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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2012-06-25 #D AGENDA STAFF REPORTU- \C'QIIFORNerf DATE: June 25, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager ' SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE SUMMARY OF REQUEST: It is requested that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6264 approving an agreement with Keith L. Kilmer to perform the services of Interim Chief of Police. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The City retained the services of Robert M. Luman to serve as the Interim Chief of Police from July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. On November 14, 2011, the City Council approved an extension of Chief Luman's agreement through June 30, 2012. Government Code Section 21221 (h) permits the City Council to request the CaIPERS Board of Administration to approve an extension of the retired member's employment but no more than 12 months in the position. Therefore, Chief Luman's interim employment agreement with the City of Seal Beach may not extend beyond June 30, 2012. During his tenure, Chief Luman gained the confidence and respect of the City Council, City Manager, executive management team, Police Department, City departments, and the community. He provided leadership and oversight of the Police Department over the past twelve months, including support of all efforts related to the Salon Meritage tragedy, analyzing several operational functions, including the City-operated jail, and establishing goals and objectives for the Department consistent with Council priorities moving forward. Chief Luman's continued employment over the past twelve months ensured completion of these functions to provide a smooth transition period until a permanent Chief is selected. Given the efforts and accomplishments of Chief Luman's service, the City is now fully prepared to secure the services of an executive search firm to conduct a recruitment process to select a permanent Chief of Police. In the interim, the City Manager desires to retain the services of Keith L. Kilmer to serve as Interim Chief of Police upon Chief Luman's departure on June 30, 2012. Agenda Item D Mr. Kilmer retired from the City of San Bernardino as Chief of Police in October 2011. He previously served as the former Chief of Police for the City of Bell Gardens, following nearly 25 years of service with the Long Beach Police Department. Mr. Kilmer is also a private consultant with experience in conducting administrative investigations for public agencies and is an experienced trainer for strength-based leadership training which promotes employee engagement, enhanced performance, and reductions in liability and job dissatisfaction. With his distinguished professional career that spans over three decades, including over 15 years of experience in an executive and command leadership role, Mr. Kilmer is very well qualified to serve as the City's Interim Chief of Police. Mr. Kilmer will perform the functions and duties of the Chief of Police that include planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Police Department, as well as providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Per the attached Agreement, the City will pay Mr. Kilmer a maximum of $4,000 for each week worked. He will not receive overtime compensation. He may, with City Manager prior approval, take leave without pay for days that he is not available to perform his services. The City will reimburse him for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his services. Unless extended, this Agreement will expire on the earliest of the following dates: December 24, 2012, or upon the date upon which Mr. Kilmer has worked 960 hours, or upon the hiring of a permanent Chief of Police. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Environmental Impact related to this item. LEGAL ANALYSIS: The City Attorney has reviewed and approved as to form. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Based on the terms of the Agreement, the maximum amount the City will pay Mr. Kilmer is $112,000 ($8,000 x 14 pay periods) plus a cell phone allowance of $75.00 per month for City business and actual and necessary expense reimbursements. The former Chief's total compensation at retirement for this six- month period would have been approximately $151,000 including employee benefits, representing an estimated savings to the City of approximately $39,000 during the term of this Agreement. The source of all payments to Mr. Kilmer: Police Department Full -Time Salaries Account 001-022-40001. Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6264 authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Keith L. Kilmer. SUBMITTED BY: VA I R . ill -. Ingram, City ager Attachments: A. Resolution No. 6264 B. Agreement Page 3 RESOLUTION NUMBER 6264 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KEITH L. KILMER FOR INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to hire an individual to serve on an interim basis to perform the duties of Interim Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, Keith L. Kilmer represents that he is qualified to perform the duties of Interim Chief of Police, effective June 25, 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the agreement ("Agreement") between the City and Keith L. Kilmer, dated June 15, 2012, for interim chief of police services for a maximum amount of$4,000 per week worked. Section 2. The Council hereby directs the City Manager to execute the Agreement. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of June , 2012 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members NOES: Council Members ABSENT: Council Members ABSTAIN: Council Members Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6264 on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of June , 2012. City Clerk • EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Between (,4 ):1! ‘PUNTY_* City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 and Keith L. Kilmer 911 Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach, CA 90740 • This employment agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on Junes, 2012, by and between the City of Seal Beach, a charter city and municipal corporation ("City"), and Keith L. Kilmer. 1 • RECITALS WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to hire Keith L. Kilmer ("Employee") to serve on an interim basis to perform the duties of Interim Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, Employee represents that he is qualified to perform the duties of Interim Chief of Police. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Employee hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT - 1.0 Duties 1.1 The City hereby engages the services of Employee to perform the functions and duties of Interim Chief of Police ("Services"). Employee is "at-will" and serves at the pleasure of the City's City Manager. 