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20250701 Regular City Council Meeting - PacketRegular City Council Meeting Agenda July 1, 2025 Page 1 of 5 Agenda City of Vernon Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 9:00 AM City Hall, Council Chamber 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California Leticia Lopez, Mayor Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem Jesus Rivera, Council Member Crystal Larios, Council Member Judith Merlo, Council Member The public is encouraged to view the agenda and meeting at CityofVernon.org/publicmeetings. In the event of any technical difficulties, you may view the live meeting at www.cityofvernon.org/LiveMeeting. You may address the Council in the Council Chambers, via mail or email to PublicComment@cityofvernonca.gov, include the meeting date and item number in the subject line (mail and/or email must be received at least two hours prior to the start of the meeting). CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT At this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Council deliberation on those specific matters. PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition of Outgoing City Commission and Committee Members Recommendation: Present Certificates of Recognition to outgoing Green Vernon Commission and Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Member Clara Gazcon, Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Member Michelle Ybarra, and Vernon Housing Commission Members Juliet Goff and Steven Froberg. Regular City Council Meeting Agenda July 1, 2025 Page 2 of 5 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. 2. Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 3. Claims Against the City Recommendation: Receive and file the claim submitted by Americo Blanco. 4. City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies Recommendation: Affirm or modify appointments of representatives and/or alternates to various outside agencies. 5. Operating Account Warrant Register Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153, for the period of May 18, 2025, through May 31, 2025, totaling $8,248,897.44 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,013,749.09 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $235,148.35. 6. Employee Reclassification Recommendation: Approve the reclassification of one Account Clerk, Senior to the existing classification of Administrative Secretary. 7. Vernon Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment. This action receives and files an update to the city’s plan for the implementation of preventative strategies and mitigation measures to minimize the risk of wildfires caused by electrical lines and equipment; this action does not authorize any construction activity or any disturbance of an environmental resource, and has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and B. Approve the Vernon Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. 8. Services Agreement with Nalco Company LLC Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Service Agreement with Nalco Company LLC, in substantially the same form as submitted, to provide chemical water treatment services for a total amount not to exceed $913,408.80, for a three-year term; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of fifteen percent (15%) or $137,011.32 in the event of any price adjustments or other market factors, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute amendments up to the contingency amount, if necessary. Regular City Council Meeting Agenda July 1, 2025 Page 3 of 5 NEW BUSINESS 9. Commission and Committee Appointments Recommendation: A. Appoint two (2) Vernon Area Representatives and one (1) Council Member Representative to full four-year terms (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029) to the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee; B. Appoint one (1) Business Representative, one (1) Resident Representative (non-City Council Member), and one (1) Resident Representative (City Council Member) to full four-year terms (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029) to the Vernon Housing Commission; C. Appoint one (1) Vernon Business Representative to a partial term (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) to the Green Vernon Commission; and D. Direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts until all Commission and Committee vacant seats are filled. 10. Donation to the Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) to Support Immigrant Vernon Residents and Workers Recommendation: Approve and authorize a donation in the amount of $25,000 to CHIRLA, a non-profit organization that will provide Vernon residents and workers access to legal support services and education, and relief programs that address food insecurity, healthcare, and financial burden (among other things) to mitigate the impacts of recent federal immigration enforcement action in the City. ORAL REPORTS 11. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements 12. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff CLOSED SESSION 13. 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, Temporary, Unclassified, Mid-Management, Management, and Executive classifications Regular City Council Meeting Agenda July 1, 2025 Page 4 of 5 14. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: 1 CLOSED SESSION REPORT ADJOURNMENT On June 26, 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. Regular City Council Meeting Agenda July 1, 2025 Page 5 of 5 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 back-up 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. Disability-related 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) 583-8811 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. 1 0 4 9 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk Department:City Clerk Submitted by:Sandra Dolson, City Clerk Specialist Subject Recognition of Outgoing City Commission and Committee Members Recommendation Present Certificates of Recognition to outgoing Green Vernon Commission and Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Member Clara Gazcon, Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Member Michelle Ybarra, and Vernon Housing Commission Members Juliet Goff and Steven Froberg. Background The City has several Boards, Commissions, and Committee, established by Charter, ordinance, or resolution, that advise the Council on policy matters or review specific issues and carry out assignments as requested by the City Council, or prescribed by law. The following Commission and Committee Members have provided invaluable service to the City: •Clara Gazcon, Green Vernon Commission and Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee – June 7, 2022 to May 2, 2025 •Michelle Ybarra, Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee – July 20, 2021 to June 30, 2025 •Juliet Goff, Vernon Housing Commission – July 20, 2021 to June 30, 2025 •Steven Froberg, Vernon Housing Commission – June 20, 2017 to June 30, 2025 Staff recommends that the City Council present a Certificate of Recognition to each outgoing commission and committee member for their service to the City. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments None. . . Item 1 Page 1 of 1 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk Department:City Clerk Submitted by:Sandra Dolson, City Clerk Specialist Subject Meeting Minutes Recommendation Approve the June 17, 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. June 17, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes . . Item 2 Page 1 of 1 MINUTES VERNON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE CALL TO ORDER Mayor Merlo called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Merlo led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Judith Merlo, Mayor Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem Leticia Lopez, Council Member Jesus Rivera, Council Member Crystal Larios, Council Member STAFF PRESENT: Brian Saeki, City Administrator Angela Kimmey, Deputy City Administrator Zaynah Moussa, City Attorney Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk Alice Hui, Finance Director/City Treasurer Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director Lisette M. Grizzelle, Interim Human Resources Director Robert Sousa, Police Chief Dan Wall, Public Works Director Todd Dusenberry, Public Utilities General Manager APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Larios seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT Aisha Reyes of South Coast Air Quality Management District invited the public to trade in old gas-powered equipment for battery operated equipment at the 2025 Electric Lawn and Garden Exchange on Saturday, June 28, at Riverside City College. . . Item 2 Page 1 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 June 17, 2025 PRESENTATIONS 1. Designation of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore City Clerk Rocha presented the staff report. MOTION Council Member Rivera moved and Mayor Merlo seconded a motion to conduct City Council Reorganization and Designation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore following the Certification of the April 8, 2025, General Municipal Election (GME) Results and Filing Submission to the California Secretary of State. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. The City Council reorganized with Council Member Leticia Lopez assuming the position of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Ybarra continuing as the Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Lopez took control and officiated the meeting Mayor Lopez expressed gratitude and appreciation to Council Member Merlo for her leadership, commitment to the community, and service as Mayor. RECESS Mayor Lopez recessed the Meeting at 9:15 a.m. to allow the City Clerk to reorganize the dais. The meeting was reconvened at 9:19 a.m. with all City Council Members present. 2. Employee Service Pin Awards Interim Human Resources Director Grizzelle presented the staff report and informed the City Council that the employees receiving awards were not in attendance and would be provided with their service pins at a later date. The City Council recognized the May 2025 Employee Service Pin Award recipients: Buyer, Marisela Martinez; 25 years of service, Street Maintenance Worker, Jose L. Zermeno; 20 years of service, and Police Officer, Carlos A. Saldana, 5 years of service. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items: . . Item 2 Page 2 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 June 17, 2025 3. Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the June 3, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 4. Claims Against the City Recommendation: Receive and file the claims submitted on behalf of Bedelid Guerrero by Barbara Gossom, Agent for United Heartland aka SubroIQ, and Andrea Gomez. 5. Operating Account Warrant Register Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 152, for the period of May 4, 2025 through May 17, 2025, totaling $9,114,448.66 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,717,957.17 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $396,491.49. 6. Fire Department Activity Report Recommendation: Receive and file the April 2025 Fire Department Activity Report. 7. Police Department Activity Report Recommendation: Receive and file the April 2025 Police Department Activity Report. 8. Public Works Department Monthly Report Recommendation: Receive and file the April 2025 Building Report. 9. Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-019 approving an Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and delegating investment authority to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer. 10. Property and Casualty Insurance Placements for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute all related documents to procure the City’s annual insurance coverage for Fiscal Year 2025-26, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for a total amount not-to- exceed $5,662,462. 11. Purchase/Installation of Emergency Equipment for New Patrol Tesla Vehicle Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize issuance of a purchase order with Unplugged Performance for the purchase and installation of an emergency equipment package in a new Tesla patrol vehicle for a total amount not-to-exceed $64,926; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of ten (10%) percent or $6,492.60, for pricing fluctuations and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue a Change Order for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary. 12. Blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot Recommendation: Approve the issuance of a blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot in an amount not-to-exceed $190,000 to procure supplies for the Public Works Department and Vernon Public Utilities for operational needs and special projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. 13. Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 442 with Vernon Environmental Response Corporation, not individually but in its capacity as Trustee of the Exide Vernon Environmental Response Trust . . Item 2 Page 3 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 June 17, 2025 Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA guidelines 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and B. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Revocable Encroachment License Agreement No. 442 (Agreement) between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Environmental Response Corporation (VERC), not individually but in its capacity as Trustee of the Exide Vernon Environmental Response Trust (VERT). 14. Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical Company Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical Company, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the supply of 19% aqueous ammonia for a total amount not to exceed $179,010 for a three-year term; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of ten percent (10%) or $17,901 in the event of unforeseen expenses, including price volatility, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute amendments up to the contingency amount, if necessary. NEW BUSINESS 15. Metro Link Union Station (Link US) Project Update Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra announced a conflict of interest, stating ownership of property within 500 feet of proposed mitigation measures to the proposed project, recused from council discussion and deliberation on the item, and excused herself from the dais. Council Member Larios announced she was recusing from council discussion and deliberation on the item due to her employment with LA Metro out of an abundance of caution and excused herself from the Council Chamber until the discussion on the item concluded. LA Metro Link US Project Team provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Lopez called for questions from City Council and invited Public Comment. Danielle Valentino of LA Metro stated LA Metro staff were available to answer questions on the project. Michael Melideo of Consolidated Fabricators spoke about negative staging and environmental impacts along Santa Fe, and his opposition to the project. Peter Melideo of Consolidated Fabricators spoke about negative logistical and safety concerns, and his opposition to the project. . . Item 2 Page 4 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 June 17, 2025 Greg Gurewitz of Great American Packaging spoke about possible train derailments, negative noise, vibrations to his equipment and traffic, and his opposition to the project. Tim Tel esio of Dot-Line Transportation spoke about the negative impacts to the flow of traffic on 26th Street, eminent domain, and his opposition to the project. Marisa Olguin of Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce spoke about the need for further review on the eastside impacts, tripling amount of train trips, and her opposition to the project. Parker Renick of NAI Capital spoke about the proposed cosmetic improvements, increased congestion and movement barriers, and his opposition to the project. Brian Baily of Pabco Paper spoke about how no one from LA Metro had met with him, the negative existing and probable increase of soot build-up from trains on his property that employees must inhale, and his opposition to the project. Felipe Rodriguez of Coast Packing spoke about the negative impacts of trains blocking crossings on Soto will spill over onto other streets, and his opposition to the project. Dennis Berman of Deleni Boys, LLC and Bandwagon spoke about the negative impacts on employees traveling to and from work, impacts on truck distributors unwilling to take trips into Vernon, and his opposition to the project. City Clerk Rocha announced written correspondence had been submitted for Public Comment from Saul Ewing, representing a Vernon business owner located at 4900 S. Santa Fe Avenue, expressing their opposition to the project. Thomas Condon of Colliers spoke about negative impacts to industry, and his opposition to the project. The LA Metro Project Team addressed questions raised by the public related to train and track length, the 26th Street crossing, and clarified eminent domain did not apply to this project. In response to questions from the City Council, the LA Metro team assured business owners who provided public comment would be contacted as the environmental impact review period is ongoing. Mayor Lopez called for additional public comments or questions for Staff or LA Metro. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lopez called for a motion. . . Item 2 Page 5 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 17, 2025 MOTION Council Member Rivera moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to receive and file the Metro Link US Project Update. The question was called and the motion carried 3-0, Council Member Larios and Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra recusing. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra and Council Member Larios rejoined the meeting at the dais. ORAL REPORT 16. City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements City Administrator Saeki provided an update on immigration enforcement activity in neighboring communities, announced upcoming city events including a reminder of the Vernon Brand Celebration and power plant tour, the Vernon Reads! Giveaway Event where City Council will distribute e-readers to Vernon kids and facilitate sign-ups for subscriptions to Vernon residents, expressed thanks to Council Member Merlo for her time served as Mayor and congratulated Council Member Lopez on her appointment as Mayor. 17. Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff None. RECESS At 10:31 a.m., Mayor Lopez recessed the meeting to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION Council Member Merlo left the meeting at 10:31 a.m. 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: . . Item 2 Page 6 of 7 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 June 17, 2025 Confidential, Temporary, Unclassified, Mid- Management, Management, and Executive classifications 19. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: 1 RECONVENE At 11 :04 a.m., Mayor Lopez adjourned the Closed Session and reconvened the regular meeting with Council Members Larios and Merlo absent. Council Member Larios left the meeting at 11:03 a.m. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Moussa reported that the City Council received an update and provided direction to staff on Item 18. Due to recusals and lack of quorum, the City Council did not consider Item 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 11:0 4 a.m. _____________________________ LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ GENOVEVA ROCHA, City Clerk . . Item 2 Page 7 of 7 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk Department:City Clerk Submitted by:Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk Subject Claims Against the City Recommendation Receive and file the claim submitted by Americo Blanco. 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 Americo Blanco $500 June 9, 2025 Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments 1. Americo Blanco Claim . . Item 3 Page 1 of 1 . . Item 3 Page 1 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 2 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 3 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 4 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 5 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 6 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 7 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 8 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 9 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 10 of 11 . . Item 3 Page 11 of 11 6 3 0 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk Department:City Clerk Submitted by:Sandra Dolson, City Clerk Specialist Subject City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies Recommendation Affirm or modify appointments of representatives and/or alternates to various outside agencies. Background With the April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election and City Council reorganization on June 17, 2025, the Council has the opportunity to review appointments to outside agencies (attachment 1). Appointees serve as voting members and some positions receive a stipend. City staff is also seeking Council appointment for a voting delegate and an alternate to represent the City of Vernon at the General Assembly during the League of California Cities (CalCities) 2025 Annual Conference and Expo in October, and the 2026 Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly, which will be held in May. The following table lists the current appointments and names those who have expressed interest in continuing to serve or being appointed to a new agency: Board/Agency Current Delegate/ Alternate Expressed Interest California Contract Cities Association Larios/ Rivera Larios/ Rivera Central Basin Water Association Merlo/ Larios/ VPU Rep Merlo/ Larios/ VPU Rep City Selection Committee (Mayor)Lopez/ Entire Council N/A Entire Council County Sanitation District No. 1 (Mayor) (Alternate is typically Mayor Pro-Tem) Lopez/ Ybarra N/A Ybarra County Sanitation District No. 2 (Mayor) (Alternate is typically Mayor Pro-Tem) Lopez/ Ybarra N/A Ybarra County Sanitation District No. 23 Entire Council Entire Council Gateway Cities Council of Governments Larios/ Lopez Larios/ Lopez Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Health and Safety Code Section 2024 Ybarra (term ends 1/5/27)Ybarra Independent Cities Finance Authority Lopez/ Merlo Lopez/ Merlo. . Item 4 Page 1 of 4 6 3 0 Board/Agency Current Delegate/ Alternate Expressed Interest League of California Cities Merlo/ Lopez Merlo/ Lopez Southern California Association of Governments Rivera Rivera Southeast Community Development Corporation Ybarra Ybarra Southeast Water Coalition Ybarra/ Rivera Ybarra/ Rivera Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel (up to 3 Council Members) Lopez/ Ybarra/ Larios Lopez/ Ybarra/ Larios/ California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) meets on the 3rd Wednesday monthly. The Association develops and fosters public and private partnerships between member cities and the business community to provide mutually beneficial resources and services; and create revenue opportunities, long-term relationships, and forums to better serve the goals and priorities of the CCCA and its Associate Members. Council Member Larios is the current representative, and Council Member Rivera serves as the alternate representative. Central Basin Water Association meets quarterly upon notice. The Association is composed of water rights holders in the West Coast Basin, including municipalities and private owners. This association provides a forum for members to discuss current water rights issues and policies. Representatives receive a stipend, and an appointment requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest Form 700. Council Member Merlo is the current representative, and Council Member Larios serves as the alternate representative. The General Manager of Vernon Public Utilities (VPU), or their designee, also serves as an alternate. City Selection Committee (Mayor) meets as needed. The representative is the Mayor, and all Council Members serve as alternates. The duties of members are to appoint City representatives to such Boards, Commissions, and Agencies (i.e. LAFCO, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Committee; and to nominate for appointment Members to the California Coastal Commission). Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have a mission to protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy, and recycled materials. Vernon representatives serve in Districts No. 1, 2, and 23. Representatives receive a stipend, and an appointment to the Sanitation District requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest Form 700. •County Sanitation District No. 1 meets on the 2nd Wednesday monthly. The Mayor serves as the representative. An alternate representative may be appointed by the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra is the current alternate representative. . . Item 4 Page 2 of 4 6 3 0 •County Sanitation District No. 2 meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly. The Mayor serves as the representative. An alternate representative may be appointed by the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra is the current alternate representative. •County Sanitation District No. 23 meets on the 2nd Wednesday monthly. All Council Members serve as representatives. Gateway Cities Council of Governments meets every month on the 1st Wednesday to improve the quality of life for the residents of Southeast Los Angeles County. Targeted Initiatives include transportation planning, affordable housing, improving air quality, economic development, and other community-enhancing activities. Representatives receive a stipend, and an appointment to the Council of Governments requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest Form 700. Council Member Larios is the current representative, and Mayor Lopez serves as the alternate representative. Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday. Its mission is to reduce populations of public health vectors below nuisance levels, prevent human infection associated with mosquito-transmitted diseases, and prevent the loss of property values and commercial enterprise as the result of vector occurrence and activity. The representative receives a stipend, and an appointment to the board requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest Form 700. Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Section 2024, representatives are appointed effective the first Monday in January for two or four- year terms. The district does not recognize the appointment of alternate representatives. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra is the current representative. Independent Cities Finance Authority conducts its annual meeting on the 1st Wednesday in June and conducts special meetings as necessary. The Joint Powers Agreement created the Independent Cities Finance Authority permitting two or more public agencies to collaborate to assist public agencies in financing the acquisition, construction, installation, and/or equipping of public capital improvements and to encourage and promote other joint and cooperative endeavors among such public agencies for their mutual benefit. Representatives receive a stipend, and an appointment to the finance authority requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest Form 700. Mayor Lopez is the current representative, and Council Member Merlo is the alternate representative. The League of California Cities conducts its Annual Conference and Expo in October. Delegates and alternates represent the City of Vernon at the General Assembly. The League of California Cities assists its members by defending and expanding local control through advocacy efforts. Council Member Merlo is the current representative, and Mayor Lopez serves as the alternate representative. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) conducts its annual General Assembly meeting in April/May. SCAG is the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization, undertaking a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California presently and in the future. Council Member Rivera is the current representative. Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) is not a City appointment and is only listed to show comprehensive outside agency appointments. The mission of SCDC is to promote community health, education, and safety, provide economic development, and to improve the standard of living for residents of Southeast Los Angeles County. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra serves on the SCDC Board. . . Item 4 Page 3 of 4 6 3 0 Southeast Water Coalition (SEWC) meets on the 1st Thursday of even-numbered months. The Coalition was formed to improve and protect the quantity and quality of the regional water supply. SEWC’s mission is to prevent the contamination of the Central Groundwater Basin from migrating contaminated groundwater and to encourage good governance of water policies to ensure the availability of reliable, quality, and affordable water. The Board of Directors consists of one representative (normally a Council Member) from each member city. Representatives receive a stipend, and an appointment to the coalition requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest Form 700. Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra is the current representative, and Council Member Rivera serves as the alternate representative. Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel meets as needed. Pursuant to the Public Resources Code Section 44308, three Council Members may be appointed. The Vernon Health and Environmental Control Department serves as the Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities in the City of Vernon. The hearing panel is available to convene and provide resolutions to solid waste related issues and conflicts that may arise from within the Local Enforcement Agency’s purview. Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Ybarra, and Council Member Larios are the current representatives. The City Clerk Department will notify the outside agencies of the appointments and assist the Council with its filing obligations. Additionally, according to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulation 18702.5, FPPC Form 806 will be properly posted. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments 1. Outside Agency Appointments . . Item 4 Page 4 of 4 COUNCIL OUTSIDE AGENCY APPOINTMENTS Outside Agency Appointments Page 1 of 1 California Contract Cities Association Larios Rivera 5/21/24 5/21/24 3rd Wednesday monthly, 6 p.m. (dark Jan., July and Sept.) Location varies for each meeting. None Central Basin Water Association Merlo Larios VPU Rep 5/21/24 5/21/24 Quarterly, will provide notice of meetings Rio Hondo Event Center, 10627 Old River School Road Downey, CA 90241 Form 700 City Selection Committee (Mayor) Lopez Council 6/17/25 Meets as needed. Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 None County Sanitation District #1 (Mayor) Lopez Ybarra 6/17/25 6/17/25 2nd Wednesday monthly, 1:30 p.m. at Joint Administration Office, 1955 Workman Mill, Whittier, 90601 or Vernon City Hall $125 Form 700 County Sanitation District #2 (Mayor) Lopez Ybarra 6/17/25 6/17/25 2nd & 4th Wednesday monthly, 1:30 p.m. at Joint Administration Office, 1955 Workman Mill, Whittier, 90601 or Vernon City Hall and Paramount City Hall $175 1st meeting $125 subsequent meetings Form 700 County Sanitation District #23 Entire Council Upon Council Appointment 2nd Wednesday monthly, 1:30 p.m at Joint Administration Office, 1955 Workman Mill, Whittier, 90601 or Vernon City Hall $125 Form 700 Gateway Cities Council of Governments Larios Lopez 5/21/24 5/21/24 1st Wednesday monthly, 6:00 p.m. 16401 Paramount Blvd, Paramount 90723 $125 Form 700 Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Health and Safety Code Section 2024 Ybarra 1/6/25 to 1/5/27 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.@ headquarters 12545 Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs 90670 $100 Form 700 Independent Cities Finance Authority Lopez Merlo 5/21/24 5/21/24 Annual meeting 1st Wednesday in June, 12 p.m. and special meetings as necessary at Vernon City Hall $150 Form 700 League of California Cities Merlo Lopez 9/17/24 9/17/24 Annual Conference and Expo – General Assembly in October None Southern California Association of Governments Rivera 1/21/25 Appointment should be made prior to Annual General Assembly meeting in April or May. Form 700 Following annual conference Southeast Community Development Corporation Ybarra N/A This is not a City appointment but listed to show comprehensive outside agency appointments. None Southeast Water Coalition Ybarra Rivera 5/21/24 5/21/24 1st Thursday of even numbered months, 6:30 p.m., Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex, Sproul Room 13000 Clarkdale Avenue, Norwalk, CA 9065 $150 Form 700 Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel – Up to 3 Councilmembers Public Resources Code Section 44308 Larios Ybarra Lopez 1/21/25 5/21/24 5/21/24 Meet as needed. Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities – Hearing Panel Vernon City Hall Waste Permitting, Compliance & Mitigation Division - LEA None . . Item 4 Page 1 of 1 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Alice Hui, Director of Finance Department:Finance Submitted by:Kathryne Magana, Accountant Subject Operating Account Warrant Register Recommendation Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153, for the period of May 18, 2025, through May 31, 2025, totaling $8,248,897.44 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,013,749.09 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $235,148.35. 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 City Treasurer has prepared Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153 covering claims and demands presented during the period of May 18, 2025, through May 31, 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. 153, totals $8,248,897.44. 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. 153. Attachments 1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153 . . Item 5 Page 1 of 1 STAFF REPORT FINANCE DEPARTMENT DATE: June 17, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alice Hui, City Treasurer RE: Operating Account Warrant Register for City Council Agenda of July 1, 2025 It is recommended that the attached Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153 be approved at the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153 totals $8,248,897.44, and covers claims and demands presented for May 18, 2025, to May 31, 2025, drawn or to be drawn, from East West Bank. The following list details the components of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 153: 1. Ratification of electronic payments totaling $8,013,749.09 2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $235,148.35 . . Item 5 Page 1 of 44 OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER City of Vernon No.153 I hereby Certify: that claims or demands covered by the This is to certify that the claims or demands above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy covered by the above listed warrants have been and availability of funds for payments thereof; and that audited by the City Council of the City of Vernon said claims or demands are accurate and that funds are and that all of said warrants are approved for pay- available for payments thereof.ments except Warrant Numbers: Alice Hui DATE City Treasurer DATE Date: Page 1 of 1 Operating Account Warrant Register Cover - 153 : Warrant 6/17/25 . . Item 5 Page 2 of 44 235,148.35 5/22/2025 31.75 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 23434448 ACCT 9391054023 PERIOD 4/6/25-5/5/25 011-010-110-526010 20230186 31.75 Invoice Total: 31.75 5/22/2025 2,123.90 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 8600570019 ACCT 831-000-0922 427 PERIOD 3/19-4/18/25 011-010-110-526010 20230186 152.00 Invoice Total: 152.00 8944561013 ACCT 831-000-9006 723 PERIOD 3/19-4/18/25 011-010-110-526010 20230186 1,971.90 Invoice Total: 1,971.90 5/22/2025 43,973.78 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 040825 SUBSCRIPTION- 911 CPE TURNKEY STAND- ALONE SYSTEM 011-010-110-529110 250440 23,291.98 040825 SUBSCRIPTION- 911 CPE TURNKEY STAND- ALONE SYSTEM 011-010-110-529110 250440 15,737.09 040825 SUBSCRIPTION- 911 CPE TURNKEY STAND- ALONE SYSTEM 011-010-110-529110 250440 4,944.71 Invoice Total: 43,973.78 5/22/2025 38,325.58 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 339415 LEGAL SERVICES 011-010-115-529200 LD-0044-1 13,806.12 Invoice Total: 13,806.12 341102 LEGAL SERVICES 011-010-115-529200 LD-0044-1 7,188.50 VENDOR - 1948 - AT&T PAYMENT # 614668 VENDOR - 5078 - BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP PAYMENT # 614669 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 EARLY CHECKS TOTAL: VENDOR - 1948 - AT&T PAYMENT # 614666 VENDOR - 1948 - AT&T PAYMENT # 614667 Page 1 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 3 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Total: 7,188.50 341104 LEGAL SERVICES 011-010-115-529200 LD-0044-1 11,220.00 Invoice Total: 11,220.00 341105 LEGAL SERVICES 011-010-115-529200 LD-0044-1 323.00 Invoice Total: 323.00 341106 LEGAL SERVICES 011-010-115-529200 LD-0044-1 4,798.46 Invoice Total: 4,798.46 341107 LEGAL SERVICES 011-010-115-529200 LD-0044-1 227.50 Invoice Total: 227.50 341108 LEGAL SERVICES 011-010-115-529200 LD-0044-1 762.00 Invoice Total: 762.00 5/22/2025 1,541.93 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 5512 RENEW MEMBERSHIP FEE 011-020-200-529550 1,541.93 Invoice Total: 1,541.93 5/22/2025 3,762.34 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 59330 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250041 199.35 Invoice Total: 199.35 59474 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250041 2,718.83 Invoice Total: 2,718.83 59502 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250041 677.19 Invoice Total: 677.19 59531 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250041 166.97 Invoice Total: 166.97 5/22/2025 2,150.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 8098 - CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE OF DIRECTORS OF ENVIRONMENTA PAYMENT # 614670 VENDOR - 4163 - CENTRAL FORD AUTOMOTIVE, INC. PAYMENT # 614671 VENDOR - 7928 - COSTAR REALTY INFORMATIONC, INC. PAYMENT # 614672 Page 2 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 4 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 122123096 REAL ESTATE RESEARCH SERVICES PERIOD MAY 2025 011-010-150-525000 20250161 2,150.00 Invoice Total: 2,150.00 5/22/2025 435.08 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 658288 WELDING SUPPLIES 056-060-600-529000 250006 435.08 Invoice Total: 435.08 5/22/2025 561.99 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 288311 PARTS & SUPPLIES 058-070-700-529000 250034 561.99 Invoice Total: 561.99 5/22/2025 8,829.25 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 24SM5642 FORMER THERMADOR INDUSTRIAL SITE 011-020-200-529225 HD-0035 8,829.25 Invoice Total: 8,829.25 5/22/2025 2,334.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VPD25005 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICE 011-030-300-529215 20240126 2,334.00 Invoice Total: 2,334.00 5/22/2025 1,320.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 321042R 3-HOUR ONSITE CPR/AED TRAINING 011-040-415-529670 20250336 1,100.00 321042R 3-HOUR ONSITE CPR/AED TRAINING 011-040-420-529670 20250336 220.00 Invoice Total: 1,320.00 VENDOR - 1336 - CURRENT WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUPPLY PAYMENT # 614674 VENDOR - 620 - DEPT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CTRL PAYMENT # 614675 VENDOR - 6567 - DONALD C. LACHER PAYMENT # 614676 VENDOR - 310 - CRAIG WELDING SUPPLY, CO PAYMENT # 614673 VENDOR - 5229 - EHS INTERNATIONAL, INC PAYMENT # 614677 Page 3 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 5 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/22/2025 1,426.99 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 126580825 GARAGE SUPPLIES 011-040-420-522000 250043 1,426.99 Invoice Total: 1,426.99 5/22/2025 86.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 051425 LIVESCAN REIMBURSEMENT 011-010-120-529215 86.00 Invoice Total: 86.00 5/22/2025 667.20 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount C1AMXS PARTS & SUPPLIES 011-040-420-522000 250508 494.32 C1AMXS PARTS & SUPPLIES 011-040-420-529000 250508 34.60 Invoice Total: 528.92 C1ANNS PARTS & SUPPLIES 011-040-420-522000 250509 122.28 C1ANNS PARTS & SUPPLIES 011-040-420-529000 250509 16.00 Invoice Total: 138.28 5/22/2025 18,825.03 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 49816 HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE/REPAIR 011-040-415-529000 20250150 4,684.79 Invoice Total: 4,684.79 49817 HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE/REPAIR 011-040-415-529000 20250150 7,319.89 Invoice Total: 7,319.89 49818 HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE/REPAIR 011-040-415-529000 20250150 6,820.35 Invoice Total: 6,820.35 5/22/2025 200.00 VENDOR - 1346 - HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY PAYMENT # 614680 VENDOR - 7871 - HARBOR POINTE AIR CONDITIONING & CONTROL SYSTEMS PAYMENT # 614681 VENDOR - 686 - IGOE & COMPANY INCORPORATED PAYMENT # 614682 VENDOR - 6696 - ELLIOTT AUTO SUPPLY CO, INC PAYMENT # 614678 VENDOR - 8095 - ERICK JIMENEZ PAYMENT # 614679 Page 4 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 6 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 352817 FSA ADMINISTRATION 011-010-120-529220 100.00 Invoice Total: 100.00 358198 FSA ADMINISTRATION 011-010-120-529220 100.00 Invoice Total: 100.00 5/22/2025 6,758.94 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 2888 COLLISION REPAIR P43 011-040-420-522000 250507 3,616.28 2888 COLLISION REPAIR P43 011-040-420-529000 250507 3,142.66 Invoice Total: 6,758.94 5/22/2025 52.