Vernon — 2026-08-18

1. Employee Service Pin Awards Recommendation: Recognize July 2026 Employee Service Pin Award recipients. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10. 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.

11. Services Agreement with Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc. Recommendation: A. Pursuant to Sections 3.32.220(B) and 3.32.110(B)(3) of the Vernon Municipal Code, find that it is commercially unreasonable to rebid the proposed agreement for administrative support services for Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Activities every three years, as a transfer of knowledge to another vendor to perform the unique scope of work would disrupt existing VCF programs and require onerous due diligence and staff time for such a transition; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for administrative support services for Vernon CommUNITY Fund grant activities for a total amount not-to-exceed $330,000, for a five-year term ($66,000 annually).

12. Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual Certification Report Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Police Chief and City Administrator to execute the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual Certification Report.

13. Services Agreement with Ron's Maintenance, Inc. Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use; B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with Ron’s Maintenance, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for catch basin cleaning services as part of the City’s continued effort to comply with the Los Angeles River Trash Total Maximum Daily Loads Program included in the Municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, for a total amount not-to-exceed $333,094, for a three-year term; and C. Authorize a contingency amount of 15% (or $49,965) for extra basin inspections or cleaning services that may be needed, and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue Change Orders for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.

14. Agreement between the Cities of Maywood and Vernon for Traffic Signal Maintenance at the Intersection of Downey Road and Slauson/Malburg Way Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmentally Quality Act (“CEQA”) review in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement between the Representative Cities of Maywood and Vernon for Traffic Signal Maintenance, in substantially the same form as submitted, for a term of five years.

15. Statement of Work with Advanced Utility Systems, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Statement of Work with Advanced Utility Systems, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, in substantially the same form as submitted, to provide technical support for the setup and implementation of Vernon Public Utility’s existing Fiber Services with Infinity Customer Information System Version 5.0 software, in an amount not-to-exceed $57,375; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of 10% (or $5,738) to cover any unforeseen expenses and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute amendments up to the contingency amount, if necessary.

16. Services Agreement with 1155 Infrastructure Solutions, LLC Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the contracted services consist of the maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of existing facilities and equipment and involve negligible or no expansion of an existing use; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with 1155 Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, in substantially the same form as submitted, for natural gas project design, construction, and repair services for an amount not-to-exceed $600,000, for a three-year term.

17. Purchase Contract with Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc. Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing equipment and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use; B. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Contract with Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc. for the complete overhaul and refurbishment of a Sulzer boiler feed water pump, for an amount not-to-exceed $142,217.61; and C. Authorize a contingency amount of 10% (or $14,221.76) in the event of unforeseen expenses that might arise during the overhaul process, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute change orders up to the contingency amount, if necessary. NEW BUSINESS

Recommendation: Discuss meeting times for regular meetings of the City Council and provide direction to staff regarding potential changes.

19. Zoning: Permitted Use Cross-Reference Matrix Recommendation: A. Receive and file the Permitted Use Cross-Reference Matrix; and B. Provide direction to staff on any desired amendments to Title 17 of the Vernon Municipal Code to reclassify certain land uses currently allowed by-right to require a higher level of discretionary review through Conditional Use Permits or Development Agreements.

2. Conditional Use Permit for Dyrt Labs, Inc to Operate an Indoor Food Waste Composting Facility at 2550 27th Street Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; B. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Class 32 In-Fill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332) and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies, as the project is consistent with the general plan, and the zoning code, the property is less than five (5) acres in size and is surrounded by compatible industrial uses, has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, no significant adverse impacts from traffic, parking, noise, dust, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur from this project, and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services; and C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-038 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing Dyrt Labs, Inc to operate an indoor food waste composting facility at 2550 27th Street and making certain findings as necessary. 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.

20. Emergency Donations to Nonprofit Organizations Responding to the Palos Warehouse Fire Recommendation: A. Find that providing financial support to nonprofit organizations responding to the Palos Warehouse Fire serves a public purpose and benefits Vernon area communities; and B. Approve and authorize emergency donations in the amount of $10,000 each ($30,000 in total) to 1) InnerCity Struggle; 2) Labor Community Services Los Angeles; and 3) Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission, nonprofit organizations that have provided aid to families and individuals affected by the Palos Warehouse Fire, and authorize the City Administrator to execute any related documentation to facilitate the donations. ORAL REPORTS

21. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements

22. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff CLOSED SESSION

23. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Workers Compensation Claim Nos. 19002971 and 24000966 Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ22043453 and ADJ18514043

24. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Arbitration Appeal by Justin Simpson

25. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Annual) Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney CLOSED SESSION REPORT

3. Meeting Minutes Recommendation:

4. Claims Against the City Recommendation: Receive and file the claim submitted by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

5. Operating Account Warrant Register Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 179, for the period of July 5, 2026 through July 18, 2026, totaling $11,453,786.13 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $11,193,017.07 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $260,769.06.

6. Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register Recommendation: Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 75, for the period of July 5, 2026 through July 18, 2026 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $1,000.

7. New Regulations for the Vacant Property Registration Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378, as an action for which there is no possibility that the ordinance will have any significant effect on the environment; and B. Adopt Ordinance No. 1314 establishing Chapter 8.58 (Vacant Property Registration) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Vernon Municipal Code pertaining to the mandatory registration and regulatory framework for vacant properties.

8. Fire Department Activity Report Recommendation: Receive and file the June 2026 Fire Department Activity Report.

9. Police Department Activity Report Recommendation: Receive and file the June 2026 Police Department Activity Report.