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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor
Jesus Rivera, Mayor Pro Tem
Crystal Larios, Council Member
Judith Merlo, Council Member
Monica Rodriguez, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. City of Vernon Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Receive and file an informational report and presentation on the City of Vernon vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3.
Agenda Report
1. I-1 Terms of Employment Policy
2. I-1 Terms of Employment Policy Redline
3. Notice of Public Hearing
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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.
2. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the May 19, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
1. May 19, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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3. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 174, for the period of April 19, 2026 through May 2, 2026, totaling $8,583,363.87 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,373,680.98 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $209,682.89.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 174
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4. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the April 2026 Building Report.
Agenda Report
1. Public Works Department April 2026 Building Report
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5. Report on Contract Award to Invoice Cloud Approved by the City Administrator Recommendation:
Receive and file the report on the award of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Invoice Cloud for processing of online payments and donations as approved by the City Administrator pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Sections 3.32.110(B)(2) and 3.32.110(B)(3).
Agenda Report
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6. Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-023 approving an Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and delegating investment authority to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-023
2. FY 2026-27 Investment Policy (redline)
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7. Contract with DASH Construction Company Inc. for Citywide Street Tree Planting Project Recommendation:
A. Find that award of the proposed contract is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, because the Project consists of only minor alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation that does not involve removal of healthy , mature, scenic trees is merely to repair existing streets and involves no expansion of existing use; B. Accept the bid proposal from DASH Construction Company, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and reject all other bids; C. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract with DASH Construction Company, Inc. in substantially the same form as submitted, in
an amount not-to-exceed $484,900;
and
D. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $48,490 in the event of an unexpected changed condition in the Project, and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue change orders for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Contract with DASH Construction Company, Inc.
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NEW BUSINESS
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8. Brown Act Updates Related to Senate Bill 707
Recommendation:
A. Receive a presentation on Brown Act updates related to the teleconferencing and accessibility provisions under Senate Bill 707 (SB 707); B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-024 Approving a Technology Disruption Policy; and C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-025 Determining “reasonable efforts” for outreach to encourage participation in City Council meetings.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-024
2. Resolution No. 2026-025
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9. Amendment to Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation:
A.
Approve revised job descriptions and reclassifications; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-026 adopting the Classification and Compensation Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and repealing Resolution No. 2026-004, effective February 17, 2026.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No 2026-026 - Classification and Compensation Plan
2. Director of Health and Environmental Control
3. Deputy City Attorney
4. Senior Deputy City Attorney
5. Water Administrator
6. Water Maintenance Worker
7. Water Maintenance Worker, Lead - Construction
8. Water Maintenance Worker, Lead - Production
9. Water Maintenance Worker, Senior
10. Water Operations Trainee
11. Water Superintendent
12. Water Supervisor
13. Classification and Compensation Plan Redline
14. Job Descriptions Redline
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10. Franchise Towing Service Agreement
Recommendation:
A. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1313 granting Mr. C’s Towing of South Gate, Inc., a franchise towing services
agreement for a term of three years; and
B. Direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1313 for the June 16, 2026, City Council meeting.
Agenda Report
1. Ordinance No. 1313
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11. 2026 Military Equipment Use Policy Ordinance and Report Recommendation:
A. Review and approve the 2026 Military Equipment Report; and B. Renew Ordinance No. 1282, approving the Police Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy.
Agenda Report
1. Assembly Bill 481
2. Ordinance No. 1282
3. 2026 PD Military Equipment Policy
4. 2026 PD Annual Military Equipment Report
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12. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Workshop II
Recommendation:
Conduct a workshop and provide direction to staff on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 estimated revenues and proposed expenditures in preparation for FY 2026-27 Citywide Budget adoption.
Agenda Report
1. FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
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ORAL REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT
On May
28, 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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