Crystal Larios

The City Council meeting included a swearing-in ceremony for new police officers. The council declared April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 27, 2022, as Denim Day. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District was commended on its 70th anniversary. The city administrator reported on new businesses, partnerships to aid the unhoused population, a Clean California grant for Vernon Park, the Southern California Public Power Association (SCAPA) newsletter, a Vernon job fair, and community engagement.

The meeting addressed the city-owned housing appliance policy. The discussion involved a proposal to adopt a policy where all city-owned homes would have a stove and refrigerator of mid-range quality and relatively uniform across all units. There was also discussion about providing a credit to residents in exchange for the maintenance responsibility of appliances. The commission also considered excluding a specific tenant from the application of this policy in the interest of equitable application.

The meeting included a proclamation commending and honoring Tapatio Foods LLC on its 50th anniversary. The City Administration reported on new businesses receiving certificates of occupancy and the Vernon Public Utility's transition to a 16kb distribution system and the conversion to LED street lights. The Vernon Public Utility gas division was recognized with an APGA award. The city hosted a graduation summer kickoff event and is planning a National Night Out to promote public safety and community partnerships.

The council discussed the possibility of establishing a COVID-19 testing site in the city, including the financial implications and potential challenges. They considered the option of partnering with Stacy Medical for testing and explored the possibility of setting up a vaccination site. The council also addressed the distribution of vaccines, the importance of adhering to the county's guidelines, and the potential for targeting businesses for vaccination efforts.

The meeting included a roll call and approval of the agenda. Public comments were taken, and the council moved to the consent calendar. A resolution was adopted authorizing the continued conduct of city council and other legislative body meetings via teleconference. There were no comments from the administration department.