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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRobert Torrez - 2025-03-18 (2) �p�diINGT�2 2000 Main Street, ,�,�$,/��� Huntington Beach,CA 9i' 92648 City of Huntington Beach 9t APPROVED 6-0-1 couNTv ca`� ' (McKEON—ABSENT) File#: 25-202 MEETING DATE: 3/18/2025 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: ' Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager PREPARED BY: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources Subject: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26 appointing Robert Torrez as Interim Chief Financial Officer and approving the Employment Agreement. Statement of Issue: The City is in the process of conducting a recruitment to fill the Chief Financial Officer vacancy. The City Manager recommends City Council approve the appointment of Robert Torrez as Interim Chief Financial Officer until the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Financial Officer concludes. Financial Impact: No additional funding is requested. Funding is included in the FY 2024-25 budget. Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Appointing Robert Torrez 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 Robert Torrez" Alternative Action(s): Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The City is conducting a recruitment to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer. To maintain the integrity of the City's services and provide executive leadership to the Finance Department, it is recommended that City Council approve the appointment of Robert Torrez to serve as the Interim Chief Financial Officer through the conclusion of the recruitment process. The adoption of Resolution. No. 2025-26 and the execution of Robert Torrez's Employment Agreement is required by CaIPERS for employment of retired annuitants at the Department Head/Executive level pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h). City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/12/2025 powered by LegistarTM' 221 File#: 25-202 MEETING DATE: 3/18/2025 Torrez has over 30 years of experience in Public Finance, including employment with multiple Southern California public agencies at the Executive level and Interim positions. The hourly compensation for the position of Chief Financial Officer is the Non-Associated Range NA 0269, at $108.03 per hour with no City-provided benefits. The interim appointment of Torrez is compliant with California Government Code Section 21221(h). Environmental Status: This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Strategic Plan Goal: - Non Applicable -Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. Resolution No. 2025-26 2. Robert Torrez Employment Agreement 3. Robert Torrez Resume 4. Interim Chief Financial Officer Employment Agreement Presentation City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 3/12/2025 powered by Legistar" 222 RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPOINTING ROBERT TORREZ AS INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WHEREAS, Government Code Section 21221(h) of the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the governing body to appoint a CalPERS retiree to a vacant position requiring specialized skills during recruitment for a permanent appointment, and provides that such appointment will not subject the retired person to reinstatement from retirement or loss of benefits so long as it is a single appointment that does not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach desires to appoint Robert Torrez as an Interim appointment retired annuitant to the vacant position of Chief Financial Officer for the City of Huntington Beach under Government Code 21221(h), effective March 31, 2025; and WHEREAS,an appointment under Government Code Section 21221(h)requires the retiree is appointed into the interim appointment during recruitment for a permanent appointment; and WHEREAS, the governing body has authorized the search for a permanent appointment on August 13, 2024, and WHEREAS, this Government Code Section 21221(h) appointment shall only be made once and therefore will end on the pay period end date immediately preceding the beginning of the pay period of the permanent appointment,or by not later than March 31,2026,whichever is earlier; and WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between Robert Torrez and the City of Huntington Beach has been reviewed by this body and is attached herein; and WHEREAS,the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and WHEREAS, the maximum monthly base salary for this position is $18,724.84 and the hourly equivalent is$108.03;the minimum monthly base salary for this position is$13,972.13 and the hourly equivalent is $80.61; and WHEREAS,the hourly rate paid to Robert Torrez will be $108.03; and WHEREAS, Robert Torrez has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate; and RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby.certifies the nature of the employment of Robert Torrez as described r herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement/contract/appointment document and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Chief Financial Officer for the City of Huntington Beach by Robert Torrez,because the City of Huntington Beach requires experienced Financial oversight at the department head level for the Finance Department serving a full service organization consisting of eleven departments and approximately 1,500 full time and' part time employees. • PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the IV day of Meal 2025. ......0d Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4- 121i. rty Manager Ci Attorney INITIATED AND APPROVED: "— a Director of Human Resources 2 25-16145/371657 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND ROBERT TORREZ THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 18th day of March 2025, between the City of Huntington Beach, a Charter City and California municipal corporation ("City,") and ROBERT TORREZ, ("Torrez"). RECITALS The City Manager may, appoint an Interim Chief Financial Officer to assist the City, at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe; and The City desires to temporarily employ the services of Torrez as an Interim Chief Financial Officer of the City of Huntington Beach; and It is the desire of the City to provide certain compensation, establish certain conditions of employment, and to set working conditions of Torrez; and It is the desire of the City to: (1) Secure and retain the services of Torrez on a temporary basis as set forth herein, and to provide inducement for him to remain in such employment; and (2) To provide a means for terminating Torrez's service at such time as he may be unable fully to discharge his duties, the law requires, or when City may otherwise desire to terminate his employ; and By entering this Agreement, Torrez desires to accept employment as an Interim Chief Financial Officer 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 Torrez as an Interim Chief Financial Officer of the City to perform the functions and duties of that office including under City Manager's direction, generally providing department management and oversight as further set forth in the Class Specification of Chief Financial Officer attached hereto as Exhibit "A," the Municipal Code of the City of Huntington Beach and the City Charter, and to perform other legally 1 permissible duties and functions as Chief Financial Officer as the City Manager shall from time- to-time assign. Torrez 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) Torrez shall serve for a definite term of one year commencing March 31,2025, and ending on the pay period end date immediately preceding the beginning of the pay period of the permanent appointment,or by not later than March 31, 2026 (Temporary Basis). Notwithstanding the Term of Employment, Torrez shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager and shall be considered an at-will employee of the City in the capacity of retired annuitant, in compliance with all requirements and limitations as listed in Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h),and any other relevant provisions of law, commencing upon execution of this agreement, and not to exceed a term of one (1)year. Torrez's total work hours from the effective date of this Agreement through March 31, 2026 shall not exceed nine hundred sixty (960) hours per fiscal year, unless mutually agreed-to by the City Manager and Torrez. (b) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the City Manager to terminate the employment of Torrez at any time. SECTION 3. SALARY. City agrees to pay Torrez for his services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at Non-Associated Range NA0269, at $108.03 per hour (hourly salary), of the City's classification and compensation plan or resolutions or ordinances from time-to-time enacted that govern such compensation for the position of Chief Financial Officer. SECTION 4. OTHER BENEFITS. Torrez shall receive no benefits other than his hourly salary. SECTION 5. TERMINATION. (a) The City Manager may terminate the employment of Torrez at any time without advance notice, without just cause, and without payment of severance. (b) In the event Torrez voluntarily resigns,Torrez shall give the City seven(7)calendar days written notice prior to the last workday,unless the City Manager and Torrez otherwise agree. 2 (c) It is understood that after notice of termination in any form, Torrez and the City will cooperate to provide for an orderly transition. SECTION 6. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. (a) Torrez shall follow all State laws including the Political Reform Act. In furtherance thereof, Torrez shall report to the City any ownership interest in real property within the County of Orange, excluding personal residence. Such reporting shall be made in writing by Torrez to the City 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, Torrez shall report in writing to the City 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 receipt of notice by Torrez of the intended work or purchase. (b) In addition, Torrez shall annually complete and file a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk. SECTION 7. INDEMNIFICATION. City shall defend and indemnify Torrez any action, including but not limited to any: tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other noncriminal legal, equitable or administrative action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Torrez's duties as an employee or officer of City, other than an action brought by City against Torrez, or an action filed against City by Torrez. In addition, the City shall reimburse Torrez documented reasonable expenses for the travel, lodging, meals, of Torrez should Torrez be subject to such, should an action be pending after termination of Torrez. City shall be responsible for and have authority to compromise and settle any action, with prior consultation with Torrez, and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered on that action. Torrez shall cooperate fully with City in the settlement, compromise, preparation of the defense, or trial of any such action. SECTION 8. GENERAL PROVISIONS. (a) The text herein, including recitals, shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties. (b) This Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this agreement. 3 (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, City has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by City Council, and Torrez has signed and executed this Agreement,both in duplicate, the day and year first above written. ROBERT TORREZ • APPROVED AS TO FORM: —city Manager City Attorney 4 3/27/25,10:32 AM City of Huntington Beach-Class Specification Bulletin Exhibit "A" -ownNcro', �',elkr.:1 City of Huntington Beach - .7 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ..