Resolution No. 2019-039RESOLUTION NO. 2019-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPOINTING JIM ENRIQUEZ TO SERVE AS THE
INTERIM FIRE CHIEF AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A RELATED TEMPORARY AT -WILL
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, as a result of the current Fire Chief's impending
retirement, there will be a vacancy in the position of Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, in light of the impending vacancy and need for
continued management and oversight of the Fire Department, the City
Administrator has elected to fill the vacancy on a temporary basis
until the City transitions the fire service to Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief is an executive -level position
responsible for overseeing the Fire Department, and requires an
individual with specific skills and experience in a broad range of
management and operation of fire protection services; and
WHEREAS, Jim Enriquez ("Enriquez") has specialized skills
necessary to perform the duties of the Interim Fire Chief because of
his many years of experience in the field; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated September 17, 2019, the City
Administrator has recommended the (i) appointment of Enriquez to serve
as the Interim Fire Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Vernon
effective September 17, 2019, and (ii) approval and authorization to
execute a Temporary At -Will Employment Agreement (the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, Enriquez will be paid within the published salary
range for the Fire Chief position; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to
appoint Enriquez to serve as the Interim Fire Chief on a temporary
basis, and approve the Agreement and authorize the execution thereof.
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 Jim Enriquez to serve as the Interim Fire Chief of the Fire
Department of the City of Vernon effective September 17, 2019.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds that this single interim appointment is necessary to fill the
anticipated vacancy in the position of Fire Chief because the
Department requires a Fire Chief to maintain departmental management
and oversight.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves and authorizes the execution of the Temporary At -Will
Employment Agreement with Jim Enriquez to serve as Interim Fire Chief
of the City of Vernon, in substantially the same form as the copy
which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the Interim City Clerk, or the Interim City Clerk's designee,
to give a fully executed Agreement to Enriquez.
SECTION 7: The Interim City Clerk, or any authorized
officer, shall administer the Oath of Office prescribed in the
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Constitution of the State of California to Enriquez and shall have him
subscribe to it and file it with the Human Resources Department.
SECTION 8: The Interim City Clerk of the City of Vernon
shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this
resolution, and the Interim City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall
cause this resolution and the Interim City Clerk's certification to be
entered in the File of Resolutions of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 2019.
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Name: Meli3a A. Ybarra
ATTEST:
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Deb rah Harrington,
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Zay _a oussa,
Senior Deputy City Attorney
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Title: Mayor / -4a-y-e
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Deborah Harrington, Interim City Clerk of the City of Vernon,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution
No. 2019-39, 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, September 17, 2019, and thereafter was duly signed by
the Mayor or Mayor Pro,-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this'� day of September, 2019, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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e orah Harringto ,
Interim City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
AT -WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SAFETY)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND
Jim Enriquez
This Agreement is between the City of Vernon ("City") and Jim Enriguez ("Employee").
Recitals
City desires to employ Employee as an at -will employee in the position of Interim Fire
Chief. Employee desires to be the Interim Fire Chief and acknowledges that such employment
is at -will.
The City Administrator, pursuant to the authority granted by the City of Vernon Charter
and City Council, agrees to hire Employee, as an at -will employee, subject to the terms and
conditions identified below.
AGREEMENT
Section 1: TERM
The effective date of this Agreement shall be September 17, 2019 Either party may
terminate this Agreement pursuant to the provisions set forth below. Employee is an at -will
employee and may be terminated, with or without cause, upon seven (7) days written notice.
Employee may resign with seven (7) days advance notice as set forth in Section 5 below.
Section 2: DUTIES
A. City engages Employee as the Interim Fire Chief to perform the functions and
duties specified in the job description for the position (Attachment "A", incorporated herein by
this reference), as the same may be modified by the City Administrator, from time to time, and to
perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the City Administrator
shall, from time to time, assign.
B. Employee agrees that to the best of his ability and experience that he will at all
times conscientiously perform the duties and obligations required, either express or implied, by
the terms of this Agreement, the ordinances, resolutions and adopted policies of the City of
Vernon and the laws and regulations of the State of California and the United States.
C. As a public employee, Employee is required to work a full and complete work
week pursuant to the established work schedule as determined by the City Administrator, and
devote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the employment responsibilities and duties as
identified in this Agreement.
D. During the term of this Agreement, Employee is required to have and maintain a
valid California Driver's license.
