REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
Michael E. Gates, City Attorney
PREPARED BY: Michele Warren, Director of Human Resources
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4167 amending Section 2.76.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) related to exclusions from competitive service by adding the classification of Assistant Chief of Police
Approved for introduction 11/5/2018 - Vote: 6-0-1 (Posey-No)
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Statement of Issue:
Ordinance No. 4167 is hereby introduced to amend Section 2.76.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to add the classification of Assistant Chief of Police.
Financial Impact:
Funding for the Assistant Chief of Police is included in the FY 2018-19 budget.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4167, “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Amending Section 2.76.010 Thereof Related to Exclusions From the Competitive Service” by adding the Classification of Assistant Chief of Police.
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Alternative Action(s):
Reject the Ordinance amendment to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and direct staff to establish the Assistant Chief of Police in an alternative manner consistent with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 2, Section 570.5 and 571.
Analysis:
Management Partners conducted a comprehensive review of HBPD operations in 2017. It was recommended that a “second in command” sworn executive position be established to improve departmental operational efficiency and to establish a ladder for succession planning. This action provides the foundation for succession planning and strategic department and divisional re-alignment in anticipation of improved departmental operations overall.
Reporting directly to the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief of Police will exercise extensive authority in directing and coordinating a broad range of Police Department operational functions through subordinate sworn and non-sworn command staff, division managers and operations supervisors. The job classification specification and compensation range for Assistant Chief of Police is currently in development, and will be presented at a future meeting. Recruitment and selection will be promotional-only.
The Assistant Chief of Police is a sworn position which will be appointed as an employment contract/at-will appointment included as part of the classifications designated as Non-Represented/Non-Associated, and is not included as part of the competitive service.
Environmental Status:
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Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain public safety
Develop, Retain, and Attract Quality Staff
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 4167, “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Amending Section 2.76.010 Thereof Related to Exclusions From the Competitive Service”