City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 5, 2024
From: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst Subject
Proclamation Recognizing Retired Employee - Wenceslao P. Reynoso Recommendation
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired employee Wenceslao P. Reynoso, Building Inspector, Senior, in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Background
Historically, the City Council has issued proclamations in honor of retired City employees. Wenceslao P. Reynoso, Building Inspector, Senior retired from the City of Vernon on December 28, 2023, after providing over thirty-eight (38) years of service to the City. Mr.
Reynoso was hired as a Utilityman V, effective July 1, 1985; effective June 8, 1986, became Engineering Aide III; effective July 3, 1988, became Engineering Aide II; effective July 1, 1999, became Code Enforcement Inspector; effective March 24, 2002, became Building Inspector; effective August 11, 2002, became Plan Checker; and effective April 20, 2014, became Building Inspector, Senior.
Throughout his career, Inspector Wenceslao Reynoso has been involved in large construction projects for a variety of companies within the City of Vernon, such as Popcornopolis LLC, RPlanet Earth of Los Angeles LLC, US Growers Cold Storage, Southland Box Company, Prime Data Center, Winix America, Inc. Mr. Reynoso collaborated with the Health and Environmental Control Department and Los Angeles County Fire by providing his expertise and support in various City projects. Additionally, Inspector Reynoso was involved in the EnerGov system integration to transition from a paper to an electronic permitting process.
Mr. Reynoso completed numerous hours of training and obtained various certifications from the International Code Council in the following disciplines:
• Residential Building Inspector
• Building Plans Examiner
• Commercial Building
During his distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Wenceslao P. Reynoso earned the deepest respect of his colleagues through his dedication, contributions and knowledgeable building expertise and commitment to the Public Works Department and community. Mr.
Reynoso was an exemplary employee and will truly be missed. Mr. Reynoso was hired on July 1, 1985, and met the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective December 28, 2023.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Wenceslao P. Reynoso