20230404 City Council Agenda PacketRegular City Council Meeting Agenda April 4, 2023
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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday April 4, 2023, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Leticia Lopez, Mayor
Crystal Larios, Mayor Pro Tem
Judith Merlo, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-cc or by
calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID 833-2308-2976#. You may address the Council via Zoom or
submit comments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting date and item number in
the subject line.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given a chance to comment on
matters which are on the posted agenda during City Council deliberation on those specific matters.
PRESENTATIONS
1. City Administrator Report
Recommendation:
Receive presentation on various topics including New Business Welcome, Department of
Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Lead Remediation Update, Legislative Partnerships,
Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative Video Campaign, Vernon Greenspace Project
Update, Autism Awareness Month, Community Events, and Business Outreach.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-04 authorizing and adopting the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to 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.
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the March 21, 2023 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
4. Claims Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claims submitted by: Saul L. Arellano in the amount of $220; Rubi Perez
in the amount of $302.02; and Marina C. Martin in the amount of $899.66.
5. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 106, for the period of March 5, 2023 through
March 18, 2023, totaling $2,955,983.46 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments
totaling $2,534,012.59 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $421,970.87.
6. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the February 2023 Building Report.
7. City of Vernon Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
review, because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes in the environment, an therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan acts as a guide for hazard
mitigation strategies but does not implement any specific project, action, or funding; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 adopting the City of Vernon 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan.
8. Shared Services Agreement with Northern California Power Agency, Southern
California Public Power Authority, and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the General Manager of Public Utilities to execute the Northern
California Power Agency Confirmation No. 0273 among the City of Vernon, Southern California
Public Power Authority, and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for an Electric Cost of
Service Analysis and Rate Design Study for a total amount not-to-exceed $145,225 through
August 14, 2023.
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NEW BUSINESS
9. Services Agreement with S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with S&S Labor
Force Incorporated, dba JRM, in substantially the same form as submitted, to provide unarmed
security guard services for a total amount not-to-exceed $4,233,000, for a three-year term.
ORAL REPORTS
10. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements
11. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to
Staff
CLOSED SESSION
12. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of Vernon
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01397
13. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jerry Chavez v. City of Vernon
Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos.: ADJ9399630, ADJ8209963,
ADJ11306961, ADJ7318651, ADJ12149354, ADH15306780
14. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Workers Compensation Claim of Gabriel Martinez: Claim No. 22002079
15. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Workers Compensation Claim of David Moore: Claim Nos. 19001674 and 17001119
16. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Workers Compensation Claim of Chadrick McGovney: Claim No. 14002534
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
On March 30, 2023, the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal
requirements. Regular and Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours
and Special meeting agendas may be amended up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
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Guide to City Council Proceedings
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conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal Code Section
2.04.020).
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The Public Comment portion of the agenda is for members of the public to present items, which are
not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The City
Council cannot take action on any item that is not on the agenda but matters raised under Public
Comment may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda. Comments are limited to three
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and appellant will be given 15 minutes to present their position to the City Council. Time may be set
aside for rebuttal. All other testimony shall follow the rules as set for under Public Comment. If you
challenge any City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone
else raised during the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or
prior to the public hearing.
Consent Calendar items may be approved by a single motion. If a Council Member or the public
wishes to discuss an item, it may be removed from the calendar for individual consideration. Council
Members may indicate a negative or abstaining vote on any individual item by so declaring prior to
the vote on the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar. Items excluded from the Consent Calendar
will be taken up following action on the Consent Calendar. Public speakers shall follow the guidelines
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New Business items are matters appearing before the Council for the first time for formal action.
Those wishing to address the Council on New Business items shall follow the guidelines for Public
Comment.
Closed Session allows the Council to discuss specific matters pursuant to the Brown Act,
Government Code Section 54956.9. Based on the advice of the City Attorney, discussion of these
matters in open session would prejudice the position of the City. Following Closed Session, the City
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conclusion of Closed Session, the Council may continue any item listed on the Closed Session
agenda to the Open Session agenda for discussion or to take formal action as it deems appropriate.
City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Department:City Administration
Submitted by:Diana Figueroa, Administrative Analyst
Subject
City Administrator Report
Recommendation
Receive presentation on various topics including New Business Welcome, Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC) Lead Remediation Update, Legislative Partnerships, Southeast Los
Angeles (SELA) Collaborative Video Campaign, Vernon Greenspace Project Update, Autism
Awareness Month, Community Events, and Business Outreach.
Background
The City Administrator Report is a presentation highlighting City projects, responses to Council
inquiries, and events and activities of interest to the community. The report will be available at
the time of the meeting.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
None.
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Scott Williams, Director of Finance
Department:Finance
Submitted by:Jessica Alcaraz, Financial Services Administrator
Subject
General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-04 authorizing and adopting the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024.
Background
The City provides services for a fee to individuals or businesses at an estimated reasonable cost
of providing such services. The fee calculation considers the cost for efficient and effective
delivery of services by City resources. Fees that do not recover the full cost of service result in a
subsidy which may impact funding and the City's ability to address various community needs.
Examples of City fees include building permits, development permits, and health and
environmental control services.
As part of the annual budget process, the City's General Fee Schedule is reviewed to ensure
that the fees are set in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. City departments
review fees for services and make recommendations to add and/or delete fees, or make changes
to existing fees. In coordination with departments, Finance reviews the changes submitted, and
prepares a draft fee schedule for presentation to the Business Industry Commission (BIC), City
Council, and members of the community.
On March 15, 2023, Staff presented the proposed General Fee Schedule for FY 2023-24 to the
BIC. Staff does not propose fee increases for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24, as a comprehensive
cost allocation study is needed to determine appropriate fees. Current updates to the schedule
consist of one Government Code Section change and non-substantive administrative edits which
are highlighted in Attachment 2.
The City last contracted a third-party consultant to conduct a comprehensive cost allocation study
in preparation for the FY 2020-21 General Fee Schedule. At the time, the findings of the cost
allocation study were incorporated into a proposed General Fee Schedule for FY 2020-21 and
presented to the BIC, to the community at a town hall meeting, and to the City Council. On May
19, 2020, the City Council opted to postpone any fee adjustments due to the unpredictable
financial impacts impeding businesses during the COVID-19 state of emergency and directed
staff to re-evaluate possible modifications in FY 2021-22. Now that the COVID-19 state of
emergency was ended by Governor Newsom on February 28, 2023, City staff will begin the
selection process of a third- party consultant for a comprehensive cost allocation study to present
to the BIC, community and City Council for evaluation and possible adoption for FY 2024-25.
The objective of a cost-of-service study is to recover the full cost of service for most of the fee-
related services and activities identified on the General Fee Schedule. Recovering the costs of
the provided fee-related services increases the availability of General Fund revenues to be used
for services and activities available to all residents and the business community, such as public
works and public safety services. Additionally, results will help to ensure that the City meets the
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service level expectations of the community by collecting revenues to adequately fund the
services provided by each department.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66014, on March 16, 2023 and March 23, 2023, the public
hearing notice was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website, and published in the Huntington
Park Bulletin (Attachment 3).
Fiscal Impact
Anticipated revenues from fees collected, which include approximately $839,500 from Charges
for Services and $2,114,000 from Licenses and Permits, will be included in the City’s projected
budget for FY 2023-24.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2023-04
2. General Fee Schedule with Changes Highlighted
3. Notice of Public Hearing
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING THE GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. The City’s fees are reviewed and updated on an annual basis in preparation for
the budget adoption.
B. On April 5, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-06, approving and
adopting a General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 incorporating only fees that
were missing from the schedule and minor revisions.
C. On April 4, 2023, the Director of Finance recommended the City Council adopt the
proposed General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 incorporating no fee changes
and non-substantive edits.
D. The City Council desires to approve the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year
2023-2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon finds and determines that the
above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. Effective July 1, 2023, the City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves and adopts the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions, specifically Resolution No.
2022-06, not consistent with or in conflict with this resolution shall be repealed effective
June 30, 2023.
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Resolution No. 2023-04
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SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED April 4, 2023.
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LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ZAYNAH N. MOUSSA, City Attorney
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GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
City of Vernon
Effective July 1, 2023
Resolution No. 2023-04
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 2 of 12
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ............................................................................................................ 3
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES** ........................................................................................................... 3
COPIES ................................................................................................................................................ 3
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEE ....................................................................................................... 3
ELECTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3
FILMING ............................................................................................................................................. 4
MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................................................................................... 4
PASSPORTS ............................................................................................................................................... 4
STAFF TIME – Special Projects Beyond Normal Course of Business ............................................... 4
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM............................................................................................................ 4
BUILDING PERMIT FEES ........................................................................................................... 5
PERMIT FEES ..................................................................................................................................... 5
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES .......................................................................................... 5
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES .................................................................................................... 6
ENGINEERING FEES ................................................................................................................... 7
ENGINEERING FEES ........................................................................................................................ 7
ENCROACHMENT FEES .................................................................................................................. 7
GRADING .................................................................................................................................................. 8
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 8
Type of Work to be performed............................................................................................................. 8
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES .............................................. 9
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY .................................................................................. 9
FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 9
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SERVICE FEES ............................................... 11
POLICE FEES .............................................................................................................................. 12
GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 12
FALSE ALARMS .............................................................................................................................. 12
Resolution No. 2023-04
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 3 of 12
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES**
Warehousing
≤ 5,000 Square Feet $1,200.00
≥ 5,001 Square Feet (Maximum tax is $11,950.00) $0.21 per square feet
Manufacturing
Based on number of employees Application
Hybrid Business
Please refer to business license tax calculation worksheet Application
Contractor
Based on number of employees and quarters working Application
Catering
Catering Vehicle-Cold Food (§ 5.08.070(B)(1)(b)) $602.00/yr.
Catering Vehicle-Hot Food (§ 5.08.070(B)(1)(a)) $787.00/yr.
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.100
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal by or on behalf of
related corporate entities.
See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.110
Waste to Energy Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.120
Solid Waste Materials Processing and Recycling Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.130
Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.140
** Business license fees not listed above may be found in Vernon Code Chapter 5 – Business
License Taxes and other City Taxes.
COPIES
Standard $0.20 per page
Certified $16 per document
Oversized Plans $5.00 per sheet or
direct cost of
duplication
Special Projects Direct cost of
duplication
Audio/Video/CD/DVD duplication (medium provided by requestor) $5.00
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEE
City’s direct cost to process credit card transactions for the convenience of the credit card user
shall be collected from the credit card user as part of the transaction.
ELECTIONS
Candidate Statement Deposit $250.00
Filing Fee – Intent to Circulate a Petition (Election Code Section
9202(b))
$200.00
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 4 of 12
FILMING
Permit $268.00
Filming Location Fee – Private Property $150 per permit
Filming Location Fee – Under City Control $650 per day
Filming Location Fee – City Street $650 per day
Health Department Inspection Fee $150 per permit
Building Department Inspection Fee $150 per permit
On-Duty Police Officer (See Filming Guidelines) Per Agreement with
Police Officers
Association
Encroachment Inspector $75 per hour
Posting $110 per location
Encroachment, Traffic and Street Closure Fees See Engineering Fees
Filming without a Permit* Double all permit
fees
*With the exception of film permit violations, all Filming Fees are collected on behalf of the
City by the City’s Film Permit consultant (FilmLA).
MISCELLANEOUS
Returned Checks $26.00
Administrative Citations See Resolution No.
2011-195
Civil Penalties See Resolution No.
2011-195
PASSPORTS
Processing Fee (Established by the U.S. Department of State) $35.00
Photograph $15.00 per photo
ELECTRONICALLY STORED RECORDS OR DATA
Except as specifically listed in this Fee Schedule, the City may charge duplication costs for
producing an electronic copy of a non-exempt public record including:
(a) All programming and computer services costs where production of the record requires
data compilation, extraction or programming.
(b) For all such productions, the charge shall be based on the compensation for the actual
employee or contractor performing the production multiplied by the amount of time spent
programming, etc. Time shall be billed in fifteen (15) minute increments with no
minimum grace period.
A deposit, based upon an estimate to fulfill a request, will be collected prior to commencement.
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM
Documents - Deposit for civil cases. No charge for criminal cases
per Evidence Code Section 1563(b)(1). No charge for Federal
cases unless significant per Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule
45.
$15.00 deposit
towards costs as
provided in CA
Evidence Code
Section 1563
Persons - Deposit for civil cases pursuant to Government Code Section
68096.1. No charge for criminal cases pursuant to Penal Code Section
1329.
$275.00 deposit
toward actual cost to
City
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 5 of 12
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
PERMIT FEES Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling, and Refrigeration Permits
VALUATION FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $111.00
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00 $111.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $5.55 for
each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00 $277.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $13.87 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $555.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.40 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $815.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.63 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,196.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.55
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
up to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up $3,415.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.29
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee. Plan Check Energy
Fee 25% of the Permit Fee. Permit Energy Fee 10% of the Permit Fee.
DESCRIPTION FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions $1,310.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provision s $2,619.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provision s $3,929.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions $1,284.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions $2,536.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions $3,788.00
Grading Plan Review Fee (First 3 sheets) $1,329.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet $289.00
NPDES LID Inspection $1,210.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review $180.00
Penalty Fees
Work commencing prior to the issuance of a permit shall be subject to an additional fee equal to the
permit fee. (Authorized by California Building Code § 109.4.)
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA
Inspection Fee:
5,000 square feet or less $385.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet $885.00
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 6 of 12
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $1,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet $1,207.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 5,000 square feet $385.00
Less than 50,000 square feet $885.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $1,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet $1,207.00
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION FEE
Permit Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum charge
four hours)
$244.00/hour
Minimum of $976.00
Inspection of work not requiring a permit $168.00/hr.
Re-inspection fee $168.00/hr.
Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions or
revisions to the plans submitted or determination if an existing
structure can accept additional loads
$321.00/hr.
Additional non-structural plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to the plans submitted
$168.00/hr.
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review Fee $136.00/hr.
Trailer Permit $507.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years $507.00
Final Map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or less
parcels or lots
$5,660.00
Final Map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or
more parcels or lots
$13,730.00
Conditional Use Permit $19,251.00 plus applicant
is responsible for cost to
retain a consultant to
prepare the environmental
document for the project
plus a 25% administration
fee
Zoning Variance and Zoning Amendment $11,075.00
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Building Code Variance $4,879.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee $1,014.00
Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee $937.00
Grant / Easement Deed Review $1,445.00
Zoning Verification $276.00
Commercial/Industrial solar panel or other alternative energy sources
installation greater than 50kw
$1,000.00 plus $7.00 per
kW for each Kw above
50kW to 250kW and
$5.00 per kW above
250kW
Residential Solar Panel Installation $500 plus $15 per kW for
each kW above 15kW
Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review and Inspection Fee $828.00
Sanitary Sewer Flow Study Fee $2,106.00
Green building Standards Administration Special Revolving fee $1.00 for every
$25,000.00 or portion
thereof of valuation
Release of Building Drawings $64.00
Special Event Application / Public Assembly Application $134.00
Temporary Use Permit $1,000.00
ENGINEERING FEES
ENGINEERING FEES FEE
Lot Line Adjustment Fee Per App $2,902.00
Street Vacation Fee Per App $11,107.00
ENCROACHMENT FEES
Permit Issuance Fee Per App $161.00
Permit Inspection and Plan Check Fees Regular Time
$166.00/hr. Overtime
$244.00/hr.
Annual Permit Per App $578.00
Reconstruction Fees for Work Completed by City All other direct costs to
the City resulting from
the Permitee’s activity,
calculated at actual cost
plus 25%
administrative cost
FRANCHISES AND LICENSES Issuance Annual Fee
Railroad crossings, conveyor bridges, and tunnels
across a street
$25,000.00 $3,210.00
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ENGINEERING FEES
Railroad Tracks, pipelines, or conduits along a
street
$25,000 for each
one-half (1/2) mile
or portion thereof
$3,210.00 for each one-
half (1/2) mile or
portion thereof
Pipelines or conduits across a street or a metering
manhole in the street
$12,500.00 $1,605.00
Building footings and appendages for traffic
sensors, signs, monitoring wells and architectural
projections
$5,000.00 $642.00
The fee for any encroachment not specifically listed in the table shall be the same fee for the
most similar structure listed in the table as determined by the City.
GRADING
Low Impact Development Plan Review $2,770.00
Grading Inspection (No LID) $282.00
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS
The amount of an encroachment permit cash deposit, certified or cashier' s check, surety bond, or letter
of credit shall be determined by multiplying the quantity of asphalt paving, concrete paving, sidewalk,
concrete curb, monuments and trench excavations proposed to be removed, disturbed or opened by
the rate shown in the table below, the sum of the totals shall establish the minimum amount of the
bond or deposit, except that in no case shall the faithful total security be less than $5,000. Authorized
by Vernon Municipal Code §12.08.200.
Type of Work to be performed
Asphalt pavement $22.75/sq. foot
Concrete pavement and driveway $25.50/sq. foot
Concreate sidewalk $13.25/sq. foot
Concrete curb and gutter $67.50/lin. Foot
Trench excavations $9,630.00 each open excavation
Monument replacement $3,852.00/monument
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
ABOVE GROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE ACT PROGRAM
Total Storage Capacity 1,320 to 10,000 Gallons $270.00
Total Storage Capacity 10,001 to 100,000 Gallons $539.00
Total Storage Capacity 100,001 to 1,000,000 Gallons $1,027.00
Total Storage Capacity 1,000,001 to 10,000,000 Gallons $2,054.00
Total Storage Capacity 10,000,001 to 100,000,000
Gallons
$2,054.00
Total Storage Capacity 100,000,001 or more Gallons $2,054.00
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN PROGRAM
Hazardous Material Inventory Class A $488.00
Hazardous Material Inventory Class B $551.00
Hazardous Material Inventory Class C $2,042.00
Application Fee $327.00
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
Annual Tank Operating Permit $818.00/Tank
Underground Storage Tank Facility $1,252.00/Facility
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLOSURE
Small $313.00
Medium $627.00
Large $940.00
Extra Large $976.00
Certificate of Closure $344.00
WELL PERMITS
DRILLING A WATER WELL $648.00
DESTROYING OR CONVERTING AN EXISTING
WATER WELL $648.00
DRILLING A MONITORING WELL less than 50 feet $584.00
REPAIRING / MODIFYING A WELL $478.00
FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM
FOOD PERMITS
AGRICULTURAL OPERATION $207.00 Annual
CATERER $363.00 Annual
CATERER $121.00 Daily
COMMISSARY $741.00
FOOD PROCESSING Under 2000 square feet $520.00
Resolution No. 2023-04
Page 11 of 14
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
ESTABLISHMENT Over 2000 square feet $1,082.00
FOOD VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS $42.00 / machine
FOOD WAREHOUSE $416.00
RESTAURANT 0-30 SEATS $416.00
RESTAURANT 31 SEATS AND OVER $824.00
RETAIL FOOD MARKET $403.00
RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTION ESTABLISHMENT $403.00
TEMPORARY EVENT ORGANIZER $302.00
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY $117.00
FOOD VEHICLES
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (CART) $225.00
WHOLE PRODUCE $225.00
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) $552.00 Annual
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) $186.00 Daily
WHOLESALE FOOD VEHICLE $122.00
RETAIL FOOD VEHICLE $122.00
NON-FOOD
GARMENT MANUFACTURING $395.00
LAUNDRY FACILITY (N/A IF FACILITY IS NOT A
VERNON BUSINESS)
$313.00
LAUNDRY VEHICLE $122.00 per vehicle
WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY $446.00
WASTE TRANSFER STATION $313.00
WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS $1,532.00
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE $266.00
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE YARD $334.00
RENDERING PLANT BUSINESS $543.00
RENDERING PLANT VEHICLE $266.00
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE $313.00
WATER SUPPLY UTILITY $10.00 / Service connection
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING BUSINESS $266.00
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING VEHICLE $232.00
OFFAL BUSINESS $266.00
OFFAL VEHICLE $232.00
Resolution No. 2023-04
Page 12 of 14
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 11 of 12
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SERVICE FEES
GENERAL PLAN CHECK
1-5 sheets $547.00
6-10 sheets $1,017.00
11-25 sheets $1,330.00
Additional Sheets $232.00
Resolution No. 2023-04
Page 13 of 14
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 12 of 12
POLICE FEES
GENERAL FEE
Vehicle release fee - standard $50.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence $144.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident
reports, incident reports
$20.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident
reports, and incident reports (certified)
$31.00
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government
Code 41612)
$15.00
VIN verification fee $44.00
Citation sign-off fee $44.00
DUI Emergency Response City’s cost
Subpoenas witness attendance deposit (Government Code Section
68097.2)
$275.00
Subpoenas for discovery motions $15.00
Basic Police background investigation $19.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) – Digital $19.00
FALSE ALARMS
No charge for the first 3 within a fiscal year
4th false security alarm $168.00
5th false security alarm $207.00
6th false security alarm $246.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm
thereafter
$284.00
Resolution No. 2023-04
Page 14 of 14
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GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
City of Vernon
Effective July 1, 2023
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 2 of 12
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ............................................................................................................ 3
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES** ........................................................................................................... 3
COPIES ................................................................................................................................................ 3
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEE ....................................................................................................... 3
ELECTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3
FILMING ............................................................................................................................................. 4
MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................................................................................... 4
PASSPORTS ............................................................................................................................................... 4
STAFF TIME – Special Projects Beyond Normal Course of Business ............................................... 4
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM............................................................................................................ 4
BUILDING PERMIT FEES ........................................................................................................... 5
PERMIT FEES ..................................................................................................................................... 5
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES .......................................................................................... 5
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES .................................................................................................... 6
ENGINEERING FEES ................................................................................................................... 7
ENGINEERING FEES ........................................................................................................................ 7
ENCROACHMENT FEES .................................................................................................................. 7
GRADING .................................................................................................................................................. 8
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 8
Type of Work to be performed............................................................................................................. 8
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES .............................................. 9
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY .................................................................................. 9
FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 9
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SERVICE FEES ............................................... 11
POLICE FEES .............................................................................................................................. 12
GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 12
FALSE ALARMS .............................................................................................................................. 12
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES**
Warehousing
≤ 5,000 Square Feet $1,200.00
≥ 5,001 Square Feet (Maximum tax is $11,950.00) $0.21 per square feet
Manufacturing
Based on number of employees Application
Hybrid Business
Please refer to business license tax calculation worksheet Application
Contractor
Based on number of employees and quarters working Application
Catering
Catering Vehicle-Cold Food (§ 5.08.070(B)(1)(b)) $602.00/yr.
Catering Vehicle-Hot Food (§ 5.08.070(B)(1)(a)) $787.00/yr.
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.100
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal by or on behalf of
related corporate entities.
See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.110
Waste to Energy Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.120
Solid Waste Materials Processing and Recycling Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.130
Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facilities See Vernon Code
§ 5.08.140
** Business license fees not listed above may be found in Vernon Code Chapter 5 – Business
License Taxes and other City Taxes.
COPIES
Standard $0.20 per page
Certified $16 per document
Oversized Plans $5.00 per sheet or
direct cost of
duplication
Special Projects Direct cost of
duplication
Audio/Video/CD/DVD duplication (medium provided by requestor) $5.00
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEE
City’s direct cost to process credit card transactions for the convenience of the credit card user
shall be collected from the credit card user as part of the transaction.
ELECTIONS
Candidate Statement Deposit $250.00
Filing Fee – Intent to Circulate a Petition (Election Code Section
9202(b))
$200.00
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FILMING
Permit $268.00
Filming Location Fee – Private Property $150 per permit
Filming Location Fee – Under City Control $650 per day
Filming Location Fee – City Street $650 per day
Health Department Inspection Fee $150 per permit
Building Department Inspection Fee $150 per permit
On-Duty Police Officer (See Filming Guidelines) Per Agreement with
Police Officers
Association
Encroachment Inspector $75 per hour
Posting $110 per location
Encroachment, Traffic and Street Closure Fees See Engineering Fees
Filming without a Permit* Double all permit
fees
*With the exception of film permit violations, all Filming Fees are collected on behalf of the
City by the City’s Film Permit consultant (FilmLA).
MISCELLANEOUS
Returned Checks $26.00
Administrative Citations See Resolution No.
2011-195
Civil Penalties See Resolution No.
2011-195
PASSPORTS
Processing Fee (Established by the U.S. Department of State) $35.00
Photograph $15.00 per photo
ELECTRONICALLY STORED RECORDS OR DATA
Except as specifically listed in this Fee Schedule, the City may charge duplication costs for
producing an electronic copy of a non-exempt public record including:
(a) All programming and computer services costs where production of the record requires
data compilation, extraction or programming.
(b) For all such productions, the charge shall be based on the compensation for the actual
employee or contractor performing the production multiplied by the amount of time spent
programming, etc. Time shall be billed in fifteen (15) minute increments with no
minimum grace period.
A deposit, based upon an estimate to fulfill a request, will be collected prior to commencement.
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM
Documents - Deposit for civil cases. No charge for criminal cases
per Evidence Code Section 1563(b)(1). No charge for Federal
cases unless significant per Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule
45.
$15.00 deposit
towards costs as
provided in CA
Evidence Code
Section 1563
Persons - Deposit for civil cases pursuant to Government Code Section
68096.1. No charge for criminal cases pursuant to Penal Code Section
1329.
$275.00 deposit
toward actual cost to
City
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
PERMIT FEES Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling, and Refrigeration Permits
VALUATION FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $111.00
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00 $111.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $5.55 for
each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00 $277.00 for the first $5,000.00 plus $13.87 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $555.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.40 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $815.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.63 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,196.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.55
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
up to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up $3,415.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.29
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee. Plan Check Energy
Fee 25% of the Permit Fee. Permit Energy Fee 10% of the Permit Fee.
DESCRIPTION FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions $1,310.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provision s $2,619.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provision s $3,929.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions $1,284.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions $2,536.00
Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions $3,788.00
Grading Plan Review Fee (First 3 sheets) $1,329.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet $289.00
NPDES LID Inspection $1,210.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review $180.00
Penalty Fees
Work commencing prior to the issuance of a permit shall be subject to an additional fee equal to the
permit fee. (Authorized by California Building Code § 109.4.)
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA
Inspection Fee:
5,000 square feet or less $385.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet $885.00 ..
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $1,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet $1,207.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 5,000 square feet $385.00
Less than 50,000 square feet $885.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $1,046.00
Over 100,000 square feet $1,207.00
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION FEE
Permit Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum charge
four hours)
$244.00/hour
Minimum of $976.00
Inspection of work not requiring a permit $168.00/hr.
Re-inspection fee $168.00/hr.
Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions or
revisions to the plans submitted or determination if an existing
structure can accept additional loads
$321.00/hr.
Additional non-structural plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to the plans submitted
$168.00/hr.
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review Fee $136.00/hr.
Trailer Permit $507.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years $507.00
Final Map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or less
parcels or lots
$5,660.00
Final Map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or
more parcels or lots
$13,730.00
Conditional Use Permit $19,251.00 plus applicant
is responsible for cost to
retain a consultant to
prepare the environmental
document for the project
plus a 25% administration
fee
Zoning Variance and Zoning Amendment $11,075.00
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Building Code Variance $4,879.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee $1,014.00
Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee $937.00
Grant / Easement Deed Review $1,445.00
Zoning Verification $276.00
Commercial/Industrial solar panel or other alternative energy sources
installation greater than 50kw
$1,000.00 plus $7.00 per
kW for each Kw above
50kW to 250kW and
$5.00 per kW above
250kW
Residential Solar Panel Installation $500 plus $15 per kW for
each kW above 15kW
Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review and Inspection Fee $828.00
Sanitary Sewer Flow Study Fee $2,106.00
Green building Standards Administration Special Revolving fee $1.00 for every
$25,000.00 or portion
thereof of valuation
Release of Building Drawings $64.00
Special Event Application / Public Assembly Application $134.00
Temporary Use Permit $1,000.00
ENGINEERING FEES
ENGINEERING FEES FEE
Lot Line Adjustment Fee Per App $2,902.00
Street Vacation Fee Per App $11,107.00
ENCROACHMENT FEES
Permit Issuance Fee Per App $161.00
Permit Inspection and Plan Check Fees Regular Time
$166.00/hr. Overtime
$244.00/hr.
Annual Permit Per App $578.00
Reconstruction Fees for Work Completed by City All other direct costs to
the City resulting from
the Permitee’s activity,
calculated at actual cost
plus 25%
administrative cost
FRANCHISES AND LICENSES Issuance Annual Fee
Railroad crossings, conveyor bridges, and tunnels
across a street
$25,000.00 $3,210.00
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ENGINEERING FEES
Railroad Tracks, pipelines, or conduits along a
street
$25,000 for each
one-half (1/2) mile
or portion thereof
$3,210.00 for each one-
half (1/2) mile or
portion thereof
Pipelines or conduits across a street or a metering
manhole in the street
$12,500.00 $1,605.00
Building footings and appendages for traffic
sensors, signs, monitoring wells and architectural
projections
$5,000.00 $642.00
The fee for any encroachment not specifically listed in the table shall be the same fee for the
most similar structure listed in the table as determined by the City.
GRADING
Low Impact Development Plan Review $2,770.00
Grading Inspection (No LID) $282.00
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS
The amount of an encroachment permit cash deposit, certified or cashier' s check, surety bond, or letter
of credit shall be determined by multiplying the quantity of asphalt paving, concrete paving, sidewalk,
concrete curb, monuments and trench excavations proposed to be removed, disturbed or opened by
the rate shown in the table below, the sum of the totals shall establish the minimum amount of the
bond or deposit, except that in no case shall the faithful total security be less than $5,000. Authorized
by Vernon Municipal Code §12.08.200.
Type of Work to be performed
Asphalt pavement $22.75/sq. foot
Concrete pavement and driveway $25.50/sq. foot
Concreate sidewalk $13.25/sq. foot
Concrete curb and gutter $67.50/lin. Foot
Trench excavations $9,630.00 each open excavation
Monument replacement $3,852.00/monument
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
ABOVE GROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE ACT PROGRAM
Total Storage Capacity 1,320 to 10,000 Gallons $270.00
Total Storage Capacity 10,001 to 100,000 Gallons $539.00
Total Storage Capacity 100,001 to 1,000,000 Gallons $1,027.00
Total Storage Capacity 1,000,001 to 10,000,000 Gallons $2,054.00
Total Storage Capacity 10,000,001 to 100,000,000
Gallons
$2,054.00
Total Storage Capacity 100,000,001 or more Gallons $2,054.00
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN PROGRAM
Hazardous Material Inventory Class A $488.00
Hazardous Material Inventory Class B $551.00
Hazardous Material Inventory Class C $2,042.00
Application Fee $327.00
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
Annual Tank Operating Permit $818.00/Tank
Underground Storage Tank Facility $1,252.00/Facility
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLOSURE
Small $313.00
Medium $627.00
Large $940.00
Extra Large $976.00
Certificate of Closure $344.00
WELL PERMITS
DRILLING A WATER WELL $648.00
DESTROYING OR CONVERTING AN EXISTING
WATER WELL $648.00
DRILLING A MONITORING WELL less than 50 feet $584.00
REPAIRING / MODIFYING A WELL $478.00
FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM
FOOD PERMITS
AGRICULTURAL OPERATION $207.00 Annual
CATERER $363.00 Annual
CATERER $121.00 Daily
COMMISSARY $741.00
FOOD PROCESSING Under 2000 square feet $520.00
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 10 of 12
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
ESTABLISHMENT Over 2000 square feet $1,082.00
FOOD VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS $42.00 / machine
FOOD WAREHOUSE $416.00
RESTAURANT 0-30 SEATS $416.00
RESTAURANT 31 SEATS AND OVER $824.00
RETAIL FOOD MARKET $403.00
RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTION ESTABLISHMENT $403.00
TEMPORARY EVENT ORGANIZER $302.00
TEMPORARY FOOD FACILITY $117.00
FOOD VEHICLES
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY (CART) $225.00
WHOLE PRODUCE $225.00
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) $552.00 Annual
MOBILE FOOD PREP UNIT (HOT TRUCK) $186.00 Daily
WHOLESALE FOOD VEHICLE $122.00
RETAIL FOOD VEHICLE $122.00
NON-FOOD
GARMENT MANUFACTURING $395.00
LAUNDRY FACILITY (N/A IF FACILITY IS NOT A
VERNON BUSINESS)
$313.00
LAUNDRY VEHICLE $122.00 per vehicle
WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY $446.00
WASTE TRANSFER STATION $313.00
WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS $1,532.00
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE $266.00
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE YARD $334.00
RENDERING PLANT BUSINESS $543.00
RENDERING PLANT VEHICLE $266.00
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE $313.00
WATER SUPPLY UTILITY $10.00 / Service connection
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING BUSINESS $266.00
LIQUID WASTE PUMPING VEHICLE $232.00
OFFAL BUSINESS $266.00
OFFAL VEHICLE $232.00
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 11 of 12
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SERVICE FEES
GENERAL PLAN CHECK
1-5 sheets $547.00
6-10 sheets $1,017.00
11-25 sheets $1,330.00
Additional Sheets $232.00
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 12 of 12
POLICE FEES
GENERAL FEE
Vehicle release fee - standard $50.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence $144.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident
reports, incident reports
$20.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident
reports, and incident reports (certified)
$31.00
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government
Code 41612)
$15.00
VIN verification fee $44.00
Citation sign-off fee $44.00
DUI Emergency Response City’s cost
Subpoenas witness attendance deposit (Government Code Section
68097.2)
$275.00
Subpoenas for discovery motions $15.00
Basic Police background investigation $19.00
Video tape copy (blank tape provided by requester) – Digital $19.00
FALSE ALARMS
No charge for the first 3 within a fiscal year
4th false security alarm $168.00
5th false security alarm $207.00
6th false security alarm $246.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm
thereafter
$284.00
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NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council of the City of Vernon will
conduct a public hearing on April 4,2023,at 9:00
a.m.(or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard)which you may attend at Vernon City Hall,
City Council Chamber,4305 Santa Fe Avenue,
Vernon,CA 90058,or via Zoom Webinar at
http://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-cc,to:
Consider approval and adoption of the Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 General Fee Schedule for
services provided by the City.
All relevant documents will be available for public
review on the City's website once the agenda for
the meeting is posted or from the City Clerk at
CityClerk@cityofvernon.org or (323)583-8811
ext.546.All interested persons will be given an
opportunity to comment on the above-referenced
items during the public hearing.In addition,
written comment or questions may be submitted
prior to the hearing as set forth below.Written
Testimony or questions must be received prior to
9:00 a.m.on the date of the hearing.
Please send your comments or questions to:
Scott Williams,Director of Finance/City Treasurer
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue,Vernon,CA 90058
(323)583-8811 ext.849 Email:
swilliams@cityofvernon.org
If you challenge the adoption of the proposed
General Fee Schedule for services provided by
the City,or any provision thereof in court,you
may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the hearing described in
this notice or in written correspondence delivered
to the City of Vernon at,or prior to,the meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA),if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting,please contact the City
Clerk Department at (323)583-8811 ext.546 at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting to assure
arrangements can be made.
The hearing may be continued,adjourned,or
cancelled and rescheduled to a stated time and
place without further notice of a public hearing.
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Department:City Clerk
Submitted by:Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary
Subject
Meeting Minutes
Recommendation
Approve the March 21, 2023 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
Background
Staff has prepared and hereby submits the minutes for approval.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lopez called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. She indicated that, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953(f), with a quorum of the City Council present in the
Council Chamber at City Hall, she would be participating remotely under the just cause
provision due to the need to care for her children during the LAUSD strike; that there was
no one over 18 years of age in the room with her at her remote location; and that she was
participating via Zoom webinar with both audio and video capabilities.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Lopez led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Leticia Lopez, Mayor (via remote access)
Crystal Larios, Mayor Pro Tem
Judith Merlo, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Angela Kimmey, Deputy City Administrator
Zaynah Moussa, City Attorney
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Scott Williams, Finance Director
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director
Robert Sousa, Police Chief
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
Todd Dusenberry, Public Utilities General Manager
Veronica Petrosyan, Deputy Director of Health and Environmental Control
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Mayor Pro Tem Larios seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Sales and Property Tax Revenue Update
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Finance Director Williams presented the staff report.
In response to Council questions, Finance Director Williams explained the City’s
share of transportation taxes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
2. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the March 7, 2023 Regular City Council meeting
minutes.
3. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Receive and file the claims submitted by Alexandra Alvarado
in the amount of $1,032.92; and Juan Negrete in the amount of $1,500.
4. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 105, for the
period of February 19 through March 4, 2023, totaling $8,371,570.19 and
consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $6,748,338.11 and
ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $1,623,232.08.
5. City Payroll Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 801, for the period
of February 1 through February 28, 2023, totaling $3,225,137.42 and consisting of
ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,218,722.97 and
ratification of checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) for payroll related
disbursements totaling $1,006,414.45 paid through operating bank account.
6. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the January 2023 Fire Department Activity
Report.
7. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the January 2023 Police Department Activity
Report.
8. Quarterly City Housing Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the March 2023 Quarterly City Housing Report.
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9. Agreement with the State of California High Speed Rail Authority for the High
Speed Rail Project
Recommendation: A. Find that approving the Standard Agreement is categorically
exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 because the project only involves feasibility
or planning studies for possible future actions which the City has not approved,
adopted, or funded; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-02 approving and
authorizing the execution of Standard Agreement No. HSR22-34 by and between
the City of Vernon and the State of California High Speed Rail Authority for the
High Speed Rail Project.
10. Change Order No. 18 to Amended and Restated Services Agreement with
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it is a government
fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378; to the extent the Services Agreement with Siemens
Energy provides for facility and equipment maintenance or repairs, such work is
categorically exempt from CEQA review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair or minor
alteration of existing structures, facilities, or equipment, and involves negligible or
no expansion of an existing use; B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator
to execute Change Order No. 18 to the Amended and Restated Services
Agreement with Siemens Energy, Inc. (Siemens Energy), in substantially the same
form as submitted, to perform an L4 generator inspection and maintenance
overhaul on the combustion turbine generators and post outage Life Expectancy
Analysis Program testing; and C. Authorize a contingency amount of $45,000 in
the event of unforeseen changes in the project and grant authority to the City
Administrator to issue Change Orders for an amount up to the contingency
amount, if necessary.
11. Labor and Materials Contract with Fujitsu Network Communication, Inc.
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines § 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair or
minor alteration of existing equipment and involves negligible or no expansion of
an existing use; B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a
Labor and Materials Contract with Fujitsu Network Communication, Inc. (Fujitsu),
in substantially the same form as submitted, in an amount not-to-exceed
$652,765.97, to upgrade the existing fiber optic network system and perform
network migration services; and C. Authorize a contingency amount of $65,000 for
estimated taxes and freight costs and grant authority to the City Administrator to
issue Change Orders for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
12. Professional Services Agreement with RAMCO General Engineering
Contractors and Mega Renovation, Inc. for On-Call General Contractor and
Minor Construction Services
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt under
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Guidelines Section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair
and minor alteration of existing facilities and involves negligible or no expansion of
an existing use; B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with RAMCO General Engineering Contractors,
in substantially the same form as submitted, for a three-year term in an amount
not-to-exceed $350,000 for on-call general contractor and minor construction
services; and C. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Mega Renovation, Inc., in substantially the
same form as submitted, for a three-year term in an amount not-to-exceed
$350,000 for on-call general contractor and minor construction services.
13. Rejection of Bids Received for North Parking Security Fencing Project
Recommendation: Reject all bids for “North Parking Security Fencing,” a Notice
Inviting Bids to furnish and install security fencing for the North City Hall parking
structure, due to costs of bids received exceeding the Engineer’s Estimate by a
significant amount.
14. Contracts Approved by City Administrator
Recommendation: Receive and file the report on contracts approved by the City
Administrator pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 3.32.110(B)(3).
15. Shared Services Agreement with Northern California Power Agency,
Southern California Public Power Authority, and Ascend Analytics, LLC
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the General Manager of Public Utilities
to execute the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Confirmation No. 0282
(Agreement) among the City of Vernon, Southern California Public Power Authority
(SCPPA), and Ascend Analytics, LLC (Ascend), for services related to the
development of an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for a total amount not-to-
exceed $374,245 through June 14, 2024.
NEW BUSINESS
16. Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-03 approving, authorizing and
directing the execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to
membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust (GCAHT).
City Administrator Fandino presented the staff report.
Affordable Housing Consultant Adam B. Eliason explained the Affordable Housing
Trust.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Eliason clarified that it was a new trust and
explained his role and experience.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Larios moved and Mayor Lopez seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2023-03 approving, authorizing and directing the execution of the
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to membership in the Gateway Cities
Affordable Housing Trust (GCAHT). The question was called and the motion
carried unanimously...
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ORAL REPORTS
17. City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
City Administrator Fandino announced possible protest at Vernon Elementary due
to LAUSD strike. Chief Sousa discussed the Police Department’s safety plan.
City Administrator Fandino announced the 2023 Vernon CommUNITY Fund
scholarship application deadline of March 30, 2023; Spring Event on March 23,
2023, 5-7 p.m.; and Job Fair on April 6, 2023.
18. City Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff.
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m.
______________________________
LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Department:City Clerk
Submitted by:Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary
Subject
Claims Against the City
Recommendation
Receive and file the claims submitted by: Saul L. Arellano in the amount of $220; Rubi Perez in
the amount of $302.02; and Marina C. Martin in the amount of $899.66.
Background
The City received the following claims:
Date Received Name of Claimant Amount Demanded
March 7, 2023 Saul L. Arellano $220
March 8, 2023 Rubi Perez $302.02
March 8, 2023 Marina C. Martin $899.66
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.32.040, the above information is listed on the City Council
Agenda as soon as filing of the claims with the City as practical.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. 20230307 Saul L. Arellano
2. 20230308 Rubi Perez
3. 20230308 Marina C. Martin
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Scott Williams, Director of Finance
Department:Finance
Submitted by:Efren Peregrina Renteria, Finance Specialist
Subject
Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 106, for the period of March 5, 2023 through
March 18, 2023, totaling $2,955,983.46 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments
totaling $2,534,012.59 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $421,970.87.
Background
Section 2.32.060 of the Vernon Municipal Code indicates the City Treasurer, or an authorized
designee, shall prepare warrants covering claims or demands against the City which are to be
presented to City Council for its audit and approval. Pursuant to the aforementioned code section,
the City Treasurer has prepared Operating Account Warrant Register No. 106 covering claims
and demands presented during the period of March 5 through March 18, 2023, drawn, or to be
drawn, from East West Bank for City Council approval.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of approving Operating Account Warrant Register No. 106, totals
$2,955,983.46. The Finance Department has determined that sufficient funds to pay such
claims/demands, are available in the respective accounts referenced on Operating Account
Warrant Register No. 106.
Attachments
1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 106
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OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER
City of Vernon
No.106
I hereby Certify: that claims or demands covered by the
above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy
and availability of funds for payments thereof; and that
said claims or demands are accurate and that funds are
available for payments thereof.
This is to certify that the claims or demands
covered by the above listed warrants have been
audited by the City Council of the City of Vernon
and that all of said warrants are approved for pay-
ments except Warrant Numbers:
Scott A. Williams
Director of Finance / City Treasurer
DATE
DATE
Date:3/29/2023
Page 1 of 1 Operating Account Warrant Register Memo : Warrant
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
ELECTRONIC
7225 - TWIN EAGLE 055-050-590-520160 $36,598.00 NATURAL GAS 02/23 389854
HOLDINGS N.A., LLC
Invoice Total:$36,598.00
3/17/2023
3/17/2023
14603 $36,598.00
2517 - SCPPA
2517 - SCPPA
2517 - SCPPA
055-050-590-520150
055-050-590-520180
055-000-000-122100
$43,183.00 PALO VERDE PROJECT
$230,031.00 PALO VERDE PROJECT
$10,000.00 PALO VERDE PROJECT
PV0323
PV0323
PV0323
Invoice Total: $283,214.00
14604 $283,214.00
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
055-050-590-520150
055-050-590-520170
055-050-590-520190
055-050-590-520170
055-050-590-520190
055-050-590-520180
055-050-590-520150
055-050-590-520170
055-050-590-520190
055-050-590-520150
055-050-590-520170
055-050-590-520180
055-050-590-520190
($199.15) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($0.53) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($67.24) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($1,557.66) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$45.03 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($120.92) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($0.30) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$0.42 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($2,641.54) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($1,188.14) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$1.95 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($1.36) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($71.18) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
055-050-590-520150 $1,374,559.63 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
055-050-590-520170 ($15,083.47) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO
055-050-590-520180
055-050-590-520190
055-050-590-520210
055-050-590-520240
055-050-590-520150
055-050-590-520170
055-050-590-520190
055-050-590-520210
($652.93) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$9,479.15 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$11,025.64 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$7,666.75 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$97,125.95 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
($4,219.47) INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$3,034.82 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
$4,694.09 INITIAL & REVISED CHARGES
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
202303143158790797
Invoice Total: $1,481,829.54
3/17/2023
3/17/2023
14605 $1,481,829.54
5182 - ANTHEM BLUE
CROSS
011-010-120-513035 $15,063.29 MEDICAL RETIREES 03/23 272929147
Invoice Total:$15,063.29
14606 $15,063.29
6786 - BELL BURNETT &
ASSOCIATES
055-050-580-529225 $10,000.00 FIXED RETAINER - JAN 2023 1147
1141
LP-0762
LP-0762
Invoice Total:
055-050-580-529225
$10,000.00
$10,000.00 FIXED RETAINER - DEC 20226786 - BELL BURNETT &
ASSOCIATES
Invoice Total:$10,000.00
3/8/2023
3/8/2023
14398
14399
$20,000.00
6298 - CIMA ENERGY, LP 055-050-590-520160 $130,075.00 NATURAL GAS 01/23 1230509931
S5609125002
S5609125001
Invoice Total: $130,075.00
$130,075.00
1936 - EMPIRE CHEMICAL
CO., INC
011-040-415-522000 $345.30 BATHROOM SUPPLES 230216
230216
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-522000
$345.30
$1,810.88 BATHROOM SUPPLES1936 - EMPIRE CHEMICAL
CO., INC
Invoice Total:$1,810.88
3/8/2023 14400 $2,156.18
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
055-050-586-522000-$479.85 SUPPLIES
$479.85
90741840 230053
Invoice Total:
3/8/2023
3/8/2023
14401 $479.85
6446 - RAYMOND GODOY 011-030-300-529500 $32.00 TRAINING: RADAR/LIDAR OPERATOR 012323
$32.00Invoice Total:
14402
14403
14404
$32.00
$4,212.81
$11,327.92
3672 - SC COMMERCIAL, LLC 058-070-700-522000 $4,212.81 FUEL & OIL
$4,212.81
2286459IN 230149
230102
Invoice Total:
3/8/2023
3/8/2023
3031 - SULZER PUMPS
(CANADA) INC.
