City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 3, 2026
From: Su Tan, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Denise Garcia, Human Resources Analyst
Subject
Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Employee – Norma T. Rodriguez Recommendation
Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retiring employee Norma Teresa Rodriguez, Police Dispatcher, in recognition of her dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Background
Historically, the City Council has issued proclamations in honor of retired City employees. Norma T. Rodriguez, Police Dispatcher, retired from the City of Vernon on December 17, 2025, after providing over twenty-three (23) years of service to the City. Teresa was hired with the City of Vernon effective January 14, 2002.
Ms. Rodriguez began her journey with the City as a Police Dispatcher on January 14, 2002.
Throughout her career, she remained dedicated to this role while strengthening her skills through ongoing professional training and hands-on experience. Her long-standing service provided continuity, knowledge, and dependable support to the Vernon Police Department.
While serving the City, Ms. Rodriguez received 434 training hours, which included the Golden West College Public Safety Dispatch Course, Crisis Negotiations, Terrorism Awareness, Human Trafficking, Tactical Communication, a Dispatcher’s Role in Active Shooter and Mass Casualty Incidents, and Strategic Communications.
Throughout her career, Ms. Rodriguez played an important role in the daily operations of the Vernon Police Department, serving as a primary point of communication between the public, police officers, and emergency response personnel. Ms. Rodriguez was responsible for receiving and prioritizing emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinating officer response, managing radio communications, and providing real-time support during critical incidents. Her calm demeanor, sound judgment, and attention to detail contributed significantly to effective emergency response and public safety operations throughout the City.
During her distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Norma T. Rodriguez earned the deepest respect of her colleagues and made meaningful contributions to the Vernon Police Department.
Norma was an exemplary employee and will truly be missed. Norma T. Rodriguez was hired on January 14, 2002, and met the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective December 17, 2025.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Norma T. Rodriguez