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 050525 LIVESCAN REIMBURSEMENT 011-010-120-529215 52.00 Invoice Total: 52.00 5/22/2025 300.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052125 STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP 011-030-300-529670 300.00 Invoice Total: 300.00 5/22/2025 2,024.96 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount IN4777998 MANAGED PRINT SERVICES PERIOD 3/30- 4/29/25 011-010-110-529110 2,024.96 Invoice Total: 2,024.96 5/22/2025 5,970.66 VENDOR - 6203 - MRC SMART TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PAYMENT # 614686 VENDOR - 6722 - MUNISERVICES, LLC PAYMENT # 614687 VENDOR - 7488 - LA AUTO BODY PAYMENT # 614683 VENDOR - 8100 - LESLIE VEGA PAYMENT # 614684 VENDOR - 138 - LOS ANGELES COUNTY POLICE CHIEFS' PAYMENT # 614685 Page 5 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 7 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount INV06020686 UUT AUDITING SERVICES 011-010-130-529225 FI-0043 3,979.53 Invoice Total: 3,979.53 INV06020878 CLEARVIEW/STAR Q4 24 011-010-130-529215 FI-0042 1,991.13 Invoice Total: 1,991.13 5/22/2025 262.10 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 272955 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250045 35.01 Invoice Total: 35.01 273366 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250045 20.27 Invoice Total: 20.27 273603 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250045 206.82 Invoice Total: 206.82 5/22/2025 174.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 86732246 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL 011-010-120-529700 20250151 174.00 Invoice Total: 174.00 5/22/2025 2,791.16 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount B25B268 LAB SERVICE 055-050-586-520232- 20250142 2,118.20 Invoice Total: 2,118.20 B25D183 LAB SERVICE 055-050-586-520232- 20250142 672.96 Invoice Total: 672.96 5/22/2025 5,000.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 309 - NAPA AUTO PARTS PAYMENT # 614688 VENDOR - 6586 - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF CA PAYMENT # 614689 VENDOR - 470 - POSITIVE LAB SERVICE PAYMENT # 614690 VENDOR - 7424 - PRO-WEST & ASSOCIATES, INC PAYMENT # 614691 Page 6 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 8 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 INV0000001827 GIS TECHNICAL SUPPORT PERIOD 4/30/25- 4/30/26 011-010-110-529210 20250352 5,000.00 Invoice Total: 5,000.00 5/22/2025 211.25 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 253064 CANDIDATE STATEMENT PRINTING COST 011-010-125-529300 211.25 Invoice Total: 211.25 5/22/2025 7,227.44 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount R733478US MOTOR VALVE 055-050-560-529000 250451 7,177.44 Invoice Total: 7,177.44 R733480US FREIGHT CHARGE 055-050-560-529000 250451 50.00 Invoice Total: 50.00 5/22/2025 1,952.70 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1074256524 PRE-BOOKING PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS 011-030-300-529215 20230054 1,952.70 Invoice Total: 1,952.70 5/22/2025 450.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 050125 HYDRANT ACCT 350.09 011-030-305-526000 225.00 Invoice Total: 225.00 110124 HYDRANT ACCT 350.09 011-030-305-526000 225.00 Invoice Total: 225.00 5/22/2025 2,000.00 VENDOR - 1931 - REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLK PAYMENT # 614692 VENDOR - 8069 - SCHUBERT & SALZER INC PAYMENT # 614693 VENDOR - 380 - STACY MEDICAL CENTER PAYMENT # 614694 VENDOR - 282 - TRI-CITY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY PAYMENT # 614695 VENDOR - 7626 - TRIDEN GROUP CORPORATION PAYMENT # 614696 Page 7 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 9 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 28330R TGvCISO 2 YEAR AGREEMENT 011-010-110-529210 20240203 2,000.00 Invoice Total: 2,000.00 5/22/2025 956.88 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 49697 BALLISTIC VEST 011-030-300-524000 250462 956.88 Invoice Total: 956.88 5/22/2025 1,459.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 851881988 CLEAR PROFLEX SOFTWARE 011-010-110-529110 20250024 1,459.00 Invoice Total: 1,459.00 5/22/2025 2,696.39 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount I50001203407 BASIN RINSE WATER RECOVERY 055-050-586-520232- 20250307 2,696.39 Invoice Total: 2,696.39 5/22/2025 12,000.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1226 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADV PERIOD APR 2025 055-050-580-529215 20240425 12,000.00 Invoice Total: 12,000.00 5/30/2025 4,972.50 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 19783510 PANORAMIC DOME IP CAMERAS 011-010-110-522010 250495 4,972.50 Invoice Total: 4,972.50 VENDOR - 141 - WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION PAYMENT # 614698 VENDOR - 2308 - WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PAYMENT # 614699 VENDOR - 7950 - CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, INC. PAYMENT # 614700 VENDOR - 7311 - U.S. ARMOR CORPORATION PAYMENT # 614697 VENDOR - 5460 - 247CCTV, INC PAYMENT # 614701 Page 8 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 10 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/30/2025 750.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25138IN ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES- APR. 2025 011-040-430-529215 20240158 750.00 Invoice Total: 750.00 5/30/2025 1,182.38 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#0948 058-000-000-110010 1,182.38 Invoice Total: 1,182.38 5/30/2025 455.13 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7181 058-000-000-110010 455.13 Invoice Total: 455.13 5/30/2025 174.16 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7155 058-000-000-110010 174.16 Invoice Total: 174.16 5/30/2025 900.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 4451 SUBSCRIPTION- SCHEDULING SERVICES FOR CITY CLERK 011-010-110-529110 250512 900.00 Invoice Total: 900.00 5/30/2025 6,462.21 VENDOR - 8107 - AJ KIRKWOOD & ASSOCIATES INC PAYMENT # 614704 VENDOR - 8108 - AMERICAN WRECKING INC PAYMENT # 614705 VENDOR - 7371 - AMOBIUS GROUP, INC PAYMENT # 614706 VENDOR - 7699 - AGA ENGINEERS, INC PAYMENT # 614702 VENDOR - 8106 - AIREF 49TH STREET IC LLC PAYMENT # 614703 VENDOR - 1948 - AT&T PAYMENT # 614707 Page 9 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 11 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 23448274 ACCT 9391053028 PERIOD 4/10-5/9/25 011-010-110-526010 20230186 3,730.04 Invoice Total: 3,730.04 23448275 ACCT 9391053029 PERIOD 4/10-5/9/25 011-010-110-526010 20230186 1,533.44 Invoice Total: 1,533.44 23448276 ACCT 9391053030 PERIOD 4/10-5/9/25 056-060-600-526010 20230186 916.68 Invoice Total: 916.68 23448706 ACCT 9391060354 PERIOD 4/10-5/9/25 011-010-110-526010 20230186 282.05 Invoice Total: 282.05 5/30/2025 3,040.14 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 04202025 ACCT 323 277-8949 504 0 PERIOD 3/20- 4/19/25 056-060-600-526010 20230186 3,040.14 Invoice Total: 3,040.14 5/30/2025 46.23 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 832176480X051 62025 ACCT 832176480 PERIOD 4/9-5/8/25 011-010-110-526010 46.23 Invoice Total: 46.23 5/30/2025 348.21 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7190 058-000-000-110010 348.21 Invoice Total: 348.21 5/30/2025 494.68 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7142 058-000-000-110010 494.68 VENDOR - 8109 - BALI CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT # 614710 VENDOR - 7904 - BHL INDUSTRIES PAYMENT # 614711 VENDOR - 1948 - AT&T PAYMENT # 614708 VENDOR - 2889 - AT&T MOBILITY PAYMENT # 614709 Page 10 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 12 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Total: 494.68 5/30/2025 4,368.55 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 24082 INMATE HOUSING SERVICES 011-030-300-529220 20250124 4,368.55 Invoice Total: 4,368.55 5/30/2025 697.52 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7110 058-000-000-110010 697.52 Invoice Total: 697.52 5/30/2025 319.20 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 658155 CYLINDER RENTAL 055-050-586-529003- 250065 319.20 Invoice Total: 319.20 5/30/2025 2,563.90 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 10810332505 DELL HARDWARE WARRANTY FOR 2 SERVERS 011-010-110-529110 250459 2,563.90 Invoice Total: 2,563.90 5/30/2025 1,150.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VPD25006 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION 011-030-300-529215 20240126 1,150.00 Invoice Total: 1,150.00 5/30/2025 1,958.28 VENDOR - 3846 - CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK PAYMENT # 614712 VENDOR - 6567 - DONALD C. LACHER PAYMENT # 614716 VENDOR - 997 - FORD OF MONTEBELLO, INC PAYMENT # 614717 VENDOR - 5567 - CLW FOODS, LLC PAYMENT # 614713 VENDOR - 310 - CRAIG WELDING SUPPLY, CO PAYMENT # 614714 VENDOR - 1206 - DELL MARKETING LP PAYMENT # 614715 Page 11 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 13 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 565391 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250053 2,787.03 Invoice Total: 2,787.03 CM565391 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250053 (828.75) Invoice Total: (828.75) 5/30/2025 4,800.21 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 383206 MODEMS FOR PD VEHICLES 011-010-110-529110 250489 4,800.21 Invoice Total: 4,800.21 5/30/2025 228.19 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#6092 056-000-000-110010 228.19 Invoice Total: 228.19 5/30/2025 2,663.08 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 11122 EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES - HR DIRECTOR 011-010-120-529215 20250123 2,663.08 Invoice Total: 2,663.08 5/30/2025 651.92 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7187 058-000-000-110010 651.92 Invoice Total: 651.92 5/30/2025 130.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 7983 - FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES VENTURE LLC PAYMENT # 614718 VENDOR - 7956 - IVAN SANCHEZ PAYMENT # 614722 VENDOR - 7190 - G & M HOLDINGS PAYMENT # 614719 VENDOR - 7910 - GVP VENTURES, INC PAYMENT # 614720 VENDOR - 8112 - INTEGRATED DEMOLITION & REMEDIATION INC PAYMENT # 614721 Page 12 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 14 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 24521 WINDOW TINT 011-040-420-529000 250523 130.00 Invoice Total: 130.00 5/30/2025 203.55 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 52125 SCAG CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT 011-010-100-529500 203.55 Invoice Total: 203.55 5/30/2025 250.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25006VPD POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION 011-030-300-529215 20230053 250.00 Invoice Total: 250.00 5/30/2025 50.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25ASRE194 PARCEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM- APR 2025 011-010-110-529110 20250097 50.00 Invoice Total: 50.00 5/30/2025 700.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1802 DJ SERVICE FOR SUMMER POWER PL 011-010-150-525000 20250401 700.00 Invoice Total: 700.00 5/30/2025 62.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 051625 LIVESCAN REIMBURSEMENT 011-010-120-529215 62.00 Invoice Total: 62.00 VENDOR - 7737 - JESUS RIVERA PAYMENT # 614723 VENDOR - 7836 - JOE MAR POLYGRAPH PAYMENT # 614724 VENDOR - 1792 - LA COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE PAYMENT # 614725 VENDOR - 8094 - LUKE J SENSEBE PAYMENT # 614726 VENDOR - 8118 - MARIE MOORE PAYMENT # 614727 Page 13 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 15 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/30/2025 40.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount M19378 FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE 011-040-415-529000 20250063 40.00 Invoice Total: 40.00 5/30/2025 768.90 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7176 058-000-000-110010 768.90 Invoice Total: 768.90 5/30/2025 85.22 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 274397 AUTO PARTS 011-040-420-522000 250045 85.22 Invoice Total: 85.22 5/30/2025 729.83 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7194 058-000-000-110010 729.83 Invoice Total: 729.83 5/30/2025 532.95 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7198 058-000-000-110010 532.95 Invoice Total: 532.95 5/30/2025 720.69 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7119 058-000-000-110010 720.69 VENDOR - 3231 - MARX BROS FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO INC PAYMENT # 614728 VENDOR - 8113 - MILLIE & SEVERSON INC PAYMENT # 614729 VENDOR - 309 - NAPA AUTO PARTS PAYMENT # 614730 VENDOR - 3106 - OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC PAYMENT # 614731 VENDOR - 7944 - OPPENHEIMER NATIONAL PAYMENT # 614732 VENDOR - 8114 - PETERSON GRADING AND PAVING PAYMENT # 614733 Page 14 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 16 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Total: 720.69 5/30/2025 667.21 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7112 058-000-000-110010 667.21 Invoice Total: 667.21 5/30/2025 4,809.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 327279 PRYOR Q2 2025 RENEWALS 055-050-586-529670- 250516 3,206.00 327279 PRYOR Q2 2025 RENEWALS 055-050-550-529670 250516 1,603.00 Invoice Total: 4,809.00 5/30/2025 1,134.06 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 94540 MONITOR ARMS FOR PD DISPATCH 011-010-110-529110 250481 60.00 94540 MONITOR ARMS FOR PD DISPATCH 011-010-110-529110 250481 1,074.06 Invoice Total: 1,134.06 5/30/2025 460.31 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7188 058-000-000-110010 460.31 Invoice Total: 460.31 5/30/2025 878.82 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 73346281 ACCT SV646197 PERIOD APR 2025 011-010-110-526010 20250239 878.82 Invoice Total: 878.82 VENDOR - 8115 - PROPORTION FOODS LLC PAYMENT # 614734 VENDOR - 159 - PRYOR LEARNING SOLUTIONS, INC PAYMENT # 614735 VENDOR - 6153 - RUSS BASSETT CORP PAYMENT # 614736 VENDOR - 8116 - SIGNAL HILL CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT # 614737 VENDOR - 1481 - VERIZON WIRELESS PAYMENT # 614738 Page 15 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 17 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/30/2025 383.99 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052025 REFUND ON CLOSED ACCT#7170 058-000-000-110010 383.99 Invoice Total: 383.99 5/30/2025 2,338.53 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 40507204 MANAGED PRINT SERVICES PERIOD MAY 2025 011-010-110-529110 2,338.53 Invoice Total: 2,338.53 5/29/2025 3,094.50 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052925 PAYROLL CHECKS 011-000-000-210110 3,094.50 Invoice Total: 3,094.50 VENDOR - 743 - XEROX CORPORATION PAYMENT # 614740 PAYROLL CHECKS VENDOR - 8117 - WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING PAYMENT # 614739 Page 16 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 18 of 44 8,013,749.09 5/29/2025 4,750.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 050625 MAY OFF CYCLE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 011-010-130-513030 1,000.00 050625 MAY OFF CYCLE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 011-030-300-513030 1,250.00 050625 MAY OFF CYCLE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 011-040-430-513030 1,250.00 050625 MAY OFF CYCLE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 058-070-700-513030 1,250.00 Invoice Total: 4,750.00 5/19/2025 260.80 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 422075238001 SUPPLIES 011-010-130-522000 260.80 Invoice Total: 260.80 5/19/2025 299,942.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount PV0525 MAY 2025 CAPACITY 055-050-590-520180 253,092.00 PV0525 APRIL 2025 ENERGY 055-050-590-520150 36,850.00 PV0525 PSF 055-000-000-122100 10,000.00 Invoice Total: 299,942.00 5/19/2025 4,035.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 494057 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 4,035.00 Invoice Total: 4,035.00 VENDOR - 2517 - SCPPA PAYMENT # 19849 VENDOR - 7225 - TWIN EAGLE HOLDINGS N.A., LLC PAYMENT # 19850 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 ELECTRONIC TOTAL: VENDOR - 4239 - HSA BANK PAYMENT # 19812 VENDOR - 2190 - OFFICE DEPOT PAYMENT # 19848 Page 17 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 19 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/20/2025 537.67 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 050125 ACCT 700388948624 SERVICE 04/01/25- 4/30/25 011-040-430-526000 537.67 Invoice Total: 537.67 5/20/2025 556.68 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 050125(2) ACCT 700356726234 SERVICE 04/01/25- 04/3025 055-050-590-526010 556.68 Invoice Total: 556.68 5/19/2025 1,086,196.73 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 2025051331- 69238177 REVISED CHARGES 04/23 055-050-590-520190 (1,645.45) 2025051331- 69238177 REVISED CHARGES 04/23 055-050-590-520150 (858.15) 2025051331- 69238177 REVISED CHARGES 01/25 055-050-590-520150 (401.96) 2025051331- 69238177 REVISED CHARGES 01/25 055-050-590-520170 (24.70) 2025051331- 69238177 REVISED CHARGES 01/25 055-050-590-520190 (8.78) 2025051331- 69238177 REVISED CHARGES 08/17 055-050-590-520170 (54,557.39) 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 04/25 055-050-590-520240 9,918.34 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 04/25 055-050-590-520210 11,892.28 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 04/25 055-050-590-520190 7,240.51 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 04/25 055-050-590-520180 (3,666.33) VENDOR - 59 - SO CAL EDISON PAYMENT # 19851 VENDOR - 59 - SO CAL EDISON PAYMENT # 19852 VENDOR - 2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO PAYMENT # 19853 Page 18 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 20 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 04/25 055-050-590-520170 893,107.21 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 04/25 055-050-590-520150 182,365.32 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 05/25 055-050-590-520150 39,315.89 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 05/25 055-050-590-520170 293.10 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 05/25 055-050-590-520190 1,206.03 2025051331- 69238177 INITIAL CHARGES 05/25 055-050-590-520210 2,020.81 Invoice Total: 1,086,196.73 5/19/2025 1,331.45 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 2025051331- 69238017 REVISED CHARGES 08/17 055-450-590-450340 1,331.45 Invoice Total: 1,331.45 5/19/2025 255,978.13 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25862 CALPERS PAYROLL WARRANT 250515 011-000-000-210240 172,968.99 25862 CALPERS PAYROLL WARRANT 250515 055-000-000-210240 68,205.68 25862 CALPERS PAYROLL WARRANT 250515 056-000-000-210240 4,107.37 25862 CALPERS PAYROLL WARRANT 250515 058-000-000-210240 10,602.81 25862 CALPERS PAYROLL WARRANT 250515 059-000-000-210240 94.35 25862 CALPERS PAYROLL WARRANT 250515 011-010-130-523034 (1.07) Invoice Total: 255,978.13 5/19/2025 1,374.81 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 714 - CALPERS PAYMENT # 19896 VENDOR - 3146 - CITY OF VERNON, FSA ACCOUNT PAYMENT # 19898 VENDOR - 2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO PAYMENT # 19854 Page 19 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 21 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 25867 WARRANT 250515 011-000-000-100013 1,374.81 Invoice Total: 1,374.81 5/20/2025 982.08 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25888 CALPERS PAYROLL WARRANT 2505S2 055-000-000-210240 982.08 Invoice Total: 982.08 5/20/2025 230.85 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25889 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYROLL WARRANT 2505S2 055-000-000-210210 230.85 Invoice Total: 230.85 5/20/2025 852.15 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25891 FWH, SSW, AND MEDICARE PAYROLL WARRANT 2505S2 055-000-000-210210 852.15 Invoice Total: 852.15 5/21/2025 279.44 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25965 FWH, SSW, AND MEDICARE PAYROLL WARRANT 2505S3 011-000-000-210210 279.44 Invoice Total: 279.44 5/23/2025 1,273.10 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 19783487 CAMERA PROJECT 011-010-110-522010 250465 1,273.10 Invoice Total: 1,273.10 VENDOR - 714 - CALPERS PAYMENT # 19901 VENDOR - 5460 - 247CCTV, INC PAYMENT # 19907 VENDOR - 1635 - EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT PAYMENT # 19902 VENDOR - 4075 - THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PAYMENT # 19903 VENDOR - 4075 - THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PAYMENT # 19906 Page 20 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 22 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/23/2025 6,940.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 17925 WORKERS COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATOR 011-010-120-529220 20250223 6,940.00 Invoice Total: 6,940.00 5/23/2025 3,055.50 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 101175 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES 011-010-160-529215 20240119 3,055.50 Invoice Total: 3,055.50 5/23/2025 3,298.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1028544 LEGAL SERVICES 011-010-115-529200 20250356 3,298.00 Invoice Total: 3,298.00 5/23/2025 2,899.55 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 5747 SUPPLIES ULTRA COOLANT 055-050-586-529000- 250449 2,899.55 Invoice Total: 2,899.55 5/23/2025 14,485.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 135808 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 14,485.00 Invoice Total: 14,485.00 5/23/2025 21,227.55 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 7976 - ADMINSURE INC PAYMENT # 19908 VENDOR - 1490 - ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. PAYMENT # 19909 VENDOR - 1401 - CENTRAL BASIN MWD PAYMENT # 19913 VENDOR - 5506 - BEST BEST & KRIEGER, LLP PAYMENT # 19910 VENDOR - 7519 - BURCKHARDT COMPRESSION (US) INC PAYMENT # 19911 VENDOR - 2060 - CALPINE CORPORATION PAYMENT # 19912 Page 21 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 23 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 VERAPR25 PURCHASED WATER - APRIL 2025 058-070-700-520130 4,651.71 VERAPR25 PURCHASED WATER - APRIL 2025 055-050-586-520135- 16,575.84 Invoice Total: 21,227.55 5/23/2025 8,775.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 04253661581 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 8,775.00 Invoice Total: 8,775.00 5/23/2025 19,298.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 819047 SUBSCRIPTION- CYBERNETICS SAN RENEWAL 011-010-110-529110 250492 19,298.00 Invoice Total: 19,298.00 5/23/2025 2,518.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1000705436 SERVICE CALL 055-050-586-529000- 20250138 1,524.00 Invoice Total: 1,524.00 1000705506 SERVICE CALL 055-050-586-529000- 20250138 994.00 Invoice Total: 994.00 5/23/2025 35,628.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 48999 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 3/31/25 055-050-580-529200 20250109 14,018.00 Invoice Total: 14,018.00 49596 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 4/30/25 055-050-580-529200 20250109 21,610.00 Invoice Total: 21,610.00 VENDOR - 6298 - CIMA ENERGY, LP PAYMENT # 19914 VENDOR - 3705 - CONTEMPORARY CYBERNETICS GROUP, INC. PAYMENT # 19915 VENDOR - 7326 - COSCO FIRE PROTECTION, INC PAYMENT # 19916 VENDOR - 7145 - DUNCAN WEINBERG GENZER & PEMBROKE, P.C. PAYMENT # 19917 Page 22 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 24 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/23/2025 18,840.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 4452871 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 18,840.00 Invoice Total: 18,840.00 5/23/2025 15,500.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 900005765 ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT YR3 4/21/25- 4/20/26 011-010-110-529110 20230248 15,500.00 Invoice Total: 15,500.00 5/23/2025 456.75 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 23401 ADDITIONAL PRI LINE AGREEMENT 011-010-110-529110 20250308 456.75 Invoice Total: 456.75 5/23/2025 1,250.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 0425001688006 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-529215 107.50 Invoice Total: 107.50 0425001688088 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-529215 1,142.50 Invoice Total: 1,142.50 5/23/2025 30,902.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount D3775700022 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 4/25/2025 055-050-580-529225 20240020 1,934.75 VENDOR - 3982 - ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE PAYMENT # 19919 VENDOR - 7353 - EXTENDED OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC PAYMENT # 19920 VENDOR - 4500 - ICE US OTC COMMODITY MARKETS, LLC PAYMENT # 19921 VENDOR - 4116 - EDF, INC. PAYMENT # 19918 VENDOR - 6886 - JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC PAYMENT # 19922 Page 23 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 25 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 D3775700022 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 4/25/2025 056-060-600-529225 20240020 223.00 D3775700022 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 4/25/2025 055-050-586-529235- 20240020 25,027.50 D3775700022 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 4/25/2025 055-050-560-529215 20240020 3,716.75 Invoice Total: 30,902.00 5/23/2025 27,275.84 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount PSI00730004 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES 058-070-700-660000 250255 27,275.84 Invoice Total: 27,275.84 5/23/2025 811.29 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 137369 MISC PARTS 058-070-700-529000 250012 347.57 Invoice Total: 347.57 137381 MISC PARTS 058-070-700-529000 250012 132.72 Invoice Total: 132.72 137390 MISC PARTS 058-070-700-529000 250012 185.12 Invoice Total: 185.12 137631 MISC SUPPLIES 058-070-700-522000 250012 145.88 Invoice Total: 145.88 5/23/2025 323,760.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount GASI00204058 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 323,760.00 Invoice Total: 323,760.00 5/23/2025 2,111.96 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 6086 - MACQUARIE ENERGY NORTH AMERICA TRADING PAYMENT # 19925 VENDOR - 1150 - MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY PAYMENT # 19926 VENDOR - 7079 - JO-KELL, INC PAYMENT # 19923 VENDOR - 804 - LB JOHNSON INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE PAYMENT # 19924 Page 24 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 26 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 43730749 PARTS & SUPPLIES 055-050-586-529000- 250058 285.01 Invoice Total: 285.01 44109876 SUPPLIES - BATTERY & CHARGER 055-050-570-529000 250037 707.13 Invoice Total: 707.13 44394082 SUPPLIES 055-050-586-522000- 250058 616.04 Invoice Total: 616.04 44568401 PARTS & SUPPLIES 058-070-700-529000 250107 154.58 Invoice Total: 154.58 44870142 PARTS & SUPPLIES 058-070-700-529000 250107 349.20 Invoice Total: 349.20 5/23/2025 1,000.21 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 210582IN TAGGING SERVICES- MAY 2025 055-050-590-529215 250146 1,000.21 Invoice Total: 1,000.21 5/23/2025 10,500.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 247315 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 10,500.00 Invoice Total: 10,500.00 5/23/2025 192.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1383 CAR WASHES 011-030-300-527000 250014 72.00 Invoice Total: 72.00 1384 CAR WASHES 011-030-300-527000 250014 120.00 Invoice Total: 120.00 5/23/2025 1,026.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 629 - OPEN ACCESS TECHNOLOGY INTL PAYMENT # 19927 VENDOR - 5908 - PACIFIC SUMMIT ENERGY, LLC PAYMENT # 19928 VENDOR - 870 - PARNASA TOV INC PAYMENT # 19929 VENDOR - 3701 - RAFAEL LANDA PAYMENT # 19930 Page 25 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 27 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 051925 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 011-010-120-529680 1,026.00 Invoice Total: 1,026.00 5/23/2025 17,456.26 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 525 RESOLUTION BILLING - MAY 2025 055-050-580-529215 10,450.00 525 RESOLUTION BILLING - MAY 2025 055-050-590-529200 7,006.26 Invoice Total: 17,456.26 5/23/2025 35,240.18 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount DH0525 MAY 2025 055-050-590-520154 35,240.18 Invoice Total: 35,240.18 5/23/2025 257.79 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount S4233377001 PARTS & SUPPLIES 056-060-600-529000 250016 257.79 Invoice Total: 257.79 5/23/2025 24,669.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 7501824925 MAY 2025 055-050-590-520170 24,669.00 Invoice Total: 24,669.00 5/23/2025 4,696.11 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount INV00839527 DELL MONITOR FOR PD DISPATCH 011-010-110-529110 250488 40.00 INV00839527 DELL MONITOR FOR PD DISPATCH 011-010-110-529110 250488 4,656.11 Invoice Total: 4,696.11 VENDOR - 2517 - SCPPA PAYMENT # 19931 VENDOR - 2517 - SCPPA PAYMENT # 19932 VENDOR - 4229 - SMARDAN SUPPLY CO PAYMENT # 19933 VENDOR - 59 - SO CAL EDISON PAYMENT # 19934 VENDOR - 6711 - SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE, INC PAYMENT # 19935 Page 26 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 28 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/23/2025 3,129.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25871 MAY 2025 TEAMSTERS ASSOCIATION DUES 011-000-000-210250 2,360.40 25871 MAY 2025 TEAMSTERS ASSOCIATION DUES 055-000-000-210250 327.60 25871 MAY 2025 TEAMSTERS ASSOCIATION DUES 058-000-000-210250 441.00 Invoice Total: 3,129.00 5/23/2025 302,016.21 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 0425 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-525022 302,016.21 Invoice Total: 302,016.21 5/23/2025 4,416.25 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 28593 SERVICES - BOOSTER PLANT #2 058-070-700-529000 20250232 2,176.00 Invoice Total: 2,176.00 28594 SERVICES - BOOSTER PLANT #3 058-070-700-529000 20250232 2,240.25 Invoice Total: 2,240.25 5/23/2025 4,000.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25508655 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES ERP SYSTEM 011-010-110-660005 IT-0152 3,200.00 Invoice Total: 3,200.00 25509213 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES ERP SYSTEM 011-010-110-660005 IT-0152 800.00 Invoice Total: 800.00 5/23/2025 1,951.69 VENDOR - 1581 - THE GAS COMPANY PAYMENT # 19937 VENDOR - 5556 - TOTAL POWER SOLUTIONS LLC PAYMENT # 19938 VENDOR - 1447 - TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC PAYMENT # 19939 VENDOR - 5392 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 PAYMENT # 19936 VENDOR - 3407 - VERNON POLICE OFFICERS BENEFIT PAYMENT # 19940 Page 27 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 29 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 25868 VERNON POLICE DUES WARRANT 011-000-000-210250 1,951.69 Invoice Total: 1,951.69 5/23/2025 193,864.32 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 033125 GROUNDWATER PROD & ASSESSMENT MONTH ENDING 3/31/25 058-070-700-520110 158,980.60 Invoice Total: 158,980.60 202420 QUARTERLY PAYMENT - NO. 20 058-000-000-272010 34,883.72 Invoice Total: 34,883.72 5/23/2025 8,625.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 17022691 SYNCTA SOFTWARE 011-020-200-529225 8,625.00 Invoice Total: 8,625.00 5/23/2025 90.32 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 886411481 SUPPLIES 055-050-586-529000- 90.32 Invoice Total: 90.32 5/27/2025 329,877.58 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 2025052031- 69384816 INITIAL CHARGES 05/25 055-050-590-520150 297,348.33 2025052031- 69384816 INITIAL CHARGES 05/25 055-050-590-520190 14,909.16 2025052031- 69384816 INITIAL CHARGES 05/25 055-050-590-520210 12,483.59 VENDOR - 249 - FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION PAYMENT # 19943 VENDOR - 2412 - CALIFORNIA ISO PAYMENT # 19944 VENDOR - 1658 - WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT PAYMENT # 19941 VENDOR - 6666 - WATTS REGULATOR COMPANY PAYMENT # 19942 Page 28 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 30 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 2025052031- 69384816 INITIAL CHARGES 05/25 055-050-590-520170 (3,647.19) 2025052031- 69384816 REVISED CHARGES 02/25 055-050-590-520170 504.82 2025052031- 69384816 REVISED CHARGES 02/25 055-050-590-520150 (350.07) 2025052031- 69384816 REVISED CHARGES 02/25 055-050-590-520190 42.39 2025052031- 69384816 REVISED CHARGES 0/25 055-050-590-520190 25.47 2025052031- 69384816 REVISED CHARGES 0/25 055-050-590-520170 8,565.75 2025052031- 69384816 REVISED CHARGES 0/25 055-050-590-520150 (4.67) Invoice Total: 329,877.58 5/27/2025 1,039,321.72 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 4780841 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 1,039,321.72 Invoice Total: 1,039,321.72 5/27/2025 40,563.82 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 3DINV-55349 2023 055-050-590-520154 40,563.82 Invoice Total: 40,563.82 5/27/2025 17,042.50 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 236965 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 17,042.50 Invoice Total: 17,042.50 5/27/2025 53,660.00 VENDOR - 6262 - MERCURIA ENERGY AMERICA, LLC PAYMENT # 19945 VENDOR - 7456 - 3DEGREES GROUP, INC PAYMENT # 19946 VENDOR - 5388 - CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY PAYMENT # 19947 VENDOR - 7099 - CRC MARKETING, INC PAYMENT # 19948 Page 29 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 31 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 5017512 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-520160 53,660.00 Invoice Total: 53,660.00 5/27/2025 9,505.95 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 6655199370 CREDIT 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 (40,473.54) Invoice Total: (40,473.54) 6655199371 CREDIT 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 (1,831.20) Invoice Total: (1,831.20) 665522760 CREDIT 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 (89,159.76) Invoice Total: (89,159.76) 6670755800 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES MGS 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 44,832.51 Invoice Total: 44,832.51 6670756273 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES MGS 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 17,809.65 Invoice Total: 17,809.65 6670770546 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES MGS 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 21,664.64 Invoice Total: 21,664.64 6670784983 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES MGS 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 22,885.60 Invoice Total: 22,885.60 6670799059 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES MGS 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 26,440.96 Invoice Total: 26,440.96 6670799602 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES MGS 055-050-586-520235- LP-0765 7,337.09 Invoice Total: 7,337.09 5/27/2025 39,303.60 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 8017 FEBRUARY 2025 055-050-590-529215 LP-0463 7,860.72 Invoice Total: 7,860.72 8040 JUNE 2025 055-050-590-529215 LP-0463 7,860.72 VENDOR - 7321 - NALCO COMPANY LLC PAYMENT # 19949 VENDOR - 7918 - YES ENERGY LLC PAYMENT # 19950 Page 30 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 32 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Total: 7,860.72 8041 MAY 2025 055-050-590-529215 LP-0463 7,860.72 Invoice Total: 7,860.72 8042 APRIL 2025 055-050-590-529215 LP-0463 7,860.72 Invoice Total: 7,860.72 8043 MARCH 2025 055-050-590-529215 LP-0463 7,860.72 Invoice Total: 7,860.72 5/23/2025 111,113.97 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052225 PURCHASE CARD STATEMENT 05/25 999-000-000-200105 111,113.97 Invoice Total: 111,113.97 5/28/2025 46.62 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 051225 ACCT 12710008009 SERVICE 4/9/25-5/8/25 011-040-415-526000 46.62 Invoice Total: 46.62 5/28/2025 21.92 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 051325 ACCT 10220033335 SERVICE 4/10/25-5/9/25 056-060-600-526000 21.92 Invoice Total: 21.92 5/30/2025 10,972.41 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 796656 SERVICES AGREEMENT 056-060-600-529000 20240134 7,754.28 Invoice Total: 7,754.28 796774 SERVICES AGREEMENT 056-060-600-529000 20240134 3,218.13 Invoice Total: 3,218.13 VENDOR - 5594 - US BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT # 19951 VENDOR - 1581 - THE GAS COMPANY PAYMENT # 19952 VENDOR - 1581 - THE GAS COMPANY PAYMENT # 19953 VENDOR - 4840 - GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTING INC. PAYMENT # 19955 Page 31 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 33 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/30/2025 2,032.14 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 4228384294 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-586-524000- 20250073 368.85 4228384294 UNIFORM SERVICES 056-060-600-524000 20250073 81.05 4228384294 UNIFORM SERVICES 058-070-700-524000 20250073 119.44 4228384294 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-550-524000 20250073 13.36 4228384294 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-555-524000 20250073 142.01 Invoice Total: 724.71 4229186857 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-586-524000- 20250073 274.49 4229186857 UNIFORM SERVICES 056-060-600-524000 20250073 81.05 4229186857 UNIFORM SERVICES 058-070-700-524000 20250073 119.44 4229186857 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-550-524000 20250073 13.36 4229186857 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-555-524000 20250073 131.88 Invoice Total: 620.22 4229923365 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-586-524000- 20250073 211.12 4229923365 UNIFORM SERVICES 056-060-600-524000 20250073 81.05 4229923365 UNIFORM SERVICES 058-070-700-524000 20250073 176.73 4229923365 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-550-524000 20250073 13.36 4229923365 UNIFORM SERVICES 055-050-555-524000 20250073 204.95 Invoice Total: 687.21 5/30/2025 190.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount B3919317 PUBLICATION SERVICES - RFB 055-050-586-520235- 190.00 Invoice Total: 190.00 5/30/2025 5,657.25 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 475128 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - APRIL 2025 055-050-580-529225 20240064 5,657.25 VENDOR - 5490 - CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 PAYMENT # 19956 VENDOR - 947 - DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION PAYMENT # 19957 VENDOR - 6519 - EN ENGINEERING, LLC PAYMENT # 19958 Page 32 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 34 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Total: 5,657.25 5/30/2025 4,995.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 27871IN 2025 ANNUAL CP SURVEY 056-060-600-529225 20250079 4,995.00 Invoice Total: 4,995.00 5/30/2025 147.14 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 168366 SUPPPLIES 011-040-420-522000 250042 147.14 Invoice Total: 147.14 5/30/2025 9,000.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 0520254 SACA AGREEMENT - GIRLS ON THE RUN LA COUNTY 011-010-160-529715 20250369 9,000.00 Invoice Total: 9,000.00 5/30/2025 599.20 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 9496983504 MISC ITEMS 056-060-600-529000 250009 417.91 Invoice Total: 417.91 9498942748 BLANK TAG BRASS 058-070-700-529000 250106 124.53 Invoice Total: 124.53 9498942755 MARKING PAINT 056-060-600-529000 250009 56.76 Invoice Total: 56.76 5/30/2025 10,501.73 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 1712 - GRAINGER, CO PAYMENT # 19962 VENDOR - 7079 - JO-KELL, INC PAYMENT # 19963 VENDOR - 2947 - FARWEST CORROSION CONTROL CO. PAYMENT # 19959 VENDOR - 399 - GARVEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY PAYMENT # 19960 VENDOR - 6498 - GIRLS ON THE RUN OF LA COUNTY PAYMENT # 19961 Page 33 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 35 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 PSI00730005 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES 058-070-700-660000 250255 10,501.73 Invoice Total: 10,501.73 5/30/2025 399.45 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 137721 MISC PARTS 055-050-560-529000 250100 399.45 Invoice Total: 399.45 5/30/2025 544.19 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 771141500 CYLINDER RENTAL 055-050-586-529000- LP-0790 544.19 Invoice Total: 544.19 5/30/2025 572.34 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 44045083 GLADIATOR CASTERS 058-070-700-660000 250107 572.34 Invoice Total: 572.34 5/30/2025 36,756.57 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 2239524 FUEL 011-000-000-120030 250094 26,846.60 Invoice Total: 26,846.60 2239525 FUEL 011-000-000-120030 250094 9,909.97 Invoice Total: 9,909.97 5/30/2025 2,400.