HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY MANAGERa ~, ~~~ ~.. AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item 17 Reviewed: , City Manager Finance Director MEETING DATE: JUNE 15, 2010 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: KRISTI RECCHIA, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: William A. Huston, the City Manager since 1981, has provided the City Council with his intent to retire in July. The City has initiated a process to begin an executive search for a new City Manager. We anticipate a limited period of time between the City Manager's retirement and the appointment of his replacement and suggest Mr. Huston remain as a part-time employee continuing to serve as City Manager. RECCOMENDATION: Authorize the appointment of William A. Huston as City Manager on a part-time basis effective July 19, 2010 through September 30, 2010. FISCAL IMPACT: Approximately $54,500 for 2010-11 fiscal year. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Mr. Huston's has provided notice of his retirement effective July 17, 2010. The City has initiated the process to begin a search for his replacement. We anticipate the appointment of a new City Manager near the end of September. To assist in the transition period, I am suggesting that Mr. Huston remain employed as City Manager on a part-time basis for an additional three months (approximately 11 weeks). It is proposed that his compensation be set as an hourly rate of $165. He would not receive any additional benefits other than the continued use of his City provided vehicle and cellular phone. It is proposed that Mr. Huston work up to thirty hours per week during this interim period. The continuation of Mr. Huston's employment as City Manager will allow for the most efficient and effective transition period for the organization. The City is currently handling a number of significant projects and Mr. Huston has the greatest amount of expertise in assisting the City through these areas. His valued service to Tustin will be an asset in transitioning the new City Manager into our organization. 6'~2`~f~"~C~~~.l~~ Kristi Recchia Director of Human Resources