City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: February 21, 2023
From: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst Subject
Proclamation Recognizing Retired City Council Member - William (Bill) Davis Recommendation
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired City Council Member William (Bill) Davis in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Background
Historically, the City Council has issued proclamations in honor of retired City Council Members. Council Member William (Bill) Davis retired on December 19, 2022 after providing over forty (40) years of service to the City.
Council Member Davis was initially appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Vernon City Council for an unexpired term on May 26, 1981 and, over the years, was elected or appointed to continue to serve on the Council.
During his career, Council Member Davis represented the City by serving as a Board Member of various area organizations including the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, the Central Basin Water Association, and the Southern California Association of Governments. During his tenure, Council Member Davis also served as the City Council representative on the Vernon Business and Industry Commission and served as a member of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency, and the Board of Library Trustees.
Council Member Davis served on the City Council during the defeat of state legislation aimed at disincorporating the City of Vernon. His dedication and commitment played a key role in setting the City of Vernon on a path towards reform that focused on transparency and the implementation of sweeping good governance policies.
During his distinguished public service career with the City of Vernon City Council, William (Bill) Davis earned the deepest respect of his colleagues, employees, residents and the business community through his dedication, commitment, and leadership and he will be truly missed. Council Member Davis was appointed on May 26, 1981 and met the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective December 19, 2022.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – William (Bill) Davis