055-050-586-529000-
Invoice Total:
$11,327.92 PUMP PARTS
$11,327.92
90645344
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
055-050-565-529215
056-060-600-529215
058-070-700-529215
059-080-800-529215
$116.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &1120220788
1120220788
1120220788
1120220788
230185
230185
230185
230185
SERVICES
$116.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$116.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$116.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL SERVICES
Invoice Total:$465.00
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
055-050-565-529215 $112.75 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &920220798
920220798
920220798
920220798
230185
230185
230185
230185
SERVICES
056-060-600-529215
058-070-700-529215
059-080-800-529215
$112.75 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$112.75 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$112.75 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL SERVICES
Invoice Total:$451.00
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
055-050-565-529215 $291.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &1020220789
1020220789
1020220789
230185
230185
230185
SERVICES
056-060-600-529215
058-070-700-529215
$291.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$291.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL SERVICES
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
059-080-800-529215
Invoice Total:
$291.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &1020220789
12312022
83596
230185
SERVICES
$1,165.00
3/8/2023
3/8/2023
14405 $2,081.00
1658 - WATER
REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT
058-070-700-520110 $196,556.64 GROUNDWATER PROD &
ASSESSMENT
Invoice Total: $196,556.64
14406 $196,556.64
1490 - ALL CITY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
011-010-160-529215 $2,671.20 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES 02/23 PD-0185
PD-0185
Invoice Total:
011-010-160-529215
$2,671.20
1490 - ALL CITY $2,671.20 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES 01/23 83199
MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
Invoice Total:$2,671.20
3/10/2023 14472 $5,342.40
2533 - BANK OF NEW YORK 055-050-580-529010
MELLON TRUST COMPANY
$1,060.00 ADMINISTRATION FEES 2522528705
2522522706
Invoice Total:
2533 - BANK OF NEW YORK 055-050-580-529010
MELLON TRUST COMPANY
$1,060.00
$3,035.00 ADMINISTRATION & AUDIT
CONFIRMATION FEES
Invoice Total:$3,035.00
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14473
14474
$4,095.00
$1,912.50
1413 - BLX GROUP, LLC 055-050-580-529225 $1,912.50 FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
$1,912.50
419872040030123
IN1294278
FI-0033
230009
Invoice Total:
6518 - CARASOFT
TECHNOLOGY
011-010-110-660005 $1,333.33 WEB APPLICATION FIREWALL FOR
WEBSERVERS
Invoice Total:
058-070-700-520130
055-050-586-520135-
Invoice Total:
$1,333.33
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14475
14476
$1,333.33
1401 - CENTRAL BASIN $8,220.13 PORTABLE & RECYCLED WATER 01/23 VERJAN23
$19,183.83 PORTABLE & RECYCLED WATER 01/23 VERJAN23
$27,403.96
MWD
1401 - CENTRAL BASIN
MWD
$27,403.96
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
055-050-586-524000-
056-060-600-524000
058-070-700-524000
055-050-550-524000
055-050-555-524000
055-050-570-524000
$212.63 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$71.71 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$144.77 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$18.73 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$294.29 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$16.86 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
4146135187
4146135187
4146135187
4146135187
4146135187
4146135187
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
CORPORATION NO. 2
Invoice Total:$758.99
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
055-050-586-524000-$208.35 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE 4141228569
4141228569
4141228569
4141228569
4141228569
4141228569
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
056-060-600-524000
058-070-700-524000
055-050-550-524000
055-050-555-524000
055-050-570-524000
$71.71 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$145.86 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$14.10 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$171.70 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$16.86 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
CORPORATION NO. 2
Invoice Total:$628.58
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
055-050-586-524000-$213.72 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE 4144031578
4144031578
4144031578
4144031578
4144031578
4144031578
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
056-060-600-524000
058-070-700-524000
055-050-550-524000
055-050-555-524000
055-050-570-524000
Invoice Total:
$71.71 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$146.95 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$14.10 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$160.67 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$16.86 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$624.01CORPORATION NO. 2
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
055-050-586-524000-
056-060-600-524000
058-070-700-524000
055-050-550-524000
055-050-555-524000
055-050-570-524000
$155.42 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$77.44 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$145.89 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$14.14 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$208.94 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$12.10 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
4126700466
4126700466
4126700466
4126700466
4126700466
4126700466
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
CORPORATION NO. 2
Invoice Total:$613.93
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
5490 - CINTAS
055-050-586-524000-$235.46 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE 4143292607
4143292607
4143292607
4143292607
4143292607
4143292607
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
LP-0663
056-060-600-524000
058-070-700-524000
055-050-550-524000
055-050-555-524000
055-050-570-524000
Invoice Total:
$71.71 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$144.77 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$14.10 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$171.70 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$16.86 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
$654.60CORPORATION NO. 2
3/10/2023 14477 $3,280.11
3982 - ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS RESEARCH
011-010-110-522010 $2,500.00 SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION ARCGIS 94291183 230092
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-529110
Invoice Total:
$2,500.00
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14478
14479
$2,500.00
$476.79
7353 - EXTENDED OFFICE
SOLUTIONS, INC
$476.79 ADDITIONAL PRI LINE
$476.79
16249
19676
IT-0172
4438 - FLEMING
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
011-040-415-529000
Invoice Total:
$750.00 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
$750.00
CS-1377
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
4438 - FLEMING
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
011-040-415-529000
Invoice Total:
$670.00 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
$670.00
19682 CS-1377
LP-0570
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14480 $1,420.00
6899 - G2 INTEGRATED
SOLUTIONS, LLC
055-050-580-529225
Invoice Total:
$3,480.75 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 01/23
$3,480.75
0322028
14481 $3,480.75
6441 - GOVINVEST, INC
6441 - GOVINVEST, INC
6441 - GOVINVEST, INC
011-010-130-529225
055-050-580-529225
058-070-700-529225
$5,700.00 PENSION, OPEB & BOND DEBT
MODELING
$2,850.00 PENSION, OPEB & BOND DEBT
MODELING
$950.00 PENSION, OPEB & BOND DEBT
20223597
20223597
20223597
FI-0039
FI-0039
FI-0039
MODELING
Invoice Total:$9,500.00
6441 - GOVINVEST, INC
6441 - GOVINVEST, INC
6441 - GOVINVEST, INC
011-000-000-121000 $19,500.00 PENSION, OPEB & BOND DEBT
MODELING
$9,750.00 PENSION, OPEB & BOND DEBT
MODELING
$3,250.00 PENSION, OPEB & BOND DEBT
20223597(2)
20223597(2)
20223597(2)
055-000-000-121000
058-000-000-121000
Invoice Total:MODELING
$32,500.00
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14482
14483
$42,000.00
$1,637.55
6660 - GRAFIX SYSTEMS 011-040-430-527000 $1,637.55 GRAFFITI TRUCK VINYL LOGO
$1,637.55
30845 230208
Invoice Total:
5350 - HAUL-AWAY
RUBBISH SERVICE CO., INC
011-040-415-529215 $102.00 DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICES 32X10931
32X10932
32X10929
32X10937
32X10936
CS-1371
CS-1371
CS-1371
CS-1371
CS-1371
Invoice Total:
011-040-410-529215
$102.00
5350 - HAUL-AWAY
RUBBISH SERVICE CO., INC
$319.00 DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICES
Invoice Total:
011-040-410-529215
$319.00
5350 - HAUL-AWAY
RUBBISH SERVICE CO., INC
$102.00 DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICES
Invoice Total:
011-040-410-529215
$102.00
5350 - HAUL-AWAY
RUBBISH SERVICE CO., INC
$6,701.79 DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICES
Invoice Total:
011-040-410-529215
$6,701.79
5350 - HAUL-AWAY $202.00 DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICES
RUBBISH SERVICE CO., INC
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
Invoice Total:$202.00
5350 - HAUL-AWAY
RUBBISH SERVICE CO., INC
011-040-410-529215 $1,905.66 DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICES 32X10930
MAR23
CS-1371
ca-0090
IT-0124
Invoice Total:
011-010-140-529215
Invoice Total:
$1,905.66
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14484 $9,332.45
5108 - JEMMOTT ROLLINS
GROUP, INC
$8,100.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PAYMENT
$8,100.00
14485
14486
$8,100.00
$1,008.82
5034 - KRONOS
INCORPORATED
011-010-110-529110
Invoice Total:
$1,008.82 KRONOS WORKFORCE READY
$1,008.82
12032039
804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
011-040-415-522000 $19.69 SUPPLIES 125017
815560
125270
124354
125016
125023
124792
124388
230029
230042
230059
230059
230029
230059
230059
230059
Invoice Total:
058-070-700-522000
$19.69
$339.23 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
055-050-570-529000
$339.23
$39.38 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
055-050-560-522000
$39.38
$13.07 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-522000
$13.07
$44.86 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
055-050-570-529000
$44.86
$62.51 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
055-050-560-522000
$62.51
$3.27 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
055-050-560-522000
$3.27
$54.70 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:$54.70
3/10/2023 14487 $576.71
5396 - LISA UMEDA 055-050-580-529500 $1,486.09 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 122922
Invoice Total:$1,486.09
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
3/10/2023 14488 $1,486.09
1668 - LORENZO GAYTAN
1668 - LORENZO GAYTAN
011-010-120-529680
Invoice Total:
011-010-120-529680
Invoice Total:
$445.36 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
$445.36
$486.30 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
$486.30
030823
022423
3/10/2023 14489
14490
$931.66
6422 - MARIPOSA
LANDSCAPES, INC
011-040-415-529000 $4,709.00 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 02/23 101569
100814
CS-1413
CS-1413
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-529000
$4,709.00
6422 - MARIPOSA
LANDSCAPES, INC
$3,627.54 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 12/22
Invoice Total:$3,627.54
3/10/2023 $8,336.54
1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
055-050-586-522000-$185.98 SUPPLIES 90253561
90752846
87340152
90125679
90028295
90571887
87119204
90166872
90422186
230053
230053
230053
230053
230043
230053
230053
230053
230053
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-522000-
$185.98
$392.82 SUPPLIES1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-529000-
$392.82
$210.65 SUPPLIES1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-520230-
$210.65
$284.92 SUPPLIES1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
Invoice Total:
058-070-700-522000
$284.92
$597.95 SUPPLIES1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-529000-
$597.95
$211.36 SUPPLIES1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-529000-
$211.36
$975.38 SUPPLIES1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-529000-
$975.38
$313.81 SUPPLIES1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-522000-
$313.81
$617.74 SUPPLIES1150 - MCMASTER-CARR
SUPPLY COMPANY
Invoice Total:$617.74
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
3/10/2023 14491 $3,790.61
6687 - NEXTDAY DELIVERY
SERVICE, LLC
011-010-130-522000 $329.88 POSTAGE FEES 814762
813503
2424
FI-0041
FI-0041
FI-0041
Invoice Total:
011-010-130-522000
$329.88
$369.74 POSTAGE FEES6687 - NEXTDAY DELIVERY
SERVICE, LLC
Invoice Total:
011-010-130-522000
$369.74
$5,000.00 POSTAGE FEES6687 - NEXTDAY DELIVERY
SERVICE, LLC
Invoice Total:
011-030-300-529500
Invoice Total:
$5,000.00
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14492
14493
$5,699.62
$32.00
296 - NICHOLAS PEREZ $32.00 TRAINING: LAPD LEADERSHIP 022723
PROGRAM
$32.00
4226 - NIELSEN,
MERKSAMER, PARRINELLO
011-010-105-529215 $1,495.00 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADV 253650 CA-0136
CA-0136
CA-0136
Invoice Total:
011-010-105-529215
$1,495.00
4226 - NIELSEN,
MERKSAMER, PARRINELLO
$2,685.00 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADV 253920
Invoice Total:
011-010-105-529215
$2,685.00
4226 - NIELSEN,$217.50 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADV 250611
MERKSAMER, PARRINELLO
Invoice Total:
058-070-700-660000
058-070-700-529000
058-070-700-660000
058-070-700-660000
058-070-700-660000
055-050-585-529110
055-050-560-529215
Invoice Total:
$217.50
3/10/2023 14494 $4,397.50
5614 - NORTHWEST
ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
5614 - NORTHWEST
ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
5614 - NORTHWEST
ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
5614 - NORTHWEST
ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
5614 - NORTHWEST
ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
5614 - NORTHWEST
ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
5614 - NORTHWEST
ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
$4,275.00 PERFORM TECHNICAL DESIGN
$3,135.00 PERFORM TECHNICAL DESIGN
$49,233.75 PERFORM TECHNICAL DESIGN
$4,845.00 PERFORM TECHNICAL DESIGN
$285.00 PERFORM TECHNICAL DESIGN
$3,075.00 PERFORM TECHNICAL DESIGN
$3,847.50 PERFORM TECHNICAL DESIGN
$68,696.25
1831
1831
1831
1831
1831
1831
1831
LP-0590-1
LP-0590-1
LP-0590-1
LP-0590-1
LP-0590-1
LP-0590-1
LP-0590-1
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
3/10/2023 14495 $68,696.25
2459 - PORT CANAVERAL 055-050-580-529215 $7,735.00 CONSULTING SERVICES VERNPVHFEBRUARY2 LP-0672
POWER CONSULTANTS, INC 023
Invoice Total:$7,735.00
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14496
14497
$7,735.00
$200.00
6884 - RELX, INC 011-010-115-529600 $200.00 SUBSCRIPTION CONTENT 02/23
$200.00
3094348866 LD-0045
230144
230144
Invoice Total:
6340 - S & J SUPPLY
COMPANY, INC
058-070-700-522000 $4,240.23 PARTS & SUPPLIES S100203894002
S100203894001
Invoice Total:
058-070-700-522000
$4,240.23
$737.06 PARTS & SUPPLIES6340 - S & J SUPPLY
COMPANY, INC
Invoice Total:$737.06
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14498
14499
$4,977.29
$4,409.32
3672 - SC COMMERCIAL, LLC 055-050-560-529215 $4,409.32 FUEL & OIL
$4,409.32
2282085IN 230141
230125
230125
230125
Invoice Total:
6711 - SOUTHERN 011-010-110-522010 $1,020.76 TONER FOR MGS INV00757638
INV00757605
INV00757604
COMPUTER WAREHOUSE,
Invoice Total:$1,020.76
6711 - SOUTHERN 011-010-110-522010 $370.66 TONER AND A SWITCH FOR MGS
COMPUTER WAREHOUSE,
Invoice Total:$370.66
$141.90 TONER PURCHASE6711 - SOUTHERN 011-010-110-522010
COMPUTER WAREHOUSE,
Invoice Total:$141.90
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14500
14501
$1,533.32
574 - STANDARD & POORS 055-050-580-529225 $12,000.00 CUSTOMER NO. 1000055205 11440608
FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC ANALYTICAL SERVICES
Invoice Total:$12,000.00
$12,000.00
5069 - TRITECH SOFTWARE 011-010-110-529110 $2,827.50 PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE TRAINING 376036 IT-0175
SYSTEMS
Invoice Total:$2,827.50
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
3/10/2023 14502 $2,827.50
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
055-050-565-529215
056-060-600-529215
058-070-700-529215
059-080-800-529215
$123.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &120230794
120230794
120230794
120230794
230185
230185
230185
230185
SERVICES
$123.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$123.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$123.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL SERVICES
Invoice Total:$493.00
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
055-050-565-529215 $179.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &1220220779
1220220779
1220220779
1220220779
230185
230185
230185
230185
SERVICES
056-060-600-529215
058-070-700-529215
059-080-800-529215
$179.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$179.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$179.25 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL SERVICES
Invoice Total:$717.00
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
055-050-565-529215 $12.09 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &22-2302825
22-2302825
22-2302825
22-2302825
230148
230148
230148
230148
SERVICES
056-060-600-529215
058-070-700-529215
059-080-800-529215
$12.08 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$12.08 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$12.08 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL SERVICES
Invoice Total:$48.33
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL
449 - UNDERGROUND
055-050-565-529215 $12.09 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &222302432
222302432
222302432
222302432
230148
230148
230148
230148
SERVICES
056-060-600-529215
058-070-700-529215
059-080-800-529215
Invoice Total:
$12.08 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$12.08 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICES
$12.08 SERVICE ALERT NOTIFICATIONS &
SERVICE ALERT OF SO CAL SERVICES
$48.33
3/10/2023 14503 $1,306.66
5030 - USFCO, INC.055-050-570-529000 $442.00 REMOVE RENTED FENCE PANELS 20011 LP-0752
Invoice Total:$442.00
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
3/10/2023 14504 $442.00
1658 - WATER 058-000-000-272010 $34,883.72 QUARTERLY PAYMENT NO. 11 202311
REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT
Invoice Total:$34,883.72
3/10/2023
3/10/2023
14505
14506
$34,883.72
$10,000.00
7489 - WEA CA PC 011-020-200-529225 $10,000.00 NEEDS ASSESSMENT ANALYTICS
$10,000.00
INV0056 HD-0054
LP-0750
Invoice Total:
1628 - WECK ANALYTICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
058-070-700-529225 $66.00 WATER QUALITY TESTING &
REPORTING
W3B0613
Invoice Total:$66.00
1628 - WECK ANALYTICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
058-070-700-529225 $82.50 WATER QUALITY TESTING &W3A1401 LP-0750
REPORTING
Invoice Total:$82.50
3/10/2023 14507 $148.50
6120 - WESTERN ALLIED
CORPORATION
011-040-415-529000 $3,585.00 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE 903716
37016
CS-1500
CS-1500
MAINTENANCE
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-529000
$3,585.00
6120 - WESTERN ALLIED
CORPORATION
$3,498.00 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
Invoice Total:
056-060-600-529000
Invoice Total:
$3,498.00
3/10/2023
3/15/2023
14508
14509
$7,083.00
$205.00
2177 - BASIN VALVE
COMPANY
$205.00 RELIEF VALVE TEST
$205.00
151053 230072
7533 - DAMION PASION
JONES
011-040-415-660000
Invoice Total:
$2,870.06 CONFERENCE ROOM PROJECT
$2,870.06
81646000013 20230104
3/15/2023
3/15/2023
14510
14511
$2,870.06
$2,322.51
5803 - YUSSEF ACHAK 055-050-570-529000 $2,322.51 HAND-HELD INTERROGATOR
$2,322.51
INV231043 230186
IT-0184
Invoice Total:
7524 - ARETE ADVISORS LLC 011-010-110-529110 $25,327.25 CYBER SECURITY 202210041316
Invoice Total:$25,327.25
3/17/2023 14512 $25,327.25
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
399 - GARVEY EQUIPMENT
COMPANY
011-040-420-522000 $10.40 AUTO PARTS
$10.40
151622 230017
Invoice Total:
3/17/2023
3/17/2023
14513 $10.40
7400 - GLOBAL TEST SUPPLY, 056-060-600-529000 $768.00 CALIBRATION SERVICES
$768.00
39508900 GD-0159
LLC
Invoice Total:
14514 $768.00
804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
058-070-700-660000 $17.17 SUPPLIES 124678
125318
124650
124647
125317
124641
230042
230059
230059
230042
230059
230042
Invoice Total:
055-050-555-522000
$17.17
$28.45 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
055-050-560-522000
$28.45
$213.53 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
058-070-700-660000
$213.53
$21.88 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
055-050-555-522000
$21.88
$140.09 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
058-070-700-660000
$140.09
$52.51 SUPPLIES804 - LB JOHNSON
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Invoice Total:
059-450-800-450050
Invoice Total:
$52.51
3/17/2023
3/17/2023
3/17/2023
14515
14516
14517
$473.63
$572.32
4856 - MELISSA YBARRA $572.32 REIMB. INTERNET CHARGES 10/21 -031323
01/23
$572.32
7321 - NALCO COMPANY
LLC
055-050-586-520230-
Invoice Total:
$19,237.18 WATER TREATMENT
$19,237.18
6670386916 LP-0765
$19,237.18
6120 - WESTERN ALLIED
CORPORATION
011-040-415-529000 $1,852.09 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE 631007
630995
CS-1500
CS-1500
MAINTENANCE
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-529000
$1,852.09
6120 - WESTERN ALLIED
CORPORATION
$1,394.42 AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
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OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
Invoice Total:
059-450-800-450050
Invoice Total:
$1,394.42
3/17/2023 14518 $3,246.51
1906 - WILLIAM DAVIS $536.55 REIMB. INTERNET CHARGES 10/21 -031323
12/22
$536.55
3/17/2023 14519 $536.55
TOTAL ELECTRONIC $2,534,012.59
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
EARLY CHECKS
4448 - BATTERY SYSTEMS,
INC
011-040-420-522000
Invoice Total:
$129.74 VEHICLE BATTERIES 38962303020901 230012
$129.74
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610588 $129.74
6054 - BEAR
COMMUNICATIONS INC
011-030-300-529000 $842.33 RADIO EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 5521014
5508862
PD-0186
IT-0194
03/23
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-529110
$842.33
6054 - BEAR
COMMUNICATIONS INC
$235.00 MAINTENANCE
Invoice Total:$235.00
610589
610590
610591
$1,077.33
$2,065.02
$386.22
352 - BENITO ROBERTO
PEREZ
011-040-415-529000 $1,929.75 KEY REPAIR 32601
32854
CS-1465
CS-1465
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-529000
$1,929.75
$135.27 KEY REPAIR352 - BENITO ROBERTO
PEREZ
Invoice Total:$135.27
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
011-040-415-524000 $161.56 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE 5144446640
5140048332
CS-1397
CS-1397
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-524000
$161.56
5490 - CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 2
$224.66 UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE
Invoice Total:$224.66
3846 - CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
011-030-300-529220 $3,673.05 INMATE HOUSING 01/23 COV13
COV11
COV12
PD-0181
PD-0181
PD-0181
Invoice Total:
011-030-300-529220
$3,673.05
$1,891.08 INMATE HOUSING 12/223846 - CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
Invoice Total:
011-030-300-529220
$1,891.08
$44,279.85 INMATE HOUSING 20223846 - CITY OF
HUNTINGTON PARK
Invoice Total:$44,279.85
3/9/2023 610592 $49,843.98
7441 - CLARA BUSTAMANTE 011-020-200-529225 $100.00 GREEN VERNON COMMISSION 122122
ATTENDANCE STIPEND
Invoice Total:$100.00
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610593 $100.00
7441 - CLARA BUSTAMANTE 011-020-200-529225
Invoice Total:
$100.00 GREEN VERNON COMMISSION 082422
111622
ATTENDANCE STIPEND
$100.00
610594
610595
$100.00
$100.00
7441 - CLARA BUSTAMANTE 011-010-140-529215
Invoice Total:
$100.00 VCF ATTENDANCE STIPEND
$100.00
6972 -011-010-130-529225 $7,250.00 PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES 3519329
3591440
FI-0030
FI-0030
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP
Invoice Total:
011-010-130-529225
$7,250.00
6972 -$9,300.00 PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP
Invoice Total:$9,300.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610596
610597
$16,550.00
$606.30
1347 - CPS HR CONSULTING 011-010-120-529215 ($35.00) TESTING RENTAL SERVICES TRRTN001155
TRINV001452
HR-0034
HR-0034
Invoice Total:
1347 - CPS HR CONSULTING 011-010-120-529215
($35.00)
$641.30 TESTING RENTAL SERVICES
Invoice Total:$641.30
310 - CRAIG WELDING
SUPPLY, CO
055-050-560-522000 $207.23 WELDING SUPPLIES 647184
646988
230054
230073
Invoice Total:
056-060-600-522000
$207.23
$44.63 WELDING SUPPLIES310 - CRAIG WELDING
SUPPLY, CO
Invoice Total:$44.63
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610598
610599
$251.86
$109.50
7530 - CS PERIODONTICS & 011-010-120-513035 $109.50 MEDICAL SERVICES / V.120222
276746
DENTAL IMPLANTS MALKENHORST
Invoice Total:$109.50
1336 - CURRENT 058-070-700-660000 $522.25 SUPPLIES 230037
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
Invoice Total:$522.25
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
1336 - CURRENT
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
058-070-700-660000 $551.25 SUPPLIES 276747
277109
230037
230037
Invoice Total:
058-070-700-522000
$551.25
$583.00 SUPPLIES1336 - CURRENT
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
Invoice Total:$583.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610600 $1,656.50
1027 - D&R OFFICE WORKS, 011-030-300-660015 $60,000.00 FURNITURE FOR RECORDS AND
REPORT ROOM
$18,238.75 FURNITURE FOR RECORDS AND
126926IN
126926IN
PD-0188
PD-0188
INC
1027 - D&R OFFICE WORKS, 011-795-300-660015
INC REPORT ROOM
Invoice Total:$78,238.75
610601 $78,238.75
6696 - ELLIOTT AUTO
SUPPLY CO, INC
011-040-420-522000 $94.26 AUTO PARTS 125150658
125150779
230016
230016
Invoice Total:
011-040-420-522000
$94.26
$521.70 AUTO PARTS6696 - ELLIOTT AUTO
SUPPLY CO, INC
Invoice Total:$521.70
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610602
610603
$615.96
$167.46
5355 - ENTERPRISE 011-010-130-529500 $167.46 CAR RENTAL
$167.46
90146937900
Invoice Total:
7273 - F. D. THOMAS, INC
7273 - F. D. THOMAS, INC
055-050-586-529000-
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-529000-
Invoice Total:
$5,175.00 DUCT INSTALLATION
$5,175.00
$1,853.00 DUCT INSTALLATION
$1,853.00
50304D2
50304D1
LP-0802
LP-0802
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610604
610605
610606
$7,028.00
$3,692.00
1926 - F. GAVINA & SONS,
INC
011-040-435-522000
Invoice Total:
$3,692.00 COFFEE SUPPLIES
$3,692.00
4309844
5285
230248
7485 - FORENSIC NURSE
SPECIALIST, INC
011-030-300-529215
Invoice Total:
$1,200.00 SART EXAM
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
4181 - FRANCHISE TAX
BOARD
011-000-000-210260 $50.00 GARNISHMENT 030923
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
Invoice Total:
011-010-140-529215
Invoice Total:
$50.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610607 $50.00
5875 - FRANCISCO M
GAVINA, JR
$100.00 VCF ATTENDANCE STIPEND
$100.00
111622
610608 $100.00
399 - GARVEY EQUIPMENT
COMPANY
011-040-420-522000
Invoice Total:
$335.18 SUPPLIES & PARTS
$335.18
151606 230017
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610609
610610
$335.18
$750.50
7107 - GEOTAB USA, INC 011-040-420-529000 $750.50 GPS SERVICES
$750.50
IN332099 CS-1475
Invoice Total:
1712 - GRAINGER, CO
1712 - GRAINGER, CO
056-060-600-522000
Invoice Total:
055-050-555-522000
Invoice Total:
$229.05 SUPPLIES
$229.05
$353.46 TRAFFIC CONES
$353.46
9553822348
9553372526
230075
230056
3/9/2023 610611 $582.51
7496 - HARRINGTON
GEOTECHNICAL
058-070-700-660000 $1,752.00 COMPACTION TEST 22142 20230020
FI-0040
Invoice Total:$1,752.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610612
610613
$1,752.00
$1,575.00
3065 - HDL COREN & CONE 011-010-130-529215
Invoice Total:
$1,575.00 PROPERTY TAX MANAGEMENT
$1,575.00
SIN022406
3065 - HDL COREN & CONE 011-010-130-529215 $1,575.00 PROPERTY TAX MANAGEMENT SIN025009
SIN023373
FI-0040
FI-0040
Invoice Total:
3065 - HDL COREN & CONE 011-010-130-529215
$1,575.00
$17,180.00 PARCEL TAX PROCESSING
Invoice Total:$17,180.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610614
610615
$18,755.00
6927 - HECTOR MORFIN 011-020-200-529225 $100.00 GREEN VERNON COMMISSION 122122
ATTENDANCE STIPEND
Invoice Total:$100.00
$100.00
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
7165 - IAM PACIFIC
WELLNESS, INC
011-040-415-529000
Invoice Total:
$697.21 EQUIPMENT REPAIR 79755
$697.21
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610617 $697.21
1315 - JEFFREY GRAVES 011-010-120-513035
Invoice Total:
$1,100.00 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE 030723
REIMBURSEMENT
$1,100.00
610618 $1,100.00
7412 - JOSEPH SYSTEMS INC 011-010-110-529210 $240.00 CLOUD SUPPORT SERVICES FOR IT 17270
17289
17253
17357
17304
IT-0186
IT-0186
IT-0186
IT-0186
IT-0186
Invoice Total:
7412 - JOSEPH SYSTEMS INC 011-010-110-529210
$240.00
$160.00 CLOUD SUPPORT SERVICES FOR IT
Invoice Total:
7412 - JOSEPH SYSTEMS INC 011-010-110-529210
$160.00
$1,120.00 CLOUD SUPPORT SERVICES FOR IT
Invoice Total:
7412 - JOSEPH SYSTEMS INC 011-010-110-529210
$1,120.00
$640.00 CLOUD SUPPORT SERVICES FOR IT
Invoice Total:
7412 - JOSEPH SYSTEMS INC 011-010-110-529210
$640.00
$160.00 CLOUD SUPPORT SERVICES FOR IT
Invoice Total:$160.00
3/9/2023 610619 $2,320.00
971 - KEVIN J SALES 095-095-905-705000-$2,180.00 SEWC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 01/23 2617
Invoice Total:$2,180.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610620
610621
$2,180.00
$109.05
171 - L&M FOOTWEAR 055-050-580-524000 $109.05 WORK BOOTS
$109.05
42450IN 230063
IT-0153
Invoice Total:
1792 - LA COUNTY
ASSESSOR OFFICE
011-010-110-529110
Invoice Total:
$50.00 PARCEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
$50.00
23ASRE131
10951282
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610622
610623
$50.00
3272 - LANGUAGE LINE
SERVICES, INC
011-030-300-529220
Invoice Total:
$56.60 FEBRUARY LANGUAGE
INTERPRETATION
$56.60
$56.60
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
3342 - LIBERTY 011-030-300-529000 $537.00 SHOOTING RANGE MAINTENANCE 564 PD-0183
MANUFACTURING, INC 02/23
Invoice Total:$537.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610624 $537.00
7536 - LISA WIRTZ 011-010-120-529215 $60.00 LIVESCAN REIMBURSEMENT
$60.00
022423
63271
Invoice Total:
610625
610626
610627
610628
$60.00
$350.00
$500.00
$100.00
2361 - LITTLEJOHN
REULAND CORP
058-070-700-529000 $350.00 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
$350.00
LP-0746
Invoice Total:
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
138 - LOS ANGELES COUNTY 011-030-300-529550
POLICE CHIEFS'
$500.00 2023 ANNUAL DUES
$500.00
022822
122122
P64501
Invoice Total:
6998 - MARTIN PEREZ 011-020-200-529225
Invoice Total:
$100.00 GREEN VERNON COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE STIPEND
$100.00
3231 - MARX BROS FIRE
EXTINGUISHER CO INC
011-040-415-529000
Invoice Total:
$4,982.60 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE - YE CS-1522
$4,982.60
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610629
610630
$4,982.60
$100.00
7223 - MICHELLE YBARRA 011-010-140-529215 $100.00 VCF ATTENDANCE STIPEND
$100.00
111622
Invoice Total:
6203 - MRC SMART
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
011-010-110-529110 $2,670.33 MANAGED PRINT SERVICES IN3294591
IN3235315
IN3168347
IT-0141
IT-0141
IT-0141
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-529110
$2,670.33
$2,368.99 MANAGED PRINT SERVICES6203 - MRC SMART
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-529110
$2,368.99
$2,344.30 MANAGED PRINT SERVICES6203 - MRC SMART
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Invoice Total:$2,344.30
3/9/2023 610631 $7,383.62
309 - NAPA AUTO PARTS
309 - NAPA AUTO PARTS
011-040-420-522000
Invoice Total:
011-040-420-522000
$199.28 AUTO PARTS
$199.28
$35.02 AUTO PARTS
177365
177851
230203
230203
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
Invoice Total:
011-040-420-522000
Invoice Total:
$35.02
$219.03 AUTO PARTS
$219.03
309 - NAPA AUTO PARTS 177372
030723
230203
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610632 $453.33
1148 - NORMAN SUTHERLIN 011-010-120-513035 $1,613.04 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
REIMBURSEMENT
Invoice Total:$1,613.04
610633 $1,613.04
6475 - ONEPOINT HUMAN
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
011-010-110-522010 $215.00 TIME TRACKING 71530
72261
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-522010
$215.00
$215.00 TIME TRACKING6475 - ONEPOINT HUMAN
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-522000
Invoice Total:
$215.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610634
610635
$430.00
1943 - PLUMBING &
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
$1,182.25 PLUMBING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
$1,182.25
S1276863001 230031
$1,182.25
159 - PRYOR LEARNING
SOLUTIONS, INC
159 - PRYOR LEARNING
SOLUTIONS, INC
159 - PRYOR LEARNING
SOLUTIONS, INC
055-050-586-529670-
055-050-550-529670
055-050-555-529670
Invoice Total:
$3,184.00 TRAINING & SEMINAR
$199.00 TRAINING & SEMINAR
$1,592.00 TRAINING & SEMINAR
$4,975.00
304036
304036
304036
230256
230256
230256
3/9/2023 610636 $4,975.00
$1,325.18
1457 - QUINN COMPANY
1457 - QUINN COMPANY
011-040-420-522000
Invoice Total:
011-040-420-529000
Invoice Total:
$1,258.24 PARTS
$1,258.24
PC810973305
PC810973637
230257
230259$66.94 FREIGHT CHARGES
$66.94
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610637
610638
5142 - RADIN
CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICAL
011-010-120-513035 $20.00 MEDICAL SERVICES / B.
MALKENHORST ACCT NO 8469
120322
Invoice Total:$20.00
$20.00
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
805 - RIO HONDO COLLEGE 011-010-120-529905
Invoice Total:
$100.00 AGILITY TRAINING (PAT)
$100.00
F22436ZURN
122122
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610639 $100.00
6717 - RONIT DAHAN-EDRY 011-020-200-529225
Invoice Total:
$100.00 GREEN VERNON COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE STIPEND
$100.00
610640 $100.00
6717 - RONIT DAHAN-EDRY 011-010-140-529215
Invoice Total:
$100.00 VCF ATTENDANCE STIPEND 111622
$100.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610641
610642
$100.00
$86.00
7539 - SALVADOR RAMOS 011-010-120-529215 $86.00 LIVESCAN REIMBURSEMENT
$86.00
013023
Invoice Total:
6897 - SCANTRON
CORPORATION
011-010-110-529110
Invoice Total:
$893.00 HARDWARE SUPPORT
$893.00
15121138 IT-0191
230133
230023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610643
610644
610645
610646
$893.00
$2,864.30
$737.48
7003 - SOUTHWEST VALVE
& EQUIPMENT, INC
058-070-700-522000
Invoice Total:
$2,864.30 TEMPORARY FLUSHING UNIT
$2,864.30
9107
6305 - STARBOARD TACK
SUPPLY INC
011-040-415-522000
Invoice Total:
$737.48 PLUMBING SUPPLIES
$737.48
S1383877003
287 - STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL
055-050-586-520230-
Invoice Total:
$1,738.00 ANNUAL STORM WATER PERMIT FEE SW0249345
$1,738.00
$1,738.00
6985 - THE TERMINIX
INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
011-040-415-529000 $156.00 PEST CONTROL SERVICES 430637529 CS-1408
CS-1304
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-529000
Invoice Total:
$156.00
3/9/2023 610647 $156.00
6132 - THYSSENKRUPP
ELEVATOR CORPORATION
$669.00 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE 3007000300
$669.00
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
3/9/2023 610648 $669.00
282 - TRI-CITY MUTUAL
WATER COMPANY
011-030-305-526000 $225.00 ACCOUNT NO. 350.09 HYDRANT 120122
010123
Invoice Total:
011-030-305-526000
$225.00
282 - TRI-CITY MUTUAL
WATER COMPANY
$225.00 ACCOUNT NO. 350.09 HYDRANT
Invoice Total:
055-050-570-529000
Invoice Total:
$225.00
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610649
610650
$450.00
2886 - WALTERS
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC, CO
$2,360.92 PARTS - STARTER
$2,360.92
S122418396.001 230220
$2,360.92
7489 - WEA CA PC
7489 - WEA CA PC
011-020-200-529225
Invoice Total:
011-020-200-529225
Invoice Total:
$6,454.24 HEALTH OFFICER SERVICES
$6,454.24
$6,298.91 HEALTH OFFICER SERVICES
$6,298.91
INV0054
INV0055
HD-0054
HD-0054
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
3/9/2023
610651
610652
610653
610654
$12,753.15
$2,014.04
$3,465.00
$2,333.24
3103 - WEATHERPROOFING 011-040-415-529000 $2,014.04 ROOF LEAK REPAIR
$2,014.04
96978478
16443
CS-1461
CS-1348
IT-0141
230035
TECHNOLOGIES, INC
Invoice Total:
7064 - WEIDNER 011-040-430-660000 $3,465.00 GATEWAY SIGNAGE CONCEPTUAL
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE DESIGN
Invoice Total:$3,465.00
743 - XEROX CORPORATION 011-010-110-529110
Invoice Total:
$2,333.24 MANAGED PRINT SERVICES
$2,333.24
3805473
989221153 - ZUMAR INDUSTRIES, 011-040-430-522000 $2,290.62 SIGN REPLACEMENT SUPPLIES
$2,290.62
INC
Invoice Total:
3/9/2023 610655
610656
$2,290.62
$130.80
4239 - HSA BANK 055-000-000-112011 $130.80 EMPLOYEE MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION 031323
Invoice Total:$130.80
3/14/2023
6667 - MEGA RENOVATION, 011-040-410-660000 $17,400.00 CITY HOUSING REMODEL 2673 20230126
INC
Invoice Total:$17,400.00
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
6667 - MEGA RENOVATION, 011-040-410-660000 $12,413.10 CITY HOUSING REMODEL 2633
2028
2672
2632
2027
2634
2029
20230126
20230126
20230126
20230126
20230126
20230126
20230126
INC
Invoice Total:$12,413.10
$4,517.90 CITY HOUSING REMODEL6667 - MEGA RENOVATION, 011-040-410-660000
INC
Invoice Total:$4,517.90
$2,540.00 CITY HOUSING REMODEL6667 - MEGA RENOVATION, 011-040-410-660000
INC
Invoice Total:$2,540.00
$25,265.00 CITY HOUSING REMODEL6667 - MEGA RENOVATION, 011-040-410-660000
INC
Invoice Total:$25,265.00
$9,242.25 CITY HOUSING REMODEL6667 - MEGA RENOVATION, 011-040-410-660000
INC
Invoice Total:$9,242.25
$28,990.00 CITY HOUSING REMODEL6667 - MEGA RENOVATION, 011-040-410-660000
INC
Invoice Total:$28,990.00
$4,274.70 CITY HOUSING REMODEL6667 - MEGA RENOVATION, 011-040-410-660000
INC
Invoice Total:$4,274.70
3/14/2023
3/14/2023
3/14/2023
610657 $104,642.95
$1,665.00
$774.00
7548 - MELISSA'S WORLD
VARIETY
011-000-000-199999 $1,665.00 BUSINESS LICENSE OVERPAYMENT 021523
020823
REFUND
Invoice Total:$1,665.00
610658
610659
7549 - TREVES TRADING LLC 011-000-000-199999 $774.00 BUSINESS LICENSE OVERPAYMENT
REFUND
Invoice Total:$774.00
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
055-050-580-526010
Invoice Total:
055-050-580-526010
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
Invoice Total:
$255.09 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391053027
$255.09
$253.82 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391053027
$253.82
$214.75 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391060354
$214.75
$2,063.86 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391053028
$2,063.86
19033731
19183412
19183846
19183413
19033833055-050-580-526010 $24.20 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391055763
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
Invoice Total:
055-050-580-526010
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
Invoice Total:
055-050-580-526010
Invoice Total:
055-050-580-526010
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
Invoice Total:
$24.20
1948 - AT&T $24.04 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391055763
$24.04
$23.85 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391054023
$23.85
$24.04 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391053440
$24.04
$696.77 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391053030
$696.77
$692.12 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391053030
$692.12
$48.08 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 939053026
$48.08
$1,365.77 SERVICE CHARGES BAN 9391053029
$1,365.77
19183514
19179115
19221577
19033734
19183415
19183411
19183414
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
610682 $5,686.39
1948 - AT&T 055-050-590-526010
Invoice Total:
$152.00 SERVICE PERIOD 12/22-01/23 ACCT 1640316708
NO. 8310000922427
$152.00
610683 $152.00
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
1948 - AT&T
011-010-110-526010 $1,001.06 SERVICE PERIOD 08/22-09/22 ACCT 092022(2)
102222
082022
111522
NO 323587-17185411
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
$1,001.06
$1,000.71 SERVICE PERIOD 09/22-10/22 ACCT
NO 323587-17185411
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
$1,000.71
$941.42 SERVICE PERIOD 07/22-08/22 ACCT
NO 323587-17185411
Invoice Total:
011-010-110-526010
$941.42
$633.32 SERVICE PERIOD 10/22-11/22 ACCT
NO 323587-17185411
Invoice Total:$633.32
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
610684
610685
$3,576.51
4860 - CLEANSTREET, LLC 011-040-430-529000 $27,162.29 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES 02/23
$27,162.29
105416CS
647242
CS-1434
230050
Invoice Total:
$27,162.29
310 - CRAIG WELDING
SUPPLY, CO
055-050-586-522000-$26.99 WELDING SUPPLIES
Invoice Total:$26.99
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
310 - CRAIG WELDING
SUPPLY, CO
055-050-586-522000-$57.00 WELDING SUPPLIES 647201
647462
230050
230025
Invoice Total:
011-040-435-522000
$57.00
$267.78 WELDING SUPPLIES310 - CRAIG WELDING
SUPPLY, CO
Invoice Total:$267.78
3/16/2023 610686 $351.77
1336 - CURRENT
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
058-070-700-660000 $466.36 SUPPLIES 277110
277612
277611
277613
277614
230037
230026
230026
230026
230026
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-522000
$466.36
$58.21 SUPPLIES1336 - CURRENT
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-522000
$58.21
1336 - CURRENT
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
$6,539.59 SUPPLIES & PARTS
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-522000
$6,539.59
$134.39 SUPPLIES1336 - CURRENT
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-522000
$134.39
$145.14 SUPPLIES1336 - CURRENT
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
Invoice Total:$145.14
3/16/2023 610687 $7,343.69
6379 - GATEWAY SANTA FE 011-400-000-400900 $134.78 SPECIAL PARCEL TAX REFUND 6302-031523
INTERNATIONAL 015-016 FY21-22
Invoice Total:$134.78
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
610688
610689
$134.78
$98.12
1712 - GRAINGER, CO 058-070-700-660000 $98.12 SUPPLIES
$98.12
9549902998
344509
230040
230087
Invoice Total:
7404 - INSIGHT SERVICES,
INC
055-050-586-529000-$378.00 OIL SAMPLES
Invoice Total:$378.00
3/16/2023 610690 $378.00
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
7412 - JOSEPH SYSTEMS INC 011-010-110-529210 $1,520.00 CLOUD SUPPORT SERVICES FOR IT
$1,520.00
17182 IT-0186
Invoice Total:
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
610691 $1,520.00
5863 - LETICIA LOPEZ 059-450-800-450050 $608.09 REIMB. INTERNET CHARGES 10/21 -031323
27086124
02/23
Invoice Total:$608.09
610692
610693
$608.09
$330.75
6520 - MATHESON TRI-GAS, 055-050-586-520230-
INC
$330.75 SPECIALTY GASES
$330.75
LP-0790
Invoice Total:
6520 - MATHESON TRI-GAS, 055-050-586-520230-$3,721.98 SPECIALTY GASES 27083296
27083291
LP-0790
LP-0790
INC
Invoice Total:$3,721.98
$470.08 SPECIALTY GASES6520 - MATHESON TRI-GAS, 055-050-586-520230-
INC
Invoice Total:$470.08
3/16/2023 610694 $4,192.06
4122 - MIDWEST MOTOR
SUPPLY CO. INC.
011-040-420-522000 $275.63 LIGHT BAR
$275.63
100824301 230271
Invoice Total:
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
610695
610696
$275.63
$218.08
309 - NAPA AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 $218.08 AUTO PARTS
$218.08
177375 230203
230020
230020
Invoice Total:
5934 - O'REILLY AUTO
ENTERPRISES, LLC
011-040-420-522000 $190.26 AUTO PARTS 3049452798
3049453036
Invoice Total:
011-040-420-522000
$190.26
5934 - O'REILLY AUTO
ENTERPRISES, LLC
$0.64 AUTO PARTS
Invoice Total:
055-050-586-529000-
Invoice Total:
$0.64
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
610697
610698
$190.90
$919.62
7252 - PURE PROCESS
FILTRATION, INC
$919.62 FILTER SUPPLIES
$919.62
80181
1033
230068
7545 - SITEREP 011-040-430-660000 $7,000.00 PIPE & CONCRETE REMOVAL 20230111
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES,
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
APRIL 04, 2023
Vendor Name Account Invoice
Amount
Description Invoice #PO # or
Contract #
Payment
Date
Payment #Payment
Amount
Invoice Total:$7,000.00
3/16/2023 610699 $7,000.00
6985 - THE TERMINIX
INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
011-040-415-529000 $69.00 PEST CONTROL SERVICES 427446032
428559574
CS-1408
CS-1408
Invoice Total:
011-040-415-529000
$69.00
6985 - THE TERMINIX $142.00 PEST CONTROL SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
Invoice Total:
011-020-200-529225
Invoice Total:
$142.00
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
610700
610701
$211.00
$460.00
$730.00
6997 - TRINITY
CONSULTANTS, INC
$460.00 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL 1380293
6398
20230057
CS-1468
CS-1450
CONSULTING SERVICES
$460.00
6867 - WEST COAST
HYDRAULIC LIFT REPAIR
011-040-420-529000
Invoice Total:
$730.00 GARAGE LIFT INSPECTIONS
$730.00
3/16/2023
3/16/2023
610702
610703
6372 - XPRESS WASH, INC 011-040-420-529000 $1,664.00 CAR WASH SERVICES
$1,664.00
16017
Invoice Total:
$1,664.00
TOTAL EARLY CHECKS $421,970.87
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CITY OF VERNON
OPERATING ACCOUNT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 106
MARCH 04, 2023
RECAP BY FUND
FUND ELECTRONIC TOTAL EARLY CHECKS TOTAL GRAND TOTAL
011 ‐ GENERAL
055 ‐ LIGHT & POWER
056 ‐ NATURAL GAS
058 ‐ WATER
059 ‐ FIBER
095 ‐ SEWC JPA
$146,162.72
2,066,133.17
2,184.19
317,576.73
1,955.78
‐
$386,816.90
24,904.92
273.68
$532,979.62
2,091,038.09
2,457.87
324,764.01
2,563.87
7,187.28
608.09
2,180.00 2,180.00
$2,534,012.59 $421,970.87 $2,955,983.46
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Item 5 Page 32 of 32
City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department:Public Works
Submitted by:Rosa Garibay, Permit Technician
Subject
Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation
Receive and file the February 2023 Building Report.
Background
The attached building report consists of total issued permits, major projects, demolition permits,
new building permits, and certificates of occupancy status reports for the month of February
2023.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Public Works Department February 2023 Building Report
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Item 6 Page 1 of 11
Construction
Value
Number of
Permits
Year to Date
Value
Year to Date
Permits
Construction
Value
Number of
Permits
Year to Date
Value
Year to Date
Permits
Permit
Difference
Valuation
Difference
January 1,813,324$ 29 1,813,324$ 29 2,905,362$ 29 2,905,362$ 29 0%60%
February 2,895,873$ 31 4,709,197$ 60 7,609,375$ 39 10,514,737$ 68 13%123%
March 4,291,667$ 42 9,000,864$ 102
April 5,714,278$ 37 14,715,141$ 139
May 14,819,034$ 31 29,534,176$ 170
June 4,717,348$ 40 34,251,524$ 210
July 3,142,154$ 32 37,393,677$ 242
August 12,576,749$ 59 49,970,426$ 301
September 18,150,011$ 59 68,120,437$ 360
October 6,149,088$ 53 74,269,525$ 413
November 2,912,883$ 38 77,182,407$ 451
December 1,673,193$ 16 78,855,600$ 467
2022 2023 Year to Date
Monthly Report Summary
City of Vernon
Building Division
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
$-
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
$18,000,000
$20,000,000
Monthly
2022 Construction Value 2023 Construction Value
2022 Number of Permits 2023 Number of Permits
0
100
200
300
400
500
$-
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
$90,000,000
Year to Date
2022 Year to Date Value 2023 Year to Date Value
2022 Year to Date Permits 2023 Year to Date Permits
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Item 6 Page 2 of 11
Value
17
1
5
7
7
2
39
68
60
89
$4,709,197.00
$1,813,324.00 29
29
$10,514,737.40
$6,522,521.00
Plumbing $6,500.00
FEBRUARY 2023 TOTALS
PREVIOUS MONTHS TOTAL
YEAR TO DATE TOTAL
FEBRUARY 2022 TOTALS
PREVIOUS MONTHS TOTAL
PRIOR YEAR TO DATE TOTAL
$7,609,375.40
$2,905,362
Industrial - Remodel $1,062,362.00
Mechanical $470,403.00
Miscellaneous $1,266,783.40
City of Vernon
Building Department
Monthly Report from 2/1/2023 to 2/28/2023
Type # of Permits
Electrical $1,801,108.00
Grading $3,002,219.00
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City of Vernon
Building Department
Major Projects from 2/1/2023 to 2/28/2023
Valuations > 20,000
Permit No. Project Address DescriptionTenant Job Value
Electrical
B-2021-4701 4201 FRUITLAND AVE 150000Electrical power distrbution and
control panels6304027018APN
B-2023-5802 2900 AYERS AVE 100000Installing electrical for (2) large
microwaves6304001020APN
B-2022-5694 4801 50TH ST 148800Building 50 - Install new emissions
control equipment and minor
alterations for improved airflow.