E. Employee shall, within six (6) months from the date of appointment, obtain a
current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and shall maintain said certification
during this interim appointment. Additional time in which to obtain the required certification may
be provided at the discretion of the City Administrator.
September 2019
F. Employee acknowledges that in connection with the performance of his duties,
he will obtain information from City employees and third parties that is of a confidential nature.
Employee agrees that he will not disclose such confidential information other than to officers
and employees of the City who have been authorized to have access to such information.
Employee further agrees that if he has a question as to the confidentiality of information
obtained in the course of his employment; he will contact the City Attorney for advice.
Section 3: COMPENSATION
As compensation for the services to be rendered by Employee, City agrees to pay
Employee an hourly rate of $115.0648 for hours worked, payable in biweekly installments at the
same time as other employees of the City are paid and subject to customary withholding.
Employee's salary shall be reflected in the City's publicly available salary schedule.
Section 4: BENEFITS
This is a temporary interim position that is not eligible for any employee benefits.
Section 5: TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY
A. The parties agree that this appointment is temporary, until such time as the term of
the Agreement expires or is otherwise terminated.
B. Employee is a temporary, at -will employee and serves at the will and pleasure of the
City Administrator and this Agreement may be terminated by the City at any time,
without cause, subject to the notice requirements and conditions of Section 1.
C. The Agreement may be terminated by Employee at any time. Employee agrees to
provide at least seven (7) calendar days advance written notice of the effective date
of his resignation.
Section 6: GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Notice
Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and either delivered in person
or by first class, certified, return receipt requested US Mail with postage prepaid. Such notice
shall be addressed as follows:
TO CITY: City Administrator
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
TO EMPLOYEE: Jim Enriquez
[Deliver to last updated address in personnel file]
B Entire Agreement
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The text of this Agreement shall constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between
the parties. All prior oral or written communications understanding or agreements between the
parties, not set forth herein, shall be superseded in total by this Agreement. No Amendment or
modification to this Agreement may be made except by a written agreement signed by the
Employee and the City Administrator and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
C Assignment
This Agreement is not assignable by either the City or Employee.
D Severability
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is finally held or determined to be illegal
or void by a court having jurisdiction over the parties, the remainder of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect unless the parts found to be void are wholly inseparable from the
remaining portions of this Agreement.
E. Effect of Waiver
The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants,
or conditions in this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term,
covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one
time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other
time or times.
F. Jurisdiction
Any action to interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement shall be held exclusively in
a state court in Los Angeles County, California. Employee expressly waives any right to remove
any such action from Los Angeles County.
G. Effective Date
This Agreement shall take effect on September 17, 2019.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Vernon has caused this Agreement to be signed
and executed on its behalf by its City Administrator, and executed by the Employee.
Dated:
City of Vernon, a California charter City and
California municipal corporation
M
Carlos R. Fandino Jr.,
City Administrator
ATTEST:
Deborah Harrington, Interim City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Hema Patel, City Attorney
- 4 - September 2019
In signing this Agreement, Employee understands and agrees that his employment status is that
of an at -will employee and that his rights to employment with the City are governed by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement rather than the ordinances, resolutions, and policies of
the City of Vernon which might otherwise apply to employees of the City. Employee further
acknowledges that he was given the opportunity to consult with an attorney prior to signing this
Agreement.
Dated:
Signed:
Employee
- 5 - September 2019
ATTACHMENT A
Job Description
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City of Vernon - Class Specification Bulletin
Fire Chief
Bargaining Unit: Executive - At Will
CITY OF VERNON
Established Date: Mar 1, 2014
Revision Date: Aug 13, 2015
SALARY RANGE
$104.37 - $126.86 Hourly
$18,090.80 - $21,989.07 Monthly
$217,089.60 - $263,868.80 Annually
SUMMARY:
Class Code:
5010
Under limited supervision, serves as Vernon Fire Department (VFD) Fire Chief; assures
VFD operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and the public safety
goals of the City; directs core VFD programs, including training, fire prevention, public
education, emergency preparedness, administrative functions, and special projects;
promotes VFD and City goals and priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include
any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a
comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class;
employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an
employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manages the Vernon Fire Department (VFD) through effective planning, staff
management, and effective fiscal management; provides leadership, direction,
and guidance to achieve the VFD goal of preventing and minimizing the loss of life
and property in the City by establishing control over fires, medical emergencies,
and the consequences of natural and manmade disasters.
