20250401 Regular City Council Meeting - PacketAgenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Crystal Larios, Mayor
Judith Merlo, Mayor Pro Tem
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Jesus Rivera, Council Member
MEETING ATTENDANCE PROTOCOLS
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconference
because State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote social
distancing. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format that includes both inperson and
Zoom public participation.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinarcc or
by calling (408) 6380968, Meeting ID #. 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.
Public Comment
PRESENTATIONS
1.Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day
Recommendation:
Proclaim April 2025 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 30, 2025 as
“Denim Day” in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace Over Violence sexual
violence education campaign.
2.Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Initiatives Presentation
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.Conditional Use Permit for City of Los Angeles to Operate an Asphalt
Recycling Plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard
Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing;
B. Find that the proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review pursuant to Class 32 InFill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332)
as the property is surrounded with compatible industrial uses and no adverse impacts
from traffic, parking, noise, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur from
this project; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2025006 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing the
City of Los Angeles to operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard
and making certain findings as necessary.
4.General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 202526
Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025007 authorizing and adopting the General Fee
Schedule for Fiscal Year 202526.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar may be approved with one motion. Items may
be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items will
be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.
5.Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
6.Claim Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by Joshua Tadeo Gonzalez.
7.Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147, for the period of February 16,
2025 through March 1, 2025, totaling $10,156,291.79 and consisting of ratification of
electronic payments totaling $9,781,316.22 and ratification of the issuance of early
checks totaling $374,975.57.
8.Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No.
71, for the period of September 29, 2024 through March 1, 2025 and consisting of
ratification of electronic payments totaling $6,000.
9.Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the the February 2025 Building Report.
10.Service Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the
project consists of the maintenance of existing streets and involves no expansion of an
existing use; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a two (2) year service
Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC., in substantially the same form as submitted, for
Street Sweeping Services in an amount nottoexceed $679,117.95 with an effective
date of April 1, 2025.
11.Labor and Materials Contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Urban Forest
Management
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, because the
project consists of only minor alterations in vegetation that does not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a three (3) year contract
with West Coast Arborist, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Urban
Forest Management Services in an amount nottoexceed $360,000, with an effective
date of April 1, 2025.
12.Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for Actuarial Consulting and
Technology Services
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with
GovInvest Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Actuarial Consulting
and Technology Services for a total amount nottoexceed $114,828.43, for a three
year term.
NEW BUSINESS
13.Appointment of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025008 appointing Alice Hui to serve as the Director of
Finance/City Treasurer of the City of Vernon effective April 14, 2025, and approving
and authorizing the execution of a related atwill employment agreement.
ORAL REPORTS
14.City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements
15.Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff
CLOSED SESSION
16.Public Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: Finance Director
17.Public Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
18.Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Teamsters Local 911,
IBEW Local 47,
Vernon Police Management Association, and
Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association
Unrepresented Employees:
Confidential, Management, and Executive classifications
19.Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4528 Bandini Boulevard, Vernon, California
Agency negotiator: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Negotiating parties: Zeem Solutions, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
On April 1, 2025, 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.
Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00
a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal
Code Section 2.04.020).
Copies of all agenda items and backup materials are available for review in the City Clerk
Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are
available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at
www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.
Disabilityrelated services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate
in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance
with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at
CityClerk@cityofvernon.org or (323) 5838811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to
assure arrangements can be made.
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 minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is
announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the
applicant 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 as set forth under Public
Comment.
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 Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed
and actions taken. At the 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.
Dated: April 1, 2025
AgendaCity of VernonRegular City Council MeetingTuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chamber4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CaliforniaCrystal Larios, MayorJudith Merlo, Mayor Pro TemMelissa Ybarra, Council MemberLeticia Lopez, Council MemberJesus Rivera, Council MemberMEETING ATTENDANCE PROTOCOLSAssembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconferencebecause State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote socialdistancing. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format that includes both inperson andZoom public participation.The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinarcc orby calling (408) 6380968, Meeting ID #. You may address the Council via Zoom or submitcomments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting date and item number inthe subject line.CALL TO ORDERFLAG SALUTEROLL CALLAPPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC 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.
Public Comment
PRESENTATIONS
1.Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day
Recommendation:
Proclaim April 2025 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 30, 2025 as
“Denim Day” in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace Over Violence sexual
violence education campaign.
2.Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Initiatives Presentation
Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.Conditional Use Permit for City of Los Angeles to Operate an Asphalt
Recycling Plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard
Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing;
B. Find that the proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review pursuant to Class 32 InFill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332)
as the property is surrounded with compatible industrial uses and no adverse impacts
from traffic, parking, noise, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur from
this project; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2025006 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing the
City of Los Angeles to operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard
and making certain findings as necessary.
4.General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 202526
Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025007 authorizing and adopting the General Fee
Schedule for Fiscal Year 202526.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar may be approved with one motion. Items may
be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items will
be considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.
5.Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
6.Claim Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by Joshua Tadeo Gonzalez.
7.Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147, for the period of February 16,
2025 through March 1, 2025, totaling $10,156,291.79 and consisting of ratification of
electronic payments totaling $9,781,316.22 and ratification of the issuance of early
checks totaling $374,975.57.
8.Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No.
71, for the period of September 29, 2024 through March 1, 2025 and consisting of
ratification of electronic payments totaling $6,000.
9.Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the the February 2025 Building Report.
10.Service Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the
project consists of the maintenance of existing streets and involves no expansion of an
existing use; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a two (2) year service
Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC., in substantially the same form as submitted, for
Street Sweeping Services in an amount nottoexceed $679,117.95 with an effective
date of April 1, 2025.
11.Labor and Materials Contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Urban Forest
Management
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, because the
project consists of only minor alterations in vegetation that does not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a three (3) year contract
with West Coast Arborist, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Urban
Forest Management Services in an amount nottoexceed $360,000, with an effective
date of April 1, 2025.
12.Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for Actuarial Consulting and
Technology Services
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with
GovInvest Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Actuarial Consulting
and Technology Services for a total amount nottoexceed $114,828.43, for a three
year term.
NEW BUSINESS
13.Appointment of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025008 appointing Alice Hui to serve as the Director of
Finance/City Treasurer of the City of Vernon effective April 14, 2025, and approving
and authorizing the execution of a related atwill employment agreement.
ORAL REPORTS
14.City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements
15.Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff
CLOSED SESSION
16.Public Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: Finance Director
17.Public Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
18.Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Teamsters Local 911,
IBEW Local 47,
Vernon Police Management Association, and
Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association
Unrepresented Employees:
Confidential, Management, and Executive classifications
19.Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4528 Bandini Boulevard, Vernon, California
Agency negotiator: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Negotiating parties: Zeem Solutions, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
On April 1, 2025, 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.
Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00
a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal
Code Section 2.04.020).
Copies of all agenda items and backup materials are available for review in the City Clerk
Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are
available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at
www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.
Disabilityrelated services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate
in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance
with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at
CityClerk@cityofvernon.org or (323) 5838811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to
assure arrangements can be made.
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 minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is
announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the
applicant 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 as set forth under Public
Comment.
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 Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed
and actions taken. At the 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.
Dated: April 1, 2025
AgendaCity of VernonRegular City Council MeetingTuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chamber4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CaliforniaCrystal Larios, MayorJudith Merlo, Mayor Pro TemMelissa Ybarra, Council MemberLeticia Lopez, Council MemberJesus Rivera, Council MemberMEETING ATTENDANCE PROTOCOLSAssembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconferencebecause State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote socialdistancing. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format that includes both inperson andZoom public participation.The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinarcc orby calling (408) 6380968, Meeting ID #. You may address the Council via Zoom or submitcomments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting date and item number inthe subject line.CALL TO ORDERFLAG SALUTEROLL CALLAPPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC COMMENTAt this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that iswithin the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given achance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Councildeliberation on those specific matters.Public CommentPRESENTATIONS1.Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim DayRecommendation: Proclaim April 2025 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 30, 2025 as“Denim Day” in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace Over Violence sexualviolence education campaign.2.Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Initiatives PresentationRecommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.PUBLIC HEARINGS3.Conditional Use Permit for City of Los Angeles to Operate an AsphaltRecycling Plant at 4221 Bandini BoulevardRecommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; B. Find that the proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review pursuant to Class 32 InFill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332)as the property is surrounded with compatible industrial uses and no adverse impactsfrom traffic, parking, noise, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur fromthis project; andC. Adopt Resolution No. 2025006 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing theCity of Los Angeles to operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevardand making certain findings as necessary.4.General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 202526Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; andB. Adopt Resolution No. 2025007 authorizing and adopting the General FeeSchedule for Fiscal Year 202526.CONSENT CALENDARAll matters listed on the Consent Calendar may be approved with one motion. Items maybe removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items willbe considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.5.Meeting MinutesRecommendation: Approve the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
6.Claim Against the City
Recommendation:
Receive and file the claim submitted by Joshua Tadeo Gonzalez.
