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 4, 2026·Board meeting
Vernon City Council Regular Meeting
The council recognized recipients of the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship grants. A public hearing was held regarding new regulations for vacant property registration, resulting in the introduction of an ordinance. Several consent items were approved, including a service agreement amendment, a professional services agreement for crossing guard services, a fuel procurement purchase order, and an updated Sewer System Management Plan. The council also approved participation in a Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension Section 115 Trust to pre-fund pension and OPEB obligations. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss existing litigation.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting
Vernon City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The council recognized May 2026 Employee Service Pin Award recipients. Action was taken on the Consent Calendar, including the approval of claims, fire and police department activity reports, and various contracts and agreements related to towing services, insurance, and procurement of supplies and services from Itron and Advanced Utility Systems. The council also approved an amendment to a services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group regarding additional costs. Key business included establishing public safety and warehouse special parcel tax rates, amending electrical rates and natural gas rules, and making appointments to various commissions and committees. Public hearings were held to adopt the citywide annual operating budget, capital improvement plan, appropriations limit, and the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. A closed session was held regarding anticipated litigation with no reportable action taken.
