Vernon public meetings in 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider an amended five-year water rate schedule effective January 1, 2026. The body is also reviewing several city contracts for technology, equipment, and facility maintenance, as well as updates to the citywide fringe benefits policy.

• Public hearing for amended five-year water rate schedule (Resolution No. 2025-035)
• Contract with Global Payments Direct, Inc. for payment processing services not-to-exceed $750,000
• Purchase of 50 Axon Taser 10 Pro Bundles from Axon Enterprises Inc for $319,746
• Contract with Western Allied Corporation for West Wing HVAC Replacement not-to-exceed $215,750
• Purchase of firewall solutions from SHI International Corporation not-to-exceed $76,847.44

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review an operating account warrant register and a request to increase legal service funding. The body will also receive reports on public works and insurance services and hold a closed session with labor negotiators.

• Operating Account Warrant Register No. 162 totaling $9,773,361.87
• Amendment to increase Attorney Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon by $150,000
• Property Loss Control Services Agreement with AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. not-to-exceed $10,900
• October 2025 Public Works Department Building Report
• Closed session with Teamsters Local 911, IBEW Local 47, and police associations

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (4‑0) and the Consent Calendar (4‑0). The Consent Calendar authorized the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes, an operating account warrant register totaling $9,773,361.87, receipt of the October 2025 Public Works report, a property loss control services agreement with AEGIS Insurance Services up to $10,900, and an amendment to the attorney services agreement adding $150,000. No other business was discussed.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4‑0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register $9,773,361.87
• Approved receipt of October 2025 Public Works Department report
• Approved AEGIS Insurance Services property loss control agreement (up to $10,900)
• Approved amendment to Attorney Services Agreement adding $150,000

Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting

The Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee approved the FY 2025-26 Direct Service Grants totaling $180,000 for nine applicant organizations. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved the meeting agenda, the consent calendar (including the August 20, 2025 minutes), and noted ongoing recruitment for two vacant committee seats.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including August 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Awarded FY 2025-26 Direct Service Grants totaling $180,000 to nine applicants (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss calling an all-mail ballot election for one City Council member and adopting new candidate statement regulations. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and employee benefit proposals for 2026.

• General Municipal Election scheduled for April 14, 2026
• Operating Account Warrant Register No. 161 totaling $9,718,866.50
• Scaffolding services agreement with D2 (Squared) Industrial Services, LLC not-to-exceed $210,642
• CentralSquare Technologies software and service purchases totaling $27,201.04
• Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 441 with BP Products North America, Inc.

The City Council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, including a $9.718 million operating account warrant. It also approved several contracts and agreements, adopted election resolutions for the April 14, 2026 all‑mail ballot, and adopted an amended Conflict of Interest Code. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar items, including Operating Account Warrant Register No. 161 for $9,718,866.50 (unanimous)
• Approved CentralSquare Technologies warrant services contract up to $7,656.71 (unanimous)
• Approved CentralSquare Technologies Centerline AI Software contract up to $19,544.33 (unanimous)
• Approved D2 (Squared) Industrial Services scaffolding services agreement up to $210,642 with a 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑031, 2025‑032, and 2025‑033 for the April 14, 2026 all‑mail municipal election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑034 amending the Conflict of Interest Code (unanimous)
• Approved Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 441 with BP Products North America, Inc. (unanimous)

Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. It then moved to receive and file the Potential Ballot Measure – Utility Users Tax presentation, passing 6-0. Finally, the Consent Calendar was approved, which included approval of the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes, also by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Received and filed Utility Users Tax presentation (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will consider approving a water rate increase of 7% and contracts for environmental and cooling tower services. The meeting also includes the approval of financial warrants and the acceptance of a slurry seal project.

• Water rate increase of 7% proposed
• Services Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services Inc. (up to $500,000)
• Labor and Materials Contract with SPX Cooling Tech, LLC (up to $245,792)
• Notice of Completion for Citywide Slurry Seal Project
• Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register ($8,002,715.72)

The council approved a reordered agenda with a 4‑0 vote. In closed session, members authorized legal counsel to start litigation, with three votes in favor and one recusal. The Consent Calendar was approved 3‑0, covering an $8,002,715.72 operating account warrant, a $500,000 environmental clean‑up contract, a $245,792 cooling‑tower contract with contingency, a notice of completion for a slurry seal project, and a typographical correction to an ordinance.

