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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 7181 2021-07-26RESOLUTION 7181 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF BARRY CURTIS AS INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WHEREAS, Les Johnson has retired from the position of Community Development Director as of July 9, 2021; and, WHEREAS, the City Council hereby approves the City Manager's appointment of Barry Curtis as an interim appointment of a retired annuitant to the vacant position of Community Development Director for the City of Seal Beach under Government Code section 21221(h), effective July 26, 2021; and, WHEREAS, an appointment under Government Code section 21221(h) requires an active, publicly posted recruitment for a permanent replacement; and, WHEREAS, the current status of this recruitment is that the recruitment is active and it has been publically announced with applications being accepted; and, WHEREAS, this section 21221(h) appointment shall only be made once and therefore will end upon the sooner of reaching 960 hours in a fiscal year; and, WHEREAS, the entire appointment document between Barry Curtis and the City of Seal Beach has been reviewed by this body and is attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related to this employment and appointment have been or will be placed on a consent calendar; and, WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year; 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 $15,679.64 and the hourly equivalent is $ 90.46, and the minimum base salary for this position is $13,544.63 and the hourly equivalent is $74.42; and, WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Barry Curtis will be $90.46 which is equal to the hourly rate paid to the prior occupant of the position; and, WHEREAS, Barry Curtis has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or otherform of compensation in addition to this hourly pay ^ rate. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby certifies the nature of the employment of Barry Curtis as described herein and detailed in the attached employment documentation, and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Community Development Director for the City of Seal Beach because providing for continuity in the position of Community Development Director is important to provide for the functioning of the Department and in meeting the needs of the City, its residents and businesses, especially during the ongoing pandemic emergency. It is also important to successful functioning of municipal operations and providing leadership and direction to City staff. Mr. Curtis is uniquely qualified to fulfill this interim assignment because of his specialized skills gained through training and experience during a long and successful career in community development, including previous service with the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the appointment of Barry Curtis under the aforementioned terms is approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute any necessary agreement on behalf of the City. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of July, 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Council Members Kalmick Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt Council Members Council Members Council Mem Q��XY� Joe almick, Mayor J IHIC Ur' I.HLIrVKIVIH j COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } 0 I u I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 7181 on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of July, 2021. loria D. Harp r ity Clerk