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City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 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
To provide public comment remotely, individuals may dial 1 (408) 638-0968, enter Meeting ID: 820 2717 8066 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
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. Employee Service Pin Awards
Recommendation:
Recognize July 2026 Employee Service Pin Award recipients.
Agenda Report
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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2. Conditional Use Permit for Dyrt Labs, Inc to Operate an Indoor Food Waste Composting Facility at 2550 27th Street Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing;
B. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Class 32 In-Fill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332) and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies, as the project is consistent with the general plan, and the zoning code, the property is less than five (5) acres in size and is surrounded by compatible industrial uses, has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, no significant adverse impacts from traffic, parking, noise, dust, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur from this project, and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services; and C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-038 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing Dyrt Labs, Inc to operate an indoor food waste composting facility at 2550 27th Street and making certain findings as necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-038
2. Notice of Public Hearing - Proof of Publication
3. Affidavit of Mailing
4. Conditional Use Permit Application
5. Dyrt Labs Presentation
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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 August 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Report
20260804 Regular City Council Minutes
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4. Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Agenda Report
Veatch Carlson for LACMTA Claim
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5. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 179, for the period of July 5, 2026 through July 18, 2026, totaling $11,453,786.13 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $11,193,017.07 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $260,769.06.
Agenda Report
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 179
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6. Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register Recommendation:
Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 75, for the period of July 5, 2026 through July 18, 2026 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $1,000.
Agenda Report
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7. New Regulations for the Vacant Property Registration Recommendation:
A. 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; and B.
Adopt 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.
Agenda Report
1. Ordinance No. 1314
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8. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the June 2026 Fire Department Activity Report.
Agenda Report
1. Fire Department Activity Report - June 2026
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9. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the June 2026 Police Department Activity Report.
Agenda Report
1. June 2026 Police Department Activity Report
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10. Extending State of Local Emergency
Recommendation:
Renew Resolution No. 2026-034, ratifying Emergency Proclamation No. 2026-001, a proclamation of local emergency due to the Palos Warehouse Fire.
Agenda Report
1. Resolution No. 2026-034 - Ratifying Local Emergency
2. California Proclamation of a State of Emergency
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11. Services Agreement with Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc.
Recommendation:
A. Pursuant to Sections 3.32.220(B) and 3.32.110(B)(3) of the Vernon Municipal Code, find that it is commercially unreasonable to rebid the proposed agreement for administrative support services for Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Activities every three years, as a transfer of knowledge to another vendor to perform the unique scope of work would disrupt existing VCF programs and require onerous due diligence and staff time for such a transition; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for administrative support services for Vernon CommUNITY Fund grant activities for a total amount not-to-exceed $330,000, for a five-year term ($66,000 annually).
Agenda Report
1. Services Agreement with Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc.
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12. Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual Certification Report Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the Police Chief and City Administrator to execute the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual Certification Report.
Agenda Report
1. Fiscal Year 2025-26 ESAC Report
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13. Services Agreement with Ron's Maintenance, 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 involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use; B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with Ron’s Maintenance, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for catch basin cleaning services as part of the City’s continued effort to comply with the Los Angeles River Trash Total Maximum Daily Loads Program included in the Municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, for a total amount not-to-exceed $333,094, for a three-year term; and C. Authorize a contingency amount of 15% (or $49,965) for extra basin inspections or cleaning services that may be needed, and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue Change Orders for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Services Agreement with Ron's Maintenance, Inc.
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14. Agreement between the Cities of Maywood and Vernon for Traffic Signal Maintenance at the Intersection of Downey Road and Slauson/Malburg Way Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmentally 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 involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement between the Representative Cities of Maywood and Vernon for Traffic Signal Maintenance, in substantially the same form as submitted, for a term of five years.
Agenda Report
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15. Statement of Work with Advanced Utility Systems, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation Recommendation:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Statement of Work with Advanced Utility Systems, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, in substantially the same form as submitted, to provide technical support for the setup and implementation of Vernon Public Utility’s existing Fiber Services with Infinity Customer Information System Version 5.0 software, in an amount not-to-exceed $57,375; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of 10% (or $5,738) to cover any unforeseen expenses and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute amendments up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
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16. Services Agreement with 1155 Infrastructure Solutions, LLC 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 contracted services consist of the maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of existing facilities and equipment and involve negligible or no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with 1155 Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, in substantially the same form as submitted, for natural gas project design, construction, and repair services for an amount not-to-exceed $600,000, for a three-year term.
Agenda Report
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17. Purchase Contract with Sulzer Pump Services (US) 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 equipment and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use; B. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Contract with Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc. for the complete overhaul and refurbishment of a Sulzer boiler feed water pump, for an amount not-to-exceed $142,217.61; and C. Authorize a contingency amount of 10% (or $14,221.76) in the event of unforeseen expenses that might arise during the overhaul process, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute change orders up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
Agenda Report
1. Sulzer Pump Services (US) - Quote - OP-2892801
2. Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc - Sole Source Letter
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NEW BUSINESS
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18. Regular Vernon City Council Meeting Times
Recommendation:
Discuss meeting times for regular meetings of the City Council and provide direction to staff regarding potential changes.
Agenda Report
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19. Zoning: Permitted Use Cross-Reference Matrix
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file the Permitted Use Cross-Reference Matrix; and B. Provide direction to staff on any desired amendments to Title 17 of the Vernon Municipal Code to reclassify certain land uses currently allowed by-right to require a higher level of discretionary review through Conditional Use Permits or Development Agreements.
Agenda Report
1. Permitted Use Cross-Reference Matrix
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20. Emergency Donations to Nonprofit Organizations Responding to the Palos Warehouse Fire Recommendation:
A. Find that providing financial support to nonprofit organizations responding to the Palos Warehouse Fire serves a public purpose and benefits Vernon area communities; and B. Approve and authorize emergency donations in the amount of $10,000 each ($30,000 in total) to 1) InnerCity Struggle; 2) Labor Community Services Los Angeles; and 3) Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission, nonprofit organizations that have provided aid to families and individuals affected by the Palos Warehouse Fire, and authorize the City Administrator to execute any related documentation to facilitate the donations.
Agenda Report
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ORAL REPORTS
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22. 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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23. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Justin Simpson v. City of Vernon
Workers Compensation Claim Nos. 19002971 and 24000966
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24. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Arbitration Appeal by Justin Simpson
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25. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Annual)
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
On August
13, 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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