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terms and conditions, for an extension term that does not exceed a maximum of one (1) additional year, provided that CITY provides EMPLOYEE with written notice of its intent to so extend the Term no less than six (6) months prior to the end of the initial Term.
B. Section 1.2.A., above, notwithstanding EMPLOYEE's employment with CITY shall be at-will and EMPLOYEE shall at all times serve at the pleasure of and at the convenience of the Bell Gardens City Council ("City Council"). Nothing in Section 1.2.A., above, shall operate to prohibit, restrict or otherwise limit the City Council's ability to immediately terminate this Agreement and EMPLOYEE's employment (i) at any time for convenience and without cause; or (ii) at any time for cause.
C. This Agreement along with EMPLOYEE's employment with the City may be terminated by EMPLOYEE at any time for convenience subject to the 45-day resignation notification requirement set forth under Section 3.2, of this Agreement, below.
D. The Parties are aware of the provisions of Section 2.08.050 of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code ("Section 2.08.050") which provides in relevant part: "The city council shall appoint the city manager for an indefinite term, and may remove him at will by three-member vote, effective after 30 days' notice." The Parties acknowledge and agree that the aforementioned provisions under Section 2.08.050 are directory in nature and not mandatory. The foregoing notwithstanding, EMPLOYEE expressly, knowingly and intentionally waives any right to an indefinite term of employment with the CITY or to 30 days' prior notice before the City Council may terminate EMPLOYEE for convenience or for cause. As provided under Section 1.2.13, above, and Section 3, below, EMPLOYEE acknowledges, understands and agrees that his employment with the CITY is "at-will" and that the terms of this Agreement shall govern and control over Section 2.08.050 as to the duration of EMPLOYEE's employment with the CITY; and the procedures for terminating EMPLOYEE's employment with the CITY.
1.3 Duties and Responsibilities
A. EMPLOYEE shall perform the duties and functions of the City Manager as specified under the laws of the State of California, the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, the ordinances and resolutions of the CITY and this Agreement. EMPLOYEE shall also perform such other duties and functions as the City Council may assign from time to time.
B. EMPLOYEE shall serve as the City Manager and shall be vested with the powers, duties and responsibilities of the City Manager as set forth in Chapter 2.08 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, as the same may be amended or modified from time to time by the City Council.
EMPLOYEE's performance of his duties shall be subject to the direction and oversight of the City Council. It is the intent of the Parties that EMPLOYEE shall use all reasonable efforts to keep the City Council fully informed of all significant operations or major undertakings of the CITY. EMPLOYEE's duties and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
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1. Except as otherwise provided under the Bell Gardens Municipal Code, as the same may be amended or modified from time to time by the City Council, or this Agreement, EMPLOYEE shall serve as the CITY's chief executive officer, subject to direction and control of the City Council. The City Manager shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all affairs of the CITY which are under his control.
2. EMPLOYEE shall perform all the duties of the City Manager as set forth in Section 2.08.080 of Chapter 2.08 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code (the "Municipal Code"), the California Government Code, and CITY policies and procedures approved by the City Council, as may be provided from time to time. The City Manager shall also perform other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the City Council may assign from time to time.
3. The City Council may also designate EMPLOYEE as the administrative head of other CITY-related legal entities. Such other legal entities could include financing authorities and joint powers authorities and/or the Successor Agency to the Bell Gardens Redevelopment Agency.
4. EMPLOYEE shall administer and enforce policies established by the City Council and promulgate written policies and procedures as necessary to implement such policies.
1.4 Hours of Work
A. The position of City Manager shall be deemed an exempt position under state and federal wage and hour laws. EMPLOYEE's compensation (whether salary or benefits or other allowances) is not based on hours worked and EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to any compensation for overtime.
B. EMPLOYEE shall be allowed reasonable flexibility in setting his own office hours, provided: (i) EMPLOYEE maintains a reasonably substantial on-site presence at City Hall during normal CITY business hours; (ii) EMPLOYEE is reasonably available to members of the City Council, CITY staff and members of the community on a regular and routine basis that generally conforms to the CITY's normal business hours as the same may be amended from time to time by the City Council; and (iii) EMPLOYEE is reasonably available to participate in community events or other functions that may occur during non- business hours as the City Council may from time-to-time request.
C. EMPLOYEE shall devote his full attention to CITY business. EMPLOYEE may engage in other acts for remuneration to the extent those activities do not interfere or constitute a conflict of interest with the performance of his duties as a City Manager.
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1.5 Regional and Professional Activities
The City Council desires that EMPLOYEE be reasonably active in professional organizations that will promote the standing of the CITY and advance the CITY's goals, interests and policy objectives while also providing EMPLOYEE with opportunities for the type of professional development that will enhance his ability to serve the CITY and perform his duties as City Manager. To this end, EMPLOYEE may, upon reasonable notice and approval by the City Council, join professional organizations and participate in the activities of such organization insofar as such participation promotes the interests of the CITY and does not unduly interfere with the performance of EMPLOYEE's duties as City Manager. These activities may include, without limitation, participation in the California Contract Cities Association, California League of Cities, Independent City Association, City Management Foundation or other similar national, statewide, regional or professional organizations provided that such activities do not in any way interfere with or adversely affect EMPLOYEE's performance as City Manager. Subject to funding availability as determined by the City Council in its sole and absolute discretion, CITY may pay for the dues and subscriptions of the City Manager necessary for his participation in national, statewide, regional or professional organizations.
