Vernon public meetings in 2021

Special City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved a sales tax sharing agreement with Santa Fe Springs regarding local sales tax revenues from Fashion Nova, LLC. The council also ratified findings in Resolution No. 2021-36 to continue teleconference meetings under AB 361 due to COVID-19. Both actions were approved without public comment.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-46, sales tax sharing agreement with Santa Fe Springs for Fashion Nova (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution No. 2021-36, continuing teleconference meetings under AB 361 (unanimous)

Joint Special Green Vernon Commission / Business and Industry Commission / Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The joint special meeting of the Business and Industry, Green Vernon, and Housing Commissions was held remotely via Zoom. The only formal action was approving the agenda (16-0). A presentation on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was given, with no action required; the presenter suggested including cybersecurity in the city's emergency operations plan and requested help disseminating a survey. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (16-0)

Joint Special Business and Industry Commission / Green Vernon Commission / Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The joint special meeting of the Business and Industry, Green Vernon, and Housing Commissions was held remotely via Zoom. The only formal action was approving the agenda (16-0). A presentation on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was given, with no action required; the presenter suggested including cybersecurity in the city's emergency operations plan and asked commissions to help share the survey.

• Approved meeting agenda (16-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council held a special meeting on December 15, 2021, and approved several items. They adopted Resolution No. 2021-45 to submit a Permanent Local Housing Allocation application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. They also approved a consent calendar item for a water treatment chemicals contract with Nalco Company LLC, and approved an amendment to a services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group for environmental compliance support. The council also went into closed session for real property negotiations and anticipated litigation, but took no reportable action.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-45 for PHLA application (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Nalco contract (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Jacobs Engineering, increasing agreement to $744,822 (4-0)

Special Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The Vernon Housing Commission held a special meeting via Zoom and conducted a housing lottery to establish a priority list for individuals who had submitted Unit Transfer Request Forms or Housing Expression of Interest Forms for vacant city-owned housing. The agenda was approved unanimously (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Conducted housing lottery for vacant city-owned housing

Joint Special Vernon Housing Commission / Business and Industry Commission / Green Vernon Commission Meeting

The joint special meeting of the Business and Industry, Green Vernon, and Housing Commissions was called to order and the agenda was approved unanimously (16-0). A presentation on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was given, with no action required. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (16-0)

Joint Special Business and Industry Commission - Green Vernon Commission Meeting

The Business and Industry Commission and Green Vernon Commission held a joint special meeting and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance. The motion carried 8-3, with one commissioner dissenting and two abstaining. The consent calendar, including approval of the June 16, 2021 joint meeting minutes, was approved 11-0. No public comments were made.

• Approved agenda (11-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 16, 2021 minutes (11-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance (8-3, 2 abstentions)

Joint Special Green Vernon Commission / Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The Business and Industry Commission and Green Vernon Commission held a joint special meeting and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance. The motion carried 8-3, with one commissioner dissenting and two abstaining. The commission also approved the agenda and consent calendar, which included approval of the June 16, 2021 joint meeting minutes. No public comment was received.

• Approved agenda (11-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 16, 2021 minutes (11-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance (8-3, 2 abstentions)

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The commission voted 6-0 to increase rental rates for occupied city-owned units by 1.5% for 2022, keeping vacant unit rates unchanged. It also conceptually agreed with goals in the draft Housing Element, recommended submitting a PLHA application, and directed staff to proceed with housing lotteries. All votes were 6-0 with Chair Froberg absent.

• Approved agenda with Item 3 moved after public comment (6-0)
• Conceptually agreed with goals on pages 8-9 of draft Housing Element (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including September 8, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed December 2021 Quarterly Housing Report (6-0)
• Directed staff to increase occupied unit rents by 1.5% for 2022, retain vacant unit rates (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve PLHA application submittal (6-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with housing lotteries (6-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included approving minutes, warrant registers, a teleconference resolution, and various contracts and policies. The council also directed staff to bring back amendments to a sidewalk vending ordinance after discussion, and approved at-will employment agreements for two utility management positions. In closed session, the council approved a settlement in one lawsuit and authorized an amendment to an attorney services agreement in another.

