Agenda Report
Fullerton City Council
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
TO: CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SUBMITTED BY: ERIC LEVITT, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: EDDIE MANFRO, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUBJECT: INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
SUMMARY
Ratification of an employment agreement with Jonathan Radus to serve as Interim Chief of Police.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT RETAINING JONATHAN RADUS AS INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
PRIORITY POLICY STATEMENT
This item matches the following Priority Policy Statements:
Fiscal and Organizational Stability
Public Safety.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Interim Chief of Police would receive a $212,205 ($102.022 per hour) base annual salary effective September 25, 2023 per the Interim Chief of Police Agreement. The base salary rate shall increase to $222,815 ($107.123 per hour) effective March 16, 2024. The FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget includes the Chief of Police fully burdened salary and benefits. The Agreement generates no additional fiscal impact.
DISCUSSION
The City of Fullerton Chief of Police position will become vacant effective September 24, 2023 at 12:00 midnight due to the resignation of Chief of Police Robert Dunn. The proposed employment agreement allows for interim appointment of Police Captain Jonathan Radus (Radus) to fill the vacancy while City Council considers how to fill the position on a permanent basis.
The following outlines key provisions in the interim agreement:
Term of Agreement: One year
Salary terms: Base annual salary of $212,205 increasing to $222,815 on the date Interim Chief Radus becomes eligible for a compensation increase in his Police Captain capacity.
Paid Leave: Interim Chief Radus shall receive paid leave benefits similar to those of Executive employees.
Benefits: Radus shall maintain all benefits afforded to members of the Fullerton Police Management Association, including Education Incentive Pay, Longevity Pay and Bilingual Pay except for certain leave benefits, which the City shall provide consistent with Executive employees.
Vehicle Use: Radus shall have use of a City-owned vehicle for business and personal use for commuting to and from his home.
Uniform Pay and Duty Weapon: Radus shall receive a duty weapon per the Fullerton Police Department policy and will receive $31.60 per pay period for uniform purchase and maintenance.
Supervision: Interim Chief Radus shall serve at the pleasure of City Council. City Council delegates supervision and management, including discipline and dismissal, to the City Manager through this agreement. The agreement may be terminated pursuant to notice requirement provisions and limitations to periods outside of 90 days before and after a City Council election and during the last six months of the agreement.
Termination of Agreement: Radus shall be eligible to return to the position of Police Captain if the agreement is terminated without cause.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Draft Resolution No. 2023-XXX
cc: City Manager Eric J. Levitt
Interim Chief of Police Employment Agreement
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