• Approved agenda reorder (4-0)
• Authorized legal counsel to initiate litigation (3-0; Ybarra recused, Larios absent)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register $8,002,715.72 (3-0)
• Approved Ocean Blue Environmental Services on‑call clean‑up contract up to $500,000 (3-0)
• Approved labor and materials contract with SPX Cooling Tech up to $245,792 plus $12,289.60 contingency (3-0)
• Accepted notice of completion for Citywide Slurry Seal Project (3-0)
• Approved typographical correction to Ordinance No. 1308 (3-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will consider a resolution to update the city's records retention schedule and approve an interconnection agreement with Southern California Edison for up to $15.8 million. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new police officers and a presentation on a potential Utility Users Tax ballot measure.

• Approve $15.8M Interconnection Facilities Agreement with Southern California Edison
• Receive presentation on potential Utility Users Tax ballot measure
• Approve Records Retention Schedule update (Resolution 2025-030)
• Approve $4,466.27 purchase order with ITT Goulds Pumps Inc.
• Approve Operating Account Warrant Register totaling $14.4M

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar items, including a $14.4 M operating account warrant register, a records retention schedule, a STEP grant agreement, a $4,466 purchase order, and an interconnection facilities agreement with Southern California Edison up to $15,807,553 plus a 10% contingency. The council also received and filed a presentation on a potential Utility Users Tax ballot measure. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items (4-0)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register $14,407,982.42 (4-0)
• Adopted Records Retention Schedule Resolution No. 2025-030 (4-0)
• Approved STEP Grant Agreement for one‑year term (4-0)
• Approved Purchase Order with ITT Goulds Pumps Inc. up to $4,466.27 (4-0)
• Approved Interconnection Facilities Agreement with SCE up to $15,807,553 plus 10% contingency (4-0)
• Received and filed Utility Users Tax ballot measure presentation (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting a new Classification and Compensation Plan and the 2026 Resource Adequacy Plan for the Public Utilities Department. The body will also review several contract amendments and a purchase order for heavy equipment.

• Purchase order for a 2025 Caterpillar 420 Backhoe Loader from Quinn Company not-to-exceed $175,031.15
• Operating Account Warrant Register No. 158 totaling $12,761,756.20
• Services Agreement with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC for consulting not-to-exceed $96,000
• Amendment to Services Agreement with StoneX Financial, Inc. for Energy Risk Management not-to-exceed $21,000
• Proclamation for the grand opening of Archer's 140,000 square foot manufacturing facility

The council approved the meeting agenda and the Consent Calendar with a 4‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution No. 2025‑029, the Classification and Compensation Plan, also by a 4‑0 vote. The council proclaimed Indigenous Peoples’ Day for October 13, 2025, and presented a proclamation recognizing Archer’s grand opening. Financial approvals in the Consent Calendar included a purchase order for a Caterpillar backhoe loader and several contract amendments.

• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4‑0), covering multiple financial items
• Adopted Classification and Compensation Plan (Resolution 2025‑029) (4‑0)
• Proclaimed Indigenous Peoples’ Day for Oct. 13, 2025
• Approved purchase order for Caterpillar 420 Backhoe Loader, $175,031.15 (as part of Consent Calendar)
• Approved amendment to Itron Master Sales Agreement, increase $6,422 (as part of Consent Calendar)
• Approved amendment to Advanced Utility Systems support agreement, increase $4,216.04 (as part of Consent Calendar)
• Approved amendment to StoneX Services Agreement, increase $21,000 (as part of Consent Calendar)

October 2, 2025 Special Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The Vernon Business and Industry Commission unanimously approved the agenda, the consent calendar, and the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners selected Thomas Condon as Chairperson and Hector Morfin as Vice Chairperson for the term ending June 30, 2026. The commission also received and filed the Vernon Public Utilities Water Rate Study report. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Thomas Condon as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Selected Hector Morfin as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Received and filed Vernon Public Utilities Water Rate Study report (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider a confirmation letter authorizing a purchase of up to $74,018,950 of energy from BP Energy for a ten‑year term. It will also act on a Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement worth up to $718,399.23 plus $65,000 for additional purchases, and adopt zoning code amendments to meet state housing requirements. Additional items include approval of warrant registers totaling over $9.3 million and several service contracts.