1.6 Residence
EMPLOYEE shall not be required to reside within the territorial boundaries of the CITY. The foregoing notwithstanding, EMPLOYEE shall reside within a reasonable distance to the CITY so as to permit EMPLOYEE to travel to the CITY within a reasonable time in the event of CITY emergencies.
1.7 Conflicts of Interest
EMPLOYEE shall not, during the term of this Agreement, individually, as a partner, joint venture, officer or shareholder, invest or participate in any business venture conducting business in the corporate limits of the CITY, except for stock ownership in any company whose capital stock is publicly held and regularly traded, without prior approval of the City Council. EMPLOYEE shall further refrain from developing a financial stake in any commercial venture or partnership with any entity doing business with the CITY where such financial stake would create a violation of Government Code Section 1090.
For and during the term of this Agreement and any extension term, EMPLOYEE further agrees that except for a personal residence or residential property acquired or held for future use as his personal residence, EMPLOYEE will not invest in any other real estate or property improvements within the corporate limits of the CITY without the prior consent of the City Council and subject to the restrictions of all applicable financial conflict of interest laws.
1.8 ICMA Code of Ethics
A. EMPLOYEE agrees to become a member of the International City/County Management Association ("ICMA"). The Parties mutually desire that EMPLOYEE shall
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comply with the latest draft of the ICMA Code of Ethics, provided such compliance is not inconsistent with or contrary to the laws of the State of California or the Bell Gardens Municipal Code.
B. CITY and the City Council agree that neither the City Council nor any of its members will give EMPLOYEE any order, direction, or request that would require EMPLOYEE to violate the ICMA Code of Ethics, unless such direction or request is authorized by the laws of the State of California or the Bell Gardens Municipal Code.
1.9 Performance Evaluation
A. Performance evaluations are an important way for the City Council and EMPLOYEE to ensure effective communications about City Council expectations and EMPLOYEE's performance. The City Council reserves the right to conduct a general job performance evaluation and review of EMPLOYEE every six (6) months. Nothing in this Section 1.9 is intended to limit additional evaluations or reviews of EMPLOYEE. Failure of the City Council to provide a performance evaluation shall not constitute a waiver of CITY's right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to the terms set forth herein.
B. In conducting the evaluation and review the Parties may, but shall not be required to, use the services of a professional consultant selected by the City Council.
The job performance evaluation and review shall serve the following purposes and objectives: (i) to evaluate EMPLOYEE's overall job performance over the course of the fiscal year; (ii) to identify areas of notable progress and/or accomplishment and identify ways to sustain and/or improve upon such progress and/or accomplishments; (iii) to identify areas requiring improvement and how such improvement might be accomplished; (iv) to measure EMPLOYEE's success in meeting, achieving and/or exceeding City Council-defined, goals, objectives, priorities, activities and programs over the fiscal year or since the last performance evaluation and review; (v) to establish goals, objectives, and priorities for the upcoming year; (vi) to determine, what if any, adjustments or enhancement should be considered and approved to EMPLOYEE's compensation terms.
C. The failure of CITY to undertake a performance evaluation shall not limit CITY's ability to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 3, below. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to restrict or otherwise limit CITY's ability to undertake any other review or investigation of EMPLOYEE during the course of a fiscal year which the City Council may deem necessary to address any allegation of unlawful or inappropriate conduct or other wrongdoing.
SECTION 2. BASE COMPENSATION; BENEFITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS
2.1 Base Salary
A. CITY shall pay EMPLOYEE an annual base salary of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and Thirty Cents ($250,368.30) per year (hereinafter, the "Base Salary"), subject to deductions for taxes, deferred compensation
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and other out-of-pocket benefits paid for by EMPLOYEE as a CITY executive management employee. CITY shall pay EMPLOYEE in bi-weekly installments at the same time other employees of CITY.
B. Commencing on June 1, 2023, and each year thereafter during the Term of this Agreement, EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to the same increase received by the CITY's bargaining units. If the bargaining units do not receive a percentage increase, then the Base Salary shall remain unchanged.
2.2 Retirement Benefits
EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to the same retirement benefits provided to other Executive Management employees in accordance with CITY's current practices as such practices may be amended or modified from time to time by CITY by action of the City Council. CITY's current practice, as set forth in Resolution 2021-110, is to provide Executive Management Employees the same retirement benefits offered through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) as those negotiated and approved for the City Employee Association ("CEA") under the current CEA Memorandum of Understanding and any amendment thereto. EMPLOYEE shall also receive such other retirement benefits as may be negotiated through the CEA Memorandum of Understanding.