1.2 Employee shall devote his full energies, interests, abilities and productive time to the performance of the Services. The parties acknowledge that the hours will fluctuate depending on the City's need. 1.3 Employee shall not engage in any activity, consulting service or • enterprise, for compensation or otherwise, which is actually or potentially in conflict with or inimical to, or which materially interferes, with his duties and responsibilities to City. 2.0 Term and Termination 2.1 Term and Effective Date. Employee shall commence his services hereunder as of June 25, 2012 (the effective date of this Agreement). Unless extended, this Agreement shall expire on the earliest of the following dates: December 24, 2012 or the date upon which Employed has worked 960 hours. 2.2 Termination. Either City or Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to the other party of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Employee shall be compensated for those services that have been adequately rendered to City prior to the effective date of termination, and Employee shall be entitled to no further compensation. 2.3 Extension of Term. City's City Manager and Employee may extend the term of this Agreement to the day before the effective date of the City's employment of a Chief of Police. 2 • 3.0 Compensation 3.1 Salary. City shall pay Employee a salary of $4000.00 for each week worked. City shall pay Employee at the same time employees of the City are paid on a bi-weekly basis. Employee shall be an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act and shall not be entitled to any overtime compensation in any form. Because of Employee's unique situation and ineligibility for any form of paid leaves or paid holidays, Employee may, with City Manager prior approval, take leave without pay for those working hours that he is not available to perform his services. Employee will report any leave without pay hours on his timesheet. 3.2 Expenses. City shall reimburse Employee for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties that are supported by expense receipts in accordance with AB 1234 and any applicable City ordinances, resolutions, rules, policies or procedures. 3.3 Benefits. 3.3.1 City Vehicle. Employee's duties require him to be available to respond to the demands of City business after regular work hours and on weekends. City shall provide Employee with an automobile to be used for City business and personal use within the City and within a 50-mile radius of the City or Employee's residence. 3.3.2 Uniform and Equipment. City shall provide Employee with two fully equipped police uniforms and all related equipment necessary for him to provide the Services. 3.3.3 Mobile Phone Allowance. City shall provide Employee with a mobile phone allowance of $75.00 per month for the performance of his official duties. 4.0 Insurance Employee shall procure and maintain in effect a policy of automobile insurance on his private vehicle. Such insurance shall not be subject to cancellation, modification or lapse without City first receiving 10 days advance written notice 5.0 Indemnity and Immunities 5.1 City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Employee from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, suits, or damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, resulting from physical harm or damage to persons or property which harm or damage arises out of or is in any way caused by the acts, omissions, negligence or misconduct of City, its officials, officers, agents or contractors. 3 5.2 Employee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and contractors against any claims, actions, proceedings, suits, or damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, resulting from physical harm or damage to persons or property which harm or damage arises out of or is in any way caused by the gross negligence or gross misconduct of Employee. 5.3 In connection with Employee's performance of the Services, and while Employee is acting within the course and scope of this Agreement, the parties intend for Employee to be entitled to the immunities and privileges set forth in the Government Tort Claims Act (California Government Code Sections 810 et seq.) or any other provisions of law providing governmental immunity for municipal corporations, their employees and agents. 5.4 The provisions of this Mutual Indemnity Clause shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 6.0 Confidentiality Employee covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Employee or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Employee without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Employee's covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 7.0 Assignment Employee shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any purported assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect. 8,0 General Provisions 8.1 Compliance with Laws. Employee shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. 8.2 Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall the making by City of any payment to Employee constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on.the part of Employee, and the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or 4 • • . prejudice any right or.remedy available to City with regard to such breach• . : " or default. . . • .. • • 8.3 -Attorney's Fees. In the event that.either party to this Agreement: shall` commence any legal•action or.-proceeding.:to.enforce or interpret the• . provisions of..this:.Agreement, .the_. prevailing:party. in such action or.: . • proceeding_.shall•be entitled to". recover. its 'casts.•-of. sult, including all . attorney's fees.incurred in connection with such action or proceeding:,. The. . •venue for any litigation shall be Orange County, California. • 8.4 . The headings'herein are descriptive only and for convenience in reference . . , • • to this Agreement. Should there be any conflict between such•caption, .•• . • • . and the section where he. heading appears,• the. section, and not. such . . • heading, shall.control and govern.in the construction of.this Agreement. • • 8.5 • This Agreement shall,be governed and construed in accordance with the . • : laws of the State of California. , •. •8.6 .This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the.parties,end '• . . :supersedes other agreements, either.oral or in writing;between the parties " : • • :with respect=to'the sub ect.matter of this.Agreement.:...Each,party:_to this . •Agreement:acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises : :. • • . • or agreements,•orally-or:-otherwise, have"been. made"by either.party;. or. . . . . . anyone acting.on.behalf:of.either party,_which are not.eriibodied..herein,.. • and that no other agreement,:statement of promises•not contained.,in this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party. . . •• •. •: • • . IN WITNESS. WHEREOF, the CITY•:•OF SEAL.-:BEACH :has caused this . • Agreement to•be�signed. and executed on its behalf.by.its: City.Manager, arid duly attested by its officers .thereunto duly authorized, and Employee has .signed. and . • executed this Agreement, both in-duplicate. . . • : • . • . • : CITY OF SEAL BEACH EMPLOYEE:- • • • -Jill R. Ingram,City Manager : :Keith L.:.Kilmer. . : , • • Dated: . : . • Dated: •• ••• . ATTEST: • .APPROVED AS TO FORM: : • . City Clerk City Attorney • •