• Develops and implements plans to meet City goals and directives; interprets
concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, determines scope and
priorities of programs and projects, communicates status of projects and
organizational issues, and assures the efficient delivery of high quality emergency
services.
• Directs all VFD operations, programs, staff, and projects, including training, public
education, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and administrative and
budget functions.
• Monitors operations, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects, monitors staff
work, and reviews and evaluates outcomes and methods; meets with staff to
discuss and resolve problems, policies, workload, special projects, quality
standards, and technical issues.
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• Plans and coordinates VFD activities and training; maintains department
discipline, and assures consistency of training, management of emergencies, and
adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines; evaluates
performance of VFD management team, and reviews and approves VFD
evaluations.
• Analyzes workload trends, and develops emergency preparedness plans and
training.
• Provides technical and management support to City Administrator on a variety of
complex issues, including planning, ordinances, policies, budget, goals, priorities,
equipment, and purchasing; coordinates community relations activities, and
resolves sensitive and complex citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Coordinates operations and training, evaluates team performance, identifies
training needs, and coordinates training with regional emergency services
agencies; assures effective communication of VFD directives and changes in
protocols; assures goals are met and performance issues are addressed.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
methods and procedures; monitors and evaluates work load, administrative
support systems, internal reporting relationships, and inter -agency issues;
identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops recommendations.
• Assures the operational readiness of all fire equipment, vehicles, and personnel;
reviews and approves operational and investigative reports.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by
demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors
and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work -related issues and City
information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Must have an A.A. or A.S. Degree in Fire Science or a B.A. or B.S degree with 24 units
of Fire Science AND seven years fire department management experience, including
three years of experience at a rank of Battalion Chief, preferably with the City of
Vernon.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures; and VFD MOUs, policies,
and procedures.
• Duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of a municipal Fire Chief.
• State and federal regulations, practices, and procedures governing fire safety and
emergency services.
• Modern emergency services management principles for efficient and effective
management of allocated resources, including deployment strategies, reactive
tactics, and coordination with outside agencies.
• Techniques and practices for effective and efficient management of Department
resources, including personnel administration, labor law, purchasing, and
budgeting.
• Tactics for deployment of personnel and equipment at fire and emergency scenes.
• Methods, practices and procedures for fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous
material responses, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and fire
investigations.
• Procedures and equipment used in modern firefighting and emergency medical
response.
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and International Fire Service Training
Association (IFSTA) training and safety standards.
City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of all streets, landmarks,
buildings, and water mains.
SKILL IN:
• Assuming VFD command level responsibilities and making appropriate decisions.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural
guidelines, while assuring compliance with VFD goals and objectives.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of
proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Assuming incident command responsibilities, making risk assessment decisions on
deployment of staff, and coordinating firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical
services.
• Evaluating complex emergency scenes, and quickly developing solutions,
priorities, and mitigation plans.
• Operating specialized computer and communications equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers
and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California State Commercial or Class C Driver's License with Fire Firefighter
Endorsement is required. California State Certifications for Firefighter I & II, Fire
Officer and Chief Fire Officer, HazMat Specialist, California State Certified in Urban
Search and Rescue (US&R) and Emergency Medical Technician from California Office of
the State Fire Marshal are required. Additional technical training and certifications are
preferred and may be required, including California Incident Command Certification
System (CICCS).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office environment, in fire department facilities, and in
the field for evaluation of emergency situations; may be exposed to the same work
hazards as Fire Department Captains. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet
VFD standards.
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AGREEMENT
SIGNATURE ROUTING FORM
CONTRACTOR: Jim Enriquez
CONTRACT PURPOSE: At -Will Employment A=ment for Interim Fire Chief
CONTRACT IS: ❑ FEDERAL ❑ PREVAILING WAGE ❑ COMPETITIVE SELECTION & NOTICED RFP
❑ COMPETITIVE BID & NOTICED INVITATION TO BID
XEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE PROCESS (APPROVAL ATTACHED)
SERVICES ❑ MATERIALS L! BUDGFTED ❑ NOT BUDGETED
TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $239.335 00 (Yearly Salary) Charge Acct. No(s) 011.1033.501010
Amendment Value $ ❑ Contract is an Amendment to Eden Contract No. (if applicable)
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PERSON:: Michael Earl PHONE: ext. 239
AUTHORIZATION: LYApproved by Council on 9/17/2019
(Check one and attach Resolution No. 2019-39 (if applicable)
supporting documentation)
❑ Approved by City Administrator on
❑ Approved by Finance Director on
ROUTING SEQUENCE: (Please Follow In Order)
Initials Date
(1) Responsible Department Person /r
Certifies compliance with Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance,
obtains approval from City Council/City Administrator/Finance Director, and obtains
approval as to form from the City Attorney's Office, assembles two (2) originals of contract,
obtains proper signatures from contractor/consultant pursuant to the signature requirements,
obtains insurance & bond documents, notifies IT to remove related RFP/bid notice from the
City's website (if applicable), enters contract into Eden once routing process is complete.