7.Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147, for the period of February 16,
2025 through March 1, 2025, totaling $10,156,291.79 and consisting of ratification of
electronic payments totaling $9,781,316.22 and ratification of the issuance of early
checks totaling $374,975.57.
8.Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register
Recommendation:
Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No.
71, for the period of September 29, 2024 through March 1, 2025 and consisting of
ratification of electronic payments totaling $6,000.
9.Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the the February 2025 Building Report.
10.Service Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the
project consists of the maintenance of existing streets and involves no expansion of an
existing use; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a two (2) year service
Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC., in substantially the same form as submitted, for
Street Sweeping Services in an amount nottoexceed $679,117.95 with an effective
date of April 1, 2025.
11.Labor and Materials Contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Urban Forest
Management
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, because the
project consists of only minor alterations in vegetation that does not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a three (3) year contract
with West Coast Arborist, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Urban
Forest Management Services in an amount nottoexceed $360,000, with an effective
date of April 1, 2025.
12.Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for Actuarial Consulting and
Technology Services
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with
GovInvest Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Actuarial Consulting
and Technology Services for a total amount nottoexceed $114,828.43, for a three
year term.
NEW BUSINESS
13.Appointment of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025008 appointing Alice Hui to serve as the Director of
Finance/City Treasurer of the City of Vernon effective April 14, 2025, and approving
and authorizing the execution of a related atwill employment agreement.
ORAL REPORTS
14.City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements
15.Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff
CLOSED SESSION
16.Public Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: Finance Director
17.Public Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
18.Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Teamsters Local 911,
IBEW Local 47,
Vernon Police Management Association, and
Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association
Unrepresented Employees:
Confidential, Management, and Executive classifications
19.Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4528 Bandini Boulevard, Vernon, California
Agency negotiator: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Negotiating parties: Zeem Solutions, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
On April 1, 2025, 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.
Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00
a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal
Code Section 2.04.020).
Copies of all agenda items and backup materials are available for review in the City Clerk
Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are
available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at
www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.
Disabilityrelated services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate
in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance
with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at
CityClerk@cityofvernon.org or (323) 5838811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to
assure arrangements can be made.
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 minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is
announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the
applicant 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 as set forth under Public
Comment.
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 Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed
and actions taken. At the 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.
Dated: April 1, 2025
AgendaCity of VernonRegular City Council MeetingTuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chamber4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CaliforniaCrystal Larios, MayorJudith Merlo, Mayor Pro TemMelissa Ybarra, Council MemberLeticia Lopez, Council MemberJesus Rivera, Council MemberMEETING ATTENDANCE PROTOCOLSAssembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconferencebecause State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote socialdistancing. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format that includes both inperson andZoom public participation.The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinarcc orby calling (408) 6380968, Meeting ID #. You may address the Council via Zoom or submitcomments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting date and item number inthe subject line.CALL TO ORDERFLAG SALUTEROLL CALLAPPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC COMMENTAt this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that iswithin the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given achance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Councildeliberation on those specific matters.Public CommentPRESENTATIONS1.Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim DayRecommendation: Proclaim April 2025 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 30, 2025 as“Denim Day” in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace Over Violence sexualviolence education campaign.2.Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Initiatives PresentationRecommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.PUBLIC HEARINGS3.Conditional Use Permit for City of Los Angeles to Operate an AsphaltRecycling Plant at 4221 Bandini BoulevardRecommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; B. Find that the proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review pursuant to Class 32 InFill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332)as the property is surrounded with compatible industrial uses and no adverse impactsfrom traffic, parking, noise, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur fromthis project; andC. Adopt Resolution No. 2025006 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing theCity of Los Angeles to operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevardand making certain findings as necessary.4.General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 202526Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; andB. Adopt Resolution No. 2025007 authorizing and adopting the General FeeSchedule for Fiscal Year 202526.CONSENT CALENDARAll matters listed on the Consent Calendar may be approved with one motion. Items maybe removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items willbe considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.5.Meeting MinutesRecommendation: Approve the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.6.Claim Against the CityRecommendation: Receive and file the claim submitted by Joshua Tadeo Gonzalez.7.Operating Account Warrant RegisterRecommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147, for the period of February 16,2025 through March 1, 2025, totaling $10,156,291.79 and consisting of ratification ofelectronic payments totaling $9,781,316.22 and ratification of the issuance of earlychecks totaling $374,975.57.8.Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant RegisterRecommendation: Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No.71, for the period of September 29, 2024 through March 1, 2025 and consisting ofratification of electronic payments totaling $6,000.9.Public Works Department Monthly ReportRecommendation: Receive and file the the February 2025 Building Report.10.Service Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping ServicesRecommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because theproject consists of the maintenance of existing streets and involves no expansion of anexisting use; andB. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a two (2) year serviceAgreement with SCA of CA, LLC., in substantially the same form as submitted, forStreet Sweeping Services in an amount nottoexceed $679,117.95 with an effectivedate of April 1, 2025.11.Labor and Materials Contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Urban ForestManagementRecommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, because theproject consists of only minor alterations in vegetation that does not involve removal ofhealthy, mature, scenic trees; andB. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a three (3) year contractwith West Coast Arborist, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for UrbanForest Management Services in an amount nottoexceed $360,000, with an effectivedate of April 1, 2025.12.Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for Actuarial Consulting andTechnology ServicesRecommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement withGovInvest Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Actuarial Consulting
and Technology Services for a total amount nottoexceed $114,828.43, for a three
year term.
NEW BUSINESS
13.Appointment of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025008 appointing Alice Hui to serve as the Director of
Finance/City Treasurer of the City of Vernon effective April 14, 2025, and approving
and authorizing the execution of a related atwill employment agreement.
ORAL REPORTS
14.City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements
15.Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff
CLOSED SESSION
16.Public Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: Finance Director
17.Public Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
18.Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Teamsters Local 911,
IBEW Local 47,
Vernon Police Management Association, and
Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association
Unrepresented Employees:
Confidential, Management, and Executive classifications
19.Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4528 Bandini Boulevard, Vernon, California
Agency negotiator: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Negotiating parties: Zeem Solutions, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
On April 1, 2025, 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.
Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00
a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal
Code Section 2.04.020).
Copies of all agenda items and backup materials are available for review in the City Clerk
Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are
available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at
www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.
Disabilityrelated services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate
in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance
with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at
CityClerk@cityofvernon.org or (323) 5838811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to
assure arrangements can be made.
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 minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is
announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the
applicant 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 as set forth under Public
Comment.
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 Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed
and actions taken. At the 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.
