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Council/Agency Meeting Held: 42A
Deferred/Continued to:
Appr ed ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied Ci Clerk' Sign e
Council Meeting Date: 12/3/2007 Department ID Number: 07-23
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE IV14YOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SUBMITTED BY: PENIELL OPE/CULBRETH GR T, PA, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PREPARED BY: PE�ELOPE ULBRETH-GRAFT, D A, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: Should the City Council appoint an internal candidate to the position of
Interim City Administrator?
Funding Source: The position of City Administrator is budgeted in the Fiscal Year
2007/2008. No additional funding is required.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
1. Appoint an internal candidate to the position of Interim City Administrator, and
2. Authorize the City Attorney to execute the Employment Agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and the selected internal candidate to the position of Interim City
Administrator effective January 3, 2008.
Alternative Action(s):
1. Direct the City Administrator to engage an external search for an Interim City
Administrator.
Analysis:
With the resignation of the City Administrator to be effective January 2, 2008, the City
Council has considered applications for the Interim City Administrator position. Three
internal candidates were interviewed by the City Council on November 30, 2007. Since the
interviews were held after the agenda deadline, the name of the selected individual was not
known at the time of the preparation of the agenda item. To ensure a timely and thorough
transition between the current City Administrator and the Interim, it was considered important
to set this matter for the December 3, 2007, agenda.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2007 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: 07-23
It is proposed that the City Council discuss and consider the appointment of an in-house
candidate to the position of Interim City Administrator effective January 3, 2008. If the
Council selects a candidate for Interim at the conclusion of interviews on November 30, the
contract will be made available to the public at noon on December 3, 2007.
Strategic Plan Goal: City Services: Provide quality public services with the highest
professional standards to meet community expectations and needs, assuring that the city is
sufficiently staffed and equipped overall.
Environmental Status: N/A
Attachment
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AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AND PAUL EMERY
THIS AMENDMENT is made and entered into between the City of Huntington Beach, a
California municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "the City," and Paul Emery,
hereinafter referred to as "Emery."
WHEREAS, Emery is currently employed by the City as a Deputy City Administrator,
and it is the desire of the City to retain the services of Emery as Interim City Administrator until
the City appoints a permanent City Administrator; and
It is the desire of the City and Emery to amend that certain agreement dated August 15,
2005 entitled"Employment Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Paul Emery,"
hereinafter referred to as the "Original Agreement," to provide for the appointment of Emery as
the Interim City Administrator; and
It is the desire of City to: (1) provide inducement for Emery to become the Interim City
Administrator and remain in City's employment; (2) make possible full work productivity by
providing Emery with assurances regarding his employment; and (3) provide an equitable means
for Emery to return to his current position upon City's selection of a-permanent City
Administrator.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. APPOINTMENT AS INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Effective January 3, 2008, City hereby appoints Emery as the Interim City
Administrator of the City of Huntington Beach to perform the functions and duties specified in
the City Charter, and to perform other legally permissible duties and functions as the City
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Council shall from time to time assign. Emery is a Charter Officer and'possesses the powers and
is subject to the limitations of the Charter, including Sections 400 and 401.
2. TERM
This Amendment shall remain in effect until a permanent City Administrator is
selected by the City Council, or until terminated by either party as set-forth in Section 3 herein.
3. TERMINATION
A. This Amendment will automatically terminate upon the City's
appointment of a permanent City Administrator, or as otherwise provided herein.
B. Either party may terminate this Amendment after providing the other party
with a thirty-day (30) notice of intention to terminate this Agreement. Such notice can be
provided at any time.
C. Upon any termination hereof, Emery shall be returned to his previous position
with City under the terms and conditions contained in the Original Agreement and any
amendments, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A""and incorporated by this
reference as though fully set forth herein.
4. COMPENSATION
During the term of this Amendment; City agrees to pay Emery 15% above his
current base salary, payable in installments at the same time as other employees of City are paid.
Emery shall receive the same percentage salary adjustment, if any, conferred upon the City's
Non-Associated Employees. Except as specifically modified herein, all other terms and
conditions of the Original Agreement related to compensation shall remain unchanged, and in
full force and effect.
