City of Gonzales
CITY ATTORNEY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: June 5, 2023
FROM: Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-34, a Joint Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Executive Director/Electric Authority Executive Director/Electric Utility Executive Director Services with Carmen Gil
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency Board/Successor Housing Agency Board/Electric Agency Board/Electric Utility Board consider and adopt Resolution No. 2023-34, A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales/City Council as Board to the Successor Agency to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency/Gonzales Successor Housing Agency Board/Board of the Gonzales Electric Authority/Board of the Gonzales Municipal Electric Utility Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Executive Director/Electric Authority Executive Director/Electric Utility Executive Director Services with Carmen Gil.
BACKGROUND
With recent departures in the City Manager’s position, the City/Successor Agency/Successor Housing Agency/Electric Authority/Electric Utility (collectively “City”) has been compelled to review its options for the recruitment of an individual to fill said position. (In Gonzales, the City Manager also serves as the Director of the Successor Agency Board to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency, the Executive Director of the Gonzales Successor Housing Agency, and the Executive Director of both the Electric Authority and Electric Utility.) While a permanent City Manager selection was pending in both 2022 and 2023, Carmen Gil, Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, did an outstanding job of providing services as both Interim and Acting City Manager.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
AGENDA
ITEM
18 After due deliberation on the qualifications and leadership attributes of available candidates, the Council is pleased to announce that it has offered the position of City Manager to Carmen Gil, and that Gil has accepted the position. Gil has been a member of the Gonzales staff for over three years and is a wellknown and respected figure in the community. An agreement with Gil to assume the duties of the aforesaid positions has been prepared and is before the City Council this evening for approval.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: The new City Manager has the suitable skills to ensure that the City’s vision and mission will remain on track.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: The new City Manager will help the Council and staff achieve their vision by overseeing programs, decision-making and securing necessary financing for goals and operations.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: The City Manager will ensure that City services continue to be delivered in a cost effective and efficient manner.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the proposed resolution.
2. Do not adopt the proposed resolution and provide Staff and/or the Subcommittee with direction.
BUDGET IMPACT
The starting salary for the City Manager’s position has been set at $194,000 annually. Funding for the position comes primarily from the General Fund, with a small portion of compensation coming from Successor Agency funds.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency Board/Successor Housing Agency Board/Electric Agency Board/Electric Utility Board consider and adopt Resolution No. 2023-34, A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales/City Council as Board to the Successor Agency to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency/Gonzales Successor Housing Agency Board/Board of the Gonzales Electric Authority/Board of the Gonzales Municipal Electric Utility Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Executive Director/Electric Authority Executive Director/Electric Utility Executive Director Services with Carmen Gil.
Attachments:
1. Joint Resolution No. 2023-34
2. Agreement with Carmen Gil