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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 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
.
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. Municipal Clerks Week
Recommendation:
Proclaim the week of May 3 to May 9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Vernon to recognize the professional contributions and vital services performed by Municipal Clerks.
Agenda Report
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2. Mental Health Awareness Month
Recommendation:
Proclaim May 2026 as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the City of Vernon and support initiatives that promote mental health awareness, employee wellness, and access to available resources.
Agenda Report
1. Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness Month
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3. Update on “The BIG 4” Cities Built for Business
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Agenda Report
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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 April 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
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5. Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by Marvin Aguilar Delgado.
Agenda Report
1. Marvin Aguilar Delgado Claim
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6. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 172, for the period of March 22, 2026 through April 4, 2026, totaling $7,898,103.04 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $7,798,823.55 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $99,279.49. Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 172
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7. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the March 2026 Building Report.
Agenda Report
1. Public Works Department March 2026 Building Report
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8. Report on Contracts Approved by the City Administrator for the BIG 4 Initiative Recommendation:
A. Receive and file the report on a Services Agreement with DEODATE Corporation for economic and real estate development strategy consulting services for a total not-to-exceed $76,125 for a one-year term, as approved by the City Administrator pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Section 3.32.110 (B)(2); and B. Receive and file the report on a Services Agreement with North Star Alliances, LLC for economic and real estate development strategy consulting services for a total not-to-exceed $56,000 for a one-year term, as approved by the City Administrator pursuant to VMC Section 3.32.110(B)(2).
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9. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with The Pun Group LLP Recommendation:
A. Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Sections 3.32.220(B) and 3.32.110(B)(3), find that it is commercially unreasonable to rebid the agreement for professional auditing services given the transition time and resources required to onboard a new audit firm; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with The Pun Group LLP for Professional Auditing Services, in substantially the same form as submitted, to extend the Agreement for an additional two (2) years for a total amount not-to-exceed $270,004.
Agenda Report
1. Amendment No. 1 - The Pun Group LLP
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10. Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments
Recommendation:
Receive and file the First Quarter Cash and Investments Report Agenda Report
1. First Quarter Cash and Investments Report
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11. Memorandum of Understanding for Technical Assistance Related to the Regional Climate Collaboratives Program Grant Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) and the City of Vernon, in substantially the same form as submitted, to receive technical consulting services funded through the Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) Program Grant from the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) at no cost to the City.
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12. Contract with J&S Striping Company Inc. for Citywide Striping and Pavement Markings FY25-26 Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), part (a) (existing highways and streets), because the project consists of the maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of existing facilities and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; B. Accept the bid proposal from J&S Striping Company Inc. (J&S) as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Citywide Striping and Pavement Markings FY25-26 project and reject all other bids;
C. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Contract No. 20260209 in the amount of $158,541.75 for the Citywide Striping and Pavement Markings FY25-26 project for a period not to exceed 45 days; and
D. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $15,854.18 in the event of an unexpected changed condition in the project and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue a change order(s) for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Contract with J&S Striping Company Inc.
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13. Services Agreement with Waterline Technologies, Inc.
Recommendation:
A. Accept the bid proposal from Waterline Technologies, Inc. (Waterline) as the lowest responsive and responsible bid for the supply of sodium hypochlorite 12.5 percent solution with Waterline, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the supply of hypochlorite 12.5 percent solution; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with Waterline, in substantially the same form as submitted, for supply of sodium hypochlorite 12.5 percent solution for a total amount not-to-exceed $192,656.75, for a three-year term.
Agenda Report
1. Services Agreement with Waterline Technologies Inc.
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NEW BUSINESS
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14. Appointment of Lilia Hernandez as Deputy City Administrator Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-019 appointing Lilia Hernandez to serve as the Deputy City Administrator of the City of Vernon effective May 6, 2026, and approving and authorizing the execution of a related at-will employment agreement.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-019 - Deputy City Administrator
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15. Appointment of Veronica Petrosyan as Director of Health and Environmental Control Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-020 appointing Veronica Petrosyan to serve as the Director of Health and Environmental Control of the City of Vernon effective May 6, 2026, and approving and authorizing the execution of a related at-will employment agreement.
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16. Results of the City of Vernon April 14, 2026, General Municipal Election and City Council Reorganization Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 reciting the facts and declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on April 14, 2026; B. Acknowledge and present a proclamation and ten-year service pin to retiring Mayor Leticia Lopez; C. Administer the Oath of Office to Council-Elect Monica Rodriguez and present Certificate of Election; and D. Conduct the City Council reorganization.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-021
2. Proclamation - Leticia Lopez
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ORAL REPORTS
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18. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On April
30, 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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