2.3 Annual Leave Benefits
A. EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to the same leave benefits provided to other Executive Management employees in accordance with CITY's current practices as such practices may be amended or modified from time to time by CITY by action of the City Council. This shall include all vacation, administrative, sick, and other leave benefits afforded to other Executive Management employees.
B. Paragraph A of this subsection notwithstanding, as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, EMPLOYEE shall be credited with total of eighty (80) hours of vacation leave and forty-eight (48) hours of sick leave (collectively, the "Pre-Banked Leave"). The Pre-Banked Leave shall not be convertible to cash, except as otherwise authorized by applicable federal or State law, the provisions of the Bell Gardens Municipal Code or applicable polices adopted by the City Council. EMPLOYEE shall continue to accrue vacation leave at a rate of 13.34 hours per month and sick leave at a rate of 8 hours per month.
2.4 Holidays
EMPLOYEE shall receive paid holidays in accordance with CITY's current practices a such practices may be amended or modified from time to time by the CITY by action of the City Council. Paid holidays will be those approved by CITY by action of the City Council. CITY currently provides ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.
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2.5 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to the same medical, dental and vision insurance benefits provided to other Executive Management employees in accordance with CITY's current practices and as such practices may be amended or modified from time to time by CITY by action of the City Council. CITY's current practice, as set forth in Resolution 2021-110, is to provide Executive Management Employees medical, dental and vision insurance benefits as those negotiated and approved in the current CEA Memorandum of Understanding and any amendments thereto.
2.6 Bonding
CITY shall bear the full cost of the bond required of EMPLOYEE under Bell Gardens Municipal Code Section 2.08.040, as well the costs of any fidelity or other bonds required of EMPLOYEE under any law or ordinance.
2.7 Automobile Allowance
EMPLOYEE's duties under this Agreement require that he have use of an automobile in the normal course of conducting City's business. CITY shall therefore provide EMPLOYEE a monthly automobile allowance of Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($650.00) (hereinafter, the "Car Allowance"). The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY reserves the right to adjust, suspend, terminate or otherwise modify the amount of the Car Allowance in CITY's sole and absolute discretion for budgetary or other policy-related considerations. EMPLOYEE shall be responsible for maintaining and paying for liability insurance as required by state law and for all of his automobile's operating, maintenance and repair costs at all times during the term of this Agreement.
2.8 Cellular Phone Allowance; Other Necessary and Customary Business Equipment and Facilities; Special Electronic Equipment
A. EMPLOYEE shall be paid a monthly technology allowance of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00)for cell phone, computer, and other technology used in connection with EMPLOYEE's performance under this Agreement.
B. The CITY shall provide EMPLOYEE with other customary and necessary equipment and facilities reasonably required for EMPLOYEE to perform his duties and functions as City Manager such as an office within City Hall, a Iandline telephone in the City Hall office, a desktop computer, business cards, business stationary and the like. All such equipment and facilities made available to EMPLOYEE shall at all times remain the property of the CITY and EMPLOYEE acknowledges, understands and agrees that he shall have no right of privacy to such equipment or any data or information stored in such equipment or facilities.
C. The City Council reserves the right but does not assume the obligation to provide EMPLOYEE at CITY's expense, special electronic communications equipment
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such as an iPad. All such equipment and facilities made available to EMPLOYEE shall at all times remain the property of the CITY, and EMPLOYEE acknowledges, understands and agrees that he shall have no right of privacy to such equipment or any data or information stored in such equipment or facilities.
2.9 Reimbursement for Expenses Not Covered by Allowances A. CITY shall reimburse EMPLOYEE for reasonable and necessary travel, subsistence and other business expenses incurred by EMPLOYEE in the performance of his duties or in connection with EMPLOYEE's participation in those authorized activities referenced under Section 1.3, above. All reimbursements shall be subject to and in accordance with any limitations or restrictions set forth under the laws of the State of California and any CITY-adopted reimbursement policies as either may be adopted, updated or otherwise amended from time to time.
2.10 Term Life Insurance
Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, and in addition to the benefits specified herein, EMPLOYEE shall term life insurance in an amount equal to his base annual salary as set forth in Section 2.1.
2.11 Other Benefits
Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, and in addition to the benefits specified herein, EMPLOYEE shall receive any and all other benefits granted to all City Department Heads and Executive Management under Resolution No. 2021-110 as the same may be modified, amended or repealed from time to time by the City Council.
SECTION 3. EMPLOYMENT "AT-WILL"; SEPARATION FROM EMPLOYMENT
3.1 Employment with CITY is "at-will"
A. EMPLOYEE's employment status with CITY shall be at-will and EMPLOYEE shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council as provided under Government Code Section 36506. CITY, through the City Council, may at any time terminate EMPLOYEE's employment with the CITY with or without cause by majority vote of its full membership (i.e., by no less than three affirmative votes). EMPLOYEE acknowledges, understands and agrees that EMPLOYEE may not avail himself of any procedures, provisions or protections set forth under the CITY's Employment Policies, as defined herein, insofar as such procedures, provisions or protections limit, restrict, modify, prohibit or regulate EMPLOYEE's status as an "at-will" employee of CITY or the ability of the City Council to terminate EMPLOYEE's employment at any time for cause or for convenience. For purposes of this Agreement, the capitalized term "Employment Policies" means and refers to any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule or other written policy of the CITY as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time (including but not limited to the Bell Gardens Municipal Code and any written
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employment manual of the CITY) which governs, regulates or otherwise relates to employment with the CITY. The CITY's Employment Policies shall not apply to EMPLOYEE insofar as such Employment Policies limit, restrict, modify or regulate (or may be interpreted to limit, restrict, modify or regulate) EMPLOYEE's status as an "at- will" employee of CITY.
