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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Appointment of Jason Sims as Police Chief; and (2) Approval of an Executive Employment Agreement Confirming such Appointment.
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Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Stephanie Condran / Human Resources Department
Phone Number: 310-253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (06/07/2023)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (06/06/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) appoint Jason Sims as Police Chief; and (2) approve an executive employment agreement confirming such appointment.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the May 15, 2023 Council meeting, City Council held a closed session regarding the appointment of Police Chief and reported out of closed session that a conditional job offer was made to Jason Sims to appoint him as Chief of Police, subject to the approval of an employment agreement.
As authorized by and in consultation with City Council, a proposed Executive Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) has been negotiated with Mr. Sims. A copy of the proposed Agreement is included as Attachment 1 to this report.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Fiscal impact is within the parameters established by City Council. There are adequate appropriations in the Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to cover the costs of this employment agreement.
ATTACHMENTS
2023_06-12_ATT 1_Police Chief Employment Agreement
MOTIONS
That the City Council:
1. Appoint Jason Sims as the Police Chief;
2. Approve an Executive Employment Agreement confirming Mr. Sims appointment as Police Chief;
3. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents;
4. Authorize the Mayor to execute such documents on behalf of the City.