6304013029APN
B-2022-5689 2570 25TH ST 548008Install *521) (n) solar panels on (e)
warehouse rooftop. 335.340 KW
(DC rating)
5168025032APN
B-2022-5640 5353 DOWNEY RD 100000Install 800A power feed to new fire
suppression skid.6310002029APN
B-2022-5521 2528 SANTA FE AVE 35000(3) New sub panels, new lighting,
power to refrigeration equipment.5168026001APN
B-2022-5526 4885 52ND PL 690000Electrical - construct new one story
concrete tilt up warehouse facility
with electrical services.
6314022009APN
7 $1,771,808.00Record(s)
Grading
B-2022-5520 5801 2ND ST 3002219Redevelopment of site with new
warehouse and associated
improvements
6308018023APN
1 $3,002,219.00Record(s)
Industrial - Remodel
B-2022-5289 3810 SANTA FE AVE 600000Convert existing two story building
and site to enterprise Rent-A-Car
truck rental facility.
6302019019APN
B-2022-5471 2555 CHAMBERS ST 293362New holding cooler: 8,054 SF.
Vestibule cooler 972 SF.6308008030APN
B-2023-5754 2200 27TH ST 1500001,460 ft 2 tenant improvement (TI)
at existing facility. TI will consist of
adding a new cooler from the
corner of cooler #2 to the existing
concrete tilt up and back to the
west end of the building.
6302007026APN
3 $1,043,362.00Record(s)
Mechanical
1
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Item 6 Page 4 of 11
Permit No. Project Address DescriptionTenant Job Value
B-2022-5666 5600 ALAMEDA ST 144000Replacement of old evaporative
condenser with new unit and
modification of equip support for
the replacement unit for existing
R22 system
6308017040APN
B-2023-5720 3152 BANDINI BLVD 25000Installation of HVAC package unit
and associated ductwork for
bathroom building.
6303007021APN
B-2021-4446 5100 BOYLE AVE 287653Install 10 glycol coils inside staging
room, hallway, dock and
processing rooms
6303028014APN
3 $456,653.00Record(s)
Miscellaneous
B-2021-4443 5100 BOYLE AVE 833000New structural steel & fan coil units
in existing warehouse6303028014APN
B-2022-5644 4933 LOMA VISTA AVE 50000Installation of interior storage racks
into an existing faclility6304026029APN
B-2022-5496 4731 FRUITLAND 83581.4Installation of roof mounted solar
photovoltaic system. (263)
HANWHA Q Cells. Q Peak duo.
LG7.2. 400 modules & (263)
solaredge P401 DC otpmizer (2)
solar edge 5E50KUS (208V)
interter(s)
6304013024APN
B-2022-5667 5600 ALAMEDA ST 100000Replacement of old evaporative
condenser with new unit and
modification of equip support for
the replacement unit for existing
R22 system
6308017040APN
B-2023-5752 2905 50TH ST 60000demolition of three wall openings
6303024010APN
B-2022-5707 2570 25TH ST 137002Install (621) (n) solar panels on (e)
warehouse rooftop. 335.340 kw (dc
rating).
5168025032APN
6 $1,263,583.40Record(s)
2
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Permit No. Project Address DescriptionTenant Job Value
20 $7,537,625.40PermitsTotal Valuation:
3
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None.
City of Vernon
Building Department
Demolition Report - February 2023
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None
City of Vernon
Building Department
New Buildings Report - February 2023
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4600
APN 6303026006
6303004039
C-2023-1998 3320 LEONIS BLVD House of Layouts Digital fabric printing 385.00
34400
APN 6304015013
C-2023-2012 3600 SOTO ST LAMG DBA Salad Farm install 3 duplex
receptacles (120v)
385.00 1400
APN
6308002022
C-2023-2011 4770 DISTRICT BLVD Kember Flooring, Inc.fabrication and
storage of cabinets
885.00
5000
APN 6303002013
C-2023-2010 5001 SOTO ST Barcel USA, LLC inbound and
outbound of
packaged snack
products.
1,207.00 118714
APN
6309026019
C-2023-2009 3119 BANDINI BLVD Direct Source Distributors Storage of
shampoo,
deodorant, paper,
detergent, etc.
385.00
3100
APN 6308002014
C-2023-2008 5525 SOTO ST Capital Logistics Third party logistics.
Warehousing,
shipping and
receiving of apparel.
1,207.00 130000
APN
6308009028
C-2023-2007 4601 SOTO ST Tex Trading Corporation warehousing of
fabric
385.00
312
APN 6308009028
C-2023-2006 4621 PACIFIC BLVD Korbon International Inc.international/U.S.
Sales/marketing for
the company named
Korbon Co, Ltd.
385.00 312
APN
6309007011
C-2023-2005 4621 PACIFIC BLVD BioActs USA Inc.international/U.S.
Sales/marketing for
the company named
BioActs
385.00
19760
APN 6302009030
C-2023-2004 5704 SANTA FE AVE Drop Inc. DBA The Air Horn
Guys
office, warehouse,
and assembly of
products
385.00 1000
APN
6303028003
C-2023-2003 2800 ALAMEDA ST Horn Foods warehouse/distributi
on of food related
product
885.00
95012
APN 6302009028
C-2023-2002 3121 FRUITLAND AV Javier's Catering Trucks,
Inc.
truck service and
repairs
885.00 20675
APN
6302003021
C-2023-2000 1840 27TH ST Vernon Sales, Inc.warehousing of
general
merchandise.
Pulling orders and
loading trucks for
delivery
Thru address: 1820,
1840, 1842, and
1844 27th Street
1,046.00
Fees Paid Square Feet
C-2023-1999 2525 27TH ST Flamingo Fashion women's clothing
warehousing
885.00 17000
APN
City of Vernon
Certificate of Occupancy
Applications Date From 2/1/2023 to 2/28/2023
Issued Permit No. Project Address Tenant Description
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Item 6 Page 9 of 11
Total Fees 11,126.0016Permits
2
1200
APN 6303004039
Total for Certificate of Occupancy:11,126.00 512,485.00
6304003001
C-2023-2013 3666 SOTO ST Raee G Cafe restaurant 385.00
C-2023-2001 4170 BANDINI BLVD Orbit Industries, Inc.Warehousing and
distribution of
electric supplies
1,046.00 60000
APN
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Item 6 Page 10 of 11
Permit
2/1/2023
2/2/2023
2/8/2023
2/8/2023
2/15/2023
2/23/2023
2/27/2023
2/28/2023
Total Fees 7,465.008Permits
1
4600
APN 6303026006
Total for Certificate of Occupancy:7,465.00 191,343.00
6308010040
C-2023-1998 3320 LEONIS BLVD House of Layouts Digital fabric printing 385.00
45000
APN 6310027050
C-2023-1979 5014 HAMPTON ST Blithe LA, Inc.Warehousing and
distribution of
garments
1,770.00 10164
APN
5168023019
C-2020-1429 6074 MALBURG WAY Saitex USA LLC Manufacturing of
jeans
885.00
46510
APN 6308016042
C-2022-1883 2590 HARRIETT ST J.C. Produce Inc.Warehousing and
distribution of
produce
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distribution of
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warehouse space
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California Corporation
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distribution of
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City of Vernon
Certificate of Occupancy
Issued Date From 2/1/2023 to 2/28/2023
Issued Project Address Tenant Description
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Department:City Clerk
Submitted by:Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Subject
City of Vernon Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
review, because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan acts as a guide for hazard
mitigation strategies but does not implement any specific project, action, or funding; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 adopting the City of Vernon 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Background
In 2021, the City initiated the preparation of the update to the 2004 City of Vernon Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan, which addresses natural and human-caused hazards that may impact
the community. This update to the former plan has evolved into the 2023 City of Vernon Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Preparation of the LHMP is governed by the Stafford Act, as
amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). These requirements ensure that a
community focuses on the reduction of loss of life and property, human suffering, and economic
disruption, as well as provides disaster assistance for costs resulting from natural disasters.
While the LHMP is intended to function independently, the State of California adopted Assembly
Bill 2140 (codified as Government Code Section 65302.6), which recommends incorporation of
the LHMP into the General Plan Safety Element, so both documents are internally consistent
and reinforce how hazards are addressed and risk is mitigated within the City.
This is the City’s first update to the LHMP since 2004. Under the requirements of DMA 2000, an
LHMP must be updated and approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
every five years to maintain eligibility for federal grant opportunities under the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMGP), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and Building Resilient Infrastructure
and Communities (BRIC) programs. These funding opportunities become available annually, or
as a result of a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
One of the many requirements to receive State and Federal approval includes incorporating
community feedback, as well as, developing a robust planning team of key community
stakeholders with expertise on local hazards. The planning team consisted of key stakeholders
from City departments, and key stakeholders versed in the issues surrounding hazards in
Vernon.
The first planning meeting took place in August 2021. Subsequent meetings and plan
development continued through August 2022.
The 2023 Vernon LHMP assesses the significant natural and human-caused hazards that may
affect the City and its inhabitants. The plan evaluates these relevant hazards, assesses the
population and potentially vulnerable structures, and recommends mitigation strategies and
actions to be implemented in the future to reduce these vulnerabilities and aid in creating a more
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resilient community. These future mitigation actions include policies, programs, projects, and
tools to implement over the long term to reduce future economic, infrastructure and personal
property losses community wide.
The plan was presented to City Council on September 6, 2022, as the plan was released for
public review. The City did not receive any comments on the Public Review Draft LHMP. The
plan was then sent to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for its review and
approval. CalOES completed review and transmitted the document to FEMA for its review and
approval. On March 9, 2023, FEMA transmitted the “Approvable Pending Adoption” letter that
allows the City to adopt this plan starting the 5-year implementation period.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report, although, the creation and implementation
of the mitigation strategies and actions developed within the plan will increase the City’s
development of risk reduction programs and improvements which can ultimately reduce
significant costs associated with future disaster response and recovery within the City.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2023-05
2. 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
ADOPTING THE 2023 CITY OF VERNON LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. The City of Vernon recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and
property within our community and has prepared a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
update in compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
B.City Council adoption of a current LHMP will make the City eligible to receive
earmarked mitigation grant funding, as well as eligible to apply for additional federal
mitigation grants.
C.City staff has collaborated with numerous partner agencies and hazard experts
to develop the LHMP.
D.City officials designated in the LHMP are authorized and directed to prepare
future revisions and plan maintenance required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and submit them to the
City Council for approval for a period of five (5) years from the date of this resolution.
E.On March 9, 2023, FEMA determined the plan to be eligible for final approval
pending its adoption by the Vernon City Council.
F. The LHMP has been prepared in compliance with California Government Code
Sections 8685.9 and 65302.6, which ensures the plan will be integrated with the City of
Vernon General Plan Safety Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon finds and determines that the
above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds that this action
is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it is an
administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan acts as a guide for hazard
mitigation strategies but does not implement any specific project, action, or funding.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby approves the Vernon
2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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SECTION 5.The respective officials identified in the LHMP are hereby
directed to pursue implementation of the recommended actions assigned to them.
SECTION 6. In compliance with Government Code Sections 8685.9 and
65302.6, the City Council instructs staff to include the following text into the General
Plan Safety Element:
“The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the City of Vernon planning area was
developed in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) and
followed FEMA’s 2011 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan guidance. The LHMP
incorporates a process where hazards are identified and profiled, the people and
facilities at risk are analyzed, and mitigation actions are developed to reduce or
eliminate hazard risk. The implementation of these mitigation actions, which include
both short-term and long-term strategies, involve planning, policy changes,
programs, projects, and other activities. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan can be
found on the City’s website at www.cityofvernon.org.”
SECTION 7. All resolutions or parts of resolutions not consistent with or in
conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED April 4, 2023.
________________________
LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ZAYNAH N. MOUSSA, City Attorney
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 – Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
Plan Purpose and Authority ..................................................................................................... 1
FEDERAL AUTHORITY ............................................................................................................................... 2
STATE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 2
Plan Organization and Use ........................................................................................................................ 3
Previous City LHMP ................................................................................................................................... 4
Plan Goals .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Planning Process ....................................................................................................................................... 5
HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING COMMITTEE ............................................................................................. 5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 7
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT ............................................................................................................................. 9
PLAN REVISION AND ADOPTION ............................................................................................................. 10
PLAN RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2 – Community Profile .............................................................................................. 13
Setting and Location ............................................................................................................................... 13
History ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Demographics ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Race/Ethnicity/Age ................................................................................................................................. 15
Economy and Commute Patterns ........................................................................................................... 18
Development Trends ............................................................................................................................... 19
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA) .................................................................................. 20
WEST SIDE SPECIFIC PLAN ...................................................................................................................... 20
Infrastructure Assessment ...................................................................................................................... 21
ELECTRICITY ......................................................................................................................................... 21
NATURAL GAS ..................................................................................................................................... 21
WATER SERVICES .................................................................................................................................. 22
WASTEWATER ....................................................................................................................................... 22
TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 3 – Risk Assessment ................................................................................................. 25
Hazard Identification ............................................................................................................................... 25
Hazard Scoring and Prioritization ........................................................................................................... 30
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Hazard Profiles ........................................................................................................................................ 32
SEISMIC HAZARDS ................................................................................................................................ 32
DROUGHT ........................................................................................................................................... 40
EPIDEMIC/PANDEMIC ........................................................................................................................... 44
FLOODING .......................................................................................................................................... 49
AIR POLLUTION .................................................................................................................................... 54
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE ............................................................................................................ 56
SEVERE WIND ...................................................................................................................................... 60
DAM FAILURE ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Chapter 4 – Threat and Vulnerability ..................................................................................... 67
Threat Assessment Process ..................................................................................................................... 67
Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern .............................................................................................. 67
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS .................................................................................................................... 69
DATA LIMITATIONS AND NOTES ON VULNERABILITY TABLES .......................................................................... 70
Other Assets ............................................................................................................................................ 70
Threat Profiles ......................................................................................................................................... 71
SEISMIC HAZARDS ................................................................................................................................ 71
DROUGHT ........................................................................................................................................... 75
EPIDEMIC/PANDEMIC ........................................................................................................................... 75
FLOODING .......................................................................................................................................... 76
AIR POLLUTION .................................................................................................................................... 77
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE ............................................................................................................ 78
SEVERE WIND ...................................................................................................................................... 81
DAM FAILURE ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 5 – Hazard Mitigation Strategy ................................................................................. 83
Strategy Development Process ............................................................................................................... 83
Use of Hazard and Threat Assessment ................................................................................................... 83
Capabilities Assessment .......................................................................................................................... 83
Hazard Mitigation Strategies and Actions .............................................................................................. 96
HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS ................................................................................................................. 96
EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL HAZARD MITIGATION ACTIONS ........................................................................ 96
PRIORITIZATION .................................................................................................................................... 98
2004 MITIGATION ACTION PROGRESS .................................................................................................... 98
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National Flood Insurance Program ......................................................................................................... 99
Chapter 6 – Plan Maintenance ............................................................................................. 109
Coordinating Body ................................................................................................................................ 109
Plan Implementation ............................................................................................................................ 110
Plan Maintenance Process .................................................................................................................... 111
PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION ................................................................................................... 111
PLAN UPDATES ................................................................................................................................... 111
CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ........................................................................................................ 113
Point of Contact .................................................................................................................................... 113
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Plan Purpose and Authority
Hazard events can lead to injuries or death, affect the
overall health and safety of a community, damage or destroy
public and private property, harm ecosystems, and disrupt
key services. Although the hazard event itself often gets the
most attention, it is only one part of a larger emergency
management cycle.
Emergency planners and responders can take steps during
the cycle's response, recovery, mitigation, and
preparedness phases to minimize the harm caused by a
disaster. This Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) focuses
on optimizing the mitigation phase of the cycle. Mitigation
involves making a community more resilient to disasters so
that when hazard events do ultimately occur, the
community suffers less damage and can recover more
effectively. It differs from preparedness, which involves
advanced planning for how best to respond when a disaster
occurs or is imminent. For example, a policy to make homes
structurally stronger so they suffer less damage during an
earthquake is a mitigation action, while fully equipping
shelters to accommodate people who lose their homes in
an earthquake is a preparedness action. Some activities
may qualify as both.
The City of Vernon (City), like other communities, could
potentially suffer severe harm from hazard events.
Although large disasters may cause widespread
devastation, minor disasters can have substantial effects
even more. The City cannot make itself completely immune
to hazard events, but this LHMP can help make the
community a safer place to live, work, and visit. This LHMP
provides a comprehensive assessment of the City's threats
from natural and human-caused hazard events and a
coordinated strategy to reduce these threats. It identifies
resources and information to help community members,
City staff, and local officials understand local threats and
make informed decisions. The LHMP can also support
increased coordination and collaboration between the City,
KEY TERMS
HAZARD EVENT: AN EMERGENCY DUE TO
A NATURAL OR HUMAN-CAUSED EVENT
THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE
HARM.
HAZARD MITIGATION: ANY SUSTAINED
ACTION OR SET OF ACTIONS TAKEN TO
REDUCE OR ELIMINATE IMPACTS TO
PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM EVENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH NATURALLY EXISTING
OR HUMAN-CREATED HAZARDS.
RESILIENCE: THE "CAPACITY OF ANY
ENTITY—AN INDIVIDUAL, A COMMUNITY,
AN ORGANIZATION, OR A NATURAL
SYSTEM—TO PREPARE FOR DISRUPTIONS,
TO RECOVER FROM SHOCKS AND
STRESSES, AND TO ADAPT AND GROW
FROM A DISRUPTIVE EXPERIENCE."
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other public agencies, local employers, service providers, community members, and other
key stakeholders.
FEDERAL AUTHORITY
The City is not required to prepare an LHMP, but state and federal regulations encourage it.
The federal Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act, amended by the Disaster
Management Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), creates a federal framework for local hazard
mitigation planning. DMA 2000 states that jurisdictions that wish to be eligible for federal
hazard mitigation grant funding must prepare a hazard mitigation plan that meets a specific
set of guidelines and submit it to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
review and approval. These guidelines are outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title
44, Part 201, and discussed in greater detail in FEMA’s Local Mitigation Planning Handbook
and Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool.
STATE AUTHORITY
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 8685.9 AND 65302.6
California Government Code Section 8685.9 (also known as Assembly Bill 2140) limits the
State of California’s share of disaster relief funds paid out to local governments to 75 percent
of the funds not paid for by federal disaster relief efforts unless the jurisdiction has adopted
a valid hazard mitigation plan consistent with DMA 2000 and has incorporated the hazard
mitigation plan into the jurisdiction’s general plan. The State may cover more than 75 percent
of the remaining disaster relief costs in these cases.
All cities and counties in California must prepare a general plan, which must include a safety
element that addresses various hazard conditions and other public safety issues. As the
community wishes, the safety element may be a stand-alone chapter or incorporated into
another section. California Government Code Section 65302.6 indicates that a community
may adopt an LHMP into its safety element if the LHMP meets applicable state requirements.
This allows communities to use the LHMP to satisfy state requirements for safety elements.
As the General Plan is an overarching long-term plan for community growth and
development, incorporating the LHMP into the General Plan creates a more robust
mechanism for implementing the LHMP.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65302 (G)(4)
California Government Code Section 65302 (g)(4), also known as Senate Bill (SB) 379, requires
that the safety element of a community’s general plan address the hazards created or
exacerbated by climate change. The safety element must identify how climate change is
expected to affect hazard conditions in the community and include measures to adapt and
be more resilient to these anticipated changes.
Because the LHMP can be incorporated into the safety element, including these items in the
LHMP can satisfy the state requirement. SB 379 requires that climate change be addressed
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in the safety element when the LHMP is updated after January 1, 2017, for communities that
already have an LHMP, or by January 1, 2022, for communities without an LHMP.
This LHMP is consistent with current standards and
regulations, as outlined by the California Office of
Emergency Services (Cal OES) and FEMA. It uses the
best available science, and its mitigation
actions/strategies reflect best practices and
community values. It meets the requirements of the
current state and federal guidelines and makes the
City eligible for all appropriate benefits under state
and federal law and practices. Note that while FEMA
is responsible for reviewing and certifying this LHMP,
and Cal OES is responsible for conducting a
preliminary review, it does not grant FEMA or Cal OES
any increased role in the City's governance or
authorize either agency to take any specific action in
the community.
Plan Organization and Use
The Vernon LHMP is both a reference document and
an action plan. It has information and resources to
educate readers and decision-makers about hazard
events and related issues and a comprehensive
strategy that the City and community members can
follow up to improve resilience in the City. The LHMP
is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction. This chapter describes the background of the Plan, its goals
and objectives, and the process used in its development.
Chapter 2: Community Profile. This chapter discusses the history of Vernon, its
physical setting and land use designations, its demographics, and other essential
community characteristics.
Chapter 3: Hazard Assessment. This chapter identifies and describes the hazards that
pose a threat to Vernon and discusses past and future events and the effects of
climate change.
Chapter 4: Vulnerability Assessment. This chapter describes the threat of each hazard
on Vernon’s critical facilities and community members, including socially vulnerable
individuals.
FEMA’s Local Mitigation Planning Handbook,
last updated in 2013, is one of the key guidance
documents for local communities in preparing
hazard mitigation plans.
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Chapter 5: Mitigation Strategy. This chapter lists the mitigation actions to reduce
Vernon’s vulnerability to hazard events and provides an overview of the community’s
existing capabilities to improve hazard resilience.
Chapter 6: Plan Maintenance. This chapter summarizes the process for implementing,
monitoring, and updating the LHMP and opportunities for continued public
involvement.
Previous City LHMP
On October 20, 2004, the Vernon City Council adopted the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
This LHMP conforms to the original Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. On October 20, 2009,
this plan expired, and has not been updated. Since the adoption of this previous plan, the
following programmatic changes have occurred, affecting updates to the City’s plan:
FEMA updated its Guidance for Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Review Tool in 2011, which
includes the following new requirements not covered in the 2004 LHMP:
• Does the Plan describe a process by which local governments will integrate
the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms, such
as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when appropriate?
(Requirement Section 201.6(c)(4)(ii))
• Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development? (Requirement Section
201.6(d)(3))
• Was the plan revised to reflect progress in local mitigation efforts?
(Requirement Section 201.6(d)(3))
• Was the plan revised to reflect changes in priorities? (Requirement Section
201.6(d)(3))
Since then, the City has taken steps to initiate the hazard mitigation planning process. Based
on these circumstances, the City has developed this plan as a Single Jurisdiction Plan update,
which establishes current goals and new priorities, mitigation actions, and strategies that
address current issues and conditions within the City.
Plan Goals
The development of this plan is intended to increase resilience in Vernon broadly. The
following are the overreaching goals developed for the City’s 2023 LHMP Update:
• Protect against threats from natural hazards to life, injury, and property damage for
Vernon residents, visitors, and employees.
• Increase public awareness of potential hazard events.
• Preserve critical services and functions by protecting key facilities and infrastructure.
• Protect natural systems from current and future conditions.
• Coordinate mitigation activities among City departments, neighboring jurisdictions,
and with federal agencies.
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• Prepare for long-term changes in hazard regimes.
These goals were revised from the 2004 plan goals and streamlined for easier use and
understanding by City staff and members of the public.
Planning Process
State and federal guidance for LHMPs do not require that jurisdictions follow a standardized
planning process. FEMA encourages communities to create their own planning process
reflecting local values, goals, and characteristics. FEMA does suggest a general planning
process that follows these general milestones:
The planning process used to create this LHMP is described in detail below.
HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING COMMITTEE
The City established a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (hereafter referred to as the
HMPC). The HMPC is made up of representatives from crucial City departments and
stakeholder members that include representatives from local and regional agencies and
companies that are key to hazard mitigation activities. Given the unique and primarily
industrial/commercial nature of Vernon, a special Joint Committee Meeting was held with
some of the key stakeholders of the City, including the Vernon Business and Industry
Commission, the Green Vernon Commission, the Vernon Housing Commission, and
representative from the Vernon Chamber of Commerce. The City coordinated with Los
Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Disaster Management Area E.
Identify the planning
and the resources it
contains
Build the planning
team
Create an outreach
team
Identify the risks and
threats to the
community
Review the
community's
capabilities
Develop a hazard
mitigation strategy
Review and adopt
the plan
Implement the plan
to create a safe and
resilient community
Keep the plan
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Table 1-1 identifies the members who were invited and/or attended the HMPC Committee
meetings.
Table 1-1: Vernon Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC)
Name Title Department
Lisa Pope (Primary POC) City Clerk City Clerk
Deborah Harrington Interim Deputy City Clerk City Clerk
Abraham Alemu General Manager Vernon Public Utilities
Daniel Wall Director Public Works and Development
Services (Public Works Division)
Fredrick Agyin Director Health & Environmental Control
Michael A. Earl Director of Human
Resources
Human Resources and Risk
Management
Scott Williams Director / City Treasurer Finance/ Treasury
Robert Sousa Chief of Police Vernon Police Dept.
Brandon Gray Captain Vernon Police Dept.
Al Yanagisawa Fire Captain or Fire
Marshal or Designee
Fire Department (LA County
Fire)
Frank Forman Battalion Chief Fire Department (LA County
Fire)
Lilia Hernandez Assistant to City
Administrator
Administration
Angela Kimmey Deputy City Administrator Administration
Lisa Umeda Utilities Compliance
Administrator
Vernon Public Utilities
Jessica Balandran Utilities Compliance
Analyst
Vernon Public Utilities
Aaron Pfannenstiel LHMP Project Manager Atlas Planning Solutions
Suzanne Murray LHMP QA/QC Atlas Planning Solutions
Crystal Stueve LHMP Planner Atlas Planning Solutions
Robert Jackson LHMP Planner Atlas Planning Solutions
The Committee held three meetings throughout the plan development process to lay out the
methods and approach for the Plan, draft and review content, make revisions, and engage
members of the public.
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Committee Meeting #1 (August 25, 2021): The Committee members confirmed the project
goals and the responsibilities of the Committee. They revised the community engagement
and outreach strategy, approved, prioritized the hazards in the Plan, and identified critical
facilities for the threat assessment.
Committee Meeting #2 (February 22, 2022): Members held a detailed discussion about the
results of the hazards assessment and mapping that showed the areas facing an elevated risk.
The Committee also reviewed the hazard prioritization results.
Committee Meeting #3 (March 2, 2022): The Committee reviewed the risk assessment
results to identify the populations and assets that may face more significant harm in a hazard
event. The Committee also discussed potential hazard mitigation actions to address
vulnerabilities, including reviewing the draft mitigation measures, making revisions, and
assigning priorities.
Invitations to Committee meetings, as well as agendas/materials, were provided via email.
Appendix A contains copies of invitations, meeting agendas and sign-in sheets, and other
relevant materials distributed for these meetings.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Under FEMA guidelines, local
hazard mitigation planning
processes should create
opportunities for members of the
public to be involved in plan
development—at a minimum,
during the initial drafting stage
and plan approval. The
Committee chose to go beyond
minimum standards and conduct
more extensive community
outreach to help ensure that the
LHMP reflects community values,
concerns, and priorities. The
Committee developed a
community engagement and outreach strategy to guide all public engagement activities. To
ensure residents and employees were aware of the project, the City created a LHMP Update
Project section on the City’s website. The website included a link to the Hazard Mitigation
Plan Survey. The Vernon Chamber of Commerce also distributed the survey link to the
business owners of Vernon that comprise their members. Appendix B contains a copy of the
digital project flyer and materials shared during a joint commission meeting and the Hazard
Mitigation Plan survey results.
Vernon LHMP Webpage
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
Virtual public meetings were a central component of the City’s engagement efforts. These
meetings provided an opportunity for members of the public to learn about the LHMP
update project. Given the unique characteristics of Vernon’s limited residential population
and the more significant role played in Vernon by the Chamber of Commerce, the public
hearings were conducted with the various commissions within the city, comprised of
appointed local business owners and residents. Notices of each meeting were also
distributed in advance on the City website’s trending topics section, as shown here. These
notices were also sent out to the local businesses currently enrolled as Vernon Chamber of
Commerce members. This was done in accordance with City notification requirements, the
engagement strategy, legal requirements, and best practices.
Public Engagement Opportunity #1 (December 15, 2021): A joint commission meeting with
members of the Green Vernon Commission (GVC), Vernon Housing Commission (VHC), and
the Vernon Business and Industry Commission (BIC). These commissions are composed of
local business owners and residents appointed to their respective commissions.
Participation in this joint commission meeting was outside of the hazard mitigation planning
committee meetings conducted during the plan development process. The meeting
presentation, agenda, and minutes for this opportunity are provided in Appendix B.
Public Engagement Opportunity #2 (September 6, 2022): The Vernon City Council released
the Public Review Draft LHMP at its regularly scheduled meeting. This meeting included a
presentation of the plan and process undertaken and provided opportunities for council
members and the public to ask questions and provide feedback.
Appendix B includes a copy of the digital materials to promote these meetings.
ONLINE ENGAGEMENT
The City recognized that not all community members could attend public meetings and
chose to conduct public engagement through social media and online platforms. To assist
with engagement, the City set up a project website as a simple, one-stop location for
community members to learn about the LHMP. The website included information about
what a LHMP is and why the City prepared one. It had links to materials and LHMP
documents as they became available and allowed public members to receive notifications
about upcoming events.
The City also promoted the planning process through the following online methods:
• A page on the City’s website dedicated to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• A link to take the Vernon Hazards Survey: 2022 Vernon Hazard Mitigation Plan
Survey Link
• Coordination with the Joint Commissions of Vernon, including the Vernon
Business and Industry Commission, the Green Vernon Commission, and the
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Vernon Housing Commission. This coordination was used to engage with
community representatives and community interests.
• Worked with representatives from the Vernon Chamber of Commerce to
disseminate information, raise project awareness amongst the many business
owners and employees of Vernon, and solicit their input and comments on
natural and human-caused hazards within Vernon. Distribution of this
information went out to a mailing that contained over 1,400 email addresses.
A central part of the engagement strategy was an online survey. This survey asked
community members about their experience and familiarity with emergency conditions,
their level of preparedness for future emergencies, and preferred actions for the City to take
to increase resiliency. The City distributed the survey online on the city website under
“Trending Topics.” The survey had responses from 10 individuals, all of which were provided
in English. This response rate is approximately 10% of the City’s current residential
population. A summary of these responses is summarized here:
• Approximately 90% of respondents work in the City of Vernon.
• Approximately 40% of respondents have not been impacted by a disaster in
their current residence.
• The top four hazards of concern for respondents were Seismic Hazards,
Drought, Severe Wind Events and Air Pollution.
• Approximately 50% of respondents showed concern regarding climate change
affecting future hazards.
Appendix B contains copies of all materials used for public outreach, including the full results
of the community survey.
NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS
The following are neighboring jurisdictions identified by the City for inclusion in the
outreach strategy for the LHMP Update:
• California Water Service Company
• Maywood Mutual Water Company
• City of Los Angeles
• City of Huntington Park
• City of Maywood
• City of Commerce
• County of Los Angeles
Representatives from the County of Los Angeles Fire Department actively participated in the
planning process. Others were notified using the City’s existing contacts and methods for
coordination with these neighboring agencies (phone, email, etc.)
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PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT
On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, the City released a draft copy of the LHMP for public review
and comment. The document was posted electronically on the City’s website. The City
distributed notifications about the public review draft through social media accounts and
other online sources. The plan received no comments during the public review period.
PLAN REVISION AND ADOPTION
Following the public review period, the City submitted the plan to Cal OES and FEMA. The
City then made requested revisions to incorporate comments from state and federal
agencies, as appropriate and submitted the final draft to City decision-makers. The Vernon
City Council adopted the final LHMP on April 4, 2023. Appendix C contains a copy of the
adoption resolution.
PLAN RESOURCES
The City used several different plans, studies, technical reports, datasets, and other
resources to prepare the plan's hazard assessment, mapping, threat assessment, and other
components. Table 1-2 provides some of the Committee's primary resources to prepare this
Plan.
Table 1-2: Key Resources for Plan Development
Section Key Resources Reviewed Data Incorporated from
Resource
Multiple • Cal-Adapt
• California Department of
Conservation
• California Geological Survey
• California Office of Emergency
Services
• California State Hazard
Mitigation Plan
• City of Vernon General Plan
• City of Vernon Natural Hazards
Plan (2004)
• FEMA Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan Guidance
• National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
• National Weather Service
• US Geological Survey
• US Census Bureau 2015-2019
American Community Survey
• Science and background
information on different
hazard conditions
• Records of past disaster
events in and around Vernon
• Current and anticipated
climate conditions in and
around Vernon
• Projections of future seismic
conditions and events
Community
Profile
• US Census Bureau 2015-2019
American Community Survey
• Demographic information
for Vernon and Los Angeles
County
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• City of Vernon General Plan
Background Reports
• California Energy Commission
• History of the region
• Economic trends in Vernon
• Commute patterns in
Vernon
• Local land-use patterns
• Background information on
utilities serving Vernon
Hazard
Assessment
(Air Pollution)
• California’s Fourth Climate
Assessment
• California State Hazard
Mitigation Plan
• Air quality reports and
studies
• Historical records of air
pollution levels in the state,
LA County region
Hazard
Assessment
(Epidemic/
Pandemic)
• California Department of
Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control
• World Health Organization
• Science and historical
records of disease outbreaks
Hazard
Assessment
(Drought)
• Cal Adapt
• US Drought Monitor
• Historic drought
information
• Current drought conditions
Hazard
Assessment
(Flood Hazards)
• FEMA Map Service Center
• Los Angeles County Flood
Control District
• Records of past flood events
in and around Vernon
• Locations of flood-prone
areas in Vernon
Hazard
Assessment
(Human-Caused
Hazards)
• Global Terrorism Database • Historical records of
terrorism
Hazard
Assessment
(Hazardous
Materials
Release)
• Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry
• Cal OES Spill Release
Reporting Database
• Location and dates of past
hazardous materials release
• Effects of hazardous
materials release
Hazard
Assessment
(Seismic
Hazards)
• California Department of
Water Resources
• US Drought Monitor
• Western Regional Climate
Center
• Science and background
information on extreme
weather events
• Historical record of extreme
weather events in and
around Vernon
Hazard
Assessment
• California Department of
Water Resources
• US Drought Monitor
• Records of past wind events
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(Severe Weather
Hazards)
• Western Regional Climate
Center
• Location of severe wind
hazard zones in and around
Vernon
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Chapter 2 – Community Profile
The Community Profile section of the LHMP is a summary of Vernon, including information
about the community’s physical setting, history, economy and demographics, current and
future land uses, and key infrastructure. The Community Profile helps establish the baseline
conditions in Vernon, which inform the development of the hazard mitigation actions in
Chapter 5.
Setting and Location
Vernon is located in the southern part of Los
Angeles County and encompasses roughly 5.2
square miles. According to the US Census, the
residential population in 2020 was 222. However,
during the day, the City's working population
drastically increases to over 55,000. It is bordered
by the cities of Los Angeles to the north and west,
Huntington Park to the south, and Commerce and
Maywood to the east.
The City experiences an average of 283 sunny days
per year, compared to a national average of 205
days. There is rarely any recorded snowfall in
Vernon, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Vernon experiences roughly
14.9 inches of rain every year, compared to the national average of 38.1 inches per year. The
average temperature in Vernon ranges between 70-83°F for most of the year.1
Vernon is known as the industrial heart of Southern California. Vernon is home to major
manufacturers, processors, warehouses, and distributors who have made Vernon their home
for more than a century. Vernon businesses employ a labor force of almost 55,000 people
from nearby communities and neighboring cities throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
More than 1,800 businesses based in Vernon include food processors, textile companies like
fashion apparel manufacturers, furniture manufacturers, electronics manufacturers, paper
product producers, and business logistics companies. Some well-known businesses with
significant operations in Vernon include Farmer John, Dunn-Edwards, and Tapatio Hot
Sauce.
Vernon offers some distinct advantages for business owners compared to other nearby cities
in L.A. County. Vernon offers lower permit fees; lower electricity, water, and natural gas
utility rates as Vernon owns and operates its own utility company; excellent city services
custom tailored to variety of specific business needs; easy access to major transportation
1 https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/california/vernon
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hubs (trains, airport, highways, and the harbor); and is privileged to have a substantial skilled
workforce readily available, as it is located in the heart of Los Angeles County. Vernon has
been exclusively industrial since the city was incorporated in 1905. Vernon has maintained a
business-friendly environment that enables the city to remain one of the most attractive
locations for businesses throughout Southern California.2
History
In the 1870s, the area in and around present-day Vernon was settled by a small group of
farmers, including a Civil War hero named Captain George R. Vernon. The unincorporated
rural farming district was referred to as both Vernondale and Vernon and included a good
deal of what we now know today as South Los Angeles.
For many, Vernon was known as the “garden spot” of Los Angeles County and was the
epitome of Southern Californian agricultural abundance and temperance. The entire area
was lined and filled with magnolias, orchards of citrus and other fruits, berry patches, palm,
and pear trees. Vernon became an agricultural magnet for the area as its loamy soil was ideal
for crops such as alfalfa and corn. Vernon was truly an agrarian paradise. Water rights and
the debate over control of those rights were a constant battle with the city of Los Angeles.
The booming growth of Los Angeles during the 1880s was a threat to the rural farmland way
of life in Vernon, and as early as 1889, Vernon residents sensed that their agricultural utopia
was coming to an end.
By the 1890s, Vernon was divided into east and west, and developers had begun to
suburbanize vast tracts of land. Much of Vernon was annexed by the city of Los Angeles and
swallowed up into the ever-expanding, bourgeoning metropolis. An aspiring businessman
named John B. Leonis began to purchase all of the remaining farming land on the eastern
side of Vernon to begin the industrialization of the city. His vision for Vernon was not a land
of ranches and farms but a modernized city of industry, providing economic growth and
profits. As Vernon began to change, so too did its official status within the state, and Vernon
was officially incorporated on September 22, 1905.3
By the 1920s, Vernon was a thriving manufacturing center, and, in many ways, it could be
considered America’s first “industrial park.” Consequently, a steady stream of longtime
residents left Vernon for other opportunities. By 1929, Vernon had 300 industrial plants in
the city and roughly 20,000 workers. As more and more businesses began to make their
home in Vernon, fewer and fewer residents remained, and the City’s true metamorphosis
into an industrial city began in earnest.
The city has continued to grow over the years and has cemented itself as one of the leading
industrial cities in Southern California, serving as an economic lynchpin within the Los
Angeles region. The city is now home to over 1,800 businesses with a workforce of almost
2 City of Vernon California homepage, “Vernon Means Business”
3 Masters, Nathan. May 30, 2014. KCET “How did Los Angeles Lose its Not-So-Central Park”
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55,000 workers from multiple industries; some of the most prominent include food and
agriculture, apparel, warehousing, and the manufacturing of plastics and glass. Vernon has
maintained strong charitable ties with the surrounding neighboring communities, where so
many of Vernon's hard-working people live. The City provides significant financial support
for public services, including education and health care. Today, Vernon remains one of the
most industrious cities in California.4
Demographics
Due to the unique industrial nature and small residential population, Vernon presented some
challenges and discrepancies within the official sources (2020 U.S. Decennial Census and the
2015-2019 American Community Survey-ACS) used to research and identify the population
and demographics of the City. The following demographics tables and breakdowns within
this section were created using the 2015-2019 American Community Survey data.
Race/Ethnicity/Age
The data used in this section comes from the most comprehensive American Community
Survey (ACS), administered by the United States Census Bureau (U.S. Census) completed in
2018 and the California Department of Finance (DOF). According to the 2019 ACS, the City's
2019 population was estimated to be 130, with a median age of 26.5. This median age is 10
years younger than the Los Angeles County median age of 36.5. Table 2-1 identifies the
race/ethnicity and age demographics for both the City and Los Angeles County, which
indicates that the percentage of senior residents (aged 65 and older) in the City is 9.5% less
than the rest of Los Angeles County. Additionally, a greater proportion of Vernon’s residents
rent their housing (90.7%) compared to Los Angeles County residents (54.2%) (Table 2-1).
Vernon's residential makeup, like most surrounding communities, is predominantly a family
community. In both Vernon and Los Angeles County, about two-thirds of households are
families. At 3.02 persons per household, the average household size in Vernon is higher than
the national average, and Los Angeles County's average household size of 2.99 is only slightly
lower than Vernon. Vernon and the wider region have a similar mix of age groups; however,
Vernon has a much higher percentage of residents under the age of 18, while Vernon is at
(37.7%) of the population compared to Los Angeles County at (22.0%) of the total population.
In terms of its racial and ethnic composition, Vernon’s majority race as a population is
Hispanic or Latino at 75%. The second-largest population is White non-Hispanics, with
23.8% of all residents. Black or African American come in as the third-largest population at
9.0%. As an ethnically diverse community, Hispanic or Latino residents comprise the largest
ethnic group, followed by non-Hispanic White, Black or African American, and Asian
residents (Table 2-2).
4 Mears, Hadley. May 19, 2017. Curbed Los Angeles, “Vernon: The Implausible History of an Industrial Wasteland. How one
unscrupulous landowner spoiled the city’s reputation”
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Table 2-1: Basic Demographics, Vernon and Los Angeles County (2019)
Demographics Vernon Los Angeles County
Total Population 130 10,081,570
Percent of children who are less than 10 years old 34 1,207,970
Percent of residents who are senior citizens (65+) 5 1,335,978
Median Age 26.5 36.5
Total households 45 3,542,800
Median household income $67,917 $68,044
Percent of rental households 41 (90%) 1,797,279 (54.2%)
Note: Percentage values are rounded to the nearest tenth decimal.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Table 2-2: Racial and Ethnic Composition, Vernon and Los Angeles County (2020)
Race or Ethnicity Vernon Los Angeles County
POPULATION PERCENTAGE POPULATION PERCENTAGE
White 53 23.8% 5,482,585 54.4%
Black 20 9.00% 931,544 9.2%
American Indian and Alaskan
Native
3 1.35% 162,763 1.6%
Asian 15 6.76% 1,647,167 16.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander
0 0.00% 56,950 0.6%
Another Race 97 43.7% 2,242,205 22.2%
Two or more races 34 15.3% 12,628 0.1%
Total 222 100% 3,155,816 100%
Latinx (of any race) * 168 75% 4,888,434 48.5%
* The US Census Bureau does not currently count persons who identify as Latinx as a separate racial or ethnic category. Persons who identify as Hispanic or Latinx
are already included in the other racial or ethnic categories
Source: 2020 Decennial Census
Note: Percentage values are rounded to the nearest tenth decimal.
Vernon residents have attained a lower level of higher education in comparison to Los
Angeles County. For example, a smaller proportion of the population has attained bachelor’s
and professional degrees, roughly 13.2% of the City’s residents versus 32.5% of the County’s
residents. However, other categories also differ. For example, Vernon has a lower percentage
of people not having education past 9th grade (8.8% in Vernon versus 12.3% in the County);
Vernon also has a lower percentage of people not having graduated high school (2.9%) in
comparison to the County (8.6%). Table 2-3 shows all levels of educational attainment of
residents 25 years of age or older in both Vernon and Los Angeles County.
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Table 2-3: Educational Attainment of Residents 25+ Years of Age in Vernon and
Los Angeles County
Educational Attainment Vernon Los Angeles County
NUMBER PERCENTAGE NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Less than 9th grade 6 8.8% 844,290 12.3%
9th grade to 12th grade (no diploma) 2 2.9% 592,769 8.6%
High school graduate or equivalent 15 22.1% 1,419,449 20.6%
Some college (no degree) 30 44.1% 1,306,985 19.0%
Associate degree 6 8.8% 482,323 7.0%
Bachelor’s degree 9 13.2% 1,460,862 21.2%
Graduate or professional degree 0 0.0% 780,217 11.3%
Total 68 100% 6,886,895 100%
Source: 2019 American Community Survey
Note: Percentage values are rounded to the nearest tenth decimal.
In the City, Spanish is the primary spoken language in the home. The second most-spoken
language in the home is English. Vernon has a wide range of non-English languages spoken
at home among its residents, with varying proficiency levels. The majority of the residents
speak English, with approximately 17.7% that are not fluent in English; this is lower than Los
Angeles County as a whole, where that same percentage is approximately 23.3% not being
fluent in English. Indo-European languages are the third most-spoken languages in Vernon,
with approximately 5.3% of these speakers unable to speak English fluently. This is slightly
higher than the rest of Los Angeles County, where a majority of Indo-European language
speakers can speak English fluently. Table 2-4 shows Vernon's most spoken languages and
fluency levels among speakers aged five and older in both Vernon and Los Angeles County.
Table 2-4: English Proficiency and Languages Spoken at Home Among Residents 5
Years or Older in Vernon and Los Angeles County (2019)
Languages Vernon Los Angeles County
NUMBER
OF
SPEAKERS
PERCENTAGE
NOT FLUENT IN
ENGLISH
NUMBER OF
SPEAKERS
PERCENTAGE
NOT FLUENT IN
ENGLISH
English only 30 0.0% 4,111,587 0.0%
Spanish 74 9.7% 3,716,660 15.8%
Indo-European* 6 5.3% 503,528 1.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander* 3 2.7% 1,032,901 5.6%
All other languages 0 0.0% 105,409 0.3%
Total 113 17.7% 9,470,085 23.3%
*Census data does not break down the specific languages for languages spoken in these regions, 2019 American
Community Survey
Note: Percentage values are rounded to the nearest tenth decimal.
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Economy and Commute Patterns
Vernon has a diverse economy with major
employers consisting primarily of
warehouses and factories. The main
industries are foodservice manufacturing,
metalworking, apparel companies, and glass
and plastic equipment manufacturing.
Vernon boasts a healthy employment base of
approximately 38,767 jobs divided among
1,800 businesses.5 Of these industries,
manufacturing, wholesale trade,
transportation and warehousing, waste management and remediation, and retail trade make
up 91.6% of the jobs in the city. Table 2-5 displays the top five industry types, number of
employees, and percentage of workforce within Vernon.
According to the ACS, as of 2019, of the 83 Vernon residents (16 years and over and eligible
for employment), approximately 58 (69.9%) of them are working within the City labor force.
This local workforce accounts for a mere 0.15% of the entire workforce in Vernon, with the
remaining workforce coming from surrounding cities throughout the region. Table 2-6
shows the top ten cities that contribute to Vernon’s workforce, accounting for 46% of those
employed within the City. The remaining 54% of the employee workforce within Vernon is
drawn from surrounding cities and communities (not listed individually within the data set).
5 https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/
Table 2-5: Top Five Industries in Vernon
Industry Type Number of Employees Percentage of Total Vernon
Workforce
Manufacturing 16,951 43.7%
Wholesale Trade 11,988 30.9%
Transportation and
Warehousing
3,872 10.0%
Waste Management and
Remediation
1,742 4.5%
Retail Trade 980 2.5%
Totals 35,533 91.6%
Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019, https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/
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Table 2-6: Top Ten Cities-of-Origin for Vernon’s Workforce (2019)
Cities-of-Origin for Vernon’s
Workforce
Number of
Employees
Percentage
Los Angeles 10,313 26.6%
Huntington Park 1,242 3.2%
South Gate 1,175 3.0%
East Los Angeles 1,067 2.8%
Long Beach 793 2.0%
Florence-Graham 784 2.0%
Downey 779 2.0%
Maywood 610 1.6%
Compton 533 1.4%
Lynwood 533 1.4%
Total 17,833 46%
Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019, https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/
While most of Vernon’s workforce commute outside the city for work, most of those
employees (53.7%) travel less than 10 miles to reach their place of employment.
Approximately 12.8% of commuters traveled 50 miles or more, with most of those trips
heading from the southern Orange County and San Bernardino/Riverside County areas. The
city boasts convenient freeway, rail, and air access to Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and
San Bernardino Counties. Table 2-7 shows the inflow of workers to Vernon from other
worksites in the region.