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5. REAFFIRMATION
Except as specifically modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the
Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
municipal corporation of the State of
PAUL EMERY California
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
PAUL EMERY
Table of Contents
Section Page
1 DUTIES 1
2 STATUS AND TERM 2
3 SALARY 3
4 OTHER BENEFITS 3
5 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. 3
6 TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY . 3
7 DISABILITY 5
8 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 6
9 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 6
10 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE . 6
11 INDEMNIFICATION. 6
12 GENERAL PROVISIONS 7
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
PAUL EMERY
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Huntington Beach, a California
municipal corporation, subsequently called "City," and Paul Emery, subsequently called
"Emery."
WITNESSETH
The City Administrator has been empowered to appoint and remove Deputy City
Administrators, with approval of the City Council; and
The City, through the City Administrator, desires to employ the services of Paul Emery as
a Deputy City Adminstrator of the City of Huntington Beach; and
It is the desire of the City to provide certain benefits, establish certain conditions of
employment, and to set working conditions of Emery; and
It is the desire of the City to:
(1) Secure and retain the services of Emery and to provide inducement for him to
remain in such employment;
(2) To provide a means for terminating Emery's service at such time as he may be
unable fully to discharge his duties due to disability or when City may otherwise desire to
terminate his employ; and
Emery desires to accept employment as a Deputy City Administrator of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants here contained, the
parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DUTIES. City agrees to employ Emery as a Deputy City Administrator
of the City to perform the functions and duties of that office as set forth in the Municipal Code of
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-the City of Huntington Beach and the City Charter, and to perform other legally permissible
duties and functions as the City Administrator shall from time to time assign. Emery shall devote
his full attention and effort to the office and perform the mentioned duties and functions in a
professional manner.
SECTION 2. STATUS AND TERM.
(a) Emery shall serve for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the City Administrator
and shall be considered an at-will employee of the City. Emery's first day of work pursuant to this
Agreement shall be August 16, 2005.
(b) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right
of the City Administrator to terminate the employment of Emery at any time, subject only to the
provisions set forth in Section 6, paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Agreement, and Section 401
of the Charter of the City of Huntington Beach.
(c) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the
right of Emery to resign at any time from his position with the City, subject only to the provisions
set forth in Section 6, paragraph (d), of this Agreement.
(d) Emery agrees to remain in the exclusive employ of City for an indefinite period
and shall neither accept other employment or become employed by any other employer without
the prior written approval of the City Administrator until notice of resignation is given.
The term "employed" (and derivations of that term as used in the preceding paragraph)
shall include employment by another legal entity or self employment, however, shall not be
construed to include occasional teaching, writing, consulting, or military reserve service
performed on Emery's time off, and with the advance approval of the City Administrator.
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SECTION 3. SALARY. City agrees to pay Emery for his services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement at Range 637, Step E of the City's classification and compensation plan or
resolutions or ordinances from time to time enacted that govern such compensation.
SECTION 4. OTHER BENEFITS. In addition to the foregoing benefits, Emery shall
also receive all such other benefits that are generally applicable to nonassociated employees
(department heads) hired after December 27, 1997, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
SECTION 5. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. City Administrator may place Emery on
Administrative Leave with full pay and benefits at any time during the term of this Agreement.
SECTION 6. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAX.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), in the event the City Administrator
terminates the employment of Emery, and during such time that Emery is willing and able to-
perform his duties under this Agreement, then,the City shall pay to Emery a severance payment
equal to salary payments which Emery would have been receiving over a twelve week period at
Emery's current rate of pay in effect on the day prior to the date of termination. In addition, for
the lesser of ninety(90) calendar days after the date of termination or the time Emery secures
health and medical insurance through attainment of comparable employment,the City shall
maintain and pay for health; medical, disability,the continuation of retirement benefits and life
insurance in such amounts and on such terms as have been received by Emery and Emery's
dependents at the time of such termination; however, no other or additional benefits shall accrue
during this ninety (90) calendar-day period.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) above,the following reasons shall constitute
grounds to terminate the employment of Emery without severance pay:
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(i) a willful breach of this agreement or the willful and repeated
neglect by Emery to perform duties that he or she is required to perform;
(ii) conviction of any criminal act relating to employment with the
City;
(iii) conviction of a felony.
