Resolution No. 2019-010RESOLUTION NO. 2019-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPOINTING TILAHUN (ABRAHAM) Y. ALEMU TO
SERVE AS THE INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER OF PUBLIC
UTILITIES
WHEREAS, as of April 4, 2019, there is a vacancy in the
position of General Manager of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, in light of this vacancy and exigent need for
management of the Public Utilities Department, the City Administrator
has elected to fill the vacancy on a temporary basis until recruitment
of an individual to fill the General Manager position on a permanent
basis can be completed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to
appoint Tilahun Y. Alemu ("Abraham Alemu") to serve as the Interim
General Manager of the Public Utilities Department while the City
conducts an executive recruitment to fill the position of General
Manager of Public Utilities 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) review, because it is a general administrative 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.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints Tilahun Y. Alemu ("Abraham Alemu") to serve as the Interim
General Manager of the Public Utilities Department of the City of
Vernon effective May 7, 2019, until such time as the City
Administrator approves his removal from this interim appointment or
another person is appointed to the position of General Manager of
Public Utilities.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and
the City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and
the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the File of
Resolutions of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2019.
Name I
M@lis A. Ybarra
Name
ATTEST:
Maria E Ayala, OFity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Za Moussa,
Se or Deputy City Attorney
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Title: Mayor /
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
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. 2019-10,
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, May 7, 2019, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or
Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this VE. day of May, 2019, at Vernon, California.
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Mari E. Ayala,&Tity Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-182-2019
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle
Submitting Department: Human Resources
Meeting Date: May 7, 2019
SUBJECT
A Resolution Appointing Tilahun (Abraham) Y. Alemu To Serve As The Interim General Manager of Public Utilities
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval ofthe attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEAQ) review, because it is a general administrative 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 Tilahun (Abraham) Y. Alemu to serve as the Interim General Manager of
Public Utilities effective May 7, 2019.
Background:
The previous General Manager of Public Utilities resigned from the City of Vernon effective April 4, 2019. In order to
ensure that the Public Utilities Department is not without leadership, to maintain continuity and efficient operations, it is
recommended that Tilahun (Abraham) Y. Alemu be appointed as Interim General Manager, effective May 7, 2019, until
a permanent General Manager is appointed.
Mr. Alemu currently serves in a leadership and management role in the Public Utilities Department as the Integrated
Resources Manager. Mr. Alemu has over 26 years of experience in the Public Utilities Department at the City of
Vernon and has served in several capacities during his professional career, progressing from Electrical Engineering
Assistant, Assistant Power Engineer, Associate Engineer, Resource Engineer, Electric Resources Planning and
Development Manager, and presently Integrated Resources Manager. As such, he is familiar with the intricacies of the
City's infrastructure, internal staff and departmental needs.
Additionally, Mr. Alemu possesses a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and is registered as a Professional
Engineer in Electrical Engineering which add to his qualifications to serve as Interim General Manager and his ability to
effectively plan, design, implement, and maintain solutions within the Public Utilities Department that directly impact the
residents and businesses of Vernon during this interim period.
Given Mr. Alemu's qualifications, education, work experience, training and familiarity with the Public Utilities
Department's programs, services, policies and procedures, and projects, he is well suited to serve as the Interim
General Manager of Public Utilities.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no additional cost to fill this Interim appointment due to current vacancies in the Public Utilities Department.
ATTACHMENTS
0 1. Resolution - Appointment of Interim GM of Public Utilities
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPOINTING TILAHUN (ABRAHAM) Y. ALEMU TO
SERVE AS THE INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER OF PUBLIC
UTILITIES
WHEREAS, as of April 4, 2019, there is a vacancy in the
position of General Manager of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, in light of this vacancy and exigent need for
management of the Public Utilities Department, the City Administrator
has elected to fill the vacancy on a temporary basis until recruitment
of an individual to fill the General Manager position on a permanent
basis can be completed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to
appoint Tilahun Y. Alemu ("Abraham Alemu") to serve as the Interim
General Manager of the Public Utilities Department while the City
conducts an executive recruitment to fill the position of General
Manager of Public Utilities 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) review, because it is a general administrative 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.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints Tilahun Y. Alemu ("Abraham Alemu") to serve as the Interim
General Manager of the Public Utilities Department of the City of
Vernon effective May 7, 2019, until such time as the City
Administrator approves his removal from this interim appointment or
another person is appointed to the position of General Manager of
Public Utilities.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and
the City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and
the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the File of
Resolutions of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2019.
ATTEST:
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Zaynah Moussa,
Senior Deputy City Attorney
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Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
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. , 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,
May 7, 2019, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-
Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of May, 2019, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk