Joint Special Council/BFPD
04/17/23 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Willie A Hopkins
Resolution
Doc ID: 5338
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICE CHIEF, APPROVING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND
POLICE CHIEF JOB DESCRIPTION, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT A
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICE CHIEF
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a proposed resolution approving the creation of the position of Director of Public Safety and Police Chief, approving the Director of Public Safety and Police Chief job description, and directing the City Manager to appoint a Director of Public Safety and Police Chief.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Barstow desires to create a new position within the City of Director of Public Safety and Police Chief, and to adopt a job description for this new position. Under Barstow Municipal Code section
2.08.070, the City Manager can make an appointment to the Director of Public Safety and Police Chief position after consultation with the City Council, which consultation occurred during a closed session on April 3, 2023.
This resolution would therefore approve the creation of the position of Director of Public Safety and Police Chief, approve the Director of Public Safety and Police Chief job description, and direct the City Manager to appoint a Director of Public Safety and Police Chief.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Included in Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a proposed resolution approving the creation of the position of Director of Public Safety and Police Chief, approving the Director of Public Safety and Police Chief job description, and directing the City Manager to appoint a Director of Public Safety and Police Chief.