(2) Liability and Claims
Approves insurance and sureties, if bonds required.
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(3) Finance (Purchasing)
Wage Ordinances
Checks compliance with Competitive Bidding & Living
and reflected in current budget.
(4) City Attorney
Approves contract as to form.
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(5) City Signatory
Signs document behalf of City.
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City Clerk
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Attests signatures, numbers and files contract, enters contract documents
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(executed contract, supporting documentation, insurance and bonds, etc.) into Laserfrche,
transmits duplicate duplicate original to contractor/consultant, notifies Responsible Department Person,
and notifies any "consultant" of duties to file Form 700, if applicable.
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TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
November 18, 2019
Jim Enriquez, Interim Fire Chief
City of Vernon — Fire Department
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Re: At -Will Employment Agreement — Interim Fire Chief
Dear Mr. Enriquez:
Transmitted herewith is an original fully executed employment agreement, approved by City
Council on September 17, 2019.
H you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Michael Earl at (323) 583-8811 ext.
239.
Very truly yours,
bosh R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
c: Michael Earl
Joaquin Iron
Resolution No. 2019-39
Agreement File No. 19-107
EXcfusively In6stria!
AT -WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SAFETY)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND
Jim Enriquez
This Agreement is between the City of Vernon ("City") and Jim Enriguez ("Employee").
Recitals
City desires to employ Employee as an at -will employee in the position of Interim Fire
Chief. Employee desires to be the Interim Fire Chief and acknowledges that such employment
is at -will.
The City Administrator, pursuant to the authority granted by the City of Vernon Charter
and City Council, agrees to hire Employee, as an at -will employee, subject to the terms and
conditions identified below.
AGREEMENT
Section 1: TERM
The effective date of this Agreement shall be September 17, 2019 Either party may
terminate this Agreement pursuant to the provisions set forth below. Employee is an at -will
employee and may be terminated, with or without cause, upon seven (7) days written notice.
Employee may resign with seven (7) days advance notice as set forth in Section 5 below.
Section 2: DUTIES
A. City engages Employee as the Interim Fire Chief to perform the functions and
duties specified in the job description for the position (Attachment "A", incorporated herein by
this reference), as the same may be modified by the City Administrator, from time to time, and to
perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the City Administrator
shall, from time to time, assign.
B. Employee agrees that to the best of his ability and experience that he will at all
times conscientiously perform the duties and obligations required, either express or implied, by
the terms of this Agreement, the ordinances, resolutions and adopted policies of the City of
Vernon and the laws and regulations of the State of California and the United States.
C. As a public employee, Employee is required to work a full and complete work
week pursuant to the established work schedule as determined by the City Administrator, and
devote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the employment responsibilities and duties as
identified in this Agreement.
D. During the term of this Agreement, Employee is required to have and maintain a
valid California Driver's license.
E. Employee shall, within six (6) months from the date of appointment, obtain a
current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and shall maintain said certification
during this interim appointment. Additional time in which to obtain the required certification may
be provided at the discretion of the City Administrator.
September 2019
F. Employee acknowledges that in connection with the performance of his duties,
he will obtain information from City employees and third parties that is of a confidential nature.
Employee agrees that he will not disclose such confidential information other than to officers
and employees of the City who have been authorized to have access to such information.
Employee further agrees that if he has a question as to the confidentiality of information
obtained in the course of his employment; he will contact the City Attorney for advice.
Section 3: COMPENSATION
As compensation for the services to be rendered by Employee, City agrees to pay
Employee an hourly rate of $115.0648 for hours worked, payable in biweekly installments at the
same time as other employees of the City are paid and subject to customary withholding.
Employee's salary shall be reflected in the City's publicly available salary schedule.
Section 4: BENEFITS
This is a temporary interim position that is not eligible for any employee benefits.