B. Except as otherwise provided under this Section 3, EMPLOYEE shall not be entitled to any pre-termination hearing or other similar proceeding or appeal proceeding as a precondition to any decision or action by the City Council to terminate EMPLOYEE's employment whether for cause or for convenience.
C. Nothing in this Agreement shall confer upon EMPLOYEE any right to any property interest in continued employment with the CITY.
3.2 Resignation/Retirement
A. EMPLOYEE may resign and/or retire from his employment with the CITY at any time for any reason, provided EMPLOYEE provides the City Council with written notice of his intent to so terminate his employment at least forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the effective date of separation.
B. The City Council in its sole and absolute discretion may waive or shorten the 45-day prior written notice requirement provided the request for such waiver is made in writing by EMPLOYEE and further provided that the City Council's waiver of the notice requirement is also made in writing.
C. The failure of EMPLOYEE to provide the prior written notice required under this Section shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
3.3 Separation for Convenience and Without Cause; Severance A. In the event EMPLOYEE is terminated for convenience and without cause by the City Council while EMPLOYEE is willing and able to perform the City Manager's duties under this Agreement, then CITY agrees to pay EMPLOYEE a lump sum cash payment equal to six (6) months' worth of EMPLOYEE's annual Base Salary at the time of separation [i.e., the prorated value of one months' worth of EMPLOYEE's annual Base Salary at the time of separation multiplied by six].
B. CITY shall extend to EMPLOYEE the right to continued health insurance as may be required by and pursuant to terms and conditions of this Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1986 ("COBRA"). The CITY agrees to reimburse EMPLOYEE for COBRA coverage at the same benefit level (i.e., employee only, employee +1, or family) as was provided as of the date of separation for the same number of months for which EMPLOYEE is entitled to a lump sum cash payment under Section 3.3(A), or until EMPLOYEE either secures and begins full-time employment or obtains other health insurance, whichever of these three events first occurs. EMPLOYEE shall notify the CITY
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within five (5) calendar days of securing new full-time employment or insurance.
C. All payments required under Section 3.3(A) or 3.3(B), above, are subject to and shall be interpreted to comply with the limitations set forth in Government Code Section 53260. Further, in the event EMPLOYEE is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of office or position, EMPLOYEE shall reimburse the CITY for any paid leave or cash settlement (including severance), as provided by Government Code Sections 53243 through 53243.4.
D. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY shall not exercise its right to terminate EMPLOYEE for convenience and without cause during the 90-day period immediately preceding or the 90-day period immediately following any General Municipal Election of the CITY in which two or more City Council seats are subject to an election contest or during the 90-day period immediately preceding or the 90-day period immediately following any Special Municipal Election of the CITY in which two or more City Council seats are subject to an election contest.
3.4 Separation for Cause
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.3, above, EMPLOYEE may be terminated for cause. As used in this Section, "cause" shall mean any one or more of the following:
(i) Any Breach of this Agreement;
(ii) Conviction (including a plea of no contest) of a felony or any misdemeanor under the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) or Government Code Section 1090;
(iii) Conviction (including a plea of no contest) of any offense constituting an "abuse of office or position" within the meaning of Government Code Section 53243.4;
(iv) Conviction (including a plea of no contest) of a misdemeanor involving a crime of moral turpitude or felony under California law, including but not limited to any conviction under Penal Code Section 424; (v) Continued abuse of non-prescription drugs or alcohol that materially affects the performance of EMPLOYEE's duties;
(vi) Repeated and protracted unexcused absences from EMPLOYEE's office and duties;
(vii) Resume fraud;
(viii) A finding by judicial proceeding that legally prohibited personal acts of
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sexual harassment against a CITY official or employee or legally prohibited personal acts of discrimination against a CITY official or employee have occurred;
(ix) A pattern of repeated, willful and intentional failure to carry out materially significant and legally constituted policy decisions of the City Council made by the City Council as a body, or persistent willful violation of properly established rules and procedures; and
(x) Any other action or inaction of EMPLOYEE that materially and substantially impedes or disrupts the performance of CITY or its organizational units or is detrimental to employee safety or public safety.