• Approved consent calendar including warrants totaling $11,220,214.74 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back amendments to sidewalk vending ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved at-will employment agreements for Assistant GM of Generation and Operations and Utilities Operations Manager (unanimous)
• Approved $26,237.30 additional funds for Office 365 and $30,000 for MGS licenses (consent)
• Approved 2022 insurance proposals with Blue Shield, Anthem, MetLife, MES Vision, Mutual of Omaha (consent)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Stradling agreement for MGS acquisition, increasing by $50,000 (consent)
• Approved $128,000 janitorial services agreement with Allied Universal (consent)
• Approved settlement in Ismael Martines v. City of Vernon and attorney agreement amendment in Jerry Chavez v. City of Vernon (closed session)

Special City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council held a special meeting on November 30, 2021, and took several actions. It approved the procurement of insurance coverage for the Malburg Generating Station for FY 2021-2022, with premiums estimated at approximately $1.5 million and not to exceed $1.7 million. The council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-43 authorizing the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds to finance the acquisition of the Malburg Generating Station and related assets. Additionally, it approved new or revised job descriptions and adopted Resolution No. 2021-44 amending the Classification and Compensation Plan. The council met in closed session but took no reportable action.

• Approved procurement of insurance for Malburg Generating Station for FY 2021-2022, effective Dec 15, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022, with premiums estimated at ~$1.5M and not-to-exceed $1.7M, and authorized the City Administrator to execute related documents.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-43 authorizing the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds to finance the acquisition of the Malburg Generating Station and related assets, and to refund certain Electric System Revenue Bonds.
• Approved new or revised job descriptions for 13 classifications, including Control Room Operator I (new), Field Operator I (new), and Utilities Operations Manager (revised).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-44 amending Exhibit A of the Classification and Compensation Plan, approving new or revised salary ranges and position designations for the referenced classifications, Human Resources Analyst, and Operations Manager.
• Approved the agenda by a 4-0 vote, with Council Member Merlo absent.
• Met in closed session for real property negotiation and anticipated litigation, but took no reportable action.

Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting

The committee approved the consent calendar and appointed Frank Gaviña as Chair and Mark Gonzalez as Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2022. They awarded $373,325 in Direct Service Grants to 13 organizations, including Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles, CA Derby Dolls, and LA Family Housing Corporation. A motion to reallocate funds from Alzheimer's to Via Care was withdrawn after staff encouraged Via Care to apply in the next round.

• Appointed Frank Gaviña as Chair for term ending June 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Appointed Mark Gonzalez as Vice Chair for term ending June 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including May 19, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Awarded $373,325 in FY 2021-2022 Docket I Direct Service Grants to 13 organizations (6-0)
• Withdrew motion to reallocate $20,000 from Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles to Via Care

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Malburg Generating Station and related assets, adopting Resolution No. 2021-41. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included warrants, an election resolution, and a Phase I water shortage declaration. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for Malburg Generating Station (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including warrants totaling $15.9M (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-38 calling April 12, 2022 all-mail election
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-39 requesting LA County election services
• Authorized $88,820.09 purchase of police radios from Motorola
• Proclaimed November 16, 2021 as Arbor Day and authorized Tree City USA application
• Ratified Resolution No. 2021-36 for teleconference meetings under AB 361
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-40 declaring Phase I Water Supply Shortage

Joint Special Business and Industry Commission / Green Vernon Commission Meeting

The joint Business and Industry and Green Vernon Commissions discussed a proposed Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance related to Senate Bill 1383. They directed staff to bring back a revised ordinance for consideration at a future joint meeting. The motion to direct staff passed 12-0, with one commissioner absent. No ordinance was adopted at this meeting.

• Directed staff to bring back a revised organic waste ordinance (12-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (12-0)

Joint Special Green Vernon Commission / Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The joint Business and Industry and Green Vernon Commissions discussed a proposed Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance related to SB 1383, including a small business exemption and two-bin system. They directed staff to bring back a revised ordinance for consideration at a future joint meeting. No ordinance was adopted; the motion to direct staff passed 12-0.

• Approved agenda (12-0)
• Directed staff to bring back revised organic waste ordinance (12-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council approved the appointment of Goldman Sachs & Co. as underwriters for the Malburg Generating Station bond issuance, as recommended by staff. The motion carried 4-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Davis absent. The council also went into closed session to discuss real property negotiations for the Malburg Generating Station but took no reportable action.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Appointed Goldman Sachs & Co. as underwriters for Malburg Generating Station bond issuance (4-0)
• Held closed session on real property negotiations for Malburg Generating Station; no reportable action

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved Change Order No. 12 for the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project, adding $166,028.03 and extending the schedule to December 31, 2022. The council also approved the consent calendar (excluding items 6 and 7), which included financial reports and contract amendments, and separately approved a new Administrative Intern classification. Additionally, the council directed staff to draft a sidewalk vending ordinance with specific amendments.