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 16131 SUBSCRIPTION- GEOVIEWER MOBILE 011-010-110-529110 250510 2,400.00 Invoice Total: 2,400.00 VENDOR - 804 - LB JOHNSON INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE PAYMENT # 19964 VENDOR - 5709 - NOBEL SYSTEMS, INC PAYMENT # 19968 VENDOR - 6520 - MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC PAYMENT # 19965 VENDOR - 1150 - MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY PAYMENT # 19966 VENDOR - 209 - MERRIMAC PETROLEUM, INC. PAYMENT # 19967 Page 34 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 36 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/30/2025 3,623.32 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount S100249081001 MISCELLANEOUS PARTS 058-070-700-529000 250473 3,623.32 Invoice Total: 3,623.32 5/30/2025 12,168.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 18578 SECURITY SERVICES - APRIL 2025 011-040-415-529215 20230234 12,168.00 Invoice Total: 12,168.00 5/30/2025 568.42 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount S4237573001 PVC PIPE 056-060-600-529000 250016 568.42 Invoice Total: 568.42 5/30/2025 1,185,512.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 7501824967 LETTER AGREEMENT FOR DATA CENTER 055-050-585-660000 20240441 1,185,512.00 Invoice Total: 1,185,512.00 5/30/2025 1,172.79 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 22548 JOINT POLE COMMITTEE 055-050-585-529215 1,172.79 Invoice Total: 1,172.79 5/30/2025 180.00 VENDOR - 6340 - S & J SUPPLY COMPANY, INC PAYMENT # 19969 VENDOR - 6198 - S&S LABOR FORCE, INC PAYMENT # 19970 VENDOR - 289 - VIET NGUYEN PAYMENT # 19974 VENDOR - 4229 - SMARDAN SUPPLY CO PAYMENT # 19971 VENDOR - 59 - SO CAL EDISON PAYMENT # 19972 VENDOR - 2079 - SO CAL JOINT POLE COMMITTEE PAYMENT # 19973 Page 35 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 37 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 51325 PE LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT 055-050-585-529550 180.00 Invoice Total: 180.00 5/30/2025 500.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 051925 RENTAL AGREEMENT - JUNE 2025 055-050-595-529703- 20240080 500.00 Invoice Total: 500.00 5/30/2025 15,000.00 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052225 VCF GRANT AGREEMENT - SE RIO VISTA YMCA 011-010-140-529715 20250399 15,000.00 Invoice Total: 15,000.00 5/30/2025 50,644.51 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 26137 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 011-000-000-210210 27,185.95 26137 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 055-000-000-210210 19,949.19 26137 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 056-000-000-210210 1,091.31 26137 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 058-000-000-210210 2,390.83 26137 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 059-000-000-210210 27.23 Invoice Total: 50,644.51 5/29/2025 1,374.81 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 7663 - WEST SOTO STREET PARTNERS PAYMENT # 19975 VENDOR - 6081 - YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LA PAYMENT # 19976 VENDOR - 1635 - EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT PAYMENT # 19994 VENDOR - 3146 - CITY OF VERNON, FSA ACCOUNT PAYMENT # 19995 Page 36 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 38 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 26138 FSA WARRANT 250529 011-000-000-100013 1,374.81 Invoice Total: 1,374.81 5/30/2025 154,511.57 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 26140 FWH, SSW, AND MEDICARE PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 011-000-000-210210 88,177.85 26140 FWH, SSW, AND MEDICARE PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 055-000-000-210210 56,906.01 26140 FWH, SSW, AND MEDICARE PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 056-000-000-210210 2,486.94 26140 FWH, SSW, AND MEDICARE PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 058-000-000-210210 6,883.42 26140 FWH, SSW, AND MEDICARE PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 059-000-000-210210 57.35 Invoice Total: 154,511.57 5/29/2025 32,034.87 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 26142 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 011-000-000-210220 16,083.39 26142 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 055-000-000-210220 14,191.74 26142 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 056-000-000-210220 375.00 26142 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 058-000-000-210220 1,334.74 26142 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYROLL WARRANT 250529 059-000-000-210220 50.00 Invoice Total: 32,034.87 5/28/2025 496,630.00 VENDOR - 7541 - MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT PAYMENT # 19997 VENDOR - 714 - CALPERS PAYMENT # 20088 VENDOR - 4075 - THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PAYMENT # 19996 Page 37 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 39 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-010-100-512020 2,285.00 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-010-105-512020 19,716.19 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-010-110-512020 14,898.89 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-010-115-512020 6,704.50 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-010-120-512020 13,806.30 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-010-125-512020 9,137.98 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-010-130-512020 31,089.01 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-030-300-512020 29,797.77 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-020-200-512020 21,454.39 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-040-400-512020 17,481.36 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-040-405-512020 14,104.28 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-040-410-512020 5,860.23 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-040-415-512020 7,598.43 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-040-420-512020 8,492.36 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 011-040-430-512020 36,849.91 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-550-512020 6,803.82 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-555-512020 46,285.87 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-570-512020 1,589.21 Page 38 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 40 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-575-512020 10,180.91 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-580-512020 24,533.50 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-585-512020 23,093.27 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-586-512020- 67,144.31 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-590-512020 19,616.87 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 055-050-595-512020 4,916.63 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 056-060-600-512020 18,275.97 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 058-070-700-512020 34,714.40 1000000178747 39 MISC (CLASSIC AND PEPRA) 059-080-800-512020 198.64 Invoice Total: 496,630.00 5/28/2025 290,358.42 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1000000178747 52 MONTHLY EXPENSE OF UAL POLICE (CLASSIC) 011-030-300-512020 290,358.42 Invoice Total: 290,358.42 5/28/2025 1,172.58 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1000000178747 60 MONTHLY EXPENSE OF UAL FIRE (PEPRA) 011-030-300-512020 1,172.58 Invoice Total: 1,172.58 5/28/2025 844.50 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount VENDOR - 714 - CALPERS PAYMENT # 20089 VENDOR - 714 - CALPERS PAYMENT # 20090 VENDOR - 714 - CALPERS PAYMENT # 20091 Page 39 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 41 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 1000000178747 68 MONTHLY EXPENSE OF UAL POLICE (PEPRA) 011-030-300-512020 844.50 Invoice Total: 844.50 5/28/2025 443,033.17 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1000000178747 76 MONTHLY EXPENSE OF UAL FIRE (CLASSIC) 011-030-305-512020 443,033.17 Invoice Total: 443,033.17 5/28/2025 150.92 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 1000000178747 84 MONTHLY EXPENSE OF UAL PROSECUTOR (CLASSIC) 011-010-115-512020 150.92 Invoice Total: 150.92 5/29/2025 784,119.39 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052925 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT 011-000-000-210110 472,691.29 052925 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT 055-000-000-210110 249,982.29 052925 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT 056-000-000-210110 17,546.95 052925 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT 058-000-000-210110 43,628.72 052925 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT 059-000-000-210110 270.14 Invoice Total: 784,119.39 5/29/2025 1,377.30 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052925 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT 011-000-000-210110 1,377.30 Invoice Total: 1,377.30 VENDOR - 714 - CALPERS PAYMENT # 20093 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT VENDOR - 714 - CALPERS PAYMENT # 20092 Page 40 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 42 of 44 CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 5/29/2025 2,803.75 Invoice Description Account PO or Contract Line Item Amount 052925 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT 058-000-000-210110 2,803.75 Invoice Total: 2,803.75 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT Page 41 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 43 of 44 EARLY CHECKS TOTAL ELECTRONIC TOTAL GRAND TOTAL 191,855.20 1,908,838.30 2,100,693.50 29,843.19 5,580,648.82 5,610,492.01 4,620.09 61,639.90 66,259.99 8,829.87 350,810.39 359,640.26 697.71 697.71 111,113.97 111,113.97 235,148.35 8,013,749.09 8,248,897.44 058 - WATER 059 - FIBER 999 - POOLED Total FUND 011 - GENERAL 055 - LIGHT & POWER 056 - NATURAL GAS CITY OF VERNON OPERATING ACCOUNT WARRANT REGISTER NO. 153 DATE 07/01/2025 Page 42 of 42 . . Item 5 Page 44 of 44 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Lisette Grizzelle, Interim Director of Human Resources Department:Human Resources Submitted by:Lisette Grizzelle, Interim Director of Human Resources Subject Employee Reclassification Recommendation Approve the reclassification of one Account Clerk, Senior to the existing classification of Administrative Secretary. Background The Human Resources (HR) Department is responsible for the annual review of employee reclassification requests. Consistent with the City’s Reclassification Policy, reclassification is defined as the reallocation of a position in one class to a different class as a result of a significant change in the duties, responsibilities, and/or qualification requirements of the position. As part of the annual budget process, the HR Department works collaboratively with employees, Department Directors, and the City Administrator to review and consider reclassification requests. A reclassification is typically recommended when the incumbent employee has been performing different work or work at a different level of responsibility or complexity than is reflected in their current job description in excess of one year. This year, the HR Department received one reclassification request. Following a thorough review, the position is being recommended for reclassification to an existing classification title. Staff is recommending the following: Reclassification of one Account Clerk, Senior (Salary Grade G18) to Administrative Secretary (existing classification) (Salary Grade C20). The recommended upward reclassification has been reviewed and approved by the City Administrator and is submitted to City Council for approval. Upon approval, this reclassification would be effective July 27, 2025. This recommendation was included as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget presentation. Fiscal Impact The fiscal impact is estimated at $4,379 (Salary $3,902 and Benefits $447) associated with the approval of this reclassification. Sufficient funds are available in Electric Fund, Public Utilities Department, Account L& P Administration, Salaries, Account No. 055-050-580-510010 for the current fiscal year. Attachments None. . . Item 6 Page 1 of 1 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Todd Dusenberry, General Manager of Public Utilities Department:Public Utilities Submitted by:Adriana Ramos, Senior Management Analyst Subject Vernon Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Recommendation A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment. This action receives and files an update to the city’s plan for the implementation of preventative strategies and mitigation measures to minimize the risk of wildfires caused by electrical lines and equipment; this action does not authorize any construction activity or any disturbance of an environmental resource, and has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and B. Approve the Vernon Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Background In 2018, the California legislature adopted Senate Bill 901 (SB 901), requiring every publicly owned electric utility (POU) to prepare and present a Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) to its governing body by January 1, 2020, and update it annually. Assembly Bill 1054 (Holden, Chapter 79, Statutes of 2019) and Assembly Bill 111 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 81, Statutes of 2019) made additional significant reforms relating to wildfires, establishing a state agency called the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (Board) and requiring all POUs to submit their WMPs to the Board each year, starting in 2020. The Board will then review the POU plans and provide comments and advisory opinions on the content and sufficiency of the plans. At least once every three years, the submission shall be a comprehensive revision of the plan. On May 18, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-12, approving the Vernon Public Utilities 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Section 4 of the resolution allows the City Council to approve subsequent annual updates and triennial comprehensive revisions by minute order. Approval of the WMP revisions is necessary to meet state requirements. The Board notes that many POUs have a relatively low likelihood of seeing or causing catastrophic wildfires in their service areas, due to characteristics such as the small size of their service area, and a service territory that is mostly, if not wholly, urban with no High Fire Threat District areas within or abutting. The Board expects to engage with such low probability POUs to be more appropriate in scope to the likelihood of wildfires in those areas. In 2018, the Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) Department requested that the Vernon Fire Department perform an assessment of the electric service territories’ risk of wildfire caused by electric operations and equipment. The Vernon Fire Department's 2018 assessment reviewed Vernon's historical fire data, geographical location, and local conditions. The assessment also included information from the United States Forest Service's Fire Modeling Institute and the Office of the State Fire Marshal of CAL FIRE. Based on this information, the determination was made that VPU's electric equipment and operations do not pose a risk of igniting a fire that could cause any significant or catastrophic wildfire conditions. This assessment of low risk was confirmed by an independent evaluator in May 2023 and is incorporated in the WMP in Appendix A. . . Item 7 Page 1 of 2 Notwithstanding Vernon's low wildfire risk, VPU is required to develop a WMP in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 8387, which requires WMPs to consider, as necessary, certain specified elements. VPU's WMP meets all the required criteria pursuant to Section 8387, including identification of elements that do not apply to Vernon due to the sparsity of wildfire fuel sources and distance from High Fire-Threat District Elevated risk areas, and an independent evaluator‘s determination that VPU's WMP addressed all required elements. As part of this most recent update, VPU reviewed the 2024 plan for changes to the electric system and key wildfire risks and incorporated, where feasible, the Board's recommendations. Updates in the 2025 plan include the following: •Revision of dates throughout the document to reflect the current year. •Section 13: Update of all three metrics tables to include 2024 data. Additionally, there were minor formatting and non-substantive revisions. The next triennial comprehensive review and revision by an independent evaluator is scheduled for July 1, 2026. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments 1. 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan 2. 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Redline . . Item 7 Page 2 of 2 0 CITY OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 4305 S SANTA FE AVE. VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 Version: 6.0 Effective Date: 7/1/2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan . . Item 7 Page 1 of 35 1 Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... i Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Recommendations ............................................................. i 1. Executive Summary ........................................................................................................... 1 2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 2.1. Policy Statement ......................................................................................................... 2 2.2. Organization of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan ............................................................. 2 2.3. City of Vernon .............................................................................................................. 2 2.4. Vernon Public Utilities Profile ..................................................................................... 3 2.5. Generation and Distribution Facilities ........................................................................ 3 2.6. Wildfire Risk Assessment ............................................................................................ 3 3. Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 4 4. Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 4 4.1. Wildfire Prevention ..................................................................................................... 4 4.2. Wildfire Response and Recovery ................................................................................ 5 4.3. Standardized Emergency Management System ........................................................ 5 5. Wildfire Risks and Drivers ................................................................................................. 6 5.1. Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance ................................................. 6 5.2. Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors ............................................................ 6 6. Enterprise-wide Safety Risks ............................................................................................ 6 7. Wildfire Preventative Strategies ...................................................................................... 7 8. Vegetation Management .................................................................................................. 7 9. Inspections ........................................................................................................................ 9 10. De-energization Protocols .............................................................................................. 10 10.1. Reclosing Policy ......................................................................................................... 10 10.2. De-energization ......................................................................................................... 10 11. Customer Notification Procedure .................................................................................. 10 12. Restoration of Service ..................................................................................................... 11 13. Evaluation Metrics .......................................................................................................... 12 13.1. Metrics and Assumptions for Measuring Plan Performance .................................. 12 14. Impact of Metrics on Plan .............................................................................................. 14 15. Monitoring and Auditing the Plan .................................................................................. 14 . . Item 7 Page 2 of 35 2 15.1. Identifying and Correcting Deficiencies in the Plan ................................................. 14 15.2. Monitoring the Effectiveness of Inspections ........................................................... 14 16. Independent Evaluator ................................................................................................... 14 17. Acronym Glossary ........................................................................................................... 15 APPENDIX A. Independent Evaluation of Vernon Plan........................................................ 16 . . Item 7 Page 3 of 35 i Reference Guide Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) is dedicated to providing safe, reliable electric services to the residents and businesses in City of Vernon at competitive prices. While VPU’s service territory and operations do not include or abut high wildfire threat areas, VPU remains committed to evaluating hazards that may affect the reliability and safety of the City of Vernon. This WMP describes the activities that VPU is taking to mitigate the threat of power-line ignited wildfires, including its various programs, policies and procedures. This plan will be reviewed and evaluated by its City Council on an annual basis. Utility Overview and Context The California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB) issued the Guidance Advisory Opinion for the 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plans of Electric Publicly Owned Utilities and Rural Electric Cooperatives (“2023 WSAB Guidance Advisory Opinion”) on November 16, 2022. VPU provides this document to the WSAB in order to respond to the recommendations included in the 2023 WSAB Guidance Advisory Opinion. VPU will provide a narrative response and/or a cross reference to the location in VPU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) where the topic is addressed. Where the recommendation is not applicable to VPU, the response will provide a brief description supporting this conclusion. Table 1: Context-Setting Information Utility Name Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) Service Territory Size 5.2 square miles Owned Assets ☐ Transmission ☒Distribution ☒Generation Number of Customers Served 2,000 customer accounts Population Within Service Territory 222 people Customer Class Makeup Number of Accounts Share of Total Load (MWh) 4% Residential; 5% Government; 0% Agricultural; 64% Small/Medium Business, Commercial; 26% Industrial 3% Residential; 5% Government; 0% Agricultural; 64% Small/Medium Business, Commercial; 28% Industrial Service Territory 0% Agriculture 0% Barren/Other . . Item 7 Page 4 of 35 ii Location/Topography1 0% Conifer Forest 0% Conifer Woodland 0% Desert 0% Hardwood Forest 0% Hardwood Woodland 0% Herbaceous 0% Shrub 100% Urban 0% Water Service Territory Wildland Urban Interface2 (based on total area) 0% Wildland Urban Interface; 0% Wildland Urban Intermix; Percent of Service Territory in CPUC High Fire Threat Districts (based on total area) Tier 2: 0% Tier 3: 0% Prevailing Wind Directions & Speeds by Season The windier part of the year lasts for 6 months, from November to May, with average wind speeds of more than 6.9 miles per hour. The windiest day of the year is December 31, with an average hourly wind speed of 8.6 miles per hour. The calmer time of year lasts for 6 months, from May to November. The calmest day of the year is August 10, with an average hourly wind speed of 5.3 miles per hour. The wind is most often from the west for 5 months, from February to July, with a peak percentage of 47% on May 23. The wind is most often from the north for 4 months, from October to February, with a peak percentage of 36% on January 1. Miles of Owned Lines Underground and/or Overhead Overhead Dist.: 145 miles Overhead Trans.: 0 miles Underground Dist.: 31 miles Underground Trans.: 0 miles Explanatory Note 1 - Methodology for Measuring “Miles”: measured in line miles Percent of Owned Lines in CPUC High Fire Threat Districts Overhead Distribution Lines as % of Total Distribution System (Inside and Outside Service Territory) Tier 2: 0% Tier 3: 0% Overhead Transmission Lines as % of Total Transmission System (Inside and Outside Service Territory) Tier 2: 0% Tier 3: 0% 1 This data shall be based on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California Multi-Source Vegetation Layer Map, depicting WHR13 Types (Wildlife Habitat Relationship classes grouped into 13 major land cover types) available at: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=b7ec5d68d8114b1fb2bfbf4665989eb3. 2 This data shall be based on the definitions and maps maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture , as most recently assembled in The 2010 Wildland-Urban Interface of the Conterminous United States, available at https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/rmap/rmap_nrs8.pdf. . . Item 7 Page 5 of 35 iii Customers have ever lost service due to an IOU PSPS event? ☐ Yes ☒No Customers have ever been notified of a potential loss of service to due to a forecasted IOU PSPS event? ☐ Yes ☒No Has developed protocols to pre-emptively shut off electricity in response to elevated wildfire risks? ☐ Yes ☒No Has previously pre- emptively shut off electricity in response to elevated wildfire risk? ☐ Yes ☒No I. Cross Reference to Statutory requirements WSAB requested that POUs provide a clear roadmap as to where each statutory requirement is addressed within the POU WMP. Table 2: Cross References to Statutory Requirements Requirement Statutory Language Location in WMP Persons Responsible PUC § 8387(b)(2)(A): An accounting of the responsibilities of persons responsible for executing the plan. Section 4 Objectives of the Plan PUC § 8387(b)(2)(B): The objectives of the wildfire mitigation plan. Section 3 Preventive Strategies PUC § 8387(b)(2)(C): A description of the preventive strategies and programs to be adopted by the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative to minimize the risk of its electrical lines and equipment causing catastrophic wildfires, including consideration of dynamic climate change risks. Section 7 Evaluation Metrics PUC § 8387(b)(2)(D): A description of the metrics the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative plans to use to evaluate the wildfire mitigation plan’s performance and the assumptions that underlie the use of those metrics. Section 13 Impact of Metrics PUC § 8387(b)(2)(E): A discussion of how the application of previously identified metrics to previous wildfire mitigation plan performances has informed the wildfire mitigation plan. Section 14 Deenergization Protocols PUC § 8387(b)(2)(F): Protocols for disabling reclosers and deenergizing portions of the electrical distribution system that consider the associated impacts on public safety, as well as protocols related to mitigating the public safety impacts of Section 10 . . Item 7 Page 6 of 35 iv those protocols, including impacts on critical first responders and on health and communication infrastructure. Customer Notification Procedures PUC § 8387(b)(2)(G): Appropriate and feasible procedures for notifying a customer who may be impacted by the deenergizing of electrical lines. The procedures shall consider the need to notify, as a priority, critical first responders, health care facilities, and operators of telecommunications infrastructure. Section 11 Vegetation Management PUC § 8387(b)(2)(H): Plans for vegetation management. Section 8 Inspections PUC § 8387(b)(2)(I): Plans for inspections of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s electrical infrastructure. Section 9 Prioritization of Wildfire Risks PUC § 8387(b)(2)(J): A list that identifies, describes, and prioritizes all wildfire risks, and drivers for those risks, throughout the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory. The list shall include, but not be limited to, both of the following: (i) Risks and risk drivers associated with design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s equipment and facilities. (ii) Particular risks and risk drivers associated with topographic and climatological risk factors throughout the different parts of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory. Section 5 CPUC Fire Threat Map Adjustments PUC § 8387(b)(2)(K): Identification of any geographic area in the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory that is a higher wildfire threat than is identified in a commission fire threat map, and identification of where the commission should expand a high fire threat district based on new information or changes to the environment. Section 2.3 Section 2.6 Enterprisewide Risks PUC § 8387(b)(2)(L): A methodology for identifying and presenting enterprisewide safety risk and wildfire-related risk. Section 6 Restoration of Service PUC § 8387(b)(2)(M): A statement of how the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative will restore service after a wildfire. Section 12 Monitor and Audit PUC § 8387(b)(2)(N): A description of the processes and procedures the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall use to do all of the following (i) Monitor and audit the implementation of the wildfire mitigation plan. (ii) Identify any deficiencies in the wildfire mitigation plan or its implementation, and correct those deficiencies. Section 15 . . Item 7 Page 7 of 35 v (iii) Monitor and audit the effectiveness of electrical line and equipment inspections, including inspections performed by contractors, that are carried out under the plan, other applicable statutes, or commission rules. Qualified Independent Evaluator PUC § 8387(c): The local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall contract with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of its wildfire mitigation plan. The independent evaluator shall issue a report that shall be made available on the Internet Web site of the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative, and shall present the report at a public meeting of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s governing board. Section 16 II. WSAB Guidance Advisory Opinion Recommendations Process for Utility Adoption and Submittal of Annual WMP and Opportunities for Public Comment: VPU is governed by the Vernon City Council. Accordingly, the 2021 Vernon Public Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan was presented to the Vernon City Council on May 18, 2021, and was adopted in Resolution No. 2021-12. Subsequent annual updates and triennial comprehensive revisions shall be publicly presented and approved by minute order of the City Council. Description of Where WMP Information Can be Found on Utility Website The Vernon Public Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan and the independent evaluator’s report will be posted to the City of Vernon’s website under regulatory reports3 and has been presented to Vernon’s City Council at a noticed public meeting. 3 https://www.cityofvernon.org/government/public-utilities/regulatory-reports . . Item 7 Page 8 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 1 1. Executive Summary 1.1. The Vernon Public Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan meets applicable California Senate Bill 901, Assembly Bill 1054, and Assembly Bill 111 requirements. 1.2. The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles, adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles. Wildfire ignition risks are low due to the sparsity of vegetation and fuel sources in Vernon’s industrial environment. 1.3. Vernon is located more than 10 miles from the nearest California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) High Fire-Threat District Elevated risk area. 1.4. Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) does not own or operate transmission, distribution, or generation facilities in CPUC High Fire-Threat District. 1.5. VPU does not own or operate transmission, distribution, or generation facilities in California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP) Fire Threat Map’s designated High or Extreme Wildfire Hazard areas. 1.6. VPU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes required program components such as performance metrics, continuous improvement, and responsible parties. 1.7. VPU will make annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan progress updates to the Vernon City Council and the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board. 2. Introduction Over the last few years, California has seen some of its most devastating and destructive wildfires. Climate Change is recognized as a contributing factor (long hot spells, low moisture, etc.). In response, Senate Bill (SB) 901 authored by Senator Dodd, was enacted in 2018. SB 901 requires every electric utility to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan (WMP) and annually present the plan to its governing body. SB 901 amended Public Utilities Code (PUC) section 8387. Section 8387 generally requires every publicly owned utility to construct, maintain, and operate its electrical facilities to minimize the risk of wildfire posed by those facilities. As further required by Assembly Bill (AB) 1054 enacted in 2019, the WMP shall be submitted to the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board for review and advisory opinion annually by July 1. At least once every three years, the submittal must be a comprehensive revision of the WMP. This document outlines Vernon Public Utilities’ activities in accordance with these requirements. . . Item 7 Page 9 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 2 2.1. Policy Statement Vernon Public Utilities' overarching goal is to provide safe, reliable, and economic electric service to its local community. In order to meet this goal, VPU constructs, maintains, and operates its electrical lines and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by its electrical lines and equipment. 2.2. Organization of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan This Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes the following elements: • Objectives of the plan; • Roles and responsibilities for carrying out the plan; • Identification of key wildfire risks and risk drivers; • Description of wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response strategies and programs; • Metrics for evaluating the performance of the plan and identifying areas for improvement; and • Review and validation of the plan. 2.3. City of Vernon The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles located several miles to the southeast of Downtown Los Angeles in Southern California. The City’s business-friendly environment, low-cost utilities, and proximity to ports, trucking and rail transport make Vernon an ideal location for industrial uses. The City of Vernon is located in a region of Los Angeles County with low wildfire risk. No part of VPU’s service territory is located in or near the High Fire-Threat District, designed in the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Fire Threat Map. Further, all of VPU’s service territory is excluded from the High, Very High, and Extreme Threat areas of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP) Fire Threat Map. Based on a review of local . . Item 7 Page 10 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 3 conditions and historical fires, the Vernon Fire Department has determined that VPU’s electrical lines and equipment do not pose a significant risk of wildfire. Despite this low risk, VPU takes appropriate actions to help its region prevent and respond to the increasing risk of wildfires. In its role as a public agency, VPU closely coordinates with other local safety and emergency officials to help protect against fires and respond to emergencies. In its role as a utility, VPU follows all applicable design, construction, operation, and maintenance requirements that reduce safety risks associated with its system. This Wildfire Mitigation Plan describes the safety-related measures that Vernon Public Utilities follows to reduce its risk of causing wildfires. 2.4. Vernon Public Utilities Profile Formerly known as Vernon Light and Power and Vernon Gas & Electric, the City of Vernon has consolidated all utility services within the VPU. VPU provides electric, water, natural gas, and fiber optic services. VPU serves about 2,000 mainly commercial and industrial electric customers with electric sales of approximately 1,128 GWh annually, and peak loads of approximately 184 MW in the summer and 174 MW in the winter. 2.5. Generation and Distribution Facilities VPU’s electric system includes generation and distribution facilities that are completely located within VPU’s electric service territory in the LA Basin. VPU does not own or operate any transmission facilities. VPU has two generation facilities that are located within VPU service territory. Malburg Generating Station (MGS), a 139 MW combined- cycle natural gas-fired plant and two H. Gonzales units, a combined 10 MW natural gas plant. VPU has 176 miles of distribution lines and 24 miles of 66 kV subtransmission lines. No overhead distribution lines span over naturally vegetated open space areas. Therefore, there is no potential for electrical equipment igniting a wildfire. The generation and distribution facilities are located entirely within the CAISO balancing area and are connected to the CAISO through the Southern California Edison (SCE) 220 -66 kV Laguna Bell Substation. The Vernon load is supplied and supported by five 66 kV source lines that exit the SCE Laguna Bell 220/66 kV Substation. With the support of Vernon’s local generation, the VPU electric system reliability will most likely not be compromised under a double contingency (N-2) situation, where two 66 kV transmission lines are out of service. 2.6. Wildfire Risk Assessment In 2018, Vernon Fire Department conducted a risk assessment of wildfires caused by VPU’s overhead electrical lines and equipment, in compliance with Senate Bill 1028 (Hill, 2016). VPU provides electric service to the City of Vernon within the greater Los A ngeles . . Item 7 Page 11 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 4 basin. Specifically, VPU's service area is not within or near any wildland-urban interface zones and more than ten miles from the nearest wildland-urban interface area. The assessment includes information from the US Forest Service’s Fire Modeling Institute, and the CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal. Also considered were Vernon’s historical fire data, geographical location, and local conditions. Based on this information, the determination was made that VPU’s electric equipment and operations do not pose a risk of igniting a fire that could cause any significant wildfire condition. 3. Objectives The primary objectives of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan are to: 1. Describe VPU’s existing programs, practices, and measures that effectively reduce the probability that VPU’s electric supply system could be the origin or contributing source for the ignition of a wildfire. To support this goal, VPU regularly evaluates the prudent and cost -effective improvements to its physical assets, operations, and training that can help reduce the risk of equipment-related fires. 2. The secondary objective of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to improve the resiliency of the electric grid. As part of the development of this plan, VPU assesses new industry practices and technologies that will reduce the likelihood of an interruption (frequency) in service and improve the restoration (duration) of service. 3. Create a WMP that is consistent with state law and objectives. 4. Roles and Responsibilities 4.1. Wildfire Prevention VPU staff that have responsibility for wildfire prevention are: General Manager: Assumes overall responsibility for VPU’s planning and mitigation activities, including maintaining compliance with state and federal safety and operating requirements. Assistant General Manager: Responsible for emergency preparedness, emergency response, and coordinating recovery after a fire. Utilities Operations Manager: Responsible for the reliable operation of VPU’s electric distribution system and safety protocols, including the evaluation and installation of new protective equipment to reduce fire risk. Maintain compliance with federal, state and . . Item 7 Page 12 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 5 local fire management personnel to ensure that appropriate preventive measures are in place. Electric Operations Supervisor: Is primarily responsible for ensuring inspections of electric lines, poles, and equipment, in addition to the performance of operations and maintenance (O&M). While other individuals, such as linemen, have the responsibility to inspect and report any faulty operations of equipment, the primary responsibility for preventing electrical- ignited fires and coordinating recovery is the Utilities Operations Manager and Assistant General Manager. 