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February 20, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of the Director of Library Services – Joy Whatley Report Number: 24-0070
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
G.C. § 84308: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Joy Whatley as Director of Library Services.
SUMMARY
On February 13, 2024, staff presented an item that restructured the Department of Community Services to the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Library Services, which was subsequently approved by the City Council . The City Manager has selected the current Deputy Director of Community Services Joy Whatley to fill the Director of Library Services position.
This item seeks to ratify the appointment of Joy Whatley to the position of Director of Library Services effective February 23, 2024.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On February 13, 2024, staff presented an item that restructured the Department of Community Services to the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Library Services, which was subsequently approved by the City Council. This item amended the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to provide for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Director of Library Services. The City Manager has since selected the current Deputy Director of Community Services, Joy Whatley, to fill the position of Director of Library Services. The City of Chula Vista’s Charter Section 500 (a) grants the City Manager the authority to appoint department heads subject to ratification by the City Council.
Ms. Whatley has been with the City of Chula Vista for over 26 years and brings a wide breadth and depth of leadership experience that will complement the current City management team and continue to move many City projects forward.
Her accom plishments, duties and responsibilities are impressive and can be reviewed in the attached resume.
City Council adoption of the resolution will ratify the City Manager’s appointment.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500 -foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed b y any Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action. Funding for the position is available based on the current year budget appropriations.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action. This position will be included as part of the annual budget development process in future years.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resume
Staff Contact: Maria V. Kachadoorian, City Manager