City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: September 17, 2024
From: Daniel Calleros, Interim City Administrator
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lilia Hernandez, Assistant to the City Administrator Subject
Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Employee - Michael A. Earl Recommendation
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retiring employee Michael A. Earl, Director of Human Resources, in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Background
Historically, the City Council has issued proclamations in honor of retiring City employees. Michael A. Earl, Director of Human Resources will be retiring from the City of Vernon on September 30, 2024, after providing over seven (7) years of service to the City.
Mr. Earl was hired as the Director of Human Resources on October 24, 2016. Prior to working for the City of Vernon, Mr. Earl worked for various other public agencies. He held the position of Human Resources Manager with the City of Santa Monica from 2009 – 2016. Michael worked in the capacity of Personnel & Risk Management Director with the City of Hermosa Beach from 1997 – 2009. From 1993 – 1997, he worked for the City of South Gate as Assistant to the City Manager. Michael also worked for the City of El Cajon and held the positions of Management/Personnel Analyst from 1991 – 1993 and Personnel Analyst from 1988 – 1991.
As Director of Human Resources for the City of Vernon, Mr. Earl has led his team with thoughtfulness, conviction, and an attentive eye on functional and operational aspects of the Department. Under his leadership, the Department has achieved many accomplishments in the areas of recruitment, streamlining of consulting services, employee performance evaluations, employee benefits administration, mandated employee trainings, labor contract negotiations, and development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Mr. Earl is committed to supporting employees as well as the City’s interests and approaches difficult situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
During his career with the City of Vernon, Michael A. Earl has earned the deepest respect of his colleagues through his leadership, sound advice, and guidance in human resources strategies.
Mr. Earl is a dedicated employee and will be missed. Mr. Earl was hired on October 24, 2016, and meets the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective September 30, 2024.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Michael A. Earl