The City Council, in its sole and absolute discretion, may place the EMPLOYEE on administrative leave with pay until resolution of allegations or charges, including but not limited to criminal charges, brought against EMPLOYEE, or until a final judicial or administrative decision finding legally prohibited personal acts of sexual harassment against a CITY official or employee or legally prohibited personal acts of discrimination against a CITY official or employee. Prior to terminating this Agreement pursuant to this Section, the City Council shall give EMPLOYEE at least ten (10) calendar days prior written notice of the charges. Within the ten-day period, but not earlier than five (5) calendar days after the notice has been given, the City Council shall meet with EMPLOYEE in closed session and give EMPLOYEE an opportunity to address the City Council regarding the charges. EMPLOYEE may have a representative at the closed session with the City Council. After hearing EMPLOYEE's response to the charges, the City Council shall make a decision as to whether to terminate this Agreement and shall inform EMPLOYEE in writing of its decision. Other than as provided in this subsection, EMPLOYEE expressly waives any other form of hearing or appeal of the City Council's decision. Nothing in this subsection creates a property right in employment.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this subsection, EMPLOYEE remains an at will employee serving at the pleasure of the City Council. The initiation of termination proceedings for cause shall not operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict the City Council from exercising its right to terminate EMPLOYEE without cause as provided under Section 3.3 of this Agreement.
B. In the event the CITY terminates EMPLOYEE for cause, then the CITY may terminate this Agreement immediately, and EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to only the compensation accrued up to the date of termination, payments required under Sections 2 and subsection 3.5 and such other termination benefits and payments as may be required by law. In the event of termination for cause, the City Manager shall not be entitled to any severance provided for under subsection 3.3, above. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY may deduct from such payments any reimbursement sums it is owed pursuant to Government Code Sections 53243 through 53243.4.
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3.5 Return of City Equipment
EMPLOYEE agrees that all property, including without limitation, all equipment, tangible, Proprietary Information (as defined below), documents, records, notes, contracts, and computer-generated materials furnished to or prepared by him incident to his employment are the property of CITY and shall be returned promptly to CITY upon termination of EMPLOYEE's employment. EMPLOYEE's obligations under this subsection shall survive the termination of his employment and the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Proprietary Information
"Proprietary Information" means all information and any idea pertaining in any manner to the business of the City Council, the CITY or the CITY's various, departments, divisions, committees and commissions, which was produced by EMPLOYEE in the course of his employment or otherwise produced to or acquired by EMPLOYEE in the course of his employment with the CITY. Proprietary Information shall include, without limitation, trade secrets, product ideas, inventions, processes, formulae, data, know-how, software and other computer programs, copyrightable material, marketing plans, strategies, sales, financial reports, forecasts and customer lists. All Proprietary Information not generally known outside of CITY's organization, and all Proprietary Information so known only through improper means, shall be deemed "Confidential Information". During his employment by CITY, EMPLOYEE shall use Proprietary Information, and shall disclose Confidential Information, only for the benefit of CITY and as is or may be necessary to perform his job responsibilities under this Agreement.
Following termination, EMPLOYEE shall not use any Proprietary Information and shall not disclose any Confidential Information, except with the express written consent of CITY. EMPLOYEE's obligations under this Section shall survive the termination of his employment and the expiration of this Agreement.
4.2 Notices
All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery by hand or three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, and addressed to CITY at the address below, and or at the last known address maintained in EMPLOYEE's personnel file. EMPLOYEE agrees to notify CITY in writing of any change in his address during his employment with CITY. Notice of change of address shall be effective only when accomplished in accordance with this Section.
CITY's Notice Address:
City of Bell Gardens
7100 Garfield Ave
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Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Attn: Mayor and City Council
City Manager's Address:
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4.3 Indemnification
A. CITY shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify EMPLOYEE against any claim, demand, judgment or action of any type or kind arising within the course and scope of EMPLOYEE's employment to the extent required by Government Code Sections 825 and 995.
B. Subsection (A) of this Section notwithstanding, CITY reserves all rights (including all rights to monetary reimbursement) afforded under Government Code Sections 53243, 53243.1, 53243.2, 53243.3 and 53243.4 and nothing in this Agreement shall be operate or otherwise be construed to place any restriction upon CITY in exercising and/or enforcing such rights under the foregoing Government Code Sections.
In the event EMPLOYEE is convicted of an offense constituting an abuse of office or position, EMPLOYEE shall reimburse CITY for any sums expended investigating and/or defending such wrongdoing as provided under Government Code Section 53243, 53243.1 and 53243.3. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "abuse of office or position" shall have the same meaning as set forth under Government Code Section 53243.4
4.4 Entire Agreement
This Agreement is intended to be the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the terms of EMPLOYEE's employment by CITY. This Agreement supersedes all other prior and contemporaneous agreements and statements, whether written or oral, express or implied, pertaining in any manner to the employment of EMPLOYEE, and it may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous statements or agreements.
To the extent that the practices, policies, or procedures of CITY, now or in the future, apply to EMPLOYEE and are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.
4.5 Amendments
This Agreement may not be altered, modified, or amended except in a written document signed by EMPLOYEE, approved by the City Council and signed by Mayor.
4.6 Waiver
Failure to exercise any right under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right.