4.2. Wildfire Response and Recovery VPU is a member of the California Utility Emergency Association, which plays a key role in ensuring communications between utilities and with California Office of Emergency Services (CAL-OES) during emergencies. VPU also participates in the American Public Power Association (APPA) Mutual Assistance Agreement, which is a mutual assistance agreement covering municipal utilities across the United States. 4.3. Standardized Emergency Management System As a local governmental agency,4 VPU has planning, communication, and coordination obligations pursuant to the California Office of Emergency Services’ Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Regulations,5 adopted in accordance with Government Code section 8607. The SEMS Regulations specify roles, responsibilities, and structures of communications at five different levels: field response, local government, operational area, regional, and state.6 Pursuant to this structure, VPU annually coordinates and communicates with the relevant safety agencies as well as other relevant 4 As defined in Cal. Gov. Code § 8680.2. 5 19 CCR § 2407. 6 Cal. Gov. Code § 2403(b): (1) “Field response level” commands emergency response personnel and resources to carry out tactical decisions and activities in direct response to an incident or threat. (2) “Local government level” manages and coordinates the overall emergency response and recovery activities within their jurisdiction. (3) “Operational area level” manages and/or coordinates information, resources, and priorities among local governments within the operational area and serves as the coordination and communication link between the local government level and the regional level. (4) “Regional level” manages and coordinates information and resources among operational areas within the mutual aid region designated pursuant to Government Code §8600 and between the operational areas and the state level. This level along with the state level coordinates overall state agency support for emergency response activities. (5) “State level” manages state resources in response to the emergency needs of the other levels, manages and coordinates mutual aid among the mutual aid regions and between the regional level and state level, and serves as the coordination and communication link with the federal disaster response system. . . Item 7 Page 13 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 6 local and state agencies. Pursuant to the SEMS structure, VPU participates in annual training exercises with the Vernon Disaster Council. The Council meets quarterly to discuss emergency management protocols, FEMA and SEMS procedures, and lessons learned from disasters around the world. On an annual basis, the City’s Emergency Operating Center is exercised by the Disaster Council as part of an Emergency Drill. 5. Wildfire Risks and Drivers Pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 8387(b)(2), VPU has determined that it is not necessary to describe Wildfire Risks and Drivers in this Wildfire Mitigation Plan because of the unique characteristics of the service territory and operations of VPU, including lack of wildfire fuel sources, and distance from any designated elevated fire-threat areas. 5.1. Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Due to the minimal risk of VPU’s electrical supply facilities igniting a wildfire, VPU is not adopting wildfire specific protocols for Wildfire Risks and Drivers Associated with Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance. However, VPU meets or exceeds the minimum design and construction requirements provided in CPUC GO 95, which specifies that electric supply systems shall be designed, constructed, and maintained for their intended use with regard given to the conditions under which they are to be operated to enable the furnishing of safe, proper, and adequate service. 5.2. Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors Due to the minimal risk of VPU’s electrical supply facilities igniting a wildfire, VPU is not adopting wildfire specific protocols for Wildfire Risks and Drivers Associated with Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors. 6. Enterprise-wide Safety Risks Pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 8387(b)(2), VPU has determined that it is not necessary to describe Enterprise-wide Safety Risks in this Wildfire Mitigation Plan because of the unique characteristics of the service territory and operations of VPU , including lack of wildfire fuel sources, and distance from any designated elevated fire-threat areas. . . Item 7 Page 14 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 7 7. Wildfire Preventative Strategies Pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 8387(b)(2), VPU has determined that it is not necessary to describe Wildfire Preventative Strategies in this Wildfire Mitigation Plan because of the unique characteristics of the service territory and operations of VPU, including lack of wildfire fuel sources, and distance from any designated elevated fire- threat areas. High Fire-Threat District In coordination with the California Municipal Utilities Association, VPU participated in the development of the CPUC’s Fire-Threat Map,7 which defines a statewide High Fire-Threat District (HFTD). In the map development process, VPU reviewed the proposed boundaries of the High Fire-Threat District and confirmed that, based on local conditions and historical fire data, all of VPU’s service territory was properly excluded. Design and Construction Standards VPU’s electric facilities are designed and constructed to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or industry standard. VPU treats CPUC General Orders (GO) 95 and 128 as a key industry standard for design and construction standards for overhead and underground electrical facilities. VPU meets or exceeds all standards in GO 95 and GO 128. Additionally, VPU monitors and follows, as appropriate, the National Electric Safety Code. 8. Vegetation Management Due to the industrial nature of the City of Vernon, there is very little risk of vegetation igniting a wildfire, or impeding Vernon Public Utilities’ services. VPU’s service territory neither contains nor is adjacent to any wildlands or elevate fire-threat areas and thus, there is no risk of igniting wildfires. 8.1. City of Vernon Urban Forest is comprised of approximately 1,200 trees, which are maintained and are pruned annually by a contracted Urban Forest Management 7 Adopted by CPUC Decision 17-12-024. . . Item 7 Page 15 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 8 Service company. Tree conditions are managed regularly in an asset management system, and routine maintenance occurs on an annual basis. 8.2. Substations require bare ground for the safe operation of high voltage equipment. Electric Operators monitor substations, switchyards, and other electric facilities on a daily basis and remove invasive weeds and other vegetation as necessary. This may be accomplished by pulling the vegetation, pruning, or spraying with an herbicide such as glyphosate. 8.3. VPU meets or exceeds the minimum industry standard vegetation management practices. For distribution level facilities, VPU meets: (1) Public Resources Code section 4292; (2) Public Resources Code section 4293; (3) GO 95 Rule 35; and (4) the GO 95 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule 35. These standards require significantly increased clearances in the High Fire-Threat District. The recommended time-of- trim guidelines do not establish a mandatory standard, but instead, provide useful guidance to utilities. GO 95, Rule 35, Table 1 Case Type of Clearance Trolley Contact, Feeder and Span Wires, 0-5kv Supply Conductors and Supply Cables, 750 - 22,500 Volts Supply Conductors and Supply Cables, 22.5 - 300 kV Supply Conductors and Supply Cables, 300 - 550 kV (mm) 13 Radial clearance of bare line conductors from tree branches or foliage 18 inches 18 inches ¼ Pin Spacing ½ Pin Spacing 14 Radial clearance of bare line conductors from vegetation in the Fire-Threat District 18 inches 48 inches 48 inches 120 inches . . Item 7 Page 16 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 9 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule 35 The radial clearances shown below are recommended minimum clearances that should be established, at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts where practicable. Reasonable vegetation management practices may make it advantageous for the purposes of public safety or service reliability to obtain greater clearances than those listed below to ensure compliance until the next scheduled maintenance. Each utility may determine and apply additional appropriate clearances beyond clearances listed below, which take into consideration various factors, including: line operating voltage, length of span, line sag, planned maintenance cycles, location of vegetation within the span, species type, experience with particular species, vegetation growth rate and characteristics, vegetation management standards and best practices, local climate, elevation, fire risk, and vegetation trimming requirements that are applicable to State Responsibility Area lands pursuant to Public Resource Code Sections 4102 and 4293. Voltage of Lines Case 13 Case 14 Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 2,400 or more volts, but less than 72,000 volts 4 feet 12 feet Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 72,000 or more volts, but less than 110,000 volts 6 feet 20 feet Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 110,000 or more volts, but less than 300,000 volts 10 feet 30 feet Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 300,000 or more volts 15 feet 30 feet 9. Inspections VPU meets or exceeds the minimum inspection requirements provided in CPUC GO 165 and CPUC GO 95, Rule 18. Pursuant to these rules, utilities inspect electric facilities in the High Fire-Threat District more frequently than the other areas of its service territory. As described above, VPU currently does not have any overhead powerlines located within, or near the High Fire-Threat District within the CPUC’s Fire-Threat Map but still maintains compliance with the inspection requirements as a best business practice. VPU performs intrusive pole inspections and has a pole replacement priority and schedule program to remove potential pole failure hazards, even though there is no significant native vegetation below VPU’s overhead distribution lines. VPU staff uses their knowledge of the specific environmental and geographical conditions of VPU’s service territory to determine if any particular areas require more frequent inspections. . . Item 7 Page 17 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 10 If VPU staff discovers a facility in need of repair that is owned by an entity other than VPU, VPU will issue a notice of repair to the facility owner and work to ensure that necessary repairs are completed promptly. In accordance with CPUC GO165, VPU annually reports and publicly posts its inspection data to its website under regulatory reports.8 Publicly posted information includes the number of patrols, detailed overhead and underground inspections, and instrusive inspections. 10. De-energization Protocols 10.1. Reclosing Policy Due to the low wildfire threat in VPU’s service territory, VPU does not disable re-closers due to anticipated wildfires. VPU does not have a formal procedure identified for disabling re-closers. VPU will continue to assess the wildfire threat and will develop a procedure as needed. 10.2. De-energization Electrical outages can adversely affect electrical system equipment, customer production and equipment, devices vital to public health and safety such as lighting, traffic signals, wells and chlorinators and can cause disruption to critical communication n etworks. Due to Vernon’s low wildfire risk profile, VPU is not adopting wildfire specific protocols for de-energizing any portions of its electric distribution system. VPU will re-evaluate the need to pre-emptively shut off power due to fire-threat conditions in future updates to this Wildfire Mitigation Plan. 11. Customer Notification Procedure While VPU has a low risk of igniting a wildfire, VPU and its customers may be subject to a wildfire threat to a major shared transmission line(s) that impacts the statewide grid or parts of it- creating a resource shortage for the utilities that rely on the resources the line(s) provides. 8 https://www.cityofvernon.org/government/public-utilities/regulatory-reports . . Item 7 Page 18 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 11 VPU proactively communicates to customers and key stakeholders through multiple channels about preparing for potential curtailments, and the power restoration process. VPU recognizes that many entities and individuals are particularly vulnerable during extended power outages and makes every effort to provide up-to-date information to these populations prior to, during, and after an event. VPU’s Customer Service Center, Key Accounts staff, social media and CityofVernon.org will provide ongoing and available resources for communication and education for the overall customer base. Key stakeholders, federal, state, and local elected officials, City and County executive staff and first responders are also contacted via a variety of channels and personnel. VPU has specific personnel assigned to elected officials and agencies, and to critical customers including water and telecommunications utilities, potentially affected by an outage to a major shared transmission line. Any communications by VPU during an active emergency, such as wildfire, will be in accordance with California’s Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and will be at the direction of the entity responsible for disseminating information about the emergency. 12. Restoration of Service Due to Vernon’s low wildfire risk profile, VPU is not adopting wildfire specific protocols for restoration of service after de-energizing its electric distribution system. General Steps to Restoration of Service are: Patrol. VPU crews patrol the line to look for vegetation in lines and any obvious damage that may prevent safe energization. Repair. During patrol, crews look for potential damage to the lines and poles. Where equipment damage is found, additional crews are dispatched with new materials to repair or replace damaged equipment. Test. Once the lines and poles are safe to operate, crews test the infrastructure by closing the fuse or breaker to re-energize the line segment. Restore. Power is restored, and the outage communication system provides notification of power restoration to customers. . . Item 7 Page 19 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 12 13. Evaluation Metrics This section provides the metrics used to measure the performance of the Plan and outlined programs. 13.1. Metrics and Assumptions for Measuring Plan Performance VPU will track three metrics to measure the performance of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan: (1) number of fire ignitions; (2) wires down within the service territory; and (3) outage caused by trees. Metric 1: Fire Ignitions For purposes of this metric, a Fire Ignition is defined as follows: • VPU facility was associated with the fire; • The fire was self-propagating and of a material other than electrical and/or communication facilities; • The resulting fire traveled greater than one linear meter from the ignition point; and • VPU has knowledge that the fire occurred. In future Wildfire Mitigation Plans, VPU will provide the number of Fire Ignitions that occurred that were less than 5 acres in size. Any fires greater than 5 acres will be individually described. YEAR Number of Fire Ignitions 2019 0 2020 0 2021 0 2022 0 2023 0 2024 0 Metric 2: Wires Down The second metric is the number of distribution wires downed within VPU’s service territory. (VPU does not own or operate any transmission lines.) For purposes of this metric, a Wires Down event includes any instance where an electric primary distribution conductor falls to the ground, or on to a foreign object. As VPU does not own or operate . . Item 7 Page 20 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 13 any transmission lines or own/operate distribution lines in the High Fire-Threat District, reporting of Wires Down is limited to local distribution outside of the High Fire-Threat District. VPU will not normalize this metric by excluding unusual events, such as severe storms. Instead, VPU will supplement this metric with a qualitative description of any such unusual events. YEAR Number of Wires Down 2019 0 2020 0 2021 0 2022 0 2023 0 2024 2 Metric 3: Outage Caused by Trees The third metric is the number of distribution outages caused by trees within VPU’s service territory. (VPU does not own or operate any transmission lines.) For purposes of this metric, a tree-related outage event includes any instance where service on an electric primary distribution circuit is interrupted by contact with a tree or vegetation. As VPU does not own or operate any transmission lines or own/operate distribution lines in the High Fire-Threat District, reporting of tree-related outages is limited to local distribution outside of the High Fire-Threat District. VPU will not normalize this metric by excluding unusual events, such as severe storms. Instead, VPU will supplement this metric with a qualitative description of any such unusual events. YEAR Number of Tree Outages 2019 0 2020 0 2021 1 2022 0 2023 2 2024 0 . . Item 7 Page 21 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 14 14. Impact of Metrics on Plan Due to VPU’s extremely-low risk wildfire circumstances, VPU anticipates that there will be relatively limited data gathered through these metrics. However, as the data collection history increases, VPU will be able to identify if any areas of its operations and service territory are disproportionately impacted. VPU will then evaluate potential improvements in future updates to this Plan including the use of additional metrics. 15. Monitoring and Auditing the Plan This Wildfire Mitigation Plan will be reviewed annually and will include an assessment of the Plan programs and performance. Annual updates and triennial comprehensive revisions shall be publicly presented and approved by minute order of the City Council and adopted by resolution. 15.1. Identifying and Correcting Deficiencies in the Plan At any point in time, when deficiencies are identified, the Utilities Operations Manager or his/her delegates are responsible for correcting the deficiencies. 15.2. Monitoring the Effectiveness of Inspections VPU’s Utilities Operations Manager will be responsible for monitoring and auditing the targets specified in the Plan to confirm that the objectives of the Plan are met. 16. Independent Evaluator Public Utilities Code section 8387(c) requires VPU to contract with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan. The independent evaluator must issue a report that is posted to the City of Vernon’s website. This report must also be presented to the Vernon City Council at a public meeting. VPU participated in a public request for proposals, to identify the best qualified independent evaluator to assess the comprehensiveness of VPU’s Wildfire Mitigation . . Item 7 Page 22 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 15 Plan. VPU contracted with Dudek & Associates, a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure. Dudek’s Independent Evaluation is attached in Appendix A of this Plan. The independent evaluator’s report is posted to the City of Vernon’s website and has been presented to Vernon’s City Council at a noticed public meeting. 17. Acronym Glossary AB (Assembly Bill) CAISO (California Independent System Operation) CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) CUEA (California Utilities Emergency Association) ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) FRAP (Fire Resource and Assessment Program) GHG (Greenhouse gas) GIS (Geographic Information System) GO (General Order) KV (Kilovolt) KWH (Kilowatt Hours) MW (Mega Watts) O&M (Operations & Maintenance) EOC (Emergency Operations Centers) OES (Office of Emergency Services) PUC (Public Utilities Code) SB (Senate Bill) SEMS (Standardized Emergency Management System) SME (Subject Matter Expert) T&D (Transmission and Distribution) WMP (Wildfire Mitigation Plan) . . Item 7 Page 23 of 35 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2025 Page 16 Appendix A: Independent Evaluation of Vernon Plan . . Item 7 Page 24 of 35 May 31, 2023, 12255.06 Mrs. Lisa Umeda Utilities Compliance Administrator Vernon Public Utilities City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Ave. Vernon, CA 90058 Subject: Independent Evaluator’s Report of Vernon Public Utilities’ 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plan 1 Introduction Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) contracted with Dudek to engage in an independent evaluation of its 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP). This independent evaluation report describes the technical review and evaluation of the WMP prepared by the VPU. The WMP requirements are codified in California Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 8387(b)(2) for local publicly owned electric utilities (POUs). PUC Section 8387(c) requires that an independent evaluator review and assess the comprehensiveness of a POU’s WMP and issue a summary report. The year 2023 is important for POUs because they are required by PUC Section 8387(b)(1) to comprehensively revise their WMPs “at least once every three years.”. The VPU’s last independent evaluator’s report was prepared for the review of the VPU’s 2020 WMP. Dudek conducted a review of VPU ’s 2023 WMP from May 17 to May 31, 2023. The focus of the evaluation was to determine the comprehensiveness of WMP and ensure it included all elements required under PUC Section 8387(b)(2). In addition to evaluating the elements required by the PUC, Dudek reviewed the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board’s (WSAB’s) specific guidance for the VPU published in their Guidance Advisory Opinion for the 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plans of Electric Publicly Owned Utilities and Rural Electrical Cooperatives (WSAB 2022). This Independent Evaluator’s report contains the following elements: (1) an overview of the VPU , (2) A review of the statutory requirements in PUC Section 8387(b)(2) for local POUs, (3) A review of the specific recommendations published by the WSAB for the VPU 2022 WMP, (4) 2022 wildfire mitigation and prevention accomplishments of the VPU , (5) an overview of the metrics used the VPU ’s WMP, and (6) a comparison of wildfire risk reduction strategies used by the VPU with those used by similar utilities and municipal utility industry standards. . . Item 7 Page 25 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2 An Overview of Vernon Public Utilities Vernon Public Utilities is a municipal utility provider that provides electric service to customers within the city limits of Vernon. The VPU’s service territory covers 5.2 square miles and is located approximately 4 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles in the heavily urbanized east Los Angeles area. The City and the VPU’s entire service territory is located in the relatively level Los Angeles basin and lacks any hills, canyons, or other topographic features. The City and the VPU’s entire service territory is urban, mostly commercial, and industrial structures, with no areas of natural vegetation or open space. The communities surrounding the VPU’s service territory are also composed of urban, fully developed areas. Vegetation is sparse throughout the VPU’s service territory and is limited to islands of landscaping or street trees widely separated by large areas of non-combustible pavement or development. The VPU’s asset portfolio consists of distribution lines and generation equipment. The VPU’s lines are primarily aboveground (%80) with some underground (%20). The VPU has 66kV sub-transmission lines but does not have any transmission assets. Southern California Edison (SCE) has a transmission line that runs along the north side of the service territory along the Los Angeles River/canal. As described above, the City of Vernon and the VPU’s service territory including all facilities, equipment, and service lines are in a highly urban area near downtown area Los Angeles and there is no natural vegetation or open space. No portion of the VPU’s service territory lies within a high fire threat district nor does any area adjacent to the VPU’s service territory lie within a high fire threat district. Since the city is fully urbanized there is insufficient vegetation to sustain a wildfire and no portion of their service territory is classified as Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)( Radeloff, V.C., 2022). No areas adjacent to the City limits are classified as WUI. The VPU ’s service territory and the Los Angeles basin experiences a fire season that lasts from April to November during a typical year. Early fall, September-October, are considered the most critical period due to the combination of Santa Ana winds and low fuel moistures. While weather conditions in the Los Angeles area in the summer and fall may be conducive to wildfire there is a very low risk that the city will experience a wildfire. This is evident in the lack of a recorded wildfire in the VPU’s service territory and adjacent areas since CAL FIRE began recording fire data in the early part of the 20th century. Given that the VPU’s service territory is entirely developed it is unlikely that there will ever be increase in wildfire risk within their service territory. . . Item 7 Page 26 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 3 Summary of Statutory Requirements for Wildfire Mitigation Plans PUC Section 8387(b)(2) lists the statutory requirements for WMPs. These are the specific elements that the independent evaluator must review to make its determination for this report. The specific elements that must be addressed in VPU ’s WMP are summarized here for reference. ▪ Staff responsibilities ▪ General objectives ▪ Wildfire risk reduction program descriptions ▪ The metrics used to evaluate the WMP’s performance. ▪ How the application of previously identified metrics has informed the WMP. ▪ Protocols for reclosers, de-energization, and public safety power shut-off. ▪ Procedures for community notification and outreach ▪ Vegetation management plans ▪ Electrical equipment and infrastructure inspection plans ▪ Description of wildfire risks and drivers for those risks throughout the service territory, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment and facilities and topographic and climatological risk factors ▪ Identification of any geographic area in the service territory that is a higher wildfire threat than is identified in a commission fire threat map. ▪ Identification of enterprise-wide safety risk and wildfire-related risks ▪ How the service will be restored after a wildfire ▪ The processes and procedures used to monitor and audit the implementation of the WMP and identify any deficiencies, and the effectiveness of electrical line and equipment inspections. . . Item 7 Page 27 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 4 Review of the Comprehensiveness of the WMP in Meeting Statutory Requirements Dudek found that VPU ’s WMP meets the statutory requirements of comprehensiveness per PUC Section 8387. The review of the WMP’s elements is summarized relative to the application of the WMP. Dudek’s assessment is in bold text beneath the description of the requirement. Minimizing Wildfire Risks PUC Section 8387(a) requires the following: “Each local publicly owned electric utility and electrical cooperative shall construct, maintain, and operate its electrical lines and equipment in a manner that will minimize the risk of wildfire posed by those electrical lines and equipment.” The VPU ’s WMP describes the safety-related measures and the regulatory standards that the VPU utilizes to reduce the risk of its electrical equipment causing wildfires. Dudek has determined that VPU complies with this requirement through the design of its system, its operations, and the implementation of wildfire risk reduction and wildfire response strategies. Dudek also recognizes that the VPU is aware of the inherently low wildfire risk in their territory and has selected wildfire prevention programs appropriate for their equipment and the conditions within their service territory. Evaluation of WMP Elements Below is a summary of the WMP elements as required by PUC Section 8387, including restating sections of the WMP where applicable. 8387(b)(2)(A): Responsibilities of Persons Responsible for Executing the Plan. Section 4.1 of the VPU WMP comprehensively describes staff responsibilities and functions in the implementation of their WMP including which staff positions are responsible for the wildfire prevention programs described in the WMP. 8387(b)(2)(B): Objectives of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan Section 3 of the VPU WMP describes the utility’s WMP three objectives. The objectives are brief but aptly describe the objectives of the VPU’s WMP. 8387(b)(2)(C): Prevention Strategies and Programs Section 7, 8, and 9 in the VPU’s WMP describe the wildfire prevention programs the VPU utilizes to ensure wildfire risk remains low in their service territory. 8387(b)(2)(D): Metrics and Assumptions for Measuring WMP Performance Section 13.1 contains a description of the metrics used by the WMP. The VPU tracks three metrics; fire ignitions, wires down, and outages caused by trees. . . Item 7 Page 28 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 8387(b)(2)(E): Impact of Previous Metrics on WMP Section 14 provides a general statement about the impact of previous metrics on the current version the WMP. Section 13 contains metric data collected since the 2020 version of the WMP. It is recommended that part of this section be rewritten since the intent of the statutory requirement is to have the utility state why the metrics in the WMP are useful for describing the effectiveness of the WMP and the prevention strategies described within. The statement “Due to VPU’s extremely-low risk wildfire circumstances, VPU anticipates that there will be relatively limited data gathered through these metrics. However, as the data collection history increases, VPU will be able to identify if any areas of its operations and service territory are disproportionately impacted.“ suggests that these metrics are not useful for the WMP since the events these metrics are tracking are unlikely to occur. 8387(b)(2)(F): Reclosing Protocols Section 10.1 in the VPU’s WMP describes the utility’s reclosing policy. The VPU utilizes automatic reclosing schemes and does not modify or disable automatic reclosing. Modifying or disabling reclosing schemes is not necessary in the VPU’s service territory due to the lack of continuous vegetation near their electrical equipment. An automatic reclosing scheme does not increase the risk that the VPU’s equipment will start a wildfire. 8387(b)(2)(G): De-energization Notification Procedures Section 10.2 in the VPU WMP states that the VPU does not have a wildfire specific notification protocol due to the low risk of wildfire in their service territory. While not required (because the VPU does not have a de-energization policy), I recommend briefly adding a description of how the VPU generally notifies customers of outages or other utility related issues since the City does have a system in place i.e., the City’s Emergency Alerts program. 8387(b)(2)(H): Vegetation Management Section 8 of the VPU’s WMP describes the utility’s vegetation management program. The VPU uses the states GO rules as its guidelines for treatment levels. 8387(b)(2)(I): Inspections Section 9 of the VPU’s WMP describes the utility’s inspection program. The VPU uses the states GO rules as its guidelines for inspection frequencies and type. 8387(b)(2)(J)(i): Risks and Risk Drivers Associated with Design and Construction Standards Section 5.1 in the VPU’s WMP describes risk drivers related to design, construction, operation, and maintenance. This section identifies that the VPU meets all regulatory requirements related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of their electrical equipment. In addition, this section identifies that the due to the conditions within their service territory the VPU does not have the risks/risk drivers associated with design, construction, operation, and maintenance that are present in POU’s with service territories that extend over open space or into remote areas. . . Item 7 Page 29 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 8387(b)(2)(J)(ii): Risks and Risk Drivers Associated with Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors Section 5.2 in the VPU’s WMP correctly identifies that the VPU’s service territory lacks the conditions to sustain the spread of a wildfire and does not have any identifiable risks or risk drivers associated with topography or climate. 8387(b (2)) (K): Geographical Area of Higher Wildfire Threat Section 7 in the VPU states that the utility has examined the High Fire Threat District maps for the VPU and sees no areas where it needs to be expanded. 8387(b)(2)(L): Enterprise-wide Safety Risks Section 6 in the VPU’s WMP states “VPU has determined that it is not necessary to describe Enterprise-wide Safety Risks in this Wildfire Mitigation Plan because of the unique characteristics of the service territory and operations of VPU, including lack of wildfire fuel sources, and distance from any designated elevated fire-threat areas.” While it is true that there is very low risk of wildfire within their service territory, the VPU’s WMP should include a description of how the VPU identifies utility wide risk or if the VPU uses the risk assessment process in the City’s LHMP. 8387(b)(2)(M): Restoration of Service Section 12 of the VPU’s WMP describes the utility’s general process for restoring service. 8387(b)(2)(N)(i): Monitoring and Auditing WMP Implementation, 8387(b)(2)(N)(ii): Identifying and correcting WMP deficiencies, 8387(b)(2)(N)(iii): Monitoring and Auditing the effectiveness of inspections. Section 15 in the VPU’s WMP describes their monitoring and auditing programs for the WMP. Section 15.1 identifies the utilities process for identifying and correction deficiencies (on an as needed basis). Section 15.2 states the Utilities Operations Manager evaluates inspection results and determines if the inspection results confirm the inspection results are accurate and measure the effectiveness of the WMP. 5 Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Guidance Advisory Opinions In November 2022, the WSAB published a report with a description of general recommendations for improving the WMPs for POUs and rural electrical cooperatives. At the end of the report the WSAB provided specific recommendations for each utility that submitted a WMP for review by the board. Dudek reviewed the WSAB’s report, and the section below contains a summary of each recommendation the WSAB had for the VPU ’s 2022 WMP and whether the 2023 WMP has addressed the WSAB’s recommendation (WSAB 2022). The materials published by the WSAB and the recommendations within are for guidance and are not statutory requirements. In their 2021 WMP the VPU addressed or answered several general questions and recommendations made by the WSAB for WMPs prepared by POUs. It is worth noting that in the WSAB’s 2022 guidance document that the WSAB . . Item 7 Page 30 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN had only one VPU specific recommendation for a change to their WMP. The other two recommendations were related to posting WMP material on the City’s website. The WSAB’s single recommendations for the VPU WMP is: “The WSAB appreciates that Vernon provided tracking results information for their “number of ignitions” metric and “wires down” metric for 2019-2021. The WSAB encourages Vernon to develop performance metrics that aim to provide relevant information about how mitigation activities themselves are progressing (inspections accomplished per goal, etc.).” (Wildfire Safety Advisory Board 2022). For the 2023 the VPU added a third metric to the WMP, outages caused by trees. Outages caused by trees is an outcome based metric but the addition of the new metric does provide more information to the VPU on the effectiveness of their vegetation management program and presumably will provide useful information about locations or specific tree/vegetation related issues that increase the risk of an outage. Dudek agrees with the WSAB recommendation to consider changing the existing metrics or adding new performance based metrics WMP. It would be more effective to track the accomplishments of the two main wildfire prevention strategies e mployed by the VPU in their WMP (vegetation management and inspections). . . Item 7 Page 31 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 6 Vernon Public Utilities 2022 Progress in Implementing Wildfire Mitigation Plan Wildfire Prevention Strategies This section describes the VPU’s accomplishments in 2022 for the wildfire prevention program and strategies described in the WMP. Vegetation Management ▪ Vegetation/Line Clearance Completed: 304 trees trimmed. Inspections 1 • Overhead line visual patrols: 49. • Overhead lines detailed inspections: 1000. • Substation Inspections: 36 System Hardening • Pole replacement program accomplishments: 107 poles replaced. 7 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Metric Overview Metrics help POUs determine if their wildfire prevention strategies are effective for reducing the risk of a wildfire ignited by their electrical equipment. The VPU has adopted three metrics: Fire Ignitions and Wires Down were adopted in the first version of the WMP in 2020 and have been used in the subsequent versions of the WMP. For the 2023 the VPU adopted an additional metric for their WMP, outages caused by trees. The VPU records the three metrics on an event occurrence basis. For the metrics Fire Ignitions and Wires Down the VPU recorded the zero events from 2019 to 2021. For Outages Caused By Trees, the VPU recorded one event in 2021 and zero events in 2019, 2020, and 2022. These three metrics are appropriate given the type of assets the VPU has, and that most of their wires (80%) are aboveground. However, because the VPU’s service territory has low wildfire risk performance based metrics would be more useful to the VPU for understanding the effectiveness of their WMP and their wildfire prevention strategies. It is recommended that the VPU replace the Fire Ignitions metric with one or two metrics that track the progress of their wildfire prevention strategies such as the number of circuit miles visually inspected or trees trimmed annually. As an alternative the Fire Ignitions can be kept but some additional Fire Ignition data should be collected to complement the number of Fire Ignitions. For example, a comparison of the total number of fires the Los Angeles 1 The VPU posts inspection data on the City’s website from 2014 to 2022. . . Item 7 Page 32 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN County Fire Department responds to in the Vernon city limits to the number of fires attributable to the VPU’s equipment. 8 Comparison of Industry Standards and Similar Utility Wildfire Prevention Strategies As part of this review of the VPU ’s 2023 WMP, Dudek compared the wildfire prevention strategies described in the WMP to the strategies being implemented by POUs and accepted electrical industry practices for reducing wildfire risk. While City of Vernon shares many similarities with its immediate in terms of wildfire risk (topography, vegetation, and weather) its neighbors are served by SCE or Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, utilities that are very different from the VPU. For this independent evaluator’s report Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) was selected to compare the VPU’s WMP and wildfire prevention strategies to. The AMP is larger than the VPU in terms of service territory size and number of customers, but they share a similar low wildfire risk exposure that comes from being located in urban areas with no portion of their service territory in a high fire threat district , have a very low risk of wildfire due to the lack of continuous flammable vegetation, and have adopted similar wildfire prevention strategies. 8.1 Vegetation Management Both utilities implement vegetation management programs that meet GO 95 requirements including tree trimming around their poles and wires and surface vegetation management at their substations. Because they have no overhead lines or equipment in the high fire threat district the VPU and AMP vegetation management programs are primarily tree trimming programs. 8.2 System Hardening Pole Replacement Program The VPU has an ongoing on pole replacement priority and schedule program that replaces on average 106 aging poles each year. The AMP’s WMP does not describe a dedicated pole replacement program, but the AMP replaces pole on an as needed basis when the pole fails an inspection or intrusive testing. 