• Approved Change Order No. 12 for Atlantic Boulevard Bridge project, adding $166,028.03 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items 2-5, 8-10 (unanimous)
• Approved new Administrative Intern job description and Resolution No. 2021-37 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back sidewalk vending ordinance with written warning for first violation (consensus)

Special City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council held a special meeting and approved the agenda and consent calendar, both by a 4-0 vote with Council Member Larios absent. The consent calendar included Resolution No. 2021-36, authorizing continued conduct of City Council and other legislative body meetings via teleconference under Assembly Bill 361 due to COVID-19. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-36 authorizing teleconference meetings under AB 361 (part of consent calendar)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously adopted resolutions setting the 2022 transmission revenue requirement and balancing account adjustment, and approved the 2022 Resource Adequacy Plan for submission to CAISO. The consent calendar, including warrant registers, a fuel purchase contract, and service agreement amendments, was also approved unanimously. The council then recessed to closed session for real property negotiations, litigation, and public employment discussions, and authorized issuing an RFP for outside legal services.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-32 (revised 2022 Transmission Revenue Requirement) and No. 2021-33 (Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-35 approving 2022 Resource Adequacy Plan and authorized submission to CAISO (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes, claims, and reports (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 75 totaling $7,432,180.42 (unanimous)
• Approved City Payroll Warrant Register No. 784 totaling $2,376,851.73 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-34 approving Utility Security Plan (unanimous)
• Approved fuel purchase contract with Merrimac Energy Group not-to-exceed $300,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for outside legal services in closed session

Regular City Council

The City Council tabled the second reading of Ordinance No. 1276 regulating sidewalk vendors, directing staff to bring it back for further discussion. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-28 declaring the results of the September 14, 2021 Special Municipal Election, and approved several consent calendar items including a $145,130.18 backhoe purchase and an inmate housing agreement not to exceed $225,000.

• Tabled sidewalk vendor ordinance (Ordinance No. 1276) for further discussion
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-28 declaring special election results (unanimous)
• Approved $145,130.18 purchase order for Caterpillar backhoe loader
• Approved inmate housing agreement with Huntington Park PD, up to $225,000 over 3 years
• Approved $28,540 contract with Tetra Tech for environmental and soils report at 4528/4530 Bandini Blvd
• Approved $8,836,857.29 operating account warrant register
• Approved September 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Received and filed August 2021 Building Report

Special City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council met in special session on September 21, 2021, and approved the agenda unanimously. The council then recessed into closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, including Jerry Chavez v. City of Vernon. After reconvening, the interim city attorney reported that no reportable action was taken in closed session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously
• Held closed session for anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Held closed session for existing litigation (Jerry Chavez v. City of Vernon)
• Took no reportable action in closed session

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a $275,200 contract with Western Allied Corporation for the City Hall Basement Cooling System Update, including a $15,000 contingency. They also introduced an ordinance to regulate sidewalk vendors, scheduled for a second reading on October 5, 2021. The consent calendar was approved, covering items such as minutes, claims, contracts, and a hold on cannabis regulation.

• Approved Contract No. CS-1345 with Western Allied Corporation for $275,200 for the City Hall Basement Cooling System Update, plus a $15,000 contingency.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1276 to regulate sidewalk vendors, with second reading scheduled for October 5, 2021.
• Approved a three-year services agreement with Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc. for up to $786,000 for electrical generation consulting.
• Approved the consent calendar, including the August 17, 2021 minutes, claims, and various contracts and reports.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-29 establishing a conflict of interest code.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-30 granting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83466 to Torrance Logistics Company, LLC.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-31 approving a CDBG-CV grant application for COVID-19 testing.
• Approved an indefinite hold on further action regarding commercial cannabis regulation.

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The commission unanimously elected Steven Froberg as Chair and Juliet Goff as Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2022. It also received and filed the September 2021 Quarterly Housing Report and approved the consent calendar, which included the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes and an update on eviction moratoria. The city announced a pause on housing lotteries and tenant placements due to Housing Element considerations.