Dated: April 1, 2025
AgendaCity of VernonRegular City Council MeetingTuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chamber4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CaliforniaCrystal Larios, MayorJudith Merlo, Mayor Pro TemMelissa Ybarra, Council MemberLeticia Lopez, Council MemberJesus Rivera, Council MemberMEETING ATTENDANCE PROTOCOLSAssembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconferencebecause State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote socialdistancing. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format that includes both inperson andZoom public participation.The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinarcc orby calling (408) 6380968, Meeting ID #. You may address the Council via Zoom or submitcomments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting date and item number inthe subject line.CALL TO ORDERFLAG SALUTEROLL CALLAPPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC COMMENTAt this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that iswithin the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given achance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Councildeliberation on those specific matters.Public CommentPRESENTATIONS1.Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim DayRecommendation: Proclaim April 2025 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 30, 2025 as“Denim Day” in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace Over Violence sexualviolence education campaign.2.Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Initiatives PresentationRecommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.PUBLIC HEARINGS3.Conditional Use Permit for City of Los Angeles to Operate an AsphaltRecycling Plant at 4221 Bandini BoulevardRecommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; B. Find that the proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review pursuant to Class 32 InFill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332)as the property is surrounded with compatible industrial uses and no adverse impactsfrom traffic, parking, noise, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur fromthis project; andC. Adopt Resolution No. 2025006 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing theCity of Los Angeles to operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevardand making certain findings as necessary.4.General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 202526Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; andB. Adopt Resolution No. 2025007 authorizing and adopting the General FeeSchedule for Fiscal Year 202526.CONSENT CALENDARAll matters listed on the Consent Calendar may be approved with one motion. Items maybe removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items willbe considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.5.Meeting MinutesRecommendation: Approve the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.6.Claim Against the CityRecommendation: Receive and file the claim submitted by Joshua Tadeo Gonzalez.7.Operating Account Warrant RegisterRecommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147, for the period of February 16,2025 through March 1, 2025, totaling $10,156,291.79 and consisting of ratification ofelectronic payments totaling $9,781,316.22 and ratification of the issuance of earlychecks totaling $374,975.57.8.Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant RegisterRecommendation: Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No.71, for the period of September 29, 2024 through March 1, 2025 and consisting ofratification of electronic payments totaling $6,000.9.Public Works Department Monthly ReportRecommendation: Receive and file the the February 2025 Building Report.10.Service Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping ServicesRecommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because theproject consists of the maintenance of existing streets and involves no expansion of anexisting use; andB. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a two (2) year serviceAgreement with SCA of CA, LLC., in substantially the same form as submitted, forStreet Sweeping Services in an amount nottoexceed $679,117.95 with an effectivedate of April 1, 2025.11.Labor and Materials Contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Urban ForestManagementRecommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, because theproject consists of only minor alterations in vegetation that does not involve removal ofhealthy, mature, scenic trees; andB. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a three (3) year contractwith West Coast Arborist, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for UrbanForest Management Services in an amount nottoexceed $360,000, with an effectivedate of April 1, 2025.12.Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for Actuarial Consulting andTechnology ServicesRecommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement withGovInvest Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Actuarial Consultingand Technology Services for a total amount nottoexceed $114,828.43, for a threeyear term.NEW BUSINESS13.Appointment of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City TreasurerRecommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025008 appointing Alice Hui to serve as the Director ofFinance/City Treasurer of the City of Vernon effective April 14, 2025, and approvingand authorizing the execution of a related atwill employment agreement.ORAL REPORTS14.City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements15.Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, orDirectives to StaffCLOSED SESSION16.Public EmploymentGovernment Code Section 54957Title: Finance Director17.Public EmploymentGovernment Code Section 54957Title: City Clerk18.Conference with Labor Negotiators Government Code Section 54957.6Agency Designated Representative: Brian Saeki, City Administrator Employee Organizations: Teamsters Local 911, IBEW Local 47, Vernon Police Management Association, andVernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association Unrepresented Employees:Confidential, Management, and Executive classifications19.Conference with Real Property Negotiators Government Code Section 54956.8Property: 4528 Bandini Boulevard, Vernon, California Agency negotiator: Brian Saeki, City AdministratorNegotiating parties: Zeem Solutions, LLCUnder negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCLOSED SESSION REPORTADJOURNMENTOn April 1, 2025, 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.
Guide to City Council Proceedings
Meetings of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00
a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal
Code Section 2.04.020).
Copies of all agenda items and backup materials are available for review in the City Clerk
Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are
available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at
www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.
Disabilityrelated services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate
in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance
with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at
CityClerk@cityofvernon.org or (323) 5838811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to
assure arrangements can be made.
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 minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is
announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.
Public Hearings are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the
applicant 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 as set forth under Public
Comment.
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 Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed
and actions taken. At the 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.
Dated: April 1, 2025
AgendaCity of VernonRegular City Council MeetingTuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chamber4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CaliforniaCrystal Larios, MayorJudith Merlo, Mayor Pro TemMelissa Ybarra, Council MemberLeticia Lopez, Council MemberJesus Rivera, Council MemberMEETING ATTENDANCE PROTOCOLSAssembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconferencebecause State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote socialdistancing. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format that includes both inperson andZoom public participation.The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinarcc orby calling (408) 6380968, Meeting ID #. You may address the Council via Zoom or submitcomments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting date and item number inthe subject line.CALL TO ORDERFLAG SALUTEROLL CALLAPPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC COMMENTAt this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that iswithin the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given achance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Councildeliberation on those specific matters.Public CommentPRESENTATIONS1.Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim DayRecommendation: Proclaim April 2025 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 30, 2025 as“Denim Day” in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace Over Violence sexualviolence education campaign.2.Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Initiatives PresentationRecommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.PUBLIC HEARINGS3.Conditional Use Permit for City of Los Angeles to Operate an AsphaltRecycling Plant at 4221 Bandini BoulevardRecommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; B. Find that the proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review pursuant to Class 32 InFill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332)as the property is surrounded with compatible industrial uses and no adverse impactsfrom traffic, parking, noise, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur fromthis project; andC. Adopt Resolution No. 2025006 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing theCity of Los Angeles to operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevardand making certain findings as necessary.4.General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 202526Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; andB. Adopt Resolution No. 2025007 authorizing and adopting the General FeeSchedule for Fiscal Year 202526.CONSENT CALENDARAll matters listed on the Consent Calendar may be approved with one motion. Items maybe removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items willbe considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.5.Meeting MinutesRecommendation: Approve the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.6.Claim Against the CityRecommendation: Receive and file the claim submitted by Joshua Tadeo Gonzalez.7.Operating Account Warrant RegisterRecommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147, for the period of February 16,2025 through March 1, 2025, totaling $10,156,291.79 and consisting of ratification ofelectronic payments totaling $9,781,316.22 and ratification of the issuance of earlychecks totaling $374,975.57.8.Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant RegisterRecommendation: Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No.71, for the period of September 29, 2024 through March 1, 2025 and consisting ofratification of electronic payments totaling $6,000.9.Public Works Department Monthly ReportRecommendation: Receive and file the the February 2025 Building Report.10.Service Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping ServicesRecommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because theproject consists of the maintenance of existing streets and involves no expansion of anexisting use; andB. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a two (2) year serviceAgreement with SCA of CA, LLC., in substantially the same form as submitted, forStreet Sweeping Services in an amount nottoexceed $679,117.95 with an effectivedate of April 1, 2025.11.Labor and Materials Contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Urban ForestManagementRecommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, because theproject consists of only minor alterations in vegetation that does not involve removal ofhealthy, mature, scenic trees; andB. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a three (3) year contractwith West Coast Arborist, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for UrbanForest Management Services in an amount nottoexceed $360,000, with an effectivedate of April 1, 2025.12.Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for Actuarial Consulting andTechnology ServicesRecommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement withGovInvest Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Actuarial Consultingand Technology Services for a total amount nottoexceed $114,828.43, for a threeyear term.NEW BUSINESS13.Appointment of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City TreasurerRecommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025008 appointing Alice Hui to serve as the Director ofFinance/City Treasurer of the City of Vernon effective April 14, 2025, and approvingand authorizing the execution of a related atwill employment agreement.ORAL REPORTS14.City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements15.Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, orDirectives to StaffCLOSED SESSION16.Public EmploymentGovernment Code Section 54957Title: Finance Director17.Public EmploymentGovernment Code Section 54957Title: City Clerk18.Conference with Labor Negotiators Government Code Section 54957.6Agency Designated Representative: Brian Saeki, City Administrator Employee Organizations: Teamsters Local 911, IBEW Local 47, Vernon Police Management Association, andVernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association Unrepresented Employees:Confidential, Management, and Executive classifications19.Conference with Real Property Negotiators Government Code Section 54956.8Property: 4528 Bandini Boulevard, Vernon, California Agency negotiator: Brian Saeki, City AdministratorNegotiating parties: Zeem Solutions, LLCUnder negotiation: Price and Terms of PaymentCLOSED SESSION REPORTADJOURNMENTOn April 1, 2025, the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicablelegal requirements. Regular and Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amendedup to 72 hours and Special meeting agendas may be amended up to 24 hours inadvance of the meeting.Guide to City Council ProceedingsMeetings of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon MunicipalCode Section 2.04.020).Copies of all agenda items and backup materials are available for review in the City ClerkDepartment, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and areavailable for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday,7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website atwww.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page.Disabilityrelated services are available to enable persons with a disability to participatein this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliancewith ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department atCityClerk@cityofvernon.org or (323) 5838811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting toassure arrangements can be made.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 CityCouncil. The City Council cannot take action on any item that is not on the agenda butmatters raised under Public Comment may be referred to staff or scheduled on a futureagenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker unless a different time limit isannounced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber.Public Hearings are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, theapplicant and appellant will be given 15 minutes to present their position to the CityCouncil. Time may be set aside for rebuttal. All other testimony shall follow the rules as setfor under Public Comment. If you challenge any City action in court, you may be limited toraising only those issues you or someone else raised during the public hearing, or inwritten 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 thepublic wishes to discuss an item, it may be removed from the calendar for individualconsideration. Council Members may indicate a negative or abstaining vote on anyindividual item by so declaring prior to the vote on the motion to adopt the ConsentCalendar. Items excluded from the Consent Calendar will be taken up following action onthe Consent Calendar. Public speakers shall follow the guidelines as set forth under PublicComment.New Business items are matters appearing before the Council for the first time for formalaction. Those wishing to address the Council on New Business items shall follow theguidelines 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 Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed
and actions taken. At the 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.