Section 5: TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY
A. The parties agree that this appointment is temporary, until such time as the term of
the Agreement expires or is otherwise terminated.
B. Employee is a temporary, at -will employee and serves at the will and pleasure of the
City Administrator and this Agreement may be terminated by the City at any time,
without cause, subject to the notice requirements and conditions of Section 1.
C. The Agreement may be terminated by Employee at any time. Employee agrees to
provide at least seven (7) calendar days advance written notice of the effective date
of his resignation.
Section 6: GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Notice
Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and either delivered in person
or by first class, certified, return receipt requested US Mail with postage prepaid. Such notice
shall be addressed as follows:
TO CITY: City Administrator
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
TO EMPLOYEE: Jim Enriquez
[Deliver to last updated address in personnel file]
Entire Agreement
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The text of this Agreement shall constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between
the parties. All prior oral or written communications understanding or agreements between the
parties, not set forth herein, shall be superseded in total by this Agreement. No Amendment or
modification to this Agreement may be made except by a written agreement signed by the
Employee and the City Administrator and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
C Assignment
This Agreement is not assignable by either the City or Employee.
D Severability
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is finally held or determined to be illegal
or void by a court having jurisdiction over the parties, the remainder of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect unless the parts found to be void are wholly inseparable from the
remaining portions of this Agreement.
E. Effect of Waiver
The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants,
or conditions in this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term,
covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one
time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other
time or times.
Jurisdiction
Any action to interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement shall be held exclusively in
a state court in Los Angeles County, California. Employee expressly waives any right to remove
any such action from Los Angeles County.
G. Effective Date
This Agreement shall take effect on September 17, 2019.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Vernon has caused this Agreement to be signed
and executed on its behalf by its City Administrator, and executed by the Employee.
City of Vernon, a California charter City and
California municipal corpor tion
Dated: II I l °I By:
Cah6s R. Fandino Jr.
City Administrator
ATTE T:
I�
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Hema el, City Attorney
- 4 - September 2019
In signing this Agreement, Employee understands and agrees that his employment status is that
of an at -will employee and that his rights to employment with the City are governed by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement rather than the ordinances, resolutions, and policies of
the City of Vernon which might otherwise apply to employees of the City. Employee further
acknowledges that he was given the opportunity to consult with an attorney prior to signing this
Agreement.
Signed:
Dated: «J ZV/5 Us Omployee
5 - September 2019
ATTACHMENT A
Job Description
- 6 - September 2019
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fire Chief
Date Prepared: September, 2016
Class Code: 5010
SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, serves as Vernon Fire Department (VFD) Fire Chief; assures VFD
operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and the public safety goals of the City; directs core
VFD programs, including training, fire prevention, public education, emergency preparedness, administrative
functions, and special projects; promotes VFD and City goals and priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following
mpresentafive duties, knowledge, and shills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class;
employees maybe assigned duhas which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does
not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include,
but are not limited to, the following:
• Manages the Vernon Fire Department (VFD) through effective planning, staff management, and effective
fiscal management; provides leadership, direction, and guidance to achieve the VFD goal of preventing
and minimizing the loss of life and property in the City by establishing control over fires, medical
emergencies, and the consequences of natural and manmade disasters.
• Develops and implements plans to meet City goals and directives; interprets concerns, defines desired
results, develops solutions, determines scope and priorities of programs and projects, communicates
status of projects and organizational issues, and assures the efficient delivery of high quality emergency
services.
• Directs all VFD operations, programs, staff, and projects, including training, public education, fire
prevention, emergency preparedness, and administrative and budget functions.
• Monitors operations, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects, monitors staff work, and reviews and
evaluates outcomes and methods; meets with staff to discuss and resolve problems, policies, workload,
special projects, quality standards, and technical issues.
• Plans and coordinates VFD activities and training; maintains department discipline, and assures
consistency of training, management of emergencies, and adherence to policies, procedures, standards,
and guidelines; evaluates performance of VFD management team, and reviews and approves VFD
evaluations.
• Analyzes workload trends, and develops emergency preparedness plans and training.
• Provides technical and management support to City Administrator on a variety of complex issues,
including planning, ordinances, policies, budget, goals, priorities, equipment, and purchasing; coordinates
community relations activities, and resolves sensitive and complex citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Coordinates operations and training, evaluates team performance, identifies training needs, and
coordinates training with regional emergency services agencies; assures effective communication of VFD
directives and changes in protocols; assures goals are met and performance issues are addressed.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;
monitors and evaluates work load, administrative support systems, internal reporting relationships, and
inter -agency issues; identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops recommendations.