(2) Prior to the time that the City Administrator terminates Emery without
severance pay for any of the reasons set forth in Section (b)(1) above, and only in that.case, the
City Administrator shall provide Emery with written notice of proposed termination which
contains the reason and factual basis for such action. Within ten days of such notice, Emery may
request an opportunity to respond to the reasons and factual basis provided by the City
Administrator. If such a request to respond is made, the City Administrator shall conduct a
meeting,which may be informal in nature, at which Emery may respond to the notice of
proposed termination. At such meeting, Emery may be represented by an attorney of his choice
and present evidence or information relevant to the reasons and factual basis set forth in the
notice of proposed termination. Subsequently, the decision of the City Administrator as to
whether reasons set forth in Section(b)(1) exist or do not exist shall be final as between the
parties.
(c) In the event the City at any time during the term of this Agreement reduces the
salary of Emery from its then current year level, except as part of an across-the-board reduction
for all department heads of City, or in the event City refuses, following written notice, to extend
to Emery any nonsalary benefit customarily available to all department heads, or in the event
Emery resigns following a suggestion, whether formal or informal,by the City Administrator that
he or she resign,then.. in those events, Emery may, at his option, be deemed to be "terminated" at
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the date of such reduction or such refusal to extend or such suggestion of resignation within the
meaning and context of the severance pay provision in paragraph(a) above; provided that such
option to be deemed terminated must be exercised by written notice from Emery to the City
Administrator within ten(10)working days of notification of such reduction, refusal to extend,.
or suggestion of resignation. In that event, the severance payment shall be calculated from the
date Emery exercises the option to be deemed terminated.
(d) In the event Emery voluntarily resigns his position, Emery shall give City written
notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the last workday, unless the City Administrator and Emery
otherwise agree. Unless there is agreement to the contrary, if Emery fails to provide such notice
to the City Administrator, any right to accrued benefits for sick pay shall terminate.
(e) It is understood that after notice of termination in any form, Emery and City will
cooperate to provide for an orderly transition. Specific responsibilities during such transition
may be specified in a written separation agreement.
SECTION 7. DISABILI'TY. If Emery is totally disabled or otherwise unable to
perform his duties because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity or ill health,he or she
shall be eligible for Disability Leave upon exhausting all accrued sick leave and vacation leave,
and duty injury leave if applicable. Disability Leave shall be unpaid and shall be approved by the
City Administrator for a time period of up to three (3) months. The length of such time period of
the Disability Leave shall be dependent upon the length of the disability as demonstrated by
Emery. If Emery is unable to return to work at that time, City shall have the option to terminate
the employment of Emery, subject to the requirements imposed on the City by Section 6,
paragraph(a).
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SECTION 8. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. The City Administrator shall
review and evaluate in writing the performance of Emery at least once annually. That review and
evaluation shall be in accordance with specific criteria developed in consultation with Emery and
City Administrator. Those criteria may be added to or deleted from as the City Administrator
may from time to time determine, in consultation with Emery.
SECTION 9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. City agrees to budget and pay
for professional memberships normally accorded department heads. Emery shall also receive
paid leave, plus registration, travel and reasonable expenses for short courses,conferences and
seminars that are necessary for his personal development and, in the judgment of the City
Administrator, for the good of the City, and subject to budget limitations and to established travel
policies and procedures.
SECTION 10., FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. Emery shall report to the City
Administrator any ownership interest in real property within the County of Orange,'excluding
personal residence. Also, Emery shall report to the City Administrator any financial interest
greater than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in value in a firm doing work for the City or from
which the City intends to make a purchase. Such reporting shall be made in writing by Emery to
the City Administrator within ten (10) calendar days of the execution of this agreement and
further within ten(10) calendar days of acquisition.of that interest in real property. Additionally,
Emery shall report in writing to the City Administrator any financial interest greater than Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in value in a firm doing work for the City or from whom the.City
intends to make a purchase immediately upon notice of the intended work or purchase.
SECTION 11. INDEMNIFICATION. City shall defend and indemnify Emery against
any action, including but not limited to any: tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other
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noncriminal legal, equitable or administrative action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out
of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Emery's duties as an employee or
officer of the City, other than an action brought by the City against Emery, or an action filed against
the City by Emery. In addition, the City shall pay the reasonable expenses for the travel, lodging,
meals, and lost worktime of Emery should Emery be subject to such, should an action be pending
after termination of Emery. City shall be responsible for and have authority to compromise and
settle any action, with prior consultation with Emery, and pay the amount of any settlement or
judgment rendered on that action. Emery shall cooperate fully with the City in the settlement,
compromise, preparation of the defense, or trial of any such action.
SECTION 12. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
(a) The text here shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties.
(b) This Agreement shall become effective commencing August 16,2005.
