Agenda Report
Fullerton City Council
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2024
TO: CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SUBMITTED BY: ERIC LEVITT, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: EDDIE MANFRO, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUBJECT: CHIEF OF POLICE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
SUMMARY
Ratification of an employment agreement with Jonathan Radus to serve as Chief of Police.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement appointing Jonathan Radus as Chief of Police effective January 16, 2024 and setting forth terms and conditions of employment.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-XXX.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager recommends approval of the attached Police Chief Contract.
PRIORITY POLICY STATEMENT
This item matches the following Priority Policy Statements:
Fiscal and Organizational Stability
Public Safety.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Chief of Police base annual salary will total $249,062 ($119.742 per hour) per the new Chief of Police Agreement, effective January 20, 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
Jonathan Radus has served as the City of Fullerton Interim Chief of Police since September 25, 2023. Radus began his career with the City of Fullerton in 2002 as a Police Reserve Officer. He became a Fullerton Police Officer in December 2003 and steadily worked his way up the ranks, serving in multiple assignments. Radus served as a Police Captain since March 2021 prior to his Interim Chief of Police appointment.
Radus has a Bachelor’s Degree from U.C. Berkeley and attended the Cal State Fullerton public agency leadership development program. He has earned an Executive Development certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and he earned a Leadership Certificate from the West Point / LAPD Leadership Program.
City Council desires to appoint Interim Chief Radus to the position of Chief of Police. The proposed employment agreement contains the following key provisions:
Term of Agreement: Five years, with an optional three-year extension. Term reamins subject to the Chief of Police serving in an “at-will” capacity to the City Council.
Salary terms: $249,062 base annual salary effective January 20, 2024. The proposed agreement contains a schedule of future salary increases commensurate with the Fullerton Police Management Association (FPMA) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
Paid Leave: Radus shall be entitled to paid leave benefits similar to those of Executive employees.
Benefits: Except for certain leave benefits, provided consistent with Executive employees, Radus shall maintain all benefits afforded to members of the Fullerton Police Management Association, including participation in the City’s health insurance and retirement programs and eligibility for Education Incentive Pay, Longevity Pay and Bilingual Pay.
Vehicle Use: Radus shall have a City-owned vehicle for business and personal use for commuting to and from his home.
Uniform Pay and Duty Weapon: The City shall provide Radus a duty weapon per the Fullerton Police Department policy and $31.60 per pay period for uniform purchase and maintenance.
Supervision / At-Will Status: Radus shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. City Council, through this agreement, delegates supervision and management, including discipline and dismissal, to the City Manager. The agreement may be terminated pursuant to notice requirement provisions and limitations to periods outside of 90 days after appointment of a City Manager and limitations to periods outside of 90 days before and after a City Council election.
Right of Reversion / Severance: Radus shall be eligible to revert to his previous position as Police Captain if his employment as Chief of Police is terminated without cause during the first five-year period of the Agreement. The Right of Reversion is replaced with a severance provision providing the equivalent of 12 months base pay following the conclusion of the first five-year period of the Agreement.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – PowerPoint Presentation
Attachment 2 – Draft Resolution No. 2024-XXX
Attachment 3 – Draft Chief of Police Employment Agreement Chief of Police Employment Agreement
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