City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: October 3, 2023
From: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst Subject
Proclamation Recognizing Daniel Cordova
Recommendation
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to Daniel Cordova for his years of service to the City.
Background
Historically, the City has issued proclamations in honor of retired City Employees. Daniel Cordova retired on March 23, 2023, from the City of Vernon, after providing over 10 years of service to the City. Daniel Cordova was hired as the Gas Systems Superintendent, effective June 6, 2012.
Mr. Cordova was a conscientious and dedicated employee of the City and was committed to the success of the Public Utilities Gas Division. Throughout his decade-long career, Mr. Cordova consistently championed the City’s natural gas service offerings and increased the number of natural gas customers from 30 to approximately 126. Mr. Cordova led the operation and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system and assisted in training and developing the Gas Systems team members. He participated in the development of key positions in this division to aid in retention and succession planning.
As Gas Systems Superintendent, Mr. Cordova made valuable contributions in the Gas Division that resulted in recognition of the City of Vernon by the American Public Gas Association (APGA) as a Top 100 Largest Municipal Gas Systems by Throughput Volume, recognizing the City of Vernon Public Utilities within the top 20 municipal gas systems, by volume, in the nation. The Gas Division also received multiple APGA safety awards including Safety Management Excellence Award in 2021 and First Place Safety Program in 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Prior to working for the City of Vernon Mr. Cordova worked for the Southern California Gas Company for over 22 years. He led a team of represented and management employees to assist Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) after the San Bruno Explosion. He assisted in creating and implementing safety practices and protocols.
During his distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Mr. Cordova earned the deepest respect of his colleagues through his dedication, contributions and commitment to the Vernon Public Utilities Department and the Vernon community. Mr. Cordova was an exemplary employee and will truly be missed. Daniel Cordova was hired on June 6, 2012, and met the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective March 23, 2023.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Daniel Cordova