Table 2-7: Work Commute Distances for Vernon’s Workforce (2019)
Work Destinations for Vernon’s
Residents
Number Percentage
Less than 10 miles 20,808 53.7%
10 to 24 miles 9,782 25.2%
25 to 50 miles 3,197 8.3%
Greater than 50 miles 4,980 12.8%
Total 38,767 100%
Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019, https://onthemap.ces.census.gov/
Development Trends
Vernon is located within a dense part of Los Angeles County and has not experienced
significant residential growth since incorporation as it is primarily an industrial city. As
previously stated, the residential population of Vernon is small, while the daytime and
nighttime workforce populations are much larger.
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REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA)
The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is mandated by State Housing Element law.
The RHNA process determines the amount of housing growth each county and city must
plan for during the 2021-2029 sixth cycle Housing Element. The RHNA ensures that all cities
accept and are responsible for their fair share of the region's future housing needs, based on
forecasted population growth over the next eight years. Given Vernon’s industrial nature,
the allocation for the city is only nine new units over the next eight years, spread across the
four income levels. Table 2-8 displays Vernon’s requirements.
Table 2-8: 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation for Vernon
Income Level Units Units
Very-Low Income (<50% of AMI) * 5
Low Income (50-80% of AMI) * 4
Moderate Income (80-120% of AMI) * 0
Above Moderate Income (>120% of AMI) * 0
Total 9
Source: Southern California Association of Governments, https://scag.ca.gov/rhna
*AMI - Average Median Income
WEST SIDE SPECIFIC PLAN
The City is currently developing and
finalizing the Westside Specific Plan. This
plan will serve as the next major step in
Vernon’s desire to evolve as a city. The West
Side of Vernon, in its present condition of
mixed land uses, building configurations,
and various parcel sizes, coupled with its
relative proximity to the Arts District in the
City of Los Angeles, presents a unique
opportunity for Vernon to begin the next
step in the City’s evolution. The plan calls for
new zoning and development standards,
which will dictate what can be developed in
the various portions of the planning area. It
will also create the implementation strategy
governing infrastructure improvements,
catalytic projects, and methods of financing
the projects.
A map of Vernon including the proposed planning
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The plan's vision is the addition of multifamily residential and mixed-use development and
other non-industrial uses that currently are the city’s primary land use designation. There
are many benefits to the project, including an increased economic opportunity for property
and business owners, increased amenities for residents and employees, the establishment of
new development regulations while still protecting existing established businesses, long-
term stabilization of the City’s financial position, and providing a greater opportunity of
resilience to climate change and future economic shifts. The plan will allow Vernon to
maintain its regional competitive advantage as a center of industry and production while
creating a more prosperous, diversified, and resilient community.6
Since the 2004 LHMP update, development activities within the City have been minimal and
have not increased vulnerabilities within the community. While development activities are
minimal during the past five years, the City has been taking steps to increase community
investments through the Housing Element update and West Side Specific Plan, which is
anticipated to reduce future vulnerabilities.
Infrastructure Assessment
Infrastructure plays a vital role in mitigating the effects of hazard events. When
infrastructure fails, it can exacerbate the extent of certain hazards or create complications
for rescue workers trying to reach victims. For example, fallen utility poles, as a result of
strong winds or seismic activity, can obstruct roadways and prevent emergency vehicles
from reaching affected areas. The following are Vernon's electrical, gas, water and
wastewater, and infrastructure transportation networks.
ELECTRICITY
Vernon receives its electrical supply from Vernon Public Utilities Department (VPU). This
department serves as an essential resource to the city's business community, providing
dependable, high-quality utility services at very competitive rates. VPU offers electricity,
water, natural gas, and fiber optic services to Vernon-based businesses, often at a lower
price than neighboring utility providers. The City-owned electricity has a strong, established
history of reliability, capable of efficiently and successfully serving the needs of the City's
unique business community.7
NATURAL GAS
The Natural Gas Division of the City of Vernon’s Public Utilities Department serves as an
important resource for the city’s business community, providing reliable, high-quality
services at some of the lowest rates in the State of California. The Vernon-owned natural gas
distribution system has a history of strong and steady operation and has advanced
capabilities to effectively serve the City’s large manufacturing sector. The transmission
pipeline is seven miles long and delivers natural gas to the MGS Power Plant from the two
6 Reimagine Vernon, “About the Westside Specific Plan”, https://www.reimaginevernon.com/about
7 https://www.cityofvernon.org/government/public-utilities
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distribution regulator stations. The transmission line is located at least five feet below the
street and is coated to prevent corrosion.
Vernon’s gas system, along with the SoCalGas Company system that also serves customers
in Vernon, together from an extensive network of underground piping and above-ground
meters transports this critical fuel source. The VPU takes great pride in its educational
programs provided to the community about natural gas safety and awareness of the pipe
networks located in and under the City.8
WATER SERVICES
The majority of the City of Vernon customers are supplied water through VPU’s Water
Services. However, there are several Vernon businesses in the northeast and southeast of
the city that are supplied water by California Water Service Company and Maywood Mutual
No. 3, respectively. The Water Department is responsible for potable drinking water for
Vernon and provides this service at some of the lowest rates in Los Angeles County and the
region. This is accomplished by maintaining its own system of wells, piping systems, and
reservoirs. With service to over 1,000 customers, the Water Department distributes
approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water annually. They are known for maintaining the
highest quality and safety standards and have been recognized by some leading
governmental utilities analysts. They are responsible for the construction of new service
infrastructure and the maintenance of the various system pieces, whether that be the
pipelines, reservoirs, or wells.
The systems help maintain the quality of Vernon’s drinking water by monitoring and
inspecting water well installation to keep up and maintain the high standard level when it
comes to water quality for Vernon. The Department regularly takes water samples from
various locations within its jurisdiction and submits them to a laboratory for water quality
analysis. Vernon’s water supplies for the city come from several different sources, including
municipal wells and private wells. VPU also has a direct connection to the Metropolitan
Water District as a way to supplement water demand during peak demand or emergencies.9
WASTEWATER
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are public agencies focused on converting waste
into resources like recycled water, energy, and recycled materials. The agency consists of 24
independent special districts serving about 5.6 million people in Los Angeles County. The 24
sanitation districts work cooperatively with one administrative staff headquartered in the
nearby City of Whittier to maximize efficiency and reduce costs. The sanitation districts
were created in 1923 to construct, operate, and maintain facilities that collect and treat
domestic and industrial wastewater (sewage). The agency operates and maintains the
regional wastewater collection system, including approximately 1,400 miles of sewers, 48
8 https://www.cityofvernon.org/government/public-utilities/electric-services
9 https://www.cityofvernon.org/government/public-utilities/water-division
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pumping plants, and 11 wastewater treatment plants that transport and treat about half the
wastewater in Los Angeles County. Collectively, the Sanitation Districts treat about 400
million gallons of water per day, which is enough to fill the Rose Bowl nearly five times a day.
Over the last 50 years, the Sanitation Districts have been the nation's largest producer of
recycled water.
TRANSPORTATION
Much of the transportation infrastructure in Vernon consists of roadways designed for cars
and large trucks used for the transportation of goods and manufacturing supplies. Vernon is
also home to the BNSF and the Union Pacific Railyards used to transport goods and supplies.
There are several modes of travel into and out of the City, including freeways, surface streets,
busses, shuttles, and local/regional commuter trains.
There are 4 Interstates (I), I-5 (to the northeast), I-10 (to the northwest), I-110 (to the west),
and the I-710 (to the east) surrounding the City and connecting Vernon to the greater Los
Angeles and the Southern California regions. All interchanges from these freeways connect
to major thoroughfares within the City. Table 2-9 identifies the freeways that connect to the
City of Vernon and the connections to the City’s local transportation network.
Table 2-9: City of Vernon Transportation Infrastructure
Freeways near Vernon Direction Exists Serving the City of
Vernon
I-5 Northwest/Southeast S. Soto St, E. Slauson Ave,
and Bandini Blvd
I-10 West/East S. Santa Fe Ave, S. Alameda
St
I-110 North/South E. Vernon Ave, E. Slauson
Ave
I-710 North/South Bandini Blvd, S. Atlantic
Blvd, E Washington Blvd
Source:
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Public transportation options within Vernon are provided by Los Angeles Metro. Metro
offers two types of public transit types that operate local train and bus services. The A Line
of the Los Angeles Metro Rail service stops at Vernon Station (an at-grade light rail station),
approximately one-quarter of a
mile from the City, at the
intersection of Vernon Ave and
Long Beach Ave. From here,
passengers can continue to Long
Beach or take the Metro Bus
service from here. The Metro Bus
Service provides over 10 routes
servicing local stops within Vernon
and connections to neighboring
cities in Los Angeles County.
While Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) is not located inside
the City limits, it is within 10 miles
of the city. LAX plays a unique and
crucial role in the Los Angeles County community as it is the only airport that provides
international and domestic commercial passenger and air cargo services and is the primary
provider of general aviation services and facilities in the county. Other airports within 15
miles of the City include Long Beach Airport (southeast of the City) and Burbank Airport
(northwest of the City), which both serve as smaller private airports, used for domestic
flights.
Vernon Station (LA Metro Blue Line)
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Chapter 3 – Risk Assessment
This chapter discusses the types of hazards that might reasonably occur in Vernon. It
describes these hazards and how they are measured, where in Vernon they may occur, a
history of these hazards in and around Vernon, and the future risk they pose. The discussion
of future risks includes any changes to the frequency, intensity, and/or location of these
hazards due to climate change. This chapter also discusses how the Hazard Mitigation
Planning Committee (HMPC) selected and prioritized this plan's hazards.
Hazard Identification
FEMA guidance identifies several hazards that communities should evaluate for inclusion in
a hazard mitigation plan. Communities may also consider additional hazards for their plans.
The HMPC reviewed an extensive list of hazards and excluded those that do not pose a threat
to Vernon. Table 3-1 lists the hazards considered and explains the reasoning for
inclusion/exclusion. For context, this table also shows if a hazard is recommended for
consideration by FEMA, if it is included in the 2018 California State Hazard Mitigation Plan
(SHMP), and if it is included in the 2019 County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan
(CLAHMP).
Table 3-1: Hazard Evaluation for Vernon LHMP
Hazard Recommended
for
Consideration
Included
in
LHMP?
Reason for Inclusion or Exclusion
Agricultural
Pests
SHMP No Vernon has no agricultural uses within the City
that contribute to the economy.
Air Pollution SHMP Yes Vernon is a major industrial and manufacturing
city and, as a result, has a large amount of
transportation truck/train activity. As a
biproduct of manufacturing and transportation,
the city experiences higher than average air
pollution. It is a hazard of concern for the city,
and the HMPC felt it should be addressed in the
LHMP. Air pollution is a state and regional issue
addressed through plans and regulations
administered by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and/or California Air
Resources Board.
Aircraft
Incident
SHMP No The City is located near the Los Angeles
International Airport. Given the lack of past
incidents, the HMPC determined that this
hazard should not be included in the plan.
Aquatic
Invasive
Species
SHMP No Vernon has no major riparian environments
where aquatic invasive species could endanger
the community.
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Avalanche FEMA guidance
SHMP
No Vernon is not located within potential
avalanche zones.
Civil
Disturbance or
Riot
SHMP No The HMPC determined that civil disturbances
of the degree that would endanger property or
life to residents generally do not have a very
high potential to occur, as the City does not
present itself as a high priority target.
Climate
Change
SHMP
CLAHMP
Yes Climate change is discussed as a function of
each relevant hazard and is mentioned
throughout the Plan.
Coastal
Flooding and
Storm
FEMA guidance
SHMP
No Vernon is not located along the coast of
California. Coastal flooding and storms are not
anticipated to impact the community.
Cyber Threats SHMP No The HMPC decided that while this is a serious
problem, it does not pose a threat to Vernon.
Dam Failure FEMA guidance
SHMP
CLAHMP
Yes The HMPC determined due to the proximity to
Hansen Dam and the potential for inundation
to impact the community, and they identified
dam failure as a hazard of concern.
Drought SHMP
Yes Droughts are a recurring and potentially severe
hazard in Vernon especially as climate change
increases overall temperatures and decreases
precipitation levels.
Energy
Shortage
SHMP No Vernon produces its own energy and has a
reliable history. The HMPC felt that the city is
not at any more risk of energy shortage than
the surrounding communities.
Epidemic,
Pandemic,
Vector-Borne
Disease
SHMP Yes Vernon is in Los Angeles County, which has
experienced several health-related incidents in
the past. It is within proximity to a major
airport, major attractions (i.e., Crypto.Com
Arena, Dodger Stadium, etc.), and educational
institutions that introduce new opportunities
for diseases in the region. The City and the rest
of the country are currently responding to a
global pandemic (COVID-19), which has
impacted staff and resources.
Erosion FEMA guidance
SHMP
No Erosion does not occur within the City and was
not deemed a hazard of concern.
Expansive Soil FEMA guidance No Expansive soils are not located within the City.
While they exist, the City requires compliance
with the California Building Code, which is
intended to mitigate hazards associated with
this condition.
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Extreme Cold FEMA guidance
SHMP
No Temperatures in Vernon do not fall to a level
that would be considered a danger to public
safety.
Extreme Heat FEMA guidance
SHMP
No In the past, extreme heat has occurred in
Vernon; however, given Vernon’s low
residential population, the HMPC determined
that it is not a hazard of concern.
Fault Rupture FEMA guidance
SHMP
OC HMP
No There are no known Alquist-Priolo fault zones
located within Vernon; however, seismic
hazards were identified. As a result, the HMPC
did not identify fault rupture as a potential
seismic hazard of concern.
Flooding FEMA guidance
SHMP
Yes Several stream courses transect the City and
are identified within FEMA flood hazard zones.
While significant flooding events have not
recently affected properties within the City, the
presence of these flood zones indicates the
potential for future hazards. Levees were
constructed along the LA River in the southeast
of the city and protect the area.
Fracking SHMP No Fracking does not occur in Vernon.
Hail FEMA guidance
SHMP
No Hail that is severe enough to pose a threat to
people and property is too rare in Vernon to be
included.
Hazardous
Materials
release
SHMP Yes The presence of uses for storing,
manufacturing, disposing, and transporting
hazardous materials was identified as a concern
for the HMPC. In addition, several major
roadways, freeways, and rail lines transecting
the City allow for the transport of these
materials that could endanger the community if
a release into the environment were to occur.
Hurricane FEMA guidance
SHMP
No Hurricanes do not occur in Vernon.
Infrastructure
Failure
SHMP No The HMPC determined that while
infrastructure failure can pose a threat to
people and property in Vernon, it is not a
hazard of concern.
Landslide FEMA guidance
SHMP
CLAHMP
No Areas within the City of Vernon have the
potential for landslides to occur (primarily
along the LA River) as a secondary effect of
seismic activity. The danger to the City is
minimal, and the HMPC determined it is not
necessary to include it in the LHMP.
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Levee Failure SHMP No Some levees have been put in place near the LA
River, lessening flood opportunities in that
portion of the city. The HMPC did not identify
levee failure as a hazard of concern.
Lightning FEMA guidance No Although lightning occasionally occurs in
Vernon, it does not pose a significant threat to
people or property.
Liquefaction FEMA guidance
SHMP
CLAHMP
Yes According to mapping prepared by the
California Geological Survey, portions of the
City are located within liquefaction-prone
areas. This is discussed within the Seismic
Hazards section of the LHMP.
Methane-
containing
Soils
SHMP No The City does not have methane-containing
soils that threaten the public health and safety
of residents and businesses. However, the City
does have two closed landfills that could
contribute to the release of methane gas.
Further discussion of this is provided in the
Hazardous Materials Release hazard profile.
Natural Gas
Pipeline
Hazards
SHMP No Natural gas pipelines are run through Vernon
and could pose a danger to people and property
if they were to breach and release their
contents into the community. However, given
no real history of occurrence, the HMPC
determined this is not a concern for the City.
Oil Spills SHMP No There is no history of oil drilling and extraction
within the City. Based on this, the HMPC did
not think this hazard needed to be addressed.
Power Failure SHMP No Vernon produces and distributes its own power
and has a reliable history. The HMPC felt that
the city is not at any more risk of power failure
than the surrounding communities.
Radiological
Accidents
SHMP No There are no known major sources of radiation
in Vernon or the immediate surrounding area
that could pose a serious threat to the
community.
Sea-level Rise FEMA guidance
SHMP
CLAHMP
No Vernon is not located near the coast, so sea-
level rise is not a concern for the City.
Seiche FEMA guidance
SHMP
No There are no major bodies of water in Vernon
that could be subjected to seiche.
Seismic
Shaking
FEMA guidance
SHMP
CLAHMP
Yes Vernon is in a seismically active area where
shaking can be severe enough to damage
property or cause loss of life. For this reason,
the HMPC determined it should be addressed
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in this plan. It is discussed within the seismic
hazards section of the LHMP.
Severe Wind FEMA guidance Yes Severe Weather includes discussions regarding
severe wind, which the HMPC determined is
the severe weather-related hazard that is most
common in Vernon.
Severe
Weather and
Storms
FEMA guidance
SHMP
CLAHMP
No Severe Weather includes discussions regarding
extreme heat, severe wind, and rain, which are
weather-related hazards. The HMPC
determined that these are not concerns to the
City.
Storm Surge FEMA guidance No Vernon is not a coastal community.
Subsidence FEMA guidance No The HMPC believed that subsidence does not
directly threaten the City; therefore, it is not a
hazard of concern.
Mass-Casualty
Incident
(Terrorism)
SHMP No The HMPC was not concerned about mass-
casualty incidents posing a threat to public
safety.
Thunderstorm SHMP No Thunderstorms that cause damage and
endanger public safety are rare in the Southern
California region.
Tornadoes FEMA guidance
SHMP
No Tornadoes are not known to have ever
occurred in Vernon.
Transportation
Accidents
SHMP Yes Due to the presence of major freeways and
roadways in and around Vernon, transportation
accidents could endanger public safety. A
discussion of this is in the Hazardous Materials
Release section of the LHMP.
Tree Mortality SHMP No Vernon is a primarily industrial city and does
not have a significant urban forest or tree
inventory.
Tsunami FEMA guidance
SHMP
CLAHMP
No Vernon is not a coastal community.
Urban Fire SHMP
No The HMPC did not identify urban fires as a
major hazard of concern and risk to property
and life in Vernon.
Volcano SHMP No There are no volcanoes near Vernon to
reasonably pose a threat.
Wildfire FEMA guidance
SHMP
CLAHMP
No Vernon does not have a wildland urban
interface, or any areas of concern for wildfire.
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After hazard evaluation and the organizational changes made by the Committee, this Plan
discusses eight broad hazard types, which include sub-categories, where appropriate:
Seismic Hazards Drought
Seismic Shaking Epidemic/Pandemic
Liquefaction Flooding
Air Pollution Severe Wind
Hazardous Materials Release Dam Failure
Hazard Scoring and Prioritization
The Committee followed FEMA guidance for hazard mitigation plans and prioritized each of
the eight hazards and subcategories. In the initial step, the committee assigned a score of 1
to 4 for each of the eight hazards. The four criteria are:
Probability: The likelihood that the hazard will occur in Vernon in the future.
Location: The size of the area that the hazard would affect.
Maximum probable extent: The severity of the direct damage of the hazard to Vernon.
Secondary impacts: The severity of indirect damage of the hazard to Vernon.
Weighting values for these criteria are based on FEMA recommendations and described in
Table 3-2.
Table 3-2: FEMA Recommended Criterion Scoring
Probability [Weighting -2.0]
The estimated likelihood of occurrence based
on historical data.
Score Maximum Probably Extent
(Primary Impact) [Weighting -0.7]
The anticipated damage to a typical structure in
the community.
Unlikely—less than a 1 percent chance
each year.
1 Weak—little to no damage
Occasional—a 1 to 10 percent chance
each year.
2 Moderate—some damage, loss of service for
days
Likely—a 10 to 90 percent chance each
year.
3 Severe—devastating damage, loss of service
for months
Highly likely—more than a 90 percent
chance each year.
4 Extreme—catastrophic damage,
uninhabitable conditions
Location [Weighting -0.8]
The projected area of the community affected
by the hazard
Score Secondary Impact [Weighting -0.5]
The estimated secondary impacts to the
community at large.
Negligible—affects less than 10 percent of
the planning area.
1 Negligible—no loss of function, downtime,
and/or evacuations
Limited—affects 10 to 25 percent of the
planning area.
2 Limited—minimal loss of functions,
downtime, and/or evacuations
Significant—affects 25 to 75 percent of
the planning area.
3 Moderate—some loss of functions,
downtime, and/or evacuations
Extensive—affects more than 75 percent
of the planning area.
4 High—major loss of functions, downtime,
and/or evacuations
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After calculating the total impact score for
each hazard (sum of the location, maximum
probable extent, and the secondary impact).
FEMA guidance recommends multiplying the
total impact score by the overall probability to
determine the final score for each hazard. A
final score between 0 and 12 is considered a
low-threat hazard, 12.1 to 42 is a medium-
threat hazard, and a score above 42 is
considered a high-threat hazard. This final
score determines the prioritization of the
hazards. Table 3-3 shows each hazard's
individual criterion scores, final score, and
threat level based on the above prioritization
process.
Table 3-3: Hazard Scores and Threat Level
Hazard Type* Probability Impact Total
Score
Hazard
Planning
Consideration Location Primary
Impact
Secondary
Impacts
Seismic Hazards1* 4 4 4 4 64.00 High
Drought* 4 4 4 3 60.00 High
Epidemic/
Pandemic* 3 4 1 4 35.40 Medium
Flooding* 3 2 3 3 31.20 Medium
Air Pollution* 3 4 1 2 29.40 Medium
Hazardous
Materials Release 4 2 2 1 28.00 Medium
Severe Wind* 3 2 2 3 27.00 Medium
Dam Failure 1 3 3 4 13.00 Medium
* Climate Change considerations discussed as appropriate within this hazard.
1 Seismic Hazard includes: Seismic Shaking, Liquefaction
Earthquakes are high priority hazards because
they are likely to happen, affect a wide area, and
can be very damaging.
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Hazard Profiles
SEISMIC HAZARDS
Seismic hazards of concern in Vernon include seismic shaking and liquefaction.
DESCRIPTION
SEISMIC SHAKING
Seismic shaking is the shaking felt on the surface caused by an earthquake. In most cases,
earthquakes are not powerful enough for the shaking to be felt. However, particularly
powerful earthquakes can generate significant shaking, causing widespread destruction and
property damage.
LIQUEFACTION
Liquefaction occurs when seismic energy shakes an area with low-density, fine grain soil,
like sand or silt, that is also saturated with water. When the shaking motion reaches these
areas, it can cause these loosely packed soils to suddenly compact, making the waterlogged
sediment behave more like a liquid than solid ground. During liquefaction events, the
liquified soil can lose most of its stability, which can cause damage to buildings and
infrastructure built upon it. In severe cases, some buildings may completely collapse.
Pipelines or other utility lines running through a liquefaction zone can be breached during
an event, potentially leading to flooding or the release of hazardous materials.
LOCATION AND EXTENT
SEISMIC SHAKING
The intensity of seismic shaking occurs in relation to the amount of energy discharged by
the seismic event, which is dictated by the length and depth of the fault. The longer and
nearer the surface the fault rupture is, the greater the seismic shaking. In most cases, areas
nearest to the fault rupture experience the greatest seismic shaking, while more distant
areas experience less shaking. Seismic shaking can damage or destroy structures leading to
partial or even total collapse. The shaking of the ground can also damage or destroy
underground utilities or pipelines, potentially leading to releases of hazardous materials as
well as flooding if water lines are breached.
Southern California, including Vernon, is a highly seismic area as a result of the major faults
that run through the region and is subject to experiencing seismic shaking. The intensity of
seismic shaking is usually measured with the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, which
is based on the amount of observed damage. Since the degree of shaking, and consequently
damage, generally decreases as the seismic energy travels further away from the fault
rupture’s point of origin, different sections of a city or region can report different MMI
measurements in different locations. Given Vernon’s small size, however, it is unlikely that
different sections of the City would report different MMI measurements, but it is more likely
that Vernon would report a different MMI measurement than a distant city in Los Angeles
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County that was closer to a potential fault rupture. The MMI scale depicted in Table 3-4 uses
Roman numerals on a 12-point scale to measure each degree of shaking intensity.
Table 3-4: Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
Intensity Description Description
I Instrumental Felt only by very few people, under especially favorable conditions.
II Feeble Felt only by a few people at rest, especially on the upper floors of
buildings.
III Slight Noticeable by people indoors, especially on upper floors, but not
always recognized as an earthquake.
IV Moderate Felt by many indoors and by some outdoors. Sleeping people may be
awakened. Dishes, windows, and doors are disturbed
V Slightly Strong Felt by nearly everyone, and many sleeping people are awakened.
Some dishes and windows broken, and unstable objects overturned.
VI Strong Felt by everyone. Some heavy furniture is moved, and there is slight
damage.
VII
Very Strong
Negligible damage in well-built buildings, slight to moderate damage
in ordinary buildings, and considerable damage in poorly built
buildings.
VIII
Destructive
Slight damage in well-built buildings, considerable damage and partial
collapse in ordinary buildings, and great damage in poorly built
buildings.
IX
Ruinous
Considerable damage in specially designed structures. Great damage
and partial collapse in substantial buildings, and buildings are shifted
off foundations.
X
Disastrous
Most foundations and buildings with masonry or frames are
destroyed, along with some well-built wood structures. Rail lines are
bent
XI Very
Disastrous
Most or all masonry structures are destroyed, along with bridges. Rail
lines are greatly bent.
XII Catastrophic Damage is total. The lines of sight are distorted, and objects are
thrown into the air.
Source: United States Geological Survey. 2019. The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/topics/mercalli.php
Another scale for measuring seismic shaking is the moment magnitude scale (MMS, denoted
Mw or simply M). The MMS measures the energy released by the fault rupture beginning at
1.0 and increasing as the earthquake's energy grows. The MMS is a logarithmic scale,
meaning that the difference between numbers on the scale multiplies as they increase. An
earthquake with 5.0 M is approximately 1.4 times greater than 4.9 M, 32 times greater than
4.0 M, and 1,000 times greater than 3.0 M. The MMS has replaced the Richter scale, which is
no longer used since it loses effectiveness when measuring larger earthquakes.
Seismic shaking can also be measured in relationship to the force of Earth’s gravity (g), or
percent g. This method is useful for geographically displaying areas of seismic shaking
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potential. Percent g is computed by determining the acceleration of the earthquake’s motion
relative to the force of gravity. The acceleration of gravity is 980 centimeters per second, so
if, for example, an earthquake’s acceleration is measured at 765 centimeters per second, the
shaking is modeled as 765/980, or .781 g (78.1% g). Figure 3-1 shows the predicted intensity
of seismic shaking in Vernon using percent g.
Figure 3-1: Seismic Shaking Intensity in Vernon
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LIQUEFACTION
Soils must be saturated with water for
liquefaction to occur. Areas with high
water tables generally have saturated
soil since the distance between the
shallowest aquifer and the surface is
minimal. Areas with alluvial soils—soft
sands, silts, and clays—are also
susceptible to liquefaction as these
soils are fine grain and generally do not
bond together well. Liquefaction
events do not have a scale of
measurement; however, other factors
can be used to assess the extent of
damage associated with a liquefaction
event, such as:
• Soil type
• Strength of seismic shaking in the area of liquefaction
• Size of the affected area
• Degree of destruction because of the liquefaction
According to the California Geological Survey (CGS), most of the City of Vernon is in a
liquefaction hazard zone consistent with other southeastern Los Angeles County cities,
including Huntington Park, Downey, Compton, and Cerritos. This is due to nearly all the
area’s soil consisting of sandy alluvial soil and the high-water table.10 Figure 3-2 shows the
liquefaction susceptibility zones in Vernon designated by CGS.
PAST EVENTS
SEISMIC SHAKING
While no significant earthquake has originated within Vernon in the last 100 years, Vernon
has felt the shaking of regional earthquakes. The nearest earthquake event to Vernon that
caused significant damage throughout the Southern California region was the Northridge
Earthquake of 1994, which caused an estimated $49 billion in property damage and resulted
in the deaths of at least 57 people. More than 8,700 people were injured, including over 1,600
who required hospitalization. This quake destroyed apartment buildings, malls, California
State University Northridge; parking structures collapsed, it caused the damage to multiple
freeways and interchanges (most notably causing enough damage to Interstate 10 to close
and congest surface streets for three months while it was repaired) and caused moderate to
severe damage to over 15,000 structures. For days afterward, thousands of people and their
homes had no electricity or gas; approximately 50,000 people had little to no water. Los
10California Geological Survey. 1998. “Seismic Hazard Zone Report for the Los Alamitos 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Los Angeles and
Orange Counties, California.” http://gmw.conservation.ca.gov/SHP/EZRIM/Reports/SHZR/SHZR_019_Los_Alamitos.pdf
Liquefaction caused by the 1964 Niigita, Japan
earthquake caused these apartment blocks to experience
severe leaning. Image from the University of Washington.
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Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan declared a state of emergency and issued curfews in the
area. Governor Pete Wilson and President Bill Clinton visited Los Angeles to see firsthand
the damage caused.
Other strong, regional earthquakes have occurred in the Southern California region, but
their epicenters have been significantly distant from Vernon that seismic shaking did not
cause significant property damage or harm to the City. Table 3-5 shows significant
earthquakes – magnitude 6.0 Mw or greater – that have occurred within 100 miles of Vernon
since the beginning of the 20th century.11
11 Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2003. California Earthquake, Aftershocks (DR-799).
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/799
Figure 3-2: Liquefaction Susceptibility Zones in Vernon
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LIQUEFACTION
There is limited information on the occurrence of past liquefaction events in Vernon. The
nearest and most recent liquefaction event occurred near the mouth of the San Gabriel River
at Alamitos Bay because of the Long Beach Earthquake in 1933. It was reported that pavement
buckled, cracks appeared in the ground, and “mud volcanoes” erupted in the Los Alamitos
area.12
RISK OF FUTURE EVENTS
SEISMIC SHAKING AND SURFACE RUPTURE
Vernon is in a seismically active area with many faults in the surrounding area and region-
at-large. The only known faults that run through Vernon are the Puente Hills fault and the
Elysian Park fault. These fault lines run northeast of Vernon City Hall through E 27th Street
and S Santa Fe Avenue and cross the intersection of Bandini Boulevard and S Soto Street. If
an earthquake were to occur on these faults, the rupture would occur underground, so there
is no risk of fault rupture to residents or structures on the surface. There would still be
danger posed by any seismic shaking, which could damage buildings or infrastructure.
Table 3-5: Significant Earthquakes (6.0+Mw) Within 100 Miles of Vernon
Event Name Distance (Miles)* Magnitude
1918 Hemet Earthquake 74 6.8
1933 Long Beach Earthquake 30 6.3
1952 Kern County 82 7.7
1971 San Fernando Earthquake 30 6.5
1986 North Palm Springs Earthquake 93 6.0
1992 Big Bear Earthquake 82 6.7
1994 Northridge Earthquake 23 6.7
*Distance between the epicenter and Vernon Civic Center.
It is almost inevitable that an earthquake will occur along one of the adjacent or regional
fault lines and cause a major seismic event. The Third Uniform California Earthquake Rupture
Forecast (UCERF3), released in 2015, provides an assessment of the probability of a major
earthquake on various faults between 2015 to 2044. Table 3-6 shows the results for Vernon's
nearby and regional fault lines.
In addition to UCERF3 forecasts, which project the odds of a major earthquake on local and
regional faults, the U.S. Geological Survey forecasts the severity of seismic shaking in
12 California Geological Survey. 1998. “Seismic Hazard Zone Report for the Los Alamitos 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Los Angeles
and Orange Counties, California.” https://filerequest.conservation.ca.gov/?q=SHZR_019_Los_Alamitos.pdf
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different locations for various plausible earthquake scenarios. Table 3-7 shows the
anticipated shaking in Vernon from some of these scenarios.
Table 3-6: Earthquake Probabilities for Key Faults near Vernon (2015-2044)
Fault Distance
(Miles)*
Probability
6.7+ Mw 6.7+ Mw 6.7+ Mw 6.7+ Mw
Elysian Park 0.5 0.05% <0.04% <0.01% Negligible
Puente Hills 0.5 0.70% 0.51% 0.08% Negligible
Newport-
Inglewood 6.5 0.52% 0.38% 0.07% Negligible
Raymond 8 1.17% 0.76% 0.22% <0.01%
Hollywood 8 1.46% 1.11% 0.25% <0.01%
Whittier 10.5 0.49% 0.43% 0.25% Negligible
Compton 15 0.81% 0.76% 0.26% <0.01%
Palos Verdes 15.5 2.79% 2.54% 0.10% Negligible
Sierra Madre 18 1.17% 1.12% 0.78% 0.03%
San Jose 20.5 0.31% 0.21% 0.02% Negligible
Peralta Hills 23 0.23% 0.15% 0.06% Negligible
San Joaquin Hills 27.5 0.40% 0.38% 0.24% Negligible
Chino 28 0.60% 0.16% 0.07% Negligible
Cucamonga 29.5 1.09% 0.97% 0.61% 0.03%
San Pedro 29.5 1.58% 0.75% 0.19% Negligible
San Andreas† 37 19.51% 19.09% 17.20% 6.81%
San Jacinto 45.5 4.24% 4.23% 4.18% 2.32%
* Distance between Vernon Civic Center and the nearest point of the fault. All distances are approximate.
† Southern California segments only.
Note: UCERF3 results consist of two individual models (3.1 and 3.2), each of which provides rupture probabilities for each segment of the fault. This table shows the
maximum probability for a section of the fault in either model.
The U.S. Geological Survey scenarios show that the Newport-Inglewood Fault could cause
the strongest seismic shaking in Vernon, the next being the Anaheim fault or Puente Hills
fault. As noted in Table 3-6, the likelihood of a powerful earthquake occurring along these
faults within the next 25 years is exceptionally low. The Palos Verdes, San Jacinto, and San
Andreas faults are capable of producing more intense earthquakes but are less likely to cause
damage in Vernon due to their greater distance from the City.
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Table 3-7: Selected Shaking Scenarios for Vernon
Fault Magnitude Distance to
Epicenter (Miles)*
MMI in Vernon
Compton 7.45 4 VIII (Destructive)
Elysian 6.65 7 VIII (Destructive)-VII (Very
Strong)
Puente Hills 7.08 10 VIII (Destructive)
Hollywood 6.7 11 VII (Very Strong)
Raymond 6.71 12 VII (Very Strong)
Newport-
Inglewood 7.2 13 VII (Very strong) – VIII
(Destructive)
Anaheim 6.4 18 VIII (Destructive)
Peralta Hills 6.6 26 VII (Very strong)
Whittier 7.0 25 VII (Very strong) – VIII
(Destructive)
Chino 6.8 32 VI (Strong)–VII (Very strong)
Palos Verdes 7.4 26 VII (Very strong)
San Jacinto 7.3 59 VI (Strong)
San Andreas 7.9 57 VI (Strong)
*Distance between Vernon City Hall and the epicenter (the point on the surface above where the fault rupture began).
LIQUEFACTION
Due to the types of soil in Vernon and the surrounding area, the City faces a substantial risk
of a liquefaction event as long as the water table remains as high as it currently is. Since
liquefaction events are triggered by seismic shaking, the probability of a liquefaction event
depends on the likelihood of an earthquake. An earthquake could occur along the numerous
local faults running through the southernmost part of Los Angeles County. More regional
faults, like the San Andreas or San Jacinto, are more likely to experience a significant
earthquake within the next quarter-century but may be too distant from Vernon to generate
significant shaking intensity to trigger a liquefaction event.
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
SEISMIC SHAKING
There is no direct link between climate change and seismic activity that could impact
Vernon, so climate change is not expected to cause any changes to the frequency or intensity
of seismic shaking. Some research indicates that climate change could result in “isostatic
rebounds,” or a sudden upward movement of the crust as a result of reduced downward
weight caused by glaciers. As glaciers are known to melt when overall global temperatures
increase, climate change could indirectly lead to increased seismicity in Southern California.
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LIQUEFACTION
Climate change is anticipated to change the usual precipitation patterns in Southern
California. Periods of both rain and drought are anticipated to become more intense and
frequent. This means that more precipitation will likely occur during rainy periods, and
droughts are expected to last longer. As a result, the groundwater aquifer beneath Vernon
and Los Angeles County, as a whole, could rise during intense periods of precipitation;
however, longer-lasting drought may lead to more groundwater withdrawal and could lower
groundwater elevations. Therefore, depending on the circumstances, climate change could
either increase or decrease the future risk of liquefaction in Vernon.
DROUGHT
DESCRIPTION
A drought is a period in which water supplies become scarce. This can occur for a variety of
reasons. In California, droughts occur when precipitation is limited for an extended period.
Rain arrives in California from winter storms and atmospheric rivers, channels of moist air
located high in the atmosphere. When winter storms and atmospheric rivers bring less than
usual moisture, a reduced total amount of precipitation falls on the state.
Winter storms are associated with the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, a regional
meteorological phenomenon in the southern Pacific Ocean consisting of variations in ocean
water and air temperature. These variations give rise to two distinct phases known as El
Niño, the warm and wet phase, or La Niña, the dry and cold phase.13 When the La Niña phase
is active, lower than normal precipitation levels are the result.
Drought may also occur when infrastructure connecting communities to long-distance
water sources is degraded or fails. This can occur due to deferred maintenance results of a
natural disaster. For example, many Southern California cities would experience drought
conditions should the State Water Project or Colorado Aqueduct become severed during a
powerful earthquake event.
LOCATION AND EXTENT
Most of the City of Vernon is supplied water through the Vernon Water Department. There
are, however, some businesses in Vernon that are supplied water by either California Water
Service Company or Maywood Mutual Water Company. Since Vernon’s water sources come
from the Central Groundwater Basin, it is unlikely that Vernon would undergo a long-
distance drought — a drought that occurs when a distant water source becomes less
available. Given that most of Vernon’s water comes from local groundwater sources, this
type of drought event would have to be exceptional or prolonged for the City and its
residents to feel the impact.
13 “What is ENSO?” https://www.climate.gov/enso
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The U.S. Drought Monitor Classification Scheme is a common scale used to measure the
impact of droughts in different communities across the United States. See Table 3-8 for a
complete description of each drought event classification.
Table 3-8: U.S. Drought Monitor Classification Scheme
Category Description Possible Impacts
D0* Abnormally dry Slower growth of crops and pastures.
D1 Moderate
drought
Some damage to crops and pastures. Water bodies and wells are
low. Some water shortages may occur or may be imminent.
Voluntary water use restrictions can be requested.
D2 Severe drought Likely crop and pasture losses. Water shortages are common, and
water restrictions can be imposed.
D3 Extreme drought Major crop and pasture losses. Widespread water shortages and
restrictions.
D4 Exceptional
drought
Exceptional and widespread crop and pasture losses. Emergency
water shortages develop.
* D0 areas are those under “drought watch” but not technically in a drought. They are potentially heading into drought conditions or recovering from drought but
not yet back to normal.
Source: US Drought Monitor. 2019. Drought Classification. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/AboutUSDM/AbouttheData/DroughtClassification.aspx
PAST EVENTS
Like the rest of California, Vernon has
experienced many drought events throughout its
history. Each event has been different, with
varying lengths, severity, and frequency. One of
the earliest recorded major droughts in state
history is the “Great Drought,” which occurred in
1863 and 1864. This drought killed 46 percent of
the cattle in the state and ultimately led to the
decline of cattle ranching.14
The “Dustbowl Droughts” lasting from 1928 to 1935 caused great impacts on the state’s
agriculture. The effects of this drought were so severe that it sparked the movement to
create some of California’s modern water irrigation infrastructure, such as the California
Aqueduct. Another drought occurred in 1976 and 1977, leading to agricultural losses
estimated at nearly $1 billion. This drought led to water-saving practices still in effect today
across the state. Further water conservation practices were enacted during a drought lasting
from 1987 to 1993 which caused agricultural damages at an estimated $250 million each
14 Crawford, R. June 1991. “The Great Drought: Fickle Weather in 1860s Led to Breakdown of Cattle Industry.” Los Angeles
Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-06-13-nc-780-story.html
Shasta Lake Reservoir seen during the 1976-1977
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year.15 California experienced one of its most intense and recent droughts beginning in 2012
and lasting until 2017. All areas of the state were impacted, and by 2014, it was reported as
the most severe drought in 1,200 years. Figure 3-3 illustrates the severity of the drought
conditions experienced over the past 20 years in Los Angeles County. By the summer of 2014,
almost all of California was experiencing D2 (severe drought) conditions. Vernon, along with
all of Los Angeles County and more than 75 percent of California, was reported as
experiencing D4 (Exceptional Drought) conditions. By 2015, emergency water-saving
mandates were enacted, requiring all jurisdictions to reduce water use by 25 percent.
In late 2016 and early 2017, successive heavy rainy seasons helped end the drought conditions
in the state. The following winter, in late 2017 and early 2018, rains did not return in the same
quantity, and slight drought conditions returned across California. This moderate drought
was again abated in the winter season of late 2018 and early 2019 when heavy rains ended
any existing drought conditions. As of April 12, 2022, almost 50% of California was
experiencing at least D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions. Vernon and Los Angeles County were
experiencing D2 (Severe Drought) conditions, as depicted in Figure 3-4, which displays
statewide drought conditions as of August 16, 2022.
15 Grad, S. and Harrison, S. April 2015. “3 crippling droughts that changed California.” Los Angeles Times.
https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-california-retrospective-20150413-story.html
Figure 3-3: Drought Conditions in Los Angeles County (2001-2021)
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RISK OF FUTURE EVENTS
Drought will continue to be a foreseeable event in the future of California, including Vernon.
Since most droughts are almost entirely contingent on global weather phenomena, which
vary from year to year, it is impossible to predict the frequency or severity of future drought
events in Vernon. Droughts that result from infrastructure failure are equally impossible to
predict since the circumstances that lead to infrastructure failure are unique to each
situation.
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
Climate change is anticipated to abate drought in certain situations; however, projections
suggest that future drought events could become more frequent and intense in the future.
In some cases, climate change-intensified weather patterns, like ENSO, may bring more rain
to California and Vernon, which would abate drought conditions. In other years, climate
change may also prolong the La Niña phase of ENSO, which could lead to longer periods with
no precipitation in California.
Figure 3-4: U.S. Drought Monitor
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Climate change is also expected to increase the average temperature and cause more
frequent and prolonged heat waves in the region. During these events, water supplies may
be affected within the City. Hotter temperatures may also lead to increased surface water
evaporation, leading to greater water consumption. If a drought occurs coupled with
heatwave events, additional strain could be placed on City infrastructure, including the
water supply.
From a regional perspective, warmer overall temperatures in California are anticipated to
reduce statewide water supplies. Much of California’s water comes from melted snow in the
High Sierra. As the average temperature grows warmer with climate change, the
precipitation that falls as snow is expected to shift towards rain. As less snow falls, the
amount of melted water from the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada will decrease, reducing the
water that will flow into the reservoirs and aqueducts that supply Southern California. While
the City does not currently rely on water supplies from Metropolitan Water District (MWD),
reductions in water availability could strain supplies for neighboring communities that do,
impacting the quality and availability of water supplies within the Los Angeles County
Groundwater Basin, which could affect future water supplies.
EPIDEMIC/PANDEMIC
DESCRIPTION
There are two general classifications to describe the geographic spread of disease. An
epidemic is an infectious disease that spreads beyond a localized area, reaching people
throughout a large region. A pandemic is an infectious disease that spreads around the world.
An infectious disease is a disorder that is caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses,
fungi, or parasites. A disease that is described as vector-borne refers to the medium of
infection through a third-party organism (i.e., mosquito, ticks, or fleas) known as a vector.
Both epidemic and pandemic diseases can be described as vector-borne if the infection
occurs through a vector.
The two main factors that influence the spread of disease are the speed at which the
pathogen is transmitted from person to person and the human behaviors, both individual
and societal, which may increase the opportunity to spread the disease.
The following are some diseases and pests that could affect the population of Vernon:
• COVID – 19 is the common name used for the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019,
first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The coronavirus associated
with COVID-19 is called SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are a large family of
viruses common in people and many different species of animals, including
camels, cattle, cats, and bats. A wide range of COVID-19 symptoms have been
reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness that can appear 2-14
days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms reported include coughing,
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shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore
throat, and/or new loss of taste or smell.16
• Influenza (the flu) is a virus that leads to illness in humans. Symptoms of the
flu include fever, cough, headache, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, or runny
nose. Given that the flu virus is constantly mutating, it is exceptionally difficult
to create a vaccine that protects against all strains of the virus. These
variations of the flu can occasionally give rise to particularly deadly strains,
such as the H1N1 strain that emerged in 2009. Currently, the flu is one of the
most common diseases worldwide, leading to as many as 650,000 deaths per
year.17
• West Nile Virus is a disease originally from Africa that was first reported in the
U.S. in 1999. West Nile Virus is a vector-borne disease, with transmission
occurring because of mosquito bites. Most people who are infected do not
display symptoms or feel sick. Those who display symptoms most often
experience high fever, headache, neck stiffness, tiredness, or tremors. More
severe symptoms include coma and paralysis. Vulnerable populations,
primarily the elderly, may die as a result of their infections. There is currently
no vaccine for the virus.18
• Zika Virus is a disease originally from Uganda that began spreading globally in
2016. Zika is a vector-borne disease primarily transmitted from person to
person via mosquito bites. Most infected people do not experience symptoms;
they potentially include fever, headache, or muscle pain when symptoms
occur. Zika rarely results in death. Researchers have discovered that Zika virus
infections in pregnant women can sometimes result in microcephaly, a
condition where babies are born with small heads. Babies born with
microcephaly may die as a result of their physical condition.19
16 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/case-definition/2020/08/05/
17 Hartl, G. December 2017. Up to 650,000 people die of respiratory diseases linked to seasonal flu each year. World Health
Organization.https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/14-12-2017-up-to-650-000-people-die-of-respiratory-diseases-
linked-to-seasonal-flu-each-year
18 Center for Disease Control and Prevention. December 2018. West Nile Virus: https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
19 Center for Disease Control and Prevention. March 2019. Zika Virus. https://www.cdc.gov/zika/about/overview.html
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• Mosquitoes are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of mammals, including
humans. They use a needle-like part of their mouth, called the proboscis, to
breach the epidermis and reach the blood vessels beneath the skin. As
mosquitoes withdraw the blood from their host, they can potentially transfer
infectious diseases they are carrying to
the host. Mosquitoes may transmit only
certain diseases. The Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), for
example, cannot be transferred from
human to human since HIV cannot
survive in mosquitoes. The Zika or West
Nile viruses, on the other hand, are
highly transmissible infections via
mosquitoes, and this is the most
common form of transmission.20
• Mice and rats are small rodents that can transmit disease or be a vector for
other disease-carrying organisms. The most well-known and historical
example of this is the Bubonic Plague. In the 14th Century, mice and rats
infested with fleas traveled to Europe from Asia. The fleas carried the Bubonic
Plague in their bodies and transmitted the infection to human populations as
the fleas left the rats and mice for new human hosts.21
LOCATION AND EXTENT
While any location in Vernon is susceptible to experiencing the contagious disease, locations
where many people gather are more likely to facilitate the spread of disease. These include
large employment centers, educational institutions, medical facilities, and shopping centers.
Vernon has many large industrial buildings, which equates to large numbers of employees.
These diseases are more likely to spread when large groups work together in an enclosed
space.
Vector-borne diseases can only be spread where there is a link between the pest and the
human population that could be infected. Areas where pests gather could pose a greater
danger to humans who live nearby or visit regularly. Mosquitoes, for example, are known to
congregate around pools of standing water as this is where they lay their eggs. Any pools or
other bodies of standing water in Vernon likely pose an increased risk to anyone who
regularly spends time near these locations of being bitten by a mosquito and potentially
being infected by a mosquito-borne disease.
20 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. March 2016. NIOSH: West Nile Virus.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/outdoor/mosquito-borne/westnile.html
21 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. November 2018. History of Plague.
https://www.cdc.gov/plague/history/index.html
An Asian Tiger Mosquito, which may attack during the
day, bites its host. Image from San Diego County News
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Few diseases have a formal measuring scale to evaluate their severity or extent. Influenza,
more commonly known as the flu, is measured by the Pandemic Influenza Phases scale
established by the World Health Organization (WHO). Table 3-9 describes the various phases
of Influenza infection over time.
Table 3-9: Pandemic Influenza Phases
Phase Description
Phase 1 No animal influenza virus is known to have caused infection in people.