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4.7 Assignment
EMPLOYEE shall not assign any rights or obligations under this Agreement. CITY may, upon prior written notice to EMPLOYEE, assign its rights and obligations hereunder.
4.8 Severability
If any court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of this Agreement to be invalid, unenforceable, or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4.9 Attorney's Fees
In any legal action, arbitration, or other proceeding brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
4.10 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with venue property only in Los Angeles County, State of California.
4.11 Interpretation
This Agreement shall be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not in favor of or against any party. By way of example and not in limitation, this Agreement shall not be construed in favor of the party receiving a benefit nor against the party responsible for any particular language in this Agreement. Captions are used for reference purposes only and should be ignored in the interpretation of the Agreement.
Each party waives their future right to claim, contest, or assert that this Agreement was modified, cancelled superseded or changed by any oral agreement, course of conduct, waiver or estoppel.
4.12 Acknowledgment
EMPLOYEE acknowledges that he has had the opportunity to consult legal counsel in regard to this Agreement, that he has read and understands this Agreement, that he is fully aware of its legal effect, and that he has entered into it freely and voluntarily and based on his own judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.
4.13 Counterparts
The Parties agree that this Agreement may be executed in multiple originals including multiple counterparts, and that each of the counterparts to any original taken
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together shall constitute one valid and binding agreement between the Parties. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, CITY has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor and duly attested to by its City Clerk, and EMPLOYEE has signed and executed this Agreement, as of the date first indicated above.
CITY OF BELL GARDNES EMPLOYEE
By: By:
Maria Pulido, Mayor Michael B. O'Kelly, an individual Date: , 2022 Date: , 2022
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
By: By:
Rick Olivarez, City Attorney Jane Halstead, City Clerk Date:
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Jane Halstead, City Clerk
SUBJECT: LOCAL COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT LIST
DATE: April 11, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council review the Commissions Appointments List and by motion, remove commissioners and/or make appointments to the posted vacancies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Local Appointments List includes all Bell Gardens Commissions and Commissioners. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 825 on July 13, 2009 establishing minimum requirements for service on commissions. All Commissioners must reside within the City of Bell Gardens and may only serve on one Commission at a time. Once appointed, each Commissioner must adhere to the requirements of the City's Conflict of Interest Code and state-mandated AB 1234 ethics training and AB 1661 harassment training.
Ordinance No. 825 allows each Council Member to remove or appoint one candidate per Commission, subject to the approval of the Council majority. Appointed Commission Members serve terms that coincide with the term of the Council Member who made the appointment.
Currently the following Commission vacancies have been posted on the City Hall and Bell Gardens Library bulletin boards and are eligible for appointment by corresponding Council Member:
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After an appointment is made, Commission members will receive their Oath of Office and will begin service with their respective Commission at the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting. The City Clerk's Office will arrange for the proper filing of Conflict of Interest Code forms and schedule AB 1234 and AB 1661 training.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Commissioner Roster
Exhibit 2 - Notice of Commission Vacancies
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez,Assistant CityAttorneyfor Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 330
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
ROSTER OF CITY COMMISSIONS
Updated: 10/13/2021
NAME APPOINTED BY APPOINTMENT DATE
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Miguel Flores Chavez 3/22/2021
Kristina Paulo Barcena 9/14/2020
Oscar Boado Jr. Cortez 10/12/2020
Jonathan Herrera Flores 9/27/2021
Francis De Leon Sanchez Pulido 1/11/2021
Miguel De La Rosa Chavez 1/11/2021
Andrew Leon Barcena 12/14/2020
Alexander Villalobos Cortez 2/11/2019
Dianne Flores Flores 4/8/2019
Tony Rivera Pulido 1/11/2021
Tiara Solorzano Chavez 1/25/2021
Osael Romero Barcena 1/14/2019
Carmen Vargas Cortez 9/14/2020
Laura Cortez Flores 4/12/2021
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Ana Maria Sanchez Flores Barcena 9/27/2021 Tiffany Quintero-Maldonado Cortez 1/25/2021 Jacob Poliquin-Hernandez Flores 9/27/2021
VACANT Pulido
Carlos Jose Barrera Chavez 1/11/2021
David Edward Heredia Barcena 1/14/2019
Raul Velasco Cortez 9/14/2020
VACANT Flores
Jayson Gavilanes Pulido 1/11/2021
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Applicants must be residents of the City No person previously convicted of a felony in this state or elsewhere shall be permitted to serve on any City commission, Before assuring the duties of a commissioner,each person appointed shall take and file with the city clerk the same constitutional oath of office required of members r of the city council. Any member of a commission shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, and his or her office as a member of the commission ion shall automatically vacated, in the evert the member ceases to be a resident of the City or is convicted of a felony. (Bell Gardens Municipal Code Sections 2.66,030,2.26.030,2.22.030, 2.3&0 0) Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk'sOffice: 7100 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 96201.
Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk's Office on a continuous is until an appointment is made.