• Approve confirmation letter with BP Energy for up to $74,018,950 energy purchase (10‑year term)
• Approve Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement up to $718,399.23 and $65,000 additional funds
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1307 amending zoning code to meet California HCD requirements
• Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 157 totaling $9,366,457.22
• Approve Services Agreement with Eagle Eye Demolition, Inc. up to $400,000 for nuisance abatement

The council unanimously approved a Confirmation Letter with BP Energy Company for up to $74,018,950 of energy purchases over ten years. It also approved a Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement and related purchases up to $718,399.23, a Memorandum of Understanding with four neighboring cities, and the Consent Calendar that includes a $9,366,457.22 operating account warrant. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved BP Energy Confirmation Letter for up to $74,018,950 (unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement and $65,000 additional funds (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Commerce, Irwindale, Santa Fe Springs, and Industry (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including $9,366,457.22 operating account warrant (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1307 amending zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1308 amending code enforcement sections (unanimous)
• Approved Services Agreement with Eagle Eye Demolition, Inc. up to $400,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Matheson Tri‑Gas contract up to $15,000 (unanimous)

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The Vernon Housing Commission approved its agenda and selected new leadership. It received and filed the 2025 third‑quarter housing report and approved the consent calendar. The commission also authorized the director to solicit proposals for specialized property‑management administrative services for the city’s rental housing program. All votes were 5‑0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Selected Jorge Nevarez as Chairperson (5-0)
• Selected Yonnie Ybarra as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Received and filed 2025 Third Quarter City Housing Report (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Authorized Commission Director to solicit proposals for property‑management administrative services (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider a zoning code amendment (Ordinance No. 1307) and find it exempt from CEQA. They will also consider a code‑enforcement update (Ordinance No. 1308) and adopt Resolution 2025‑021 on citation and penalty fee schedules. Additional actions include adopting a Classification and Compensation Plan (Resolution 2025‑022), approving four labor‑union memoranda of understanding (Resolutions 2025‑023 to 2025‑026), and adopting a Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy (Resolution 2025‑027). Routine items such as approving the August 19, 2025 minutes, the operating account warrant register totaling $14,946,772.11, and the July 2025 public works report will also be addressed.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1307 amending the zoning code to meet HCD requirements (CEQA exemption).
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1308 amending code enforcement sections and adopt Resolution 2025‑021 on citation and civil penalties fee schedules.
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑022 adopting the Classification and Compensation Plan.
• Adopt Resolutions 2025‑023, 2025‑024, 2025‑025, and 2025‑026 approving 2025‑2028 MOUs with IBEW Local 47, Teamsters Local 986, Vernon Police Management Association, and Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association.
• Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 156 for July 20–August 2, 2025 totaling $14,946,772.11.

The Vernon City Council unanimously adopted four Memoranda of Understanding with IBEW Local 47, Teamsters Local 986, the Vernon Police Management Association, and the Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association. It also approved the Classification and Compensation Plan and adopted a new Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy. The council approved zoning code amendments (Ordinance No. 1307) and a code‑enforcement update (Ordinance No. 1308) and ratified the operating‑account warrant register totaling $14,946,772.11. All actions were taken without dissent.

• Approved Zoning Code Amendments (Ordinance No. 1307) – unanimous
• Approved Code Enforcement update (Ordinance No. 1308) – unanimous
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including August 19 minutes and Operating Account Warrant Register No. 156 for $14,946,772.11 – unanimous
• Adopted Classification and Compensation Plan (Resolution No. 2025-022) – unanimous
• Adopted four labor union MOUs (Resolutions 2025-023 to 2025-026) – unanimous
• Adopted Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy (Resolution No. 2025-027) – unanimous

