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CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AND APPROVING THE CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-229 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPOINTING KERRY BIGELOW AS CITY CLERK EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 AND APPROVING THE CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Current City Clerk Donna Norris provided notice that she would be retiring effective October 4, 2017. Following a statewide recruitment, the Council selected Kerry Bigelow for the position of City Clerk, pending contract negotiation. The negotiation was subsequently completed.
This item seeks to approve the appointment of Ms. Bigelow as City Clerk for the City of Chula Vista effective September 29, 2017, and attendant employment agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Current City Clerk Donna Norris provided notice that she would be retiring effective October 4, 2017. In response, Council appointed a subcommittee consisting of Mayor Casillas Salas and Councilmember Padilla to complete the recruitment for City Clerk and return to the full Council with the top applicants for consideration.
The subcommittee initiated a state-wide recruitment which yielded 309 applications over five-weeks. The subcommittee reviewed the applications and invited the most highly qualified applicants to participate in an onsite interview.
On August 22, 2017, the subcommittee made recommendations to the full Council in closed session for deliberation. Council unanimously agreed to select Kerry Bigelow for the position of City Clerk pending contract negotiation. The Council directed the Human Resources Department and Office of the City Attorney to work with the Mayor to negotiate a contract with Ms. Bigelow. This negotiation has subsequently been completed.
This item seeks to approve the appointment of Ms. Bigelow as City Clerk for the City of Chula Vista effective September 29, 2017, and attendant employment agreement.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. This contract supports City Initiative 1.2.3 Retain and attract quality employees under the Operational Excellence goal.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from this action.
ATTACHMENTS
City Clerk Employment Agreement
Staff Contact: Courtney Chase