City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: AUGUST 11, 2026 FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT UPDATES AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION ISSUE:
Receive a presentation of the Human Resources Department updates and Human Resources Department 2025 Employee of the Year.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council receive a presentation of the Human Resources Department updates and Human Resources Department 2025 Employee of the Year.
DISCUSSION:
The attached presentation is an overview of the Human Resources Department’s mission, departmental updates, accomplishments, and the Human Resources Department’s 2025 Employee of the Year. The department’s mission is to “be a professional strategic business partner that values innovation, integrity, confidentiality and diversity; while continuing to provide a variety of resources to past, present and future employees.” The attached presentation demonstrates the Human Resources Department’s ongoing commitment to excellence in collaboration, employee experience, and service delivery.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this presentation.
Prepared by: Rene Goldman, Human Resources Director
Certified as to
availability of funds: Julie Nemes, Finance Director
Approved by: Edward Enriquez, Interim City Manager/CFO
Approved as to form: James Johnson, City Attorney
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