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Agenda
City of Vernon
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, December 22, 2014, 8:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor
William J. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem
Richard J. Maisano, Council Member
Luz Martinez, Council Member
Vacant, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER
CHANGES TO THE 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.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Teresa McAllister, Director of Human Resources
Unrepresented Employee: City Administrator
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
December 22, 2014
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SECOND 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Human Resources Department
2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and authorizing the execution
of an at-will employment agreement by and between the City of Vernon and Mark Whitworth to
serve as the City Administrator of the City of Vernon.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval of the resolution proposed in this staff report is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment.
(2) Adopt the attached resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a new at-will
employment agreement with Mark C. Whitworth, effective January 1, 2015, to continue serving
as City Administrator. Mr. Whitworth’s current at-will employment agreement expires
December 31, 2014. The proposed new agreement uses the standard at-will agreement form
approved by City Council for other executive positions and includes certain new or modified
terms and benefits.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on
this agenda. Dated this 16th day of December 2014.
By: ________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk