City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: October 21, 2025
From: Su Tan, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Tyler Cashman, Human Resources Analyst
Subject
Proclamation Recognizing Retired Employee - Eugenio Cerda Recommendation
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired employee Eugenio Cerda, Police Officer, 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.
Eugenio Cerda, Police Officer, retired from the City of Vernon on August 31, 2025, after providing over twenty-six (26) years of service to the City. Officer Cerda was hired with the City of Vernon effective December 14, 1998.
Officer Cerda began his journey with the City as a Community Services Officer. He then was reclassified as a Police Officer Trainee to attend the Rio Hondo Police Academy on October 11, 1999. After successful completion of the Police Academy, Officer Cerda was reclassified as a Police Officer on March 04, 2000.
While serving the City, Officer Cerda received 1,685 training hours, which included The Riverside Corrections Academy, Narcotics Investigations, Tactics and Crisis Entry, Drug Influence and Awareness, Firearms Tactics, among many other professional training opportunities.
Throughout his career, Officer Cerda has played an important role holding multiple assignments within the Police Department. Officer Cerda held the assignment of Field Training Officer, served on the Mobile Field Force Team, the Special Enforcement Team, the South East Regional Mental Evaluation Team, served as a Detective assigned to L.A. IMPACT, and was assigned as a Detective with the Cargo Theft Interdiction Program.
Due to Officer Cerda’s exemplary service throughout his career, he received the Life Saving Award, Safe Driving Award and the 10851 Award.
During his distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Officer Eugenio Cerda earned the deepest respect of his colleagues through his dedication, contributions, and knowledgeable expertise and commitment to the Vernon Police Department. Officer Cerda was an exemplary employee and will truly be missed. Officer Cerda was hired on December 14, 1998, and met the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective, August 31, 2025.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Eugenio Cerda