8.3 Situational Awareness Patrols and Visual In spec tions Both utilities perform inspection cycles in accordance with GO 165. Problems that are identified during inspection are prioritized for correction. Inspection findings are examined to identify trends and recurring problems. Routine ground patrols and visual inspections of overhead lines and equipment are electrical industry standard practices and particularly useful for these two utilities where equipment inspection and vegetation management are the main wildfire prevention strategies. . . Item 7 Page 33 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 9 Conclusion The VPU has prepared a comprehensive WMP for 2023. The plan meets the statutory requirements described in PUC Section 8387(b)(2) for a POU. In their most recent guidance document, The Wildfire Safety Advisory Board had one recommended revision that applied to the VPU’s WMP which the VPU adopted by adding an additional metric. The VPU ’s WMP describes a wildfire mitigation program that accurately assesses the risks and risk drivers present in their service territory and is correct in identifying the low risk of wildfire present within the City limits. Based on the information available in the WMP and information collected in the preparation of this report, the VPU is aware of the wildfire risk present in its service territory, operates and maintains its electrical system in a safe and efficient manner, and takes the necessary steps to reduce the risk that their equipment is the source of fire ignition. Sincerely, ________________________________ Jeremy Cawn Fire Protection Planner . . Item 7 Page 34 of 35 TO: LISA UMEDA SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR’S REPORT OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 2023 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 10 References Carlson, A.R., Helmers, D.P., Hawbaker, T.J., Mockrin, M.H., and Radeloff, V.C., 2022, Wildland-urban interface maps for the conterminous U.S. based on 125 million building locations: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P94BT6Q7. CAL FIRE. (2022, October 1). Fire Perimeters through 2021. Retrieved from Fire and Resource Assessment Program: https://frap.fire.ca.gov/mapping/gis-data/ WSAB (California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board). 2022. Guidance Advisory Opinion for the 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plans of Electric Publicly Owned Utilities and Rural Electric Cooperatives Draft. Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety. October 17, 2022. Sacramento, California. Retrieved from: Wildfire Safety Advisory Board | Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (ca.gov) . . Item 7 Page 35 of 35 0 CITY OF VERNON PUBLIC UTILITIES 4305 S SANTA FE AVE. VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 Version: 65.0 Effective Date: 6/18/2024 7/1/2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan . . Item 7 Page 1 of 25 1 Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... i Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Recommendations ............................................................. i 1. Executive Summary ........................................................................................................... 1 2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 2.1. Policy Statement ......................................................................................................... 2 2.2. Organization of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan ............................................................. 2 2.3. City of Vernon .............................................................................................................. 2 2.4. Vernon Public Utilities Profile ..................................................................................... 3 2.5. Generation and Distribution Facilities ........................................................................ 3 2.6. Wildfire Risk Assessment ............................................................................................ 3 3. Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 4 4. Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 4 4.1. Wildfire Prevention ..................................................................................................... 4 4.2. Wildfire Response and Recovery ................................................................................ 5 4.3. Standardized Emergency Management System ........................................................ 5 5. Wildfire Risks and Drivers ................................................................................................. 6 5.1. Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance ................................................. 6 5.2. Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors ............................................................ 6 6. Enterprise-wide Safety Risks ............................................................................................ 6 7. Wildfire Preventative Strategies ...................................................................................... 7 8. Vegetation Management .................................................................................................. 7 9. Inspections ........................................................................................................................ 9 10. De-energization Protocols .............................................................................................. 10 10.1. Reclosing Policy ......................................................................................................... 10 10.2. De-energization ......................................................................................................... 10 11. Customer Notification Procedure ............................................................................. 1111 12. Restoration of Service ..................................................................................................... 11 13. Evaluation Metrics ..................................................................................................... 1313 13.1. Metrics and Assumptions for Measuring Plan Performance ............................. 1313 14. Impact of Metrics on Plan ......................................................................................... 1515 15. Monitoring and Auditing the Plan ............................................................................. 1515 . . Item 7 Page 2 of 25 2 15.1. Identifying and Correcting Deficiencies in the Plan ............................................ 1515 15.2. Monitoring the Effectiveness of Inspections ...................................................... 1515 16. Independent Evaluator .............................................................................................. 1515 17. Acronym Glossary ...................................................................................................... 1616 APPENDIX A. Independent Evaluation of Vernon Plan........................................................ 16 . . Item 7 Page 3 of 25 i Reference Guide Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) is dedicated to providing safe, reliable electric services to the residents and businesses in City of Vernon at competitive prices. While VPU’s service territory and operations do not include or abut high wildfire threat areas, VPU remains committed to evaluating hazards that may affect the reliability and safety of the City of Vernon. This WMP describes the activities that VPU is taking to mitigate the threat of power-line ignited wildfires, including its various programs, policies and procedures. This plan will be reviewed and evaluated by its City Council on an annual basis. Utility Overview and Context The California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB) issued the Guidance Advisory Opinion for the 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plans of Electric Publicly Owned Utilities and Rural Electric Cooperatives (“2023 WSAB Guidance Advisory Opinion”) on November 16, 2022. VPU provides this document to the WSAB in order to respond to the recommendations included in the 2023 WSAB Guidance Advisory Opinion. VPU will provide a narrative response and/or a cross reference to the location in VPU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) where the topic is addressed. Where the recommendation is not applicable to VPU, the response will provide a brief description supporting this conclusion. Table 1: Context-Setting Information Utility Name Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) Service Territory Size 5.2 square miles Owned Assets ☐ Transmission ☒Distribution ☒Generation Number of Customers Served 2,000 customer accounts Population Within Service Territory 150 222 people Customer Class Makeup Number of Accounts Share of Total Load (MWh) 4% Residential; 5% Government; 0% Agricultural; 64% Small/Medium Business, Commercial; 26% Industrial 3% Residential; 5% Government; 0% Agricultural; 64% Small/Medium Business, Commercial; 28% Industrial Service Territory 0% Agriculture 0% Barren/Other . . Item 7 Page 4 of 25 ii Location/Topography1 0% Conifer Forest 0% Conifer Woodland 0% Desert 0% Hardwood Forest 0% Hardwood Woodland 0% Herbaceous 0% Shrub 100% Urban 0% Water Service Territory Wildland Urban Interface2 (based on total area) 0% Wildland Urban Interface; 0% Wildland Urban Intermix; Percent of Service Territory in CPUC High Fire Threat Districts (based on total area) Tier 2: 0% Tier 3: 0% Prevailing Wind Directions & Speeds by Season The windier part of the year lasts for 6 months, from November to May, with average wind speeds of more than 6.9 miles per hour. The windiest day of the year is December 31, with an average hourly wind speed of 8.6 miles per hour. The calmer time of year lasts for 6 months, from May to November. The calmest day of the year is August 10, with an average hourly wind speed of 5.3 miles per hour. The wind is most often from the west for 5 months, from February to July, with a peak percentage of 47% on May 23. The wind is most often from the north for 4 months, from October to February, with a peak percentage of 36% on January 1. Miles of Owned Lines Underground and/or Overhead Overhead Dist.: 145 miles Overhead Trans.: 0 miles Underground Dist.: 31 miles Underground Trans.: 0 miles Explanatory Note 1 - Methodology for Measuring “Miles”: measured in line miles Percent of Owned Lines in CPUC High Fire Threat Districts Overhead Distribution Lines as % of Total Distribution System (Inside and Outside Service Territory) Tier 2: 0% Tier 3: 0% Overhead Transmission Lines as % of Total Transmission System (Inside and Outside Service Territory) Tier 2: 0% Tier 3: 0% 1 This data shall be based on the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California Multi-Source Vegetation Layer Map, depicting WHR13 Types (Wildlife Habitat Relationship classes grouped into 13 major land cover types) available at: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=b7ec5d68d8114b1fb2bfbf4665989eb3. 2 This data shall be based on the definitions and maps maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture , as most recently assembled in The 2010 Wildland-Urban Interface of the Conterminous United States, available at https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/rmap/rmap_nrs8.pdf. . . Item 7 Page 5 of 25 iii Customers have ever lost service due to an IOU PSPS event? ☐ Yes ☒No Customers have ever been notified of a potential loss of service to due to a forecasted IOU PSPS event? ☐ Yes ☒No Has developed protocols to pre-emptively shut off electricity in response to elevated wildfire risks? ☐ Yes ☒No Has previously pre- emptively shut off electricity in response to elevated wildfire risk? ☐ Yes ☒No I. Cross Reference to Statutory requirements WSAB requested that POUs provide a clear roadmap as to where each statutory requirement is addressed within the POU WMP. Table 2: Cross References to Statutory Requirements Requirement Statutory Language Location in WMP Persons Responsible PUC § 8387(b)(2)(A): An accounting of the responsibilities of persons responsible for executing the plan. Section 4 Objectives of the Plan PUC § 8387(b)(2)(B): The objectives of the wildfire mitigation plan. Section 3 Preventive Strategies PUC § 8387(b)(2)(C): A description of the preventive strategies and programs to be adopted by the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative to minimize the risk of its electrical lines and equipment causing catastrophic wildfires, including consideration of dynamic climate change risks. Section 7 Evaluation Metrics PUC § 8387(b)(2)(D): A description of the metrics the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative plans to use to evaluate the wildfire mitigation plan’s performance and the assumptions that underlie the use of those metrics. Section 13 Impact of Metrics PUC § 8387(b)(2)(E): A discussion of how the application of previously identified metrics to previous wildfire mitigation plan performances has informed the wildfire mitigation plan. Section 14 Deenergization Protocols PUC § 8387(b)(2)(F): Protocols for disabling reclosers and deenergizing portions of the electrical distribution system that consider the associated impacts on public safety, as well as protocols related to mitigating the public safety impacts of Section 10 . . Item 7 Page 6 of 25 iv those protocols, including impacts on critical first responders and on health and communication infrastructure. Customer Notification Procedures PUC § 8387(b)(2)(G): Appropriate and feasible procedures for notifying a customer who may be impacted by the deenergizing of electrical lines. The procedures shall consider the need to notify, as a priority, critical first responders, health care facilities, and operators of telecommunications infrastructure. Section 11 Vegetation Management PUC § 8387(b)(2)(H): Plans for vegetation management. Section 8 Inspections PUC § 8387(b)(2)(I): Plans for inspections of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s electrical infrastructure. Section 9 Prioritization of Wildfire Risks PUC § 8387(b)(2)(J): A list that identifies, describes, and prioritizes all wildfire risks, and drivers for those risks, throughout the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory. The list shall include, but not be limited to, both of the following: (i) Risks and risk drivers associated with design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s equipment and facilities. (ii) Particular risks and risk drivers associated with topographic and climatological risk factors throughout the different parts of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory. Section 5 CPUC Fire Threat Map Adjustments PUC § 8387(b)(2)(K): Identification of any geographic area in the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory that is a higher wildfire threat than is identified in a commission fire threat map, and identification of where the commission should expand a high fire threat district based on new information or changes to the environment. Section 2.3 Section 2.6 Enterprisewide Risks PUC § 8387(b)(2)(L): A methodology for identifying and presenting enterprisewide safety risk and wildfire-related risk. Section 6 Restoration of Service PUC § 8387(b)(2)(M): A statement of how the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative will restore service after a wildfire. Section 12 Monitor and Audit PUC § 8387(b)(2)(N): A description of the processes and procedures the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall use to do all of the following (i) Monitor and audit the implementation of the wildfire mitigation plan. (ii) Identify any deficiencies in the wildfire mitigation plan or its implementation, and correct those deficiencies. Section 15 . . Item 7 Page 7 of 25 v (iii) Monitor and audit the effectiveness of electrical line and equipment inspections, including inspections performed by contractors, that are carried out under the plan, other applicable statutes, or commission rules. Qualified Independent Evaluator PUC § 8387(c): The local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall contract with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of its wildfire mitigation plan. The independent evaluator shall issue a report that shall be made available on the Internet Web site of the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative, and shall present the report at a public meeting of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s governing board. Section 16 II. WSAB Guidance Advisory Opinion Recommendations Process for Utility Adoption and Submittal of Annual WMP and Opportunities for Public Comment: VPU is governed by the Vernon City Council. Accordingly, the 2021 Vernon Public Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan was presented to the Vernon City Council on May 18, 2021, and was adopted in Resolution No. 2021-12. Subsequent annual updates and triennial comprehensive revisions shall be publicly presented and approved by minute order of the City Council. Description of Where WMP Information Can be Found on Utility Website The Vernon Public Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan and the independent evaluator’s report will be posted to the City of Vernon’s website under regulatory reports3 and has been presented to Vernon’s City Council at a noticed public meeting. 3 https://www.cityofvernon.org/government/public-utilities/regulatory-reports . . Item 7 Page 8 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 1 1. Executive Summary 1.1. The Vernon Public Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan meets applicable California Senate Bill 901, Assembly Bill 1054, and Assembly Bill 111 requirements. 1.2. The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles, adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles. Wildfire ignition risks are low due to the sparsity of vegetation and fuel sources in Vernon’s industrial environment. 1.3. Vernon is located more than 10 miles from the nearest California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) High Fire-Threat District Elevated risk area. 1.4. Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) does not own or operate transmission, distribution, or generation facilities in CPUC High Fire-Threat District. 1.5. VPU does not own or operate transmission, distribution, or generation facilities in California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP) Fire Threat Map’s designated High or Extreme Wildfire Hazard areas. 1.6. VPU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes required program components such as performance metrics, continuous improvement, and responsible parties. 1.7. VPU will make annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan progress updates to the Vernon City Council and the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board. 2. Introduction Over the last few years, California has seen some of its most devastating and destructive wildfires. Climate Change is recognized as a contributing factor (long hot spells, low moisture, etc.). In response, Senate Bill (SB) 901 authored by Senator Dodd, was enacted in 2018. SB 901 requires every electric utility to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan (WMP) and annually present the plan to its governing body. SB 901 amended Public Utilities Code (PUC) section 8387. Section 8387 generally requires every publicly owned utility to construct, maintain, and operate its electrical facilities to minimize the risk of wildfire posed by those facilities. As further required by Assembly Bill (AB) 1054 enacted in 2019, the WMP shall be submitted to the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board for review and advisory opinion annually by July 1. At least once every three years, the submittal must be a comprehensive revision of the WMP. This document outlines Vernon Public Utilities’ activities in accordance with these requirements. . . Item 7 Page 9 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 2 2.1. Policy Statement Vernon Public Utilities' overarching goal is to provide safe, reliable, and economic electric service to its local community. In order to meet this goal, VPU constructs, maintains, and operates its electrical lines and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by its electrical lines and equipment. 2.2. Organization of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan This Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes the following elements: • Objectives of the plan; • Roles and responsibilities for carrying out the plan; • Identification of key wildfire risks and risk drivers; • Description of wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response strategies and programs; • Metrics for evaluating the performance of the plan and identifying areas for improvement; and • Review and validation of the plan. 2.3. City of Vernon The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles located several miles to the southeast of Downtown Los Angeles in Southern California. The City’s business-friendly environment, low-cost utilities, and proximity to ports, trucking and rail transport make Vernon an ideal location for industrial uses. The City of Vernon is located in a region of Los Angeles County with low wildfire risk. No part of VPU’s service territory is located in or near the High Fire-Threat District, designed in the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Fire Threat Map. Further, all of VPU’s service territory is excluded from the High, Very High, and Extreme Threat areas of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP) Fire Threat Map. Based on a review of local . . Item 7 Page 10 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 3 conditions and historical fires, the Vernon Fire Department has determined that VPU’s electrical lines and equipment do not pose a significant risk of wildfire. Despite this low risk, VPU takes appropriate actions to help its region prevent and respond to the increasing risk of wildfires. In its role as a public agency, VPU closely coordinates with other local safety and emergency officials to help protect against fires and respond to emergencies. In its role as a utility, VPU follows all applicable design, construction, operation, and maintenance requirements that reduce safety risks associated with its system. This Wildfire Mitigation Plan describes the safety-related measures that Vernon Public Utilities follows to reduce its risk of causing wildfires. 2.4. Vernon Public Utilities Profile Formerly known as Vernon Light and Power and Vernon Gas & Electric, the City of Vernon has consolidated all utility services within the VPU. VPU provides electric, water, natural gas, and fiber optic services. VPU serves about 2,000 mainly commercial and industrial electric customers with electric sales of approximately 1,128 GWh annually, and peak loads of approximately 184 MW in the summer and 174 MW in the winter. 2.5. Generation and Distribution Facilities VPU’s electric system includes generation and distribution facilities that are completely located within VPU’s electric service territory in the LA Basin. VPU does not own or operate any transmission facilities. VPU has two generation facilities that are located within VPU service territory. Malburg Generating Station (MGS), a 139 MW combined- cycle natural gas-fired plant and two H. Gonzales units, a combined 10 MW natural gas plant. VPU has 176 miles of distribution lines and 24 miles of 66 kV subtransmission lines. No overhead distribution lines span over naturally vegetated open space areas. Therefore, there is no potential for electrical equipment igniting a wildfire. The generation and distribution facilities are located entirely within the CAISO balancing area and are connected to the CAISO through the Southern California Edison (SCE) 220 -66 kV Laguna Bell Substation. The Vernon load is supplied and supported by five 66 kV source lines that exit the SCE Laguna Bell 220/66 kV Substation. With the support of Vernon’s local generation, the VPU electric system reliability will most likely not be compromised under a double contingency (N-2) situation, where two 66 kV transmission lines are out of service. 2.6. Wildfire Risk Assessment In 2018, Vernon Fire Department conducted a risk assessment of wildfires caused by VPU’s overhead electrical lines and equipment, in compliance with Senate Bill 1028 (Hill, 2016). VPU provides electric service to the City of Vernon within the greater Los A ngeles . . Item 7 Page 11 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 4 basin. Specifically, VPU's service area is not within or near any wildland-urban interface zones and more than ten miles from the nearest wildland-urban interface area. The assessment includes information from the US Forest Service’s Fire Modeling Institute, and the CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal. Also considered were Vernon’s historical fire data, geographical location, and local conditions. Based on this information, the determination was made that VPU’s electric equipment and operations do not pose a risk of igniting a fire that could cause any significant wildfire condition. 3. Objectives The primary objectives of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan are to: 1. Describe VPU’s existing programs, practices, and measures that effectively reduce the probability that VPU’s electric supply system could be the origin or contributing source for the ignition of a wildfire. To support this goal, VPU regularly evaluates the prudent and cost -effective improvements to its physical assets, operations, and training that can help reduce the risk of equipment-related fires. 2. The secondary objective of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to improve the resiliency of the electric grid. As part of the development of this plan, VPU assesses new industry practices and technologies that will reduce the likelihood of an interruption (frequency) in service and improve the restoration (duration) of service. 3. Create a WMP that is consistent with state law and objectives. 4. Roles and Responsibilities 4.1. Wildfire Prevention VPU staff that have responsibility for wildfire prevention are: General Manager: Assumes overall responsibility for VPU’s planning and mitigation activities, including maintaining compliance with state and federal safety and operating requirements. Assistant General Manager: Responsible for emergency preparedness, emergency response, and coordinating recovery after a fire. Utilities Operations Manager: Responsible for the reliable operation of VPU’s electric distribution system and safety protocols, including the evaluation and installation of new protective equipment to reduce fire risk. Maintain compliance with federal, state and . . Item 7 Page 12 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 5 local fire management personnel to ensure that appropriate preventive measures are in place. Electric Operations Supervisor: Is primarily responsible for ensuring inspections of electric lines, poles, and equipment, in addition to the performance of operations and maintenance (O&M). While other individuals, such as linemen, have the responsibility to inspect and report any faulty operations of equipment, the primary responsibility for preventing electrical- ignited fires and coordinating recovery is the Utilities Operations Manager and Assistant General Manager. 4.2. Wildfire Response and Recovery VPU is a member of the California Utility Emergency Association, which plays a key role in ensuring communications between utilities and with California Office of Emergency Services (CAL-OES) during emergencies. VPU also participates in the American Public Power Association (APPA) Mutual Assistance Agreement, which is a mutual assistance agreement covering municipal utilities across the United States. 4.3. Standardized Emergency Management System As a local governmental agency,4 VPU has planning, communication, and coordination obligations pursuant to the California Office of Emergency Services’ Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Regulations,5 adopted in accordance with Government Code section 8607. The SEMS Regulations specify roles, responsibilities, and structures of communications at five different levels: field response, local government, operational area, regional, and state.6 Pursuant to this structure, VPU annually coordinates and communicates with the relevant safety agencies as well as other relevant 4 As defined in Cal. Gov. Code § 8680.2. 5 19 CCR § 2407. 6 Cal. Gov. Code § 2403(b): (1) “Field response level” commands emergency response personnel and resources to carry out tactical decisions and activities in direct response to an incident or threat. (2) “Local government level” manages and coordinates the overall emergency response and recovery activities within their jurisdiction. (3) “Operational area level” manages and/or coordinates information, resources, and priorities among local governments within the operational area and serves as the coordination and communication link between the local government level and the regional level. (4) “Regional level” manages and coordinates information and resources among operational areas within the mutual aid region designated pursuant to Government Code §8600 and between the operational areas and the state level. This level along with the state level coordinates overall state agency support for emergency response activities. (5) “State level” manages state resources in response to the emergency needs of the other levels, manages and coordinates mutual aid among the mutual aid regions and between the regional level and state level, and serves as the coordination and communication link with the federal disaster response system. . . Item 7 Page 13 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 6 local and state agencies. Pursuant to the SEMS structure, VPU participates in annual training exercises with the Vernon Disaster Council. The Council meets quarterly to discuss emergency management protocols, FEMA and SEMS procedures, and lessons learned from disasters around the world. On an annual basis, the City’s Emergency Operating Center is exercised by the Disaster Council as part of an Emergency Drill. 5. Wildfire Risks and Drivers Pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 8387(b)(2), VPU has determined that it is not necessary to describe Wildfire Risks and Drivers in this Wildfire Mitigation Plan because of the unique characteristics of the service territory and operations of VPU, including lack of wildfire fuel sources, and distance from any designated elevated fire-threat areas. 5.1. Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Due to the minimal risk of VPU’s electrical supply facilities igniting a wildfire, VPU is not adopting wildfire specific protocols for Wildfire Risks and Drivers Associated with Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance. However, VPU meets or exceeds the minimum design and construction requirements provided in CPUC GO 95, which specifies that electric supply systems shall be designed, constructed, and maintained for their intended use with regard given to the conditions under which they are to be operated to enable the furnishing of safe, proper, and adequate service. 5.2. Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors Due to the minimal risk of VPU’s electrical supply facilities igniting a wildfire, VPU is not adopting wildfire specific protocols for Wildfire Risks and Drivers Associated with Topographic and Climatological Risk Factors. 6. Enterprise-wide Safety Risks Pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 8387(b)(2), VPU has determined that it is not necessary to describe Enterprise-wide Safety Risks in this Wildfire Mitigation Plan because of the unique characteristics of the service territory and operations of VPU , including lack of wildfire fuel sources, and distance from any designated elevated fire-threat areas. . . Item 7 Page 14 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 7 7. Wildfire Preventative Strategies Pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 8387(b)(2), VPU has determined that it is not necessary to describe Wildfire Preventative Strategies in this Wildfire Mitigation Plan because of the unique characteristics of the service territory and operations of VPU, including lack of wildfire fuel sources, and distance from any designated elevated fire- threat areas. High Fire-Threat District In coordination with the California Municipal Utilities Association, VPU participated in the development of the CPUC’s Fire-Threat Map,7 which defines a statewide High Fire-Threat District (HFTD). In the map development process, VPU reviewed the proposed boundaries of the High Fire-Threat District and confirmed that, based on local conditions and historical fire data, all of VPU’s service territory was properly excluded. Design and Construction Standards VPU’s electric facilities are designed and constructed to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or industry standard. VPU treats CPUC General Orders (GO) 95 and 128 as a key industry standard for design and construction standards for overhead and underground electrical facilities. VPU meets or exceeds all standards in GO 95 and GO 128. Additionally, VPU monitors and follows, as appropriate, the National Electric Safety Code. 8. Vegetation Management Due to the industrial nature of the City of Vernon, there is very little risk of vegetation igniting a wildfire, or impeding Vernon Public Utilities’ services. VPU’s service territory neither contains nor is adjacent to any wildlands or elevate fire-threat areas and thus, there is no risk of igniting wildfires. 8.1. City of Vernon Urban Forest is comprised of approximately 1,200 trees, which are maintained and are pruned annually by a contracted Urban Forest Management 7 Adopted by CPUC Decision 17-12-024. . . Item 7 Page 15 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 8 Service company. Tree conditions are managed regularly in an asset management system, and routine maintenance occurs on an annual basis. 8.2. Substations require bare ground for the safe operation of high voltage equipment. Electric Operators monitor substations, switchyards, and other electric facilities on a daily basis and remove invasive weeds and other vegetation as necessary. This may be accomplished by pulling the vegetation, pruning, or spraying with an herbicide such as glyphosate. 8.3. VPU meets or exceeds the minimum industry standard vegetation management practices. For distribution level facilities, VPU meets: (1) Public Resources Code section 4292; (2) Public Resources Code section 4293; (3) GO 95 Rule 35; and (4) the GO 95 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule 35. These standards require significantly increased clearances in the High Fire-Threat District. The recommended time-of- trim guidelines do not establish a mandatory standard, but instead, provide useful guidance to utilities. GO 95, Rule 35, Table 1 Case Type of Clearance Trolley Contact, Feeder and Span Wires, 0-5kv Supply Conductors and Supply Cables, 750 - 22,500 Volts Supply Conductors and Supply Cables, 22.5 - 300 kV Supply Conductors and Supply Cables, 300 - 550 kV (mm) 13 Radial clearance of bare line conductors from tree branches or foliage 18 inches 18 inches ¼ Pin Spacing ½ Pin Spacing 14 Radial clearance of bare line conductors from vegetation in the Fire-Threat District 18 inches 48 inches 48 inches 120 inches . . Item 7 Page 16 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 9 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule 35 The radial clearances shown below are recommended minimum clearances that should be established, at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts where practicable. Reasonable vegetation management practices may make it advantageous for the purposes of public safety or service reliability to obtain greater clearances than those listed below to ensure compliance until the next scheduled maintenance. Each utility may determine and apply additional appropriate clearances beyond clearances listed below, which take into consideration various factors, including: line operating voltage, length of span, line sag, planned maintenance cycles, location of vegetation within the span, species type, experience with particular species, vegetation growth rate and characteristics, vegetation management standards and best practices, local climate, elevation, fire risk, and vegetation trimming requirements that are applicable to State Responsibility Area lands pursuant to Public Resource Code Sections 4102 and 4293. Voltage of Lines Case 13 Case 14 Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 2,400 or more volts, but less than 72,000 volts 4 feet 12 feet Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 72,000 or more volts, but less than 110,000 volts 6 feet 20 feet Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 110,000 or more volts, but less than 300,000 volts 10 feet 30 feet Radial clearances for any conductor of a line operating at 300,000 or more volts 15 feet 30 feet 9. Inspections VPU meets or exceeds the minimum inspection requirements provided in CPUC GO 165 and CPUC GO 95, Rule 18. Pursuant to these rules, utilities inspect electric facilities in the High Fire-Threat District more frequently than the other areas of its service territory. As described above, VPU currently does not have any overhead powerlines located within, or near the High Fire-Threat District within the CPUC’s Fire-Threat Map but still maintains compliance with the inspection requirements as a best business practice. VPU performs intrusive pole inspections and has a pole replacement priority and schedule program to remove potential pole failure hazards, even though there is no significant native vegetation below VPU’s overhead distribution lines. . . Item 7 Page 17 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 10 VPU staff uses their knowledge of the specific environmental and geographical conditions of VPU’s service territory to determine if any particular areas require more frequent inspections. If VPU staff discovers a facility in need of repair that is owned by an entity other than VPU, VPU will issue a notice of repair to the facility owner and work to ensure that necessary repairs are completed promptly. In accordance with CPUC GO165, VPU annually reports and publicly posts its inspection data to its website under regulatory reports.8 Publicly posted information includes the number of patrols, detailed overhead and underground inspections, and instrusive inspections. 10. De-energization Protocols 10.1. Reclosing Policy Due to the low wildfire threat in VPU’s service territory, VPU does not disable re-closers due to anticipated wildfires. VPU does not have a formal procedure identified for disabling re-closers. VPU will continue to assess the wildfire threat and will develop a procedure as needed. 10.2. De-energization Electrical outages can adversely affect electrical system equipment, customer production and equipment, devices vital to public health and safety such as lighting, traffic signals, wells and chlorinators and can cause disruption to critical communication n etworks. Due to Vernon’s low wildfire risk profile, VPU is not adopting wildfire specific protocols for de-energizing any portions of its electric distribution system. VPU will re-evaluate the need to pre-emptively shut off power due to fire-threat conditions in future updates to this Wildfire Mitigation Plan. 8 https://www.cityofvernon.org/government/public-utilities/regulatory-reports . . Item 7 Page 18 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 11 11. Customer Notification Procedure While VPU has a low risk of igniting a wildfire, VPU and its customers may be subject to a wildfire threat to a major shared transmission line(s) that impacts the statewide grid or parts of it- creating a resource shortage for the utilities that rely on the resources the line(s) provides. VPU proactively communicates to customers and key stakeholders through multiple channels about preparing for potential curtailments, and the power restoration process. VPU recognizes that many entities and individuals are particularly vulnerable during extended power outages and makes every effort to provide up-to-date information to these populations prior to, during, and after an event. VPU’s Customer Service Center, Key Accounts staff, social media and CityofVernon.org will provide ongoing and available resources for communication and education for the overall customer base. Key stakeholders, federal, state, and local elected officials, City and County executive staff and first responders are also contacted via a variety of channels and personnel. VPU has specific personnel assigned to elected officials and agencies, and to critical customers including water and telecommunications utilities, potentially affected by an outage to a major shared transmission line. Any communications by VPU during an active emergency, such as wildfire, will be in accordance with California’s Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and will be at the direction of the entity responsible for disseminating information about the emergency. 12. Restoration of Service Due to Vernon’s low wildfire risk profile, VPU is not adopting wildfire specific protocols for restoration of service after de-energizing its electric distribution system. General Steps to Restoration of Service are: Patrol. VPU crews patrol the line to look for vegetation in lines and any obvious damage that may prevent safe energization. . . Item 7 Page 19 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 12 Repair. During patrol, crews look for potential damage to the lines and poles. Where equipment damage is found, additional crews are dispatched with new materials to repair or replace damaged equipment. Test. Once the lines and poles are safe to operate, crews test the infrastructure by closing the fuse or breaker to re-energize the line segment. Restore. Power is restored, and the outage communication system provides notification of power restoration to customers. . . Item 7 Page 20 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 13 13. Evaluation Metrics This section provides the metrics used to measure the performance of the Plan and outlined programs. 