Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 7.2. 3/14/2023 File #: 23-0079
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Mary E. Binning, City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
Agreement for Employment with City Manager Thomas C. Kisela and adoption of amended citywide pay schedule. Resolution No. 11440.
2. SUMMARY
Pursuant to Resolution No. 11410, or as superseded, the City Council determines the City Manager’s compensation and benefits. The proposed Employment Agreement with City Manager Thomas C.
Kisela provides for a two-year term effective March 26, 2023, through March 26, 2025.
Resolution No. 11440 amends the citywide pay schedule in accordance with the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve Agreement for Employment with City Manager Thomas C. Kisela, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11440. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 11435 and amending the citywide pay schedule in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The Agreement for Employment provides for a monthly salary of $24,416.67 plus benefits, as outlined in the Executive/Senior Management Resolution No. 11410, or as it may be superseded.
Funds are budgeted and available as follows: General Fund (100) account will pay 100% of the expenses related to this Agreement.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
d: Foster an environment of leadership, teamwork, and innovation.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service.
e: Attract, retain and develop quality employees dedicated to public service.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City hired Mr. Kisela in November 2022 as Interim City Manager. Mr. Kisela offers over 30 years of experience working in public service in the City of Orange, most recently as its Chief of Police, City of Orange Printed on 3/9/2023Page 1 of 2
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Item #: 7.2. 3/14/2023 File #: 23-0079
retiring in July 2021.
After 5 months of working with Mr. Kisela, combined with over 30 years of distinguished City service, the City Council determined he is the preferred candidate for the City Manager position. The City Council is asked to consider the attached Employment Agreement.
Pursuant to Council direction, the City Attorney and Human Resources Director negotiated the recommended employment provisions:
· Monthly base salary of $24,416.67,
· 80 hours of Vacation Leave,
· 80 hours of Administrative Leave,
· 40 hours of Sick Leave,
· 22.5 hours of Floating Holiday Leave,
· Modification to the Sick Leave Payout Program (from 50% to 75% of unused sick leave hours) upon retirement, and
· Use of a City vehicle.
In recognition of Mr. Kisela’s significant public sector experience, the City shall provide vacation accrual to be commensurate with an employee with 30 years of service (264 vacation hours per year).
Applicable rules and regulations for Executive Directors within Resolution No. 11410, and the Orange Municipal Code, or as superseded, govern all other benefits or terms of employment
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Employment Agreement
· Resolution No. 11440
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