City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
From: Su Tan, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Human Resources Manager Subject
Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-005 adopting the Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy and repealing Resolution No. 2025-036.
Background
The Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy (Policy) contains provisions that apply to all employees and officers of the City of Vernon and specifically outlines benefits and terms of employment for employees in classifications designated as Executive, Management, Mid-Management, Confidential, Unclassified, Temporary and Elected Officials. Exceptions, additions, and/or limitations to the Policy are found in individual Memoranda of Understanding for represented classifications.
Staff is recommending a benefit revision for the proposed new classification job title of Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager.
The proposed revision is summarized as follows:
• Section 11. Automobile Allowance and Reimbursement for Expenses:
- Addition of Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager classification to this section to be eligible for $400/monthly automobile allowance. - Deletion of inactive classification titles in this section.
Approval of the specific salary schedule that makes up the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan is provided through a separate City Council agenda report for the February 17, 2026 meeting.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is estimated at $4,800, the prorated amount for the remainder of this fiscal year is $1,600. Sufficient funds are available in General Fund, Health Department, Salaries and Benefits accounts for the current fiscal year and will be budgeted for subsequent years.
Attachments
1. Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy Resolution No. 2026-005
2. Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy 02-17-2026 (Redline)