AgdaPkt 2015-06-22 Interview and Joint SA PFA

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Page 1 of 2 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the Council Personnel Subcommittee June 22, 2015 SUBJECT Appointment of Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION By motion authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Aaron Aknin for the position of Interim City Manager. BACKGROUND Earlier this year, City Manager Robert Bell announced his retirement effective June 28, 2015. The recruitment for a new City Manager began in May, and is currently in progress. As an appointment will not be made until after Dr. Bell’s retirement, an interim appointment is necessary in order to continue leadership over the City’s operations. ANALYSIS The City Council met in closed session on June 6-7 to meet interview potential candidates for permanent appointment to the position of City Manager. At the conclusion of this meeting, Council also discussed a possible interim appointment for the period after Dr. Bell’s retirement, and until the position is permanently filled. Council recommended Assistant City Manager Aaron Aknin as a candidate for interim appointment. The Council Personnel Sub-committee met with Mr. Aknin and negotiated the terms of a tentative employment agreement, subject to Council approval. The employment agreement confirms Mr. Aknin as the Interim City Manager effective June 29, 2015. As Interim City Manager, Mr. Aknin shall serve in all capacities required of the City Manager. Mr. Aknin will be paid $19,446 per month, and will maintain the benefits currently available to him as Assistant City Manager. The agreement will continue until the City Manager position is filled on a permanent basis, unless the agreement is sooner terminated. ALTERNATIVES 1. Request that the subcommittee renegotiate the terms and conditions Employment Agreement for Mr. Aknin. 2. Request that the subcommittee pursue alternative options for filling the City Manager position on an interim basis. 7.1.J. - Page 1