Phase 2 An animal influenza virus has caused infection in people. There is a potential
pandemic threat.
Phase 3 An animal influenza virus has caused occasional infections or infections in small
groups. There may be limited human-to-human transmission, but nothing large
enough to sustain community-level outbreaks.
Phase 4 Human-to-human transmission can sustain community-level outbreaks. There
is a significantly higher risk of a pandemic.
Phase 5 Human-to-human transmission in at least two countries in the same region. A
pandemic is likely imminent.
Phase 6 Human-to-human transmission in at least two countries in the same region and
in at least one other country outside of the region. A pandemic is underway.
Post-peak Transmission levels are declining below peak levels, although second waves may
occur, and transmission could return to previous levels or higher.
Post-pandemic Transmission levels have returned to normal levels for seasonal influenza
outbreaks.
Source: World Health Organization. 2019. WHO Pandemic Phase Descriptions and Main Actions by Phase.
https://www.who.int/influenza/resources/documents/pandemic_phase_descriptions_and_actions.pdf
PAST EVENTS
While local information on diseases and pests for Vernon is not available, Los Angeles County
has been impacted by localized disease outbreaks. The following are notable recent
instances of diseases and pests that have occurred within Los Angeles County:
• H1N1 (Swine flu): The 2009 H1N1 pandemic spread worldwide and caused deaths
worldwide. Within the context of Los Angeles County, there were 238 cases
requiring intensive care and 88 cases where the infection resulted in the patient's
death.
• Measles: A 2015 localized outbreak of measles began at Disneyland in Anaheim.
Patient zero was not discovered, but the most likely cause of the outbreak was a
visit to the theme park by a person who was a carrier of measles. This likely leads
to measles infections in other visitors who were not vaccinated against the
measles virus, most of whom were minors. This outbreak led to 10 confirmed
measles cases in Los Angeles County. By 2016, all cases had been successfully
treated, and the outbreak was eradicated.22
22 Center for Disease Control and Prevention. February 2015. Measles Outbreak – California, December 2014-Feburary 2015.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6406a5.htm
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• West Nile Virus: The County of Los Angeles Public Health reports that the West
Nile Virus first emerged in Los Angeles County in 2004, accounting for 309 total
cases and 13 deaths. Then, a sudden outbreak emerged again from 2014 through
2017, with 939 reported cases and 64 fatalities. In 2018, the number of cases
decreased dramatically to 47, and by 2018, the number of cases continued to fall
to 29, the lowest number of West Nile Virus infections since 2011. 23
• Zika Virus: In 2016, there were 30 reported cases of Zika Virus infections and 12
cases in 2017, an infection rate of 0.9% and 0.4%, respectively. All these cases
resulted from residents traveling to foreign countries where the virus was active
and then being diagnosed with the infection upon their return. There has never
been any Zika infection that occurred within California.24
• COVID-19: In December 2019, COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China. As of
April 2022, COVID -19 has spread throughout the globe, with over 502.8 million
confirmed cases and approximately 6.2 million deaths worldwide. There have
been over 80.6 million confirmed cases within the United States and over 988,000
deaths resulting from the virus.25 Los Angeles County has reported the highest
number of cases in California, with over 2.85 million confirmed cases and 31,872
deaths. 26
RISK OF FUTURE EVENTS
Vernon is almost certain to continue experiencing influenza-type infections in the future. As
this disease has no completely effective vaccine, it is impossible to eradicate the illness from
recurring in the City. Other diseases, such as measles, can only be contained as far as the
general population continues receiving vaccinations against the disease. If residents,
workers of, or visitors to Vernon, were to stop receiving vaccinations against preventable
diseases, it could cause a resurgence of such diseases within the City.
Recent cultural trends in Southern California suggest that some members of the public are
choosing not to vaccinate their children, which corroborates this scenario. While it is
impossible to predict whether this anti-vaccination trend will gain traction in Vernon, there
are no current indications that significant numbers of people living, working, or visiting the
City are not taking the necessary precautions against the threat of preventable disease,
including vaccinations.
Vector-borne diseases of concern, like the West Nile or Zika viruses, are not native to
California and thus are not expected to gain significant traction in the future. As all cases of
23 Orange County Health Care Agency. 2017. Reportable Diseases & Conditions by Year, 2013-2017.
http://www.ochealthinfo.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=76272
24 California Department of Public Health. 2019. What Californians Need to Know: Don’t Bring Zika Home.
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/pages/zika.aspx
25 New York Times, “Corona Virus in the U.S Latest Map and Case Count”
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/covid-cases.html
26 New York Times, “Tracking Coronavirus in California: Latest Map and Case Count”
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/california-covid-cases.html
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Zika Virus infection have occurred among those who have traveled to countries where the
risk of infection is high, it can be expected that there will always be some degree of Zika
Virus infection in Vernon if its residents, workers, and visitors travel to these countries. West
Nile Virus infection rates tend to remain low, but there are periods when infection rates
suddenly rise due to larger mosquito populations. If mosquito control measures are in place
and effectively enforced, the infection rates in Vernon are expected to remain low. If large
numbers of residents or businesses do not follow proper procedures, West Nile Virus cases
could likely rise.
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
Climate change generally will lead to the overall warming of the Southern California climate,
which may cause insects, pests, and other vectors that carry disease to remain active for an
extended part of the year. This possibility increases the threat of exposure to any infectious
diseases that these pests carry. Additionally, vectors currently not active in Vernon and
Southern California at large may migrate into the area due to warmer temperatures.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus and Zika Virus would have an extended range. For more
resources and information on the impact of climate change on vector-borne disease, read
Climate Effects on Health.27
FLOODING
DESCRIPTION
Flooding occurs when an area becomes inundated with more water than it can drain in a
specified period. This can range from a small, confined area, such as a grassy field in a park
that floods for a few hours after a rainstorm, to whole sections of a city, such as numerous
streets becoming impassable with floodwaters. When floods are small, they may represent a
minor inconvenience if recreational pathways and some curb cuts become flooded. These
smaller instances of flooding where water collects into a pool of standing water are referred
to as “ponding.” On the other hand, larger flood events can hamper a city’s operations. For
example, when multiple streets flood simultaneously, it could prevent emergency workers
from reaching victims in need of help. Flooding can also damage critical pieces of city
infrastructure. For instance, unprotected electronic equipment can short-circuit if it meets
water. This could lead to outages in street lighting, traffic signals, and city government
computer systems. City-owned vehicles can be waterlogged and experience engine stalling
if floodwaters are particularly high.
Flooding can result from multiple different causes. In Southern California, the primary cause
of flooding is heavy rain that usually occurs in the winter. Most precipitation in California
arrives either via atmospheric rivers or the ENSO cycle. Atmospheric rivers are channels of
moist air located high in the atmosphere. The ENSO cycle is a regional meteorological
phenomenon in the southern Pacific Ocean consisting of variations in ocean water and air
27 https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/default.htm
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temperature. These variations give rise to two distinct phases known as El Niño, the warm
and wet phase, or La Niña, the dry and cold phase. When the El Niño phase is active, it can
cause California to receive higher than normal precipitation levels. These higher-than-
normal levels of rainfall can quickly overwhelm the capacity of certain sections of land to
effectively drain the precipitation before the rainwater begins to pool. A failure in
infrastructure may also cause flooding. For example, a water main or sewage pipeline that
bursts could cause some degree of flooding if left uncontained for a significant period. A
more serious infrastructure failure, such as the failure of dams, reservoirs, or levees, could
cause extensive flooding. For more information on this type of hazard, please refer to the
Dam Failure section of this chapter.
LOCATION AND EXTENT
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designates which areas in the United
States are susceptible to flooding and how likely they are to experience flooding. FEMA uses
a complex classification system to categorize the level of risk for each section of land. The
two most well-known measures of flood event likelihood are the 100-year flood and the 500-
year flood. These designations do not refer to floods that occur every 100 or 500 years but
rather refer to the likelihood of a flood occurring each year. For example, a 100-year flood is
a flood that has a 1 in 100, or 1 percent, chance of occurring in any given year, while a 500-
year flood is a flood that has a 1 in 500, or 0.2 percent, chance of occurring in any given year.
These measures of likelihood are combined with the specific geography of each locale to
produce specific flood “zone” designations. Table 3-10 shows a detailed list of all the flood
zone categories used by FEMA.
FEMA also uses Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to determine the minimum depth of the
floodwaters during one of these flood events. An area with a BFE of 3 feet, for example, means
that area can expect to see a minimum floodwater depth of 3 feet with potentially additional
depth in particularly severe flood events.
FEMA has designated all of Vernon as lying within Zone “X,” meaning that the City is not in
danger of a 500-year flood. Given Vernon’s specific geography, however, FEMA has added
additional stipulations about the level of flood risk in the City. The Los Angeles River Channel
that runs through the City effectively mitigates the risk of a 100-year flood; however, it is
still possible that the channel could overflow its embankments in an exceptionally powerful
rainstorm. Effectively, the City is protected against the risk of all but the most exceptional
flood events. Figure 3-5 shows the areas in Vernon within FEMA-designated flood zones.
Ponding events occur on any flat surfaces where sufficient drainage is unavailable. This
includes areas such as parking lots, landscaped areas or lawns, or roadways. Since ponding
is so small in scale, it is impossible to predict exactly where in the City they will occur or how
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TABLE 3-10: FEMA FLOODPLAIN ZONES
Zone Description
A Within a 100-year flood plain, but the water height of the 100-year flood is not
known.
A1-30 or
AE Within a 100-year flood plain and the water height of the 100-year flood is known.
AO Within a 100-year flood plain, and the water height of the 100-year flood is between
one and three feet but not specifically known.
A99 Within a 100-year flood plain, protected by flood protection infrastructure such as
dams or levees.
AH Within a 100-year flood plain, and the water height of the 100-year flood is between
one and three feet and is specifically known.
AR Within a 100-year flood plain, protected by flood protection infrastructure that is not
currently effective, but is being rebuilt to provide protection.
V Within a 100-year flood plain for coastal floods, but the water height of the flood is
not known.
V1-30 or
VE
Within a 100-year flood plain for coastal floods and the water height of the flood is
known.
VO Within a 100-year flood plain for shallow coastal floods with a height between one and
three feet.
B Within a 500-year flood plain, or within a 100-year flood plain with a water height less
than one foot (found on older maps)
C Outside of the 500-year flood plain (found on older maps)
X Outside of the 500-year flood plain (found on newer maps)
X500 Within a 500-year flood plain, or within a 100-year flood plain with a water height less
than one foot (found on newer maps)
D Within an area with a potential and undetermined flood hazard.
M Within an area at risk of mudslides from a 100-year flood event.
N Within an area at risk of mudslides from a 500-year flood event.
P Within an area at risk of mudslides from a potential and undetermined flood event.
E Within an area at risk of erosion from a 100-year flood event.
Source: CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). 2016. Title 44 (Emergency Management and Assistance), Part 64 (Communities Eligible for the Sale of Insurance), Section
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PAST EVENTS
No significant flood event has been recorded in Vernon in recent years, but flooding has
occurred in similar communities in the surrounding area.
The following are some examples of significant historic flooding in the region:28
• From December 1861 to January 1862, there were 30 consecutive days of rain
across Southern California from Los Angeles to San Diego. Thirty-five inches
of rain fell in Los Angeles, causing mass flooding around the region’s rivers.
Some rivers even changed course, such as the Los Angeles River, which shifted
its mouth from Venice to Long Beach. In Orange County, the Santa Ana River
swelled its banks on its course through Anaheim, creating a four-foot-deep
28 A History of Significant Weather Events in Southern California, 2017,
https://www.weather.gov/media/sgx/documents/weatherhistory.pdf
Figure 3-5: FEMA Flood Hazard Zones in Vernon
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layer of water that extended to the Coyote Hills in Fullerton. Twenty people
were reported dead in Orange County.
• On New Year’s Eve of 1933 and New Year’s Day of 1934, an extraordinary
amount of rain fell across the Southern California region. In Los Angeles, more
than 7 inches fell within 24 hours, and 5 inches fell in nearby Buena Park on
New Year’s Day. Forty-five deaths were reported across the region.
• From February to March of 1938, a weakened tropical storm reached Southern
California and dropped 11 inches of rain in Los Angeles and 30 inches in some
mountain areas. Flood control infrastructure was overwhelmed by the surge
of water, and the Los Angeles, San Gabriel, and Santa Ana Rivers flooded their
banks. There were 210 people who were reported as dead or missing, 45 of
whom were reported to be from Orange County.
• In April 1988, heavy rains led to flooding across Southern California, including
Los Angeles County. In Los Angeles, 26 motorists were injured in a major
collision. Uprooted and felled trees caused power outages in the region when
they tore down power lines as they fell.
RISK OF FUTURE EVENTS
Smaller instances of ponding occur at least annually or even multiple times a year in cities
across Southern California during the winter when precipitation rises. During periods of
drought, precipitation levels may decrease and similarly lower the likelihood of ponding. In
most years, though, it is almost certain that Vernon will continue to experience this type of
flood events in the future. Larger-scale flood events are rare in Vernon and will continue to
be rare due to the City’s protection by levee and other regional flood control infrastructure.
During a particularly severe rainstorm or after a dam failure, however, it is possible that
Vernon could experience some degree of large-scale flooding though the floodwaters are
not anticipated to rise above one foot in depth.
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
Climate change is expected to exacerbate the conditions that lead to urban flooding in
Southern California and Vernon. Climate change will cause more intense local, regional, and
global weather patterns, intensifying atmospheric rivers. At this time, it is unknown exactly
how climate change will impact the frequency of ENSO, but it is anticipated that it will
become more intense. Based on the atmospheric river and ENSO changes, precipitation in
Southern California will increase in frequency and degree. This increases the likelihood of a
particularly exceptional rain event in Vernon. One of these exceptional rain events could
overwhelm the capacity of the region’s network of dams, levees, and water courses to
contain and drain all the precipitation that falls.
On the other hand, droughts are also expected to increase in length and frequency under
climate change conditions. Soil dried by extensive drought periods is less able to absorb and
drain water, which would likely exacerbate flood likelihood. Overall, climate change is
expected to create conditions that will increase the likelihood of flooding in Vernon.
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AIR POLLUTION
DESCRIPTION
The State of California measures ten air
pollutants. These pollutants are measured
separately and are compared to a healthy level
determined by the State. Air is considered
polluted when it does not meet the standard set
by the State or Federal government. According to
the South Coast Air Quality Management
District’s 2016 Air Quality Management Plan, in
Los Angeles County, three pollutants—ozone,
coarse particulate matter (PM10), and fine
particulate matter (PM2.5)—violate either the
State or Federal standards. Air pollution varies
locally as it moves away from the source of
pollution; it is more concentrated along major
transportation corridors and industrial facilities.
Ozone: Ground-level ozone is most commonly
known as smog. Smog is caused by a chemical
reaction when sunlight interacts with nitrogen
oxides and volatile organic compounds emitted
from vehicles. As temperatures increase, it is
anticipated that the amount of ground-level
ozone will also increase if the amount of car traffic
and other sources of nitrogen oxides and volatile
organic compounds do not decrease.
Some main contributors to the pollutants that
form ground-level ozone in Vernon are cars, the
vast fleet of commercial trucks, and the various
industrial processes that occur every day within
the City. Ground-level ozone has been linked to
health issues, such as difficulty breathing,
coughing, inflamed airways, asthma attacks, and
heart disease.
Particulate matter: Particulate matter is made of
microscopic solids and liquids in the air that are
small enough to breathe in. PM10 is particulate
matter measuring 10 microns or less in diameter,
which is approximately 1/7th the thickness of a
human hair. PM2.5 is 2.5 microns or less in
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diameter, which is approximately 1/28th the thickness of a human hair. PM10 is often made
up of dust and ash, and PM2.5 results from burning fuel for cars, trucks, and industrial
processes. PM2.5 is small enough to get into the human bloodstream and poses a greater risk
to human health. Similar to ozone, particulate matter causes asthma and heart disease.
LOCATION AND EXTENT
Air pollution is higher in communities with a smaller urban forest, limited access to
community parks, and higher traffic levels. Vernon, given its primarily industrial nature, has
virtually no urban forest. Combining that with the high level of commercial traffic, industrial
processes, and railyard shipping/transportation activity, Vernon experiences very poor air
quality. The LA-Long Beach region already has some of the worst air quality in the country,
ranking as the most polluted region in the United States for ozone and among the top 10
most polluted cities for year-round and short-term particle pollution. 29
PAST EVENTS
As with the entire LA-Long Beach area, Vernon has experienced some of the poorest air
quality in the United States for decades. According to the Los Angeles Air Quality Index (AQI),
the air quality in Los Angeles has improved dramatically and surprisingly over the past 30
years from where it began pre-World War II. From 2017 to 2018, air pollution was reduced
by approximately 10.6% and a further 11.8% from 2018-2019.30 It should also be noted that
these averages are affected by wildfire season, depending on the severity of the season,
which can contribute to elevated periods in the overall air quality.
RISK OF FUTURE EVENTS
More than 100 million people in the United States live in communities where air pollution
exceeds health-based air quality standards. Unless counteracting efforts to improve air
quality are implemented, climate change will worsen existing air pollution levels. This
worsened air pollution would increase the incidence of adverse respiratory and
cardiovascular health effects, including premature death. Increased air pollution would also
have other environmental consequences, including reduced visibility and damage to
agricultural crops and forests.
People with existing health conditions, such as asthma and heart disease, considered part of
the vulnerable population statistic, are more sensitive to air pollution. These conditions are
also often caused by living near sources of air pollution in bordering communities.
Additionally, people who spend more time outdoors, including young children, people who
work outdoors, and people in households without cars, are often exposed to polluted air at
higher rates.
29 https://www.lung.org/research/sota/city-rankings/most-polluted-cities
30 Air Quality and Statistics for Los Angeles
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CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
While air quality in the region, including Vernon, has improved somewhat in recent decades,
climate change threatens to reverse the improvements made in air quality. Projected higher
temperatures in the future are likely to increase the production of ground-level ozone (a
respiratory irritant that is a component of smog). Ground-level ozone is associated with
various negative health
outcomes, including reduced
lung function, pneumonia,
asthma, cardiovascular-related
morbidity, and premature death.
31
Vernon already experiences some
of the worst air pollution in
Southern California. It will
worsen due to climate change
and likely have the greatest
impact in summer when
temperatures are higher. Longer
warm seasons can mean longer
pollen seasons, increasing
allergies and asthma episodes.
Higher temperatures associated
with climate change can also lead to an increase in ozone. Although the future level of air
pollution will depend, in part, on State laws mandating standards for fuel efficiency and
potential electrification of cars and trucks, the current air quality in Vernon does not meet
State standards.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE
DESCRIPTION
Hazardous materials release refers to an incident whereby concentrations of potentially
harmful substances are released into the environment. This occurs when storage containers
of hazardous materials leak or fail. This can happen due to industrial accidents, vehicle
crashes, as a direct result of other disasters (e.g., a flood or earthquake), or as a deliberate
act.
Hazardous waste is any material with properties that make it dangerous or potentially
harmful to human health or the environment. The threat that hazardous materials pose to
human health depends on the type of material, frequency, duration of exposure, and whether
chemicals are inhaled, penetrate the skin, or are ingested. Exposure to hazardous materials
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can result in short- or long-term effects, including major damage to organs and systems in
the body or death. Hazardous materials can also cause health risks if they contaminate soil,
groundwater, and air, potentially posing a threat long after the initial release.
LOCATION AND EXTENT
Hazardous materials are used daily in businesses
throughout Vernon. In addition to the locations
of large chemical and industrial factories,
sources of hazardous materials can originate
from seemingly harmless places such as service
stations, dry cleaners, medical centers, and
almost any industrial business. Hazardous waste
can take the form of liquids, solids, contained
gases, or sludge and can be the by-products of
manufacturing processes or simply discarded
commercial products, like cleaning fluids and
pesticides.
In severe situations, Vernon may also be at risk
of hazardous materials release events on a
regional level. With the right prevailing wind
conditions, airborne toxic material could spread
to and impact various parts of the City’s air basin.
Table 3-11 identifies 31 spill releases of hazardous materials in Vernon that have been
reported.
Figure 3-6 identifies these locations and the associated CalEnviroScreen score. While there
is no extent scale for hazardous materials release, the probability of an incident is anticipated
to be occasional each year.
PAST EVENTS
Vernon has experienced 27 significant hazardous spill release events of at least 100 gallons
and/or pounds of material since 2010, the latest occurring on December 30, 2021. Table 3-
12 highlights these events, illustrating that all but four (unknown cause) appear to have
occurred due to accidents, infrastructure failure, or equipment malfunction.
RISK OF FUTURE EVENTS
The majority of the significant release events within Vernon have occurred due to human
error, infrastructure failure, or malfunctioning equipment. Given this, it is anticipated that
future events within Vernon have a high likelihood of occurrence due to the high level of
material transportation and heavy industrial and commercial activities.
Table 3-11: Reported Hazardous
Materials Spill Releases in Vernon
Year Number of Spills
2010 11
2011 9
2012 7
2013 15
2014 15
2015 14
2016 13
2017 20
2018 18
2019 12
2020 14
2021 20
Annual
Average
14
Source: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/fire-
rescue/hazardous-materials/spill-release-reporting
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CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
Climate-related natural hazard events, such as an intense flood, could cause hazardous
materials release associated with transportation crashes or damage to storage containers or
vessels containing these substances. Severe wind events could potentially spread damaging
gaseous vapors and toxic material/particulate if the wind movement is strong enough.
Climate-related hazards could also exacerbate the effects and impacts of such events. For
example, heavier rains could lead to more runoff from a site that is contaminated with
hazardous materials.
Figure 3-6: Hazardous Materials Sites (500-foot buffer), and CalEnviroScreen
Scores within Vernon
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Table 3-12: Reported Hazardous Material Spills of at least 100 gal. or 100 lbs.
Date Location Gallons Incident Type
2/12/2010 4961 52nd Pl 1,000 Chemical: Unknown cause
1/26/2011 3220 E 26th St 200 Unspecified: Equipment failure
10/8/2011 3650 E 26th St 150 Petroleum: Faulty pressure relief valve on tank
car
2/15/2012 Bandini Blvd & Atlantic
Blvd
100 Petroleum: Hatch on a tanker was left open
9/30/2013 2929 E 54th St 100 Non-chlorinated Water: Leaks from cooling
tower
12/31/2014 LA Junction Yard 100 Petroleum: Released during fueling of a
locomotive
3/2/2015 3285 E Vernon Ave 900 Petroleum: Clamp fell off the bottom of
holding truck
4/14/2015 3275 E Vernon Ave 400 Unspecified: Pipeline flange malfunctioned
5/19/2015 5335 – 5119 District Blvd 1500 Sewage: Unknown cause
3/16/2016 3225 Washington St 1,000 Sewage: Manhole overflowed
8/17/2016 Bonnie Beach & 26th St 14,850 Sewage: Blockage in the county sewage line
12/25/2016 3220 E 25th St 1,000 Other: Due to an air compressor failure
12/27/2016 Bandini Blvd 100 Petroleum: Big rig was involved in a traffic
accident
2/24/2017 3650 E 26th St 10,000 Asphalt flux: Tank railcar valve failure
4/27/2017 3220 E 26th St 900 Other: Underground pipe ruptured
5/17/2017 4560 – 4786 E 26th St 100 Petroleum: Semi-truck collided with concrete
pole
12/4/2017 2522 37th St 1,000 Sewage: Blocked sewer line
1/23/2018 2638 Vernon Ave 100
(lbs.)
Chemical: Broken pipe in commercial building
10/26/2018 Vernon LAJ Railyard 500 Petroleum: Unknown cause
12/18/2018 1790 Industrial Way 100 Petroleum: Cars abandoned on property
leaving fluid
6/18/2019 4383 Exchange Ave 100 Unspecified: Fruit processing manufacture
release
6/18/2019 LA Junction Sub, 4433
Exchange Ave
100 Petroleum: Mechanical failure on BNSF
locomotive
10/7/2019 3049 E Vernon Ave 100
(lbs.)
Vapor: Unknown cause
3/26/2020 3220 E 26th St 300 Chemical: Boiler blow down caused drainage
clog
6/7/2021 4921 Gifford Ave 600 Chemical: Valve on a tank truck was left open
10/12/2021 LA Junction Sub, 4433
Exchange Ave
200 Petroleum: Mechanical failure on BNSF
locomotive
12/30/2021 3305 East 26th 800
(lbs.)
Unspecified: Leaking pressure gauge resulted
in formaldehyde found in water.
Data collected from: CalOES Spill Release Report, https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/fire-rescue/hazardous-materials/spill-release-reporting
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SEVERE WIND
DESCRIPTION
Wind is simply the movement of air
caused by differences in atmospheric
temperature. High-pressure air will
naturally move to areas of low
pressure. Usually, the distance
between these high- and low-
pressure zones is far; however, on
occasion, these low- and high-
pressure zones may be near one
another. When this happens, air will
flow dramatically, creating high-
speed winds. The most common wind
events in southern California are the
“Santa Ana” wind conditions that
typically occur in the fall and winter.
When winds are fast enough, they can cause property damage to homes, public facilities,
utilities, and other infrastructure. They can also uproot or topple mature trees or pick up
debris and send it careening through the air. This debris can injure or even kill bystanders
who may find themselves stranded outside. High-speed winds can also deposit this debris in
the middle of rights-of-way, such as roads, freeways, and railways, blocking exit routes for
would-be evacuees or impeding access to first responders trying to reach wounded people.
LOCATION AND EXTENT
In Southern California, the most common type of severe wind event is called the Santa Ana
winds. During the fall and winter months, high pressure over Nevada and Utah forces air
down from the high desert toward the ocean. As the winds descend, they heat up and
increase in speed, sometimes carrying particulate matter and aggravating the respiratory
health of those who have allergies.32
Vernon is often affected by Santa Ana winds blowing through the Santa Ana Mountain range.
Santa Ana winds are a leading cause of wildfires in California.
Generally, winds are measured using the Beaufort scale, developed in 1805, categorizing
wind events on a force scale from 0 to 12 using their speed and impacts. Any wind classified
as force nine or above is generally considered a severe wind event. Table 3-13 shows how
the Beaufort scale classifies wind events in detail.
32 UCSD (University of California, San Diego). 2016. “Santa Ana.” http://meteora.ucsd.edu/cap/santa_ana.html
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PAST EVENTS
There have been several strong wind events recorded in and around the city of Vernon:33
• In November 1961, Santa Ana winds exacerbated fires in Bel Air, Brentwood, and
Topanga Canyon, leading to 103 injured firefighters and over 6,000 acres burned.
• In April 1962, strong Santa Ana winds howled throughout the region, uprooting trees,
causing property damage, and interrupting customer power transmission.
• In October 1982, Santa Ana winds blew at 60 miles per hour, leading to a major wildfire
that moved through the Santa Monica Mountains.
• In May 1988, strong winds hit the coast at 60 miles per hour and 45 miles per hour at
LAX. Power outages, brush fires, and a hang-gliding fatality were all due to these
severe winds,
• In November 1993, Santa Ana winds gusting to 60 miles per hour, re-starting the
Topanga fire that burned from Calabasas to the ocean destroying over 100 homes.
33 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. May 2017. “A History of Significant Weather Events in Southern
California.” https://www.weather.gov/media/sgx/documents/weatherhistory.pdf
Table 3-13: Beaufort Scale
Force Speed (mph) Description
1 0 to 1 Calm: Smoke rises vertically, and the sea is flat
2 1 to 3 Light air: The direction of wind is shown by smoke drift, but not wind
vanes
3 4 to 7 Light breeze: Wind is felt on the face, leaves rustle, and wind vanes are
moved. Small wavelets appear on the ocean, but do not break
4 8 to 12 Gentle breeze: Leaves and small twigs are in motion, and light flags are
extended. Large wavelets appear on the ocean, and crests begin to break
5 13 to 18 Moderate breeze: Dust and loose paper become airborne, and small
branches are moved. Small waves appear on the ocean
6 19 to 24 Fresh breeze: Small trees begin to sway and moderate waves form
7 25 to 31 Strong breeze: Large branches are in motion, and using an umbrella
becomes difficult. Large waves begin to form
8 32 to 38 Near gale: Whole trees are in motion and walking against the wind can be
hard. Foam from breaking waves is blown in streaks
9 39 to 46 Gale: Walking is difficult, and twigs break off trees
10 47 to 54 Severe gale: Slight structural damage. Crests of waves begin to topple
11 55 to 63 Storm: Trees are uprooted and considerable damage to structures. Very
high waves form in long, overhanging crests
12 63 to 72 Violent storm: Widespread damage. Exceptionally high waves form, and
the ocean is completely covered in foam
*Source: https://www.weather.gov/mfl/beaufort.
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• In November 2008, strong Santa Ana winds exacerbated and spread the Freeway
Complex Fire, one of the most destructive fires in Southern California history. More
than 30,000 acres were burned.
• In late 2012 (November/December), an extreme windstorm struck the City,
destroying power lines and infrastructure along the Los Angeles River. City staff
indicated that power was interrupted for approximately a week.
RISK OF FUTURE EVENTS
Given Vernon’s history of severe wind events in nearby cities, it is very likely that wind events
will continue to impact the City. The most probable source of wind events in the future will
likely originate from the Santa Ana winds or extreme storms. All expectations are that the
probability they will occur again in the future is highly likely.
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
It is anticipated that the atmospheric rivers that deliver storms to Southern California may
intensify because of climate change. While the average number of storms in Southern
California will remain the same, storms are expected to increase in strength by 10 to 20
percent (Oskin 2014). This increase in storm intensity may also bring more intense winds to
the Southern California region, including Vernon. It is unknown if climate change will affect
the frequency or intensity of Santa Ana wind events.
Regarding Santa Ana winds, however, studies indicate that these events may be affected in
varying ways. According to one study that examined two global climate models, there is a
projected increase in future Santa Ana events. However, other studies have found that the
number of Santa Ana events may decrease by about 20% in the future.34 Given the
anticipated increases in temperatures throughout the region, future events are anticipated
to become more severe in some cases, even if the number of events decreases.
DAM FAILURE
DESCRIPTION
Dam, reservoir, and levee failure can result from several causes such as earthquakes, rapidly
rising floodwaters, and structural design flaws. These hazards can occur instantaneously or
very gradually, depending on the source of the failure. Inundation associated with these
events can cause loss of life, damage property, and result in other impacts such as
displacement of persons residing in the inundation path and loss of critical infrastructure.
LOCATION AND EXTENT
Inundation from the following two dams could potentially result in flooding in Vernon in the
event of failure:
34 Hall, Alex, Neil Berg, Katharine Reich. (University of California, Los Angeles). 2018. Los Angeles Summary Report. California’s
Fourth Climate Change Assessment. https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Reg%20Report-%20SUM-
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• Hansen Dam is also located approximately 24 miles northwest of Vernon, within the
City of San Fernando. In the event of dam failure, the flood wave would take more
than 19 hours to reach Vernon and be around 2 feet deep.
• Sepulveda Dam is approximately 24 miles northwest of Vernon, located in the City of
Sherman Oaks. In the event of dam failure, it would take more than 8 hours for the
flood wave to reach Vernon, and the depth would be about 2 feet.
Table 3-14 identifies the Dam Safety Action Classification scale, which identifies the relative
safety ratings of these facilities. Dams that could impact Vernon have been identified in bold
within this table. Figure 3-7 identifies the potential inundation areas that could impact the
City of Vernon. This figure shows the areas downstream that would be inundated by a breach
from a dam’s reservoir. The areas that could flood in the case of a dam breach are not
necessarily the same areas that could be inundated by a 100-year or 500-year flood.
PAST EVENTS
California’s dam infrastructure varies in age (some are decades old, while others are more
recently constructed), type, and size. In California, there have been several
major catastrophic dam failure events. One of the earliest was the failure of the San
Francisquito Canyon Dam. The dam experienced a structural failure because of
insufficient geotechnical engineering analysis, which led to inadequate construction by the
then-Los Angeles Bureau of Water Works and Supply. At midnight on March 13, 1928, the
205-foot-tall structure failed catastrophically, unleashing a 120-foot-high wave of water
traveling 18 miles per hour down the San Francisquito Canyon. By 5:30 AM, the wave had
traveled 54 miles from the dam site to the Pacific Ocean, killing at least 438 people, razing
towns, and destroying infrastructure. It was reported that victims' bodies were recovered
from the ocean as far south as the Mexican border. The disaster is considered one of the
worst engineering failures in US history.35
Another, more recent dam failure in the region occurred at the Baldwin Hills Dam. On
December 14, 1963, a structural failure in the dam caused a breach that unleashed 250 million
gallons of reservoir water. Diligent work by maintenance crews detected the developing
failure in the dam four hours before it breached. With the cooperation of local law
enforcement, they were able to successfully evacuate and save nearly 1,500 people
downstream from the reservoir. Five lives were lost, 65 homes were destroyed, and nearly
$11 million worth of property damage was incurred. The Baldwin Hills Dam was not rebuilt
and is now a grassy basin in Kenneth Hahn Park, which is why it is not listed in Table 3-14.36
35 Riley, K. March 2018. 90 Years Later, The St. Francis Dam Failure Remains A Vital Safety Lesson. Association of State Dam
Safety Officials. https://damsafety.org/article/awareness/90-years-later-st-francis-dam-failure-remains-vital-safety-
lesson
36 The Center for Land Use Interpretation. nd. Baldwin Hills Dam Failure Site. http://clui.org/section/baldwin-hills-dam-
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Table 3-14: Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) Ratings
Numeral Rating
Name
Description Los Angeles District
Dams
I Urgent and
Compelling
(Unsafe)
Dams where progression toward failure is
confirmed to be taking place under
normal operations, and the dam is almost
certain to fail under normal operations
within a time frame from immediately to
within a few years without intervention,
or the combination of life or economic
consequences with the probability of
failure is extremely high.
Whittier Narrows Dam
II Urgent
(Unsafe or
Potentially
Unsafe)
Dams where failure could begin during
normal operations or be initiated as the
consequence of an event. The likelihood
of failure from one of these occurrences
prior to remediation is too high to assure
public safety; or the combination of life or
economic consequences with probability
of failure is very high.
Carbon Canyon Dam,
Lopez Dam, San
Antonio Dam, Santa Fe
Dam, Corona National
Housing Dike, and
Corona Sewer
Treatment Dike,
and Prado Dam
III High Priority
(Conditionally
Unsafe)
Dams that have issues where the dam is
significantly inadequate or the
combination of life, economic or
environmental consequences with
probability of failure is moderate to high.
Brea Dam, Haines
Canyon Debris Dam,
Sepulveda Dam,
Painted Rock Dam, and
Hansen Dam
IV Priority
(Marginally
Safe)
Dams are inadequate with low risk such
that the combination of life, economic or
environmental consequences with a
probability of failure is low, and the dam
may not meet all essential USACE
engineering guidelines.
Alamo Dam, Fullerton
Dam, Mathews Canyon
Dam, Mojave Dam, Pine
Canyon Dam, and
Whitlow Ranch Dam
V Normal
(Adequately
Safe)
Dams considered adequately safe,
meeting all essential agency guidelines,
and the residual risk is considered
tolerable.
None
The most recent incident in California is the Oroville Dam spillway failure that occurred in
February 2017. Failure of concrete in the main spillway caused a 60-foot-deep hole to
develop in the lower third of the spillway during normal operations undertaken to lower the
reservoir before a moderately large storm. A subsequent storm and the inability to fully use
the primary spillway led to the filling of the reservoir and the use of its unlined (natural)
emergency spillway for the first time ever. After two days of usage causing erosion of the
unlined hillside and head cutting (erosion upstream towards the earthen dam), concerns
regarding the stability of the emergency spillway caused an evacuation of nearly 200,000
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people downstream, prompting both immediate repairs and a re-evaluation of this dam
facility and many others throughout the State of California since.37
RISK OF FUTURE EVENTS
Due to the presence of the dams near Vernon, areas of the City could be at risk of inundation
in the case of significant dam failure. Some of the potential consequences of dam failure are
death or injury, people displaced from their homes, damage to existing public and private
buildings, damage to infrastructure, loss of services from utilities, loss of government
services, and economic losses. The US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) evaluates and rates
dams based on confirmed or unconfirmed safety issues, probability of failure, and the
potential consequences. The following are the ratings for Dams that may impact Vernon:
37 California Office of Emergency Services. 2018. California State Hazard Mitigation Plan. https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-
divisions/hazard-mitigation/hazard-mitigation-planning/state-hazard-mitigation-plan
Figure 3-7: Dam Failure/Inundation Zone in Vernon
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Hansen Dam is an earth-fill dam built by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and finished construction in
September 1940. This dam is located within the San
Fernando Valley, and like the Sepulveda Dam, it is vital
for flood risk management for the larger part of Los
Angeles. Hansen Dam is made up of about 1,300 acres,
and the majority of the land is leased to the City of Los
Angeles for recreational purposes. The Army Corps of
Engineers Dam Safety Program has given the structure a
DSAC III rating, which means it has a high risk of failure
without remediation efforts. The dam has a high
potential for failure due to erosion of the embankment.
Sepulveda Dam was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers. This dam was finished in December 1941.
Its main purpose was to provide flood protection after
the 1938 Los Angeles Flood. The Sepulveda Dam is
located in the Van Nuys neighborhood of the City of Los
Angeles and plays an important role in flood risk
management for the San Fernando Valley and parts of
the Los Angeles River. This dam makes up more than
2,100 acres, with 300 acres entirely for operations of the
dam and 1,500 acres loaned to the City of Los Angeles
for recreational purposes. The Army Corps of Engineers Dam Safety Program has rated the
dam to be a high urgency with a rating of DSAC Rating III which means that this dam has a
high chance of collapsing if not re-constructed.
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
Climate change could increase the risk of a dam failure in the future. More intense
rainstorms may increase the likelihood that reservoir infrastructure could become
overwhelmed, including the dams that control floodwaters from inundating Vernon and the
rest of Los Angeles County. Indirectly, increased climate change-induced rains may cause
more erosion, which could compromise the dam's structural integrity or the foundation it
sits on.
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Chapter 4 – Threat and Vulnerability
The threat assessment process looks at the harm that each hazard event discussed in
Chapter 3 may cause in three different areas: the physical threat to key facilities, the threat
to vulnerable populations, and the threat to any other community assets.
Threat Assessment Process
The threat assessment process looks at the harm that Vernon may experience from a hazard
event but does not consider its likelihood, so it gives equal consideration to hazards that are
more likely (e.g., earthquakes, drought) as well as hazards that are less probable (e.g., severe
wind, dam failure).
The threat assessment examines three aspects of each hazard: the physical threat to Critical
Facilities (CFs) and Facilities of Concern (FOC), the social threat to vulnerable populations,
and the threat to any other assets that may be affected.
Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern
Critical facilities consist of properties and structures that play important roles in
government operations and their services to the community. Examples of CFs include local
government offices and yards, community centers, public safety buildings like police and fire
stations, schools, and any other properties a city has deemed essential for its operations. CFs
may also serve dual roles if a city designates them as public assembly points during an
emergency. CFs are often owned by the City, but many are also owned and operated
privately, such as some utilities and telecommunication infrastructure.
The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee identified 26 CFs or FOC in Vernon that fall into
2 categories based on their function or characteristics. Table 4-1 shows the number of CFs
and FOC in each category, the total estimated value of the facilities in each category, and
examples of the facilities in each. Appendix D has a complete list of the CFs and FOC. Figure
4-1 shows the locations of CFs and FOC in Vernon that were mapped. Some facilities were
not mapped due to security concerns.
Table 4-1: Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern
Category Number of Facilities Examples
Potential Loss
CRITICAL CONCERN
City Facilities (City
Hall, Fire, Police) 7 0
Vernon Civic
Center
Complex Site,
Fire Stations,
Police Station
$96,048,295*
Infrastructure
Facilities 18 2
Water Tank,
Pumping
Stations
$327,544,894*
Total 25 2 --- $423,593,189*
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* Potential loss data are estimates only, as replacement values for some facilities were not available. Actual losses may be greater than the estimate presented in this
table.
The potential loss value is the total insured value of the CFs that fall within the hazard zone.
It is intended to provide a ballpark estimate of replacement cost if the property is completely
or severely damaged. The actual repair costs could be smaller or larger than the provided
estimate. The data was provided by the City’s Property Schedule, and therefore, information
for facilities not owned by the City are not shown (e.g., bridges, private buildings). In some
instances, replacement cost information was not made available. Where this occurs, “N/A”
has been used within the table.
Based on the available data provided by the City, there is a minimum of $423,593,189 worth
of City-owned assets. The total potential loss value of all City-owned and non-City-owned
assets is much higher but is not known due to data limitations. The greatest potential for
loss among the City-owned assets comes from utilities infrastructure facilities. The next
Figure 4-1: Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern in Vernon
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category with the greatest potential for loss is the City Facilities category, including buildings
like City Hall, Fire Stations, and the Vernon Police Station. To better understand the
magnitude of impacts, this plan identifies representative percentages of potential impact
based on the total valuation of City assets. For planning purposes, we identified different
tiers of impact that could happen. It is reasonable to assume that impacts would not exceed
50% of the total asset value city-wide. The following are parameters to help understand how
much a proposed investment/improvement compares to the existing assets within the City:
• 1% Impact - $4,235,932
• 5% Impact – $21,179,659
• 10% Impact – $42,359,319
• 20% Impact - $84,718,637
• 50% Impact - $211,796,595
The likelihood that all facilities are completely damaged at the same time is extremely
remote. Most impacts are anticipated to be isolated to certain locations based on the hazard.
This estimate does not include the value of underground infrastructure and surface drainage
facilities owned and operated by the City.
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
Factors such as age, physical and/or mental condition, socioeconomic status, access to key
services, and many other factors affect the ability of people to prepare for and protect
themselves and their property from a hazard event. Even though some hazard events may
impact all parts of Vernon with equal severity, different people may experience the impacts
differently. Higher-income households, for instance, are likely more able to afford the cost
of retrofitting their homes to resist flooding or, alternatively, move to a location that is less
prone to flooding than a lower-income household. As a result, the higher-income household
is less likely to experience significant damage during a flood event than the lower-income
household, even if the same amount of rain falls on both.
A social threat analysis examines the ways hazard events are likely to impact different
demographic populations in Vernon and where these different demographic populations live
in the City. This includes an assessment of whether the people in an area of an elevated
hazard risk are more likely than the average person to be considered a threatened
population. The social threat analysis uses the following criteria to assess the threat to
vulnerable populations:
• Disability status: Persons with disabilities may often have reduced mobility and experience
difficulties living independently. As a result, they may have little or no ability to prepare for
and mitigate hazard conditions without assistance from others.
• Income levels: Lower-income households are less likely to have the financial resources to
implement mitigation activities on their residences. They may also struggle with having the
necessary time to find and access educational resources discussing hazard mitigation
strategies. Furthermore, lower-income households are less likely to be able to afford to move
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to areas that are safer or less at risk of being impacted by a hazard. The national poverty limit
standard for the U.S. for a four-person family is approximately an income of $26,200 or less.
For Los Angeles County, the FY 2020 Low-Income Limit for a four-person family, according to
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is $64,000.
• Seniors (individuals at least 65 years of age): Seniors are more likely to have reduced mobility,
physical and/or mental disabilities, and lower-income levels, all of which may decrease their
ability to prepare for and mitigate a hazard event.
Table 4-2 shows the amounts of people in Vernon who meet at least one of the criteria for
threatened, vulnerable populations. For more detailed demographic information, please
refer to Chapter 2.
Table 4-2: Vernon Threatened-Population Metrics
Threatened Population Metric Community-Wide Data
Population 118
Households 29
Median household income $63,589
Renter Households 82.8%
Percentage of households with at least one person living with a
disability
28.6%
Percentage of households living under the poverty limit 0.0%
Percentage of households with one member aged 65+ 19.0%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. 2021. “Table DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics in the United States.”
https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_17_5YR_DP03&prodType=table
The social threat analysis also shows the threat other populations may encounter, such as
persons experiencing homelessness or persons without access to lifelines (vehicles or
communication networks). Since data for these groups are not readily available, there is no
definitive way to determine the amount of these persons in areas of elevated risk, so this
assessment will discuss how these other threatened groups may also be affected on a general
level.
DATA LIMITATIONS AND NOTES ON VULNERABILITY TABLES
Due to data limitations, the data comparing the hazard zone population with the Citywide
population comes from two separate sources. The Citywide data comes from the US Census
Bureau’s American Community Survey, and the hazard zone population data comes from
ESRI’s Business Analyst reports. As a result, there may be minor discrepancies in comparing
the two data sets. The data that should be considered correct for this plan is the ACS data
reported in Chapter 2.
Other Assets
In addition to the City’s designated inventory of CFs/FOCs and vulnerable populations,
hazard events could threaten other assets that are important to Vernon. These assets may
include services, artistic or cultural landmarks, or local economic activities. The threat
assessment describes the potential harm to these other assets based on available
information.
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Threat Profiles
SEISMIC HAZARDS
PHYSICAL THREAT
SEISMIC SHAKING
Many physical assets in the City are estimated to experience the same seismic shaking
intensity, ranging from 55 to 75% g (shaking intensity in relation to earth’s gravity).
Therefore, all facilities could potentially be damaged during a significant seismic event,
which would likely be extremely costly for the City. If all facilities were to be damaged at the
same time during a seismic shaking event, it can be assumed that the City would incur a
percentage of the maximum potential loss of its physical assets. Assuming 20% of the City’s
assets are impacted, this potential loss could amount to over $45 million. Underground
physical assets, like pipelines or utilities, could be damaged if nearby faults ruptured below
the surface. In such a scenario, natural gas and water delivery service to Vernon homes and
businesses would be out of commission until repairs are completed. Figure 4-2 identifies CFs
and FOC in Vernon that are threatened by seismic shaking. Table 4-3 identifies the potential
loss to CFs and FOC from damage caused by seismic shaking within the city of Vernon.
Table 4-3: Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern (Seismic Shaking 0.75)
Category Number of
Facilities Potential Loss*
Critical Concern
City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police) 7 0 $96,048,295
Infrastructure Facilities 18 2 $327,544,894
Total 25 2 $423,593,189
* Based on the City of Vernon insured replacement values
LIQUEFACTION
Due to the City’s location and the number of active faults in the region capable of generating
large earthquakes, the potential for CFs and FOC to be affected by liquefaction is a concern.
Table 4-4 identifies the CFs and FOC located within these areas, accounting for over $324
million in potential losses affecting 4 CFs and 11 FOC. Figure 4-3 displays the liquefaction
hazard zones, with the city's CFs and FOCs located within the hazard zone.
Table 4-4: Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern (Liquefaction)
Category Number of Facilities Potential Loss*
Critical Concern
City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police) 3 10 $19,739,933
Infrastructure Facilities 1 1 $304,896,900
Total 4 11 $324,636,833
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SOCIAL THREAT
The risk of a seismic event is a danger to all groups in Vernon though some are more
threatened than others.
SEISMIC SHAKING
Seniors, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities are more threatened by seismic
shaking since they may have limited mobility and may be unable to reach shelter in time.
Even if these groups reach shelter in time, they may be trapped if furniture or building
components have fallen around them. Renters and low-income persons are also more
threatened by seismic shaking since these groups may live in homes that are not properly
retrofitted to survive the stresses of a seismic event. These groups may not be able to absorb
the costs associated with repairing their homes or looking for new housing should their
existing housing be too damaged for occupancy. Table 4-5 shows the populations of Vernon
vulnerable to seismic shaking.
Figure 4-2: Vernon Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern Located in
Seismic Shaking Zones
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Table 4-5: Vernon Seismic Shaking Threatened-Population Metrics
Threatened Population Metric Seismic Shake
0.75
Community-Wide
Data
Population 118 118
Households 29 29
Median household income $63,589 $63,589
Renter Households 82.8% 82.8%
Percentage of households with at least one person
living with a disability 28.6% 28.6%
Percentage of households living under the poverty
limit 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of households with one member aged
65+ 19.0% 19.0%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. 2021. “Table DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics in the United States.”
https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_17_5YR_DP03&prodType=table
Figure 4-3: Physical Threat of Liquefaction to CFs and FOCs
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LIQUEFACTION
Since a large portion of the City is located within a designated liquefaction zone, a sizeable
proportion of the City’s population (over 37%) faces the threat of impact due to liquefaction.
