REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Kiff, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michele Warren, Director of Human Resources
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-43 appointing Charles Adams as Interim Chief Financial Officer and approving the Employment Agreement
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Statement of Issue:
The City is in the process of conducting a nationwide recruitment to fill the Chief Financial Officer vacancy created by the resignation of former Chief Financial Officer Gilbert Garcia on May 31, 2019. It is recommended the City Council appoint Charles Adams as Interim Chief Financial Officer until the recruitment process concludes.
Financial Impact:
No fiscal impact.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-43, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Appointing Charles Adams as Interim Chief Financial Officer;" and,
B) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the "Employment Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Charles Adams."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not Adopt Resolution No. 2019-43 and do not approve the Employment Agreement and direct Staff to present an alternative solution.
Analysis:
Chief Financial Officer Gilbert Garcia resigned from City service on May 31, 2019. The City is in the process of conducting a nationwide recruitment to fill the position. Carol Molina-Espinoza is currently serving as the Acting Chief Financial Officer. To maintain the integrity of City service with respect to the City's overall financial well-being, it is recommended that the City Council approve the appointment of Charles Adams to serve as the Interim Chief Financial Officer until the City Council concludes the ongoing national recruitment to fill the vacancy. The adoption of Resolution No. 2019-43 and the execution of the employment agreement is required by CalPERS for employment of retired annuitants at the Department He...
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