Appointees are subject to change based on term expirations and unscheduled vacancies that may occur throughout the year. For a current list of members, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (323)583-8811, ext. 546 or at [email protected].
*Reappointed - second term Revised 9-9-26 FM
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
Government Code Section 54972
September 9, 2026
Following are the boards, commissions, and committee appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of the Vernon City Council.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMISSION
The Vernon Business and Industry Commission consists of seven members including three individuals that represent the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; two individuals that have knowledge of the Vernon real estate market; one individual who is employed by a business located in Vernon or who is a member of a labor union that represents workers at a business located in Vernon; and one current member of the Vernon City Council. Members serve four-year terms and shall serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The Commission’s regular meetings are quarterly (February, May, August, and November) on the second Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.52)
Appointee Classification Date Appointed Term Expires
Brian Bailey Business Representative June 4, 2024 June 30, 2028 Cathy Browne Business Representative June 16, 2026 June 30, 2030 Ronit Edry Business Representative June 16, 2026 June 30, 2030 Melissa Ybarra City Council Representative June 4, 2024 June 30, 2028 Jacquie Cabrera Employee/Labor Rep. June 16, 2026 June 30, 2030 Miles Solomon Real Estate Representative June 16, 2026 June 30, 2030 Paul Sablock Real Estate Representative June 4, 2024 June 30, 2028 CommUNITY FUND GRANT COMMITTEE
The Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee consists of seven members including one individual representing members of the California Legislature with a district including a portion of the Vernon area, four individuals that reside or work in the Vernon area, one Business Representative and one current Council Member. Each member serves a four-year term and shall serve no more than two consecutive terms. The Committee meets semi-annually in May and November, on the third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.48) Appointee Classification Date Appointed Term Expires
Ronit Edry Business Representative June 16, 2026 June 30, 2030 Judith Merlo City Council Representative June 16, 2026 June 30, 2029 Vacant Legislative Representative June 30, 2030
Leticia Lopez Vernon Area Representative June 16, 2026 June 30, 2030 Steven Froberg Area Representative August 5, 2025 R* June 30, 2029 Frank Gaviña Vernon Area Representative August 5, 2025 R* June 30, 2029 Vacant Vernon Area Representative June 30, 2029
GREEN VERNON COMMISSION
The Green Vernon Commission consists of seven members including three representatives from Vernon’s business community, two labor representatives, and two environmental representatives. Members serve four-year terms and shall serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The Commission’s regular meetings are quarterly (March, June, September, and December) on the third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.44)
HOUSING COMMISSION
The Vernon Housing Commission consists of seven members including three residents (one of whom shall be a member of the City Council), three business representatives, and one employee of a Vernon business. Members serve four-year terms and shall serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The Commission meets quarterly (March, June, September, and December) on the second Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.40)
APPEALS BOARD – BUILDING AND SAFETY
In accordance with California Building Code Section 113, California Electrical Code Section 89.108.8, Electrical Code Administrative Provisions Section 1101, California Mechanical Code Section 110 and California Plumbing Code Section
1.8.8, an appeals board is to be established by the governing authority to decide any appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the building code. The board is appointed by the City Council and holds office at its pleasure.
Appointments were last made in 2011, and the Appeals Board has not met in several years. It will be necessary to make new appointments when necessary.
Appointee Classification Date Appointed Term Expires
Jack Cline Business Representative June 4, 2024 June 30, 2028 Ronit Edry Business Representative June 16, 2026 R* June 30, 2030 Cathy Browne Business Representative June 16, 2026 R* June 30, 2030 Vacant Environmental Representative June 30, 2030
Hector Morfin Environmental Representative June 4, 2024 R* June 30, 2028 Martin Perez Labor Representative June 4, 2024 R* June 30, 2028 Stan Stosel Labor Representative June 4, 2024 R* June 30, 2028 Appointee Classification Date Appointed Term Expires
Jacquie Cabrera Business Representative August 5, 2025 June 30, 2029 Ronit Edry Business Representative June 6, 2023 R* June 30, 2027 Jorge Nevarez Jr. Business Representative June 6, 2023 R* June 30, 2027 Bertha Padilla Employee of a Business June 6, 2023 June 30, 2027 Ulisses Sanchez Resident August 5, 2025 June 30, 2029
Marlene Ybarra Resident June 6, 2023 R* June 30, 2027
Monica Rodriguez Resident (Council Member) June 16, 2026 June 30, 2029