• Elected Steven Froberg as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Juliet Goff as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Received and filed September 2021 Quarterly Housing Report (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 9, 2021 minutes and eviction moratoria update (6-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved the purchase of four electric vehicles for the Department of Health and Environmental Control at a cost not to exceed $153,571, plus a 10% contingency of $15,357. A proposed plug-in hybrid vehicle for City Council use was deferred. The consent calendar, including warrants totaling over $13.9 million, was approved unanimously. No action was taken on designating League of California Cities conference delegates.

• Approved purchase of 3 electric vehicles for DHEC fleet and 1 for DHEC director, not to exceed $153,571 (unanimous)
• Authorized 10% contingency of $15,357 for alternate dealers if quoted vehicles unavailable (unanimous)
• Deferred purchase of plug-in hybrid vehicle for City Council use
• Approved Consent Calendar including Operating Account Warrant Register No. 72 totaling $10,502,986.03 (unanimous)
• Approved City Payroll Warrant Register No. 782 totaling $3,479,026.87 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to SEAACA animal control services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Chevrolet Silverado work trucks for $91,334.02 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase order with The Home Depot not to exceed $150,000 (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved a three-year attorney services agreement with Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer, & Pembroke, P.C. for up to $606,000 to provide specialized utility-related legal services. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included a $5,051,791.97 warrant register, a change order for reservoir rehabilitation, and a real estate brokerage agreement. New job descriptions and salary ranges were approved for two positions, and the council authorized litigation in closed session.

• Approved $606K attorney services agreement with DWG&P (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $5,051,791.97 warrant register (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for reservoir rehabilitation, adding $102,856.10 (consent)
• Approved CBRE real estate brokerage services agreement for 3 years (consent)
• Approved new job descriptions and Resolution 2021-27 for two classifications (unanimous)
• Authorized litigation in closed session (Item 14)
• Continued Interim City Attorney appointment with evaluation in 5 months and RFP preparation

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included appointing Zaynah N. Moussa as Interim City Attorney, approving payroll and operating warrant registers, and accepting a bid for Alameda Street repairs. In new business, the council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-26 appointing Robert Sousa as Police Chief effective July 29, 2021, and waived occupancy permit and business license fees for Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles. The council also made several appointments to commissions and outside agencies, and held a closed session with no reportable action.

• Approved the consent calendar, including Resolution No. 2021-23 appointing Zaynah N. Moussa as Interim City Attorney.
• Approved City Payroll Warrant Register No. 781 totaling $2,303,635.71 and Operating Account Warrant Register No. 70 totaling $19,754,463.15.
• Approved the purchase of five Ford trucks for the Public Utilities Water Division for a total cost of $685,653.54.
• Awarded Contract No. CS-1267 to Onyx Paving Company Inc. for Alameda Street Repairs at Union Pacific Railroad Crossing for $123,000, with a $12,000 contingency.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-26 appointing Robert Sousa as Police Chief effective July 29, 2021.
• Waived occupancy permit and business license fees for Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles.
• Appointed Council Member Larios to the Business and Industry Commission, Stan Stosel to the Green Vernon Commission, and several members to the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee and Vernon Housing Commission.
• Appointed Council Member Merlo as delegate to the Central Basin Water Association and alternate to the Independent Cities Finance Authority, and Council Member Lopez as delegate to the Southern California Association of Governments.

Special City Council

The Vernon City Council approved the consent calendar, including property and casualty insurance for FY 2021-22 at up to $1,261,551. In closed session, the council unanimously dismissed Arnold Alvarez-Glasman as Interim City Attorney and appointed Zaynah Moussa as Interim City Attorney. The council also directed staff to prepare a request for proposals for contract legal services and an agreement with Alvarez-Glasman Colvin for outside legal services.

• Approved consent calendar including FY 2021-22 insurance premiums up to $1,261,551 (4-0)
• Dismissed Arnold Alvarez-Glasman as Interim City Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Zaynah Moussa as Interim City Attorney (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back RFP for contract legal services and agreement with Alvarez-Glasman Colvin (unanimous)

Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting

The Green Vernon Commission will receive a presentation from the Health and Environmental Control Department regarding the implementation plan for Senate Bill 1383. No official action is required for this item. The Commission will also consider approving the meeting minutes from December 16, 2020.