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AGENDA REPORT
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Jane Halstead, City Clerk
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO EXTERNAL
COMMITTEES
DATE: April 11, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council make changes, reappointments, or appointments as necessary to the attached matrix of Council Appointments to External Regulatory and Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City of Bell Gardens resides within a larger geo-political environment with a variety of complex issues and concerns. Council Members are typically appointed as representatives on various external boards, commissions, and committees who serve the larger geo-political region.
The Council typically makes revisions to the list (Exhibit 1) yearly following the annual Council reorganization. Exhibit 2 gives a brief description of what each board or committee does. The Council may also make appointment revisions to this list during the year as needs arise.
CONCLUSION:
By updating the Council Appointments to External Regulatory and Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees Matrix, the City Council is assuring proper representation for the City of Bell Gardens in the larger geo-political region.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - External Committees Matrix
Exhibit 2 - External Committees Description
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:
Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez,Assistant CityAttorneyfor Rick R. Olivarez, City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 333
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO EXTERNAL REGULATORY AND
ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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California Joint Powers 5:30 p.m. Annual Board of 3 Marco Barcena Alejandra Cortez Insurance Authority Directors Meeting is held the 3rd' Wednesday in July
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BELL GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
EXTERNAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
This list offers a brief description of each of the external committees and their regular meeting dates, times, and locations
California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority DELEGATE:ALEJUANDRA Ct„ RTEZ ALTERNATE: LIISSETII-I IFLORE3 Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 am
12616 Central Ave., Chino CA I°OFUVI 700 & AI';'I!i 2:34 I' IIV IING I1 JVIF1Q:ID The Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority was formed in July 2001 by the Cities of Bell Gardens,Commerce, Gardena, and Hawaiian Gardens. In July 2006, the existing Cities of the JPA admitted the Cities of Compton and Inglewood as Members of the JPA. The JPA's purpose is as follows: "To promote and protect the card club gaming economy of the State of California and of the Member Cities of this JPA" California Contract Cities Association
DELEGATE: III AIRIIIA IPI,J AID (Mayor aautornatiic appoiintirnent) ALTERNATE:JDORGEL 0II-IA EZ Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm
17315 Studebaker Rd.,Suite 210, Cerritos, CA 90703 AI3 li 2:34 1111NG I3 JVI F1p(ID California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) is a collection of member cities united for a common cause. CCCA has grown from eight contracting or member cities to 67 member cities today with more than ten million residents.The general purpose of CCCA is to serve as a rallying point for cities contracting for municipal services so that we ensure our constituents the best service at the minimum cost. Through municipal seminars, education, and the exchange of ideas and information, our association combines resources to influence policy decisions affecting our member cities.
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
DELEGATE: III AIRCt„ I AIRCEI A ALTERNATE:ALEJUANDRA CORTEZ Meetings: 4t"Wednesday of each month, 5:30 pm
Annual Board of Directors Meeting 3rd Wednesday in July, 7:00 p.m. 8081 Moody St., La Palma, CA 90623
Cities have joined together to form the CJPIA for the purpose of providing liability protection for their members. The CJPIA is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state. The members take an active role in determining the programs and services that will be provided. A Board of Directors,consisting of one elected official appointed by each member City,governs the CJPIA.
Eco-Rapid Transit
DELEGATE:ALEJUANDRA Ct„ RTEZ ALTERNATE: III AIRCt„ I AIRCEI A Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm
16401 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723 I OFUVI I3FO b & AI;IJ li 2.34 F11' 11NG I°3 JVI F3Q:ID Eco-Rapid Transit is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue the development of a transit system that is time-efficient, uses grade separation,and is environmentally friendly.The transit system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders.Advanced yet safe transit technology is used to overall expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California.
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Gateway Cities Council of Governments
DELEGATE:JDORGEL 01-IAVEZ ALTERNATE: LIISSETII-I FI.ORE Meetings: Board of Directors—15t Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. 16401 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723 I�FOO p IlU IING I1I QUJVI RQ:ID The Gateway COG consists of 27 cities in Southeast Los Angeles County and numerous unincorporated communities of the County.The County of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are also member agencies.The core mission is improving the region's transportation, air quality, housing, and economic health.
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
DELEGATE: PEDRO ACE171JNO (through Jan. 2023) ALTERNATE: N ALTERNATE E NEEDED Meetings: 2"d Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
12545 Florence Ave.,Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 I°�3I3I '1 "I 3FOO & I'J!i 2:J'4 I IlU IING I1I QUJVI RQ:ID A California governmental agency committed to promoting community health, comfort, and welfare through effective and responsive vector control. The staff of California-certified vector control professionals are experts in mosquito abatement operations,disease surveillance,and public health outreach.Protecting the health of the public in the 34 cities and areas of Los Angeles County served is our number one priority. We strive to accomplish our mission with care, courtesy, and professionalism.
Hub Cities Consortium
DELEGATE: MARCO 13ARCENA ALTERNATE:ALEJANDRA Ct; IRTEZ Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:15 pm
2677 Zoe Ave. 2"d Floor, Huntington Park, CA 90201 "700 & AIli'J!i 34 I'°IIV IING I1I QUJVII'1Q:ID Hub Cities Consortium's (HCC) mission is to develop a world-class workforce by providing universal access to information and resources for jobseekers, businesses, and the community at large. By serving as the access point to workforce systems, empowering jobseekers, and by working with the business community to meet their needs,the HCC will advance the economic wellbeing of the region.