Dated: April 1, 2025
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Lisette Grizzelle, Interim Director of Human Resources
Department:Human Resources
Submitted by:Veronica Avendano, Human Resources Specialist
Subject
Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day
Recommendation
Proclaim April 2025 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 30, 2025 as “Denim Day”
in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace Over Violence sexual violence education
campaign.
Background
The United States Government has declared April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”, and
local nonprofit organization Peace Over Violence has declared April 30, 2025 “Denim Day” in
Los Angeles. The Denim Day campaign protests an Italian Supreme Court decision to overturn
a rape conviction because the victim wore jeans. The campaign draws attention to the fact that
rape and sexual assault remains a serious issue in our society.
The Denim Day campaign encourages community members, elected officials, businesses, and
students to make a social statement with their fashion by wearing jeans on April 30th as a visible
means of protest against misconceptions surrounding sexual assault. As in recent years, Peace
Over Violence encourages local cities to adopt resolutions in support of this campaign.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Freddie Agyin, Director of Health and Environmental Control
Department:Health and Environmental Control
Submitted by:Dulce Gonzalez, Management Analyst
Subject
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Initiatives Presentation
Recommendation
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Background
Since its establishment in 1952, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
(GLACVCD) has played a vital role in serving the Greater Los Angeles area, which includes 36
cities and unincorporated areas. In 2017, GLACVCD began offering contract vector control
services to the City of Vernon (City), and on November 3, 2020, the City Council officially
approved the City's annexation into GLACVCD.
GLACVCD is committed to safeguarding public health by tackling the challenges posed by
various pests, such as mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other vectors. The District primarily focuses
on monitoring, managing, and mitigating the spread of these pests, which present significant
risks to public health, safety, and overall quality of life.
A representative from the District will provide a presentation on GLACVCD’s services to City
Council at the April 1, 2025 Council Meeting.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
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Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department:Public Works
Submitted by:Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Subject
Conditional Use Permit for City of Los Angeles to Operate an Asphalt Recycling Plant at 4221
Bandini Boulevard
Recommendation
A. Conduct a Public Hearing;
B. Find that the proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
review pursuant to Class 32 In-Fill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332) as the property is
surrounded with compatible industrial uses and no adverse impacts from traffic, parking, noise,
dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur from this project; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-006 approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing the City of Los
Angeles to operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard and making certain
findings as necessary.
Background
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) provides flexibility within zoning ordinances and allows for
proper integration of uses into the community which may only be suitable in specific locations or
designed and constructed in a particular manner or under certain conditions. A CUP requires
City Council approval as noted in Chapter 17.72 of the Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) which
specifies the conditions that must be met and appropriate process for granting a CUP.
An application was submitted for a CUP allowing the City of Los Angeles (the “Applicant”) to
operate an asphalt recycling plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard (the “Property”) (Attachment 4).
This plant will receive asphalt pavement being removed from City of Los Angeles street projects
which will be crushed and stockpiled for use as road base and/or for use as aggregate in new
asphalt pavement on City of Los Angeles street projects. The buildings on the property currently
contain 55,000 square feet of floor space. The applicant plans to demolish approximately 34,865
square feet of buildings on the 3.75-acre property. No new structures will be built on the property.
Project
The proposed project is an asphalt recycling plant occupying a property previously occupied by
four businesses. The total number of employees for the project is estimated to be seven (7). The
plant will operate from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Friday, and occasionally on
weekends.
Vehicle Movements and Access
The proposed project will provide thirty-five (35) automobile parking spaces and ten (10) truck
parking spaces. Located at the corner of Bandini Boulevard and Bonnie Beach Place, vehicles
will enter the site from Bonnie Beach Place and exit on Bandini. It is estimated that the project
will generate up to 60 to 80 truck round trips per day. Given its location and previous uses and
time of operation, traffic in the area will not be adversely affected by the proposed project..
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Zoning and General Plan Consistency
The proposed project will be consistent with the City’s General Plan upon approval of the CUP.
Section 17.22.030 of the Vernon Municipal Code authorizes recycling facilities in the I Zone with
a Conditional Use Permit.
CEQA Analysis
The proposed project is surrounded by properties with compatible industrial uses. No adverse
impacts from traffic, parking, noise, dust, air quality, or water quality are expected to occur from
this project. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to
Class 32 In-Fill Developments (CEQA Guidelines 15332).
State and Federal Conditions
All State, Federal and local regulatory permits shall be obtained as required for the operation.
Staff Findings
Section 17.72.060 of the VMC states that a Conditional Use Permit shall not be granted unless
all of the findings listed below have been made. Staff concludes that the following findings can
be made, and recommends that they be made in the following manner:
a. The lot for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape and topography, including any
required drainage and landscaping.
i. The proposed project will provide adequate parking and truck staging and is
adequate in size, shape and topography for the proposed use.
ii. The site will be constructed to ensure that the drainage and landscaping conform
to the requirements of the VMC.
b. The use permitted will not have a material adverse impact on the public.
i.No adverse impacts including impacts from traffic, parking, noise, dust, air quality,
or water quality are expected to occur from this project.
c.The proposed use is compatible with the existing authorized uses of surrounding and
adjacent properties.
i.The proposed use is similar to manufacturing, transportation and warehousing uses
of surrounding and adjacent properties.
d. The lot has adequate off-street parking and loading facilities, and vehicle maneuverability
for the proposed use.
i.All required parking is provided on-site.
ii. Site circulation with vehicles entering on Bonnie Beach Place and exiting onto
Bandini helps to ensure adequate maneuverability for the proposed use.
e. The location, operation and design for the proposed use is consistent with the General
Plan, any applicable specific plan and the zoning regulations of the City.
i.The proposed use with respect to the location, operation and design is consistent
with the City’s Zoning Code and General Plan with the approval of a CUP.
f. The use is consistent with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and
regulations.
i. The proposed use is consistent with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws,
rules and regulations because the conditions of the project require that all required
permits be obtained and followed.
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a. The proposed use will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare as a
result of noise, increased traffic, interference with the flow of traffic, or dust.
i. The proposed project will not adversely impact the general welfare because
sufficient parking, loading and maneuvering will be provided on site. The project
has access to Bonnie Beach and to Bandini which are of adequate size and
pavement type to handle to traffic generated by the proposed project.
ii. The proposed project will not cause excess noise or dust.
b. The conditions applied to the permit are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and
general welfare.
i. All of the conditions imposed on the Project are necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare because the conditions are limited in nature and
ensure that the property is used in a manner consistent with that represented by
the applicant.