• Presentation on Senate Bill 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Reduction Act) waste reduction requirements
• Approval of December 16, 2020 meeting minutes

The Green Vernon Commission held a regular meeting on June 16, 2021, with all members present except Commissioner Catherine Browne. The commission approved the agenda (4-0) and the consent calendar (5-0), which included approval of the December 16, 2020 meeting minutes. A presentation on Senate Bill 1383 (California Emission Reduction of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants) was given by the Health and Environmental Control Director, with no action required. No public comments or oral reports were made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0, with Commissioner Alley and Browne absent)
• Approved the consent calendar, including the December 16, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0, with Commissioner Browne absent)

Joint Special Business and Industry Commission / Green Vernon Commission Meeting

The joint special meeting of the Business and Industry Commission and Green Vernon Commission established two temporary ad hoc committees to discuss the city's SB 1383 solid waste management program and possible consolidation of waste haulers. The BIC committee was approved 5-0 with members Andreoli, Condon, and Sachdeva; the GVC committee was approved 4-0 with members Daerr, Alley, and Morfin. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments from industry representatives opposing limits on haulers.

• Established BIC SB 1383 Waste Hauler Temporary Ad Hoc Committee (5-0)
• Established GVC SB 1383 Waste Hauler Temporary Ad Hoc Committee (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (10-0)

Joint Special Green Vernon Commission / Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The Business and Industry Commission and Green Vernon Commission held a joint special meeting and approved the agenda. They established two temporary ad hoc committees to discuss the City's SB 1383 Solid Waste Management Program and the consolidation of waste hauling enterprises. The committees will facilitate discussions with staff, but any proposals must be approved by the City Council. The motions passed 5-0 and 4-0 respectively.

• Approved the meeting agenda 10-0.
• Established the BIC SB 1383 Waste Hauler Temporary Ad Hoc Committee with members Jimmy Andreoli II, Thomas Condon, and Duncan Sachdeva (5-0).
• Established the GVC SB 1383 Waste Hauler Temporary Ad Hoc Committee with members Ron Daerr, Daniel Alley, and Hector Morfin (4-0).

Regular City Council

The Vernon City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-18 approving the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, finding it exempt from CEQA. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $10,955,508.11 operating account warrant register, and separately approved a $50,000 contract for remodeling a city-owned property at 4328 Furlong Place. A five-year, direct-award contract with PIC Environmental Services for environmental testing at the former Thermador site was also approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-18 approving the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 69 totaling $10,955,508.11 (unanimous)
• Approved City Payroll Warrant Register No. 780 totaling $2,288,940.07 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-19 for a Senate Bill 1 road repair project for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-20 approving the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Mega Renovations, Inc. for remodel of city-owned property at 4328 Furlong Place (unanimous)
• Approved five-year, $441,000 Verizon NASPO ValuePoint addendum for wireless services (unanimous)
• Approved five-year contract with PIC Environmental Services for testing at former Thermador site (unanimous)

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The Vernon Housing Commission met on June 9, 2021, and approved the agenda and consent calendar, which included minutes from December 2020 and March 2021. The commission received the June 2021 Quarterly Housing Report, which noted soil contamination on Furlong but no remediation threshold, and discussed a COVID-19 eviction moratorium case. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of Dec 9, 2020 and Mar 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received and filed June 2021 Quarterly Housing Report

Special City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-17, certifying the results of the June 1, 2021 special municipal election, and administered the oath of office to newly elected Council Members Crystal Larios and Judith Merlo. The motion passed 3-0, with Council Members Gonzales and Menke absent. The meeting also included a staff report on a hazardous materials incident and an announcement of a community event.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-17 certifying special election results (3-0)
• Administered oath of office to Council Members Crystal Larios and Judith Merlo

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously adopted the Annual Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and the appropriations limit, along with resolutions for a citywide fringe benefits policy and a classification and compensation plan. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included warrant registers, an electrical easement, and several contracts. In closed session, the council authorized settlement of three litigation matters.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-13 approving FY 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-14 setting appropriations limit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-15 adopting Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-16 adopting Classification and Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including warrant registers, easement, and contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of three litigation matters in closed session (unanimous)

Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting

The Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee approved $20,000 in scholarship grants for six students for FY 2020/2021, and set a 95% direct service / 5% scholarship allocation for FY 2021/2022. Both motions passed 5-0. The committee also approved the agenda and consent calendar, which included the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Nov 18, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Awarded $20,000 in FY 2020/2021 Docket II scholarship grants to six applicants (5-0)
• Set FY 2021/2022 grantmaking allocation at 95% direct service, 5% scholarship (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously accepted certificates of sufficiency for recall petitions against Mayor Melissa Ybarra and Council Member William Davis, and adopted resolutions calling a special all-mail election on September 14, 2021, to decide their recall and fill vacancies if needed. The council also approved a consent calendar including warrants, reports, and a wildfire mitigation plan, and approved a financial advisory agreement with Bell Burnett & Associates for the potential purchase of the Malburg Generation Station. A proposed three-year contract with Port Canaveral Power Consultants was continued on a month-to-month basis for up to four months while a request for proposals is issued.

