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Date: September 12, 2023
To: Members of the City Council
From: Mayor Rex Richardson
Councilmember Al Austin, 8th District
Councilmember Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Councilmember Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Subject: Police Oversight Director Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Appointing Francine Kerridge as Police Oversight Director and Approving a Salary for the Police Oversight Director.
Discussion
In November 2022, Long Beach voters approved Measure E which established an Office of Police Oversight and a Police Oversight Commission.
On April 11, 2023, the City Council approved amending the FY 23 Salary Resolution to establish the Director of Police Oversight classification and authorized funding for an executive recruiter to fill this position. Pursuant to Article XIA Section 1152, Appointment of Police Oversight Director, of the City Charter and deliberations of the City Council Closed Session on August 20 and 21, 2023, the Council considered the appointment of Francine Kerridge as Police Oversight Director.
Further, during the Closed Session on August 20, 2023, the City Council recommended a salary for the Police Oversight Director at $209,860 on an annual basis or $100.549 per hour. The Police Oversight Director, a Department Head, is also eligible for a monthly transportation allowance of $450.
The City Council must adopt a resolution in open session to appoint a Police Oversight Director and approve a salary for the incumbent. Attached for City Council consideration is a Resolution to effectuate these actions.
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REQUEST TO ADD AGENDA ITEM
Date: September 12, 2023
To: Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
From: Mayor Rex Richardson
Councilmember Al Austin, 8th District
Councilmember Daryl Supernaw, 4th District
Councilmember Kristina Duggan, 3rd District
Subject: Request to Add Agenda Item to Council Agenda of September 12th Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.03.070 [B], the City Councilmembers signing below request that the attached agenda item (due in the City Clerk Department by Friday, 12:00 Noon) be placed on the City Council agenda via the supplemental agenda.
The agenda title/recommendation for this item reads as follows:
Adopt a Resolution Appointing Francine Kerridge as Police Oversight Director and Approving a Salary for the Police Oversight Director Council District Authorizing Councilmember Signed by
8 Al Austin
4 Daryl Supernaw
3 Kristina Duggan
cc: Office of the Mayor
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4664
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LONG BEACH APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT
AND TERMS OF COMPENSATION OF THE POLICE
OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, in November 2022, Long Beach voters approved Measure E, which established an Office of Police Oversight and a Police Oversight Commission; WHEREAS, on April 11, 2023, the City Council approved amending the FY 23 Salary Resolution to establish the Director of Police Oversight classification and authorized funding for an executive recruiter to fill this position; WHEREAS, On August 20 and 21, 2023, following a recruitment for a new Police Oversight Director, the City Council met in closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 and City Charter Article XIA Section 1162, discussed the most qualified candidate for the Police Oversight Director vacancy and discussed the appointment of Francine Kerridge as the Police Oversight Director; and WHEREAS, on August 20, 2023, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, the City Council provided direction to staff regarding the terms of compensation for the Police Oversight Director;
WHEREAS, at the direction of the City Council, the City has reached a tentative agreement with Francine Kerridge regarding compensation for the position of Police Oversight Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Long Beach resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Council approves the appointment of Francine Kerridge as the Police Oversight Director for the City of Long Beach effective September 25, 2023.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4664
Section 2. The City Council approves the terms of compensation for the Police Oversight Director at the rate of $100.549 per hour or $209,860 on an annual basis and an Executive Director transportation allowance currently set at $450.00 per month. The Police Oversight Director compensation rate is subject to change by applicable provisions in the City Salary Resolution or by Council action.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Long Beach at its meeting of , 2023, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers:
Noes: Councilmembers:
Absent: Councilmembers:
City Clerk