Thankfully, much of the construction that has occurred over the years throughout the City
has taken liquefaction into consideration. However, buildings of older construction may
experience greater impact due to the lack of financial resources needed to make repairs
and/or the cost associated with retrofitting older buildings.
Table 4-6 compares the populations within the liquefaction hazard zones with citywide
populations. The liquefaction hazard zones cover roughly a third of the population and
approximately half of the households in Vernon, which have a median household income that
is approximately $3,500 higher than citywide populations. Persons living with a disability in
this area are slightly higher, while households with a member aged 65+ are slightly higher
than the city average.
Table 4-6: Liquefaction Hazard Zone Threatened Populations
Threatened Population Metric Liquefaction Zones City of Vernon
Population 44 118
Households 14 29
Median household income $67,099 $63,589
Renter Occupied Households 85.7% 82.8%
Percentage of households with at least
one person living with a disability
30.0% 28.6%
Percentage of households living under
the poverty limit
0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of households with one
member aged 65+
20.0% 19.0%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. 2021. “Table DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics in the United States.”
https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_17_5YR_DP03&prodType=table
OTHER THREATS
SEISMIC SHAKING
As technology like early earthquake warnings systems are developed, it can be expected that
utilities will take advantage of advanced warnings to shut off utilities and control potential
leaks following a seismic shaking event. The goal of early warning systems is to halt the use
of bridges or move workers to a safe distance away from hazardous conditions. With early
warning, workers can cease their activity and take shelter until they can be safely evacuated.
This would also allow services to become non-operational during the event and remain
inactive until authorities are confident that it is safe to reactivate utilities and return
employees to their workplaces. The length of this time would vary depending on the
magnitude of the event. A significant earthquake would likely put utilities out of commission
and halt any employment activity in the City for a few hours, possibly several days, given the
intensity of the seismic event. The City and the region would lose economic activity that
would normally occur during the period of the outage. Structures, like telephone poles or
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power transmission towers that are felled by the shaking, could block roadways and prevent
emergency response teams from reaching victims or evacuees who need assistance.
LIQUEFACTION
Services and mobility may be disrupted during and following an event where liquefaction
occurs. Sidewalks, roadways, and pipelines may become fractured and disjointed due to the
liquefying soils. Roads and sidewalks may be usable in some form, but a severe event may
render them impassible until they are repaired. Broken gas and water pipelines would result
in utility outages in Vernon homes and businesses. Since these are underground, the outage
duration could likely be extended until the pipelines could be excavated and replaced by
utility operators. Damage to power lines is possible if significant damage to poles occurs.
Homes and businesses may be damaged and rendered unsafe for occupancy if they
experience any leaning or structural damage resulting from liquefaction. This would impact
the City’s and region’s economic activity.
DROUGHT
PHYSICAL THREAT
Since the primary threat from drought is reduced water supply and availability, there are no
foreseeable threats to any of the physical assets in the city. Most of the city’s water comes
from the Central Groundwater Basin, which is classified as long-term drought-resilient
(meaning it would have to be an exceptionally long drought event to affect the source) and
is supplied through the Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) department. Any water delivery
infrastructure that is not used or experiences reduced usage could fall into some degree of
disrepair if maintenance is deferred. Lower water pressures may cause some aged water
pipes to release rust particles into the water supply.
SOCIAL THREAT
Droughts are unlikely to cause serious social threats to households and businesses in
Vernon; however, residents and business owners in the City may experience financial
impacts associated with potential increases in water rates or due to water conservation
efforts. Those with less access to financial resources, such as businesses that require high
water use, low-income households or seniors, could be negatively impacted if higher water
rates or additional fees are imposed during a severe drought event.
OTHER THREATS
No other threats are anticipated in Vernon resulting from drought.
EPIDEMIC/PANDEMIC
PHYSICAL THREAT
Since diseases only affect the human body, an epidemic, pandemic, or vector-borne disease
could not directly threaten physical assets in Vernon.
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SOCIAL THREAT
To some degree, diseases affect everyone in Vernon, whether the impact is a mild
inconvenience or death. There is no universally applicable social threat from diseases and
vectors since each disease affects the body differently. Generally, however, seniors, infants,
pregnant women, and people with weakened immune defenses experience the greatest risk
posed by an epidemic/pandemic. Lower-income persons, persons with disabilities, or those
who live alone may experience greater vulnerability to illness since they may be unable to
or experience challenges in accessing treatment.
OTHER THREATS
A major outbreak of disease could overwhelm the capacity of medical facilities in Vernon and
in the surrounding area, potentially leading to greater inaccessibility of medical services and
a shortage of medical personnel. A major outbreak could also affect large amounts of the
City’s and region’s workforce, inhibiting the regional economy of Los Angeles County and
Southern California. Services such as telecommunications, utilities, recreation, and
commerce may become restricted or even entirely unavailable for a period. Since March
2020, the City and the rest of the world have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic
incident that has impacted the state and many cities and counties. As a new strain and
relatively unknown disease, it has been critically important to effectively communicate the
risk of infection and procedures to obtain medical help effectively.
FLOODING
PHYSICAL THREAT
No physical assets within Vernon are located within the 100-year flood zone (1.0% Annual
Chance of Flooding) or 500-year flood zone (0.2% Annual Chance of Flooding). Any physical
assets located within areas of inadequate storm drain capacity could experience flooding
and damage, but these locations would be isolated. Current mapping identifies a small
location in southeast Vernon where a portion of the community is under reduced risk due
to the presence of a levee (Figure 4-4).
SOCIAL THREAT
Flooding primarily affects residents living within the 100-year and 500-year flood zones.
However, as previously stated, a small portion of the community is within an area of reduced
flood risk due to the construction of levees. Outside of flood hazard areas, persons
experiencing homelessness may be vulnerable as they can be caught outside during flood
conditions with limited or no shelter. Though floodwaters in Vernon are rare, even a
floodwater depth of six inches may render any makeshift structures uninhabitable.
Possessions such as sleeping bags or electronic devices may be damaged or swept away by
these types of events.
OTHER THREATS
Flooding may temporarily stop any type of transportation in the city. Debris carried by
floodwaters can block roadways, hinder access for vehicles, and potentially affect emergency
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response services. Rushing water only one foot deep is enough to carry small vehicles. A
severe flood situation where the maximum anticipated flood depth of one foot is realized
may prevent people who own smaller vehicles from driving to work, leading to reduced
economic activity. Severe flooding that causes serious damage to homes and businesses may
also reduce economic activity until repair work is completed.
AIR POLLUTION
PHYSICAL THREAT
In addition to damaging the environment and human health, air pollution can harm buildings,
monuments, outdoor statues, and other structures. The chemicals in air pollution eat away
at materials such as sandstone, limestone, mortar, and different metals. Acid rain dissolves
stone and can create cracks in buildings. The potential damage that can be caused by the
effects of air pollution isn’t necessarily immediate; but occurs over a longer period of
Figure 4-4: FEMA Flood Zones Protected by Levees within Vernon
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time.38CFs and FOC within Vernon are not currently experiencing signs of physical damage
as it related to air pollution.
SOCIAL THREAT
Breathing ground-level ozone can trigger various health problems, including chest pain,
coughing, throat irritation, and congestion. It can worsen bronchitis, emphysema, and
asthma. Ozone also can reduce lung function and inflame the lining of the lungs, with
repeated exposure sometimes leading to permanently scarring of lung tissue.
Healthy people can also experience difficulty breathing when exposed to ozone pollution.
Because ozone forms in hot weather, anyone who spends time outdoors in the summer may
be affected, particularly children, outdoor workers, and people exercising. Some people who
don't fall into these categories may also find themselves sensitive to ozone. This is discussed
further in the Hazardous Materials Release profile.
OTHER THREATS
Property owners also feel the effects of air pollution. Acid rain can dissolve paint and eat
away at aluminum siding, while dirt particles in the air stick to buildings and can ruin finishes
and the aesthetics of a community. As with the potential physical threat to the city, this
damage will generally occur over a longer period of time.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE
PHYSICAL THREAT
Hazardous materials can cause damage to physical assets in Vernon if they are released into
the environment. Corrosive hazardous materials can damage building exteriors of CFs or
FOC. Flammable hazardous materials can potentially start fires affecting properties, which
can spread to neighboring properties or other parts of the community. Generally, sites closer
to the origin for the release of the hazardous materials are threatened greater than those
further away.
Table 4-7 shows the numbers of physical assets in Vernon threatened by a hazardous
materials release within 500 feet of a site storing or using hazardous materials. There are 15
CFs and 1 FOC that are vital to City operations located within 500 feet of a site with
hazardous materials. The total potential loss estimated for these locations is approximately
$356.7 million.
Figure 4-5 identifies these vulnerable locations along with the CalEnviroScreen results for
city census tracts. CalEnviroScreen is a mapping tool that helps identify California
communities most affected by pollution sources and where people are often especially
vulnerable to pollution’s effects. An area with a high score is one that experiences a much
higher pollution burden than areas with low scores. Vernon is unique, as its residential
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population is extremely low, but given its industrial and commercial nature, it has a high
pollution score. Due to a low residential population, the CalEnviroScreen score for the City
looks low, however surrounding census tracts outside of the City illustrates the degree to
which populations are subjected to pollution and socioeconomic conditions affecting them.
Table 4-7: Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern (HazMat Buffer 500 ft)
Category Number of Facilities Potential Loss*
Critical Concern
City Facilities (City Hall, Fire,
Police)
5 0 $91,308,362
Infrastructure Facilities 10 1 $265,437,971
Total 15 1 $356,746,333
* Based on the City of Vernon insured replacement values
Figure 4-5: Vernon CalEnviroScreen Score, and CFs and FOC within 500 feet of
Hazardous Materials Site
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SOCIAL THREAT
The threat of a hazardous materials release event affects those closest to a source location,
like industrial sites, gas stations, gas transmission lines, or sewer mains. Table 4-8 shows the
vulnerable populations living within 500 feet of a hazardous materials storage/waste site.
For these locations, the median household income is approximately $11,000 greater than the
city-wide average. However due to the small population size within the City and this hazard
area it is difficult to make definitive conclusions about the potential vulnerability of these
populations.
Table 4-8: Hazardous Materials Threatened Populations
Threatened Population Metric 500 Feet from
Hazardous Materials
Site
City of Vernon
Population 3 118
Households 2 29
Median household income $75,000 $63,589
Renter Occupied Households 100.0% 82.8%
Percentage of households with at least one
person living with a disability
50.0% 28.6%
Percentage of households living under the
poverty limit
0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of households with one member
aged 65+
0.0% 19.0%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. 2021. “Table DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics in the United States.”
https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_17_5YR_DP03&prodType=table
Vernon residents living next to major transportation infrastructure, such as railways or major
arterials, also face a greater threat of hazardous material release since vehicles transporting
these materials may be involved in accidents causing release into the environment.
Vulnerable portions of the population, such as the elderly, low-income persons, or renters,
may face a potentially greater risk of exposure since they may not have the financial
resources or ability to retrofit their homes against infiltration by hazardous materials or the
ability to move to a location that is further from the potential sources of hazardous materials
release events.
OTHER THREATS
A hazardous materials release could threaten the transportation networks through out
Vernon and the region. Large portions of the local road or rail systems may be closed to keep
people away from areas contaminated by a release to allow for remediation and cleanup. If a
highly corrosive substance is released, it could potentially cause significant damage to the
exteriors of buildings in the area or depending on the direction of prevailing winds carry
hazardous particulate, fumes, and vapor into new areas that may cause harm to people and
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SEVERE WIND
PHYSICAL THREAT
Intense winds likely present the greatest threat to physical structures, particularly from
trees or branches that fall on buildings and cause substantial damage. Older structures that
have deferred maintenance or have not been retrofitted for high wind conditions may suffer
greater damage than newer/updated structures. Utility lines and wooden utility poles face
an elevated threat from wind, as do buildings without reinforced roofs. Vernon has
experienced electrical infrastructure damage and service failure/interruption because of
severe wind incidents. All facilities within the entire City are susceptible to severe wind
events. While the majority of the City is industrial in nature, all buildings could be physically
impacted by wind events. Facilities that have been poorly maintained or are located in close
proximity to trees or power lines that could fall during a wind event would be at a higher risk
to damage than others.
SOCIAL THREAT
The entire City is susceptible to severe wind events; therefore, all populations within the
City are susceptible to the effects of severe wind. Vulnerable populations may be especially
challenged during severe wind events for several reasons. Buildings damaged during an
event may become uninhabitable or expensive to repair, which could strain
residents/businesses if they cannot afford to make the repairs. Damage to businesses may
require clean-up and repairs, which could include temporary closure, affecting the City's
economic activity. Vulnerable populations may be unable to adapt to the effects of severe
wind events if power loss for an extended period of time occurs or causes
residents/businesses to absorb higher costs because the wind event requires additional
time, materials, or processes to live or work post-event.
OTHER THREATS
Southern California and the City of Vernon all suffer from seasonal Santa Ana Winds and will
for the foreseeable future. Extreme wind events can make other risks such as urban fires and
hazardous materials release exponentially worse.
DAM FAILURE
PHYSICAL THREAT
Various factors, such as the amount of water released, the distance between the dam failure
site, and the topography of the surrounding land, all influence the extent to which physical
assets in Vernon are potentially threatened. The two dams of concern to the City are owned,
inspected, and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). Hansen Dam and
Sepulveda Dam were built for flood risk management along the Los Angeles River. Inundation
mapping indicates that should the Hansen Dam fail at maximum capacity, the entire City of
Vernon could become inundated with water. Table 4-9 represents the extent to which dam
failure results in the potential loss of all CFs and FOC, which amount to approximately $423
million in losses.
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SOCIAL THREAT
Dam Failure hazards in the City would impact a variety of downstream properties. Table 4-
10 identifies the dam impacts associated with the failure of these facilities and the potential
harm that could occur to downstream properties. Based on this analysis, the mapping shows
that the entire population of Vernon would be at risk in the event of a failure of the Hansen
Dam at full capacity.
Table 4-10: Threatened Populations (Dam Failure)
Threatened Population Metric Hansen Dam City of Vernon
Population 118 118
Households 29 29
Median household income $63,589 $63,589
Renter Occupied Households 82.8% 82.8%
Percentage of households with at least one
person living with a disability 28.6% 28.6%
Percentage of households living under the
poverty limit 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of households with one member
aged 65+ 19.0% 19.0%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. 2021. “Table DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics in the United States.”
https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_17_5YR_DP03&prodType=table
OTHER THREATS
Dam failures are often triggered by other events (seismic shaking, intense rainstorms, etc.).
There will almost certainly be service disruptions in Vernon if these events occur.
Residents and workers may find that street lighting and traffic signals may be temporarily
disabled if the inundation area interferes with the electronic systems that control them.
Water would most likely inundate roadways and other low-lying, flat areas, such as parking
lots, open spaces, and shipping/service yards. In severe scenarios, people’s mobility in
these areas would likely be restricted or even impossible. Any unprotected or unhoused
mechanical or electronic equipment that is not properly elevated could become
waterlogged and inoperable until crews can conduct repairs or replacement, if necessary.
Table 4-9: Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern (Dam Failure)
Category Number of Facilities Potential Loss*
Critical Concern
City Facilities (City Hall, Fire,
Police) 7 0 $96,048,295
Infrastructure Facilities 18 2 $327,544,894
Total 25 2 $423,593,189
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Chapter 5 – Hazard Mitigation Strategy
Strategy Development Process
Vernon’s hazard mitigation strategy is a comprehensive set of actions intended to reduce
the impacts of hazard events. These hazard mitigation actions will help protect the safety
and well-being of residents and visitors, CFs and FOC, other buildings and structures, key
services, the local economy, and other important community assets. Some actions will also
help with emergency preparedness, allowing for a more effective community response to
hazard events. Preparedness actions are not a required component of an LHMP, but they
support and complement mitigation activities. The HMPC chose to include them as part of
the overall hazard mitigation strategy.
Use of Hazard and Threat Assessment
The HMPC relied partly on the hazard profiles and threat assessments in this Plan to develop
the actions in the mitigation strategy. A comprehensive set of mitigation actions that
respond to the relevant hazard situations and provide protection to residents, businesses,
and community assets in Vernon were prepared. The HMPC ensured that the mitigation
actions would help reduce damage from the most frequent types of hazard events, the most
significant that may reasonably occur, and those with the greatest potential to harm the
community. The Committee also drafted mitigation actions that will help protect the most
vulnerable members of the community and the most vulnerable local assets.
Capabilities Assessment
As part of the effort to draft mitigation actions, the City completed a capabilities assessment,
which included a review of existing policies, personnel, and technical resources that can
support hazard mitigation activities in Vernon. The hazard mitigation actions build off the
existing success of these resources and leverage their capabilities to support improved
resiliency in the community. The capabilities assessment looked at the following types of
resources:
• Personnel resources: City employees and volunteers, and employees and volunteers
at other agencies
• Plan resource: Advisory or enforceable plans adopted by the City or other agencies.
• Policy resource: Policies adopted and implemented by the City or other agencies
• Technical resource: Data and tools available to the City
• Financial resource: funding mechanisms available to the City that support mitigation
activities
Capabilities Improvement/Expansion
The ability to expand current mitigation capabilities will generally be reliant upon the
budgeting allocated for each department/program for that fiscal year. The level at which
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funding received. FEMA has released a series of guides over the past few years which
highlight some of the ways in which jurisdictions can expand mitigation. Some strategies for
increasing current mitigation capabilities may include:
1. City should actively identify, adopt, and enforce the most current set of
development codes and standards available. Strongly encouraging new
development to be constructed to higher standards than currently required,
increasing resilience within the community.
2. Engaging parts of the community that may not be actively involved in mitigation
efforts.
3. Expanding the number and types of organizations involved in mitigation planning
and implementation, increasing both efficiency and bandwidth.
4. Fostering new relationships to bring underrepresented populations and partners
to the hazards mitigation planning process.
5. During the annual LHMP review, the committee should look for opportunities to
fund and expand/enhance the effectiveness of current mitigation actions.
6. During annual budgeting processes, the City should identify new funding sources
(bonds, grants, assessment districts, etc.) that can be used to support existing
capabilities enhancements.
Table 5-1 shows the capabilities assessment for Vernon. Many of these capabilities could be
enhanced and improved by the strategies listed above. In some cases specific strategies have
been identified for key capabilities determined to be priorities for City focus in the future.
Table 5-1: City of Vernon Capabilities Assessment
Resource Resource Description Connection to Mitigation
(Last Updated)
Planning and Regulatory Capabilities
Capital Asset
Management
Capital projects have a major impact on the
quality of City services, the community’s
economic vitality, and the overall quality of life.
The City maintains its capital assets for capital
improvement planning, capital budgeting,
capital project management, capital asset
maintenance, insurance, and financial
reporting. All of the above are important
components of the City’s long-term financial
sustainability and vitality, as capital assets
enable the City to deliver its services to its
constituents while recouping the cost of those
capital assets through user fees and taxes.
Integration of this Plan into
the Capital Improvement
Projects (CIP) via capital asset
management can assist in
mitigation efforts by
identifying new funding
sources for future
improvements. As new grant
opportunities become
available, the CIP may have
projects consistent with the
LHMP that can easily be used
for grant submittals.
Leveraging these two plans
can help secure needed funds
to reduce vulnerabilities
throughout the City.
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General Plan The General Plan contains the goals, policies,
and explanatory detail about issues important
to the future of Vernon. Plan policies address
land use (including housing), infrastructure,
public safety, resources, and noise. This
General Plan addresses Vernon's continuing
change, growth, and development over the
next two decades and provides a public policy
statement regarding the future of the City.
The General Plan serves as a
framework for mitigation
actions, establishing the
overarching Vernon General
Plan policies for mitigation
activities. To provide a
stronger enforcement
mechanism, mitigation
actions may be directly
incorporated into the general
plan as policies and/or
implementation actions.
Comprehensive
Zoning
Ordinance
The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is
included in the Municipal Code (Title 17,
Zoning). The purpose of the Comprehensive
zoning ordinance is to consolidate and
coordinate all existing zoning regulations and
provisions into one comprehensive zoning plan
that designates, regulates, and restricts the
use, location, and size of buildings, ancillary
Structures, and land for industrial uses and
other permitted purposes and that establishes
performance and development standards to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
To achieve these purposes, this ordinance
establishes one Zone within the City
(Industrial) and various Overlay Zones of such
number, shape, and area as have been deemed
best suited to carry out these regulations and
provide for the administration and
enforcement of aid regulations. It is declared
that the City Council has given due and special
consideration to the City's industrial nature
and to the City’s continuing focus on providing
a suitable location for industry and the
infrastructure and services required to serve
industrial activities. The City intends to
continue to support the ongoing industrial
character of the City while recognizing the
changing industrial environment throughout
the United States and globally and to respond
appropriately.
Mitigation actions related to
the siting, construction, and
operation of new
developments in Vernon may
be implemented through the
Zoning Code to ensure these
locations address risks
identified in the plan.
Vernon
Municipal Code
The Building Code is part of the City’s
Municipal Code (Title 15, Building and
Construction), including the building code and
other associated standards (Residential Code,
Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, etc.) that
govern how new buildings are constructed.
They are published by the state and are
The building code allows for
buildings to be constructed
properly and in compliance
with building requirements
and regulations in the City.
Mitigation actions to
construct buildings to a safer
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adopted by local communities, sometimes with
amendments to make the codes more locally
applicable. The Municipal Code also contains
the Fire Code (Chapter 8.04, Fire Code adopted
by Reference), which states that Vernon
adopted the Los Angeles County Fire Code
(Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code).
standard, allowing them to
better resist damage during a
hazard event, could be part of
future building code updates.
Opportunity for
Improvement:
Updates to the City’s
Municipal Code would ensure
future developments and
redevelopments are meeting
updated requirements that
reduce potential hazards and
address many of the potential
challenges older buildings
and developments face.
Updated regulations can
reduce future conflicts
during the development
process and make it easier to
understand the requirements
that will be placed on new
developments and
redevelopments proposed.
Public Works
Division
The Public Works Division is responsible for
maintaining and constructing the City’s
infrastructure, City-owned buildings,
warehouse, and vehicle fleet. Comprised of
more than 20 employees, the division consists
of the engineering and survey sections, public
works crews, and the City garage. The Public
Works Division reviews, inspects, and approves
all new construction within the public right-of-
way and cooperates with other departments to
review and process all parcel maps, lot line
adjustments, lot mergers, covenants, and
agreements.
Mitigation actions include
the planning, designing, and
managing mitigation projects
for the City. This department
aids the City in the
identification of potential
violations and creating the
projects to address them
Code
Enforcement
Code enforcement responsibilities are part of
the Building Division Services. In addition to its
regular duties, the Building Services Division
also ensures that the Vernon municipal code,
and all other applicable CA state codes are
followed.
Mitigation activities could
include the identification of
violations then implementing
the necessary correction to
reduce vulnerability and
mitigate damage.
2019 County of
Los Angeles All
Hazards
Mitigation Plan.
Mitigation actions for Vernon that require
coordination with the county may be
integrated into the County of Los Angeles All
Hazards Mitigation Plan. Similar mitigation
actions in both the counties and Vernon’s
hazard mitigation plans can lead to a more
The County of Los Angeles All
Hazards Mitigation Plan
identifies and describes the
hazard events that may occur
in the unincorporated areas
of Los Angeles County and
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regionally unified hazard mitigation strategy,
improving effectiveness.
provides a suite of mitigation
actions to help decrease the
potential damage from these
hazards.
California State
Hazard
Mitigation Plan
The California State Hazard Mitigation Plan
assesses the types of hazards that may be
present in California. It includes descriptions of
these hazards, summaries of past hazard
events, descriptions of how these hazards may
occur in the future, and how these hazards may
harm California's people and assets. Like a local
hazard mitigation plan, the State Hazard
Mitigation Plan is updated every five years.
The Committee can use the
State Hazard Mitigation Plan
as a source of information to
refine the hazard profiles and
vulnerability assessments in
future Vernon LHMPs.
Storm Water
Program
The State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB) is the primary agency for protecting
California's beaches and rivers. The City of
Vernon is a co-permittee to the Los Angeles
County Municipal Stormwater Permit, which
the SWRCB regulates. The Vernon Health and
Environmental Control Department works with
the Public Works, Water & Development
Services to prevent pollution of the storm drain
system, which leads directly to the Los Angeles
River and eventually to local beaches.
Stormwater control is often addressed as part
of hazardous materials inspections and can
include providing educational materials for
businesses. In addition to administering
stormwater permit compliance activities, the
Vernon Health and Environmental Control
Department offers the following stormwater
services to Vernon businesses: on-site facility
evaluations for pollution prevention
improvements, construction, and development
project evaluations, stormwater best
management practice evaluations, and a storm
drain stencil loan program for marking on-site
storm drains.
This plan helps set current
best standards and practices
that aid in flood mitigation for
the City and surrounding Los
Angeles region.
Administrative and Political Capabilities
City Council
The City of Vernon exists as a municipal
corporation, first established on Sept. 22, 1905.
Each Council Member serves a staggered five-
year term, and the title of Mayor and Mayor Pro
Tempore rotate based on year of election. All
five members have an equal say, but the Mayor
is the presiding officer at meetings and serves
as the head of the City for ceremonial purposes.
The City Council appoints a City Administrator
to oversee daily operations, public relations,
Mitigation activities
implemented by this office
may include direction setting
with the City Council and City
Departments and
prioritization of new
initiatives that support
mitigation activities within
the City
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the legislative process, and finances. The City
Administrator’s Department also develops
programs to benefit Vernon’s business
community. The City Administrator acts as
chief staff adviser to the City Council, providing
essential information for the Council’s
decision-making process.
City Clerk
The City Clerk plays a key role in ensuring that
Vernon's government is run effectively. Some
of the Clerks' main responsibilities include
preparing and posting agendas for legislative
city meetings; certifying resolutions,
ordinances, and the minutes of legislative city
meetings; management of official City records;
managing campaign disclosures; conducting
City elections, certifying, and maintaining the
legislative history of the City of Vernon; and
acting as the custodian of the city seal.
Mitigation activities
implemented by this office
may include direction setting
with the City Council and City
Departments and prioritizing
new initiatives that support
mitigation activities within
the city. Updates to City
codes that mitigate future
hazards would be
administered through the
office of the City Clerk.
Records
Management
The City Clerk’s Office administers the records
management program for the City of Vernon.
To facilitate efficient retrieval and
transparency, certain City records are readily
available to the public online. The records
available through the Public Portal include City
Council minutes, resolutions, and ordinances;
Boards and Commissions minutes; Investment
Portfolio Reports; Building Permits; Planning
Commission records; Public Works Grading
Plans; and Public Works Improvement Plans.
Mitigation support from the
records management
program would rely on
record keeping and
document support during
mitigation project
implementation and grant
reporting.
City
Administrator
Vernon's City Administration oversees the
City's daily operations, public relations,
information technology practices, legislative
process, and finances. The City Administration
Department also develops programs to benefit
Vernon's business community. The Vernon City
Council appoints the City Administrator, who
acts as its chief staff advisor and provides
essential information for the council's
decision-making process.
Mitigation activities
implemented by this office
may include direction setting
with the City Council and City
departments and prioritizing
new initiatives and
ordinances that will support
mitigation projects and
activities within the city.
Finance/
Treasury
The Department of Finance is responsible for
the overall financial management of the City.
The department oversees the treasury
function, as well as annual city budgets, risk
management, capital asset management, etc.
They also develop fiscal policies that ensure a
financially strong and effective city
government and implement financial
procedures that are consistently monitored
Financial management and
strategic planning functions
(and personnel) within the
City can assist with
mitigation activities by
tracking costs associated
with hazard events and
disasters, identifying grant
funding opportunities, and
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and reviewed to maintain the City's financial
integrity. The primary goals of the finance
department are to provide timely and relevant
information to City leaders and executives to
enhance decision-making and promote the
long-term financial wellbeing of the City.
Mitigation actions include recommending
fiscal policies to city management and
implementing such policies. The department
provides fiscal support to all city departments
and programs to ensure that the city's fiscal
affairs are effectively managed and projects
receive the proper funding.
establishing financial risk
calculations that can help
departments budget
operations and maintenance,
and capital improvements.
Opportunity for
Improvement:
Incorporation of the criteria
and decision making
frameworks from this plan
into the financial decision
making frameworks for the
City may help ensure that
future decisions take into
consideration hazard
mitigation planning and the
funding that can support
future implementation.
California
Governor’s
Office of
Emergency
Services
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency
Services (Cal OES) is the state agency
responsible for reducing hazards in the state
through mitigation activities, conducting
emergency planning, supporting emergency
response and recovery activities, and acting as
a liaison between local and federal agencies on
emergency-related issues. Cal OES guides
hazard mitigation planning activities, shares
best practices, and distributes funding
opportunities.
The Committee can work
with Cal OES to obtain
funding to implement LHMP
mitigation strategies and to
receive guidance on future
updates.
Federal
Emergency
Management
Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) is the federal agency responsible for
hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness,
and emergency response and recovery
activities. It guides state and local governments
on hazard mitigation activities, including best
practices and compliance with federal
requirements.
FEMA also provides funding
for hazard mitigation actions
through grant programs.
Human
Resources
The Vernon Human Resources Department is
responsible for benefits administration,
workers' compensation, employee/labor
relations, classification, recruitment and
selection, training, and development. The
department supports the various departments
in hiring and retaining talented people who are
self-motivated and strive to deliver a high
quality of service.
This department can support
mitigation activities by
identifying staffing needs and
shortfalls and developing
plans and agreements with
other jurisdictions/agencies
to meet future needs.
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Health and
Environmental
Control
One of only four cities in California with its own
health department, Vernon is focused on
protecting the environment and ensuring the
health and safety of its residents, workers,
visitors, and neighboring communities. The
Vernon Health and Environmental Control
Department (HECD) provides comprehensive
and efficient services to accomplish this goal,
tailoring its operations to regulate and meet
the needs of the City's large industrial sector.
HECD provides Vernon businesses and
residents with multiple programs to ensure
that they operate as local and state regulations
require. In addition, they also offer numerous
programs that oversee the community's basic
needs as a whole
Mitigation actions
implemented by this
department can assist in the
dissemination of hazard
awareness information,
provide insight into the
unique conditions hazards
may impose to the various
elements within the
community, and create
programs intended to
increase overall life quality in
the city.
Building Division
The Building Division is responsible for
enforcing and administering City, State, and
Federal Building and Safety Code regulations.
This division provides services including plan
checking, inspections of all new construction
and renovated structures, capital improvement
projects, additions, and remodeling, including
all major heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning units, electrical, plumbing, and
structural systems. The Building division differs
from most cities in that the City retains
individual inspectors specifically trained to
enforce specific branches of the construction
industry, including building, electrical,
mechanical, and plumbing. The City contracts
for structural review. Given the specialized
knowledge of each inspector and the ability to
freely communicate regarding specific
projects, it permits the City to expedite plan
check review and handle specific issues unique
to an industrial environment efficiently.
Mitigation activities for this
department come in the form
of inspections of new and
established constructions,
identifying potential hazards,
implementing the necessary
retrofits to comply with
established policies, and
Provide emergency response
and damage assessment
during and after disaster
events.
Opportunity for
Improvement:
The incorporation of the
latest building codes and
requirements into the
Building Division practices
and protocols can help to
identify problems earlier in
the development review
process.
Planning
Division
The Planning division oversees development in
the City, with responsibilities that include
maintaining Vernon’s General Plan and
administering the City’s Zoning Ordinance,
conditional use permits, parcel map, and
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
applications.
Mitigation actions implemented
by the planning department
would be successfully
integrating the LHMP, general
plan safety element, and zoning
code. Department staff would
also implement the plans
focusing on projects that reduce
residents' and businesses' risks
associated with natural and
human-caused hazards.
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Engineering
Section
The Engineering Section is responsible for
administering city contracts and designing
public improvements, such as roadways, storm
drains, sewers, traffic signals, and City-owned
buildings. This section also maintains plans for
city construction projects and prepares legal
descriptions for street dedications.
Mitigation actions include
maintaining and managing
mitigation infrastructure and
assets for the City. This
Section aids the City in the
identification of potential
mitigation shortfalls and
creates the projects to
address them.
County of Los
Angeles Fire
Department
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is
responsible for protecting the lives and
property of 4 million residents living in 1.23
million housing units in 60 cities and all
unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County,
including Vernon. As of October 21, 2020, the
City of Vernon transitioned all fire protection,
paramedic, and incidental services to the
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los
Angeles County.
The fire department aids in
the mitigation planning
process and implementation
of mitigation actions and
strategies, in addition to their
everyday emergency
response duties.
Vernon Police
Department
The Vernon Police Department provides a full
range of policing services to a unique
community comprised primarily of businesses
and industry. The Vernon Police Department
Patrol Division is the largest unit in the Police
Department. The Patrol Division also utilizes a
Bicycle Patrol Team, and a D.A.R.E. Program for
the local Vernon Elementary School. Vernon
Police Department (VPD) responds to
emergency calls in less than four minutes.
Vernon police officers are specially trained and
outfitted with the latest technology to
investigate offenses unique to an industrial
community. Using mobile computer terminals
in their patrol cars, officers can query criminal
databases from the field and connect
seamlessly with the Department's advanced
communications center, which is fully
integrated with its records management and
E911 systems. With its specialized units, the
VPD maintains an effective community policing
strategy.
As emergency preparedness
is part of the department’s
responsibilities, the Vernon
Police Department can also
widely implement other
mitigation actions through
coordination with other
departments and agencies.
Animal Control Animal Control: The Southeast Area Animal
Control Authority (SEAACA) is the primary
agency responsible for animal control in the
City of Vernon. SEAACA responds to reports of
stray or injured animals through its contract
with the City, which is administered by the
Vernon Health Department. With the presence
Mitigation actions include
helping to relocate,
transport, locate, and treat
large and small
animals/livestock in the
event of a hazard such as an
urban fire or seismic event.
The department can also
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of meat processing plants within the city, the
potential for livestock to escape exists.
keep the public safe from
frightened animals and
prevent property damage or
loss during hazard events.
Greater Los
Angeles County
Vector Control
District
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector
Control District (GLACVCD) is a public health
agency that is enabled and empowered as a
result of legislation incorporated in
the California State Health and Safety Code to
provide ongoing mosquito and vector control
for its residents. The District has evolved over
time and now provides mosquito, midge, and
black fly control services to nearly six million
residents in 36 cities and unincorporated
portions of Los Angeles County, totaling an
area over 1000 square miles.
Mitigation actions include
controlling the spread of
vector borne illnesses and
diseases. The department can
also offer expertise in policy
creation to aid in controlling
disease and pests.
Green Vernon
Commission
Vernon has announced forward-looking
initiatives to achieve its goal of becoming a
leader in environmentally responsible energy
generation and environmentally sustainable
city management. Vernon is committed to
stimulating green development within the City
while expanding the City's capacity to sustain
and grow the 1,800 businesses that support
approximately 40,000 jobs in the region.
Vernon purchased 30,000 acres of property in
Kern County to develop significant wind and
solar-generated electricity to advance the
renewable component of its energy resources
and assist other utilities in meeting their
renewables objectives. The City has undertaken
efforts to expand its renewable energy
resource, and in 2017 added the Antelope DSR
Solar Project, the Astoria II Solar Project, and
the Puente Hills Landfill Gas to Energy Project,
to help meet its renewable portfolio standard
(RPS) mandate issued by California. The City is
looking for additional opportunities to expand
its renewable energy sources.
Mitigation activities can
include opportunities to
reduce the impact Vernon
has on the environment.
Assist in policy creation that
aids in the reduction of the
use of hazardous materials in
the City.
Vernon
Chamber of
Commerce
The Vernon Chamber of Commerce is a
business membership organization that exists
to meet the needs of its business community
and promote the economic climate of the City
of Vernon. Incorporated in 1951, the Vernon
Chamber is a non-profit 501(c)(6) with primary
funding sources from voluntary dues from its
members. The Chamber serves as an advocate
for business and provides business resources
and tools to its members to help their
The Chamber is the voice of
the working population and
offers a unique perspective
on everyday function in the
City and can aid in the
appropriate planning for
hazard mitigation.
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businesses grow and thrive. The Chamber
dedicates its programs to fostering growth
and continued enterprise for its members and
Vernon businesses by fulfilling the following
core objectives:
• Representing the interests of business
with the government
• Creating strong businesses through
economic development programs
• Actively promoting and supporting the
existence of an exclusively industrial
business community
• Political action through legislative
advocacy
• Providing networking opportunities
Due to Vernon’s unique industrial nature,
enormous workforce, and small residential
population, the Chamber of Commerce is a
large part of the planning and development of
Vernon.
Technical Capabilities
Cal-Adapt Cal-Adapt is an online tool that provides
detailed projections for future climate-related
conditions in California, including factors such
as temperature, precipitation, and sea-level
rise. These projections can help inform future
hazard events and explain how hazard
conditions are expected to change. The City
can use Cal-Adapt to monitor anticipated
changes in future climate conditions and adjust
mitigation actions accordingly.
The City can use Cal-Adapt to
monitor anticipated changes
in future climate conditions
and adjust mitigation actions
accordingly.
California
Department of
Transportation
The California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) is the state agency with jurisdiction
over designated highways, including Interstate
Routes 10, 110 and 710. Mitigation measures
related to ensuring the resiliency of state-
designated routes will be implemented through
coordination with Caltrans
Mitigation measures related
to ensuring the resiliency of
state-designated routes will
be implemented through
coordination with Caltrans.
Vernon Public
Utilities (VPU)
The City of Vernon Public Utilities Department
(VPU) serves as an essential resource to the
City's business community, providing
dependable, high-quality utility services at very
competitive rates. VPU offers water, electricity,
natural gas, and fiber optic services to Vernon-
based businesses, often at a cost savings
compared to neighboring utility providers. The
City-owned water, electric, natural gas, and
fiber optic distribution systems have a strong,
established history of reliability, capable of
This resource provides
electricity to customers from
multiple renewable energy
projects across the western
United States. As the city has
grown, this service has
responded by developing
new water systems to meet
the future needs of Vernon.
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efficiently and successfully serving the needs of
the City's unique business community. Some
Vernon businesses are supplied water by
California Water Service Company and others
by Maywood Mutual Water Company. As the
City’s primary water provider, VPU can
effectively manage and monitor water use and
ensure adequate water supplies during severe
drought times.
Natural Gas
Division
The Natural Gas Division of the City of Vernon's
Public Utilities Department serves as the
primary provider of natural gas to the City. The
Vernon-owned natural gas distribution system
is comprised of a six-inch in diameter pipeline
and is located under every street in the City. It
serves approximately 125 service laterals that
provide gas service to Vernon gas customers. In
addition, Vernon operates a 10-inch steel high-
pressure gas transmission pipeline. The
pipeline is seven miles long and delivers natural
gas to the MGS Power Plant from the two
distribution regulator stations. The
transmission line is located at least five feet
below the street and is coated to prevent
corrosion.
Mitigation actions that
address the resiliency of
natural gas infrastructure
and services in Vernon will be
implemented through
coordination with Natural
Gas Division
Southern
California Gas
Company
The Southern California Gas Company
(SoCalGas) is a supplemental natural gas
provider for Vernon and owns portions of the
natural gas infrastructure within the
community. It provides natural gas services for
clients to whom VPU does not provide service.
Mitigation actions that
address the resiliency of
natural gas infrastructure
and services in Vernon will be
implemented through
coordination with SoCalGas.
Fiscal Capabilities
Annual City
Budget
The City’s fiscal year begins on July 1st and ends
on June 30th of the following year. The City
Administrator submits a proposed budget to
City Council for the ensuing fiscal year. After
receiving the proposed budget, City Council
holds a public hearing after public notices are
made available to the public by the City Clerk.
Once the proposed budget is adopted by
resolution on or before June 30th by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the City
Council, it becomes the final budget which
operates as an appropriation of funds for the
purposes set forth in the budget. This budget is
This budget is a key location
where future mitigation
projects can be identified
from a funding perspective.
Opportunity for
Improvement:
Incorporation of the
potential projects and
funding mechanisms from
this plan may assist the City
during annual budgeting
allowing for easier
prioritization of projects and
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a key location where future mitigation projects
can be identified from a funding perspective.
priorities for City
investment.
Education and Outreach Capabilities
Social Media
The City currently uses Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram, and YouTube as part of its
online/social media presence. These resources
can be used to assist in outreach and
engagement on hazard mitigation planning and
implementation in the future.
This can aid in mitigation
activities by promoting the
various mitigation projects
and programs by becoming a
source of information and
direction during emergencies
and evacuations.
Opportunity for
Improvement:
Updates to the City’s social
media strategies and forms of
communication may support
further penetration of the
messaging and information
sharing regarding the LHMP
and the value it provides to
residents and businesses.
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Hazard Mitigation Strategies and Actions
HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS
The goals identified in Chapter 1 help develop policies to protect community members,
ecosystems, and other important assets from hazard events. These goals were developed to
ensure consistency with the City’s General Plan Safety Element, which plays an important
role in risk reduction within Vernon. These goals informed the development of mitigation
actions and act as checkpoints to help City staff determine implementation progress.
EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL HAZARD MITIGATION ACTIONS
Based on the hazard profiles, threat assessment, and capabilities assessment; the community
survey results; discussions among Committee members; and existing best practices, the
Committee prepared a set of potential mitigation actions. Next, the Committee evaluated
these potential actions using the below FEMA criteria.
FEMA requires local governments to evaluate potential mitigation actions' monetary and
non-monetary costs and benefits. Although local governments are not required to assign
specific dollar values to each action, they should identify the general size of costs and
benefits. The Committee may elect to include measures with high cost or low benefits, but
such measures should be beneficial to the community and an appropriate use of local
resources.
In addition, FEMA directs local governments to consider the following questions as part of
the financial analysis:
• What is the frequency and severity of the hazard type to be addressed by the action,
and how vulnerable is the community to this hazard?
• What impacts of the hazard will the action reduce or avoid?
• What benefits will the action provide to the community?
The Committee also chose to review and revise the potential hazard mitigation actions using
a third set of criteria (Table 5-2), known as STAPLE/E (Social, Technical, Administrative,
Political, Legal, Economic, and Environmental). The Committee did not formally assess every
potential mitigation action under all STAPLE/E criteria but used the criteria to guide and
inform the discussion. The Committee also discussed how the criteria might be used to
evaluate future grant applications submitted to receive funding for LHMP implementation.
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Table 5-2: STAPLE/E Criteria
Issue Criteria
Social
• Is the action socially acceptable to Vernon community members?
• Would the action mistreat some individuals?
• Is there a reasonable chance of the action causing a social disruption?
Technical
• Is the action likely to reduce the risk of the hazard occurring, or will it
reduce the hazard's effects?
• Will the action create new hazards or make existing hazards worse?
• Is the action the most useful approach for Vernon to take, given the City
and community members' goals?
Administrative
• Does the City have the administrative capabilities to implement the action?
• Are there existing City staff who can lead and coordinate the measure's
implementation, or can the City reasonably hire new staff for this role?
• Does the City have enough staff, funding, technical support, and other
resources to implement the action?
• Are there administrative barriers to implementing the action?
Political
• Is the action politically acceptable to City officials and other relevant
jurisdictions and political entities?
• Do community members support the action?
Legal
• Does the City have the legal authority to implement and enforce the
action?
• Are there potential legal barriers or consequences that could hinder or
prevent the implementation of the action?
• Is there a reasonable chance that the implementation of the action would
expose the City to legal liabilities?
• Could the action reasonably face other legal challenges?
Economic
• What are the monetary costs of the action, and do the costs exceed the
monetary benefits?
• What are the start-up and maintenance costs of the action, including
administrative costs?
• Has the funding for action implementation been secured, or is a potential
funding source available?
• How will funding the action affect the City’s financial capabilities?
• Could the implementation of the action reasonably burden the Vernon
economy or tax base?
• Could there reasonably be other budgetary and revenue impacts on the
City?
Environmental
• What are the potential environmental impacts of the action?
• Will the action require environmental regulatory approvals?
• Will the action comply with all applicable federal, state, regional, and local
environmental regulations?
• Will the action reasonably affect any endangered, threatened, or otherwise
sensitive species of concern?
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PRIORITIZATION
As part of the mitigation actions development and review, the HMPC also prioritized the
actions. The prioritization efforts looked at the risks and threats from each hazard, financial
costs and benefits, technical feasibility, and community values, among others. Committee
members were asked to identify their priority actions through a voting exercise. Items
prioritized by at least three Committee members are considered high priority, and those
prioritized by one or two members are considered a medium priority. Actions not prioritized
by any Committee member are considered low priority.
COST ESTIMATES
To meet the cost estimation requirements of the hazard mitigation planning process, the
Committee identified relative cost estimates based on their understanding of the mitigation
action intent and their experience developing identical or similar programs/implementing
projects. Three cost categories based on the City’s typical cost criteria were used for
budgeting purposes:
• Low cost ($): $50,000 or less
• Medium cost ($$): $50,001 to $499,999
• High cost ($$$): Greater than $500,000
Based on the criteria and evaluation processes used during Plan development, the
Committee prepared a prioritized list of mitigation actions to improve Vernon’s resilience to
hazard events. Table 5-3 lists the mitigation actions, prioritization of each action, and other
details related to implementation. In addition to mitigation actions and strategies, several
preparedness activities were identified and denoted with the letter “P.”
2004 MITIGATION ACTION PROGRESS
A review of the mitigation actions from the 2004 Vernon Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
(NHMP) has identified where the City has integrated these strategies into standard
procedures and practices. For those actions that were not successfully implemented and
remain relevant to the City, this Plan update incorporates these actions into the current
mitigation action table, as displayed in Table 5-3 (shaded in blue). For actions that were
eliminated, refer to Appendix E. In addition, Table 5-3 lists the mitigation actions,
prioritization of each action, and other details related to implementation, including potential
FEMA funding sources such as:
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): A competitive FEMA grant
program to support states, local communities, tribes and territories.
Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA): A competitive grant program that provides
funding to states, local communities, federally recognized tribes and territories. Funds can
be used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings
insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): Provides funding to state, local, tribal and
territorial governments so they can rebuild in a way that reduces, or mitigates, future
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disaster losses in their communities. This grant funding is available after a presidentially
declared disaster.
Other Grants: Other grants may include State of California grants associated with climate
change, water infrastructure, homeland security, transportation, or other funding sources
that periodically become available. The list below provides some common sources:
1. Climate Adaptation Planning Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program -
Department of Transportation
2. Sustainable Communities Competitive – Department of Transportation
3. CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants Program – Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
4. Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program's Climate Adaptation Planning Grant –
Office of Planning and Research
5. Small Community Drought Relief Program – Department of Water Resources
6. Addressing Climate Impacts – Department of Fish and Wildlife
7. Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program –
Department of Toxic Substances Control
8. Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program Construction – State Water Resources
Control Board
9. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction – State Water Resources Control
Board
10. Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Construction Grant – State Water Resources
Control Board
11. Equitable Community Revitalization Grants (ECRG) – Department of Toxic Substances Control
12. Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Planning Grant – State Water Resources Control
Board
13. Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program - Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank
TIMELINES
In addition the timeframes identified in Table 5-3 may indicate a particular year to initiate
the implementation of the action or in some instances use the terms “Ongoing” or “Annually”.
For actions that use these terms, it is intended to identify that the action may add to existing
capabilities and not have a particular start or end date or occur on a periodic basis. This is
typically used for actions that include new policies, tasks, or standard operating procedures
intended to mitigate future risks.
National Flood Insurance Program
Vernon does not currently participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Congress created the NFIP in 1968 to provide flood insurance at subsidized rates to
homeowners who live in flood-prone areas. Individual communities have the option to
participate in the NFIP. Property owners who live in nonparticipating communities with
flood-prone areas cannot buy flood insurance through the program. Additionally,
nonparticipating communities with mapped flood plains cannot receive federal grants or
loans for development activities in flood-prone areas and cannot receive federal disaster
assistance to repair flood-damaged buildings in mapped flood plains.
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Table 5-3: Mitigation Actions
(Mitigation Actions from 2004 Vernon NHMP are highlighted in blue.)
Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
Preparedness Activities
P1
Conduct regular emergency preparedness drills and training
exercises for City staff.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Police Department $ Annually N/A
P2
Continue agreements with the school district to ensure school
facilities act as evacuation sites during major emergencies.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Police Department $ Ongoing N/A
P3
Work with local businesses and organizations to conduct regular
workplace emergency preparedness drills.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Police Department $ 2023 N/A
P4
Expand participation in the Vernon Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program for residents and businesses.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
LA County Fire $ 2024 N/A
P5
Ensure that community evacuation plans include provisions for
community members who do not have access to private vehicles or
are otherwise unable to drive.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Police Department $ 2024 N/A
P6
Continue to ensure effective emergency notifications through
multiple media formats, in at least English and Spanish, about
pending, imminent, or ongoing emergency events. Ensure that
information is accessible to persons with disabilities and functional
needs.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Administration $ 2023 N/A
P7
Maintain at least one emergency power-generating station in all
critical facilities in the City.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2024 N/A
P8
Update the Vernon Emergency Operations Plan to identify critical
facilities' sheltering needs, backup power, and communications
locations.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Police Department $$ 2024 N/A
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
P9
Continuously update response procedures for first responder
departments to properly address new hazard events as they emerge.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Police Department,
All Departments $ 2024 N/A
P10
Establish a new Emergency Operations/Communications Center
that includes redundant backups in voice and data communications.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Police Department $$$ 2027 N/A
P11
Develop a debris management plan for various hazards within the
City.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Public Works $$ 2025 N/A
P12
Develop a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) process for future
hazard events.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
Public Works, VPU $ 2025 N/A
P13
Increase the number of staff within the City who have CalOES Safety
Assessment Program (SAP) credentials.
General Fund,
Homeland Security
Grants
All Departments $ 2024 N/A
Multiple Hazards
1.01
Explore the feasibility of connecting critical facilities to a microgrid
power-supply network.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2023-
2027 Medium
1.02
Install energy-efficient equipment to increase the longevity of
backup generator fuel supplies.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works, VPU $$ 2023-
2027 Medium
1.03
Conduct routine updates to Facility Conditions Assessments for
City-owned infrastructure, buildings, lift stations, and other utilities
and coordinate with other agencies to ensure inspections of other
important infrastructure.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works, VPU $$ Annually Medium
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
1.04
Repair, as feasible, all major deficiencies discovered by inspections to
prevent collapse, failure, or damage in the event of a natural disaster.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Other
Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2024-
Ongoing Medium
1.05
Coordinate with public and private utility operators to harden
infrastructure and create redundant system connections between
VPU and outside agencies/organizations.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2025-
2027 Medium
1.06
Install and harden emergency backup power at City facilities,
prioritizing installations for facilities that serve critical functions.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $$$ 2023-
2025 High
1.07
Conduct a feasibility assessment of the installation of solar and
battery backup systems at key critical facilities within the City.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $$$ 2028 Low
1.08
Work closely to increase awareness of hazard events and resiliency
opportunities among socially vulnerable community members,
including the homeless.(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Other Grants
City Administration,
Police Department $$ 2023 Low
1.09
Avoid building new City-owned key facilities in mapped hazard
areas. If no feasible sites outside of mapped areas exist, ensure that
such facilities are hardened against hazards beyond any minimum
building requirements/ mitigation standards.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund Planning, Public
Works $ 2023 Low
1.10
Closely monitor changes in the boundaries of mapped hazard areas
resulting from land-use changes or climate change and adopt new
mitigation actions or revise existing ones to ensure continued
General Fund Planning, Public
Works $ Annually Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
resiliency.
(Hazards addressed: All)
1.11
Integrate policy direction and other information from this Plan into
other City documents, including the General Plan, Emergency
Operations Plan, and Capital Improvements Program.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund All Departments $ 2023-
2024 High
1.12 Monitor funding sources for hazard mitigation activities.
(Hazards addressed: All) General Fund All Departments $ Annually Medium
1.13
Investigate the feasibility of an all-hazards warning/announcement
system to be activated in Vernon prior to or during hazard events.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
City Administration,
Police Department $$ 2024 High
1.14
Encourage major employers and other key stakeholders to develop
their own individual emergency operations and evacuations
procedures to respond to potential hazards.
(Hazards Addressed: All)
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Police Department,
City Administration,
LA County Fire
$$ 2023 Medium
Seismic Hazards
2.01
Encourage the installation of resilient (seismically appropriate)
piping for new or replacement pipelines in close coordination with
outside utility providers.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $$$ 2022-
2026 Medium
2.02
Assess seismically vulnerable conditions for any city-owned
buildings constructed prior to 1980.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works $ 2024 High
2.03
Conduct an educational campaign and incentives to encourage the
use of reinforced chimneys, anchored rooftop-mounted equipment,
window film, and other preventative measures to reduce damage to
private buildings.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works $ 2028 Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
2.04
To the extent feasible, construct all new and significantly retrofitted
City-owned facilities to remain operational in the event of a major
earthquake.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2024 High
2.05
Retrofit key critical facilities with seismically rated window film
treatments that ensure glass windows do not shatter during a strong
seismic event.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works $$ 2028 Low
2.06
Install seismic gas shut-off valves on City buildings to prevent the
flow of gas into buildings during a seismic event.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works $ 2023-
2026 Medium
Drought
3.01
Coordinate closely with Vernon Public Utilities (VPU), MWD,
California Water Service (CWS), and Maywood Mutual Water
Company (MMWC) on water use and water conservation efforts
throughout the City.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
Other Grants
VPU $ Annually High
3.02
Periodically update "Chapter 13.20 Water Conservation, Sections
13.20.030- 13.20.070” of the Vernon Municipal Code of Ordinances to
reflect the latest advances in best practices in consumption,
landscape design, and irrigation that reduce water use within the
City.
General Fund VPU $
2023,
2026,
2029
High
3.03
Work with VPU, CWS, and MMWC to develop a focused water leak
pilot program to eliminate leaky water mains, sprinklers, and other
water fixtures, focusing on areas of the City with the greatest water
demand.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $ 2028 Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
3.04
Support indoor and outdoor water efficiency through community-
wide education and rebate programs and continue to maintain these
programs and other restrictions on water use in the absence of
drought.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $ 2025 Low
Epidemic/Pandemic
4.01
Assess and institute necessary upgrades to critical facilities to allow
for usage during a pandemic, including adequate ventilation and
physical barriers.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department,
Public Works
$$$ 2028 Low
4.02
Institute necessary structural improvements to evacuation
centers/sheltering locations to allow for proper ventilation, space
for staff, and structural barriers to be used during pandemic and
hazard events.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department,
Public Works
$$$ 2028 Low
4.03
Coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions, local health care
providers, businesses, schools, the Vernon Health Department, the
Los Angeles County Health Care Agency, the California Department
of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control to inform
community members about current public health trends or issues,
free and low-cost healthcare options, treatments, and where to find
local healthcare facilities.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department
$ Annually High
4.04
Cooperate with the Vernon Health and Environmental Control
Department, Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District to
inform community members on best practices for mosquito
management and abatement.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department
$ Annually Low
4.05 Participate in exercises conducted by the LA County Operational
Area and/or DMAC surrounding diseases and pest issues.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department
$ 2024 Medium
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
Flooding/ Dam Inundation
5.01
Coordinate with dam owners/operators, state, and federal agencies
to collectively identify threats to the City and the region and identify
ways to retrofit/strengthen the dams under their control.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Other
Grants
Public Works $ Annually Low
5.02
Identify potential flood improvements that reduce inundation from
both storm flows and potential dam inundation effects.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Other
Grants
Public Works $$ 2027 High
5.03
Investigate the use of permeable paving and landscaped swales for
new construction and replacement of City-owned hardscaped areas.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Other
Grants
Public Works $ 2028 Low
5.04 Conduct frequent cleanings of storm drain intakes, especially before
and during the rainy season. General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works $$ Annually Medium
5.05
Track areas where ponding frequently occurs during heavy rainfall
and install new drains or upgrade existing ones to reduce ponding of
water.
General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works $$$ 2025 Low
Air Pollution
6.01 Use the latest version of the CalEnviroScreen mapping tool to aid in
the reduction of pollutant exposures to improve community health.
General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works $ 2023 Low
6.02 Prepare and adopt an Environmental Justice Element for the City of
Vernon General Plan.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Public Works, Health
and Environmental
Control
$$ 2025 Low
6.03 Create and implement a limited idling program throughout the City,
especially for large trucks.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Public Works, Health
and Environmental
Control
$$ 2028 Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
6.04
Conduct a feasibility study to explore the possibility of incentivizing
and encouraging local businesses to convert their fleets to include
both electric and hybrid vehicles.
General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works, VPU $$ 2027 High
6.05
Conduct a feasibility study for noxious odors and other air quality
issues associated with industrial uses within the City that have
operated for many decades. Identify potential mitigation strategies
to reduce odor concerns and complaints through a partnership with
businesses in the City.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$$$ 2027 Low
Hazardous Materials
7.01
Discourage new, sensitive land uses, including schools, parks,
childcare centers, adult and senior assisted living facilities, and
community centers, from being established near identified
hazardous material facilities. Discourage or prohibit new hazardous
material facilities from locating near sensitive land uses.
General Fund
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ Ongoing Low
7.02
Pursue full alignment of the General Plan with policies and actions
outlined in state and regional plans such as the California Accidental
Release Prevention (CalARP) Program and the County of Los Angeles
Fire Department, Health Hazardous Materials Division.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ 2024 Medium
7.03
Continuously inspect businesses and other properties storing
hazardous materials and create an inventory of storage locations
that require updates, maintenance, or renovation. Expand upon the
current city-maintained inventory for hazardous material sites
within the city and share updates and findings between City
departments and divisions.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ Annually High
7.04
Continue to work with solid waste service contractors to educate
residents and businesses on the safe disposal of small quantities of
hazardous materials.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ Ongoing Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
7.05
Partner with surrounding cities to develop a multi-jurisdictional
hazardous materials abatement plan addressing the proper closure
and remediation of any sites currently or formerly storing or
disposing of hazardous materials.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ 2025 Low
Severe Wind
8.01
Notify residents through public service announcements a couple of
days in advance of a severe weather event. Focus on media methods
that target vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, sick, lower-
income, or persons with limited mobility, to better ensure they have
adequate time to prepare.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
City Administration $ Start in
2023 Low
8.02
Coordinate with VPU and any other utility providers to identify and
strengthen or replace utility structures that may be old, damaged, or
otherwise vulnerable to high winds. Support efforts to underground
power lines where feasible.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $$$ 2023 High
8.03
Conduct outreach to residents and businesses prior to severe
wind/weather events on proper tree maintenance and identification
of potentially hazardous trees.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
City Administration $ Start in
2023 Low
* Relative Cost Categories:
$ Less than $50,000
$$ $50,001 to $499,999
$$$ Greater than $500,000
Notes: Mitigation Actions from 2004 Vernon NHMP are highlighted in blue.
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Chapter 6 – Plan Maintenance
For this LHMP to remain effective and useful to the community of Vernon, it must remain up
to date. An updated version of the LHMP will continue to guide hazard mitigation activities
and help keep Vernon eligible for state and federal hazard mitigation funding. The HMPC has
structured this LHMP so individual sections can easily be updated as new information
becomes available and as new needs arise, helping to keep this Plan current.
This chapter discusses how to update this Plan to keep it in compliance with applicable state
and federal requirements. This chapter also describes how the City can incorporate the
mitigation actions described in Chapter 5 into existing programs and planning mechanisms
and how public participation will remain an important part of Plan monitoring and future
update activities.
Coordinating Body
The HMPC will remain responsible for maintaining and updating the Plan, including
evaluating the Plan's effectiveness as needed. Members of the HMPC will also coordinate the
Plan's implementation through their respective positions. Table 1-1 contains a list of current
members. In future years, staff and representatives (either current Committee members or
other individuals) from the following City Departments should be included in maintenance
and update activities:
• City Administration
• City Clerk
• Public Works
• Ve rnon Public Utilities
• Health and Environmental Control
• Vernon Police Department
• LA County Fire Department
• Finance/Treasury
• Human Resources and Risk Management
The staff member currently serving as the HMPC leader (the person responsible for
coordinating future updates) is the City Clerk. He/she will serve as the project manager
during the update process or designate this role to another staff member. The HMPC leader
or their designee will coordinate maintenance of this Plan, lead the formal Plan review and
evaluation activities, direct the Plan update, and assign tasks to other members of the HMPC
to complete these activities. Such tasks may include collecting data, developing new
mitigation actions, updating mitigation actions, making presentations to City staff and
community groups, and revising sections of the Plan.
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Plan Implementation
The Plan's effectiveness depends on the successful implementation of the mitigation actions.
This includes integrating mitigation actions into existing City plans, policies, programs, and
other implementation mechanisms. The mitigation actions in this Plan are intended to
reduce the damage from hazard events, help the City secure funding, and provide a
framework for hazard mitigation activities. Committee members prioritized the hazard
mitigation actions in Table 5-3 in Chapter 5. These priorities will guide the implementation
of these actions through new or existing City mechanisms as resources are available. The
LHMP project manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation, promotion, and
maintenance of this Plan and facilitating meetings and other coordinating activities related
to Plan implementation and maintenance.
The key City Plans that should incorporate content from this LHMP include:
• Vernon General Plan Safety Element – this element should incorporate relevant mapping and
analysis in the Safety Element to ensure the goals and policies of this plan are reinforced
throughout future developments and projects proposed within the City.
• Vernon Emergency Operations Plan – The EOP focuses on the effective preparedness and
response to hazard events that occur within the City. Incorporating relevant content from this
plan into the EOP ensures consistency regarding the hazards addressed in both plans.
• Vernon Capital Improvements Program – The CIP identifies key infrastructure investments
throughout the City that may include hazard mitigation elements. Incorporating this plan into
the CIP may assist with enhancing infrastructure investment through additional funding
and/or modification of improvements to include hazard mitigation elements.
This integration of the LHMP into the Vernon General Plan also allows the City to comply
with AB 2140 requirements, as identified in Chapter 1 of this plan.
Future integration of the LHMP into other plans and processes should focus on the following:
• Updates to existing plans and documents should always refer to the LHMP for any
relevant information (risk assessment, maps, tables) that can be incorporated into the
new document.
• Identification of hazard conditions addressed in the LHMP should be referenced in
plans prepared by the City to reduce inconsistencies and minimize redundancy.
• Proposed projects/investments made by the City should identify relevant mitigation
actions that may apply to future construction funding
• Changes to policies, rules, and regulations that involve hazard mitigation should
reference the LHMP, ensuring greater connection regarding the reason behind the
modification.
Integration into other plans and processes should be an ongoing process undertaken by all
departments and be regularly monitored as part of the annual maintenance process (see
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Plan Maintenance Process
The City’s plan maintenance process will rely on the Vernon Mitigation Implementation
Handbook, located in Appendix F. The handbook is intended to function as a stand-alone
document that gives a concise and accessible guide to jurisdiction staff for implementing
and maintaining the Plan. A key component of the handbook is the specific mechanisms that
the jurisdiction can use to integrate this plan into other City planning mechanisms.
PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION
When members of the Committee are not updating the Plan, they should meet at least once
a year to go over mitigation action implementation and evaluate the Plan’s effectiveness.
These meetings should include:
• Discussion of the timing of mitigation action implementation
• Mitigation action implementation evaluation and determination of success
• Mitigation action prioritization revisions, if deemed necessary
• Mitigation action integration into other mechanisms, as needed
The first of these meetings will be held in the 2023-2024 fiscal calendar year. To the extent
possible, Committee meetings should be scheduled at an appropriate time in the City’s
annual budgeting process, which will help ensure that funding and staffing needs for
mitigation actions are considered.
When the Committee meets to evaluate the Plan, members should consider these questions:
• What hazard events, if any, have occurred in Vernon in the past year? What were the impacts
of these events on the community? Were the impacts mitigated, and if so, how?
• What mitigation actions have been successfully implemented? Have any mitigation actions
been implemented but not successfully, and if so, why?
• What mitigation actions, if any, have been scheduled for implementation but have not yet been
implemented?
• What is the schedule for implementing future mitigation actions? Is this schedule reasonable?
Does the schedule need to be adjusted for future implementation, and are such adjustments
appropriate and feasible?
• Have any new issues of concern arisen, including hazard events in other communities or
regions that are not covered by existing mitigation actions?
• Are new data available that could inform updates to the Plan, including data relevant to the
hazard profiles and threat assessments?
• Are there any new planning programs, funding sources, or other mechanisms supporting
Vernon's hazard mitigation activities?
PLAN UPDATES
The information in this Plan, including the hazard profiles, threat assessments, and
mitigation actions, is based on the best available information, practices, technology, and
methods available to the City and HMPC when this Plan was prepared. As factors change,
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hazard conditions, it is necessary to update the Plan so that it remains relevant. Additionally,
Title 44, Section 201.6(d)(3) of the Code of Federal Regulations requires that LHMPs be
reviewed, revised, and resubmitted for approval every five years to remain eligible for federal
benefits.
UPDATE METHOD AND SCHEDULE
The update process should begin no later than four years after this Plan is adopted, allowing
a year for the update process before the Plan expires. Depending on the circumstances, the
LHMP project manager or their designee may also choose to begin the update process
sooner. Some reasons for accelerating the update process may include:
• A presidential disaster declaration for Vernon or an area that includes part or the entire city
• A hazard event that results in one or more fatalities in Vernon
The update process will add new and updated methods, demographic data, community
information, hazard data and events, considerations for threat assessments, mitigation
actions, and other information, as necessary. This helps keep the Plan relevant and current.
The Committee will determine the best process for updating the Plan, which should include
the following steps:
UPDATE ADOPTION
The Vernon City Council is responsible for adopting this Plan and all future updates. As
previously mentioned, adoption should occur every five years. The City should begin the
update process at least one year prior to expiration to ensure the plan remains active. If the
City has a grant application that relies on the LHMP, an update to the plan should occur no
later than 18 months before expiration. Adoption should occur after FEMA notifies the City
Engage the Hazard Mitigation
Planning Committee (with at
least one member from each
City department).
Contact non-City
organizations (that previously
participated or are interested
stakeholders) to participate in
the update.
Review and update the
hazard mapping and threat
assessment for critical
facilities.
Revise the threat assessment
for populations and other
assets.
Determine what measures
have been completed,
changed, cancelled, or
postponed and review and
revise mitigation actions, as
needed.
Prepare an updated plan to
be distributed to stakeholders
and the public.
Conduct a public review
period of the Draft Plan
allowing residents and
interested stakeholders to
provide comment.
Following public review, send
a draft of the updated plan to
Cal OES and FEMA for review
and approval.
Adopt the final updated Plan
within one year of beginning
the update process and
within five years of the
adoption of the previous Plan.
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that the Plan is Approved Pending Adoption. Once the City Council adopts the Plan following
its approval by FEMA, the adopted plan should be transmitted to FEMA.
CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
The City will continue to keep members of the public informed about the Committee’s
actions to review and update the LHMP. The Committee will develop a revised community
engagement strategy that reflects the City’s updated needs and capabilities. The updated
strategy should include a tentative schedule and plan for public meetings, recommendations
for the use of the City website and social media accounts, and content for public outreach
documentation. The Committee will also distribute annual progress reports via the City’s
“Trending Topics” webpage and a dedicated LHMP webpage (if available), which will provide
Vernon community members a description of any actions taken by the City and ways that
residents and businesses can help further the City’s goals. These updates are anticipated to
occur after the annual HMPC meeting conducted by the City.
Point of Contact
Vernon's Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee leader is the primary point of contact for
this Plan and future updates. At the time of writing, the HMPC leader is Lisa Pope, City Clerk,
available at LPope@cityofvernon.org | (323) 583-8811 Ext 897.
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1.City of Vernon Project Overview (10 minutes)
2.Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Overview (10
minutes)
3.Project Goals and Expectations (10 minutes)
4.Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Roster (10
minutes)
5.Communication Protocols (5 minutes)
6.Break (5 minutes)
7.2023 City of Vernon LHMP (15 minutes)
8.Data Needs (Critical Facilities List, vulnerable
populations, recent/past hazards, GIS) (10
minutes)
9.Community Engagement and Outreach Strategy
(10 minutes)
10.Hazard Identification/Prioritization (20 minutes)
11.Next Steps and To-Do List (5 minutes)
1 | Vernon LHMP Meeting #1
City of Vernon
2021-22 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
HMPC Meeting #1 Agenda:
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Next Steps
Hazard Mitigation Planning Process June 2021 - March 2022
Community Outreach July 2021 - Ongoing
Administrative Draft LHMP Winter 2021
Public Review Draft LHMP Document Spring 2022
Cal OES/FEMA Review Draft Document Spring 2022
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1 | Vernon LHMP Meeting #2
Location: Zoom/ In Person
Date: February 22, 2022
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 PM
City of Vernon
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
HMPC Meeting #2 Agenda:
1.Introductions (5 Minutes)
2.Review of Project Goals (10 Minutes)
3.Review of Critical Facilities (5 Minutes)
4.Review of Hazard Prioritization (5 Minutes)
5.Review of Hazard Profiles/Mapping Discussion/Threat Assessment (75 Minutes)
6.Introduction to Mitigation Strategies (5 Minutes)
7.Recap of Mitigation Strategies/Actions (5 minutes)
8.Next Steps (5 Minutes)
HMPC Meeting #3 – Mitigation Action
Review/Prioritization
TBD
Community Outreach December 2021 - Ongoing
Administrative Draft LHMP Spring 2022
Public Review Draft LHMP Document Spring 2022
Cal OES/FEMA Review Draft Document Summer 2022
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1 | Vernon LHMP Meeting #3
Location: Zoom/ In Person
Date: March2, 2022
Time: 3:00 –5:00 PM
City of Vernon
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
HMPC Meeting #3 Agenda:
1.Overview of Mitigation Strategies
2.Discussion of Relative Cost Estimates
3.Discussion of STAPLE/E Criteria
4.Review of Discussion of Draft Mitigation Strategies
5. Next Steps
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Location: Zoom/ In Person
Date: March2, 2022
Time: 3:00 –5:00 PM
Typical Mitigation Categories
Plans and Regulations
•Ordinances, Regulations
Structural Projects
•Utility Undergrounding, Structural Retrofits
Natural Systems Protection
•Stream restoration, erosion control
Education Programs
•Outreach materials, websites, presentations
Preparedness and Response Actions
•Mutual aid agreements, equipment purchases, notification
protocols
Relative Cost Categories:
$ Less than $XXX
$$ $XXX to $YYY
$$$ Greater than $YYY
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Location: Zoom/ In Person
Date: March2, 2022
Time: 3:00 –5:00 PM
Table 1: STAPLE/E Criteria
Issue Criteria
Social •Is the action socially acceptable to Vernon community members?
•Would the action treat some individuals unfairly?
•Is there a reasonable chance of the action causing a social disruption?
Technical •Is the action likely to reduce the risk of the hazard occurring, or will it reduce the
effects of the hazard?
•Will the action create new hazards or make existing hazards worse?
•Is the action the most useful approach for Vernon to take, given the City's goals and
community members?
Administrative •Does the City have the administrative capabilities to implement the action?
•Are there existing City staff who can lead and coordinate the measure's
implementation, or can the City reasonably hire new staff for this role?
•Does the City have enough staff, funding, technical support, and other resources
to carry out implementation?
•Are there administrative barriers to implementing the action?
Political •Is the action politically acceptable to City officials and other relevant jurisdictions
and political entities?
•Do community members support the action?
Legal •Does the City have the legal authority to implement and enforce the action?
•Are there potential legal barriers or consequences that could hinder or prevent the
implementation of the action?
•Is there a reasonable chance that implementation of the action would expose the
City to legal liabilities?
•Could the action reasonably face other legal challenges?
Economic •What are the monetary costs of the action, and do the costs exceed the economic
benefits?
•What are the start-up and maintenance costs of the action, including administrative
costs?
•Has the funding for action implementation been secured, or is a potential funding
source available?
•How will funding the action affect the City's financial capabilities?
•Could the implementation of the action reasonably burden the Vernon economy or
tax base?
•Could there reasonably be other budgetary and revenue impacts to the City?
Environmental •What are the potential environmental impacts of the action?
•Will the action require environmental regulatory approvals?
•Will the action comply with all applicable federal, state, regional, and local
environmental regulations?
•Will the action reasonably affect any endangered, threatened, or otherwise sensitive
species of concern?
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4 | Vernon LHMP Meeting #3
Location: Zoom/ In Person
Date: March2, 2022
Time: 3:00 –5:00 PM
Next Steps
Community Outreach July 2021 - Ongoing
Administrative Draft LHMP March 2022
Public Review Draft LHMP Document Spring 2022
Cal OES/FEMA Review Draft Document Spring 2022
To-Do List
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Vernon is preparing an update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, or LHMP. This plan help create a
safer community for residents, businesses, and visitors. The LHMP allows public safety officials and city staff,
elected officials, and members of the public to understand the threats from natural and human-caused hazards in
our community. The plan will also recommend specific actions to proactively decrease these threats before
disasters occur.
Why have an LHMP?
An LHMP will let Vernon better plan for future emergencies. Usually, after a disaster occurs, communities take
steps to recover from the emergency and rebuild. An LHMP is a way for the City to better prepare in advance of
these disasters, so when they do occur, less damage occurs and recovery is easier. Our community can use LHMP
strategies to reduce instances of property damage, injury, and loss of life from disasters. Besides protecting public
health and safety, this approach can save money. Studies estimate that every dollar spent on mitigation saves an
average of four dollars on response and recovery costs. An LHMP can also help strengthen the mission of public
safety officers, such as police and fire department staff, providing them with clear roles and responsibilities to
build a safer community.
Besides helping to protect Vernon, our LHMP will make the City eligible for grants from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) that can be used to further improve safety and preparedness in the community.
Having an adopted LHMP can also make Vernon eligible to receive more financial assistance from the State when
disasters do occur.
What is in our LHMP?
The City of Vernon LHMP includes four main sections:
A summary of the natural and human caused hazards that pose a risk to our community. This will include
descriptions of past disaster events and the chances of these disasters occurring in the future.
An assessment of the threat to Vernon, which will describe how our community is vulnerable to future
disasters. The plan will look at the threat to important buildings and infrastructure, such as police and fire
stations, hospitals, roads, and utility lines. It will also look at the threat to community members, particularly
vulnerable populations.
A hazard mitigation strategy, which will lay out specific policy recommendations for Vernon to carry out
over the next five years. These recommendations will help reduce the threat that our community faces from
hazard events.
A section on maintaining the plan, which will help ensure that our LHMP is kept up to date. This will make
it easier for us to continue to proactively protect ourselves, and will also keep the City eligible for additional
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What hazards will our LHMP help protect against?
The City plans to include the following natural hazards in our LHMP:
Seismic Hazards
Drought
Epidemic/Pandemic
Flooding
Air Pollution
Haz Mat Release
Severe Wind
Dam Failure
Our LHMP will also look at how climate change may affect these hazards and may include other hazards that pose
a threat to our community.
How is our LHMP being prepared?
The City has assembled a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC), which includes representatives from
City Departments and supported by key stakeholders, and technical consultants. Together, these participants form
the project team responsible for guiding the overall development of our LHMP.
When will our LHMP be done?
The project team plans to release a first draft of the Vernon LHMP for public review in Spring 2022. After
members of the public provide comments and feedback, the City will revise the plan and send it to the California
Office of Emergency Services and FEMA for review and approval. Once approved by these agencies, the Vernon
City Council will adopt the final LHMP. We hope to have the plan ready for adoption in Summer 2022, but it may
be later depending on how long state and federal review takes.
How can I get involved?
You can get involved in preparing our LHMP in different ways.
The City will public engagement opportunities to share information about our LHMP and obtain community
feedback.
The City will release an online survey to members of the public in the Winter of 2021, asking for information
about past experience with natural hazards and how our LHMP can be the most useful. Take our survey
when it comes out, and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
The City will release a draft of the completed LHMP for public review. Please review and provide comments
on this document, either at in-person meetings or in writing.
Encourage members of the Vernon City Council to adopt the plan and begin implementing it.
Reach out to the project team manager Lisa Pope, LPope@ci.vernon.ca.us for more ways to stay involved.
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Know the hazards that may affect you at your home, work, or school. You can find out more at
http://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/.
Assemble an emergency kit for your home. In a disaster, you may have to rely on supplies in your emergency
kit for at least three days. Be sure to include supplies for any pets and anyone in your home with special
needs. Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/kit.
Have a disaster plan for your household, including how people should contact each other if a disaster occurs
and where you should meet.
Learn about your neighbors and how to help them. In a disaster, emergency responders may not be able to
reach your neighborhood for a while. Know if your neighbors have any special needs, and be sure to check
on them as soon as you can.
Make sure your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers you from disasters such as earthquakes and
floods. If these disasters occur, having good insurance coverage will help you recover easier.
Volunteer with an emergency response or community service organization that does work on disaster
education and preparation.
Speak to your employer about creating a disaster recovery, workforce communication, and/or business
continuity plan. If they already have one or more of these plans in place, make sure you and your co-workers
know it.
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City of Vernon
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
FEMA Region 9
1111 Broadway, Suite 1200
Oakland, CA 94607-4052
www.fema.gov
March 9, 2023
Lisa Pope
City Clerk
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Dear Lisa Pope:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has completed its review of the 2022
City of Vernon Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and has determined that this plan is eligible for
final approval pending its adoption by the City of Vernon.
FEMA recently updated the Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide which will take effect on
April 19, 2023. In order for your plan to be approved under the 2011 Local Mitigation Plan
Review Guide under which it was reviewed, formal adoption documentation must be
submitted to FEMA Region 9 prior to April 19, 2023. If formal adoption documentation is
received between April 19, 2023, and March 1, 2024, the plan must be re-reviewed for adherence
to the new 2023 policy guidance and sections of the plan may need to be revised.
If you have any questions regarding the planning or review processes, please contact the FEMA
Region 9 Hazard Mitigation Planning Team at fema-r9-mitigation-planning@fema.dhs.gov.
Sincerely,
Alison Kearns
Planning and Implementation Branch Chief
Mitigation Division
FEMA Region 9
Enclosure (1)
cc:
City of Vernon Plan Review Tool, dated March 9, 2023
Ron Miller, Mitigation Quality Assurance Division Chief, California Governor’s Office
of Emergency Services
Blythe Denton, Hazard Mitigation Grants Division Chief, California Governor’s Office
of Emergency Services
Victoria LaMar-Haas, Hazard Mitigation Planning Chief, California Governor’s Office of
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Critical
Facility
Facility
of
Concern
Asset Name Asset Type Category
X Vernon Civic Center Complex Site City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police),
X Ybarra Substation Site Infrastructure Facilities
X Fire Station 3 Site City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police)
X Fire Station 1 Site City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police)
X Booster Plant 3 Site Infrastructure Facilities
X Well 20 Site Infrastructure Facilities
X Well 19 Site Infrastructure Facilities
X Well 18 Site Infrastructure Facilities
X McCormick Substation Infrastructure Facilities
X Substation Control Building Infrastructure Facilities
X Vernon Substation Infrastructure Facilities
X Fire Station #2 City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police)
X Fire Station #4 City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police)
X Natural Gas Regulator Station Infrastructure Facilities
X Bee jay Substation Infrastructure Facilities
X Kinetic Substation Infrastructure Facilities
X Leonis Substation Infrastructure Facilities
X Matheson Tri Gas Substation Infrastructure Facilities
X Will Substation Infrastructure Facilities
X Well 21 Infrastructure Facilities
X VPU Control Center/Diesel Plant Infrastructure Facilities
X Document Storage Infrastructure Facilities
X DeWitt Building(Austin Trucking, Inc) Infrastructure Facilities
X Petrelli Building (VPU) City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police)
X Malburg Generation Station Infrastructure Facilities
X O.E. Clark Building City Facilities (City Hall, Fire, Police)
House & Garage Other Facilities
House & Garage #16 Other Facilities
House & Garage #17 Other Facilities
House & Garage #18 Other Facilities
House & Garage #19 Other Facilities
House & Garage #20 Other Facilities
House & Garage #1 Other Facilities
House & Garage #2 Other Facilities
House & Garage #3 Other Facilities
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House & Garage #4 Other Facilities
House & Garage #5 Other Facilities
House & Garage #6 Other Facilities
House & Garage #7 Other Facilities
House & Garage #8 Other Facilities
House & Garage #9 Other Facilities
House & Garage #10 Other Facilities
House & Garage #11 Other Facilities
House & Garage #12 Other Facilities
8-Unit Apartment Site Other Facilities
8-Unit Apt Other Facilities
Garage Building #1 Other Facilities
Garage Building #2 Other Facilities
Mobile Assets Other Facilities
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Implementation
Handbook
2023
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What Is This Handbook?
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the City of Vernon features an evaluation of the
City's hazards as well as a variety of corresponding mitigation actions. These actions are intended
to preserve public safety, maintain critical municipal government operations and services when
hazard events emerge, and empower community members to take on hazard mitigation at an
individual level. This Implementation Handbook (Handbook) is intended for use by City staff and
decision makers after the LHMP is adopted. It will:
Give clear instructions as to what to do following the adoption of the LHMP.
Simplify future updates to the LHMP.
Assist the City in preparing grant funding applications related to hazard mitigation.
Guide annual plan review actions.
How do I Use This Handbook?
This Handbook can help City staff and decision makers in several different situations. If and when
the events listed below occur, consult the respective sections of this Handbook for advice on how
best to proceed:
A disaster proclamation has been issued by the Vernon City Council
A disaster proclamation has been issued by the State of California
A disaster declaration has been signed by the Federal Government
I want to apply for mitigation grant funding
Vernon is undergoing its budgeting process
Vernon is holding its annual meeting of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Team
Vernon is updating the following policy and regulatory documents:
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Safety Element of the General Plan
The Housing Element of the General Plan
The Zoning Code
Who Maintains This Handbook?
The leader of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) is the one responsible for
maintaining this Handbook. At the time of writing, the current HMPC leader is Lisa Pope from the
Vernon City Clerk’s office. The HMPC may delegate this responsibility to someone else should
they so choose.
What to do when a disaster has been proclaimed or declared
Disasters may be proclaimed or declared by the Vernon City Council, the State of California, or
the federal government. Responsibilities may differ depending on who proclaims or declares the
disaster. If multiple organizations proclaim or declare a disaster, consult all applicable lists.
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The Vernon City Council
If the Vernon City Council (or the Director of Emergency Services), if the City Council is not in
session) proclaims a Local Emergency, take the following steps:
Update Attachment 1 with information about the disaster. Include information about
cumulative damage, including any damage outside of Vernon.
Discuss local assistance opportunities with the California Office of Emergency Services
(Cal OES) representatives.
If the disaster damages local infrastructure or City-owned facilities, repair or rebuild the
structure to be more resilient, following applicable hazard mitigation actions. A list of
actions, organized by hazards, is included in Attachment 4.
Chapter 6 of the Vernon LHMP states that the City should consider updating the LHMP if
a disaster causes a loss of life in the community, even if there is no state disaster
proclamation or federal disaster declaration that includes part or all of the City. If there is
a loss of life in Vernon, consider updating the LHMP. Consult the section on updating the
LHMP in this Handbook for details.
The State of California
If the State of California proclaims a disaster for Vernon or an area that includes part or all of
Vernon, take the following steps:
Update Attachment 1 with information about the disaster. Include information about
cumulative damage, including any damage outside of Vernon.
Collaborate with representatives from Cal OES to assess the damage from the event.
Discuss opportunities for local assistance with representatives from Cal OES.
If the disaster damages local infrastructure or City-owned facilities, repair or rebuild the
structure to be more resilient, following applicable hazard mitigation actions. A list of
actions, organized by hazards, is included in Attachment 4.
If the disaster may escalate into a federal disaster declaration, begin any necessary
coordination with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA).
Chapter 6 of the Vernon LHMP states that the City should consider updating the LHMP if
a disaster leads to a state disaster proclamation or federal disaster declaration that
includes part or all of Vernon, even if there is no loss of life. Consider updating the LHMP.
Consult the section on updating the LHMP in this Handbook for details.
The Federal Government
If the federal government declares a disaster for Vernon or any area that includes part or all of
Vernon, take the following steps:
Update Attachment 1 with information about the disaster. Include information about
cumulative damage, including any damage outside of Vernon.
Collaborate with Cal OES and FEMA representatives to assess the event's damage.
Determine if Vernon will be eligible for public assistance funds related to the federal
disaster declaration. These funds can be used to reimburse the City for response and
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recovery activities. If the City is eligible, work with FEMA and Cal OES representatives to
enact the necessary requirements and receive funding.
If the disaster damages local infrastructure or City-owned facilities, repair or rebuild the
structure to be more resilient, following applicable hazard mitigation actions. A list of
actions, organized by hazards, is included in Attachment 4.
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is a FEMA program that helps fund hazard
mitigation activities after a disaster event. Vernon may be eligible for funding because of
the federal disaster declaration, although not all activities may meet the program's
requirements. If Vernon is eligible, work with FEMA to apply for this funding.
Chapter 6 of the Vernon LHMP states that the City should consider updating the LHMP if
a disaster leads to a state disaster proclamation or federal disaster declaration that
includes part or all of Vernon, even if there is no loss of life. Consider updating the LHMP.
Consult the section on updating the LHMP in this Handbook for details.
I Want to Apply for Mitigation Grant Funding
There are three potential grant funding programs that FEMA administers for hazard mitigation
activities. Two of these programs, the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) funding sources, are available to communities with an
LHMP that complies with FEMA guidelines and has been adopted within the past five years. The
third funding program is the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which is available for
communities that are part of a federal disaster declaration. This section discusses the BRIC and
FMA programs and how to apply for them. The HMGP is discussed under the "Federal
Government" subsection of the above "What to Do When a Disaster Has Been Proclaimed or
Declared" section.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities,
tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face
from disasters and natural hazards. BRIC is a new FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation program
that replaces the existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program.
The BRIC program guiding principles are supporting communities through capability- and
capacity-building; encouraging and enabling innovation; promoting partnerships; enabling large
projects; maintaining flexibility; and providing consistency.
Development projects must be identified in a hazard mitigation plan that meets FEMA guidelines
and was adopted within the past five years. When applying to this program, review the list of
hazard mitigation actions in Attachment 4 to see which projects may be eligible. Planning efforts
for communities that lack a valid hazard mitigation plan may be eligible for funding if the effort
would create a valid hazard mitigation plan. All BRIC grant applications are processed through
the State. To learn more, consult with Cal OES representatives or visit the FEMA webpage on
the program. At the time of writing, this webpage is available at https://www.fema.gov/pre-
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TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO APPLY FOR BRIC FUNDING:
Confirm that the program is currently accepting funding applications. Check with Cal OES
representatives or consult the BRIC program's Cal OES webpage. At the time of writing,
this webpage is available at http://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/hazard-
mitigation/pre-disaster-flood-mitigation.
Identify the actions from the hazard mitigation strategy (see Attachment 4) that call on
the City to pursue funding or list grants as a potential funding source. Confirm that the
actions are consistent with the requirements of the BRIC grant.
Coordinate with Cal OES representatives to compile and submit materials for the grant
application.
Vernon is going through the budgeting process
Vernon's budget process is an ideal opportunity to secure funding for hazard mitigation actions
and ensure that hazard mitigation efforts are incorporated into the City's fiscal priorities. Vernon
operates on an annual budget cycle from July 1 to June 30. During this process, City staff should
take the following steps to incorporate hazard mitigation into Vernon's annual budget:
Include hazard mitigation activities into Vernon's list of Capital Improvement Projects
(CIP). Review the list of hazard mitigation actions in Attachment 4 and identify the
projects that can be included in the CIP or can support efforts within the CIP.
Review the risk and threat assessments in the LHMP (Chapter 3 and Chapter 4) to ensure
that all items in the list of CIP are being planned, designed, and constructed to minimize
the threat from hazard events.
Identify opportunities to identify state-alone hazard mitigation actions through the annual
budget process. Include appropriate items from Attachment 4 in the budget as stand-
alone line items, particularly items that the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
(Planning Team) considered a high priority.
Set aside staff to conduct hazard mitigation activities, including time to participate in
Planning Team meetings and time to research, prepare, and submit BRIC and FMA grant
opportunities (consult the "I Want to Apply for Mitigation Grant Funding" section above).
Ensure hazard mitigation activities are reflected in each department's priorities and
earmarked time for specific goals.
Vernon is Conducting its Annual meeting of the Hazard Mitigation
Planning Team
The hazard mitigation planning process brings together representatives from multiple City
departments, as well as other relevant stakeholders, and provides a forum to discuss the hazards
in Vernon and how to mitigate them effectively. As mentioned in Chapter 6 of the LHMP, the
Planning Team should meet at least once each year, beginning a year after the LHMP is adopted.
During these meetings, the Planning Team should discuss implementation progress and
integration of hazard mitigation actions in other City documents. At these meetings, the Planning
Team can review the status of the hazard mitigation actions and discuss whether completed or
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in-progress actions are working as expected. These meetings also allow the Planning Team to
strategically plan for the upcoming year.
It may help for the Planning Team to meet early in the year, in advance of annual budget activities.
Attachment 3 contains an example of a Planning Team Meeting Agenda.
The annual meeting should include representatives from City departments and other
organizations that originally prepared the LHMP. Representatives from other relevant
organizations should also be invited. During the preparation of the LHMP, the following individuals
were part of the Planning Team:
Vernon Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
Name Title Department
Lisa Pope (Primary POC) City Clerk City Clerk
Deborah Harrington Interim Deputy City Clerk City Clerk
Abraham Alemu General Manager Vernon Public Utilities
Daniel Wall Director Public Works and Development
Services (Public Works Division)
Fredrick Agyin Director Health & Environmental Control
Michael A. Earl Director of Human Resources Human Resources and Risk
Management
Scott Williams Director / City Treasurer Finance/ Treasury
Robert Sousa Chief of Police Vernon Police Dept.
Brandon Gray Captain Vernon Police Dept.
Al Yanagisawa Fire Captain or Fire Marshal or
Designee
Fire Department (LA County Fire)
Frank Forman Battalion Chief Fire Department (LA County Fire)
Lily Hernandez Executive Assistant to City
Administrator
Administration
Angela Kimmey Deputy City Administrator Administration
Lisa Umeda Utilities Compliance
Administrator
Vernon Public Utilities
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Jessica Balandran Utilities Compliance Analyst Administration
Aaron Pfannenstiel LHMP Project Manager Atlas Planning Solutions
Suzanne Murray LHMP QA/QC Atlas Planning Solutions
Crystal Stueve LHMP Planner Atlas Planning Solutions
Robert Jackson LHMP Planner Atlas Planning Solutions
In advance of Planning Team meetings, consider using Attachment 1 to maintain an accurate
list of recent disaster events that have occurred in and around Vernon since the LHMP was
adopted. At the Planning Team meeting, review the Plan Maintenance Table (Attachment 2) to
identify any gaps in the LHMP or any other component of the Plan that needs updating. This also
allows Planning Team members to review the actions in the hazard mitigation strategy
(Attachment 4) and ensure that they are implemented as intended.
Vernon is updating its policy and regulatory documents
If Vernon is updating the LHMP, the Safety Element or Housing Element of the General Plan, or
the Zoning Code, consult the following applicable section.
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
All LHMPs should be updated every five years. This helps keep the plan up-to-date and ensures
that it reflects the most recent guidance, requirements, science, and best practices. An updated
LHMP also helps keep Vernon eligible for hazard mitigation grants that require a valid, recent
LHMP (see "I Want to Apply for Mitigation Grant Funding"), along with an increased amount of
post-disaster recovery funds.
The update process for the LHMP takes approximately one year. To ensure that a new LHMP
comes into effect before the previous one expires, the update process should begin no later than
four years after the plan is adopted. Updates may occur sooner at the City's discretion. Potential
reasons for updating the LHMP sooner may include a state disaster proclamation or federal
disaster declaration that covers part or all of Vernon or if a disaster leads to a loss of life in Vernon
(see the "What to Do When a Disaster Has Been Proclaimed or Declared" section), as discussed
in Chapter 6 of the LHMP.
Take the following steps to update the LHMP:
ASSEMBLE THE HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Convene a Planning Team meeting no later than four years after the LHMP is adopted.
Invite the regular Planning Team members, along with representatives from other
organizations that may have a role to play in the update process.
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Review the current status of mitigation actions, including if there are any that are not being
implemented as planned or are not working as expected. Determine if any changes in
hazard events, regulations, best practices, or other items should be incorporated into an
updated LHMP.
Decide if there is a need for a technical consultant to assist with the LHMP update and
conduct consultant selection activities if needed. If a consultant is desired, the selection
process should begin a few months before the update gets underway.
Create and implement a community engagement strategy based on the strategy prepared
for the existing LHMP. Describe in-person and online engagement strategies and
materials, including ideas for meetings and workshops, draft community surveys, content
for websites and press releases, and other materials that may be useful.
UPDATE THE RISK AND THREAT ASSESSMENTS
Review and update the risk assessment to reflect the most recent conditions in Vernon.
Consider recent hazard events, new science associated with hazards and climate change,
new development and land use patterns, and other recent changes in local conditions.
Evaluate the status of all key facilities. Update this list if new facilities have been
constructed or if existing facilities have been decommissioned. Re-assess the threat to
key facilities.
Review the demographics of community residents and update the threat assessment for
vulnerable populations and other community members.
Assess any changes to the threat to all other community assets, including key services,
other facilities, and economic drivers.
UPDATE THE MITIGATION ACTIONS
Update the existing hazard mitigation actions to reflect actions in progress. Remove
actions that have been completed or revise them to increase their effectiveness. Revise
actions that have been abandoned or delayed to make them more feasible, or remove
them from the list of mitigation actions if they are no longer appropriate for Vernon.
Develop mitigation actions to improve the status of hazard mitigation activities in Vernon
by addressing any issues not covered by the existing LHMP.
Ensure that the feedback from the community engagement activities is reflected in the
new and updated mitigation actions.
REVIEW AND ADOPT THE UPDATED PLAN
Review the other chapters and appendices of the LHMP to reflect any changes made
through the update process.
Release the updated plan to Planning Team members and revise the plan to reflect any
comments by Planning Team members.
Distribute the updated plan to any appropriate external agencies not included in the
Planning Team and revise the plan as appropriate in response to any comments.
Release the updated plan publicly for review and make revisions to the plan to reflect
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Submit the plan to Cal OES and FEMA for approval, and make any revisions as needed.
Submit the plan to the Vernon City Council for adoption.
The Safety Element of the General Plan
The Safety Element is a required component of Vernon's General Plan. It can be updated as a
stand-alone activity or as part of a more comprehensive process to update multiple sections or all
of the General Plan. The Safety Element does not need to be updated on any set schedule, but
updates should be frequent enough for the element to remain current and applicable to the
community.
Local communities can incorporate their LHMP into their Safety Element as allowed under Section
65302.6 of the California Government Code, as long as the LHMP meets minimum federal
guidelines. This allows communities to be eligible for an increased share of post-disaster relief
funding from the State if a hazard situation occurs, as per Section 8685.9 of the California
Government Code.
Take the following steps to incorporate the LHMP into the Safety Element:
INCORPORATE NEW REQUIREMENTS INTO THE SAFETY ELEMENT, AND ENSURE THAT THE LHMP IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE SAFETY ELEMENT
Review the requirements for Safety Elements in Section 65302(g) of the California
Government Code and for LHMPs in Section 65302.6 of the California Government Code.
Ensure that both documents meet all state requirements.
Ensure that the information in both plans does not contradict each other and that any
inconsistencies are corrected to use the most accurate and appropriate information. This
information should include community descriptions, a risk assessment, and a threat
assessment.
Ensure that the policies in the Safety Element support the LHMP and provide a planning
framework for specific hazard mitigation actions.
The Housing Element of the General Plan
The Housing Element is a required component of Vernon's General Plan. Section 65583 of the
California Government Code requires a Housing Element to analyze and plan for new residential
growth in a community, including residential growth for households with an annual income below
the area median. Similar to an LHMP, state regulations require that the Housing Elements be
updated regularly to remain current and valid.
The Housing Element is not required to contain any information or policies related to hazards,
although it may include policies that address retrofitting homes to improve resiliency. However,
state law links the regular schedule of Housing Element updates to mandatory revisions to other
General Plan elements. For example, Section 65302(g)(2) of the California Government Code
requires that communities that update their Housing Element on or after January 1, 2009, also
update their Safety Element to include specific information and policies related to flood protection.
