Vernon public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will vote on the December 3 meeting minutes, a solid‑waste franchise amendment, a $4,917,668.64 operating‑account warrant, and a one‑month janitorial services amendment not to exceed $12,180.25. The council will also recognize a long‑time employee with a Service Pin Award. Public comment will be allowed before the votes.
- Ordinance No. 1304 – Amendment No. 2 to the Solid Waste Non‑Exclusive Franchise Agreement
- Operating Account Warrant Register No. 141 – $4,917,668.64 for Nov 3‑16 2024
- Amendment No. 3 to Services Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (Contract CS‑1414) – up to $12,180.25
- Approval of the December 3, 2024 Regular City Council meeting minutes
- Employee Service Pin Award recognizing Elias Zepeda for 35 years of service
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will approve a series of contracts, including a $1 million wireless services agreement and a $136,556 purchase order for an air compressor. The body will also introduce an ordinance to amend the city's commercial solid waste collection franchise agreement.
- Approve Verizon wireless services contract not to exceed $1,000,000
- Approve Ingersoll Rand purchase contract not to exceed $136,556.72
- Approve Donaldson Company purchase order not to exceed $106,106.04
- Introduce Ordinance No. 1304 to amend solid waste franchise agreement
- Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 140 totaling $11,095,375.94
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will consider the consent calendar, including approval of operating account warrants totaling $9,226,534.10 and a $25,000 allocation for the Vernon Reads! Virtual Library Program. New business items include authorizing a $257,415 worker’s compensation services agreement, a $657,000 ADA improvements and street tree planting contract with a $65,700 contingency, adopting a revised citywide fringe benefits policy, and appointing a health officer. The meeting also features a swearing‑in ceremony for Police Officer Genevieve Lastra and employee service pin awards.
- Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 139, totaling $9,226,534.10
- Allocate $25,000 for the Vernon Reads! Virtual Library Program
- Authorize Worker’s Compensation Third Party Claims Administration Services Agreement up to $257,415 for three years
- Approve ADA Improvements and Street Tree Planting contract up to $657,000 with a $65,700 contingency
- Adopt revised Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy (Resolution No. 2024-026) and appoint Health Officer (Resolution No. 2024-027)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will vote on the Consent Calendar, which includes approval of the October 15 meeting minutes and several warrant registers totaling over $8 million. They will also consider a fee waiver for the Union Rescue Mission and adopt new personnel policies. New business includes setting the April 8, 2025 all‑mail municipal election and related resolutions.
- Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 138 for $8,016,133.48 (Sept 15‑28, 2024)
- Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 70 for $2,250
- Waive Business License, Hazmat Permit, and Public Health Permit fees for Union Rescue Mission for FY 2024‑2025
- Adopt new and revised personnel policies and administrative manual policies
- Adopt resolutions for the April 8, 2025 all‑mail municipal election
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will consider several routine approvals, including minutes, reports, and budget items. Key decisions include authorizing a $420,000 three‑year on‑call civil engineering services agreement with Kevin Ko & Associates, LLC, and approving a $72,643.94 amendment to the police department's software support contract. The council will also adopt the 2025 Resource Adequacy Plan for the Public Utilities Department and approve a $100,000 Sports Access Community Alliance Program.
- Amendment No. 1 to software support agreement with TriTech/ CentralSquare, not‑to‑exceed $72,643.94
- Professional Services Agreement with Kevin Ko & Associates, LLC, not‑to‑exceed $420,000 for three years
- Adopt Vernon Public Utilities Department Resource Adequacy Plan for 2025
- Approve $100,000 Sports Access Community Alliance Program for youth athletics
- Approve Operating Account Warrant Register totaling $7,209,818.81
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider appointing Lisette M. Grizzelle as the Interim Director of Human Resources. The body is also reviewing several contract completions and funding requests for software and emergency repairs.
- Appointment of Lisette M. Grizzelle as Interim Director of Human Resources
- Operating Account Warrant Register No. 136 totaling $8,212,535.80
- Emergency sewer repair work awarded to Faze 1 Corporation (Premier Pipe, Inc.) for $258,150
- Additional funds for Insight Public Sector Contract No. 20230086 totaling $100,000
- Notice of Completion for City Hall Roof Replacement by Southland Roofing Inc.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of the August meeting minutes, several financial warrants, and various contracts and agreements. Key items include a $20,174,890.73 operating account warrant, a $22,058.83 amendment to the Granicus services agreement, and a $150,000 animal control services agreement. New business items cover the appointment of an interim finance director and a delegate to the League of California Cities conference.
- Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 135 totaling $20,174,890.73
- Approve Amendment No. 3 to Granicus services agreement, not‑to‑exceed $22,058.83
- Approve $150,000 five‑year animal control services agreement with SEAACA
- Authorize $121,900 encumbrance for City Hall roof replacement contract
- Adopt resolution appointing Gigi Decavalles‑Hughes as interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Regular City Council Meeting
The council will vote on several contracts, including a $757,716 purchase of a 2025 CNG Vactor truck with a $22,284 contingency, an $89,428 order for Motorola public safety radios, and a $113,000 executive recruitment services agreement. They will also adopt a Vernon Public Utilities Financial Reserves Policy, approve the Operating Account Warrant Register totaling $11,721,582.88, and adopt a resolution to apply for Measure A grant funds.
- Approve purchase order for one 2025 CNG Vactor truck from Haaker Equipment Company, not to exceed $757,716.28, plus $22,283.72 contingency
- Authorize purchase order for Motorola public safety radios and accessories, not to exceed $89,428
- Approve services agreement with Bob Murray & Associates for executive recruitment services, not to exceed $113,000
- Adopt resolution to apply for and accept Measure A grant funds from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
- Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 134 for $11,721,582.88 covering electronic payments and early checks
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will consider several contract approvals, including a five‑year attorney services agreement with Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. for up to $1,160,382. The council will also adopt Ordinance No. 1303 to reference the 2022 California Fire Code and Ordinance No. 1302 to authorize the chief building official to enforce the fire code. Additional items include approvals for a $265,900 citywide striping contract and an $850,000 soil‑removal contract at 2221 E. 55th Street.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 1303 amending Title 8 to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code by reference
- Adopt Ordinance No. 1302 authorizing the chief building official to enforce the Fire Code
- Approve Attorney Services Agreement with Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. for up to $1,160,382 over five years
- Approve Contract No. 20250017 with WGJ Enterprises Inc. for citywide striping and pavement markings, not to exceed $265,900 (plus 10% contingency)
- Approve Contract No. 20250045 with Elka Construction, Inc. for soil and miscellaneous material removal at 2221 E. 55th Street, not to exceed $850,000 (plus 25% contingency)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council is discussing the adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code and authorizing the Chief Building Official to enforce it. The body is also reviewing multiple service agreements for building inspections, healthcare programs, and city maintenance.
- Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for building/engineering/fire plan check and inspection services not-to-exceed $2,500,000
- SAMHSA Grant Program Agreement with AltaMed Health Services for portable clinical care not-to-exceed $1,499,175
- Purchase Order with Merrimac Energy Group for citywide fleet fuel not-to-exceed $600,000
- Services Agreement with Ron's Maintenance, Inc. for catch basin cleaning not-to-exceed $217,680
- Urgency Ordinance No. 1301 and Ordinance No. 1302 to authorize the Chief Building Official to enforce the Fire Code
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote to appoint Daniel E. Calleros as Interim City Administrator. The council also plans to re-adopt the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for fiscal year 2024-25 and review recent building and housing reports.
- Appointment of Daniel E. Calleros as Interim City Administrator
- Re-adoption of Public Safety Special Parcel Tax (Resolution No. 2024-13)
- Review of May 2024 Building Report
- Review of 2024 Second Quarter City Housing Report
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several administrative actions including property insurance procurement and a wildfire mitigation plan. The agenda also includes various service agreements for public works, utilities, and security fencing.
- Property and casualty insurance coverage up to $5,336,326
- Office furniture contract with D&R Office Works, Inc. up to $210,871.27
- Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. service agreement amendment up to $250,000
- The Home Depot blanket purchase order up to $190,000
- Golden Gate Steel, Inc. security fencing contract up to $283,480
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes a report on electric vehicle charging revenue and several commission appointments.
- Adoption of FY 2024-25 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
- Services Agreement with Aon Risk Insurance West, Inc. for up to $21,750
- Amendment to Mariposa Landscape, Inc. contract for up to $43,652.73
- Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 131 totaling $2,055,073.64
- Appointments to the Business and Industry and Green Vernon Commissions
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will hold a budget workshop for fiscal year 2024-25. The council also plans to adopt a project list for Senate Bill 1 road repairs and ratify an agreement with Southern California Edison Company.
- Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 130 totaling $14,695,710.34
- Adoption of Senate Bill 1 project list for FY 2024-25 road repairs
- Ratification of agreement with Southern California Edison Company for utility upgrades
- Report on emergency HVAC and ventilation repairs at City Hall
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will formally declare the results of the April 9, 2024, General Municipal Election. The meeting also includes discussions on a new transient occupancy tax, police vehicle purchases, and waste collection services.
- Certification of the April 9, 2024, General Municipal Election results
- Ratification of Ordinance No. 1294 establishing a transient occupancy tax
- Amendment to municipal code regarding automobile and truck loading for Data Centers
- Approval of a $305,000 rebranding and strategic communication agreement with MIG, Inc.
- Approval of a $360,000 contract with Haul-Away Rubbish Service Co. for waste collection
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review an ordinance to amend municipal code standards for automobile parking and truck loading specifically for data centers. Other items include a traffic signal maintenance contract, utility upgrades with Southern California Edison, and a legislative advocacy agreement.
- Ordinance No. 1300: Amendments to VMC Sections 17.56.060 and 17.57.020 regarding data center parking and loading
- Contract with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.: $600,000 over three years for citywide traffic signal maintenance
- Letter Agreement with Southern California Edison Company: Up to $14,024,895 for engineering and procurement of utility upgrades
- Services Agreement with Renne Public Policy Group: Up to $447,000 for legislative and regulatory advocacy
- Operating Account Warrant Register No. 128: Totaling $9,717,202.88
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several contract amendments, including a roof replacement for City Hall and increased service agreements. The agenda also includes a warehouse development agreement and the swearing-in of new police officers.
- Warehouse Development Agreement for 5764 Alcoa Avenue
- Amendment to Hill Brothers Chemical Company contract by $87,300
- Amendment to Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. contract by $90,000
- Amendment to Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA agreement by $120,000
- City Hall Roof Replacement contract with Southland Roofing Inc. up to $411,500
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review a warehouse development agreement for 5764 Alcoa Avenue and several contract amendments. Other items include employee recognition, community fund grant awards, and city hall HVAC improvements.
- Warehouse Development Agreement for 5764 Alcoa Avenue
- Tyler Technologies software service agreement amendments up to $1,271,211.34 and $568,770.22
- Operating Account Warrant Register No. 126 totaling $8,774,682.53
- Southern California Edison Company land use license up to $2,208.21
- Western Allied Corporation contract for City Hall HVAC improvements up to $429,245
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a contract for traffic signal upgrades and solar-powered speed signs. Other items include approving insurance broker services and amending the YMCA services agreement. The council will also review grant agreements and recognize a retiring employee.
- Contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for traffic signal upgrades up to $247,000
- Services Agreement with Aon Risk Insurance West, Inc. for up to $462,500
- Amendment to Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA agreement increasing total funds to $220,000
- NACCHO Grant Program Agreement with WEA for a vaccine equity project up to $150,000
- Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 125 totaling $7,617,882.77
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider mid-year budget appropriations and review annual financial statements. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for infrastructure, equipment, and landscaping services.
- Public Improvements Agreement with Shewak & Laiwanti Holdings, LLC for $137,651.55
- Purchase of a 2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 DRW for up to $72,923.24
- Landscape architectural services for City Hall Plaza up to $122,930
- Turbidity monitoring equipment purchase up to $106,228.14
- Mid-year budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Regular City Council Meeting
The Vernon City Council will consider approving a renewable energy credit confirmation with Silver Peak Energy, LLC for up to $1,674,000. The agenda also includes adopting an Environmental Sustainability Action Plan and conducting a swearing-in ceremony for several police department personnel.
- Swearing-in of Police Officers, Sergeants, and a Lieutenant
- Renewable Energy Credit Confirmation with Silver Peak Energy, LLC up to $1,674,000
- Adoption of the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
- Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 123 totaling $6,966,220.21
- Lease agreement with TreePeople, Inc. for a one-year term
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several digital billboard development agreements and various public works contracts. The agenda also includes approvals for city payroll, operating accounts, and street improvement bids.
- Digital Billboard Development Agreements with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC
- Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project change order of $177,070.27
- Street improvements on Gifford Avenue, 48th, 49th, and 50th Street up to $792,000
- Purchase of a new police administration vehicle for up to $64,000
- ChargePoint, Inc. maintenance plan and cloud subscription up to $381,700