Independent Cities Association
DELEGATE: MARIA MAJIDO ALTERNATE:ALEJANDRA Ct; IRTEZ Meetings: 2"dThursday of each month, 7:00 pm
1049 Havenhurst Drive,#5 West Hollywood, CA 90046
Independent Cities Association is a nonprofit organization made up of 32 Southern California member cities focused on education, legislative advocacy, intergovernmental relationship, and other major issues that exceed the boundaries of its member cities.
League of California Cities
DELEGATE:JDORGEL 01-IAVEZ ALTERNATE: MARCO 13ARCENA Meetings: V Thursday of each month, 6:00 p.m. (Los Angeles County Division) Annual Conference
1400"K"St.,Suite 400,Sacramento, CA 95814(Sacramento)
P.O. Box 1444 Monrovia, CA 91017 (Los Angeles County Division) The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills,exchange information,and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities. The Los Angeles County Division is the largest of 16 regional divisions of the League of California Cities and is comprised of 86 cities in Los Angeles County, from the smallest in population (City of Vernon) to the largest (City of Los Angeles)of the state's 480 cities.
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Los Angeles County City Selection Committee
DELEGATE: MAIRIIIA IP1,JI.IIID (Mayor aautornatiic appointment) ALTERNATE:ALEJUAINDRA CORTEZ Meek inns: Meets three orfourflurries a year
Metropolitan Water District, 700 N. Alameda Street, LA, CA 90012 Their duties are to appoint City representatives to such Boards, Commissions, and Agencies as may be required by law, i.e., LAFCC, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Committee; and to nominate for appointment Members to the California Coastal Commission. Members of the LA County City Selection Committee include the Mayor of each city within Los Angeles County. Each city appoints an elected official as a delegate to the City Selection Committee;it usually is the Mayor.The term of office for each Member of the LA County City Selection Committee coincides with City Mayor terms, and the Committee meets three or four times a year, at the call of the Chairman.
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (District No. 2) DELEGATE: MAIRIIIA IP1,JI.IIID (Mayor aautornatiic appointment) ALTERNATE:JDORGEL 0II.IA EZ Meetings: 2"d&4t"Wednesday of each month, 1:30 pm
1955 Workman Mill Rd.,Whittier, CA 90607 I°WINII 13FO b & A131 2.34 I'°IIV IING II Jull'IQ:ID The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as reclaimed water, energy, and recycled materials. To maximize efficiency and reduce costs, the 23 Districts work cooperatively under a Joint Administration Agreement with one administrative staff headquartered near the City of Whittier. Each Sanitation District has a Board of Directors consisting of the mayor of each city, and the Chair of the Board of Supervisors for unincorporated territory within the District. Each District pays its proportionate share of joint administrative costs.
Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA)
DELEGATE: LIISSETII-I FLORES ALTERNATE:ALEJUAINDRA Ct„ RTEZ Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 2:00 p.m.
9777 SEAACA St., Downey, CA 90241 I°WINII 13FO b & Alli'J!I 34 I'°II 1NG 131 QJI�I 'I ID Founded in 1975, SEAACA is a municipal joint-powers agency serving 13 cities in Los Angeles County. SEAACA provides Animal Services to the cities of Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Buena Park, Downey, Lakewood, La Palma, Montebello, Norwalk, Paramount, Pico Rivera,Santa Fe Springs,South El Monte,South Gate, and Vernon.SEAACA's Shelter and Animal Wellness Clinic are open to all.
Southeast Community Development Corporation
DELEGATE:JDORGEL 0II.IA EZ ALTERNATE: MAIRCt„ 13AIRCEINA Meetings: Quarterly, no set meeting date/time
6423 E. Florence Place Suite 103, Bell Gardens, CA 90201 The Southeast Community Development Corporation(SCDC),a non-profit organization,was incorporated on May 4, 1994, and was conceived from the realization that serious social and economic problems existed in the Southeast's eight-member cities. Elected officials from the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon were brought together to address issues of economic development from a regional perspective. The SCDC was created on the belief that community problems must be solved by the community itself and is committed to utilizing resources within the community.With local funding sources,the SCDC has continued to be a strong investment in the communities it serves.
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Southern California Association of Governments
DELEGATE:JDORGEL 01-1AVEZ ALTERNATE: LIISSETII-I IFLORE Meetings: Executive Board and subcommittee meetings are called as necessary. The General Assembly is held once a year on the first Thursday and Friday in May. 900 Wilshire Blvd.,Ste. 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 I°WI "IFOO NG II Jll'I °:I[) SCAG is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 189 cities,and more than 19 million residents. SCAG undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California now and in the future. Under the guidance of the Regional Council and in collaboration with its partners,SCAG's mission is to facilitate a forum to develop and foster the realization of regional plans that improve the quality of life for Southern Californians.
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