13.1. Metrics and Assumptions for Measuring Plan Performance VPU will track three metrics to measure the performance of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan: (1) number of fire ignitions; (2) wires down within the service territory; and (3) outage caused by trees. Metric 1: Fire Ignitions For purposes of this metric, a Fire Ignition is defined as follows: • VPU facility was associated with the fire; • The fire was self-propagating and of a material other than electrical and/or communication facilities; • The resulting fire traveled greater than one linear meter from the ignition point; and • VPU has knowledge that the fire occurred. In future Wildfire Mitigation Plans, VPU will provide the number of Fire Ignitions that occurred that were less than 5 acres in size. Any fires greater than 5 acres will be individually described. YEAR Number of Fire Ignitions 2019 0 2020 0 2021 0 2022 0 2023 0 2024 0 Metric 2: Wires Down The second metric is the number of distribution wires downed within VPU’s service territory. (VPU does not own or operate any transmission lines.) For purposes of this metric, a Wires Down event includes any instance where an electric primary distribution conductor falls to the ground, or on to a foreign object. As VPU does not own or operate . . Item 7 Page 21 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 14 any transmission lines or own/operate distribution lines in the High Fire-Threat District, reporting of Wires Down is limited to local distribution outside of the High Fire-Threat District. VPU will not normalize this metric by excluding unusual events, such as severe storms. Instead, VPU will supplement this metric with a qualitative description of any such unusual events. YEAR Number of Wires Down 2019 0 2020 0 2021 0 2022 0 2023 0 2024 2 Metric 3: Outage Caused by Trees The third metric is the number of distribution outages caused by trees within VPU’s service territory. (VPU does not own or operate any transmission lines.) For purposes of this metric, a tree-related outage event includes any instance where service on an electric primary distribution circuit is interrupted by contact with a tree or vegetation. As VPU does not own or operate any transmission lines or own/operate distribution lines in the High Fire-Threat District, reporting of tree-related outages is limited to local distribution outside of the High Fire-Threat District. VPU will not normalize this metric by excluding unusual events, such as severe storms. Instead, VPU will supplement this metric with a qualitative description of any such unusual events. YEAR Number of Tree Outages 2019 0 2020 0 2021 1 2022 0 2023 2 2024 0 . . Item 7 Page 22 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 15 14. Impact of Metrics on Plan Due to VPU’s extremely-low risk wildfire circumstances, VPU anticipates that there will be relatively limited data gathered through these metrics. However, as the data collection history increases, VPU will be able to identify if any areas of its operations and service territory are disproportionately impacted. VPU will then evaluate potential improvements in future updates to this Plan including the use of additional metrics. 15. Monitoring and Auditing the Plan This Wildfire Mitigation Plan will be reviewed annually and will include an assessment of the Plan programs and performance. Annual updates and triennial comprehensive revisions shall be publicly presented and approved by minute order of the City Council and adopted by resolution. 15.1. Identifying and Correcting Deficiencies in the Plan At any point in time, when deficiencies are identified, the Utilities Operations Manager or his/her delegates are responsible for correcting the deficiencies. 15.2. Monitoring the Effectiveness of Inspections VPU’s Utilities Operations Manager will be responsible for monitoring and auditing the targets specified in the Plan to confirm that the objectives of the Plan are met. 16. Independent Evaluator Public Utilities Code section 8387(c) requires VPU to contract with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan. The independent evaluator must issue a report that is posted to the City of Vernon’s website. This report must also be presented to the Vernon City Council at a public meeting. VPU participated in a public request for proposals, to identify the best qualified independent evaluator to assess the comprehensiveness of VPU’s Wildfire Mitigation . . Item 7 Page 23 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 16 Plan. VPU contracted with Dudek & Associates, a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure. Dudek’s Independent Evaluation is attached in Appendix A of this Plan. The independent evaluator’s report is posted to the City of Vernon’s website and has been presented to Vernon’s City Council at a noticed public meeting. 17. Acronym Glossary AB (Assembly Bill) CAISO (California Independent System Operation) CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) CUEA (California Utilities Emergency Association) ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) FRAP (Fire Resource and Assessment Program) GHG (Greenhouse gas) GIS (Geographic Information System) GO (General Order) KV (Kilovolt) KWH (Kilowatt Hours) MW (Mega Watts) O&M (Operations & Maintenance) EOC (Emergency Operations Centers) OES (Office of Emergency Services) PUC (Public Utilities Code) SB (Senate Bill) SEMS (Standardized Emergency Management System) SME (Subject Matter Expert) T&D (Transmission and Distribution) WMP (Wildfire Mitigation Plan) . . Item 7 Page 24 of 25 VERNON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 20242025 Page 17 Appendix A: Independent Evaluation of Vernon Plan . . Item 7 Page 25 of 25 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Todd Dusenberry, General Manager of Public Utilities Department:Public Utilities Submitted by:Adriana Ramos, Senior Management Analyst Subject Services Agreement with Nalco Company LLC Recommendation A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Service Agreement with Nalco Company LLC, in substantially the same form as submitted, to provide chemical water treatment services for a total amount not to exceed $913,408.80, for a three-year term; and B. Authorize a contingency amount of fifteen percent (15%) or $137,011.32 in the event of any price adjustments or other market factors, and grant authority to the City Administrator to approve and execute amendments up to the contingency amount, if necessary. Background The Malburg Generating Station (MGS) requires chemical water treatment services that include chemical supply, chemical program oversight, and training for staff. MGS utilizes recycled treated water as its primary source of raw water for all operational processes. The proper application of chemical treatments maximizes unit efficiency and availability by minimizing scale, corrosion, fouling, and microbiological growth, which can result in decreased efficiency in power plant systems and components. The City has engaged Nalco Company LLC (Nalco) for the procurement of Chemical Water Treatment Services. On June 21, 2022, the City Council approved a three-year Services Agreement with Nalco for chemical water treatment services. The current agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2025. As per Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Section 3.32.080, on April 17, 2025, staff issued a request for Proposals (RFP) to seek proposals from qualified firms to provide chemical water treatment Services for MGS. The RFP was advertised on the City’s Planet Bids platform. The scope of services encompasses supplying chemical products, developing a chemical program, and training City personnel on the implementation and upkeep of the water treatment systems. Proposal packages were received from three firms by the May 5, 2025 deadline. A qualified panel thoroughly examined the proposals based on qualifications (40%), cost (30%), references (20%), and responsiveness to the RFP (10%). Based on the evaluation process, the proposal submitted by Nalco demonstrated a combination of expertise, understanding, experience, and a comprehensive approach that was best suited to fulfill the scope of services outlined in the RFP. The proposal submitted by Nalco ranked the highest score across the panel and was, therefore, deemed most qualified. Nalco specializes in solutions for water and process management, and it is the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of specialty water treatment chemicals. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Services Agreement with Nalco for chemical water treatment services for a total amount not to exceed $913,408.80, which includes estimated sales taxes of $86,794.50. Additionally, staff recommends a contingency amount of fifteen percent (15%) or $137,011.32, to cover any price adjustments or market changes, for a combined total not to exceed $1,050,420.12. Pursuant to VMC Section 3.32.030(A), City Council approval is required for the proposed agreement, as the total value of the contract exceeds $100,000. . . Item 8 Page 1 of 2 The proposed Services Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office. Fiscal Impact The fiscal impact is not-to-exceed $1,050,420.12. Sufficient funds are available in the Electric Fund, Malburg Generating Station, Chemicals, Account No. 055-050-586-520235 for FY 2025- 26, and will be budgeted in subsequent years. Attachments 1. Services Agreement with Nalco Company LLC . . Item 8 Page 2 of 2 SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND NALCO COMPANY LLC FOR CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE MALBURG GENERATING STATION COVER PAGE Contractor: Nalco Company LLC Responsible Principal of Contractor: Scott Isherwood, District Manager Notice Information - Contractor: Nalco Company LLC 1601 W. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL 60563-1198 Attention: General Counsel, Industrial Sector Telephone: (509) 431-5062 Notice Information - City: City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Attention: Todd Dusenberry, General Manager Telephone: (323) 583-8811 ext. 579 Commencement Date: July 1, 2025 Termination Date: June 30, 2028 Consideration: Total not to exceed $913,408.80 (includes all applicable sales tax); and more particularly described in Exhibit B Records Retention Period Three (3) years, pursuant to Section 11.20 . . Item 8 Page 1 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 2 of 24 ______________________ SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND NALCO COMPANY LLC FOR CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT FOR THE MALBURG GENERATING STATION This Agreement is made between the City of Vernon, a California charter City and California municipal corporation (“City”), and Nalco Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Contractor”). The City and Contractor agree as follows: 1.0 EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTOR. City agrees to engage Contractor to perform the services as hereinafter set forth as authorized by the City Council on July 1, 2025. 2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES. 2.1 Contractor shall perform all work necessary to complete the services set forth in the City’s Request for Proposals issued on or about April 16, 2025, and titled RFP for Chemical Water Treatment for the Malburg Generating Station, and Contractor's proposal to the City ("Proposal") dated May 5, 2025, Exhibit “A”, a copy which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement by reference. 2.2 All services shall be performed to the reasonable satisfaction of City. 2.3 All services shall be performed in a competent, professional, and reasonably satisfactory manner in accordance with the prevailing industry standards for such services. 3.0 PERSONNEL. 3.1 Contractor represents that it employs, or will employ, at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the services under this Agreement. 3.2 Contractor shall not subcontract any services to be performed by it under this Agreement without prior written approval of City. 3.3 All of the services required hereunder will be performed by Contractor or by City approved subcontractors. Contractor, and all personnel engaged in the work, shall be fully qualified and authorized or permitted under State and local law to perform such services and shall be subject to approval by the City. . . Item 8 Page 2 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 3 of 24 ______________________ 4.0 TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2025, and it shall continue until June 30, 2028, unless terminated at an earlier date pursuant to the provisions thereof. 5.0 COMPENSATION AND FEES. 5.1 Contractor has established rates for the City of Vernon which are comparable to and do not exceed the best rates offered to other governmental entities in and around Los Angeles County for the same services. For satisfactory and timely performance of the services, the City will pay Contractor in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 5.2 Contractor's grand total compensation for the entire term of this Agreement, shall not exceed $913,408.80 without the prior authorization of the City, as appropriate, and written amendment of this Agreement. Contractor will provide notice to City if the limit is approached. In the event that the parties are not able to agree to amendment to adjusts the limit, Contractor shall be free to cease performing when the limit is reached. 5.3 Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all necessary and incidental labor, material, supplies, facilities, equipment , and transportation which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. Materials shall be of the highest quality. The above Agreement fee shall include all staff time and all clerical, administrative, overhead, insurance, reproduction, telephone, air travel, auto rental, subsistence, and all related costs and expenses. 5.4 City shall reimburse Contractor only for those costs or expenses specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in writing in advance by City. Unless otherwise approved, such costs shall be limited and include nothing more than the following costs incurred by Contractor: 5.4.1 The actual costs of subcontractors for performance of any of the services that Contractor agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement, which have been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with this Agreement. 5.4.2 Approved reproduction charges. . . Item 8 Page 3 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 4 of 24 ______________________ 5.4.3 Actual costs and/or other costs and/or payments specifically authorized in advance in writing and incurred by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. 5.5 Contractor shall not receive any compensation for extra work performed without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, “extra work” means any work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the time of execution of this Agreement but which the Contractor has agreed to accept and is reasonably able to provide with its staffing for the City site. Compensation for any authorized extra work shall be paid in accordance with the payment schedule as set forth in Exhibit “B,” if the extra work has been approved by the City. 5.6 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Contractor shall obtain, at Contractor’s sole cost and expense, such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes (other than sales or use taxes, which will be invoiced as a separate item ), plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and which arise from or are necessary for the performance of the Services by this Agreement. Contractor will not be responsible for any licenses or permits associated with the City’s operation of its facilities. 6.0 PAYMENT. 6.1 As scheduled services are completed, Contractor shall submit to the City an invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses, and authorized extra work actually performed or incurred according to said schedule. 6.2 Each such invoice shall state the basis for the amount invoiced, including a detailed description of the services completed, the number of hours spent, reimbursable expenses incurred and any extra work performed. 6.3 Contractor shall also submit a progress report with each invoice . . Item 8 Page 4 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 5 of 24 ______________________ that describes in reasonable detail the services and the extra work, if any, performed in the immediately preceding calendar month. 6.4 Contractor understands and agrees that invoices which lack sufficient detail to measure performance will be returned and not processed for payment. 6.5 City will pay Contractor the amount invoiced within thirty (30) days after the City approves the invoice. 6.6 Payment of such invoices shall be payment in full for all services, authorized costs, and authorized extra work covered by that invoice. 7.0 CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY. City shall cooperate with Contractor as may be reasonably necessary for Contractor to perform its services; and will give any required decisions as promptly as practicable so as to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of Contractor's services. 8.0 COORDINATION OF SERVICES. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants, and other staff at all reasonable times. 9.0 INDEMNITY. Contractor agrees to indemnify City, its officers, elected officials, employees and agents against, and will hold and save each of them harmless from, any and all actions, suits, claims, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities for injury to persons or damages to tangible property (herein “claims or liabilities”), including but not limited to professional negligence, tha t are asserted or claimed by third party to the extent arising out of or in connection with negligence or willful misconduct in the work, operations or activities of Contractor, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or arising from the acts or omissions of Contractor hereunder, except to the extent such claims or liabilities arise from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers, elected officials, agents or employees. 10.0 INSURANCE. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the . . Item 8 Page 5 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 6 of 24 ______________________ Contractor, its agents, representative, or employees. The policies shall state that they afford primary coverage. 10.1 Automobile Liability Insurance – Primary insurance coverage shall be written on ISO Business Auto coverage form for all owned, hired, and non -owned automobiles or any auto. The policy shall have a combined single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). If Contractor is transporting one or more non - employee passengers in the performance of the services, the automobile liability policy shall have a combined single limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000). If Contractor owns no autos, a hired, non-owned auto endorsement to the General Liability policy is acceptable. 10.1.1 Contractor agrees to subrogate automobile liability resulting from performance under this agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the City, and its respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses, damages, injuries and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees (“Claims”), which are attributable to any act or omission by the Contractor under the performance of the services. The City of Vernon, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insureds and, under the Contractors’ policy, there shall be a waiver of subrogation, and the policy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance. All grants of additional insured and primary non-contributory status, and all waivers of subrogation, are subject to the contractor’s indemnification obligations included in this agreement. 10.2 Commercial General Liability Insurance – Contractor shall carry General Liability Insurance covering all operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor providing coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars . . Item 8 Page 6 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 7 of 24 ______________________ ($2,000,000) general aggregate limit written on an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Comprehensive General Liability "occurrence" Form CG 00 01 or its equivalent for coverage on an occurrence basis. The City of Vernon, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of the Contractor's performance of this Agreement. The additional insured coverage under the Contractor’s policy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance. The policy shall be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation. 10.2.1 If Contractor intends to employ other contractors as part of the services rendered, the City must approve and will establish the appropriate insurance requirements. 10.2.2 Contractor agrees to subrogate General Liability resulting from performance under this agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the City, and its respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses, damages, injuries and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees (“Claims”), which are caused by negligence or willful misconduct of the Contractor under the performance of the services. 10.3 Professional Errors and Omissions Coverage in a sum of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), where such risk is applicable. Applicable aggregate must be identified and claims history provided to determine amounts remaining under the aggregates. Contractor shall maintain such coverage for at least one (1) year after the termination of this agreement. 10.4 Umbrella Liability Insurance – An umbrella (over primary) may be used to comply with limits or other primary coverage requirements. When used, the umbrella policy shall apply to bodily injury/property damage and personal injury/advertising injury and shall include a “dropdown” provision providing primary coverage for any liability not covered by the primary policy. The umbrella policy shall have no additional exclusion or coverage difference from the primary policy. The coverage shall also apply to . . Item 8 Page 7 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 8 of 24 ______________________ automobile liability. 10.5 Workers’ Compensation/Employers Liability - Contractor shall comply with the applicable sections of the California Labor Code concerning workers' compensation for injuries on the job. Compliance is accomplished in one of the following manners: 10.5.1 Provide a copy of the permissive self-insurance certificate approved by the State of California; or 10.5.2 Secure and maintain in force a policy of workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident. The policy shall be endorsed to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from performance of this Agreement or 10.5.3 If Contractor has no employees, it may certify or warrant to the City that it does not currently have any employees or individuals who are defined as “employees” under the Labor Code, and the requirement for Workers’ Compensation coverage will be waived by completing the waiver form provided by the City. 10.6 If Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. 10.7 Each insurance policy included in this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. 10.8 Insurance shall be placed with insurers with an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-VIII. Any policies written on a claims-based basis must include a minimum of a 3-year tail. 10.9 Prior to the commencement of performance, Contractor shall furnish City with a certificate of insurance for each policy. Each certificate is to be signed by a . . Item 8 Page 8 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 9 of 24 ______________________ person authorized by that insurer to evidence coverage on its behalf. The certificate(s) must be in an Acord form approved by City. City may require complete, certified copies of any or all policies upon request. 10.10 Failure to maintain required insurance at all times shall constitute a default and material breach. In such event, Contractor shall immediately notify City and cease all performance under this Agreement until further directed by the City. In the absence of satisfactory insurance coverage, City may, at its option: (a) procure insurance with collection rights for premiums, attorney's fees, and costs against Contractor by way of set-off or recoupment from sums due to Contractor, at City's option; (b) immediately terminate this Agreement and seek damages from the Agreement resulting from said breach; or (c) self-insure the risk, with all damages and costs incurred, by judgment, settlement or otherwise, including attorney's fees and costs, being collectible from Contractor, by way of set-off or recoupment from any sums due to Contractor. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, all grants of additional insured and primary and non-contributory status are subject to Contractor’s indemnification obligations included in this Agreement, and all waivers of subrogation shall not extend to damages that are caused by negligence or willful misconduct of the City or any other Additional Insureds. 11.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 11.1 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. 11.1.1 It is understood that in the performance of the services herein provided for, Contractor shall be, and is, an independent contractor, and is not an agent, officer or employee of City and shall furnish such services in its own manner and method except as required by this Agreement, or any applicable statute, rule, or regulation. Further, Contractor has and shall retain the right to exercise full control over the employment, direction, compensation and discharge of all persons employed by Contractor in the performance of the services hereunder. City assumes no liability for Contractor’s actions and performance, nor assumes responsibility for taxes, bonds, payments, or other commitments, implied or explicit, by or for Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and save City harmless from . . Item 8 Page 9 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 10 of 24 ______________________ all matters relating to the payment of its employees, subcontractors and independent contractors, including compliance with social security, withholding and all other wages, salaries, benefits, taxes, exactions, and regulations of any nature whatsoever. 11.1.2 Contractor acknowledges that Contractor and any subcontractors, agents or employees employed by Contractor shall not, under any circumstances, be considered employees of the City, and that they shall not be entitled to any of the benefits or rights afforded employees of City, including, but not limited to, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, Public Employees Retirement System benefits, or health, life, dental, long-term disability or workers' compensation insurance benefits. 11.2 CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT. Except as the City may authorize in writing, Contractor and its subcontractors shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of or bind the City in any capacity whatsoever as agents or otherwise. 11.3 OWNERSHIP OF WORK. All documents and materials furnished by the City to Contractor shall remain the property of the City and shall be returned to the City upon termination of this Agreement. All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, computer tapes, floppy disks and printouts, studies, memoranda, computation sheets , and other documents prepared by Contractor in furtherance of the work shall be the sole property of City and shall be delivered to City whenever requested at no additional cost to the City. Contractor shall keep such documents and materials on file and available for audit by the City for at least three (3) years after completion or earlier termination of this Agreement. Contractor may make duplicate copies of such materials and documents for its own files or for such other purposes as may be authorized in writing by the City. 11.4 CORRECTION OF WORK. Contractor shall promptly correct any defective, inaccurate or incomplete tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work, without additional cost to the City. The performance or acceptance of services furnished by Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to correct subsequently discovered defects, inaccuracy, or incompleteness. 11.5 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS. Contractor shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Contractor, when requested, shall furnish . . Item 8 Page 10 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 11 of 24 ______________________ clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Contractor occurs, then Contractor shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design drawings, estimates and other Contractor professional services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the reasonable satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction. The goods and services do not cover, and Contractor makes no warranties with respect to, water system biohazards from waterborne pathogens, including but not limited to Legionella bacteria. Contractor shall not be liable for any failure caused by City’s f ailure to follow Contractor’s written instructions. CONTRACTOR DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 11.6 WAIVER. The City's waiver of any term, condition, breach, or default of this Agreement shall not be considered to be a waiver of any other term, condition, default or breach, nor of a subsequent breach of the one waived. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provi sion of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and executed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. 11.7 SUCCESSORS. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and/or assigns. 11.8 NO ASSIGNMENT. Contractor shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the City and approval by the City Attorney, which may be withheld in the City's sole discretion. Any unauthorized assignment or transfer shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach by the Contractor of its obligations under this Agreement. No . . Item 8 Page 11 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 12 of 24 ______________________ assignment shall release the original parties from their obligations or otherwise constitute a novation. 11.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, which are, as amended from time to time, incorporated herein and applicable to the performance hereof. Violation of any law material to performance of this Agreement shall entitle the City to terminate the Agreement and otherwise pursue its remedies. Further, if the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules, and regulations Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. 11.10 ATTORNEY'S FEES. If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled. 11.11 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DISCLAIMER, LIABILITY CAP. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN OR OTHERWISE, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES. EXCEPT FOR DAMAGES WHICH ARISE OR RESULT FROM FRAUD OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR OR ANY OF ITS SUBCONTRACTORS, CONTRACTOR´S AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED 200% OF THE TOTAL PAYMENTS MADE BY CITY IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE ALLEGED INJURY; DAMAGE OR CLAIM; EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT DAMAGES TO TANGIBLE PROPERTY OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH ARE CAUSED BY CONTRACTOR´S FRAUD OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. 11.12 CONTRACTOR-OWNED EQUIPMENT TERMS. The additional terms and conditions applicable to Contractor-owned equipment provided to City on a rental or usage basis and the additional terms applicable to Contractor’s digital programs are set forth in Exhibit E. . . Item 8 Page 12 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 13 of 24 ______________________ 11.13 INTERPRETATION. 11.13.1 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be deemed an agreement and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Contractor agrees that the State and Federal courts which sit in the State of California shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all controversies and disputes arising hereunder, and submits to the jurisdiction thereof. 11.13.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, representations, understandings, correspondence, documentation, and agreements (written or oral). 11.13.3 Written Amendment. This Agreement may only be changed by written amendment executed by Contractor and the City Administrator or other authorized representative of the City, subject to any requisite authorization by the City Council. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this Agreement shall be of no force or effect. 11.13.4 Severability. If any provision in this Agreement is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect as fully as though such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable portion had never been part of this Agreement. 11.13.5 Order of Precedence. In case of conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms contained in any document attached as an Exhibit or otherwise incorporated by reference, the terms of this Agreement shall strictly prevail. The terms of the City’s Request for Proposals shall control over the Contractor’s Proposal. 11.13.6 Construction. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. . . Item 8 Page 13 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 14 of 24 ______________________ There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party b y virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 11.14 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is strictly of the essence of this agreement and each and every covenant, term, and provision hereof. 11.15 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTOR. The Contractor hereby represents and warrants to the City that the Contractor has the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and its execution of this Agreement has been duly authorized. 11.16 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Any dispute for under $25,000 arising out of or relating to the negotiation, construction, performance, non -performance, breach, or any other aspect of this Agreement, shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association at Los Angeles, California and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The City does not waive its right to object to the timeliness or sufficiency of any claim filed or required to be filed against the City and reserves the right to conduct full discovery. 11.17 NOTICES. Any notice or demand to be given by one party to the other must be given in writing and by personal delivery or prepaid first-class, registered or certified mail, addressed as follows. Notice simply to the City of Vernon or any other City department is not adequate notice. If to the City: City of Vernon Attention: Todd Dusenberry, General Manager 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 If to the Contractor: Nalco Company LLC Scott Isherwood, District Manager 1601 W. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL 60563-1198 . . Item 8 Page 14 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 15 of 24 ______________________ Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery, if personally delivered, or, if mailed, upon receipt, or upon expiration of three (3) business days from the date of posting, whichever is earlier. Either party may change the address at which it desires to receive notice upon giving written notice of such request to the other party. 11.18 NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of City and Contractor and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right or remedy in, under, or to this Agreement. 11.19 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (Without Cause). City may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time, for any cause or without cause, upon 30 calendar days' written notice to Contractor. Contractor may terminate for convenience upon 6 months prior written notice. If the Agreement is thus terminated by City for reasons other than Contractor's failure to perform its obligations, City shall pay Contractor a prorated amount based on the services satisfactorily completed and accepted prior to the effective date of termination. Such payment shall be Contractor's exclusive remedy for termination without cause. 11.20 DEFAULT. In the event either party materially defaults in its obligations hereunder, the other party may declare a default and terminate this Agreement by written notice to the defaulting party. The notice shall specify the basis for the default. The Agreement shall terminate unless such default is cured before the effective date of termination stated in such notice, which date shall be no sooner than 30 days after the date of the notice. In case of default by Contractor, the City reserves the right to procure the goods or services from other sources and to hold the Contractor responsible for any excess costs occasioned to the City thereby. Contractor shall not be held accountable for additional costs incurred due to delay or default as a result of Force Majeure. Contractor must notify the City immediately upon knowing that non - performance or delay will apply to this Agreement as a result of Force Majeure. At that time Contractor is to submit in writing a Recovery Plan for this Agreement. If the Recovery Plan is not acceptable to the City or not received within 30 days of the . . Item 8 Page 15 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 16 of 24 ______________________ necessary notification of Force Majeure default, then the City may cancel this order in its entirety at no cost to the City, owing only for goods and services completed to that point. 11.21 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. Termination for cause shall relieve the terminating party of further liability or responsibility under this Agreement, including the payment of money, except for payment for services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the service of the notice of termination, and except for reimbursement of (1) any payments made by the City for service not subsequently performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, and (2) direct costs incurred by the City in obtaining substitute performance. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require, at no additional cost to City, that Contractor provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request. 11.21.1 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated. 11.22 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS. The City, or its authorized auditors or representatives, shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of the Contractor's records to the extent the City deems necessary to ensure it is receiving all money to which it is entitled under the Agreement and/or is paying only the amounts to which Contractor is properly entitled under the Agreement or for other purposes relating to the Agreement. The Contractor shall maintain and preserve all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination of the Agreement. Upon request, Contractor shall promptly deliver the records to the City of Vernon. 11.23 CONFLICT. Contractor hereby represents, warrants, and certifies that no member, officer, or employee of the Contractor is a director, officer, or employee . . Item 8 Page 16 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 17 of 24 ______________________ of the City of Vernon, or a member of any of its boards, commissions, or committees, except to the extent permitted by law. 11.24 HEADINGS. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. 