Conditions
It is recommended that the following conditions be set on the permit. These conditions are
necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare:
a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all current codes, rules and regulations
and subject to fees as adopted by the City of Vernon, the State of California and other
governmental agencies not otherwise addressed by this grant of a conditional use permit.
b. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors
and other nuisances.
c. All subject work shall be in accordance with City Standards. No Changes shall be made
in the site development except with the prior approval of the Director of Public Works.
d. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will not impede traffic on Bandini Boulevard
or Bonnie Beach Place. No truck maneuvering, truck staging or truck parking associated
with the facility shall take place offsite or on the public street without prior approval from
the Public Works Department.
e. The property owner and any successors in interest shall indemnify, hold harmless and
defend the City of Vernon, its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims,
complaints or petitions for: (1) damages, losses expenses resulting from bodily injury,
sickness, disease, disability or death arising from the operation of the facility excluding
therefrom any such claim resulting from the sole negligence or intentional wrong doing of
the City of Vernon, its officers, agents or employees; (2) a peremptory writ or other relief
by way of injunction, mandamus, or administrative mandamus; and/or (3) legal expenses
and attorney’s fees incurred by the City of Vernon on behalf of any party in such actions
or proceedings. The City of Vernon does not waive its right to participate in the defense
of any such action.
f.The facility shall meet all applicable requirements of Air Quality Management District Rule
403 Fugitive Dust.
g.Permittee shall provide the City with a Fugitive Dust Control Plan for review and approval
by the City and implementation by the Permittee prior to the start of operations. Plan shall
be modified at any time as requested by the City. At a minimum, plan shall require the
following:
Install at each point of vehicle egress from the site a wheel shaker/wheel spreading
device consisting of raised dividers (rails, pipe, or grates) at least 24 feet long and 10
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feet wide to remove bulk material from tires and vehicle undercarriages before vehicles
exit the site. Device shall be maintained as necessary to remove accumulated material.
All material tracked on the public right-of-way by vehicles entering or exiting the site
shall be removed at the conclusion of each workday or shift.
Truck loading – Pre-water material prior to loading/unloading. Continue to add water
during loading/unloading to reduce fugitive dust emissions. Maintain at least six inches
of freeboard on haul vehicles. Use tarps or other suitable enclosures on inbound and
outbound trucks whether carrying a load or empty. Check seals on belly-dump and
end-dump trucks regularly to prevent spillage. Comply with track-out mitigation
requirements.
Crushing – pre-water material prior to loading in crusher. Apply water to crushed
material to prevent dust plumes. Adjust application of water as necessary to prevent
generation of visible dust.
Screening – pre-water material prior to screening. Install wind barrier with a porosity of
no more than 50% upwind of screen to the height of the drop point.
Stockpiles/Material handling – Apply water to at least 80% of the surface area of all
storage piles on at least a daily basis to ensure no visible fugitive dust. Add or remove
material from the downwind portion of the stockpile.
At all times provide the Public Works Department with updated 24-hour contact
information for a person with the authority to expeditiously employ sufficient dust
mitigation measures to ensure that fugitive dust is not being generated.
h.Property owner shall plant and maintain 20 trees of a size and species acceptable to the
City along the perimeter of the property.
i. Outdoor storage and activities of all materials, products, and equipment shall be screened
or otherwise hidden so as not to be visible from the street; however, the screen shall be
at least 8 feet in height and shall not exceed 10 feet in height as measured from grade
level. The screen shall be maintained in good condition.
j. Not later than twenty (20) days from the date of approval of this CUP, the property owner
shall indicate in writing, its acceptance of and agreement with the conditions herein. The
CUP shall be void and of no force or effect unless written acceptance and agreement is
submitted to the City within the twenty-day period.
k. All surfaces including but not limited to structures, equipment and vehicles on or
immediately adjacent to the premises shall be maintained free of graffiti. Graffiti shall be
removed within 24-hours of initial discovery.
l. At all times the site shall be maintained in good condition, free of weeds, rubbish and
debris, and secured from public access.
m.Noncompliance with any of these conditions shall constitute sufficient grounds for the City
of Vernon to void this CUP, disconnect utilities, and/or take appropriate enforcement
action including citation and/or fines for a violation.
Public Hearing
In accordance with VMC Sections 17.72.040 and 17.68.040 a public hearing has been properly noticed
for April 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (Attachments 2 and 3).
Fiscal Impact
On February 5, 2025 the City received a Conditional Use Permit Processing Fee of $18,919.25
which was recorded to General Fund, Licenses Permits Franchises, Conditional Use Permits
Account No. 011-410-000-410280..
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Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2025-006
2. Notice of Public Hearing
3. Affidavit of Mailing
4. Conditional Use Permit Application
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer
Department:Finance
Submitted by:Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer
Subject
General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-007 authorizing and adopting the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2025-26.
Background
The City provides services to individuals or businesses for a fee. Fees that do not cover the full
cost of service result in a subsidy that may impact the City’s ability to fund programs and services
that the community depends on. Some examples of City services for which customers incur fees
include the issuance of building, development, and health and environmental control permits.
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 and accurately reflect
the scope of services provided by the City. A draft fee schedule is then prepared for presentation
to the Business and Industry Commission (BIC) and the City Council.
Staff last presented a fee study and accompanying recommended fees to the Council on May
19, 2020. However, due to the economic upheaval accompanying the COVID-19 pandemic,
Council deferred increasing rates. While a small number of new fees have been added to the
General Fee Schedule since then, the majority of the fees have not been updated to reflect the
cost of service since FY 2017-18. To update the City’s fees, a new fee study would be necessary.
In accordance with Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Section 3.32.080, on June 28, 2023, staff
issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Cost Allocation Plan, Fully-Burdened Staff Hourly
Rate, and Master Fee Schedule. An internal panel selected Willdan Financial Services (Willdan)
based on their expertise, experience, and proposed fees. Subsequently, Willdan conducted a
User Fee Study to determine the full costs incurred by the City to support the various activities
for which the City charges user fees (Attachment 2). The proposed General Fee Schedule for FY
2025-26 included as Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2025-007 (Attachment 1) is based on the results
of the User Fee Study, dated March 13, 2025, conducted by Willdan.
User Fee Study
The User Fee Study calculated the full cost of activities and developed fee schedules for services
in the Building, Engineering, Health and Environmental Control, Police and administrative
areas. Fees for Fire Prevention Services conducted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department
and approved by Los Angeles County were not included in the review.
The User Fee Study included the following:
Meetings with front line staff to accurately measure and capture the time required for
fee-based activities such as processing permits and applications
Review and analysis of the non-labor related expenses required to provide the service
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Calculation of administrative overhead costs accrued by central service departments,
including City Administration, Finance, City Attorney and Human Resources
The use of various methodologies to calculate fees based on the characteristics of each
service
The User Fee Study calculated full cost recovery for every fee with some exceptions. Small
subsidies are proposed for Police services, administrative fees, and certain Certificate of
Occupancy fees to keep them within the range of fees charged by other cities (see below). The
study identified 12 existing fees that should be lowered based on current costs of providing the
service, 24 fees that should be increased, and 1 new fee, with 65 fees remaining unchanged.
The Health and Environmental Control fees required a full restructuring to reflect the services
provided by the Health Department. The 61 existing Health and Environmental Control fees were
replaced by 134 new fees that capture all the activities that the Health Department may perform
for individual businesses or persons and to better reflect the level of effort required for each
application. A redline of the proposed changes is attached to this report for reference
(Attachment 3).
Fees across cities may differ depending on the services required by a particular community and
the organizational structure and jurisdiction of each city. For this reason, it is difficult to compare
all fees with those of other cities. Where possible, the City’s proposed fees were compared with
those of similar cities to ensure that costs were reasonable and in keeping with the type and level
of service provided.
To ensure that the public has access to the most updated Fire Prevention Service fees, which
are administered and controlled by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the proposed Fee
Schedule includes a link to the LA County Fire Prevention Fee website rather than a listing of
fees.
Annual reviews and fee adjustments will ensure that the City is reimbursed for increasing labor-
related costs. The proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fee Schedule will be presented to the
City Council as a Resolution at a public hearing on April 1, 2025 prior to adoption.
Business and Industry Commission (BIC)
On February 27, 2025, a draft of the proposed General Fee Schedule for FY 2025-26 was
presented to the Business and Industry Commission (BIC). Among the items discussed was
maintaining a tiered structure for Certificate of Occupancy inspection fees and providing a
subsidy to smaller businesses to support their opening. In addition, the BIC made a motion to
recommend that Temporary Certificate of Occupancy fees be fully subsidized by the City. These
proposed changes have been incorporated in the attached proposed fee schedule and in the
table below. The changes do not impact the projected fee revenues. The BIC was supportive of
the proposed General Fee Schedule for FY 2025-26.
