City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
From: Lisette Grizzelle, Interim Director of Human Resources Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Tyler Cashman, Human Resources Analyst
Subject
Proclamation Recognizing Retired Employee – Ruben Rodriguez Recommendation
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired employee Ruben Rodriguez, Power Resources Settlement Analyst, 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. Ruben Rodriguez, a Power Resources Settlement Analyst, Senior, retired from the City of Vernon on December 30, 2024, after providing over fifteen (15) years of service to the City. Mr. Rodriguez was hired with the City of Vernon effective August 4, 2009.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rodriguez has played an important role in ensuring system reliability, maintaining consistent service, and delivered excellent customer support. His responsibilities included reviewing, verifying, and processing CAISO invoice settlements; reviewing, verifying and settling bilateral gas trades, renewable Power Purchase Agreements, and resource adequacy transactions; and preparing monthly reports for energy cost adjustments and Renewable Portfolio Standard pass-through billings.
Mr. Rodriguez began his journey with the City as a Systems Coordinator I. In this position, he contributed significantly to industry-leading system reliability, ensuring uninterrupted service and timely outage restoration. He was dedicated to providing safe and clean water at appropriate pressures while delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients.
During his distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Ruben Rodriguez earned the deepest respect of his colleagues through his dedication, contributions, and knowledgeable expertise and commitment to the Public Utilities Department. Mr. Rodriguez was an exemplary employee and will truly be missed. Mr. Rodriguez was hired on August 4, 2009, and met the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective December 30, 2024.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Ruben Rodriguez