Special Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meeting

The committee approved its agenda and elected Ronit Edry as chair and Steven Froberg as vice chair for the term ending June 30, 2026. It approved $50,000 in scholarship grants for 38 students for FY 2024‑25 and adopted the December 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It increased the FY 2025‑26 scholarship allocation to $150,000 and the direct service grant allocation to $180,000, and set a $20,000 cap on individual grants while focusing on food, housing, legal aid, and youth support.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Elected Ronit Edry as Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Steven Froberg as Vice Chairperson (4-0)
• Received and filed the Impact Report (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including prior minutes (4-0)
• Awarded FY 2024‑25 scholarship grants totaling $50,000 to 38 students (4-0)
• Increased FY 2025‑26 scholarship allocation to $150,000 and Direct Service Grant to $180,000 (4-0)
• Set $20,000 cap on individual grants and directed focus on food, housing, legal aid, and youth support (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss adopting a voluntary Green Power electric rate schedule and deciding the future of the Sports Access Community Alliance Program. The body is also reviewing several contracts and municipal code amendments regarding waste management.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1306 regarding Solid Waste Self-Hauling regulations
• Purchase order with Merrimac Energy Group for fuel not-to-exceed $600,000
• Operating Account Warrant Register No. 155 totaling $13,761,902.94
• Resolution No. 2025-020 for a Voluntary Electric Rate Schedule No. GP (Green Power)
• Amendment No. 1 to the service agreement with Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA)

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-020 creating a voluntary Green Power electric rate schedule, voting 4-0. It also approved the Consent Calendar, which included a $13,761,902.94 operating account warrant, a solid waste self‑hauling ordinance amendment, an amendment to the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority service agreement, the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement, and a purchase order up to $600,000 for fuel procurement, all with a 4-0 vote. Additionally, the council directed staff to continue the Sports Access Community Alliance program for FY 2025‑26, also by a 4-0 vote.

• Adopted Green Power electric rate schedule (Resolution 2025-020) – 4-0
• Approved Consent Calendar items – 4-0
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 155 for $13,761,902.94 – 4-0
• Adopted Solid Waste Self‑Hauling ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 1306) – 4-0
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to SEAACA service agreement – 4-0
• Approved Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual Certification Report – 4-0
• Approved purchase order up to $600,000 for fuel procurement and invoice up to $29,143.29 – 4-0
• Directed staff to continue the Sports Access Community Alliance program for FY 2025‑26 – 4-0

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will consider a range of items, including approval of July meeting minutes and the operating account warrant totaling $17,009,331.30. It will authorize several contracts, such as a $3,210,000 three‑year pump‑service agreement with General Pump Company and a $84,458.17 three‑year radio‑system support agreement with Motorola Solutions. The council will also introduce and waive reading of Ordinance No. 1306 to amend solid‑waste management code, scheduling its adoption for the next meeting. Additional agenda items cover public‑works reports, vehicle purchase orders, and commission appointments.

• Adopt Solid Waste Self‑Hauling ordinance (Ordinance No. 1306) amending solid‑waste code
• Approve General Pump Company services agreement up to $3,210,000 for three years
• Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 154 totaling $17,009,331.30
• Authorize Motorola Solutions radio system support agreement up to $84,458.17 for three years
• Approve Carahsoft purchase orders: $74,798.14, $21,580.38, and $50,000 for network security services

The council approved its agenda and consent calendar, ratified the June operating account warrant for $17,009,331.30, and authorized several procurement contracts totaling millions of dollars. It adopted Ordinance No. 1306 amending the solid waste code to allow self‑hauling and scheduled its final adoption for the August 19 meeting. The council also filled full‑term seats on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee, the Green Vernon Commission, and the Vernon Housing Commission.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Ratified Operating Account Warrant Register $17,009,331.30 (unanimous)
• Authorized multiple procurement contracts, including Carahsoft purchase orders up to $146,378.52 and Motorola radio support up to $84,458.17 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1306 for solid waste self‑hauling (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Froberg, Frank Gaviña, and Sandra Solorzano to full‑term seats on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jacquie Cabrera as Business Representative to the Green Vernon Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Ulisses Sanchez as Resident Representative to the Vernon Housing Commission (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of June 17 meeting minutes, a claim from Americo Blanco, and an $8.25 million operating account warrant. Council members will vote on a three‑year service agreement with Nalco Company LLC for chemical water treatment up to $913,408.80, and on a $25,000 donation to CHIRLA. Additional actions include appointing members to local commissions and adopting the 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for public utilities.

• Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153 totaling $8,248,897.44
• Approve Service Agreement with Nalco Company LLC up to $913,408.80 for three years
• Adopt Vernon Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan
• Approve $25,000 donation to Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
• Appoint members to Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee, Housing Commission, and Green Vernon Commission

The council approved the agenda and the consent calendar, which included an $8,248,897.44 operating account warrant, a reclassification of an account clerk, a wildfire mitigation plan, and a water‑treatment services agreement up to $913,408.80. It also directed staff to revisit commission and committee appointments at the next meeting. Finally, the council approved a $25,000 donation to the Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA).

