The council received presentations regarding Public Power Week, Public Natural Gas Week, Customer Service Week, and Indigenous Peoples' Day, as well as an informational presentation on the East Los Angeles College Southeast Education Campus. Agenda items included the approval of various financial and operational matters, such as a software contract, strategic marketing services, emergency sewer repairs, utility agreements, and vehicle purchases. The council also approved agreements related to the BIG 4 initiative for economic and real estate development strategy and discussed legislative goals for industrial cities. An executive session was held regarding potential litigation, with no reportable action taken.
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The City Council conducted several items of business, including proclamations for Human Resources Professional Day and recognition of employee service award recipients. A public hearing concerning a conditional use permit for an indoor food waste composting facility was continued to a future date. The Council approved the consent calendar, which included attorney services agreements, procurement of utility trucks, and the annual report for the Power Source Disclosure Program. New business included appointments to the Green Vernon Commission and the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee, as well as the authorization to apply for grant funds from the California Strategic Growth Council for community resilience centers. Additionally, the City Administrator provided reports on upcoming events and legislative updates, and the Council met in closed session for existing litigation matters.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting
Vernon City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting featured employee service award presentations and a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a food waste composting facility, which was tabled for further consideration. The Council approved several consent items, including warrant registers, new vacant property registration regulations, various departmental activity reports, an extension of the local emergency declaration related to a warehouse fire, and several professional service agreements. New business discussions focused on establishing a test schedule for council meeting times, reviewing the zoning permitted use cross-reference matrix, and authorizing emergency donations to nonprofit organizations assisting those affected by the warehouse fire. The meeting concluded with a closed session involving legal counsel and a personnel evaluation.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
Vernon City Council Regular Meeting
The Council recognized outgoing commission and committee members and issued a retirement proclamation for a city employee. The meeting included the approval of various consent agenda items such as claims, operating account warrant registers, and public works reports. Key contracts and agreements were authorized, including those for boiler and pressure vessel inspection, vapor monitoring, financial advisory services, and an HVAC replacement project. The Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for transit improvements. New business included the authorization of a confirmation letter for energy purchasing and the adoption of the City-wide Strategic Plan. Additionally, the Council received a report regarding city administrative issues and conducted a closed session regarding anticipated litigation.
