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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Item
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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Item
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
#12
Item
Recommendation:
Discuss meeting times for regular meetings of the City Council and provide direction to staff
regarding potential changes.
ORAL REPORTS
#13
Item
13. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements
#14
Item
14. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to
Staff
CLOSED SESSION
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Item
15. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24NWCV01639
#16
Item
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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Item
2. Employee Service Pin Awards
Recommendation:
Recognize June 2026 Employee Service Pin Award recipients.
#3
Item
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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Item
4. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
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Item
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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Item
6. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the May 2026 Fire Department Activity Report.
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Item
7. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the May 2026 Police Department Activity Report.
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Item
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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Item
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.