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153 for $8,248,897.44 (4-0)
• Approved reclassification of one Account Clerk, Senior to Administrative Secretary (4-0)
• Approved Vernon Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (4-0)
• Approved Services Agreement with Nalco Company LLC up to $913,408.80 (4-0)
• Directed staff to bring commission appointments back to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 donation to CHIRLA (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will conduct a reorganization to designate a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore following the certification of the April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election results. The Council will also consider approving contracts for city insurance, emergency equipment, and supplies, and will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and potential litigation.

• Designation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
• Property and Casualty Insurance Placements for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (not-to-exceed $5,662,462)
• Purchase/Installation of Emergency Equipment for New Patrol Tesla Vehicle (not exceed $64,926)
• Blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot (not-to-exceed $190,000)
• Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical Company (not to exceed $179,010)

The council reorganized with Leticia Lopez becoming Mayor. It approved the Consent Calendar, which included a $9,114,448.66 operating account warrant register, $5,662,462 insurance coverage, a $64,926 purchase for Tesla emergency equipment, a $190,000 Home Depot blanket order, a Revocable Encroachment License Agreement, and a $179,010 services agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical. The council also received and filed the Metro Link US Project Update.

• Reorganized council: Leticia Lopez appointed Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 152 for $9,114,448.66 (unanimous)
• Approved insurance placements for FY 2025‑26 up to $5,662,462 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for emergency equipment on new Tesla patrol vehicle, up to $64,926 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase order with The Home Depot up to $190,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 442 (unanimous)
• Approved Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical up to $179,010 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Metro Link US Project Update (3‑0, two members recused)

Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting

The Vernon Housing Commission approved its meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to receive and file the 2025 Second Quarter City Housing Report. A 6‑0 vote also approved the Consent Calendar, which included approval of the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes. In closed session staff discussed anticipated litigation but took no reportable action.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed 2025 Second Quarter City Housing Report (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes via Consent Calendar (6-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, along with the associated Appropriations Limit. New business includes adopting special parcel tax rates for public safety and warehouse operations, approving a five‑year AT&T fiber‑network master agreement worth up to $28,651.88, and appointing Su W. Tan as Director of Human Resources. Additional items cover recognitions, proclamations, and contract amendments.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-013 and 2025-014 to approve the FY 2025‑26 budget, capital plan, and appropriations limit
• Approve AT&T Connected Entity Access Services 5‑year Master Agreement (max $28,651.88) for upgraded fiber network
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-016 to set the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for FY 2025‑26
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-017 to set the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for FY 2025‑26
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-018 appointing Su W. Tan as Director of Human Resources

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑013 approving the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. It also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑014 setting the Appropriations Limit for FY 2025‑26. The consent calendar items were approved, including a $13,165,560.89 operating account warrant and a $28,651.88 AT&T fiber agreement. Additional actions included adopting public safety and warehouse special parcel tax rates, appointing Su W. Tan as HR director, and renewing the police department’s military equipment ordinance.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑013 approving FY 2025‑26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑014 setting FY 2025‑26 Appropriations Limit (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 5‑12, including $13,165,560.89 operating account warrant and $28,651.88 AT&T fiber agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑016 establishing Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑017 establishing Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Appointed Su W. Tan as Director of Human Resources effective June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Renewed Ordinance No. 1282 approving Police Department military equipment policy (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 additional funds for Contract No. 20230172 with RAMCO and Mega (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will vote on three water rights lease agreements with Liberty Utilities, the City of Compton, and South Montebello Irrigation District, leasing portions of the city's allowed pumping allocation for fiscal years 2024‑27. The agreements total $1,310,000 in revenue. Additional items include approval of an attorney services contract up to $125,000 and a $242,027 water system seismic assessment contract.

