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City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 S. 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
Public Participation Options:
In-person:
Council Chamber, 4305 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon CA 90058. To provide in-person public comment, submit a speaker card to the City Clerk before the meeting starts or prior to the specific agenda item being called.
Remotely:
Members of the public may view the agenda and meeting remotely at CityofVernonca.gov/publicmeetings
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To provide public comment remotely, individuals may dial 1 (408) 638-0968, enter Meeting ID: 850 7415 3491 to join the speaking queue, press *9 to raise hand and press *6 to unmute yourself when prompted.
Written Public Comment:
Accepted up to two (2) hours prior to meeting start time, submit written comments to [email protected]
, or mail to 4305 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058. Include the meeting date and item number in the subject line.
Written communications are provided to the City Council and filed as part of the City’s administrative record but not read during the meeting.
In the event of any technical difficulties with the video stream on the agenda portal, you may view the live meeting at www.cityofvernonca.gov/LiveMeeting
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For more information related to the City Council Meetings you may visit cityofvernonca.gov/CouncilMeetings
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, along with public comment on the Consent Calendar and Closed Session. 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 comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced.
PRESENTATIONS
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1. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Grant Awards Recommendation:
A. Receive and file the report on scholarship grants awarded by the Vernon CommUNITY Fund (VCF) Grant Committee for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26; and B. Recognize FY 2025-26 VCF Scholarship Grant Recipients for their outstanding academic performance, personal achievement, community involvement, and leadership.
Agenda Report
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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2. New Regulations for Vacant Property Registration
Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing;
B. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 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; C. Introduce, read by title only, and waive
further reading of Ordinance No. 1314 establishing Chapter 8.58 (Vacant Property Registration) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Vernon Municipal Code pertaining to the mandatory registration and regulatory framework for vacant properties; and D. Direct staff to schedule
adoption for the August 18, 2026, City Council meeting.
Agenda Report
1. Ordinance No. 1314
2. 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.
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
1. July 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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4. Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by Lorenzo Rodriguez Luna.
Agenda Report
1. Claim for Damages - Lorenzo Rodriguez Luna_Redacted
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5. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 178, for the period of June 14, 2026 through July 4, 2026, totaling $14,167,830.82 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $13,791,033.00 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $376,797.82.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 178
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6. Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register Recommendation:
Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 74, for the period of October 19, 2025 through July 4, 2026 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $2,250.
Agenda Report
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7. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the June 2026 Building Report.
Agenda Report
1. Public Works Department June 2026 Building Report
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8. Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement with Actum-E, LLC Recommendation:
A. Find that it is in the best interests of the City to extend the agreement with Actum-E, LLC without a competitive selection process, pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 3.32.110(B)(2); and B.
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with Actum-E, LLC, in substantially the same form as submitted, extending the term of the agreement for six (6) months for a total amount of $38,625, to continue to provide government affairs services related to “The BIG 4” cities’ efforts, and bringing the contract total not-to-exceed amount to $83,625.
Agenda Report
1. Amendment No. 1 - Actum-E LLC Services Agreement
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9. Quarterly Report of Cash and Investments
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Second Quarter Cash and Investments Report Agenda Report
1. Second Quarter Cash and Investments Report
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10. Professional Services Agreement with All City Management Services Inc. for Crossing Guard Services Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Professional Services Agreement with All City Management Services Inc. in substantially the same form as submitted, for crossing guard services, for a total amount not-to-exceed $179,675, for a three-year term.
Agenda Report
1. ACMS Agreement
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11. Purchase Order with Merrimac Energy Group for Fuel Procurement Recommendation:
Approve and authorize issuance of a Purchase Order with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc. dba Merrimac Energy Group in an amount not-to-exceed $750,000 to procure fuel for the Citywide fleet for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Agenda Report
1. Agreement No. PW22-1064
2. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. PW22-1064
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12. Purchase Order with Quinn Company CAT Retailer
Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order with Quinn Company CAT Retailer (Quinn CAT) for a new Towmaster T-12DT Trailer for a total amount not-to-exceed $20,175.24; B. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $2,017.52 for the trailer purchase in case of unforeseen fluctuations in price driven by inflation or supply chain issues; and C. Authorize the City Administrator to facilitate the bidding and purchase of a comparable utility trailer for an amount not-to-exceed $22,192.76 (Quinn CAT price plus contingency amount) from an alternate source/dealership should Quinn CAT availability be impacted by inventory shortages.
Agenda Report
1. Quinn CAT Quote
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13. Sewer System Management Plan Update
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with the common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-036 approving and adopting the updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and authorizing the Legally Responsible Official to certify and submit the SSMP to the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-036
2. Sewer System Management Plan
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14. Report on Emergency Sewer Repairs for City Housing Approved by the City Administrator Recommendation:
Receive and file the report regarding emergency sewer main line repairs affecting City-owned housing completed by Quality Jet Rooter, Inc., as approved by the City Administrator pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 3.32.250.
Agenda Report
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15. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Membership Dues for California Municipal Utilities Association Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the issuance of a payment to the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) for the annual membership dues for fiscal year 2026-27 for a total amount not-to-exceed $116,572.
Agenda Report
1. CMUA Invoice No. 27-189
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NEW BUSINESS
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16. Participation in a Multiple Employer Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)/Pension Section 115 Trust and Approval of Related Agreements with Global Retirement Partners, LLC d/b/a Shuster Advisory Group Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-037 Approving the Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension Section 115 Trust administered by Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, for the purpose of pre-funding the City’s pension and OPEB obligations; and authorizing the transfer of the City’s current OPEB trust from the California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT) administered by CalPERS; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Trust Adoption Agreement for participation in the Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension Section 115 Trust and the related Investment Advisor Agreement with Global Retirement Partners, LLC, d/b/a Shuster Advisory Group, a HUB International Company (SHUSTER) and the Trust Administrative Services Agreement with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, in substantially the same form as submitted.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-037
2. Trust Adoption Agreement
3. Shuster Advisory Group Proposal
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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
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19. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Simon Perez Melchor v. City of Vernon, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24NWCV01639
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On July 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 general
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 Consent Calendar and Closed Session. 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. Public Comment for Public Hearings and New Business items will be heard during the consideration of the item. 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. The public can comment on Closed Session matters during the general Public Comment portion of the meeting. 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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