11.25 ENFORCEMENT OF WAGE AND HOUR LAWS. Eight hours labor constitutes a legal day's work. The Contractor, or subcontractor, if any, shall forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of this Agreement by the respective Contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Sections 1810 through 1815 of the California Labor Code as a penalty paid to the City; provided, however, work performed by employees of contractors in excess of 8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 1½ times the basic rate of pay. 11.26 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES. Contractor certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Agreement, it and any other parties with whom it may subcontract shall adhere to equal employment opportunity practices to assure that applicants, employees and recipients of service are treated equally and are not discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, age, medical condition, sexual orientation or marital status. Contractor further certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities. Contractor further agrees to comply with The Equal Employment Opportunity Practices provisions as set forth in Exhibit “C”. [Signatures Begin on Next Page]. . . Item 8 Page 17 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 18 of 24 ______________________ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Commencement Date stated on the cover page. City of Vernon, a California charter City and California municipal corporation By: ____________________________ Brian Saeki, City Administrator Nalco Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: Name: Title: ATTEST: _______________________________ Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk By: Name: Title: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ Zaynah N. Moussa, City Attorney . . Item 8 Page 18 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 19 of 24 ______________________ EXHIBIT A CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL . . Item 8 Page 19 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 3 Executive Summary/Introduction Nalco Water greatly appreciates the opportunity to provide a proposal for specialty chemicals and services for the City of Vernon’s Malburg Generating Station (MGS). Nalco’s business model is based on creating and maintaining value (CMV) for our customers. By focusing on our customer’s Key Business Drivers and aligning our projects and service plans to apply to those key drivers. Every aspect of how we do business, from ensuring the product is properly made, delivered professionally, and used in the most cost-effective manner is done to provide a business partnership with our customers that will EXCEED THEIR EXPECTATIONS. In the proposal we have summarized the treatment program based on the specifications supplied in the City of Vernon RFP. • All pricing listed in the following proposal is valid for a minimum of 90 days. • The estimated annual cost for the specialty treatment chemicals as based upon 2023/2024 historical capacity factors, is $86,481.48. The detailed breakdown of these chemicals for the MGS facility is located within the report. • The estimated costs for commodity chemistry is $173,468.62. See the proposal for details. • Our proposal includes the installation and lease of a NEW 3DTrasar All-In-One controller for monitoring and control of the tower chemistry. This controller has all the features of the NextGen controller currently being used with the addition of a Real Time Deposit Monitor, which will provide an additional level of protection from scale or microbiological challenges. The AIO controller provides connectivity and security, as well as the 24/7 system monitoring, automated reporting, and alarm service you have been using at a rate of $1,000 per month. • The proposal includes access to the City of Vernon’s unique Ecolab3D web site where Nalco reports, site-specific documentation (Program Administration Manual, etc.), SDS’s, and other information can be found 24/7. This includes the use of Nalco’s web-based Ecolab3D E-data management system for the recording of site water chemistry, inventory, and equipment logs. This service is customized to meet any of your site sampling and logging needs. There is a charge of $324/month for this service. • The estimated annual value of routine offsite analytical testing, including legionella testing is estimated at $7,858. Nalco is proposing to include these tests at no charge to the City of Vernon. Not only have we provided a very competitive program, but Nalco is also uniquely positioned to continue supporting the City of Vernon with any subsequent design changes/alterations with our broad engineering support and plant modeling capabilities. We look forward to presenting our capabilities and discussing this proposal with you. Chris Buchholz Zach Kahalioumi Scott Isherwood Area Manager Field Service Rep District Manager (510) 207-1666 (281) 318-9863 (509) 431-5062 cbuchholz@ecolab.com Zachary.kahalioumi@ecolab.com skisherwood@ecolab.com . . Item 8 Page 20 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 4 Support Personnel and Service The Nalco Representative We strive to hire and develop the best people. The Nalco Water logo represents a network of employees all focused on helping customers achieve a return on their investment with Nalco. Following are characteristics of a Nalco representative: professional, problem-solver and problem preventer. A network of experts in customer service, product development, environmental compliance, analytical and metallurgical testing, process simulation, automation technology, chemical handling, operator training, and more, backs up every Nalco representative. Local Representatives for the City of Vernon Following is a summary of team members who have direct responsibility for the successful implementation and operation of the chemical treatment programs for the Malburg Generating Station. These individuals will have support from the entire Nalco organization. Nalco is the largest manufacturer and marketer of specialty water treatment chemicals in the world, with numerous highly trained technical engineers and support personnel. The professional support you will receive from Nalco is extensive and forms the foundation of water management programs you will receive. The following summaries present information on the primary members of the Nalco Water team. Area Manager: Chris Buchholz Residence: Pleasant Hill, CA Current Assignment: Area Manager Education: University of Washington Degree: B.S Mechanical Engineering Years with Nalco: 30 years Provided oversight, service, and engineering support during the construction and startup of seven (7) different Combined Cycle plants in the Bay Area. Currently provides water treatment service to nine (9) different combined cycle plants in the Bay Area and Southern California. Extensive experience in the Power Industry working with over 25 different combined cycle plants in California over the last 30 years. Customer References Jon Santibanes - O&M Manager Crockett Cogen - jon.Santibanes@ethosenergy.com Ron Pagtalonia - Assistant Plant Manager PIC Berkeley Cogen - ronald.pagtalonia@picgroupinc.com Jermaine Woodall - Plant Manager High Desert Power - jwoodall@mrpgenco.com Josh Harris - Senior Plant Manager PG&E Colusa Gen Station- joshua.harris@pge.com Doug Welch - Chem Tech PG&E Gateway Gen. Station - DGW3@pge.com Al Rodriguez - Calpine Delta Plant Manager - arodriguez@calpine.com . . Item 8 Page 21 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 5 Field Service Representative: Zach Kahalioumi Residence: Cypress, CA Current Assignment: Field Service Representative Training: Nalco Power Group Years with Nalco: 5 years. Currently provides service support at eight (8) different combined cycle plants in Nevada and California. Customer References Robbie Suprenant - PG&E Maintenance Supervisor - RSZ4@pge.com John Andrade - PG&E Mechanic / Water Contact - JJAW@pge.com Oliver Cannon - NV Energy Ops Supervisor - Oliver.cannon@nvenergy.com Tony Green - NV Energy Ops Supervisor - Tony.Green@nvenergy.com District Manager: Scott Isherwood Residence: West Richland, WA Current Assignment: District Manager Education: University of Washington Degree(s): Chemical Engineering Years with Nalco: 18 years. Technical Consultant: Derek Roberts Residence: Fresno, CA Current Assignment: District Account Manager Education: US Naval Academy Degree: Mechanical Engineering Years with Nalco: 33 years. Previous Experience: US Navy nuclear power Rationale for Treatment Program Selection Mechanical, Operational, and Chemical Assumptions All treatment programs for the Malburg Generating Station were based on the information provided RFP, along with several years of experience servicing the facility. Predictive Models Used: 3D TRASAR Optimizer This simulation program allows using the Mechanical, Operational and Chemical (MOC) make- up properties to model the tower for acceptable scale, corrosion and microbiological control. . . Item 8 Page 22 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 6 In the Optimizer, operating data is entered & the model selects the optimal treatment program based on French creek and Nalco stability models integrated with Nalco’s product lines, providing scaling and corrosion potentials. This technology is balanced against the historical results that have been seen at the MGS facility. Summary of Included Specialty Treatment Chemicals SDS sheets for all the specified specialty chemicals are on file with the Malburg Generating Station RO and MicroFiltration Water Treatment PermaTreat® PC-1611T - NEW – Phosphorus Free Antiscalant RO Antiscalant Description PermaTreat PC-1611T is a phosphorus free antiscalant developed for reverse osmosis (RO) membrane systems. PermaTreat PC-1611T includes the patented TRASAR® Technology for accurate dosage and advanced monitoring and control. Scaling and iron fouling of the RO membranes will reduce system performance and lead to premature membrane replacement. Scaling and iron deposits build up on the RO membrane, which leads to poor permeate quality, low permeate production, unscheduled downtime, increased water consumption and increased energy costs. PermaTreat PC-1611T is a specially formulated product using proprietary blend of polymers to control iron, manganese, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate deposition in (RO) membrane systems. In contrast to traditional polymeric antiscalants, PC-1611T does not contribute to membrane biofouling. PermaTreat PC-1611T is phosphorous free, and can be used in situations where phosphorous is limited by discharge regulations or where phosphate deposition has been noted in the membranes. Rationale for Selection Nalco’s exclusive 3D TRASAR RO Optimizer Modeling program was used to determine the product and dosage using the supplied base case. Recent RO Membrane Autopsy analysis has shown a potential for the previous chemistry to form Polymeric Phosphate deposits. . . Item 8 Page 23 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 7 NALCO 7408 Chlorine Scavenger Description NALCO 7408 is a fast-acting dechlorination agent used to reduce the levels of residual chlorine in chlorinated water supplies without increasing objectionable chloramines. NALCO 7408 is a bisulfite-based material that reacts instantaneously with chlorine. It does not include any catalyst and, therefore, reacts more slowly with oxygen. Its primary use is dechlorination of water, feedwater for reverse osmosis (RO), feedwater to ion exchange units, and wastewater. NALCO 2581 Alkalinity – 25% Diaphragm Grade Sodium Hydroxide, for process optimization NALCO 2B11 Alkalinity – 50% Diaphragm Grade Sodium Hydroxide Used for off-line cleaning to remove organics NALCO 8344 Iron Removal - 51% Citric Acid used for off-line cleaning for iron removal . . Item 8 Page 24 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 8 Cooling Tower Circulating Water 3D TRASAR® 3DT487 Cooling Water Corrosion Inhibitor and Deposit Inhibitor (Mineral Dispersant) Description 3D TRASAR 3DT487 is a balanced blend of corrosion and scale inhibitors designed for use in open recirculating water systems. 3DT487 contains: • Dual function phosphonate inhibitor for both cathodic corrosion and calcium carbonate scale. The active material is a patented, proprietary chemical called Phosphinosuccinic Oligomer (PSO). • Phosphoric acid for anodic (pitting) corrosion inhibition • Organic High Stress Polymer 2 (HSP2) dispersant. Rationale for Inclusion Nalco’s exclusive 3D TRASAR Cooling Tower Optimizer Modeling program was used to determine the product and dosage using the supplied base case. 3D TRASAR Control System: New - Nalco All-In-One Advanced Controller with Deposit Monitor Due to the changing demand of your system and water chemistry, Nalco is proposing an upgrade to our existing 3DTRASAR automation package to include our newest Advanced 3DTRASAR All-in-One Controller with Deposit Monitor. 3D TRASAR® control helps level the peaks and valleys associated with typical feed and bleed control strategies providing the protection needed and optimizes system performance and program economics. Varying plant loads and the resulting blowdown rates can rapidly change the demand for chemical. Nalco’s 3DTRASAR technology provides direct feedback control of the Active Polymer Dispersant level in the water to vary dosage based upon demand. The upgraded controller will include a more robust PLC controller with both improved data security and increased reliability. The Nalco Deposit Monitor provides real time monitoring of the fouling potential in a cooling water system and helps provide information to discern between Particulate Fouling, Microbio Fouling, Silica Deposition, or General Mineral Scale formation. This information can then be used to optimize treatment levels, blowdown limits, and pH control to minimize water and chemical costs while providing real time program validation and an early warning against efficiency losses in the Cooling Water system. . . Item 8 Page 25 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 9 Nalco NALSPERSE 73551 Microbial Dispersant Cooling Tower Fill Cleaner/Biodetergent Description NALSPERSE 73551 is a dispersant and detergent that can be applied to a cooling water system including cooling tower fill, condenser water-side tubes and tube-side heat exchangers. It cleans and prepares cooling systems so that a registered biocide can remove microbiological-based slime and silt deposits. NALSPERSE 73551 can attach to particles in the system changing their charge profiles such that the particles repel each other, avoiding agglomeration, thus keeping them in solution. A properly maintained and cleaned system will allow for optimum performance of heat exchangers and cooling and ventilation equipment. Nalco 90005 Non-oxidizing Biocide - Cooling Water Microbiocide Description 90005 is a broad-spectrum, nonoxidizing biocide approved for use in recirculating cooling towers and decorative fountains. 90005 is particularly effective in controlling algae. Rationale for Inclusion 90005 has been selected based on its historical effectiveness on the cooling tower at this facility and its effectiveness on many other cooling towers throughout the power industry. It is available, if needed or desired, for treatment of the large volume of water in the recirculating cooling water system, often based upon the observation of algae in the system. Sodium Hypochlorite/Bleach Description Sodium Hypochlorite/Bleach is an aqueous 12.5% solution of sodium hypochlorite. It is intended for use in cooling tower, evaporative condenser water, pulp and papermill water, and industrial water systems. Sodium Hypochlorite represents an alternative biocide to gaseous chlorine as a cost effective and safe oxidizing biocide. Rationale for Inclusion The sodium hypochlorite is a commodity chemistry but is an integral part of the cooling tower chemical program. By including in the program, Nalco can assist with inventory management of this critical chemistry. . . Item 8 Page 26 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 10 Sulfuric Acid Description Sulfuric Acid is 93% concentrated sulfuric acid used for both alkalinity and pH control of the cooling tower. By using acid, the cooling tower can use significantly less water without fouling the tower fill and improves the efficacy of the oxidizing biocide program. It should be noted that sulfuric acid can be both dangerous to handle and can do significant damage to systems if not properly controlled. Nalco’s NextGen Cooling tower controller not only provides a secondary pH measurement, it also watches for signs of turbidity (due to iron dissolution) and has real time corrosion monitoring, which provides additional security to this program. Rationale for Inclusion The sulfuric acid is a commodity chemistry but is an integral part of the cooling tower chemical program. By including in the program, Nalco can assist with inventory management of this critical chemistry. . . Item 8 Page 27 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 11 Main Steam Cycle . NALCO® 5711 Amine (Steam & condensate pH Adjustment) Description Nalco 5711 is a volatile corrosion inhibitor that contains an aqueous blend of a volatile neutralizing amine and ammonia designed for use in steam and condensate systems. Nalco 5711 is designed to adjust the pH in the boiler feedwater and to protect metal surfaces from corrosion due to dissolved acids or low pH conditions in initial and extended areas of the steam, and feedwater system. The combination of low and high distribution ratio components in Nalco 5711 enhances protection in the early condensation zones of the turbine. The blend helps reduce the tendency for Flow Assisted Corrosion (FAC) in HRSGs by maintaining pH throughout all the pressure zones better than ammonia alone. Nalco 5711 enables maintenance of feedwater pH targets with minimal impact on steam cation conductivity measurements. BT-4000 Internal Boiler Treatment Description BT-4000 is a liquid boiler feedwater treatment that provides an excellent scale and deposit control. BT -4000 is specifically designed as a phosphate-pH control program (Na:PO4 ratio of 4:1) for systems with feedwater hardness of less than 20 ppb. The product is formulated to essentially eliminate product ammonia contribution to improve condensate system corrosion control. The suggested operating pressure limit is 2,600 psig. Power Film 10000 POWERFILM 10000 contains a volatile surface active corrosion inhibitor designed for use in steam and condensate systems that require additional corrosion protection due to cyclic operations. The product is formulated “amine free” to reduce concerns regarding breakdown and handling associated with organic neutralizing amines. POWERFILM 10000 provides a surface-active barrier which shuts down corrosion occurring in breaks, voids and cracks in the oxide layer, limiting further oxidation of the base metal (and the resulting “iron throw” during cycling operations.) . . Item 8 Page 28 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 12 Closed Loop NALCO TRAC100 Closed System Corrosion Inhibitor Description TRASAR TRAC100 product is a liquid corrosion inhibitor for use in closed cooling and hot water heating systems. TRASAR TRAC100 product is a complete inhibitor that provides ferrous metal, copper alloy and aluminum corrosion protection. TRASAR TRAC100 product is nitrite-free, minimizing the challenge of bacterial control. Rationale for Inclusion Trac100 recently replaced the Nitrite based inhibitor, Nalco 8338. This change was made due to concern with oil contamination within the closed loop which could lead to bacterial growth. Nitrite can act as a food source for the bacteria, where as Molybdate does not. NALCO 7330 Non-oxidizing Biocide – Closed Loop Microbiocide Description NALCO 7330 is a broad-spectrum, nonoxidizing biocide approved for use in recirculating cooling towers, air washers with mist eliminators, pasteurizers, and heat transfer systems. NALCO 7330 is particularly effective in controlling fungi and slime-forming bacteria. Rationale for Inclusion Nalco 7330 has been selected based on its historical effectiveness at this facility and its effectiveness in similar applications throughout the power industry. . . Item 8 Page 29 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 13 Chemical Treatment Program Summary Program Pricing Nalco proposes to provide both Nalco Specialty Chemicals, along with the commodities of Sodium Hypochlorite and Sulfuric Acid for use in the water treatment systems. The pricing for the Nalco Specialty Chemicals is set for the following 12 months. See section below on Pricing Adjustment Policy for how adjustments are made to these products. The pricing for the commodity chemicals is set for 3 months and is evaluated every quarter based upon commodity chemistry pricing available to Nalco. Nalco does a rigorous job of selecting and negotiating for commodity chemistry but the chemical prices for these products can be much more volatile than the Specialty Chemicals produced by Nalco. Commodity pricing can go up or down on a quarterly basis depending on market trends. It should be noted that total expenses for the MGS operation are directly tied to the run rates of the power plant operation. In this proposal, the average run rate of 2023 and 2024 were used to calculate expected total cost. If the run rate should be reduced significantly, the City of Vernon should expect the expenses to drop significantly as well. All other services, as described in the Service Plan, are included in this offering at no additional cost to the City of Vernon. . . Item 8 Page 30 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 14 Total Estimated Annual Cost Subtotal = $275,538.10 Invoicing Once per month, Nalco will calculate the total usage of chemical for the site and issue one Invoice per month. Price Adjustment Policy In June 2026, and each June following, the product, analytical, and service prices will be reviewed. Any adjustments will become effective the following July 1st. The following price adjustment formula will be used for specialty chemicals and services, with an allowed price adjustment range no higher than 7% and no lower than 2%. % Price Adjustment = 40% Labor + 60% Chemical, where Labor = NAICS Employment Cost Index (CIU2010000000000I) Chemical = 55% PCU325 + 20% WPU061 + 15% WPU067905 + 10% WPU061303 . . Item 8 Page 31 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 15 Commodity chemistry pricing is adjusted on a quarterly basis based on actual costs from the supplier. Extraordinary Inflationary Disruption Product Pricing Hardship – Contractor may temporarily increase the prices for the products or services if, at any time during the term of this agreement, an Extraordinary Inflationary Disruption occurs. Extraordinary Inflationary Disruption is defined as an increase in raw materials, freight, labor, or energy costs beyond the control of Contractor of (7%) percent and sustained over a three-month period. Any price change will take effect on the fourth month. If Nalco Water’s cost decrease below the (7%) threshold sustained over a three-month period, pricing will return to previously maintained pricing in the fourth month prior to the hardship price. • Contractor will provide the Owner the following hardship detail: o Product(s)/package(s) affected o Original Price/New Price o %Cost Change o Raw material or material family causing cost change The City of Vernon will have a 30 day grace period to allow review and approval by City Council. Service Plan Overview MGS has unique needs for water chemistry engineering and operational support based on the complexity of the water systems, site and environmental design requirements, and the experience and size of the operating staff. Nalco Water recognizes the support needs, and developed a detailed service plan based on the goals and objectives of MGS and the City of Vernon. Our service will include: • An Annual Risk Management meeting to review onsite chemicals and the associated personnel and environmental exposure risks. • Safety, Health, and Environmental communications as required including updating soft copies of SDS and Product Bulletins and the review and update of any other SH&E communications as needed. All site personnel with Ecolab3D accounts have on-line access to the Nalco SDS library. • Documentation and training of program specifications to ensure safe application of the chemicals provided. Soft copies of product descriptions, proper product dosage, methods to calculate or monitor dosage, and environmental limits will be provided and updated at least annually. • Emergency response during chemical transit, chemical spills, or other treatment process and uses. No less than two (2) emergency contacts and a 24-hour emergency response number will be provided. . . Item 8 Page 32 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 16 • A System Survey will be provided describing chemical application points, water treatment processes and uses, and water flow diagrams will be provided. This survey will also include a one-line diagram of the whole-plant water system labeling all major equipment and chemical injection points. • A People Survey will be provided describing plant contacts, responsible reporting parties, and vendor contacts. This list will be updated annually. • A Program Administration Manual (PAM) will be provided that includes an overview for each treatment system, chemical program and product descriptions, feed points, target concentrations, control and troubleshooting guidelines. Both hard and soft copies of the PAM will be provided and updated at least annually. Nalco has worked with site personnel to keep your detailed commissioning program description up to date as we have completed operator training and made program adjustments. • Written personal service reports (PSR) for each site visit will be provided describing services performed, problems found, actions taken, recommendation for the plant, and planned follow-up. For more information see Nalco’s Six Service Standards section below. • A Service Plan will be provided describing the frequency of site visits, specific services to be performed during each visit, and the frequency of recurring service items. . . Item 8 Page 33 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 17 NALCO SERVICE PLAN Service Component Weekly Daily Twice a Month Quarterly Yearly As Required Ongoing Annual Business Review Nalco Update of People Survey Nalco Personal Service Reports & Updates Nalco Automated 3DTrasar and EData Report Nalco Update-Plant Survey & Operations Nalco MGS Nalco Program Administration Manual Nalco Update of Annual Service Plan MGS Nalco Routine Service Calls Nalco Boiler Water System Testing MGS Nalco Cooling Water System Testing MGS Nalco Legionella Testing Nalco Deposit Analysis Nalco Corrosion Coupon Analysis Nalco Equipment Inspections with Photographs Nalco Inspection & Calibration of Feed Systems Nalco MGS Inventory of Test Reagents and Test Kits MGS Metallographic Analysis Nalco Operator Training (Chemical Safety) Nalco Operator Training (System Operation) Nalco Recommendations for System Control Nalco Nalco Review of Treatment Logs MGS Nalco MGS Treatment Chemical Inventory MGS Nalco Microbial Testing Nalco Nalco . . Item 8 Page 34 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 18 • An annual business review will be conducted documenting the total value of all goods and services consumed, the estimated expenditures for the coming year, a summary of projects completed and supporting data for any cost savings achieved, and technical and financial goals for the coming year. Soft copies of this review will be provided. • Inspection of water and steam system during operation and outages will be provided. A written report detailing equipment status and recommendations will be supplied within 4 weeks of any inspection, but is usually provide the same day as the inspection with pictures and text. Nalco will meet with plant personnel at least monthly to determine the need for inspections in the following month. • Water and deposit analysis will be performed at Nalco’s analytical laboratory and specified in the RFP and as needed to verify the proper operation of our chemicals and services. Sample containers will be provided, and a written analysis and sample results will be provided within four weeks of the sample date. • Metallographic analysis can be performed at the Nalco Water Analytical Laboratory to ensure proper operation of the Nalco provided chemistry and services. Written analysis and sample results will be provided within 4 weeks of the sample date. • Laboratory procedure and training will be provided to ensure proper performance of chemical tests required to ensure proper application of Nalco chemicals and services. Training can be provided annually and will consist of a single pre-scheduled laboratory procedures demonstration where a Nalco representative will meet with available plant operators to perform wet chemistry and demonstrate the proper wet test procedures. Documentation will be provided showing the persons trained, date, and time. A soft copy of training materials will be provided. • Visual inspection for each chemical feed, control, and storage system will be provided at least annually. This inspection will identify any necessary repairs or safety issues and that SDS are properly updated for each storage tank. Recommendations will be provided concerning feed and control system improvements. A soft copy of this report will be provided. • Nalco will provide monitoring, control, and corrective actions for plant water systems. This service will include a review of log sheets and trends for plant water streams or systems for data provided. Recommendations for improvement will be provided for any parameter with less than 80% of readings within the target range. A soft copy will be provided. • Nalco will provide detailed chemistry evaluations and recommendations for each system’s chemical treatment program. Nalco will review the treatment program design, purpose, and efficacy; compare chemical treatment program goals to results; and A soft copy copies will be provided. . . Item 8 Page 35 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 19 • Provide corrosion rate monitoring of recirculating, and closed loop cooling systems. Corrosion coupon results will be maintained in a Nalco supplied database and made available to the plant at least quarterly. Reports shall include both general and pitting corrosion rates. Coupon exposure time shall be approximately 90 days. A soft copy of all reports will be provided. • In-service inspections of the MGS evaporative cooling tower will be performed at least twice per year. The MGS cooling tower is routinely given a visual inspection during each service visit. Any anomalies will be noted in the service report as a soft copy email to site personnel. As noted, a soft copy of this report will be provided. • Annual training will be provided for operators, supervisors, and managers as requested by MGS management. It will be provided on basic water chemistry, cooling systems, HRSG systems, and pre-treatment systems. Other topics as determined by site management are also appropriate, including the Nalco on-line E-data system and the on-line eCommerce system. Training will include at least two different training sessions covering the same material to accommodate shift schedules, however we have been most successful when conducting the same training over four (4) successive weeks to reach all four shifts when on their day rotation. Training material and records will be provided in an electronic formats. Hard copy documents appropriate to the training topic may be provided as a appropriate for each training topic, • Onsite emergency response during normal working hours: Nalco will provide no less than less than two (2) emergency contacts and a 24-hour emergency response phone number. • Provide chemistry data trending software capable of importing existing plant data to ensure previous historical data is retained: Nalco’s E-data system has been in service for close to (5) years for some systems. The E-data logs can be exported to Excel and off-line Excl log sheets generated by E-data can be used to upload off-line data back to E-data. • Provide recirculating, and closed loop cooling system biological control monitoring including sessile bacteria counts, bacteria metabolic residuals and bacteria speciation analysis at least quarterly. Reports shall include recommendations for improvements, cost analysis of biological treatment programs, and evaluation of current program efficacy. Electronic reports including speciation analysis shall be provided to the plant quarterly. • Quarterly reporting of all corrosion data will be included in the corresponding monthly report. • Annual reports will include Business Reviews, chemistry evaluations, and chemical safety audits in the corresponding monthly report. • Special reports will include outage inspection of water and steam systems, deposit samples, specially requested water samples, metallographic analysis, and training presentations. . . Item 8 Page 36 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 20 Action Link Emergency Response Team 1 – 800 – 424 – 9300 EMERGENCY NUMBER 24 HOURS/DAY The Nalco Water ALERT Emergency Response System was created to minimize the human and environmental impact of all incidents involving Nalco Water products, and to work to prevent future incidents. The Distribution Safety Department is responsible for the management of the Nalco Water ALERT System. Distribution Safety is also responsible for responding to all distribution and transportation emergency incidents. * Nalco Environmental Health & Safety Toxicologists respond to all medical exposures involving our products. *A transportation emergency is any occurrence, which results, or is likely to result, in an uncontrolled release of product while a shipment is loading, in transit, or unloading. In case of an emergency, a special number is printed on shipping papers, product labels, and Material Safety Data Sheets: 1-800-424-9300. A call to that number activates the ALERT Emergency Response System. Nalco Customer Delivery Specialists, common carriers and all other parties involved in the management of the distribution channel are instructed to call the emergency number in the event of a leaking container or spill. Notification of an incident to the ALERT System is mandatory regardless of the quantity involved or if the product is hazardous or non-hazardous. (Delivery Specialists are not trained to aggressively stop or clean up major spills; however, if it is safe to do so, they will secure the scene and take limited containment action.) When a call comes in, the Control Center obtains preliminary information, instructs the caller to stand by, and notifies the Emergency Response Coordinators (ERCs) in Distribution Safety. ERCs are divided into three groups and are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In an emergency, the Control Center first pages ERC Group A. If Group A does not respond within five minutes, the Control Center will contact Group B. If the . . Item 8 Page 37 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 21 Control Center is unable to reach Group B within five minutes, they will proceed to Group C, again by telephone contact. Since 1995, ERC Group A has responded to over 2,900 incidents. During that same time period, only two incidents have gone on to be responded to by ERC Group B. ERCs are the primary decision-makers in an emergency. The methodology used by the ERC is a disciplined approach to minimize the human and environmental impact of the incident. Once the Control Center contacts an ERC, he or she is provided with preliminary information. The ERC then contacts the caller to obtain more details and proceeds to develop an action strategy. When necessary, the ERC coordinates Nalco Water or carrier emergency response teams, contractors, and civil authorities to begin recovery operations. The ERC has cradle-to-grave responsibility for the incident and ensures that all parties involved handle the incident appropriately. The ERC may also arrange an on-site remediation response if the incident involves the company fleet, if civil authorities request Nalco Water to respond on-site, or if a common carrier is unable to arrange remediation. These efforts may or may not include a Nalco Emergency Response Team (ERT). Nalco Emergency Response Teams conduct on-site cleanup, remediation and recovery. They are available only at Nalco Water plant locations. The facility manager is responsible for making the final decision on mobilizing an ERT. If a company ERT is not able to respond to an emergency, the ERC will hire an emergency response contractor. Distribution Safety maintains a special list of contractors for this purpose. The ERC may also contact CHEMTREC (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center), for a referral. CHEMTREC is a service established by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Because Nalco Water is also a subscriber to CHEMNET, a CMA mutual aid network, Nalco Water can request assistance from a chemical company that is near the scene. The ALERT System also processes calls on medical emergencies and customer incidents that involve Nalco Water products. . . Item 8 Page 38 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 20 of 24 ______________________ EXHIBIT B SCHEDULE . . Item 8 Page 39 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 13 Chemical Treatment Program Summary Program Pricing Nalco proposes to provide both Nalco Specialty Chemicals, along with the commodities of Sodium Hypochlorite and Sulfuric Acid for use in the water treatment systems. The pricing for the Nalco Specialty Chemicals is set for the following 12 months. See section below on Pricing Adjustment Policy for how adjustments are made to these products. The pricing for the commodity chemicals is set for 3 months and is evaluated every quarter based upon commodity chemistry pricing available to Nalco. Nalco does a rigorous job of selecting and negotiating for commodity chemistry but the chemical prices for these products can be much more volatile than the Specialty Chemicals produced by Nalco. Commodity pricing can go up or down on a quarterly basis depending on market trends. It should be noted that total expenses for the MGS operation are directly tied to the run rates of the power plant operation. In this proposal, the average run rate of 2023 and 2024 were used to calculate expected total cost. If the run rate should be reduced significantly, the City of Vernon should expect the expenses to drop significantly as well. All other services, as described in the Service Plan, are included in this offering at no additional cost to the City of Vernon. . . Item 8 Page 40 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 14 Total Estimated Annual Cost Subtotal = $275,538.10 Invoicing Once per month, Nalco will calculate the total usage of chemical for the site and issue one Invoice per month. Price Adjustment Policy In June 2026, and each June following, the product, analytical, and service prices will be reviewed. Any adjustments will become effective the following July 1st. The following price adjustment formula will be used for specialty chemicals and services, with an allowed price adjustment range no higher than 7% and no lower than 2%. % Price Adjustment = 40% Labor + 60% Chemical, where Labor = NAICS Employment Cost Index (CIU2010000000000I) Chemical = 55% PCU325 + 20% WPU061 + 15% WPU067905 + 10% WPU061303 . . Item 8 Page 41 of 46 Proposal for Water Treatment Services and Chemicals Page 15 Commodity chemistry pricing is adjusted on a quarterly basis based on actual costs from the supplier. Extraordinary Inflationary Disruption Product Pricing Hardship – Contractor may temporarily increase the prices for the products or services if, at any time during the term of this agreement, an Extraordinary Inflationary Disruption occurs. Extraordinary Inflationary Disruption is defined as an increase in raw materials, freight, labor, or energy costs beyond the control of Contractor of (7%) percent and sustained over a three-month period. Any price change will take effect on the fourth month. If Nalco Water’s cost decrease below the (7%) threshold sustained over a three-month period, pricing will return to previously maintained pricing in the fourth month prior to the hardship price. •Contractor will provide the Owner the following hardship detail: o Product(s)/package(s) affected o Original Price/New Price o %Cost Change o Raw material or material family causing cost change The City of Vernon will have a 30 day grace period to allow review and approval by City Council. . . Item 8 Page 42 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 21 of 24 ______________________ EXHIBIT C EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES PROVISIONS A. Contractor certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Agreement, the contractor and each subcontractor shall adhere to equal opportunity employment practices to assure that applicants and employees are treated equally and are not discriminated against because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex, or age. Contractor further certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities. B. Contractor agrees that it shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for applicants for employment placed by or on behalf of Contractor, state that it is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex or age. C. Contractor agrees that it shall, if requested to do so by the City, certify that it has not, in the performance of this Agreement, discriminated against applicants or employees because of their membership in a protected class. D. Contractor agrees to provide the City with access to, and, if requested to do so by City, through its awarding authority, provide copies of all of its records pertaining or relating to its employment practices, except to the extent such records or portions of such records are confidential or privileged under state or federal law. E. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed in any manner as to require or permit any act which is prohibited by law. . . Item 8 Page 43 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 22 of 24 ______________________ EXHIBIT D LEGIONELLA ANALYTICAL/TESTING SERVICES 1. Analytical a) Culturing and testing procedures require up to 14 days for confirmation and reporting of test results. b) All test samples will be submitted to the Contractor Lab which holds the appropriate certifications for performing analytical services and Legionella culture testing (CDC- ELITE, ISO 9001:2008, QWAS-LGC, UKAS-PHE). c) Legionella testing will be performed per the International Organization of Standardization ISO method 11731 or an equivalent method. d) The Lab can detect Legionella at a limit of 0.1 Colony Forming Units per Milliliter (CFU/mL). e) The Lab reserves the right to process a water sample at a different detection limit due to limitations caused by water sample quality such as turbidity or other contaminants that would prevent a sample from being processed at the detection limit requested. f) Analytical results are reported as follows: Total Legionella (all species), Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1, Legionella pneumophila Serogroups 2-14 (combined), Other Legionella species (all non-pneumophila species), Fluorescent Legionella (reported if detected). 2. Sample Submittal Test samples will be shipped by overnight courier using the Lab provided test kits. The Lab is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Therefore, test samples cannot be collected/shipped on Fridays or the day before a holiday. 3. Test Reports Analytical results will only be reported electronically via email to designated City contacts. 4. Terms of Service a) Contractor recommends that Legionella analytical testing be performed and interpreted within the context of a properly designed Legionella or Waterborne Pathogen Water Safety Plan or equivalent. b) The City understands and acknowledges they have sole responsibility for interpretation of test results and for responding and taking corrective action for any detectable species of Legionella. c) Unless mutually agreed in a separate written service contract signed by authorized Contractor and the City representatives, Contractor is not responsible for any corrective action to remediate or respond to any detectable species of Legionella. . . Item 8 Page 44 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 23 of 24 ______________________ EXHIBIT E CONTRACTOR-OWNED EQUIPMENT TERMS AND DIGITAL PROGRAM TERMS Contractor-Owned Equipment Terms For equipment (including Porta-Feed units, 3D TRASAR, OMNI, Purate, and Pareto equipment and other proprietary equipment of Contractor and any associated computer hardware or software) furnished to City on a rental or use basis (the “Equipment”), the following terms and conditions shall also apply. 1. Equipment shall remain the sole personal property of Contractor even though City may attach Equipment to realty. Contractor may cause such Equipment to be marked to indicate its ownership. City shall take no action which is inconsistent with Contractor’s title to the Equipment, and shall not move, encumber or alter the Equipment without Contractor’s written authorization. City shall be responsible for any personal property or use taxes associated with the Equipment. 2. City shall not use the Equipment with any materials or products other than those recommended or approved by Contractor. The proper functioning of the Equipment is conditioned upon City operating it in accordance with Contractor’s recommendations. 3. City shall install and provide the utilities necessary for the Equipment, and will provide a suitable location for the Equipment, including but not limited to shelter, tank pads, spill protection, foundations, etc., as appropriate. City shall receive, unload, place and remove Equipment at no cost to Contractor and should be responsible for procuring any necessary permits or licenses for such actions. With respect to Porta-Feed units, City agrees to provide access for a standard truck (min. 40 feet end-to-end, 14 feet high) to be driven safely to an area (e.g. loading dock) in the vicinity of the base tank to offload refill units. 4. City shall not alter the Equipment without Contractor’s written authorization. City assumes all risk of loss or liability arising from or pertaining to its possession, operation or use of the Equipment, and shall indemnify, defend and hold Contractor harmless from all losses, claims, damages and expenses arising from City’s possession and use of the Equipment except to the extent damage to the Equipment is caused by Contractor’s negligence or willful misconduct. City shall obtain and maintain for the term of this Contract all risks property insurance against loss or damage to the Equipment. 5. Upon City’s written authorization, which shall not unreasonably be withheld, City mayl allow Contractor to subcontract portions of work to be performed under this . . Item 8 Page 45 of 46 Nalco Company LLC Services Agreement Page 24 of 24 ______________________ Contract with respect to Equipment including but not limited to data -hosting, transmission of data through internet service providers and use other service providers. Contractor shall have the right to inspect and service Equipment during normal City business hours. 6. Upon termination of this Contract by either Contractor or City, City shall return Equipment to Contractor at City’s sole expense in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted. In the event Equipment is lost, damaged or destroyed, City shall pay to Contractor the cost of replacement, or of repair at Contractor’s standard charges then in effect, unless such loss or damage is attributable to the negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor . During the term of this Contract, the Equipment will remain the exclusive property of Contractor. 7. City shall promptly notify Contractor of any material change in City’s status, including, but not limited to, change of address, desired Equipment location, close of business. 8. Contractor reserves the right to use non-union labor for supervised, installation, testing and service of Equipment. 9. City agrees to inform Contractor of any special or unusual safety precautions that should be taken because of conditions in City’s plant or process. Digital Program Terms Ecolab Digital Program(s) and the software, websites, mobile applications, or other interactive properties through which the Ecolab Digital Program is delivered (collectively, the “Program”) are subject to the Digital Program General Terms and Conditions, including Ecolab’s Data Processing Agreement incorporated herein by reference and available at https://www.ecolab.com/ecolab3dtandc (the “Digital Terms”). To the extent of any conflict between the Digital Terms and this Agreement, the Digital Terms will govern regarding any technical and legal aspects of the platform usage, but the commercial terms (term/subscription fee) of this Agreement will govern regarding all other aspects including usage of the Program. . . Item 8 Page 46 of 46 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk Department:City Clerk Submitted by:Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk Subject Commission and Committee Appointments Recommendation A. Appoint two (2) Vernon Area Representatives and one (1) Council Member Representative to full four-year terms (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029) to the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee; B. Appoint one (1) Business Representative, one (1) Resident Representative (non-City Council Member), and one (1) Resident Representative (City Council Member) to full four-year terms (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029) to the Vernon Housing Commission; C. Appoint one (1) Vernon Business Representative to a partial term (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) to the Green Vernon Commission; and D. Direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts until all Commission and Committee vacant seats are filled. Background The City has several Commission and Committees established by Ordinance that serve to advise the City Council on policy matters or review specific issues and carry-out assignments as requested by the Council or prescribed by law. Pursuant to Title 2 of the Vernon Municipal Code, the City Council has the pleasure of making appointments to each body. Appointments to fill the current vacancies will comply with the requirement of the Code to provide for staggered terms on each Commission. Except for City Council Members, serving members may receive a stipend of $100 per meeting, up to a maximum of $200 in any calendar month. Currently, there are vacancies on the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee, the Vernon Housing Commission, and the Green Vernon Commission. The recruitment began in April to fill scheduled (term expiration) and unscheduled (resignation) vacancies and was widely advertised on the City’s website and social media outlets as well as distributed through the Vernon Chamber of Commerce. The due date to submit an application was extended twice aiming to reach a greater number of potential candidates and, on May 27, the due date was updated to sustain the recruitment until all vacant seats are filled. VERNON COMMUNITY FUND GRANT COMMITTEE (VCFGC) serves to improve the quality of life for the Vernon Area by awarding student scholarships and grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and programs that benefit those who live, work, and attend school in Vernon and its surrounding communities. The Committee consists of seven members: One representing member of the California Legislature; four Vernon Area Representatives that reside or work in the Vernon area; one Business Representative who represents the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; and one current City Council Member. Each member serves a four-year term, and the Committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday in May and November at 10:00 a.m. Three (3) Vernon Area Representative seats and one (1) Vernon City Council Member seat . . Item 9 Page 1 of 3 expired on June 30, 2025. During the recruitment to fill the scheduled vacancies, one (1) Vernon Area Representative seat was resigned in May, vacated earlier than the term expiration. The unexpired seat was posted pursuant to regulations outlined in Government Code Section 54974. The following candidates are presented to the City Council for appointment consideration: Two (2) Vernon Area Representative seats (full 4-year terms July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029) •Steven Froberg is a current representative and is eligible to serve a second term •Frank Gaviña is a current representative and is eligible to serve a second term One (1) Resident Council Member (full 4-year term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029) •Council Member Lopez is a current representative and is eligible to serve a second term Upon appointment of Area Representatives, vacant seats will remain. Therefore, the City Clerk will continue recruitment efforts to fill vacancies until such time the Committee has seven seated members. VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION (VHC) makes decisions regarding leasing, market rental rates, repair and maintenance and offers recommendations to the City Council on potential divestment and development opportunities. The Commission consists of seven members: Three Vernon Residents, one of whom shall be a member of the City Council; three Vernon Business Representatives that own or operate a business in the City; and one Business Employee. Each member serves a four-year term, and the Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday each quarter in the months of March, June, September, and December at 6:00 p.m. One (1) Vernon Business Representative seat, one (1) Vernon Resident Representative seat, and one (1) Vernon Resident Council Member seat expired on June 30, 2025. The following candidates are presented to the City Council for appointment consideration: One (1) Vernon Business Representative (full 4-year term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029) •Jacquie Cabrera •Frank Gaviña One (1) Vernon Resident Representative (full 4-year term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029) •Ulisses Sanchez •Dora Douglas •Sandra Solorzano One (1) Resident Council Member (full 4-year term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029) •Council Member Lopez is a current representative and is eligible to serve a second term GREEN VERNON COMMISSION (GVC) reviews the City’s Sustainability Action Plan and provides a forum for addressing the public’s concerns relating to sustainability and energy efficiency issues. The Commission consists of seven members: Three Vernon Business Representatives; two Labor Representatives; and two Environmental Representatives engaged in the advancement of environmental and sustainability issues. Each member serves a four-year term, and the Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday each quarter in the months of March, June, September, and December at 3:30 p.m. One (1) Vernon Business Representative seat (partial term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). . . Item 9 Page 2 of 3 was resigned, vacated earlier than the term expiration, and was posted pursuant to regulations outlined in Government Code Section 54974. The following candidates are presented to the City Council for appointment consideration: •Jacquie Cabrera •Frank Gaviña Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments 1. Notice Inviting Applications 2. Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy 3. Recruitment Flyer 4. Applications Received Chart 5. VCFGC Applications 6. VHC Applications 7. GVC Applications 8. Current Members Local Appointment List . . Item 9 Page 3 of 3 REVISED NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES The City of Vernon is accepting applications for appointments to the following Commissions and Committees: CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee One (1) Vernon Area Representative – Partial Term through June 30, 2026 Three (3) Vernon Area Representatives – Full Term through June 30, 2029 Housing Commission One Business Representative – Full Term through June 30, 2029 One Vernon Resident – Full Term through June 30, 2029 Green Vernon Commission One Business Representative – Partial Term through June 30, 2026 Information on each commission/committee and the application is available on the City’s website at http://www.cityofvernon.org/BoardAppointments or through the City Clerk Department at cityclerk@cityofvernon.org or (323) 583-8811, ext. 546. Appointments will be made at the City Council meeting on June 3, 2025. Applications must be received by May 27, 2025, to be considered for appointment. Post: May 14, 2025 Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk . . Item 9 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF VERNON NOTICE OF UNSCHEDULED VACANCY (Government Code Section 54974) VACANT POSITION PREVIOUS INCUMBENT APPOINTMENT DATE Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Clara Gazcon June 3, 2025 Green Vernon Commission Clara Gazcon June 3, 2025 Interested persons should contact the City Clerk Department at (323) 583-8811, ext. 546 or by email at cityclerk@cityofvernonca.gov for more information. Posted: May 13, 2025 Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk . . Item 9 Page 1 of 1 Applications for the following City of Vernon Commissions and Committees are being accepted continuously until filled Green Vernon Commission One (1) Business Representative – Unexpired Term through June 2026 The Green Vernon Commission reviews the Sustainability Action Plan and provides a forum for addressing the public’s concerns relating to sustainability and energy efficiency issues. Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee One (1) Vernon Area Representative – Unexpired Term through June 2026 Three (3) Vernon Area Representatives – Term through June 2029 The Committee awards student scholarships and grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and programs that benefit those who live, work, and attend school in the Vernon area. Vernon Housing Commission One (1) Business Representative – Term through June 2029 One (1) Vernon Resident – Term through June 2029 The Housing Commission makes decisions regarding leasing, market rental rates, repair, and maintenance of City-owned housing, and offers recommendations to the City Council regarding potential divestment and development opportunities. Additional information and applications for each commission/committee are available on the City’s website at www.CityofVernon.org/BoardAppointments, or through the City Clerk Department at CityClerk@cityofvernonca.gov (323) 583-8811, ext. 546. . . Item 9 Page 1 of 1 COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT July 1, 2025 VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION APPLICANTS One Business Representative (Full Term July 1, 2025 - June 2029) • Cabrera, Jacquie - Business Rep. • Gavina, Frank – Business Rep. One Vernon Resident (Full Term July 1, 2025 -June 2029) • Sanchez, Ulisses – Resident Rep. • Douglas, Dora – Resident Rep. • Solorzano, Sandra – Resident Rep. GREEN VERNON COMMISSION APPLICANTS One Business Representative (Partial Term July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) • Cabrera, Jacquie – Business Rep. • Gavina, Frank – Business Rep. VERNON COMMUNITY FUND GRANT COMMITTEE APPLICANTS Three Vernon Area Representatives (Full Term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029) One Vernon Area Representative (Partial Term July 1, 2025 -June 30, 2026) • *Froberg, Steven – Area Rep. • *Gavina, Frank – Area Rep. *Current Member; eligible to serve an additional four-year term . . Item 9 Page 1 of 1 . . Item 9 Page 1 of 2 . . 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ROSE & SHORE, INC.Employer EmployerAddress 515l ALCOA AVE' VERNON' CA' 90058 Email:JCABRERA@ROSE-SHORE.COM Phone eualifications and Reasons for lnterest in Serving on a Commission / Committee (attach addilional sheet if necessaryf By signing below, I affitm that I meet the requirements of the appointing categoty -! !"'11!1":1".9 I affirm that iiirr ire a"state-ent of Economic lnrerests Form 700 and complete the required z-ht AB12u Ethics Training within 30 da iving noticB of appointrnent to a Commissaon?Date: OS ??70signatu citYcl erk@ci wofvern o nca.oov or lllall to Cl ty Glerk Dopartment, 4305 Santa Fc Avenue' For oliica Use OntY 5-22€ d"fm ERear E ELabor 0 Envitonmental E Vernon Area D Emp'oyBo EResident Vernon, CA 9fi158. REC :IVED clw oF GRroUfl('S 0FFICE lausiness and lndustn Cdnmission as: -$r.in.r, R"pr"r"nt tir. Ohea esrate Professional Q-auor neprcsentative e Occupation: Email to Qualifications conlinpd bY . . Item 9 Page 1 of 8 Cornmissiory'Committee (see page 2 for qralifications): and lndusby Commission a a: Business Representative Qnear lTY Fund Grant C.ommittee as a: $usines s Representative Name: Dora M. Dou las Residence Address: Occupation:Retired REC|; iED MAY I 5 2025 Qrruor Representative G"*Representative Qausiness Representative Qv"r* Area Representative Housing Commission c a: Qusiness Representative $mgoyee of Vemon Business I_lcr*n vemon commission as a: Estate Professirnal Representative Employer Address: NONoRNA crrY dprugfrni6il0rncE COMMISSION AND GOMMITTEE APPLICATION Emair: vdiorT9 hoo.com Phone: Qualifications and Reasons for lnterest in SeMng on a Commission / Committee (attach additional sheet if necessary): I was responsible for preparing and organizing mortgage loan applications for undenruriting, er By signing lmeet requirements of the appointing category I have indicated. sig oare: May 5, 2025 citvclerlr@clWofriernon.oro or tall Vernon, CA 90058. City Clerk Department 43Gt Santa Fe ForffircoUseOnly Qualffications confimd by oll 5- nBusiness flnea flLabor E Envionmental E Vemqr Area fl Empnyee desuent Emall to AYenue, Esgfusiaefi Industriaf Employer: . . Item 9 Page 2 of 8 DORAM. DOUGLAS City of Vernon, CA Mortsape Lon Pro cessor Responsible for preparing and organizing mortgage loan applications for underwriting, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected, reviewed, and verified. I acted as a key point ofcontact for borrowers, loan officers, and underwriters, facilitating the loan process application from beginning to closing. Kev Resoonsibiliti es: Gathering and Organizing Documentation: Collecting and veriffing essential documents like income statements, bank statements, credit reports, and property details. Completing Loan Files: Ensuring loan files are complete and accurate, meeting lender and regulatory standards. Communicating with Stakeholders: Collaborating with borrowers, loan oflicers, and third pa(ies to resolved discrepancies or obtaining missing information. Ttacking Loan Progress: Monitoring loan application and managing deadlines to ensure-timely processing. Data Entry and Software Proficiency: Inputting loan information into processing systems and using relevant software. Ensuring Compliance: Adhering to federal, state, and local lending regulations and compariy policies. Preparing for Underwriting: Preparing loan files for underwriting and assisting with closing procedures. . . Item 9 Page 3 of 8 Troubleshooting: Identifliing and resolving issues that may delay loan approval or closing. llla intaining Records : Keeping detailed records of communication and documentation. Essential Skills: o Attention to Detail: Meticulous organization and accuracy in reviewing applications and documentation. ' Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicating with borrowers, loan offrcers, and underwrites. . Time Management: Managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. o Problem-Solving: Identifring and resolving issues that may arise during the loan process. . Familiarity with Lending Regulations: Understanding and adhering to relevant federal, state, and local regulations. . Software Proficiency: Proficiency in using loan processing software and relevant database systems. . . Item 9 Page 4 of 8 NOtlALIFOTNIA CITY OF VERNON COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION Commission/Committee (select all of interest) read back of form for qualifications and meeting information: usiness and lndustry Commission as: usiness Representative al Estate Professional bor Representative UNITY Fund Grant Committee as usiness Representative emon Area Representative ousr ng Commission as: ployee of Vemon Business On""iusiness Representative dent n Vemon Commission as usiness Representalive vironmental Representative OLabor Representative "".". Frank Gavina Residence Address: Occupation:Executive Employer:Gavina Coffee Company Employer Address 2700 Fruitland Ave. Vernon CA 90058 fran k.gavi na@gavina.com Phone: Qualmcations and Reasons for lnterest in Serving on a Commission i Committee (attach additional sheet if necessary): I have chaired both the Vernon Housing Commission and the Community Fund Grant Committee c ! By signing below, I afflrm that I meet the requirements of the appointing category I have indicated. I affirm that I will file a Statement of Economic lnterests Form 700 and complete the required 2-hr A81234 Ethics Training within 30 days of receiving notice of appointment to a Commission. Signature ffiHsi'Ju"o'-n'* ffiffi Date. 5128125 Emall to citvclerk@ciwofvernonca.oov or Mall to Clty Clerk Dopartment, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058. Q ualifi cations conli med by Yonnie Parker For Olflce Use Onty on 5t29t2025 EBuslness EReal Estate fltabor E Envlronmental E Vemon erea E EmPloyoo EResldent Email: . . Item 9 Page 5 of 8 and lndustry Commission as a: Business Representative NITY Fund Grant Committee as a: QBr"ir."" Representative Vemon Area Representative Housing Commission as a: $usiness Representative of Vemon Business Resldent Residence Address: Occupation: Employer Address . 333 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 3310, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Email: ulisses@centrostrategies.com Phone Qualifications and Reasons for lnterest in Serving on a Commission / Committee (attach additional sheet if necessary): Please review my Statement of lnterest and Qualifications included with this file. By signing below,I afiirm that I meet the requirements of the appointing category I have indicated Signature: Emall to jlgglglXcqg.iqg@ or Mall to Clty Clork Department, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058. For Olllca Use Onty on 5-2?-K- ELabor fl Envlronmontal E vomon Arer E Employee #esuent NONALIFORNIA A?R'I V LUIX ctw oF vE COMMISSION AND RilGlN rrii'c nrcrnr SUilrhhltlEE "' APPLICATION In[ustriaf RECEIVED Commission/Committee (see page 2 for qualifications): QnealEstateProfessionaf Qf-aborRepresentative Z Qemptoyee ncr."n V".on Commission as a: $usiness Representawe Name. Ulisses Sanchez QEnvironmental Representative Q-aborRepresentative Employer:Centro Strategies LLC Date:4t28125 Qualiflcelons conltrmed by !8u3lne3s EReal . . Item 9 Page 6 of 8 Statement of lnterest and Oualifications Vernon Housing Commission Ulisses Sanchez As a resident at 3560 E. Vernon Avenue, I humbly submit my Statement of lnterest and Qualifications for the Vernon Resident slot in the Vernon Housing Commission. lt is my desire to serve on the Vernon Housing Commission as lbelieve that lcan contribute during this time critical period in which the City will be making decisions that are aligned with its goals of growth that incorporate strategic opportunities which will include residential and business development. Through my professional experience - working in local and state government along as a business owner who has consulted on various housing development projects - I have been able to witness first-hand how access to housing serves as lhe fundamental building block to any sustainable community. One key example is my work on the Weingart Center's Weingart Tower'l and 2 in Skid Row, which include over 400 units of housing with a mix of permanent supportive housing and affordable housing aimed at helping veterans within our community. ln this project, I oversaw the community outreach efforts and assisted with the entitlement process with the developer and non-profit partner with the City of Los Angeles. lt is a project that all of us involved are very proud of as it was built with the intent of bringing an attraclive construction model that incorporated innovative architectural designs that are seen more often in major market rate developments. We knew that being proud of one's home uplifts residents and that goal was achieved, setting a new standard for housing developments throughout Los Angeles. When you begin to incorporate mixed-use development strategies, you begin to include amenities that are essential for any area to grow as a community, let alone begin to feel like one. Exploring opportunities that will allow for the inclusion of businesses that are essential to building healthy communities (such as markets, restaurants and general goods) is something that lhope to be involved with through the Commission, providing input and be engaged in a manner where my contribution will serve as a real benefit to those who call Vernon home and serve as an attraction to those who explore the City of Vernon's new housing opportunities. Recently, I had the honor to serve on the City of Vernon's Rebranding Steering Committee, which allowed me to engage with city staff and other stakeholders on how we see our city and how we wish to represent our city to others - from those who are familiar with the city to those who are new to the city. One key message that I walked away with from this experience was that the City of Vernon is ready to go in a new direction. away from the motto "exclusively industrial". Ultimately, we saw that in the logo and the tagline we selected - "lndustry I community I lnnovation" - which the Council voted and adopted during the March 4th Council meeting. Being a member of the City's Housing Commission will allow me to be a part of the City's efforts to iniorporate that mission and that vision. lt is a role that lwillfully and wholeheartedly will do, ensuring that my time on the Commission is one seen as a productive term that helped the City of Vernon move forward. I thank you for your time and consideration. . . Item 9 Page 7 of 8 REcETvED MAy)1 2125 ALI'OINIA ITY Fund Granl Committee as Repres€ntalive ernon Area Representalive Name: Gmpnyee or vemon Business ERoia"nr n Vemon Csnmission as usiness Representative Gnrironrrent"tRepresentative OLaborRoprcrnratvc lo^d*o 3. .lolorro', o COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION r,i,.: c;F/c[ CITY OF VERNON Occupation Email Je 0**( -Emproyer tt'\o L es,,C4 loors Phone Qualillcations and Reasons for lnterest in Servhg on a Commission / Committec (attach additional sheet if neoessary): tJ a,ra.r.a po.1l e4 v*n L;tLl Oe4 n*b-- , W ^.t W*r^ k)iuj oL eat' 4o b0u9p' ll o442'.tt"o-o^ alT bl*'r<+ ; (^ c., fti j\t +;o--' llvt Llo.-, . Ay signintbebw, I affrm that I me€t th€ r€quiremenb of the appotnting €tegory I have indicated. I affim that I will filc , Statement of Economic lnter€sts Form 700 and completE the requited Z-hr AB'12% Ethics TrainirE within 30 days of rec€iving notic. of rppointment to a Commi$ion. Signature Emall to cltyclerk@cllvofvemonca.oov or illall to Clty Clerk Dcpartment, 4306 Sama Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058. Fot Orric. Usc Only Oudificatons confrmd by t/onrn P44fu on 14 May 2025 T l8usrness ERed E$ab OLabor E Ene.onmsnd E v€fnon Arla E Employee pfiesoent Commlssion/Committee (seloct ell ot lnteres0 read Dak o, form br qualmcations and meetlng lnformatim: I-brsn"", -o tndustry commrssion as: Qusiness Repesentative Qeal Estate Probssional QLabor Repreeentative Ehousinq comnission as OBr.in"., R.pr"sentative Residence Address. Employer Address: oae, oSl t.z / z ^2.,{ . . Item 9 Page 8 of 8 NON RECEIVED MAY 2 2 2025 0[lY LL,: , ' '] iilluL CITY OF VERNON COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION a ALIFORNIA Cdnmission/Committee (select all of interesl) read back of form for qualificalions and meeling inlormation siness and lndustry Cdnmission as usiness Representative OheatEstateProfessional Q-aoorRepresentatlve UNITY Fund Grant Committee as Qausiness Representative ernon Area Representative sing Commission as Eusiness Representa(ive Oemdoyee ot vernon Business O nesioent usiness Representative Environmental Representative OLabor Representative Na.e JACQUIE CABRERA Residence Address OIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Employer:ROSE & SHORE, INC. EmployerAddress Sl5l ALCOA AVE, VERNON' CA' 90058 Emait: JCABRERA@ROSE-SHORE.COM phone: By signing below, I atfirm that I meet the requirements ol the appointing categov I nav-1i191c9te9.. I affirm that t ri1tt ite jstaternent of Economic lntere$s Form 700 and complete the required 2-ht AB1234 Ethics Training within 30 da iving notice of appointmenl to a Commission Sign DS ??70 Email to citvclerk@ciwofvernonca.qov or tlla ll 1o Clty Clerk Oeparlmcnt, 4305 Sant. Fe Avenue' Fot Ollica Use only Ou alificalions confi rogd bY 5'27-zF {r'flk EReal Es El|.abor E Envrronmental E Vernon Area E Emdoyee EResidenl Vernon, CA 9005E. [feen vernon commission as: at Occupation: Oualifications and Reasons for lnteresl in Serving on a Commission / Committee (attach additional sheet if necessary): Date. . . Item 9 Page 1 of 2 REGEIVED MAY 2 I 2025 NOr.lALIFORNIA CIiY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY OF VERNON COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION Commission/Committee (select all of interest) read back of form for qualifications and meeting information usiness and lndu stry Commission as: Sr"in"r"Represenlative GealEstateProfessional QlaborRepresentative mUNITY Fund Grant Committee as usiness Representalive emon Area Representative ployee of Vernon Business Cn""iue nt en Vemon Commission as usiness Representative vironmental Representative or Representative *"r". Frank Gavina Residence Address: Occupation:Executive Employer . Gavina Coffee Company 2700 Fruitland Ave. Vernon CA 90058Employer Address: Email:frank. gavina@gavina.com Phone: Qualifications and Reasons for lnterest in Serving on a Commission / Committee (attach additional sheet if necessary): I have chaired both the Vernon Housing Commission and the Community Fund Grant Committee c I By signing below, I afiirm that I meet the requirements of the appointing category I have indicated. I afiirm that I will file a Statement of Economic lnterests Form 700 and complete the required 2-ht A81234 Ethics Training within 30 days of receiving notice of appointment to a Commission. SiEnature: eb5Losc{b76<!@-e2c8. ffi Date 5t28t25 Emall to clwclerk@cltvofvernonca.oov or Mall to Clty Clerk Departmont, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058. EResldent Eqrr,nn commission as: L)Business Representative For Olllce Use only ouatiflcerons confirmro o, Yonnie Parker ", 512912025 vr, F- .v ,1L- Ett ,r- Eausl#is /flR€al Estal€ E Labor ! Envlronmental E Vemon ArBa E EmPloyee. . Item 9 Page 2 of 2 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST Government Code Section 54972 March 3, 2025 Following are the boards, commissions, and committee appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of the Vernon City Council.1 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMISSION The Vernon Business and Industry Commission consists of seven members including three individuals that represent the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; two individuals that have knowledge of the Vernon real estate market; one individual who is employed by a business located in Vernon or who is a member of a labor union that represents workers at a business located in Vernon; and one current member of the Vernon City Council. Members serve four-year terms and shall serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The Commission’s regular meetings are quarterly (February, May, August, and November) on the second Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.52) Appointee Classification Date Appointed Term Expires Brian Bailey Business Representative June 4, 2024 June 30, 2028 Cathy Browne Business Representative June 7, 2022 June 30, 2026 Duncan Sachdeva Business Representative June 7, 2022 R* June 30, 2026 Melissa Ybarra City Council Representative June 4, 2024 June 30, 2028 Hector Morfin Employee/Labor Rep. June 7, 2022 June 30, 2026 Thomas Condon Real Estate Representative June 7, 2022 June 30, 2026 Paul Sablock Real Estate Representative June 4, 2024 June 30, 2028 CommUNITY FUND GRANT COMMITTEE The Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee consists of seven members including one individual representing members of the California Legislature with a district including a portion of the Vernon area, four individuals that reside or work in the Vernon area, one Business Representative and one current Council Member. Each member serves a four-year term and shall serve no more than two consecutive terms. The Committee meets semi-annually in May and November, on the third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.48) Appointee Classification Date Appointed Term Expires Ronit Edry Business Representative June 7, 2022 June 30, 2026 Leticia Lopez Council Member July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025 Sebastian Lozano Legislative Representative March 3, 2025 June 30, 2026 Steve Froberg Vernon Area Representative July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025 Frank Gavina Vernon Area Representative July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025 Clara Gazcon Vernon Area Representative June 7, 2022 June 30, 2026 Michelle Ybarra Vernon Area Representative July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025 1 Appointees are subject to change based on term expirations and unscheduled vacancies that may occur throughout the year. For a current list of members, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (323)583-8811, ext. 546 or at cityclerk@cityofvernon.org. *Reappointed - second term . . Item 9 Page 1 of 2 Local Appointments List April 14, 2025 Page 2 of 2 GREEN VERNON COMMISSION The Green Vernon Commission consists of seven members including three representatives from Vernon’s business community, two labor representatives, and two environmental representatives. Members serve four-year terms and shall serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The Commission’s regular meetings are quarterly (March, June, September, and December) on the third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.44) HOUSING COMMISSION The Vernon Housing Commission consists of seven members including three residents (one of whom shall be a member of the City Council), three business representatives, and one employee of a Vernon business. Members serve four-year terms and shall serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The Commission meets quarterly (March, June, September, and December) on the second Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.40) APPEALS BOARD – BUILDING AND SAFETY In accordance with California Building Code Section 113, California Electrical Code Section 89.108.8, Electrical Code Administrative Provisions Section 1101, California Mechanical Code Section 110 and California Plumbing Code Section 1.8.8, an appeals board is to be established by the governing authority to decide any appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the building code. The board is appointed by the City Council and holds office at its pleasure. Appointments were last made in 2011 and the Appeals Board has not met in several years. It will be necessary to make new appointments when necessary. Appointee Classification Date Appointed Term Expires Jack Cline Business Representative June 4, 2024 June 30, 2028 Ronit Edry Business Representative June 7, 2022 June 30, 2026 Clara Gazcon Business Representative June 7, 2022 June 30, 2026 Cathy Browne Environmental Representative June 7, 2022 June 30, 2026 Hector Morfin Environmental Representative June 4, 2024 R* June 30, 2028 Martin Perez Labor Representative June 4, 2024 R* June 30, 2028 Stan Stosel Labor Representative June 4, 2024 R* June 30, 2028 Appointee Classification Date Appointed Term Expires Ronit Edry Business Representative June 6, 2023 R* June 30, 2027 Juliet Goff Business Representative July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025 Jorge Nevarez Jr. Business Representative June 6, 2023 R* June 30, 2027 Bertha Padilla Employee of a Business June 6, 2023 June 30, 2027 Steven Froberg Resident July 20, 2021 R* June 30, 2025 Leticia Lopez Resident (Council Member) July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025 Marlene Ybarra Resident June 6, 2023 R* June 30, 2027 . . Item 9 Page 2 of 2 City Council Agenda Report Meeting Date:July 1, 2025 From:Brian Saeki, City Administrator Department:City Administration Submitted by:Diana Figueroa, Senior Management Analyst Subject Donation to the Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) to Support Immigrant Vernon Residents and Workers Recommendation Approve and authorize a donation in the amount of $25,000 to CHIRLA, a non-profit organization that will provide Vernon residents and workers access to legal support services and education, and relief programs that address food insecurity, healthcare, and financial burden (among other things) to mitigate the impacts of recent federal immigration enforcement action in the City. Background In light of recent federal immigration enforcement actions within Vernon and in the broader region, understandably, there is growing concern among community members. The City is committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals – regardless of immigration status. As such, City staff proposes contributing funds to support the unique needs of immigrant families during these challenging times. The Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is dedicated to supporting the needs of immigrants and offers a variety of specialized services through its network of partner organizations. Through CHIRLA, immigrants may find access to much needed essential resources like food and medication and may leverage legal counsel and representation to respond to federal immigration enforcement agents’ actions in a strategic, peaceful, and lawful manner. CHIRLA has been advocating for immigrants’ rights for over 30 years. This trusted organization is highly engaged in the communities it serves and has the ability to provide comprehensive assistance to Vernon residents and workers. City staff recommend that funding be directed to CHIRLA because of the organization’s experience, expertise, ability to mobilize quickly and efficiently, and their capability to address multiple, varying community needs. CHIRLA has been vetted by the City’s Vernon CommUNITY Fund consultant, Jemmott Rollins Group, a firm that is anchored by philanthropic best practices and understands the requisite for non-profit service organizations to demonstrate accountability, financial health, and transparency. With Vernon’s monetary donation, CHIRLA has agreed to: •Prioritize services for Vernon residents and workers •Conduct outreach throughout the City of Vernon to ensure that impacted residents and workers are aware of the services that CHIRLA provides •Offer educational resources and workshops at various locations in the City •Consult with individuals and families seeking assistance as needed •Provide a brief report on the use of funds after the City’s donation has been fully expended . . Item 10 Page 1 of 2 With Council’s approval, City staff will facilitate the donation to CHIRLA and work with the organization to ensure that immigrant Vernon residents and workers have access to specialized support services. Fiscal Impact The fiscal impact is not-to-exceed $25,000. Sufficient funds are available in the General Fund City Administration Community Development Account No. 011-010-160-525000 for the current fiscal year. Attachments None. . . Item 10 Page 2 of 2