-CCt),T t./ CLASS CODE 0518 SALARY $80.61-$108.03 Hourly $6,449.04-$8,642.32 Biweekly $13,972.92-$18,725.03 Monthly $167,675.04-$224,700.32 Annually ESTABLISHED DATE February 01,2006 REVISION DATE February 16,2023 Description DUTIES SUMMARY Under general direction of the City Administrator, performs responsible supervisory and administrative work in planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the financial and central services activities of the City,which include accounting, banking, budget and research, cash collection and management, utility billing,accounts receivables, business tax management, central stores/warehouse, purchasing, reprographic and mail delivery services;coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Chief Financial Officer receives general administrative direction from the City Administrator and exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional,technical and clerical staff. This classification is designated as"at will." An "at will" designation excludes a position from the competitive service of the City and the City's Classification Plan. The position requires an advanced knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting and purchasing for the development and administration of programs designed to address primary areas of City service. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment in establishing efficient and effective financial operations consistent with City Council policies and administrative guidelines established by the City Administrator. Examples of Essential Duties Assists in directing the fiscal management of the City, including budget preparation and monitoring, revenue forecasting, general accounting,financial reporting, pre-auditing and internal controls,debt issuance and administration,capital financing,financial systems design, implementation and control; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Plans,directs and coordinates the administration of the City's finance, purchasing, utility billing, business licensing, reprographic and mail services; recommends policies and implements procedures to conduct activities;ensures that all activities are conducted in accordance with related laws,ordinances, rules and regulations; manages the development and implementation of the goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes,within City policy,appropriate service and staffing levels;allocates resources accordingly. https://www.govemmentjobs.com/careers/huntingtonbeach/classspecs/newprint/72093 1/3 3/27/25,.10:32 AM City of Huntington Beach-Class Specification Bulletin Assists in ensuring that the financial needs of the City are met; raises funds through creative financing, bond issues, certificates of participation and lease purchase financing;evaluates alternative financing methods for all major acquisitions;supervises and controls capital financing projects;assists in negotiating major financial transactions; directs and coordinates revenue collection, disbursement activities, purchasing,and inventory control functions. Advises department heads and the City Administrator in the review of estimates and proposed budget allocations for the City and the Redevelopment Agency; estimates anticipated revenues;conducts fiscal analyses and submits. data and reports for use in evaluating operating department proposals; provides the City Administrator and department heads with timely and informative financial reports and statements; manages and participates in the development and administration of the Finance budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials,and supplies. Determines,with the advice of the City Attorney when necessary,the regularity, legality,and correctness of claims, demands and charges;draws warrants upon the City Treasurer for all claims and demands that are approved; specifies the purpose for which drawn and the fund from which payment is made;supervises and is responsible for the proper accounting,collecting, management and record keeping of all revenues and expenditures;conducts studies or oversees the conduct of complex studies relating to the development of rates,fees and user charges; prepares and supervises the preparation of reports to the State Controller,County Auditor Controller and other Federal, State or County agencies; may serve on the City's negotiation team for labor contracts;calculates costs of proposals and various scenarios and may present information in sessions with the City Council;serves as the liaison to the Finance Board. Selects,trains, motivates and evaluates Finance personnel; provides or coordinates staff training;works with employees to correct performance deficiencies;implements discipline and termination procedures; plans, directs and coordinates work plans through subordinate level managers; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and program areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; performs other related duties. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add,modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training,and experience that would likely provide the knowledge,skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, including budget preparation, purchasing, program analysis, and revenue forecasting;accounting principles, practices and methods; public revenue resources;principles of municipal debt financing;ordinances, resolutions and laws affecting municipal financial operations; methods and techniques of public administration research,analysis and report preparation;legislation related to public agency finance, including grant accounting and bond issuances;financial planning; research methods and techniques and methods of report presentation; principles of personnel administration,supervision. and training;concepts of automated financial management information systems. Principles and practices of cash collection and cash management. https://www.govemmentjobs.com/careers/huntingtonbeach/classspecs/newprintr72093 2/3 3/27/25,10:32 AM City of Huntington Beach-Class Specification Bulletin Ability to: Plan,organize, direct and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional and technical personnel;delegate