• Assures the operational readiness of all fire equipment, vehicles, and personnel; reviews and approves
operational and investigative reports.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous
and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work -
related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Must have an A.A. or A.S. Degree in Fire Science or a B.A. or B.S degree with 24 units of Fire Science
AND seven years fire department management experience, including three years of experience at a rank of
Battalion Chief.
Knowledge of:
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures; and VFD MOUs, policies, and procedures.
• Duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of a municipal Fire Chief.
• State and federal regulations, practices, and procedures governing fire safety and emergency services.
• Modern emergency services management principles for efficient and effective management of allocated
resources, including deployment strategies, reactive tactics, and coordination with outside agencies.
• Techniques and practices for effective and efficient management of Department resources, including
personnel administration, labor law, purchasing, and budgeting.
• Tactics for deployment of personnel and equipment at fire and emergency scenes.
• Methods, practices and procedures for fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material responses,
emergency medical services, rescue operations, and fire investigations.
• Procedures and equipment used in modern firefighting and emergency medical response.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)
training and safety standards.
• City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of all streets, landmarks, buildings, and water mains.
Skill in:
• Assuming VFD command level responsibilities and making appropriate decisions.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, while assuring
compliance with VFD goals and objectives.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and
implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Assuming incident command responsibilities, making risk assessment decisions on deployment of staff,
and coordinating firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services.
• Evaluating complex emergency scenes, and quickly developing solutions, priorities, and mitigation
plans.
• Operating specialized computer and communications equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and representatives
from other local, state and federal agencies.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California State Commercial or Class C Drivers License with Fire Firefighter Endorsement is required.
California State Certifications for Firefighter I & 11, Fire Officer and Chief Fire Officer are required.
HazMat Specialist, California State Certified in Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) and Emergency Medical
Technician from California Office of the State Fire Marshal are desired.
Additional technical training and certifications are preferred and may be required, including California Incident
Command Cert'rfication System (CICCS).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office environment, in fire department facilities, and in the field for
evaluation of emergency situations; may be exposed to the same work hazards as Fire Department
Captains. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet VFD standards.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA APPROVED ITEM
09/17/19, SD
City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-426-2019
Submitted by: Michael Earl
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Resolution Appointing Jim Enriquez to Serve as Interim Fire Chief and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Related Temporary At -Will Employment Agreement
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review,
because they are administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and
therefore do not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Adopt the attached resolution appointing Jim Enriquez to serve as Interim Fire Chief of the City of Vernon effective
September 17, 2019, and approving and authorizing the execution of a related temporary at -will employment
agreement.
Background:
With the impending retirement of the current Fire Chief and the need for continued management and oversight of the
Fire Department, the City Administrator is recommending approval of the appointment of an Interim Fire Chief for the
period until the City transitions the fire service to Los Angeles County.
The Fire Chief is an executive -level position responsible for the management and operation of fire protection services
within the City of Vernon and requires an individual with specific skills and experience in the fire service.
Candidate Background: Jim Enriquez has more than thirty-three years of experience in the fire service. Mr. Enriquez
spent his entire career working for the Los Angeles County Fire Department rising through the ranks into Chief Officer
positions in various capacities. Most recently, Mr. Enriquez served as an Assistant Chief overseeing 251 Fire
Department Personnel serving nine cities and unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County. Prior to serving as an
Assistant Fire Chief, Mr. Enriquez served for thirteen years in a variety of Administrative and Operations Battalion Chief
positions, including serving as an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
Mr. Enriquez has an Associate Degree from Citrus Community College, a Bachelors Degree from Cogswell
Polytechnical College, and a Masters Degree from Cal State Long Beach. In 2017, Mr. Enriquez participated in a
three month Executive Leadership Development program at the University of Southern California.
Mr. Enriquez brings an extraordinary amount of management and executive level fire service experience to this interim
assignment which will be of great benefit to the City of Vernon during this transitional time.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no additional fiscal impact resulting from the appointment of the Interim Fire Chief as this is a budgeted position
in the Fire Department 2019/2020 fiscal year budget.
AGENDA APPROVED ITEM
09/17/19, SD
ATTACHMENTS
• 1. Resolution - Interim Fire Chief Appointment