• Accepted recall petitions and called Sept. 14, 2021 special election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10 for all-mail recall election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 requesting LA County services for election (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except item 8 (unanimous)
• Approved operating warrant register No. 67 totaling $9,916,004.94 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrant register No. 779 totaling $2,289,609.53 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 approving 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved financial advisory agreement with Bell Burnett & Associates (unanimous)

Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The Vernon Business and Industry Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the agenda and consent calendar. The consent calendar included approval of the February 11, 2021 minutes and cancellation of the November 11, 2021 meeting, replaced by a special meeting on November 4, 2021. All other items were presentations only, requiring no action.

• Approved agenda (6-0, Baca absent)
• Approved consent calendar unanimously
• Approved February 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Cancelled November 11, 2021 meeting; scheduled special meeting for November 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved an additional $11,500 for the COVID-19 Resident Grant Assistance Program, increasing the total to $11,500. They also approved consent calendar items including contracts for building inspection and civil engineering services, and a Motorola service agreement. A services agreement with Jacobs Engineering for an air quality assessment was approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $11,500 additional allocation for COVID-19 Resident Grant Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $3,788,437.38 warrant register (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 contract with Mel Greene & Associates for building inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 contract with Interwest Consulting Group for building inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 contract with Quantum Quality Consulting for civil engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 contract with Hartzog & Crabill for civil engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $17,076.37 Motorola service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $19,962 Jacobs Engineering air quality assessment (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-09 declaring the April 13, 2021 election results, administered the oath to Leticia Lopez, and reorganized with Melissa Ybarra as Mayor and William Davis as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also approved a consent calendar including a $100,000 claim filing, payroll and operating warrant registers, and several contracts, and awarded a refuse collection contract to Haul-Away Rubbish Service Co. for $257,922.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-09 declaring election results (unanimous)
• Reorganized council with Melissa Ybarra as Mayor and William Davis as Mayor Pro Tem
• Approved consent calendar including claims, payroll, and operating registers (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus police firearm accessories to HudsonGunner LLC for $6,389
• Approved $819,000 ERP project management agreement with SDI Presence LLC
• Approved $277,500 insurance broker agreement with Aon Risk Insurance West, Inc.
• Awarded refuse collection contract to Haul-Away Rubbish Service Co. for $257,922
• Approved closed session settlement and attorney fee amendments in two lawsuits

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved a General Fee Schedule for FY 2021-2022 and a $964,976 construction contract with Cedro Construction for the 50th Street Water Main Replacement, including a $96,000 contingency. The council also approved a five-year General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County, adopted a resolution for CalOES hazard mitigation agents, and approved personnel policy changes. All votes were unanimous, and no public comments were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-05 approving General Fee Schedule FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $964,976 construction contract with Cedro Construction for 50th Street Water Main Replacement, plus $96,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-07 approving 5-year General Services Agreement with County of Los Angeles (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-06 designating authorized agents for CalOES Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes, claims, warrant register, and personnel policy updates (unanimous)
• Approved revised Deputy City Clerk and new Administrative Aide job descriptions with salary ranges (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved a three-year, $348,000 contract with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for citywide traffic signal maintenance and repair, including a $50,000 contingency. The Council also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-04, approving mid-year budget appropriations and amending the FY 2020-2021 budget. The consent calendar, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 1275 on electric vehicle charging stations and approval of payroll and operating warrant registers, was approved unanimously.

• Approved a 3-year, $348,000 contract with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance, with a $50,000 contingency.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-04 approving mid-year budget appropriations and amending the FY 2020-2021 budget.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1275 amending the municipal code to include electric vehicle charging stations.
• Approved City Payroll Warrant Register No. 777 totaling $2,798,059.82.
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 63 totaling $11,255,072.34.
• Approved an agreement with the LA County District Attorney's Office for the eCER portal.
• Authorized the City to apply for state rental assistance funding for City-owned housing tenants.
• Approved an agreement with Cal State LA for temporary police services during COVID-19 vaccine events.

