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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 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
. In the event of any technical difficulties, you may view the live meeting at www.cityofvernonca.gov/LiveMeeting
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You may address the Council in the Council Chambers, via mail or email to [email protected]
, include the meeting date and item number in the subject line (mail and/or email must be received at least two hours prior to the start of the meeting).
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. Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day
Recommendation:
Proclaim April 2026 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 29, 2026 as “Denim Day” in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace Over Violence sexual violence education campaign.
Agenda Report
1. Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
2. Southeast Los Angeles Area (SELA) Cultural Center Presentation Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Agenda Report
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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3. New Regulations for the Discharge of Fats, Oils, And Grease to the City's Sewer System Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Find that the
proposed
action is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because the adoption of the ordinance is not a “project” pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14 section 15378(b)(2) as the ordinance is a general policy and procedure making activity; C. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1312, adding Chapter 13.25 to the Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) regulating the discharge of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) to the City's Sewer System; and
D. Direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption for the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting.
Agenda Report
1. Ordinance No. 1312
2. Notice of Public Hearing
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4. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 General Fee Schedule
Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-013 authorizing and adopting the FY 2026-27 General Fee Schedule.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-013 - FY 2026-27 General Fee Schedule
2. FY 2026-27 Proposed General Fee Schedule - Redline
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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.
5. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the March 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
1. March 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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6. Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by Kemper Insurance as subrogee of Jackeling Mendoza Valle.
Agenda Report
1. Kemper Insurance For Jackeling Mendoza Valle Claim
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7. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 170, for the period of February 15, 2026 through February 28, 2026, totaling $9,177,841.11 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,828,848.09 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $348,993.02.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 170
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8. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the
February 2026 Building Report.
Agenda Report
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9. Report on Vehicle Purchase Approved by the City Administrator Recommendation:
Receive and file a report on the City Administrator approved vehicle purchase of one 2026 Chevy Suburban Z71 from Chevrolet of Simi Valley for a total amount of $97,952.73.
Agenda Report
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10. Memorandum of Understanding for the Maintenance and Operations of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, and Vernon, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the maintenance and operations of the John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Cistern Project.
Agenda Report
1. JAF Park Infiltration Cistern Project MOU
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11. Sidewalk Vending Regulations
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378, as an action for which there is no possibility that the ordinance will have any significant effect on the environment; and B. Adopt Ordinance No. 1311 amending Chapter 12.10 (Sidewalk Vending) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Vernon Municipal Code pertaining to the regulation of sidewalk vending.
Agenda Report
1. Ordinance No. 1311
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12. Purchase Order with A-Best Industrial, Inc.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities and equipment and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order with A-Best Industrial, Inc. for the purchase of gas regulators, for a total amount not-to-exceed $75,193.22.
Agenda Report
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NEW BUSINESS
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13. Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy (Revisions to Holiday Section) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-014 adopting the Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy and repealing Resolution No. 2026-005.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-014 - Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy
2. Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy (Redline)
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14. Side Letters of Agreement with Various Bargaining Groups Regarding a Holiday Name Change Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-015 approving Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 by and between the City of Vernon and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (IBEW) regarding a holiday name change; B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-016 approving Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 by and between the City of Vernon and the Teamsters Local Union 986 (Teamsters) regarding a holiday name change; C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-0017 approving Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Management Association (VPMA) regarding a holiday name change; and D. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-0018 approving Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association (VPOBA) regarding a holiday name change.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-015 - IBEW Local 47 Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 Holiday Name Change
2. Resolution No. 2026-016 - Teamsters Local Union 986 Side Letter of Agreement No. 2 Holiday Name Change
3. Resolution No. 2026-017 - VPMA Side Letter of Agreement No. 3 Holiday Name Change
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ORAL REPORTS
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15. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
16. 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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17. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of potential cases: 1
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On April
2, 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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