As the LHMP is incorporated into the Safety Element, updates to the Housing Element may
indirectly trigger updates to the LHMP.
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To update the LHMP concurrent with updates to the Housing Element, take the following steps:
ENSURE THAT THE LHMP MEETS ANY NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAFETY ELEMENT THAT MAY BE
TRIGGERED BY A HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
Section 65302(g) of the California Government Code lists a number of requirements for
the Safety Element of the General Plan. Some of these requirements are triggered by
updates to the Housing Element. Check to see if there are any new requirements of this
nature. Note that the requirement is linked to the date of adoption of the new Housing
Element, not the date the update process begins.
Because the LHMP is incorporated into the Safety Element, any amendments or revisions
to the Safety Element triggered by the Housing Element update may be made directly in
the LHMP. Requirements triggered by the Housing Element are unlikely to require a full
rewrite of the LHMP, but the process should involve the Planning Team and include
appropriate community engagement.
Adopt the updated LHMP and incorporate it into the Safety Element. If necessary, amend
the Safety Element to ensure the two documents are consistent (review the "Incorporate
New Requirements Into the Safety Element, and Ensure that the LHMP is Consistent with
the Safety Element" subsection above).
The Vernon Municipal Code
Vernon's Municipal Code contains a set of standards that guide land uses and development in
the community. These standards include where different types of buildings and land use activities
may be located, how these structures must be built, and how they must be operated or
maintained. The Municipal Code may include requirements that structures (particularly new
structures or those undergoing substantial renovations) incorporate hazard-resistant features, be
located outside the most hazard-prone areas, or take other steps to reduce hazard vulnerability.
All communities in California are required to adopt the minimum state Building Standard Code
(BSC), which includes some hazard mitigation requirements for new or significantly renovated
structures. The BSC is generally updated every three years, with supplemental code updates
halfway into each update cycle. Title 15, "Building and Construction," of Vernon's Municipal Code,
contains building regulations and incorporates the BSC. Other sections of the Code adopt
additional standards as desired by the City that adapt the BSC to Vernon's local context.
With the exception of the minimum standards in the BSC, Vernon is not required to incorporate
hazard-related requirements in the Municipal Code. However, the Municipal Code is an effective
tool for implementing hazard mitigation measures related to the siting, construction, and operation
of new buildings and other structures. Substantial updates to the Municipal Code, including the
Buildings and Construction and Zoning Code sections, should be done in a way consistent with
the LHMP.
INCLUDE HAZARD-RELATED REQUIREMENTS IN APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE VERNON CODE OF
ORDINANCES
If the BSC is being updated, evaluate the hazard-related requirements of all sections
in the new BSC. Identify any areas where it may be feasible to add or revise standards
to help reduce the threat from hazard events. Ensure that these standards are
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consistent with the LHMP. Consider whether standards should be applied to all
structures, or to specific types of structures, or structures in a limited area (such as a
flood plain).
If the Zoning Code is being updated, ensure that all requirements do not expose
community members or assets to an excessive risk of harm. Where feasible, use the
requirements to strengthen community resiliency to hazard events. Ensure that these
standards are consistent with the LHMP. Consider possible standards such as overlay
zones that strengthen zoning requirements in hazard-prone areas, landscaping and
grading requirements that buffer development from hazards, siting and design
standards that make structures more resilient, and other strategies as appropriate.
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Attachment 1: Disaster Information Table
Use this table to fill out the information about any disaster events that have occurred in Vernon or
nearby and have affected the community. Include the date and location of the disaster event, the
damages associated with the event, and any information about disaster proclamations or
declarations resulting from the event.
Date Location Damages * Declaration Details †
* Includes number and type of injuries, number of deaths, and cost of physical damage
† If the disaster was proclaimed or declared by the local, state, and/or federal government
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Attachment 2: Plan Maintenance Table
Use this table when reviewing the LHMP as part of the Planning Team's annual activities. For
each section of the LHMP, note if any changes should be made to make the Plan more effective
for the community. This includes noting if anything in the LHMP is incorrect or if any important
information is missing. Make revisions consistent with these notes as part of the next update to
the LHMP.
Section Is Anything
Incorrect?
Is Anything
Missing?
Should Any Other
Changes Be Made?
Multiple sections or
throughout
Chapter 1:
Introduction
Chapter 2:
Community Profile
Chapter 3: Risk
Assessment
Chapter 4: Threat
Assessment
Chapter 5: Mitigation
Strategy
Chapter 6: Plan
Maintenance
Appendices
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Attachment 3: Sample Agenda and Topics for the Hazard
Mitigation Planning Team
This attachment includes a sample agenda and discussion topics for the annual meeting of the
Planning Team. Meetings do not have to follow this order or structure, but the items included in
this attachment should be addressed as part of the annual meeting. During the update process
for the LHMP, it is likely that the Planning Team will meet more frequently. The meetings of the
Planning Team during the update process will involve different discussion topics.
ITEM 1: RECENT HAZARD EVENTS
1.1. What hazard events have occurred this past year in Vernon or nearby in a way that affected
the community?
Identify events that caused loss of life or significant injury to Vernon community members,
significant property damage in Vernon, or widespread disruption to Vernon.
More minor events should also be identified if there is a need for a community response
to mitigate against future such events.
1.2. What are the basic facts and details behind any such hazard events?
Consider the size and location of the affected area, any measurements of severity, any
injuries and deaths, the cost of any damage, the number of people displaced or otherwise
impacted, and other relevant summary information.
Ensure that these facts and details are clearly recorded for future Plan updates, including
using the Disaster Information Table (Attachment 1).
ITEMS 2: MITIGATION ACTION ACTIVITIES
2.1. What mitigation actions have been fully implemented? Are they working as expected, or do
they need to be revised?
2.2. What mitigation actions have started to be implemented since the Planning Team last met?
Is the implementation of these actions proceeding as expected, or are there any barriers
or delays? If there are barriers or delays, how can they be removed?
2.3. What mitigation actions are scheduled to begin implementation in the next year? Are there
any factors that could delay implementation or weaken the effectiveness of the actions?
How can these factors be addressed?
2.4. What resources are needed to support planned, in-process, or ongoing mitigation actions?
Does the City have access to these resources? If not, how can the City obtain access to
these resources?
ITEM 3: INFORMATION SHARING
3.1. Is the City communicating with all appropriate local jurisdictions, including neighboring
communities, Los Angeles County, and special districts? This should include information
on district-specific hazard situations, mitigation actions, and other relevant information.
3.2. Is the City communicating with the appropriate state and federal agencies? Is the City
receiving information about new regulations, best practices, and data that relates to
hazard mitigation activities?
3.3. Are there opportunities for the City to improve coordination with local, state, and federal
jurisdictions and agencies?
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ITEM 4: BUDGETARY PLANNING
4.1. What are the financial needs for Vernon to support the implementation of planned and in-
process mitigation actions, including ongoing items? Is there sufficient funding for all
measures in the LHMP that are planned for the next year, including in-process and
ongoing items? How can the City obtain these funds if sufficient funding is unavailable?
4.2. If it is not feasible for the City to support all planned, in-process, or ongoing mitigation
actions, which ones should be prioritized?
4.3. Are there hazard-related activities not included in the LHMP that should be budgeted for?
Can the City obtain the necessary funding for these activities?
ITEM 5: STRATEGIC PLANNING
5.1. Which grants are available for hazard mitigation activities, and which activities are best
positioned to secure funding?
5.2. How should the agencies and other organizations represented on the Planning Team
coordinate to maximize the chances of receiving funding?
5.3. Are there any scheduled or anticipated updates to other City documents that could relate
to hazard mitigation activities? How can the Planning Team share information with staff
and any technical consultants responsible for these updates and ensure that the updates
will enhance community resiliency?
5.4. What capital projects are scheduled or anticipated? Are these capital projects being
designed and built to be resistant to hazard events? Are there opportunities for these
projects to support hazard mitigation activities?
5.5. How can Planning Team members coordinate efforts with those responsible for capital
projects to take advantage of economies of scale that will make implementing hazard
mitigation activities easier?
5.6. Has it been four years since the adoption of the LHMP? If so, lay out a timeline for Plan
update activities, including additional meetings of the Planning Team. Identify if a technical
consultant is needed and begin the contracting process if so.
5.7. Are there any other opportunities for Planning Team members and the organizations they
represent to coordinate efforts?
ITEMS 6: NEW BUSINESS
6.1. Are there any other items related to the Planning Team's mission?
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Table 5-3: Mitigation Actions
(Mitigation Actions from 2004 Vernon NHMP are highlighted in blue.)
Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
Preparedness Activities
P1
Conduct regular emergency preparedness drills and training
exercises for City staff.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Police Department $ Annually N/A
P2
Continue agreements with the school district to ensure school
facilities act as evacuation sites during major emergencies.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Police Department $ Ongoing N/A
P3
Work with local businesses and organizations to conduct regular
workplace emergency preparedness drills.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Police Department $ 2023 N/A
P4
Expand participation in the Vernon Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program for residents and businesses.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
LA County Fire $ 2024 N/A
P5
Ensure that community evacuation plans include provisions for
community members who do not have access to private vehicles or
are otherwise unable to drive.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Police Department $ 2024 N/A
P6
Continue to ensure effective emergency notifications through
multiple media formats, in at least English and Spanish, about
pending, imminent, or ongoing emergency events. Ensure that
information is accessible to persons with disabilities and functional
needs.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Administration $ 2023 N/A
P7
Maintain at least one emergency power-generating station in all
critical facilities in the City.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2024 N/A
P8
Update the Vernon Emergency Operations Plan to identify critical
facilities' sheltering needs, backup power, and communications
locations.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Police Department $$ 2024 N/A
Attachment 4: Hazard Mitigation Strategies
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
P9
Continuously update response procedures for first responder
departments to properly address new hazard events as they emerge.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Police Department,
All Departments $ 2024 N/A
P10
Establish a new Emergency Operations/Communications Center
that includes redundant backups in voice and data communications.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Police Department $$$ 2027 N/A
P11
Develop a debris management plan for various hazards within the
City.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Public Works $$ 2025 N/A
P12
Develop a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) process for future
hazard events.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
Public Works, VPU $ 2025 N/A
P13
Increase the number of staff within the City who have CalOES
Safety Assessment Program (SAP) credentials.
General Fund,
Homeland
Security Grants
All Departments $ 2024 N/A
Multiple Hazards
1.01
Explore the feasibility of connecting critical facilities to a microgrid
power-supply network.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2023-
2027 Medium
1.02
Install energy-efficient equipment to increase the longevity of
backup generator fuel supplies.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works, VPU $$ 2023-
2027 Medium
1.03
Conduct routine updates to Facility Conditions Assessments for
City-owned infrastructure, buildings, lift stations, and other utilities
and coordinate with other agencies to ensure inspections of other
important infrastructure.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works, VPU $$ Annually Medium
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
1.04
Repair, as feasible, all major deficiencies discovered by inspections
to prevent collapse, failure, or damage in the event of a natural
disaster.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Other
Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2024-
Ongoing Medium
1.05
Coordinate with public and private utility operators to harden
infrastructure and create redundant system connections between
VPU and outside agencies/organizations.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2025-
2027 Medium
1.06
Install and harden emergency backup power at City facilities,
prioritizing installations for facilities that serve critical functions.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $$$ 2023-
2025 High
1.07
Conduct a feasibility assessment of the installation of solar and
battery backup systems at key critical facilities within the City.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $$$ 2028 Low
1.08
Work closely to increase awareness of hazard events and resiliency
opportunities among socially vulnerable community members,
including the homeless.(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Other Grants
City Administration,
Police Department $$ 2023 Low
1.09
Avoid building new City-owned key facilities in mapped hazard
areas. If no feasible sites outside of mapped areas exist, ensure that
such facilities are hardened against hazards beyond any minimum
building requirements/ mitigation standards.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund Planning, Public
Works $ 2023 Low
1.10
Closely monitor changes in the boundaries of mapped hazard areas
resulting from land-use changes or climate change and adopt new
mitigation actions or revise existing ones to ensure continued
General Fund Planning, Public
Works $ Annually Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
resiliency.
(Hazards addressed: All)
1.11
Integrate policy direction and other information from this Plan into
other City documents, including the General Plan, Emergency
Operations Plan, and Capital Improvements Program.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund All Departments $ 2023-
2024 High
1.12 Monitor funding sources for hazard mitigation activities.
(Hazards addressed: All) General Fund All Departments $ Annually Medium
1.13
Investigate the feasibility of an all-hazards warning/announcement
system to be activated in Vernon prior to or during hazard events.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
City Administration,
Police Department $$ 2024 High
1.14
Encourage major employers and other key stakeholders to develop
their own individual emergency operations and evacuations
procedures to respond to potential hazards.
(Hazards Addressed: All)
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Police Department,
City Administration,
LA County Fire
$$ 2023 Medium
Seismic Hazards
2.01
Encourage the installation of resilient (seismically appropriate)
piping for new or replacement pipelines in close coordination with
outside utility providers.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $$$ 2022-
2026 Medium
2.02
Assess seismically vulnerable conditions for any city-owned
buildings constructed prior to 1980.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works $ 2024 High
2.03
Conduct an educational campaign and incentives to encourage the
use of reinforced chimneys, anchored rooftop-mounted equipment,
window film, and other preventative measures to reduce damage to
private buildings.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works $ 2028 Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
2.04
To the extent feasible, construct all new and significantly retrofitted
City-owned facilities to remain operational in the event of a major
earthquake.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works, VPU $$$ 2024 High
2.05
Retrofit key critical facilities with seismically rated window film
treatments that ensure glass windows do not shatter during a
strong seismic event.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works $$ 2028 Low
2.06
Install seismic gas shut-off valves on City buildings to prevent the
flow of gas into buildings during a seismic event.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Public Works $ 2023-
2026 Medium
Drought
3.01
Coordinate closely with Vernon Public Utilities (VPU), MWD,
California Water Service (CWS), and Maywood Mutual Water
Company (MMWC) on water use and water conservation efforts
throughout the City.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
Other Grants
VPU $ Annually High
3.02
Periodically update "Chapter 13.20 Water Conservation, Sections
13.20.030- 13.20.070” of the Vernon Municipal Code of Ordinances
to reflect the latest advances in best practices in consumption,
landscape design, and irrigation that reduce water use within the
City.
General Fund VPU $
2023,
2026,
2029
High
3.03
Work with VPU, CWS, and MMWC to develop a focused water leak
pilot program to eliminate leaky water mains, sprinklers, and other
water fixtures, focusing on areas of the City with the greatest water
demand.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $ 2028 Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
3.04
Support indoor and outdoor water efficiency through community-
wide education and rebate programs and continue to maintain
these programs and other restrictions on water use in the absence
of drought.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $ 2025 Low
Epidemic/Pandemic
4.01
Assess and institute necessary upgrades to critical facilities to allow
for usage during a pandemic, including adequate ventilation and
physical barriers.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department,
Public Works
$$$ 2028 Low
4.02
Institute necessary structural improvements to evacuation
centers/sheltering locations to allow for proper ventilation, space
for staff, and structural barriers to be used during pandemic and
hazard events.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department,
Public Works
$$$ 2028 Low
4.03
Coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions, local health care
providers, businesses, schools, the Vernon Health Department, the
Los Angeles County Health Care Agency, the California Department
of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control to inform
community members about current public health trends or issues,
free and low-cost healthcare options, treatments, and where to find
local healthcare facilities.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department
$ Annually High
4.04
Cooperate with the Vernon Health and Environmental Control
Department, Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District to
inform community members on best practices for mosquito
management and abatement.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department
$ Annually Low
4.05 Participate in exercises conducted by the LA County Operational
Area and/or DMAC surrounding diseases and pest issues.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control Department
$ 2024 Medium
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
Flooding/ Dam Inundation
5.01
Coordinate with dam owners/operators, state, and federal agencies
to collectively identify threats to the City and the region and
identify ways to retrofit/strengthen the dams under their control.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Other
Grants
Public Works $ Annually Low
5.02
Identify potential flood improvements that reduce inundation from
both storm flows and potential dam inundation effects.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Other
Grants
Public Works $$ 2027 High
5.03
Investigate the use of permeable paving and landscaped swales for
new construction and replacement of City-owned hardscaped
areas.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Other
Grants
Public Works $ 2028 Low
5.04 Conduct frequent cleanings of storm drain intakes, especially before
and during the rainy season. General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works $$ Annually Medium
5.05
Track areas where ponding frequently occurs during heavy rainfall
and install new drains or upgrade existing ones to reduce ponding
of water.
General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works $$$ 2025 Low
Air Pollution
6.01 Use the latest version of the CalEnviroScreen mapping tool to aid in
the reduction of pollutant exposures to improve community health.
General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works $ 2023 Low
6.02 Prepare and adopt an Environmental Justice Element for the City of
Vernon General Plan.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Public Works, Health
and Environmental
Control
$$ 2025 Low
6.03 Create and implement a limited idling program throughout the City,
especially for large trucks.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Public Works, Health
and Environmental
Control
$$ 2028 Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
6.04
Conduct a feasibility study to explore the possibility of incentivizing
and encouraging local businesses to convert their fleets to include
both electric and hybrid vehicles.
General Fund,
Other Grants Public Works, VPU $$ 2027 High
6.05
Conduct a feasibility study for noxious odors and other air quality
issues associated with industrial uses within the City that have
operated for many decades. Identify potential mitigation strategies
to reduce odor concerns and complaints through a partnership with
businesses in the City.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$$$ 2027 Low
Hazardous Materials
7.01
Discourage new, sensitive land uses, including schools, parks,
childcare centers, adult and senior assisted living facilities, and
community centers, from being established near identified
hazardous material facilities. Discourage or prohibit new hazardous
material facilities from locating near sensitive land uses.
General Fund
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ Ongoing Low
7.02
Pursue full alignment of the General Plan with policies and actions
outlined in state and regional plans such as the California Accidental
Release Prevention (CalARP) Program and the County of Los Angeles
Fire Department, Health Hazardous Materials Division.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ 2024 Medium
7.03
Continuously inspect businesses and other properties storing
hazardous materials and create an inventory of storage locations
that require updates, maintenance, or renovation. Expand upon the
current city-maintained inventory for hazardous material sites
within the city and share updates and findings between City
departments and divisions.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ Annually High
7.04
Continue to work with solid waste service contractors to educate
residents and businesses on the safe disposal of small quantities of
hazardous materials.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ Ongoing Low
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Mitigation Action Potential
Funding Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
Frame Priority
7.05
Partner with surrounding cities to develop a multi-jurisdictional
hazardous materials abatement plan addressing the proper closure
and remediation of any sites currently or formerly storing or
disposing of hazardous materials.
General Fund,
Other Grants
Health and
Environmental
Control
$ 2025 Low
Severe Wind
8.01
Notify residents through public service announcements a couple of
days in advance of a severe weather event. Focus on media methods
that target vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, sick, lower-
income, or persons with limited mobility, to better ensure they have
adequate time to prepare.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
City Administration $ Start in
2023 Low
8.02
Coordinate with VPU and any other utility providers to identify and
strengthen or replace utility structures that may be old, damaged,
or otherwise vulnerable to high winds. Support efforts to
underground power lines where feasible.
General Fund,
Enterprise Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
VPU $$$ 2023 High
8.03
Conduct outreach to residents and businesses prior to severe
wind/weather events on proper tree maintenance and
identification of potentially hazardous trees.
General Fund,
FEMA Grants
(BRIC, HMGP),
Other Grants
City Administration $ Start in
2023 Low
* Relative Cost Categories:
$ Less than $50,000
$$ $50,001 to $499,999
$$$ Greater than $500,000
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Todd Dusenberry, General Manager of Public Utilities
Department:Public Utilities
Submitted by:Adriana Ramos, Administrative Analyst
Subject
Shared Services Agreement with Northern California Power Agency, Southern California Public
Power Authority, and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the General Manager of Public Utilities to execute the Northern California
Power Agency Confirmation No. 0273 among the City of Vernon, Southern California Public
Power Authority, and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for an Electric Cost of Service
Analysis and Rate Design Study for a total amount not-to-exceed $145,225 through August 14,
2023.
Background
A Cost of Service (COS) Study is one of the most effective analytic tools a utility can utilize for
designing rates that equitably identify associated cost components for each customer rate class.
This is important to ensure that the utility can collect the revenue necessary to fully fund operating
and maintenance expenses of the electric system. As a publicly owned utility, rates for Vernon
Public Utilities (VPU) can only be set to recover what it costs to operate a utility, whereas investor-
owned utilities like Southern California Edison and PG&E can make a profit from their rate
settings. Performing a COS every five years is a best utility practice. VPU’s last electric COS
included a five-year rate study and financial modeling that covered Fiscal Years (FYs) 2019
through 2023, thus the utility is due for an updated COS.
Additionally, as a result of ongoing supply chain challenges and surges in natural gas costs due
to low storage inventories and weather conditions, VPU finds it even more necessary to complete
an updated COS. Surrounding public utilities are also in the process of pursuing similar COS and
rate design studies to include these more recent external factors. From the COS study, VPU will
have the financial model necessary to respond to market changes that impact its customers. One
of the objectives of this project is to ensure that VPU can provide competitive and stable rates to
its customers.
As a member of the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), VPU can contract with
vendors who have gone through the competitive bid process for professional services, such as
this project. SCPPA is a public entity duly organized and existing under the Joint Exercise of
Powers Act (Cal. Government Code sec. 6500 et seq.), under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
entered into by and among the cities of Anaheim, Azusa, Banning, Burbank, Cerritos, Colton,
Glendale, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Riverside, Vernon, and the Imperial Irrigation District
(Members) with authority to engage in various activities supportive of the Members' electric
utilities. The SCPPA Board of Directors is responsible for the general management of the affairs
of SCPPA, and under the JPA, has the power, among other things, to make and enter into
contracts for services specific to electric utility needs. This allows VPU and other member
agencies to benefit from economies of scale and procure goods and services with volume
discounts.
Additionally, Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) and SCPPA have a Shared Services
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Agreement dated August 1, 2015, that enables both agencies’ participating members to utilize
consulting services for this type of project. NCPA is a governmental joint powers authority like
SCPPA but comprises northern California publicly owned utilities. NewGen has an active
agreement with NCPA for Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design Study services. Staff
requested a proposal from NewGen, to which they responded on October 27, 2022. NewGen's
proposal met the needs of VPU and provided excellent examples of extensive experience in
assisting agencies in developing COS analysis and rate design studies. NewGen also performed
the utility’s last COS. Following the acceptance of NewGen's proposal, VPU notified NCPA of
the intention to proceed with a task order for NewGen to provide an Electric Cost of Service
Analysis and Rate Design Study. Vernon’s Task Order is for services through August 14, 2023
for a total not-to-exceed amount of $145,225 consisting of $143,550 for the COS by NewGen
and $1,675 for NCPA administrative fees.
An electric COS study will provide VPU with the revenue requirement in order to fully fund
operating and maintenance expenses of the electric system, including equipment repair,
replacement, and capital projects to ensure the continued reliability of the electric system.
The scope of work under the proposed Agreement with NewGen would consist of the following:
•VPU System Level Load Forecast
•Financial Forecast Model and Revenue Requirement
•Financial Reserves Policy (a utility best practice and an important rating consideration of
the rating agencies)
•Cost of Service Analysis
•Rate Design
•Model Training
•Final Reports
•Meetings and Presentations
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with NewGen to assist staff with
the electric COS analysis and rate design study. Since VPU is using a vendor approved by
SCPPA and NCPA, the proposed agreement is exempt from the City's competitive bidding and
competitive selection requirements per Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Section 3.32.110,
subsections (A)(5) and (8)(1). The Finance Director is of the opinion that it is to the advantage of
the City to contract with NewGen through their existing agreement with the NCPA. City Council
approval of the proposed Agreement is necessary since the Agreement exceeds $100,000, per
VMC Section 3.32.030(A).
The Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
Fiscal Impact
The total fiscal impact is not-to-exceed $145,225. Sufficient funds are the Public Utilities Electric
Fund, Professional Services - Other Account No. 055-050-590-529215 for FY 2022-23 and FY
2023-24.
Attachments
1. NCPA Confirmation No. 0273
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 4, 2023
From:Todd Dusenberry, General Manager of Public Utilities
Department:Public Utilities
Submitted by:Adriana Ramos, Administrative Analyst
Subject
Services Agreement with S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with S&S Labor
Force Incorporated, dba JRM, in substantially the same form as submitted, to provide unarmed
security guard services for a total amount not-to-exceed $4,233,000, for a three-year term.
Background
Security services are required at various critical City facilities and property, including City Hall
and City Utility facilities, to deter unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and loitering, along with
reporting any suspicious activity, such as burglary, tampering, damage, and/or fraudulent
activities associated with City property and interests. Unarmed security guards are expected to
recognize and report emergencies and illicit activities on or to City properties.
S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM (JRM) is the City’s current firm and was selected in
May 2020 following an RFP process for the City’s unarmed security guard services. This contract
is set to expire on May 20, 2023; however, it is anticipated all funds will exhaust by the end of
April. Therefore, to avoid a lapse in this essential service and in accordance with Vernon
Municipal Code (VMC) 3.32.080 regarding competitive selection, staff issued a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for Unarmed Security Guard Services on February 9, 2023. The RFP was
advertised on the City's website, the Planet Bids platform, and five prospective firms were directly
notified through Planet Bids, pursuant to VMC 3.32.130. The scope of work included, but was
not limited to, implementing/enforcing access control security policy and procedures and
providing patrol services at City buildings, property, and utility facilities to recognize and report
security threats, breaches, and suspicious and unpermitted activities. In addition, the scope
encompassed monitoring and reporting information about activities in areas that may impact City
buildings, property, interests, and utility facilities. Subsequently, proposal packages were
received from 15 firms by the March 2, 2023, deadline.
A qualified panel thoroughly examined each proposal utilizing criteria to measure experience,
work plan, references, and cost. The three top scoring vendors were interviewed: American
Guard Service, Good Guard Services, and S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM. JRM
demonstrated the highest competence and most cost-effective approach to providing unarmed
security guard services at City buildings, property, and utility facilities. The proposal submitted
by JRM ranked the highest across the panel and was deemed the most qualified.
Furthermore, their proposal demonstrated expertise and experience through a comprehensive
approach to the services requested in the scope of work. JRM has extensive security service
experience and qualifications to meet the City’s expectations and needs.
Protecting property and ensuring that facilities are operational, safe, secure, and free from theft,
vandalism, and illicit activities is an utmost priority. Protection of life, safety of personnel and
public safety are all critical components of our utility services. Over the years, the City has
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experienced an increased rate of crime as a result of the impacts of COVID-19. Moreover, in
March 2020, the Washington Street Underpass Sump Pump facility was severely vandalized,
involving the destruction of equipment used to pump stormwater out of the underpass that
connects the City of Vernon and the City of Commerce. Stealing copper elements for scrap
value from the stormwater pumping facility rendered the facility inoperable and very costly to
repair. The use of unarmed security guard services to monitor the facility and the installation of
cameras have played a key role in decreasing vandalism and destruction of valuable equipment.
Although unhoused individuals have continuously attempted to vandalize facilities, steal
electricity and/or set up encampments near important utility facilities, contracting unarmed
security guard services has also assisted the City in decreasing vandalism and theft attempts.
Given the capital projects and development projects underway and the supply chain challenges
and extensive lead times to procure equipment for construction, it is imperative to protect critical
equipment and inventory from theft. Facilities in proper working condition promote reliability and
save costly repair and replacement of City and utility assets. Unarmed security guards have
proven essential in providing reliable utility services and general city services to the residents
and businesses in the Vernon Community.
The proposed agreement for unarmed security guard services is critical to protecting the City’s
current assets and ongoing investments in infrastructure. As such, staff recommends approval
of a Services Agreement with JRM, in an amount not-to-exceed $4,233,000, to provide unarmed
security guard services. The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the Services
Agreement as to form.
Fiscal Impact
The annual fiscal impact is $1,411,000; the three-year fiscal impact is not-to-exceed
$4,233,000. Sufficient funds will be included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budget and will be
budgeted in subsequent FYs. This cost will be shared between Vernon Public Utilities (VPU)
and Public Works (PW). VPU costs will be allocated to Public Utilities Electric Fund, Account
Nos. 055-050-555-529215 ($929,000) and 055-050-580-529215 ($242,000); the remaining
balance of $240,000 will be allocated to PW Account No. 011-040-415-529215.
Attachments
1. Services Agreement with S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM
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SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND S&S LABOR FORCE
INCORPORATED, DBA JRM FOR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
COVER PAGE
Contractor: S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM
Responsible Principal of Contractor: Michael Izquierdo, Vice President
Notice Information - Contractor: S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM
714 W. Olympic Boulevard #601
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Attention: Michael Izquierdo,
Executive Vice President
Telephone: (213) 748-1344
Notice Information - City: City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Attention: Todd Dusenberry,
General Manager of Public Utilities
Telephone: (323) 583-8811 ext. 579
Commencement Date: May 1, 2023
Termination Date: April 30, 2026
Consideration: Total not to exceed $4,233,000 (includes all
applicable sales tax); and more particularly
described in Exhibit B
Records Retention Period Three (3) years, pursuant to Section 11.20
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SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND S&S LABOR FORCE
INCORPORATED, DBA JRM FOR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
This Agreement is made between the City of Vernon, a California charter City and
California municipal corporation (“City”), and S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM, a
California corporation (“Contractor”).
The City and Contractor agree as follows:
1.0 EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTOR. City agrees to engage Contractor to
perform the services as hereinafter set forth as authorized by the City Council on March 21,
2023.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES.
2.1 Contractor shall perform all work necessary to complete the services set
forth in the City’s Request for Proposals issued on or about February 9, 2023, and titled
Unarmed Security Guard Services, and Contractor's proposal to the City ("Proposal") dated
March 1, 2023, Exhibit “A”, a copy which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement by
reference.
2.2 All services shall be performed to the satisfaction of City.
2.3 All services shall be performed in a competent, professional, and
satisfactory manner in accordance with the prevailing industry standards for such services.
3.0 PERSONNEL.
3.1 Contractor represents that it employs, or will employ, at its own expense,
all personnel required to perform the services under this Agreement.
3.2 Contractor shall not subcontract any services to be performed by it under
this Agreement without prior written approval of City.
3.3 All of the services required hereunder will be performed by Contractor or
by City approved subcontractors. Contractor, and all personnel engaged in the work, shall be
fully qualified and authorized or permitted under State and local law to perform such services
and shall be subject to approval by the City.
4.0 TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on May 1, 2023, and it shall
continue until April 30, 2026, unless terminated at an earlier date pursuant to the provisions
thereof.
5.0 COMPENSATION AND FEES.
5.1 Contractor has established rates for the City of Vernon which are
comparable to and do not exceed the best rates offered to other governmental entities in and
around Los Angeles County for the same services. For satisfactory and timely performance of
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the services, the City will pay Contractor in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in
Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
5.2 Contractor's grand total compensation for the entire term of this
Agreement, shall not exceed $4,233,000 without the prior authorization of the City, as
appropriate, and written amendment of this Agreement.
5.3 Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all necessary and
incidental labor, material, supplies, facilities, equipment, and transportation which may be
required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. Materials shall be of the highest
quality. The above Agreement fee shall include all staff time and all clerical, administrative,
overhead, insurance, reproduction, telephone, air travel, auto rental, subsistence, and all related
costs and expenses.
5.4 City shall reimburse Contractor only for those costs or expenses
specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City.
Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the
following costs incurred by Contractor:
5.4.1 The actual costs of subcontractors for performance of any of the
services that Contractor agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been
approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement.
5.4.2 Approved reproduction charges.
5.4.3 Actual costs and/or other costs and/or payments specifically
authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Contractor in the performance of this
Agreement.
5.5 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for extra work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, “extra work” means any work that
is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not
included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would
be necessary at the time of execution of this Agreement. Compensation for any authorized
extra work shall be paid in accordance with the payment schedule as set forth in Exhibit “B,” if
the extra work has been approved by the City.
5.6 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Contractor shall obtain, at
Contractor’s sole cost and expense, such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required
by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall have the
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interest, which may be imposed by law and which arise from or are necessary for the
performance of the Services by this Agreement.
6.0 PAYMENT.
6.1 As scheduled services are completed, Contractor shall submit to the
City an invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses, and authorized extra work
actually performed or incurred according to said schedule.
6.2 Each such invoice shall state the basis for the amount invoiced, including
a detailed description of the services completed, the number of hours spent, reimbursable
expenses incurred and any extra work performed.
6.3 Contractor shall also submit a progress report with each invoice that
describes in reasonable detail the services and the extra work, if any, performed in the
immediately preceding calendar month.
6.4 Contractor understands and agrees that invoices which lack sufficient
detail to measure performance will be returned and not processed for payment.
6.5 City will pay Contractor the amount invoiced within thirty (30) days after
the City approves the invoice.
6.6 Payment of such invoices shall be payment in full for all services,
authorized costs, and authorized extra work covered by that invoice.
7.0 CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY. City shall cooperate with Contractor as may be
reasonably necessary for Contractor to perform its services; and will give any required decisions
as promptly as practicable so as to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of Contractor's
services.
8.0 COORDINATION OF SERVICES. Contractor agrees to work closely with City
staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants, and other
staff at all reasonable times.
9.0 INDEMNITY. Contractor agrees to indemnify City, its officers, elected officials,
employees and agents against, and will hold and save each of them harmless from, any and all
actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations,
errors, omissions or liabilities (herein “claims or liabilities”), including but not limited to
professional negligence, that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising
out of or in connection with the work, operations or activities of Contractor, its agents,
employees, subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or arising from the acts or
omissions of Contractor hereunder, or arising from Contractor’s performance of or failure to
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claims or liabilities arise from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers,
elected officials, agents or employees.
10.0 INSURANCE. Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain
policies of insurance of the types and in the amounts set forth below, for the duration of the
Agreement, including any extensions thereto. The policies shall state that they afford primary
coverage.
i. Automobile Liability with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 combined single
limit, including owned, hired, and non-owned liability coverage.
ii. Contractor agrees to subrogate automobile liabilit y resulting from performance
under this Agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, the City, and its
respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits,
losses, damages, injuries, and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees
(“Claims”), which are attributable to any act or omission by the City under the performance of
the services. The city of Vernon, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insureds and under the Contractors’
policy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s
insurance or self-insurance.
iii. General Liability with minimum limits of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence and
$4,000,000 aggregate written on an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Comprehensive General
Liability "occurrence" form or its equivalent for coverage on an occurrence basis.
Premises/Operations and Personal Injury coverage is required. The City of Vernon, its
directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the
policy as additional insureds as respects liability arising out of the Contractor's performance of
this Agreement. The additional insured coverage under the Contractor’s policy shall be primary
and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance or self-insurance.
(1) If Contractor employs other contractors as part of the services rendered,
Contractor's Protective Coverage is required. Contractor may include all subcontractors as
insureds under its own policy or shall furnish separate insurance for each subcontractor,
meeting the requirements set forth herein.
(2) Contractor agrees to subrogate General Liability resulting from performance
under this Agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, the City, and its
respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits,
losses, damages, injuries, and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees
(“Claims”), which are attributable to any act or omission by the City under the performance of
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the services.
iv. Professional Errors and Omissions coverage in a sum of at least $1,000,000,
where such risk is applicable. Applicable aggregates must be identified, and claims history
provided to determine amounts remaining under the aggregate. Contractor shall maintain such
coverage for at least one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement.
v. Excess Coverage – Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be
endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-
contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall
be called upon to project it as a named insured. Any umbrella liability policy or excess liability
policy will in “following form” and will contain a provision to the effect that, if the underlying
aggregate is exhausted, the excess coverage will drop down as primary insurance.
vi. Contractor shall comply with the applicable sections of the California Labor Code
concerning workers' compensation for injuries on the job. In addition, Contractor shall require
each subcontractor to similarly maintain workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with
the laws for California for all of the subcontractor’s employees. Compliance is accomplished in
one of the following manners:
(1) Provide copy of permissive self-insurance certificate approved by the
State of California; or
(2) Secure and maintain in force a policy of workers' compensation insurance
with statutory limits and Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimal limit
of $1,000,000 per accident. The policy shall be endorsed to waive all
rights of subrogation against City, its directors, commissioners, officers,
employees, and volunteers for losses arising from performance of this
Agreement; or
(3) Provide a "waiver" form certifying that no employees subject to the Labor
Code's Workers' Compensation provision will be used in performance of
this Agreement.
vii. Each insurance policy included in this clause shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be cancelled except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice to City.
viii. Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a Best's rating of no less than A-VIII.
ix. Prior to commencement of performance, Contractor shall furnish City with a
certificate of insurance for each policy. Each certificate is to be signed by a person authorized
by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificate(s) must be in a form approved by
City. City may require complete, certified copies of any or all policies at any time.
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x. Failure to maintain required insurance at all times shall constitute a default and
material breach. In such event, Contractor shall immediately notify City and cease all
performance under this Agreement until further directed by the City. In the absence of
satisfactory insurance coverage, City may, at its option: (a) procure insurance with collection
rights for premiums, attorney's fees and costs against Contractor by way of set-off or
recoupment from sums due to Contractor, at City's option; (b) immediately terminate this
Agreement and seek damages from the Agreement resulting from said breach; or (c) self-insure
the risk, with all damages and costs incurred, by judgment, settlement or otherwise, including
attorney's fees and costs, being collectible from Contractor, by way of set-off or recoupment
from any sums due to Contractor.
11.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
11.1 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
11.1.1 It is understood that in the performance of the services herein
provided for, Contractor shall be, and is, an independent contractor, and is not an agent, officer
or employee of City and shall furnish such services in its own manner and method except as
required by this Agreement, or any applicable statute, rule, or regulation. Further, Contractor
has and shall retain the right to exercise full control over the employment, direction,
compensation and discharge of all persons employed by Contractor in the performance of the
services hereunder. City assumes no liability for Contractor’s actions and performance, nor
assumes responsibility for taxes, bonds, payments, or other commitments, implied or explicit, by
or for Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and
save City harmless from all matters relating to the payment of its employees, subcontractors
and independent contractors, including compliance with social security, withholding and all other
wages, salaries, benefits, taxes, exactions, and regulations of any nature whatsoever.
11.1.2 Contractor acknowledges that Contractor and any subcontractors,
agents or employees employed by Contractor shall not, under any circumstances, be
considered employees of the City, and that they shall not be entitled to any of the benefits or
rights afforded employees of City, including, but not limited to, sick leave, vacation leave,
holiday pay, Public Employees Retirement System benefits, or health, life, dental, long-term
disability or workers' compensation insurance benefits.
11.2 CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT. Except as the City may authorize
in writing, Contractor and its subcontractors shall have no authority, express or implied, to act
on behalf of or bind the City in any capacity whatsoever as agents or otherwise.
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11.3 OWNERSHIP OF WORK. All documents and materials furnished by the
City to Contractor shall remain the property of the City and shall be returned to the City upon
termination of this Agreement. All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, computer tapes,
floppy disks and printouts, studies, memoranda, computation sheets, and other documents
prepared by Contractor in furtherance of the work shall be the sole property of City and shall be
delivered to City whenever requested at no additional cost to the City. Contractor shall keep
such documents and materials on file and available for audit by the City for at least three (3)
years after completion or earlier termination of this Agreement. Contractor may make duplicate
copies of such materials and documents for its own files or for such other purposes as may be
authorized in writing by the City.
11.4 CORRECTION OF WORK. Contractor shall promptly correct any
defective, inaccurate or incomplete tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work, without
additional cost to the City. The performance or acceptance of services furnished by Contractor
shall not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to correct subsequently discovered defects,
inaccuracy, or incompleteness.
11.5 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS. Contractor shall be responsible for its
work and results under this Agreement. Contractor, when requested, shall furnish clarification
and/or explanation as may be required by the City, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Contractor occurs, then Contractor shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Contractor professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard
to the correction.
11.6 WAIVER. The City's waiver of any term, condition, breach, or default of
this Agreement shall not be considered to be a waiver of any other term, condition, default or
breach, nor of a subsequent breach of the one waived. The delay or failure of either party at any
time to require performance or compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements
shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and executed
by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is
sought.
11.7 SUCCESSORS. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall
be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and/or assigns.
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11.8 NO ASSIGNMENT. Contractor shall not assign or transfer this
Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the City and approval by
the City Attorney, which may be withheld in the City's sole discretion. Any unauthorized
assignment or transfer shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach by the
Contractor of its obligations under this Agreement. No assignment shall release the original
parties from their obligations or otherwise constitute a novation.
11.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Contractor shall comply with all Federal,
State, County and City laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, which are, as amended from
time to time, incorporated herein and applicable to the performance hereof. Violation of any law
material to performance of this Agreement shall entitle the City to terminate the Agreement and
otherwise pursue its remedies. Further, if the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be
contrary to such laws, rules, and regulations Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs
arising therefrom.
11.10 ATTORNEY'S FEES. If any action at law or in equity is brought to
enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to
which such party may be entitled.
11.11 INTERPRETATION.
11.11.1 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be deemed an
agreement and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California. Contractor agrees that the State and Federal courts which sit in the State of
California shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all controversies and disputes arising hereunder
and submits to the jurisdiction thereof.
11.11.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits
attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties
regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations,
representations, understandings, correspondence, documentation, and agreements (written or
oral).
11.11.3 Written Amendment. This Agreement may only be changed
by written amendment executed by Contractor and the City Administrator or other authorized
representative of the City, subject to any requisite authorization by the City Council. Any oral
representations or modifications concerning this Agreement shall be of no force or effect.
11.11.4 Severability. If any provision in this Agreement is held by any
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deemed severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue
in full force and effect as fully as though such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable portion had never
been part of this Agreement.
11.11.5 Order of Precedence. In case of conflict between the terms of
this Agreement and the terms contained in any document attached as an Exhibit or otherwise
incorporated by reference, the terms of this Agreement shall strictly prevail. The terms of the
City’s Request for Proposals shall control over the Contractor’s Proposal.
11.11.6 Construction. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent
or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if
drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no
presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of
any of the provisions of this Agreement.
11.12 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is strictly of the essence of this agreement
and each and every covenant, term, and provision hereof.
11.13 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTOR. The Contractor hereby represents
and warrants to the City that the Contractor has the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to
enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and its execution of this Agreement
has been duly authorized.
11.14 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Any dispute for under $25,000
arising out of or relating to the negotiation, construction, performance, non-performance,
breach, or any other aspect of this Agreement, shall be settled by binding arbitration in
accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association at Los Angeles,
California and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrators may be entered in any
court having jurisdiction thereof. The City does not waive its right to object to the timeliness or
sufficiency of any claim filed or required to be filed against the City and reserves the right to
conduct full discovery.
11.15 NOTICES. Any notice or demand to be given by one party to the other
must be given in writing and by personal delivery or prepaid first-class, registered or certified
mail, addressed as follows. Notice simply to the City of Vernon or any other City department is
not adequate notice.
If to the City:
City of Vernon
Attention: Todd Dusenberry, General Manager of Public Utilities
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
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If to the Contractor:
S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM
Attention: Michael Izquierdo, Executive Vice President
714 W. Olympic Boulevard #601
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery, if personally
delivered, or, if mailed, upon receipt, or upon expiration of three (3) business days from the date
of posting, whichever is earlier. Either party may change the address at which it desires to
receive notice upon giving written notice of such request to the other party.
11.16 NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Contractor and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right or remedy in, under, or to
this Agreement.
11.17 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (Without Cause). City may
terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time, for any cause or without cause, upon
fifteen (15) calendar days' written notice to Contractor. If the Agreement is thus terminated by
City for reasons other than Contractor's failure to perform its obligations, City shall pay
Contractor a prorated amount based on the services satisfactorily completed and accepted prior
to the effective date of termination. Such payment shall be Contractor's exclusive remedy for
termination without cause.
11.18 DEFAULT. In the event either party materially defaults in its obligations
hereunder, the other party may declare a default and terminate this Agreement by written notice
to the defaulting party. The notice shall specify the basis for the default. The Agreement shall
terminate unless such default is cured before the effective date of termination stated in such
notice, which date shall be no sooner than ten (10) days after the date of the notice. In case of
default by Contractor, the City reserves the right to procure the goods or services from other
sources and to hold the Contractor responsible for any excess costs occasioned to the City
thereby. Contractor shall not be held accountable for additional costs incurred due to delay or
default as a result of Force Majeure. Contractor must notify the City immediately upon knowing
that non-performance or delay will apply to this Agreement as a result of Force Majeure. At that
time Contractor is to submit in writing a Recovery Plan for this Agreement. If the Recovery Plan
is not acceptable to the City or not received within 10 days of the necessary notification of Force
Majeure default, then the City may cancel this order in its entirety at no cost to the City, owing
only for goods and services completed to that point.
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11.19 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. Termination for cause shall relieve the
terminating party of further liability or responsibility under this Agreement, including the payment
of money, except for payment for services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the service
of the notice of termination, and except for reimbursement of (1) any payments made by the City
for service not subsequently performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, and (2) costs
incurred by the City in obtaining substitute performance. If this Agreement is terminated as
provided herein, City may require, at no additional cost to City, that Contractor provide all
finished or unfinished documents, data, and other information of any kind prepared by
Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor
shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the
request.
11.19.1 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in
whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as
it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
11.20 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS.
The City, or its authorized auditors or representatives, shall have access
to and the right to audit and reproduce any of the Contractor's records to the extent the City
deems necessary to insure it is receiving all money to which it is entitled under the Agreement
and/or is paying only the amounts to which Contractor is properly entitled under the Agreement
or for other purposes relating to the Agreement.
The Contractor shall maintain and preserve all such records for a period
of at least three (3) years after termination of the Agreement.
The Contractor shall maintain all such records in the City of Vernon. If
not, the Contractor shall, upon request, promptly deliver the records to the City of Vernon or
reimburse the City for all reasonable and extra costs incurred in conducting the audit at a
location other than the City of Vernon, including, but not limited to, such additional (out of the
City) expenses for personnel, salaries, private auditors, travel, lodging, meals, and overhead.
11.21 CONFLICT. Contractor hereby represents, warrants, and certifies that no
member, officer, or employee of the Contractor is a director, officer, or employee of the City of
Vernon, or a member of any of its boards, commissions, or committees, except to the extent
permitted by law.
11.22 HEADINGS. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this
Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be
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a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning
or interpretation of this Agreement.
11.23 ENFORCEMENT OF WAGE AND HOUR LAWS. Eight hours labor
constitutes a legal day's work. The Contractor, or subcontractor, if any, shall forfeit twenty-five
dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of this Agreement by the respective
Contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the worker is required or
permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar
week in violation of the provisions of Sections 1810 through 1815 of the California Labor Code
as a penalty paid to the City; provided, however, work performed by employees of contractors in
excess of 8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon
compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 1½ times the
basic rate of pay.
11.24 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES. Contractor
certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Agreement, it and any other parties
with whom it may subcontract shall adhere to equal employment opportunity practices to assure
that applicants, employees and recipients of service are treated equally and are not
discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability,
sex, age, medical condition, sexual orientation or marital status. Contractor further certifies that
it will not maintain any segregated facilities. Contractor further agrees to comply with The Equal
Employment Opportunity Practices provisions as set forth in Exhibit “C”.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the
Commencement Date stated on the cover page.
City of Vernon, a California charter City
and California municipal corporation
By: ____________________________
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM, a
California corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
By:
Name:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Zaynah N. Moussa,
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT C
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PRACTICES PROVISIONS
A. Contractor certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Agreement, the
contractor and each subcontractor shall adhere to equal opportunity employment practices
to assure that applicants and employees are treated equally and are not discriminated
against because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap,
sex, or age. Contractor further certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities.
B. Contractor agrees that it shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for applicants for
employment placed by or on behalf of Contractor, state that it is an "Equal Opportunity
Employer" or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex or age.
C. Contractor agrees that it shall, if requested to do so by the City, certify that it has not, in the
performance of this Agreement, discriminated against applicants or employees because of
their membership in a protected class.
D. Contractor agrees to provide the City with access to, and, if requested to do so by City,
through its awarding authority, provide copies of all of its records pertaining or relating to its
employment practices, except to the extent such records or portions of such records are
confidential or privileged under state or federal law.
E. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed in any manner as to require or
permit any act which is prohibited by law.
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