(c) If any provision, or any portion of any provision, contained in this Agreement is
held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable,the remainder of this Agreement,
or any portion of it, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected and shall
remain in full force and effect.
(d) No amendment of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed
by both parties here.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Huntington Beach has caused this Agreement to
be signed and executed on its behalf by its City Administrator, and Emery has signed and
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executed this Agreement,both in duplicate,on August /6�,2005.
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH:
By:
Pen ope Culbreth-Gra Paul Eme
City Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jennifer cGrath, Cio Attorney
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RMA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: City Administrator
SUBJECT: Appointment of Interim City Administrator
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December3, 2007
RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) Attached ❑
(Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. Attached ❑
(Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted, over $5,000) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Bonds (If applicable) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Staff Report (If applicable) Attached
Not Applicable ❑
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Attached ❑
Not Applicable
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HB CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER McGRATH, City Attorney
DATE: December 3, 2007
SUBJECT: Late Communication
City Council Meeting of December 3, 2007
Agenda Item Number E-6
Attached hereto is an Amendment to Employment Agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and the approved appointee for the position of Interim City Administrator.
JENNIFER McGRATH
City Attorney
Attaclunent: Amended Employment Agreement
C: Penelope Culbreth-Graft,City Administrator
Paul Emery,Deputy City Administrator
Bob Hall,Deputy City Administrator
Joan Flynn, City Clerk
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City Council Interim City Administrator 12-3-07
Council/Agency Meeting Held:
Deferred/Continued to:
Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied Ci C rk' igna e
Council Meeting Date: August 15, 2005 Department Number: AS-05-020
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION o
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SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBVS
SUBMITTED BY: PENELOPE ULBRET -GRAFT, CITY ADMINISTRATOR , ZID
PREPARED BY: CHARLES THOMAS, ACTING DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRAtl T
SERVICES
SUBJECT: APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AND PAUL EMERY AS A DEPUTY CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue:
A recruitment has been completed for the two positions of Deputy City Administrator. As a
result, the City Administrator is recommending the appointment of Paul Emery to one of the
positions as required by the City Charter.
Funding Source:
The position of Deputy City Administrator is a budgeted position in the fiscal year 2004/2005.
No additional funding is required.
Recommended Action:
1. Approve the appointment of Paul Emery to the position of Deputy City Administrator,
and
2. Approve and authorize execution by the City Administrator the Employment Agreement
between the City of Huntington Beach and Paul Emery for the position of Deputy City
Administrator.
Alternative-Action(s):
Do not approve the appointment of Paul Emery for the position of Deputy City Administrator.
REQUEST FOR ACTION
MEETING DATE: August 15, 2005 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER:AS-05-020
Analysis:
On March 21, 2005, the Huntington Beach City Council approved changes to the citywide
Table of Organization. The changes included the deletion of the Assistant City Administrator
and Administrative Services Director positions and the addition of two Deputy City
Administrators. One Deputy City Administrator would be assigned for internal City services
while the other would work with development related City Departments.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) process was initiated to identify and hire a consultant to
conduct a recruitment for two Deputy City Administrators. The following consulting firms
submitted proposals: Avery and Associates, The Davis Company, The Mills Group, Alliance
Resources, Robert Consulting Group and Bob Murray and Associates. The proposals were
reviewed and evaluated and a contract for professional services was awarded to Avery and
Associates to conduct the recruitment. Avery and Associates is well known and respected in
the field of executive recruitment in the public sector.
The recruitment for was positive and resulted in 86 applications for the two positions. The
applications were screened and six candidates were invited to an interview panel focusing on
'development services. The panel consisted of Fire Chief Duane Olson, City Attorney
Jennifer McGrath, Building and Safety Director Ross Cranmer, City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Commission Chairperson Dominick Tomaino, community member
Steve Bone, and Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce President Joyce Riddell
City Administrator Dr. Penelope Culbreth-Graft conducted follow-up interviews with the
finalists as recommended by the interview panel. As a result, she recommends City Council
approval to appoint Paul Emery to the position of Deputy City Administrator for development
services effective August 16, 2005. Mr. Emery has approximately 17 years of public
employment experience, including as the Deputy Director of Public Works for the City of
Huntington Beach for four years. He has been serving as the Acting Director for the
Department since January of 2005. His resume is attached.
