REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 07 appointing Theresa St. Peter as Interim Director of Human Resources and approving the Employment Agreement
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Statement of Issue:
The City is in the process of conducting a recruitment to fill the Director of Human Resources vacancy created by the resignation of the former Administrative Services Director on January 3, 2023.
On December 20, 2022, the City Council approved the reorganization of the Administrative Services Department into separate Human Resources and Information Services Departments. The City Manager recommends the City Council appoint Theresa St. Peter as Interim Director of Human Resources until the recruitment process for a permanent Director concludes.
Financial Impact:
No additional funding is requested. Funding is included in the FY 2022-23 budget.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-07 , “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Appointing Theresa St. Peter as Interim Director of Human Resources”; and,
B) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the “Employment Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Theresa St. Peter.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the Recommended Action, and direct staff to present an alternative solution.
Analysis:
On December 20, 2022, the City Council approved the reorganization of the Administrative Services Department into separate Human Resources and Information Services Departments. The reorganization was in response to the resignation of the Administrative Services Director on January 3, 2023 and to help meet the growing, complex demands of each operation.
As such, the City is conducting a recruitment to fill the position of Director of Human Resources; in addition, Deputy Director of Administrative Services, John Dankha, is currently serving as Acting Chief Information Officer for the Information Services Department. To maintain the integrity of the City’s services and to provide executive support to the Human Resources Department, it is recommended that the City Council approve the appointment of Theresa St. Peter to serve as the Interim Director of Human Resources through the conclusion of the recruitment process. The adoption of Resolution No. 2023-07 and the execution of St. Peter’s employment agreement is required by CalPERS for employment of retired annuitants at the Department Head/Executive level pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h).
St Peter has nearly 30 years of experience in Human Resources including employment for Southern California public agencies, interim positions, and HR Consultation. The recruitment to fill the position is anticipated to be filled by June or July of this year.
The hourly compensation for the position of Director of Human Resources in the Non-Associated Range NA 0269, at $108.03 per hour with no City-provided benefits. The interim appointment of Theresa St. Peter is compliant with California Government Code Section 21221 (h).
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2023-07
2. Theresa St. Peter Employment Agreement
3. Theresa St. Peter Resume