• Approve water rights lease with Liberty Utilities for 2,000 acre‑feet (FY 2024‑25) and 1,000 acre‑feet annually (FY 2025‑27) – $460,000 revenue
• Approve water rights lease with City of Compton for 1,500 acre‑feet annually (FY 2025‑28) – $720,000 revenue
• Approve water rights lease with South Montebello Irrigation District for 500 acre‑feet annually (FY 2026‑28) – $130,000 revenue
• Approve attorney services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP up to $125,000
• Approve InfraTerra water system seismic vulnerability assessment contract up to $242,027

The council approved the agenda and filed the vacancy and recruitment report. It unanimously adopted the consent calendar, approving the operating account warrant register for $11,284,864.95, an attorney services agreement up to $125,000, and several service contracts including water‑rights leases totaling $1.31 million. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Received and filed Report on City Vacancies and Recruitment (unanimously)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register $11,284,864.95 (unanimously)
• Approved Attorney Services Agreement up to $125,000 (unanimously)
• Approved amendment to Sespe contract, increasing total to $500,000 (unanimously)
• Approved InfraTerra water system seismic assessment up to $242,027 (unanimously)
• Approved Raftelis solid waste consulting up to $205,000 (unanimously)
• Approved water‑rights lease agreements totaling $1,310,000 (unanimously)

Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting

The commission voted 5-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It then voted 5-0 to approve the consent calendar, which included approval of the February 27, 2025 Special Business and Industry Commission meeting minutes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (as part of consent calendar)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a presentation for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Workshop I and certify the results of the April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election. The body is also considering several street improvement contracts and equipment purchases for the Malburg Generating Station.

• Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for Bandini Boulevard improvements: not-to-exceed $906,000
• Contract with Pavement Coatings Co. for Citywide Slurry Seal Project: not-to-exceed $667,840.53
• Contract with Oppenheimer National for 55th Street Recycle Center perimeter wall: not-to-exceed $388,224.90
• Services Agreement with Axiom Group for on-call sidewalk repair: not-to-exceed $400,000
• Multiple purchase orders for Malburg Generating Station parts from Siemens Energy, Inc. and First Global Gear Services LLC

The council removed Item #7 from the agenda and adopted a resolution confirming the April 8 municipal election results. It then approved the Consent Calendar, which included an $8,524,384.84 operating account warrant and several contracts for public works, legal services, and energy purchases. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment removing Item #7 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-011 confirming April 8 election results (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register No. 149 for $8,524,384.84 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Attorney Services Agreement, adding $70,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Oppenheimer National for 55th St Recycle Center perimeter wall, up to $388,224.90 plus 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Onyx Paving Co. for Bandini Blvd improvements, up to $906,000 plus 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Pavement Coatings Co. for citywide slurry seal, up to $667,840.53 plus 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order with Siemens Energy for MGS turbine parts, up to $535,861.68 (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the appointments of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer and Genoveva Rocha as City Clerk. The body will also review a professional services agreement for railroad safety improvements and swear in four new police officers.

• Professional Services Agreement with JMDiaz, Inc. for District Boulevard Rail Road Grade Crossing Safety Improvements not-to-exceed $667,307.18
• Operating Account Warrant Register No. 148 totaling $8,872,467.92
• Appointment of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer
• Appointment of Genoveva Rocha as City Clerk
• Swearing-in of Police Officers Ivette Alfaro, Alejandro Espinoza, Julissa Lopez, and Alan Rodriguez

The council approved its agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It authorized a professional services agreement with JMDiaz, Inc. for District Boulevard railroad grade‑crossing safety improvements up to $667,307.18. The council also appointed Alice Hui as Director of Finance and City Treasurer and Genoveva Rocha as City Clerk, each by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar (3-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with JMDiaz, Inc. for rail crossing safety improvements up to $667,307.18 (3-0)
• Approved Operating Account Warrant Register totaling $8,872,467.92 (3-0)
• Appointed Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer, effective April 14, 2025 (3-0)
• Appointed Genoveva Rocha as City Clerk, effective April 21, 2025 (3-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit allowing the City of Los Angeles to operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard, finding the project exempt from CEQA review. It will also consider adopting the General Fee Schedule for FY 2025‑26 and approve several contracts, including a $679,117.95 street‑sweeping agreement and a $360,000 urban‑forest management contract.