authority and responsibility;select,supervise,train and evaluate staff; provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for activities related to finance and central services;identify and respond to community and City Council issues,concerns and needs;develop, implement and administer goals, objectives and procedures for providing effective finance and purchasing services; prepare and administer large and complex budgets;allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner;analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; research,analyze and evaluate new service delivery.methods, procedures and techniques; prepare clear and concise reports; interpret and apply Federal,State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations;interpret financial statements and cost accounting reports;administer contracts and ensure compliance with contract provisions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;develop and utilize a data processing system for processing City records including general ledger, revenue and expenditure ledgers and other pertinent City records,data, information and statistics. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a college or university with a major in accounting,finance, business or public administration,or closely related field,and including courses in advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting,and business law.A Master's degree or equivalent coursework in a related field is preferred. Experience: Six(6)years of responsible financial experience including at least four(4)years as a supervisor. License/Certification: Due to the performance of field duties that may require the operation of a motor vehicle, a Valid California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record may be required. A valid Certified Public Accountant credential is preferred. Physical Task&Environmental Conditions Work is primarily performed in an office environment and requires prolonged sitting, standing,walking, reaching, twisting,turning, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to operate a personal computer in order to prepare statistical reports and data. Additionally,the position requires near vision in reading correspondence and statistical data on the computer. Reasonable accommodation(s)for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. https://www.govemmentjobs.com/careers/huntingtonbeach/classspecs/newprint172093 3/3 Res. No. 2025-26 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, LISA LANE BARNES, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is,seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on March 18, 2025 by the following vote: - AYES: Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: McKeon ABSTAIN: None *446 Afrfair City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 40610rAOrAorgostap- 111111111, ,, v.. seuessees -..k. • °RA e° Ntiik' 1 • \ 0 .'-...""...-........,„..,...._.... .--.-,,,...__ ,...._...--.-......,......... # 10 - Interim Chief .__ ......, _, it... c.,:likk ......., • ,, ,,,„ .., ,(, ,,. , . t, Financial Officer __,......____ . Employment ____ __ ____ 0 __.,. • ...--- —_- - ---• ------- • Agreement % ,,.. ..e. ,. . :),, ...4-6). ,„ 1 9 S. c sobs*** N if SOUNTN , AlillitiostallorArAtifr 232 i Contract Overview • Serving in the capacity of retired annuitant in compliance with the Government Code • Term: Not to exceed one year; total hours worked not to exceed 960 per fiscal year • Compensation : $108.03 per hour NTINGt O Fk :`N�anraaATf;°°... a; • Ineligible for benefits as a retired annuitant 87 0=. - 1 �- °OUNPI �P o Recommended Action Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Appointing Robert Torrez as Interim Chief Financial Officer" and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the related employment agreement. fro ./ 0 OUNT'i'GP�r� a � r . Aar. - .�`e ti.c • to a: Questions ? a •` i 3.l y r - a `�u .j .r•r s gip. ... iii-Te.:-.:itt„,,,,,rb•,,,,,,,x,,'„4,-....,4'•'$41!:::]111,:•!;:,,!:,,„,,:,:•!•- �i if i rt� 7��' � i ��.4 6 : k 1 si. NTINCr CITY o � HUNTINGTON �CaUtdTY GPi�� BEACH To: Honorable Mayor and City Council CC: Travis Hopkins, City Manager From: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources Date: March 17, 2025 Subject: Supplemental Communication for Item Number 20 (Interim CFO Employment Agreement) For your review and consideration, an updated Resolution No. 2025-26 is attached for item No. 20 of the March 18, 2025, City Council Agenda. The second page of the Resolution was updated to reflect the correct name (Robert Torrez). SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 3/18/2025 Agenda Item No. 20 (25-202) Office: (714)536—xxxx I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov • • RESOLUTION NO.2025-26 • A:RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.HUNTINGTON BEACH APPOINTING ROBERT TORREZ AS INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER • WHEREAS, Government Code Section 21221(h) of the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the governing body to appoint a CaIPERS retiree to a vacant position requiring specialized skills during recruitment for a permanent appointment, and provides that, such appointment will not subject the retired person to reinstatement from retirement or loss of benefits so long as it is a single appointment that does not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year; and WHEREAS,the city Council of the,City of Huntington Beach desires to appoint Robert Torrez as an Interim appointment retired annuitant to the vacant position of Chief Financial Officer for the City of Huntington Beach under Government Code 21221(h), effective March 31, 2025; and WHEREAS,an appointment under Government Code Section 21221(h)requires the retiree is appointed into the interim appointment during recruitment for a permanent appointment, and WHEREAS, the governing body has authorized the-search fox a permanent appointment on August 13,2024,and WHEREAS, this Government Code Section 21221(h) appointment