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Dept. ID HR 13-008 Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: 11/4/2013
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: 11/4/2013 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Fred A. Wilson, City Manager Michele Warren, Director of Human Resources Adopt Resolution No. 2013-63 establishing the Salary Range and CalPERS retirement contribution for the Non-Represented Employee position of Police Chief; and authorize execution of an Employment Agreement with Robert Handy
Statement of Issue: A national recruitment has been completed for the position of Police Chief. The City Manager is recommending the appointment of Robert Handy to the position. Financial Impact: The position of Police Chief is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2012/13 budget, no additional funding is required. Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2013-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing the Salary Range and Employee-Paid Portion of CalPERS Contribution for Police Chief;” and, B) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the “Employment Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Robert Handy” for the position of Police Chief. Alternative Action(s): Do no approve the appointment of Robert Handy for the position of Police Chief. Analysis: The City launched a nationwide recruitment for the position of Police Chief utilizing the services of executive recruitment firm, Bob Murray and Associates. More than 55 applications were received for the position. The most qualified candidates, as evaluated in accordance with the position profile, were invited to an interview panel comprised of members of the business community, school districts, clergy, as well as professional peers in comparable agencies. The City Manager conducted follow up interviews. As a result, he recommends that the City Council approve the appointment of Robert Handy to the position of Police Chief for the City of Huntington Beach effective December 9, 2013. The compensation is $208,995. This is a 2% increase over the current compensation. The incoming Police Chief will also contribute the full 9% employee-paid share of CalPERS. Additional details of the proposed employment terms can be found in the attached Employment Agreement.
Dept. ID HR 13-008 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date: 11/4/2013
Recommendation Staff recommends setting the pay range for the position at the range of R-725. This is a 2% increase over the current compensation. (NA employees last received across-the-board compensation adjustments in 2008.) The staff recommendation is based upon the City Manager’s desire to align the salary structure and the additional 2.75% CalPERS retirement contribution. Environmental Status: NA Strategic Plan Goal: Develop, retain and attract quality staff Attachment(s): 1. Resolution No. 2013-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing the Salary Range and Employee Paid Portion of CalPERS contribution for Police Chief” 2. Employment agreement for Robert Handy.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: 11/4/2013 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Fred A. Wilson, City Manager Michele Warren, Director of Human Resources Adopt Resolution No. 2013-63 establishing the Salary Range and CalPERS retirement contribution for the Non-Represented Employee position of Police Chief; and authorize execution of an Employment Agreement with Robert Handy
Statement of Issue: A national recruitment has been completed for the position of Police Chief. The City Manager is recommending the appointment of Robert Handy to the position. Financial Impact: The position of Police Chief is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2012/13 budget, no additional funding is required. Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2013-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing the Salary Range and Employee-Paid Portion of CalPERS Contribution for Police Chief;” and, B) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the “Employment Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Robert Handy” for the position of Police Chief. Alternative Action(s): Do no approve the appointment of Robert Handy for the position of Police Chief. Analysis: The City launched a nationwide recruitment for the position of Police Chief utilizing the services of executive recruitment firm, Bob Murray and Associates. More than 55 applications were received for the position. The most qualified candidates, as evaluated in accordance with the position profile, were invited to an interview panel comprised of members of the business community, school districts, clergy, as well as professional peers in comparable agencies. The City Manager conducted follow up interviews. As a result, he recommends that the City Council approve the appointment of Robert Handy to the position of Police Chief for the City of Huntington Beach effective December 9, 2013. The compensation is $208,995. This is a 2% increase over the current compensation. The incoming Police Chief will also contribute the full 9% employee-paid share of CalPERS. Additional details of the proposed employment terms can be found in the attached Employment Agreement.
Dept. ID HR 13-008 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date: 11/4/2013
Recommendation Staff recommends setting the pay range for the position at the range of R-725. This is a 2% increase over the current compensation. (NA employees last received across-the-board compensation adjustments in 2008.) The staff recommendation is based upon the City Manager’s desire to align the salary structure and the additional 2.75% CalPERS retirement contribution. Environmental Status: NA Strategic Plan Goal: Develop, retain and attract quality staff Attachment(s): 1. Resolution No. 2013-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing the Salary Range and Employee Paid Portion of CalPERS contribution for Police Chief” 2. Employment agreement for Robert Handy.
