Vernon — 2026-07-21

City Council

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1. Swearing-In Ceremony for New Police Officer Recommendation: Administer the Oath of Office to Police Officer Sergio De La Torre Jr.
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10. Report on Contract Renewal with Granicus, Inc. Approved by the City Administrator Recommendation: Receive and file a report on the second-year renewal of Contract No. 20250416 with Granicus, Inc. for a one-year term for agenda management software for an amount not-to- exceed $26,691.19, as approved by the City Administrator pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 3.32.110(B)(2).
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11. Report on Emergency Repair of Combustion Turbine Generator Approved by the City Administrator Recommendation: Receive and file a report on the emergency repair of Combustion Turbine Generator No. 1 performed by Siemens Energy, including ABB Support, and D2 Industrial Services, LLC, as approved by the City Administrator pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 3.32.250. NEW BUSINESS
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Recommendation: Discuss meeting times for regular meetings of the City Council and provide direction to staff regarding potential changes. ORAL REPORTS
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13. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements
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14. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff CLOSED SESSION
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15. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24NWCV01639
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16. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential matter) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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2. Employee Service Pin Awards Recommendation: Recognize June 2026 Employee Service Pin Award recipients.
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3. Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Employee – Claudia Arellano Recommendation: Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retiring employee Claudia Arellano, Utilities CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar may be approved with one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items will be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.
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4. Meeting Minutes Recommendation:
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5. Operating Account Warrant Register Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 177, for the period of May 31, 2026 through June 13, 2026, totaling $12,817,253.28 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $12,557,691.15 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $259,562.13.
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6. Fire Department Activity Report Recommendation: Receive and file the May 2026 Fire Department Activity Report.
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7. Police Department Activity Report Recommendation: Receive and file the May 2026 Police Department Activity Report.
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8. Services Agreement with EN Engineering, LLC dba ENTRUST Solutions Group Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with EN Engineering LLC, dba ENTRUST Solutions Group (EN Engineering), in substantially the same form as submitted, for Natural Gas Operational and Compliance Support Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $352,000, for a three-year term; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of five percent (5%) or $17,600 in the event of unforeseen services and expenses related to ongoing compliance support needs, staffing limitations, and the new audit format implemented by the CPUC, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
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9. Extending State of Local Emergency Recommendation: Renew Resolution No. 2026-034, ratifying Emergency Proclamation No. 2026-001, a proclamation of local emergency due to the Palos Warehouse Fire.