Certificate of Occupancy Current Fee Suggested Fee Full Cost % Cost Recovery
5,000 square feet or less $385.00 $400.00 $666.30 60%
5,001 to 50,000 square feet $885.00 $600.00 $865.47 69%
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $1,046.00 $865.00 $865.47 100%
Over 100,000 square feet $1,207.00 $1,065.00 $1,065.00 100%
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
5,000 square feet or less $385.00 $0 $666.30 0%.
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5,001 to 50,000 square feet $885.00 $0 $666.30 0%
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $1,046.00 $0 $666.30 0%
Over 100,000 square feet $1,207.00 $0 $666.30 0%
Public Hearing
As required by California Government Code Sections 6062(a) and 66016, a notice of public
hearing for the proposed General Fee Schedule for FY 2025-26 was published in the Huntington
Park Bulletin on March 20, 2025, and March 27, 2025. The notice included the date, time, and
location of the public hearing scheduled for April 1, 2025, information on how to access relevant
documents prior to the hearing, and instructions for providing written comments. The publication
schedule complied with Government Code requirements that the notice be published twice in a
newspaper of general circulation, with at least five days intervening between publications. A copy
of the published notice has been included (Attachment 4) to this staff report.
Fiscal Impact
It is estimated that the implementation of the proposed fees will increase General Fund annual
fee revenues by approximately $872,000. If approved, these increases will be included in the
City’s Proposed Budget for FY 2025-26.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2025-007
2. User Fee Study Report
3. Proposed General Fee Schedule FY 2025-26 – Redline
4. Proof of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing – FY2025-26 General Fee Schedule
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GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
Effective July 1, 202425
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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
FRANCHISES AND LICENSES……………………………………………………………… …..7
GRADING .......................................................................................................................................................8
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................8
Type of Work to be performed...............................................................................................................8
FIRE PREVENTION SERVICE FEES ..................................................................................................……….9
ENGINEERING FEES .................................................................................................................................10
FIELD PERMIT FEES .................................................................................................................................11
FILM UNIT FEES ........................................................................................................................................13
FORESTRY FEES..............................................................................................................................13
HIGH RISE FEES .........................................................................................................................................13
LAND DEVELOPMENT UNIT FEES ......................................................................................................14
PETRO CHEM FEES ...................................................................................................................................15
REGIONAL SERVICE FEES .....................................................................................................................16
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY .......................................................................................17
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City of Vernon General Fee Schedule Page 3 of
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CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
ANIMAL CONTROL 10
FOOD PROTECTION .................................................................................................................................10
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION……………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY…………………………………………………………………………. 12
SERVICE FEES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
MISCELLANEOUS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
POLICE FEES
GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................20
FALSE ALARMS .........................................................................................................................................20
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES**
≤ 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.
Business License rates are taxes and therefore not included in the Fee Schedule. Business License
rates may be found in Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 5
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 $250.00Set by LA County.
See City’s Election website
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 $26.0025.00
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)$35.00Subject to U.S.
Department of State
Photograph $15.00 per photo
subject tp U.S.
Department of State
updates
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
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
PERMIT FEES Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling, a n d Refrigeration Permits
VALUATION FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $111.00$200.01
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00 $111.00$200.01 for the first $2,000.00 plus
$5.55$10.00 for each additional $100.00 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00 $277.00$499.12 for the first $5,000.00 plus
$13.87$24.99 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$1,000.04 for the first $25,000.00 plus
$10.40$18.74 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$1,468.53 for the first $50,000.00 plus
$7.63$13.75 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$2,155.04 for the first $100,000.00
plus $5.55$10.00 for each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, up to and including
$500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up $3,415.00$6,153.40 for the first $500,000.00
plus $4.29$7.73 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
$1,310.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provisions $2,619.00
Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provisions $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) (moved to Engineering)$1,329.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet $289.00
NPDES LID Inspection (moved to Engineering)$1,210.00
Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review $180.00$805.00
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$400.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet $885.00$600.00
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $1,046.00$865.00
Over 100,000 square feet $1,207.00$1,065.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Less than 5,000 square feet $385.00$0
Less than 50,000 square feet $885.00$0
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $1,046.00$0
Over 100,000 square feet $1,207.00$0
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION FEE
Permit Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum charge
four hours)
$244.00$900.00/hou
r Minimum of
$976.00Inspection of work not requiring a permit $168.00$199.00/hr.
Re-inspection fee $168.00$199.00/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$502.00/hr.
Additional non-structural plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to the plans submitted
$168.00$502.00/hr.
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review Fee $136.00$701.00/hr.
Trailer Permit $507.00$302.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years $507.00$302.00
Final Map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or less
parcels or lots
$5,660.00$6,230.00
Final Map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or
more parcels or lots
$13,730.00$7,780.00
Conditional Use Permit $19,251.00$18,691.00
plus applicant is
responsible for cost to
retain a consultant to
prepare the environmental
document for the project
plus a 25% administration
feeZoning Variance and Zoning Amendment $11,075.00$7,788.00
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Building Code Variance $4,879.00$4,672.00
Zoning Verification $276.00$311.00
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$3,115.00
Sanitary Sewer Flow Study Fee $2,106.00$199.00
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$311.00
Special Event Application / Public Assembly Application $134.00$510.00
Temporary Use Permit $1,000.00$3,115.00
ENGINEERING FEES
ENGINEERING FEES FEE
Lot Line Adjustment Fee Per App $2,902.00$2,121.00
Street Vacation Fee Per App $11,107.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee $1,014.00
Covenant and Agreement Review Fee $2,117.00
Covenant and Lot Merger Review Fee $937.00$2,121.00
Grant / Easement Deed Review $1,445.00$1,964.00
ENCROACHMENT FEES
Permit Issuance Fee Per App $161.00$229.00
Permit Inspection and Plan Check Fees Regular Time
$166.00$649.00/hr. Overtime
$244.00$973.00/hr.