• Conditional Use Permit for an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Blvd (Resolution No. 2025‑006)
• Adopt General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025‑26 (Resolution No. 2025‑007)
• Two‑year street‑sweeping service agreement with SCA of CA, LLC, up to $679,117.95
• Three‑year urban‑forest management contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc., up to $360,000
• Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147 totaling $10,156,291.79

The council adopted Resolution 2025-006, granting a Conditional Use Permit for an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard and finding the project exempt from CEQA review. It also adopted the FY 2025‑26 General Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-007) and appointed Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer (Resolution 2025-008). The Consent Calendar, including a $10,156,291.79 warrant register, was approved. All motions carried unanimously, 4‑0.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for asphalt recycling plant (Resolution 2025-006) – 4-0
• Adopted FY 2025-26 General Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-007) – 4-0
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including $10,156,291.79 warrant register – 4-0
• Appointed Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer (Resolution 2025-008) – 4-0
• Approved Street Sweeping Services agreement with SCA of CA, LLC, up to $679,117.95 – 4-0
• Approved Urban Forest Management contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc., up to $360,000 – 4-0
• Approved Actuarial Consulting and Technology Services contract with GovInvest, Inc., up to $114,828.43 – 4-0

Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting

The Green Vernon Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Commissioners Browne and Edry were elected Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, for the term ending June 30, 2025, each with a 5‑0 vote. The Consent Calendar, which included approval of the June 19, 2024 meeting minutes, also passed 5‑0. All votes were recorded with Vice Chair Gazcon and Commissioner Morfin absent.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Browne as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Edry as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including June 19, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Vernon City Council will consider routine approvals, including the March 4 meeting minutes and a claim filed by Jodi Ichiyama. The council will vote on Operating Account Warrant Register No. 146, authorizing $7,918,625.83 in electronic payments and early checks. Several service contracts and a fee waiver for a new apartment project will also be reviewed.

• Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 146 for $7,918,625.83 (electronic payments $7,190,696.17; early checks $727,929.66)
• Approve purchase order to AT&T up to $44,020.67 for 9‑1‑1 system support and supplemental $176,000 for network services
• Approve Managed Print Services agreements: up to $206,360 with MRC Smart Technology Solutions and up to $83,640 with Xerox
• Approve $150,500 contract with Keenan & Associates for health benefits brokerage services
• Waive building plan check and inspection fees for the apartment project at 4419 Pacific Boulevard

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will vote to appoint Brian Saeki as City Administrator, approve the 2025‑2026 Legislative and Regulatory Platform, and adopt mid‑year budget appropriations for FY 2024‑25. It will also consider several contracts, including a water‑quality services agreement for up to $716,040 and a police electric‑vehicle purchase up to $56,378. Additional items include a revised personnel policy package and a change order for the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge project.

• Appointment of Brian Saeki as City Administrator (Resolution No. 2025‑004)
• Adoption of FY 2024‑25 mid‑year budget appropriations (Resolution No. 2025‑005)
• Service agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for up to $716,040 (3‑year term)
• Purchase order for a Tesla Model Y for the Police Department, not‑to‑exceed $56,378
• Change Order No. 15 to CNS Engineers for Atlantic Boulevard Bridge design, $140,579.50

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2025-2026 Legislative and Regulatory Platform. The body is also considering several service contracts, a vehicle purchase, and updates to sewer system ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 1305 regarding sewer system pipe responsibility
• Services Agreement with NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC not-to-exceed $399,400
• Services Agreement with Allied Universal for janitorial services not-to-exceed $375,570
• Purchase of 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab not-to-exceed $78,923.25
• Operating Account Warrant Register No. 143 totaling $4,232,814.29

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss an ordinance regarding sewer system pipe responsibility and the closure of certain net metering electric rate schedules to new customers. The body will also review financial reports and approve a warrant register for city operations.

• Ordinance No. 1305 amending the Municipal Code regarding sewer system pipe responsibility
• Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 142 totaling $24,671,559.27
• Closure of 'NM-Small', 'NM-Medium', and 'NM-Large' net metering electric rate schedules to new customers
• Acceptance of work by Golden Gate Steel, Inc. for North Parking Security Fencing (Contract No. 20240259)
• Resolution No. 2025-002 updating staff appointments to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Water Management Joint Power Authority

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider Resolution No. 2025-001 to appoint Brian Saeki as City Administrator, effective February 24, 2025. The resolution includes an at‑will employment agreement with a base salary of $357,489 per year and total estimated annual cost of $440,525. Funds are available in the General Fund to cover the salary, taxes and benefits. The council will vote on the appointment during the regular meeting.

• Appointment of Brian Saeki as City Administrator (Resolution No. 2025-001)
• Base salary set at $357,489 per year
• Estimated total annual cost of $440,525 including taxes and benefits
• Effective start date: February 24, 2025
• At‑will employment agreement with specified benefits and severance terms