REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Acting Assistant City Manager
Subject:
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Approve the appointment of Christopher Slama to the position of the Director of Community Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Employment Agreement
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Statement of Issue:
The Director of Community Services positon has become vacant due to the appointment of Marie Knight to the Director of Organizational Learning and Development. The City Manager is recommending the appointment of Christopher Slama to the position of Director of Community Services.
Financial Impact:
Funding for this position is included in the FY 2019/20 budget.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the “Employment Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Christopher Slama” for the position of Director of Community Services.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the agreement and provide alternate direction.
Analysis:
Upon the promotion of Marie Knight, the Director of Community Services position will become vacant. The City Manager is recommending the appointment of Christopher Slama to the Director of Community Services. Christopher has worked for the City of Huntington Beach in various capacities for over 28 years, serving as Community Services Manager for the past five years and served as the Acting Director of Community Services from October 2019 through April 2019. Christopher attended California State University Long Beach, earned a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. He also has received a Certificate in Leadership Development through the California State University Fullerton Leadership Development Program. During his tenure in Huntington Beach, Christopher has held the following positions: Community Services Recreation Supervisor at Murdy Park Community Center and Michael E. Rogers Seniors’ Center. Over the years, he has worked closely with many Huntington Beach community services groups, residents, non-profits, school districts, and City staff helping enhance the quality of life in Huntington Beach.
The City Manager recommends City Council approval to appoint Christopher Slama to the position of the Director of Community Services effective November 4, 2019. The contractual compensation is recommended at Non-Associated/Executive Management Pay Grade NA 0014, Starting Point. The annual salary of $155,251.20.
Environmental Status:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain high quality City services
Attachment(s):
1. Employment Agreement
2. Exhibit A -Non-Associated Resolution - Resolution No. 2016-50