shall only be made once and therefore will end on the pay period end date immediately the beginning of the pay period of the permanent appointment,or by not later than March 31,2026,whichever is earlier; and WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between Robert Torrez and the City of Huntington Beach has been reviewed by this body and is attached herein; and WHEREAS,the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties,divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and v, 1 7 WHEREAS, the maximum monthly base salary for this position.is $18,724.84 and the hourly equivalent is$108:03 the minimum monthly base salary for.this,position is$13,972.13 and the hourly equivalent is$80.61;and WHEREAS,the hourly rate paid to Robert Torrez will be$10.8.03; and WHEREAS,,Robert Torrez has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or other:form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate; and • RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby certifies the nature of the employment of Robert Torrez as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement/contract/appointment document and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Chief Financial Officer for the City of Huntington Beach by Robert Torrez,because the City of Huntington Beach requires experienced Financial oversight at the department head level for the Finance Department serving a full service organization consisting of eleven departments and approximately 1,500 full time and part time employees. • PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of 2025. • • Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Manager Cit At orney INITIATED AND APPROVED: Director of Human Resources 2 25-16145/371657 From: Ted Ross To: suoolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Interim Chief Financial Officer position requires stability&plan for permanent hiring Date: Friday,March 14,2025 1:47:03 PM You don't o'ter geten aiC from t dross.Q©77@ram com am iSy ttris s �mportan.�A w i�wwe W Reference: • Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26 appointing Robert Torrez as.Interim Chief Financial Officer and approving the Employment Agreement. This agenda item is most troubling since it we lost our last permanent Chief Financial Officer some time ago and have had to settle for now two interim hires in a row! This coupled with the impending FY 2026 budget deficit's decisions this should become the utmost priority for the HB City Council to plan and hire for competence and sustainable stability! Please try to be more transparent and disclose your hiring plan for a permanent HB Chief Financial Officer. The lack of sustained continuity in-dangers The City of Huntington Beach's financial safety. Sent from my iPhone Ted Ross,Huntington Beach resident SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting.Pate: 3/18/2025 Agenda:"Item No.: 20 (25-202) RESOLUTION NO, 2025 -26 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF } TINGTON BEACH APPOINTING ROBERT TORREZ AS INT RIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / WHEREAS, Government Code Section 21221(h) of the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the governing body to appoint a CalPERS retir0 to a vacant position requiring specialized skills during recruitment for a permanent appdintment, and provides that such appointment will not subject the retired person to reinstatenOt from retirement or loss of benefits so long as It is a single appointment that does not excee�d�960 hours in a fiscal year;and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Idntingfon Beach desires to appoint Robert Torrez as an Interim appointment retired annuitant to/he vacant position of Chief Financial Officer for the City of Huntington Beach under Governn bit Code 21221(h), effective March 31, 2025; and WHEREAS,an appointment under vermnent Code Section 21221(h)requires the retiree is appointed into the interim appointment wing,recruitment for a permanent appointment;and WHEREAS,the governing bo has authorized the search for a permanent appointment on August 13,2024,and • WHEREAS, this Gover ent Code Section 21221(h) appointment shall only be made once and therefore will end on t pay period end date immediately preceding the beginning of the pay period of the permanent appointment,or by not later than March 31,2026,whichever is earlier; and WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between Robert Torrez •nd the City of Huntington Beach has been reviewed by this body and is attached herein;and WHEREAS the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum mo lily base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties,divided by 173.333 to e :ral the hourly rate;and WHE AS, the maximum monthly base salary for this position is $18,724,84 and the hourly equi alent is$108,03;the minimum monthly base salary for this position is$13,972.13 and the hourly quivalent is$80.61;and 'REAS,the hourly rate paid to Robert Torrez will be$108.03;and WHEREAS, Robert Torrez has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, cor pensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate; ad 223 , / RESOLUTION NO,2025-26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of he City of Huntington Beach hereby certifies the nature of the employment of Robert Torre as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement/contract/appointmnei`t document and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of ChiefFinancial Officer . for the City of Huntington Beach by David Cain, because the City of Huntington Beach requires experienced.Financial oversight at the department head level for the Financ‘Department seining a full service organization consisting of eleven departments'and approxiinately 1,500 full time and part time employees. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on the day of 2025. Mayor - / REVIEWED AND APPROVED: r'�?ROVED.AS TO FORM: V City Manager City Attorney . INITIATED AND APPROVED: Director of Human Resources • 25-16145/371657 224 .