Annual Permit Per App $578.00
Reconstruction Fees for Work Completed by City All other direct costs to the
City resulting from the
Permittee’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$2,627.00
Grading Inspection (No LID)$282.00$1,586.00
Grading Plan Review Fee (First 3 sheets)$2,627.00-$1,329.00
Grading Plan Review Fee Each Additional Sheet $289.00
NPDES LID Inspection $1,210.00$1,586.00
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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FIRE PREVENTION SERVICE FEES
The City of Vernon contracts out Fire Prevention Services with the County of Los Angeles Fire
Department. The City of Vernon does not have any control over Fire Services fees. For the County of
Los Angeles Fire Department fire services fees and contact information, please refer to the link below:
https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/fire-prevention-division/fire-prevention-fees/
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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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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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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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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
ANIMAL CONTROL
Dog License $30.00
FOOD PROTECTION
Catering Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$429.00
2,000 – 3,999 sq. ft.$523.00
4,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$627.00
10,000 sq. ft. or more $815.00
Commissary
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$250.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$297.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$344.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$391.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $438.00
Cottage Food Operation
Class A $60.00
Class B $94.00
Food Market
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$282.00
2,000 – 3,999 sq. ft.$329.00
4,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$357.00
10,000 sq. ft. or more $423.00
Food Processing Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$344.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$533.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$721.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$1,224.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $1,412.00
Food Warehouse
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$207.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$254.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$348.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$706.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $894.00
Food Warehouse – Limited Food Prepacking
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$207.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$254.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$348.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$706.00
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
100,000 sq. ft. or more $894.00
Public School Cafeteria
Food Preparation $188.00
Food Preparation - Limited $94.00
Restaurant
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$429.00
2,000 – 3,999 sq. ft.$523.00
4,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$627.00
10,000 sq. ft. or more $815.00
Shared Kitchen Complex
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$188.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$235.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$363.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$674.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $894.00
Soft Serve Program
Machine $94.00
State License Fee Set by the State
Vending Machine $47.00
Limited Service Charitable Feeding Operation $250.00
Micro Market $250.00
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation $250.00
Host Facility $250.00
Mobile Food Facility
Cart – Food Preparation $171.00
Cart – Pre-Package Food $124.00
Vehicle – Food Preparation $497.00
Vehicle – Pre-Package Food $309.00
Compact Mobile Food Operation $124.00
Mobile Support Unit $124.00
Wholesale Food Vehicle $124.00
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Cross Connection
Backflow Prevention Device $12.00
Commercial Laundry Facility
Less than 1,000 sq. ft.$191.00
1,000 – 4,999 sq. ft.$251.00
5,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$282.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$363.00
50,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
Garment Facility
Less than or equal to 999 sq. ft.$191.00
1,000 -4,999 sq. ft.$251.00
5,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$282.00
10,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$363.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Wiping Rag Facility
Less than or equal to 249 sq. ft.$191.00
250 – 999 sq. ft.$251.00
1,000 – 2,999 sq. ft.$282.00
3,000 – 4,999 sq. ft.$363.00
5,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Rendering Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$297.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$391.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$438.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$565.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $753.00
Rendering Operation Vehicle $60.00
Liquid Waste Management Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$191.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$251.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$282.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$363.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Liquid Waste Pumper Vehicle $60.00
Solid Waste Management FacilityLEA – Solid Waste
Facility
Transfer/ Processing – Limited Volume $1,883.00
Transfer/ Processing – Medium Volume $2,825.00
Transfer/ Processing – Large Volume $3,578.00
Waste Processing Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$181.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$242.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$302.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$363.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Solid Waste Hauler Vehicle $60.00
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Medical Waste Facility
Generator – Large Quantity $250.00
Generator – Small Quantity $250.00
Onsite Treatment Facility – Small Quantity $250.00
Onsite Treatment Facility – Large Quantity $250.00
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Program
Full Permit $2,996.00
Tier I $2,431.00
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
Tier II $2,431.00
California Accidental Release Prevention Plan
Program Level 1 $4,708.00
Program Level 2 $5,633.00
Program Level 3 $5,633.00
Program Level 4 $5,633.00
Hazardous Material Release Response Plan
Hazardous Materials Business Plan $614.00
Hazardous Waste Generator
Small Quantity $566.00
Large Quantity – Non-RCRA $755.00
Large Quantity – RCRA $753.00
Tiered Permitting of Hazardous Waste On-Site
Treatment
Conditionally Authorized $753.00
Conditionally Exempt $753.00
Permit by Rule $941.00
Underground Storage Tank
UST – Non-Petroleum $1,035.00
UST – Petroleum $1,035.00
State of California Surcharge Set by the State
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Set by the State
California Accidental Release Response Plan Set by the State
CUPA Oversight Set by the State
Underground Storage Tank Set by the State
SERVICE FEES
Shared Kitchen Operator
QuarterlyAnnual $248.00
AnnualQuarterly $124.00
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Community Events
Organizer $122.00
Food Preparation $154.00
Pre-Package $107.00
Pre-Package with Sampling $107.00
Plan Check
Food Plan Check $813.00
CUPA Plan Check $1,190.00
Site Evaluation $188.00
Well Permits
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
Application Fee $188.00
Per Well/Soil Boring $62.00
Solid Waste
5-Year Permit Review $753.00
Site MitigationRemedial Action Agreement Application
Fee
$1,883.00
Hourly Rate
Environmental Health Specialist $188.00
Environmental Health Technician $121.00
CUPA Work Plan Review/ Closure Certification $753.00
Solid Waste Management Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft.$181.00
2,000 – 9,999 sq. ft.$242.00
10,000 – 49,999 sq. ft.$302.00
50,000 – 99,999 sq. ft.$363.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Solid Waste Hauler Vehicle $60.00
MISCELLANEOUS
For Services in Which No Fee Is Listed Actual Cost
Solid Waste Self Hauling Application Fee $813.00
Solid Waste Self Hauler Vehicle $60.00
Commercial Agricultural Operation $207.00
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POLICE FEES
GENERAL FEE
Vehicle release fee - standard $50.00$60.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence $144.00
Vehicle release fee - stored $60.00
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$50.00
Citation sign-off fee $44.00$50.00
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 tapeUSB 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
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Deborah Harrington, Interim City Clerk
Department:City Clerk
Submitted by:Sandra Dolson, City Clerk Specialist
Subject
Meeting Minutes
Recommendation
Approve the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Background
Staff has prepared and submits the minutes for approval.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Deborah Harrington, City Clerk
Department:City Clerk
Submitted by:Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk
Subject
Claim Against the City
Recommendation
Receive and file the claim submitted by Joshua Tadeo Gonzalez.
Background
The City received the following claim and pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.32.040, the claim
is being presented to the City Council as soon after filing of the claim with the City as practical.
Name of Claimant Amount Demanded Date Received
Joshua Tadeo Gonzalez $97.46 March 11, 2025
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer
Department:Finance
Submitted by:Kathryne Magana, Accountant
Subject
Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation
Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147, for the period of February 16, 2025
through March 1, 2025, totaling $10,156,291.79 and consisting of ratification of electronic
payments totaling $9,781,316.22 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$374,975.57.
Background
Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.32.060 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 Deputy City Treasurer has prepared Operating Account Warrant Register No. 147 covering
claims and demands presented during the period of February 16, 2025 through March 1, 2025,
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. 147, totals
$10,156,291.79. 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. 147.
Attachments
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer
Department:Finance
Submitted by:Kathryne Magana, Accountant
Subject
Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register
Recommendation
Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 71, for
the period of September 29, 2024 through March 1, 2025 and consisting of ratification of
electronic payments totaling $6,000.
Background
Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.32.060 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 Deputy City Treasurer has prepared Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account
Warrant Register No. 71 covering claims and demands presented during the period of September
29, 2024 through March 1, 2025, drawn, or to be drawn, from East West Bank for City Council
approval.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of approving Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant
Register No. 71, totals $6,000. The Finance Department has determined that sufficient funds to
pay such claims/demands, are available in the respective accounts referenced on RDA
Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 71.
Attachments
1. Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register No. 71
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
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 the February 2025 Building Report.
Background
The attached building reports consists of total issued permits, major projects, demolition permits,
new building permits and certificates of occupancy status reports for the month of February
2025.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
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1. Public Works Department February 2025 Building Report
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department:Public Works
Submitted by:Rosemary Lozada, Management Analyst
Subject
Service Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the project consists of the
maintenance of existing streets and involves no expansion of an existing use; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a two (2) year service Agreement
with SCA of CA, LLC., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Street Sweeping Services
in an amount not-to-exceed $679,117.95 with an effective date of April 1, 2025.
Background
Street sweeping is vital to ensuring that the City is clean, attractive, and inviting. Properly
maintained streets minimize litter and debris that can wash into the storm drains, promoting a
healthier environment for residents and workers in the City.
To secure the necessary street sweeping services for the City, the Public Works Department
intends to piggyback on a current contract, established November 1, 2022, between Los Angeles
County Public Works (LA County) and SCA of CA, LLC (SCA) from Downey, CA. Piggybacking
is expressly authorized by Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Section 3.32.110(A)(5), which exempts
a contract from competitive bidding and selection so long as services can be purchased from a
vendor offering the same prices, terms, and conditions as in a previous award from another public
agency by competitive bid. LA County used a competitive bid process to obtain rates from SCA,
which are at reasonable rates. By leveraging the SCA negotiated terms and prices, Vernon will
save time and resources that would otherwise be used for a separate vendor selection process.
The agreement between LA County and SCA includes set costs for performing Street Sweeping
Services throughout the City. Pursuant to the VMC Section noted above, the Finance Department
agrees that it is to the advantage of the City to award a contract to SCA based on their existing
competitively bid contract with LA County.
The City Attorney’s office has reviewed and approved the contract as to form.
City Council approval of the proposed agreement is needed pursuant to VMC Section 3.32.030
(A) which states that all contracts shall be approved only by the City Council except contracts
with a total value over the lifetime of the contract of up to $100,000.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is not-to-exceed $679,117.95 for the two-year term. Sufficient funds are
available in General Fund, Public Works Department, Street Operations Division, Repairs and
Maintenance Account No. 011-040-430-529000 for the current fiscal year. Sufficient funds will
be budgeted accordingly in subsequent years.
Attachments
1. Service Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC.
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department:Public Works
Submitted by:Rosemary Lozada, Management Analyst
Subject
Labor and Materials Contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Urban Forest Management
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, because the project consists of only
minor alterations in vegetation that does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees;
and
B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a three (3) year contract with West
Coast Arborist, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Urban Forest Management
Services in an amount not-to-exceed $360,000, with an effective date of April 1, 2025.
