Resolution No. 2015-069RESOLUTION NO. 2015-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPOINTING LISETTE GRIZZELLE TO SERVE AS THE
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE CITY OF
VERNON
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2015, Teresa McAllister retired as
Human Resources Director of the City of Vernon; and
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon (the "City"), has retained the
services of The Hawkins Company, to recruit a Director of Human
Resources for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to
appoint Lisette Grizzelle to serve as Interim Director of Human
Resources while the City conducts an executive recruitment to fill the
position of Director of Human Resources on a permanent basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action 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.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints Lisette Grizzelle to serve as the Interim Director of Human
Resources of the City of Vernon, effective November 2, 2015, until
such time as the City Council approves her removal or appoints another
person to the position of Director of Human Resources.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2015.
ATTEST:
aria E . Ayala
City Clerk / r ut-y-�r r
Name:
W. Michael McCormick
Title: Mayor /
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E . Ayala, City Clerk / of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2015-69, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of November, 2015, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
aria LP Ayala
City Clerk
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TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 10, 2015
TO: Mark Whitworth, City Administrator
FROM: Deborah Juarez, Records Management Assistant/i�
RE: Resolution No. 2015-69 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Appointing Lisette Grizzelle to Serve as the Interim Director of Human Resources of the
City of Vernon
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-69 referenced above, which was approved by
City Council on November 3, 2015.
Thank you.
c: Lisette Grizzelle
Joaquin Leon
Resolution No. 2015-69
STAFF REPORT
OCT 2 8 2015 STAFF REPORT
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: November 3, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mark C. Whitworth, City Administrator M W I �C-
Originator: Kristen Enomoto, Deputy City Administrator
RE: Appointment of Interim Director of Human Resources
Recommendation
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a an administrative or maintenance activity
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore
does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Adopt the attached resolution appointing Lisette Grizzelle to serve as the Interim Director
of Human Resources effective November 2, 2015.
Background
Director of Human Resources Teresa McAllister will retire effective October 29, 2015. The
Hawkins Company has been retained to conduct an executive recruitment to fill the position.
Until the recruitment is completed and the position is filled, it is recommended that Senior
Human Resources Analyst Lisette Grizzelle be appointed to serve as Interim Director of Human
Resources, effective November 2, 2015.
As a Senior Human Resources Analyst, Ms. Grizzelle is a classified FLSA exempt manager in
the Human Resources Department and serves as the second in command. Ms. Grizzelle has over
twelve years of human resource management experience in public sector employment. Ms.
Grizzelle has broad experience in labor and employment law and possesses both Masters and
Bachelors Degrees in Business Administration. She is in the process of completing her
Doctorate Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Management.
Additionally, Ms. Grizzelle possesses certificates of completion for Labor Relations Academy -
Negotiations Simulation and Strategy and Advanced Labor Relations Academy — Tools for
Experienced Negotiators. Ms. Grizzelle's labor relations experience includes extensive
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participation in meet and confer processes and serving as a resource person during contract
negotiations with various labor groups.
Ms. Grizzelle has extensive experience and training in all facets of Human Resources, including
but not limited to, recruitment and retention matters, classification and compensation studies and
review, harassment and discrimination complaints and investigations, effective leadership,
employee training and development, and applicable statutes like the Fair Labor Standards Act,
the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Ms. Grizzelle is a member of several Human Resources professional organizations, such as the
International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), the Southern
California Public Management Association — Human Resources (SCPMA-HR), the Southern
California Public Labor Relations Council (SCPLRC), and the California Public Employers
Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA), which provide a broad professional network and
help her stay up to date on emerging trends and issues in the Human Resources industry.
Given Ms. Grizzelle's qualifications, education, work experience, training and familiarity with
Human Resource's programs, policies, and procedures, she is well suited to serve as the Interim
Director of Human Resources.
Fiscal Impact
A savings of approximately $9,200 per month will be recognized by filling the Director of
Human Resources position on an interim basis with an existing staff member. The total savings
will depend on how long it takes to fill the Director of Human Resources position on a
permanent basis.
Attachment(s)
1. Resolution Appointing Interim Director of Human Resources
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPOINTING LISETTE GRIZZELLE TO SERVE AS THE
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE CITY OF
VERNON
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2015, Teresa McAllister retired as
Human Resources Director of the City of Vernon; and
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon (the "City"), has retained the
services of The Hawkins Company, to recruit a Director of Human
Resources for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to
appoint Lisette Grizzelle to serve as Interim Director of Human
Resources while the City conducts an executive recruitment to fill the
position of Director of Human Resources on a permanent basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action 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.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints Lisette Grizzelle to serve as the Interim Director of Human
Resources of the City of Vernon, effective November 2, 2015, until
such time as the City Council approves her removal or appoints another
person to the position of Director of Human Resources.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2015.
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
"fin MINE,
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Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, , City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. , was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of November, 2015, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
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