Environmental Status:
N/A
Attachment(s):
City Clerk's
Page Number No. Description
1. Employment Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and
Paul Emery for the position of Deputy City Administrator
2. Resume of Paul Emery
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ATTACHMENT # 1
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
PAUL EMERY
Table of Contents
Section Page
1 DUTIES l
2 STATUS AND TERM 2
3 SALARY 3
4 OTHER BENEFITS 3
5 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. 3
6 TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY . 3
7 DISABILITY 5
8 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 6
9 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 6
10 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE . 6
11 INDEMNIFICATION. 6
12 GENERAL PROVISIONS 7
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
PAUL EMERY
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Huntington Beach, a California
municipal corporation, subsequently called "City," and Paul Emery, subsequently called
"Emery."
ry.
WITNESSETH
The City Administrator has been empowered to appoint and remove Deputy City
Administrators, with approval of the City Council; and
The City,through the City Administrator, desires to employ the services of Paul Emery as
a Deputy City Adminstrator of the City of Huntington Beach; and
It is the desire of the City to provide certain benefits, establish certain conditions of
employment, and to set working conditions of Emery; and
It is the desire of the City to:
(1) Secure and retain the services of Emery and to provide inducement for him to
remain in such employment;
(2) To provide a means for terminating Emery's service at such time as he may be
unable full to discharge his duties due to disability or when City may otherwise desire to
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terminate his employ; and
Emery desires to accept employment as a Deputy City Administrator of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants here contained, the
parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DUTIES. City agrees to employ Emery as a Deputy City Administrator
of the City to perform the functions and duties of that office as set forth in the Municipal Code of
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the City of Huntington Beach and the City Charter, and to perform other legally permissible
duties and functions as the City Administrator shall from time to time assign. Emery shall devote
his full attention and effort to the office and perform the mentioned duties and functions in a
professional manner.
SECTION 2. STATUS AND TERM.
(a) Emery shall serve for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the City Administrator
and shall be considered an at-will employee of the City. Emery's first day of work pursuant to this
Agreement shall be August 16, 2005.
(b) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right
of the City Administrator to terminate the employment of Emery at any time, subject only to the
provisions set forth in Section 6, paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Agreement, and Section 401
of the Charter of the City of Huntington Beach.
(c) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the
right of Emery to resign at any time from his position with the City, subject only to the provisions
set forth in Section 6, paragraph(d), of this Agreement.
(d) Emery agrees to remain in the exclusive employ of City for an indefinite period
and shall neither accept other employment or become employed by any other employer without
the prior written approval of the City Administrator until notice of resignation is given.
The term "employed" (and derivations of that term as used in the preceding paragraph)
shall include employment by another legal entity or self employment,however, shall not be
construed to include occasional teaching, writing, consulting, or military reserve service
performed on Emery's time off, and with the advance approval of the City Administrator.
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SECTION 3. SALARY. City agrees to pay Emery for his services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement at Range 637, Step E of the City's classification and compensation plan or
resolutions or ordinances from time to time enacted that govern such compensation.
SECTION 4. OTHER BENEFITS. In addition to the foregoing benefits, Emery shall
also receive all such other benefits that are generally applicable to nonassociated employees
(department heads) hired after December 27, 1997, as set forth in Exhibit A,attached hereto.
SECTION 5. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. City Administrator may place Emery on
Administrative Leave with full pay and benefits at any time during the term of this Agreement.
SECTION 6. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY.
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terminates the employment of Eme , and during such time that Emery is willing and able to
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perform his duties under this Agreement, then, the City shall pay to Emery a severance payment
equal to salary payments which Emery would have been receiving over a twelve week period at
Emery's current rate of pay in effect on the day prior to the date of termination. In addition, for
the lesser of ninety(90) calendar days after the date of termination or the time Emery secures
health and medical insurance through attainment of comparable employment, the City shall
maintain and a for health, medical, disability, the continuation of retirement benefits and life
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insurance in such amounts and on such terms as have been received by Emery and Emery's
dependents at the time of such termination; however, no other or additional benefits shall accrue
during this ninety(90) calendar-day period.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) above, the following reasons shall constitute
grounds to terminate the employment of Emery without severance pay:
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(i) a willful breach of this agreement or the willful and repeated
neglect by Emery to perform duties that he or she is required to perform;
(ii) conviction of any criminal act relating to employment with the
City;
(iii) conviction of a felony.