Background
The Urban Forest Management contract provides annual services for maintenance, removal, and
replacement of trees, as required by the City’s urban forest. The City has approximately 1,361
mature trees that comprise its urban forest and new trees are routinely added. As part of this
project, the entire inventory of parkway trees will be scheduled for trimming. Additionally, the
scope of work will include trimming all trees located at City government facilities, City-owned
housing (front and back yards), and City-owned apartments annually.
For this contract, the City intends to piggyback on a current contract between the City of
Beaumont (Beaumont) and West Coast Arborist, Inc. (West Coast) from Anaheim, California.
Piggybacking is expressly authorized by Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Section 3.32.110(A)(5),
which exempts a contract from competitive bidding and selection so long as services can be
purchased from a vendor offering the same prices, terms, and conditions as in a previous award
from another public agency by competitive bid. Beaumont used a competitive bid process to
obtain labor and material costs from West Coast, which are at reasonable rates. By leveraging
the West Coast negotiated terms and prices, Vernon will save time and resources that would
otherwise be used for a separate vendor selection process. The agreement between Beaumont
and West Coast includes set costs for pruning and the removal and replacement of trees within
the City’s urban forest. Pursuant to the VMC Section noted above, the Finance Department
agrees that it is to the advantage of the City to award a contract to West Coast based on their
existing competitively bid contract with Beaumont. The cost for routine services is $333,923 over
the three-year term. The contract also includes additional funds of $26,077 to cover any
additional services on an as-needed basis.
The City Attorney’s office has reviewed and approved the contract as to form.
City Council approval of the proposed agreement is needed pursuant to VMC Section 3.32.030
(A) which states that all contracts shall be approved only by the City Council except contracts
with a total value over the lifetime of the contract of up to $100,000.
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The fiscal impact is not-to-exceed $360,000 for the three-year term Sufficient funds are available
in the FY2024-25 General Fund, Public Works Department, Street Operations Division, Repairs
and Maintenance Account No. 011-040-430-529000 for the current fiscal year. Sufficient funds
will be budgeted accordingly in subsequent years.
Attachments
1. Labor and Materials Contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc.
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer
Department:Finance
Submitted by:Marisela Martinez, Buyer
Subject
Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. for Actuarial Consulting and Technology Services
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with GovInvest
Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for Actuarial Consulting and Technology
Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $114,828.43, for a three-year term.
Background
On October 1, 2018,the City entered into an initial agreement with GovInvest, Inc. (GovInvest)
for actuarial consulting services and use of its proprietary software solutions designed for
California government agencies. GovInvest specializes in analytical software that enables
government agencies to proactively manage labor negotiation costs, pension liabilities, and
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB). These solutions focus on employee labor and
benefits cost analysis as well as pension and OPEB liability modeling. The agreement with
GovInvest was essential in the various calculations related to labor costs, pension liabilities,
and OPEB needed by the Finance Department and the agreement with GovInvest was
renewed on February 1, 2022.
The February 1, 2022, agreement with GovInvest has since expired and the Finance
Department is now requesting approval to renew the license agreement with GovInvest for an
additional three years. The software solutions available through GovInvest allow staff to project
labor negotiations costs and develop alternative funding approaches for current and future
pension and OPEB debt. Since 2014, GovInvest has partnered with public sector agencies,
offering advanced software and personalized services to help agencies make informed, data-
driven decisions. State and local governments face the challenge of balancing complex
forecasts, integrating multiple plans, and adapting to unique funding structures. By leveraging
GovInvest’s projections and comprehensive analyses, the City can better prepare for future
obligations, optimize funding strategies, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Additionally, GovInvest’s proprietary software can incorporate the City’s employee-specific data
for both OPEB and pension benefits thus enabling management to project and measure labor
costs during negotiations and assess the impact on pension and OPEB costs across multiple
scenarios. GovInvest will also issue the required Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) 75 reports to measure the OPEB liability on the City’s financial statements, also known
as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The Software will assist City staff in
making recommendations to Council, refining policies, and presenting post-employment benefit
information in meaningful, easily understood charts and graphs. Pursuant to Vernon Municipal
Code (VMC) Section 3.32.110 (A)(2), the proposed licensing agreement with GovInvest is
exempt from competitive bidding since the modules are proprietary software that are only
available through the consultant.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Services Agreement with GovInvest Inc. to
provide actuarial consulting and technology services for a total not-to-exceed $114,828.43 over .
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a term of three years. Pursuant to VMC 3.32.030 (A), City Council approval is required for the
proposed agreement, as the value of the contract exceeds $100,000.
The proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s
Office.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is not-to-exceed $114,828.43 over three years. Sufficient funds are available
in General Fund, Finance Department, Professional Services – Technical Account No.011-010-
130-529225, Electric Fund, Administration Department, Professional Services – Technical
Account No. 055-050-580-529225, and Water Fund, Water Operations Department, Professional
Services – Technical Account No. 058-070-700-529225 for the current fiscal year and will be
budgeted in the subsequent years.
Attachments
1. Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc.
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:April 1, 2025
From:Lisette Grizzelle, Interim Director of Human Resources
Department:Human Resources
Submitted by:Lisette Grizzelle, Interim Director of Human Resources
Subject
Appointment of Alice Hui as Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-008 appointing Alice Hui to serve as the Director of Finance/City
Treasurer of the City of Vernon effective April 14, 2025, and approving and authorizing the
execution of a related at-will employment agreement.
Background
Following the departure of the former Director of Finance/City Treasurer in 2024, the City’s
Human Resources Department initiated a Request for Proposal for Recruitment Firms to conduct
four executive level recruitments, which included the Director of Finance/City Treasurer. The
City selected Bob Murray and Associates (Vendor) to conduct the City Administrator, City Clerk,
Director of Finance/City Treasurer and Director of Human Resources recruitments.
Recruitment Summary
The recruitment period to fill this vacancy began December 23, 2024, and was extended to close
on February 9, 2025. Bob Murray and Associates received 47 complete resume and
questionnaire packets. Following an in-depth review of the resumes and questionnaires
submitted, seven candidates were interviewed by the external vendor and four candidates were
recommended. Two candidates moved forward and were invited to participate in a dual panel
interview process consisting of City and external evaluators on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The
City Administrator has recommended the appointment of Alice Hui to serve as the Director of
Finance/City Treasurer for the City of Vernon.
At-Will Employment Agreement
The At-Will Employment Agreement for Director of Finance/City Treasurer has been presented
to Ms. Hui and is included as Exhibit B to Resolution No. 2025-008. The agreement establishes
an effective date of April 14, 2025, and a starting salary of $ 254,061 per year, plus all benefits
provided to executive personnel.
The proposed agreement is consistent with other City of Vernon executive employment
agreements, albeit with the following exceptions:
Added language to Section 5B indicating Employee shall receive an initial balance of 80
hours of Vacation time and 80 hours of Sick leave during her first year of City employment,
which cannot be cashed out and shall not carry over to the next calendar year.
Added language to Section 5B indicating Employee shall accrue Vacation time at the
Executive 16 years of service level with 185 annual vacation hours at a bi-weekly accrual
rate of 7.12.
Candidate Summary
Alice Hui has over 16 years of municipal finance and audit experience. Ms. Hui currently serves
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as the Director of Finance for the City of Whittier and previously served this agency as the
Assistant Director of Administrative Services. Prior to this experience she worked as an Internal
Auditor and Audit Manager managing various local government audit engagements. Ms. Hui
holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from
California State Polytechnic University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the
state of California.
Given Ms. Hui’s qualifications and considerable experience in public sector finance, she is well
suited to meet the needs of the City and lead the Finance Department.
At its regular City Council meeting on April 1, 2025, prior to taking final action to adopt this
resolution, the City Council received an oral report summarizing the recommended appointment
and compensation, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3).
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is estimated at approximately $315,979 including salary and benefits ($254,061
base salary and $61,918 in benefit costs). Sufficient funds for the appointment of the Director of
Finance/City Treasurer are available in the General Fund, Finance Department, Salaries, Taxes
and Benefits Accounts for the current fiscal year and will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2025-008
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