively, even if the Ordinance is a “project” within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA on multiple grounds. First, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because approval of the Ordinance will not result in the actual installation of any facilities in the City; therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3)). Alternatively, the Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction), 15303 (new construction or conversion of small structures), and/or 15304 (minor alterations to land); and B. Adopt Ordinance No.1309 Amending Zoning Code to Regulate Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.
Agenda Report
1. Ordinance No. 1309
2. Ordinance Summary Proof of Publication
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NEW BUSINESS
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18. Personnel Transition Agreement
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Personnel Transition Agreement with the current Deputy City Administrator, in substantially the same form as submitted, which supersedes the employee’s At-Will Employment Agreement and approves certain executive-level benefits to be carried forward to the new classification of Deputy General Manager of Public Utilities.
Agenda Report
1. Transition Agreement
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ORAL REPORTS
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20. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
CLOSED SESSION
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21. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Douglas Castellanos, Julian Holloman v. City of Vernon, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV05456
Simon Perez Melchor v. City of Vernon, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24NWCV01639
Raul Mojarro v. City of Vernon, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23NWCV02131
Teresa Rodriguez v. City of Vernon
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09515
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On January
29, 2026, 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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