(2) Prior to the time that the City Administrator terminates Emery without
severance pay for any of the reasons set forth in Section(b)(1) above, and only in that case, the
City Administrator shall provide Emery with written notice of proposed termination which
contains the reason and factual basis for such action. Within ten days of such notice, Emery may
request an opportunity to respond to the reasons and factual basis provided by the City
Administrator. If such a request to respond is made, the City Administrator shall conduct a
meeting, which may be informal in nature, at which Emery may respond to the notice of
proposed termination. At such meeting, Emery may be represented by an attorney of his choice
and present evidence or information relevant to the reasons and factual basis set forth in the
notice of proposed termination. Subsequently, the decision of the City Administrator as to
whether reasons set forth in Section(b)(1) exist or do not exist shall be final as between the
parties.
(c) In the event the City at any time during the term of this Agreement reduces the
salary of Emery from its then current year level, except as part of an across-the-board reduction
for all department heads of City, or in the event City refuses, following written notice, to extend
to Emery any nonsalary benefit customarily available to all department heads, or in the event
Emery resigns following a suggestion, whether formal or informal, by the City Administrator that
he or she resign,then, in those events, Emery may, at his option, be deemed to be "terminated" at
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the date of such reduction or such refusal to extend or such suggestion of resignation within the
meaning and context of the severance pay provision in paragraph(a) above; provided that such
option to be deemed terminated must be exercised by written notice from Emery to the City
Administrator within ten(10)working days of notification of such reduction, refusal to extend,
or suggestion of resignation. In that event, the severance payment shall be calculated from the
date Emery exercises the option to be deemed terminated.
(d) In the event Emery voluntarily resigns his position, Emery shall give City written
notice at least thirty(30) days prior to the last workday, unless the City Administrator and Emery
otherwise agree. Unless there is agreement to the contrary, if Emery fails to provide such notice
to the City Administrator, any right to accrued benefits for sick pay shall terminate.
(e) It is understood that after notice of termination in any form, Emery and City will
cooperate to provide for an orderly transition. Specific responsibilities during such transition
may be specified in a written separation agreement.
SECTION 7. DISABILITY. If Emery is totally disabled or otherwise unable to
perform his duties because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity or ill health, he or she
shall be eligible for Disability Leave upon exhausting all accrued sick leave and vacation leave,
and duty injury leave if applicable. Disability Leave shall be unpaid and shall be approved by the
City Administrator for a time period of up to three (3)months. The length of such time period of
the Disability Leave shall be dependent upon the length of the disability as demonstrated by
Emery. If Emery is unable to return to work at that time, City shall have the option to terminate
the employment of Emery, subject to the requirements imposed on the City by Section 6,
paragraph(a).
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SECTION 8. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. The City Administrator shall
review and evaluate in writing the performance of Emery at least once annually. That review and
evaluation shall be in accordance with specific criteria developed in consultation with Emery and
City Administrator. Those criteria may be added to or deleted from as the City Administrator
may from time to time determine, in consultation with Emery.
SECTION 9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. City agrees to budget and pay
for professional memberships normally accorded department heads. Emery shall also receive
paid leave, plus registration, travel and reasonable expenses for short courses, conferences and
seminars that are necessary for his personal development and, in the judgment of the City
Administrator, for the good of the City, and subject to budget limitations and to established travel
policies and procedures.
SECTION 10. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. Emery shall report to the City
Administrator any ownership interest in real property within the County of Orange, excluding
personal residence. Also, Emery shall report to the City Administrator any financial interest
greater than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in value in a firm doing work for the City or from
which the City intends to make a purchase. Such reporting shall be made in writing by Emery to
the City Administrator within ten (10) calendar days of the execution of this agreement and
further within ten(10) calendar days of acquisition of that interest in real property. Additionally,
Emery shall report in writing to the City Administrator any financial interest greater than Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in value in a firm doing work for the City or from whom the City
intends to make a purchase immediately upon notice of the intended work or purchase.
SECTION 11. INDEMNIFICATION. City shall defend and indemnify Emery against
any action, including but not limited to any: tort,professional liability claim or demand, or other
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noncriminal legal, equitable or administrative action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out
of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Emery's duties as an employee or
officer of the City, other than an action brought by the City against Emery, or an action filed against
the City by Emery. In addition, the City shall pay the reasonable expenses for the travel, lodging,
meals, and lost worktime of Emery should Emery be subject to such, should an action be pending
after termination of Emery. City shall be responsible for and have authority to compromise and
settle any action, with prior consultation with Emery, and pay the amount of any settlement or
judgment rendered on that action. Emery shall cooperate fully with the City in the settlement,
compromise,preparation of the defense, or trial of any such action.
SECTION 12. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
(a) The text here shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties.
(b) This Agreement shall become effective commencing August 16, 2005.
(c) If any provision, or any portion of any provision, contained in this Agreement is
held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement,
or any portion of it, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected and shall
remain in full force and effect.
(d) No amendment of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed
by both parties here.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Huntington Beach has caused this Agreement to
be signed and executed on its behalf by its City Administrator, and Emery has signed and
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executed this Agreement,both in duplicate, on August�, 2005.
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH:
By:
Pen ope Culbreth-GrafA Paul Emery
City Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jennifer cGrath, CiO Attorney
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ATTACHMENT
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Paul Emery
Paul Emery
Employment History
2005- Present City of Huntington Beach
Acting Director of Public Works
Serving as Acting Director of Public Works since January 2005, directing the activities of the four
operating divisions of public works. Provide supervision to over 230 full time personnel in the
delivery of infrastructure projects and services. Represent the City of Huntington Beach Public
Works Department to outside community organizations including the Chamber of Commerce,
Downtown Business Association and various neighborhood groups. Serve as a member of the
city Executive Team in the development and coordination of city policies and programs.
2001-2005 City Of Huntington Beach
Deputy Director of Public Works
Direct/coordinate the work of Maintenance, Engineering, Transportation and Utilities Divisions in
the delivery of public works services. Provide supervision over 90 full time personnel and
performance review for over 230 full time professional,technical and field personnel. Oversee the
development, implementation and ongoing review of a$60 million annual operating budget and a
$31 million Capital Improvement Program. Coordinate the development of the Department work
programs measuring business unit performance in relation to overall City goals and objectives.
1996-21101 City of Santa Ana
Maintenance Services Manager
Management of the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency Maintenance Division.
Oversight off of the delivery of maintenance services to the City including street
maintenance, striping, signs, sweeping, street trees and graffiti removal. Leadership
in the development of division performance objectives, process improvements and
innovative product delivery.Supervision of a staff of sixty-five including selection,
promotion, training,employee relations and the response to grievances and other
personnel board matters. Member of the City management team in negotiations with
the six hundred member Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in the development
of the multi-year memorandum of understanding (MOU). Lead the development of the deferred
capital program including the analysis of the valuation and the identification of the
resources necessary to upgrade the infrastructure inventory.
1993—1996 City of Santa Ana
Project Manager—Maintenance
Management of maintenance projects including contractual administration of street tree,
street painting, graffiti removal and weed abatement projects. Preparation, implementation
and oversight of the Division's$10 million operating budget. Responsible for all Division
liability claim administration including investigation, response to interrogatories, depositions
and testifying in court. Division representative to the Agency Management Information
Systems (MIS) committee providing oversight in the purchase and implementation of
information systems including the City's Geographic information System (GIS).
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1990— 1993 City of Santa Ana
Project Manager—Transportation Planning
Management of capital projects from conceptual planning through project construction/
completion, including the selection, retention and administration of professional services in
construction management, engineering and architectural services. Duties included the
preparation and oversight of the City's Capital Improvement Program, coordinating the
development of the multi-year CIP with the input of multiple agencies. Project Manager for
the City of Santa Ana$78'million Police Administration and Holding facility project. Grant
application submittals and oversight for the utilization of intergovernmental resources.
1988—1990 City of Santa Ana
Management Analyst
Responsible for developing Public Works Agency annual budget involving over twenty
activities budgets,three enterprise funds, and multiple capital funding sources. Departmental
financial system development including monthly reports on activity expenditures, revenue
forecasting, and capital project expenditures. Administrative duties including departmental
newsletter and liability claim tracking.
Education
1986- 1989 California State University, Fullerton
Masters, Public Administration
1981 —1983 University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts,Political Science
Outstanding Graduating Senior—awarded for academic and athletic achievements.
1979—1981 Fullerton Community College
Associate of Arts, Political Science
Graduate with Scholastic Honors
Stephen Joyner Memorial Award—awarded for leadership and citizenship.
RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Administration
SUBJECT: Approve Employment Agreement between the City of
Huntington Beach and Paul Emery for the position of
Deputy City Administrator
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 15, 2005
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