2014-12-22 City Council Minutes (Adjourned Regular)MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD MONDAY,
DECEMBER 22, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY
HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 8:41 a.m. by Mayor McCormick.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor McCormick announced that there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment, and inquired
whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. The public will also be
given an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Council deliberation.
No one responded.
CLOSED SESSION
With no public comment on the closed session items, at 8:42 a.m., it was moved by Maisano and
seconded by Davis to enter into closed session to discuss the agendized item.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Teresa McAllister, Director of Human Resources
Unrepresented Employee: City Administrator
At 8:55 a.m., it was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to exit closed session. City
Attorney Hema Patel announced that there is no reportable action.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor McCormick announced that this is the second opportunity for public comment, and
inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. The public will
also be given an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Council
deliberation.
No one responded.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Resolution No. 2014-75 - 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.
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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.
Director of Human Resources Teresa McAllister provided the proposed item and reported on the
recommendation. She noted that City Administrator Mark Whitworth has had a chance to
review the proposed and has no revisions.
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Maisano to approve Resolution No. 2014-75.
Motion carried, 4-0.
With no further business, at 8:59 a.m. Mayor McCormick adjourned the meeting.
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W. Michael McCormick
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk