Resolution No. 8851
RESOLUTION NO. 8851
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON COMMENDING BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY
WHEREAS, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST ("MALKENHORST") was hired by the City of
Vernon ("City") on September 8, 1975, and in recognition of his outstanding qualities and efforts,
MALKENHORST was appointed the City Clerk on or about July 1, 1977, and the City Administrator/
City Clerk on or about October 19, 1978 and served in such position until his retirement on June 30, 2005;
and
WHEREAS, MALKENHORST has served as the Executive Director/Secretary of the City of
Vernon Redevelopment Agency, the Executive Director, Secretary and Treasurer of the Industrial
Development Authority, the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Vernon Historic Preservation
Society, the Municipal Employee Relations Representative, the Chief Executive Officer of the Light and
Power Department and the Chief Executive Officer of the Gas Municipal Utility Department; and
WHEREAS, MALKENHORST has performed his services as City Administrator/City Clerk in an
exemplary manner demonstrating his administrative ability in one of the most demanding management
positions in the City, which includes the supervision of approximately 313 employees engaged in
administration, finance, customer service, utilities, personnel, risk management, police, fire, health,
planning, building, engineering, public works and water functions and through his leadership, the City has
seen major developments in commercial and industrial areas as well as improved services to the citizens of
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City individually, collectively, and on behalf of the residents
and businesses within the City wish to commend MALKENHORST for his dedication to the City and
wish to recognize his contributions and achievements during the past 30 years in a gala event to celebrate
the City's 100th Anniversary on September 15,2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City takes this opportunity to commend BRUCE V.
MALKENHORST for his many years of devoted service to the City.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City wishes MALKENHORST continued success in
whatever endeavors he may undertake.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City shall certify the passage of this resolution and present
a copy thereof to MALKENHORST and thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 2005.
LEONIS C. MALBURG, Mayor
Attest:
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR.
Acting City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR., Acting City Clerk of the City of V emon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 8851, was duly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Vemon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Wednesday, September 7, 2005,
and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vemon.
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR., Acting City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 8851
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON COMMENDING BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY
WHEREAS, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST ("MALKENHORST") was hired by the City of
Vernon ("City") on September 8, 1975, and in recognition of his outstanding qualities and efforts,
MALKENHORST was appointed the City Clerk on or about July 1, 1977, and the City Administrator/
City Clerk on or about October 19, 1978 and served in such position until his retirement on June 30, 2005;
and
WHEREAS, MALKENHORST has served as the Executive Director/Secretary of the City of
Vernon Redevelopment Agency, the Executive Director, Secretary and Treasurer of the Industrial
DevelopmentAuthority, the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Vernon Historic Preservation
Society, the Municipal Employee Relations Representative, the Chief Executive Officer of the Light and
Power Department and the Chief Executive Officer of the Gas Municipal Utility Department; and
WHEREAS, MALKENHORST has performed his services as City Administrator/City Clerk in an
exemplary manner demonstrating his administrative ability in one of the most demanding management
positions in the City, which includes the supervision of approximately 313 employees engaged in
administration, finance, customer service, utilities, personnel, risk management, police, fire, health,
planning, building, engineering, public works and water functions and through his leadership, the City has
seen major developments in commercial and industrial areas as well as improved services to the citizens of
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City individually, collectively, and on behalf of the residents
and businesses within the City wish to commend MALKENHORST for his dedication to the City and
wish to recognize his contributions and achievements during the past 30 years in a gala event to celebrate
the City's 100th Anniversary on September 15, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City takes this opportunity to commend BRUCE V.
MALKENHORST for his many years of devoted service to the City.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City wishes MALKENHORST continued success in
whatever endeavors he may undertake.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City shall certify the passage of this resolution and present
a copy thereof to MALKENHORST and thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 2005.
LEONIS C. MALBURG, Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA, Councilman
WILLIAM DAVIS, Councilman
HILARIO GONZALES, Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK, Councilman
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR., Acting City Clerk of the City of Vemon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 8851, was duly adopted by the City Council of
the City ofVemon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Wednesday, September 7, 2005,
and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vemon.
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR., Acting City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
september 7, 2005
Everyone was excluded from closed session with the
exception of the Acting Director of Light & Power, City
Attorney, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City
Attorney, members of the City Attorney's ,Office, and outside
Legal Counsel of the City.
The Mayor ordered all communications to and from
closed session deemed privileged and confidential,
The Acting Director of Light & Power was excused from
closed session at 5:33 p.m.
It was moved by Ybarra,
the City Council go out of closed
session, the time being 5:55 p.m.
seconded by McCormick, that
session and resume regular
Motion carried.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session regarding DEPARTMENT(S)
REORGANIZATION pursuant to Government Code 54957 and that
authority was granted to the Acting Director of Light & Power to
initiate the re-organization of said department.
It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding
existing litigation cases, LASC No.BC 331516 and LASC No.
BS095763 pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code 5
54956.9, and that no action was taken at this time.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra,
authority be granted to the City Attorney to prepare a
Resolution congratulating the Former City Administrator
retirement. Motion carried.
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It was reported out that the City Council had a
conference in closed session with legal counsel regarding five
potential cases of significant litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Government Code 5 54956.9 and that authority
was granted to the City Attorney to reject the claim submitted
by Mr. Osorio, to accept the claim submitted by the California
Highway Patrol, and that no action was taken on the three
remaining cases.
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There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded by
Gonzales, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 5:57
p.m. Motion carried.
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