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council allow the City, as a landlord, to apply directly to the State for rental assistance on behalf of tenants. They also approved the consent calendar, which included the January 27, 2021 special meeting minutes and an update on COVID-19 renter/landlord legislation. The March 2021 Quarterly City Housing Report was received and filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda 5-0 (two members absent).
• Approved the Consent Calendar 6-0, including the January 27, 2021 special meeting minutes and the COVID-19 renter/landlord legislation update.
• Received and filed the March 2021 Quarterly City Housing Report 6-0.
• Recommended (unanimously) that the City Council approve the City applying for state rental assistance directly on tenants' behalf.

Regular City Council Meeting

The Council accepted recall petitions and called a June 1, 2021 special election for Council Members Gonzales and Menke, voting 3-2 with the two members dissenting. It also approved a $1.75M reservoir rehabilitation contract, introduced an electric vehicle charging ordinance, and launched a $50,000 COVID-19 grant program for residents.

• Adopted resolutions calling June 1, 2021 recall election for Gonzales and Menke (3-2)
• Approved $1,747,100 construction contract with Capital Industrial Coatings for reservoir rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1275 on electric vehicle charging, first reading (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 COVID-19 grant program for residents, removing rent-payment requirement (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 services agreement with Harper & Associates for coating inspection (consent calendar)
• Approved space use agreement with LA County for COVID-19 testing (consent calendar)
• Approved consent calendar items including minutes, warrants, and reports (unanimous)
• Directed staff to coordinate 2021 Graduation Event and send letter on City correspondence (consensus)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the $2.19M payroll warrant register, the $10.28M operating account warrant register, and several routine reports and contract extensions. The council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-01 to apply for state planning grant funds. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including payroll warrant register No. 776 ($2,189,824.01) (unanimous)
• Approved operating account warrant register No. 61 ($10,275,103.09) (unanimous)
• Received and filed police and fire department activity reports (unanimous)
• Ratified Medicare Advantage agreement with Anthem Blue Cross (unanimous)
• Extended janitorial contract with Priority Building Services, LLC by $129,480 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-01 for state planning grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized further negotiations in closed session on real property (APNs 6304-007-900, 6314-033-901, 6314-033-005)

Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The Vernon Business and Industry Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed citywide fee schedule for FY 2021-22. The Commission also received presentations on the Metro Link Union Station project and on regulating commercial cannabis businesses, with discussion indicating interest in allowing cannabis but no formal action taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda, consent calendar, and prior minutes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including November 12, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt FY 2021-22 fee schedule (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance mandating masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with several other ordinances and contracts. It also approved a lease with the Chamber of Commerce and directed staff to hold community meetings on cannabis regulation.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 1274 mandating masks and imposing fines (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1273 adopting 2019 California Fire Code and 2020 LA County Fire Code (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1271 amending Municipal Code chapters 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 16 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1272 amending motion picture production code (unanimous)
• Approved $298,498 contract with McAvoy & Markham for electric meters (unanimous)
• Approved one-year office lease with Vernon Chamber of Commerce at 2724 Leonis Blvd (unanimous)
• Directed staff to hold town halls and draft cannabis ordinance, report back in 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including $6.6M warrant register and AT&T internet addendum (unanimous)

Regular Successor Agency Meeting

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency approved the agenda and consent calendar, with item No. 2 pulled for individual consideration. The board received and filed the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and authorized staff to provide additional information to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller and/or California Department of Finance. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Calendar, except item No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved the February 4, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed the ROPS for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to provide additional ROPS information to county/state (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Council unanimously directed the City Attorney's office, with staff, to draft a proposed ordinance regulating commercial cannabis businesses, including zoning amendments such as a special overlay zone. The motion was amended to also direct staff to provide information on a city-wide implementation plan. The Council also introduced three ordinances (Nos. 1271, 1272, 1273) on first reading, and approved the consent calendar except for the Chamber of Commerce lease, which was tabled.

• Directed drafting of commercial cannabis ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1271 (Municipal Code cleanup) first reading (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1272 (film production code update) first reading (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1273 (Fire Code adoption) first reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except Item 12 (unanimous)
• Tabled Office Lease Agreement with Vernon Chamber of Commerce
• Approved Second Tolling Agreement with BKK Working Group in closed session (unanimous)