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CIVIC.P,R�IDE STAFF REPORT
/ryCOiiPORATED 1°359
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER j6i,•N
DATE: MAY 28, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY CLERK
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
SUMMARY
The City and the City Clerk entered into an Employment Agreement("Agreement") on April 10,
2018. Section 3 of the Agreement permits the City Council to conduct performance evaluations
and grant increases in salary. Pursuant to Section 3 (A)(2) of the Agreement, the City Council
conducted the City Clerk's performance evaluation. The City Clerk received a "substantially
exceeds expectations" review with a 5 rating. A substantially exceeds expectations review
entitles the City Clerk to a 5% salary increase.
The City Council also desires to reclassify the City Clerk position from Mid-Management to
Management, which includes Management Benefits and an additional 3% salary increase to the
to help close the gap between her current salary and the Management base salary. The annual
salary for the position of City Clerk shall be a total of$103,352.24.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider approving the First Amendment to the City Clerk Employment
Agreement reclassifying the position to Management and a salary increase totaling$103,352.24.
ANALYSIS
In addition to the City Clerk duties, Ericka Hernandez has also taken the responsibilities of the
City's Risk Manager. She plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the City's risk management.
program; directs and manages the purchase of property, vehicle, casualty, liability, and workers'
compensation insurance; and recommends coverages, deductible amounts, and retention levels.
She coordinates and monitors the work of claims adjusters; confers with managers and
department heads to determine loss prevention and safety.
She now runs the newly created Beautification Commission. She creates agendas and staff
reports, conducts research and executes new programs, and coordinates existing Beautification
programs.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.D
City Council Meeting
May 28,2019
Page 2 of 2
Staff conducted an informal salary survey of City Clerk's compensations from the following
agencies:
Alhambra $122,544
Diamond Bar $124,104
Duarte $110,664
El Monte No Match
La Puente $115,020
Montebello No Match
Monterey Park No Match
Pico Rivera $124,836
San Dimas No Match
San Gabriel $158,268
Temple City $111,768
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT -None
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Attachment:
a. Amendment to City Clerk Employee Agreement
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Attachment A
Amendment to City Clerk Employee Agreement
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND ERICKA HERNANDEZ
AMENDMENT NO. 1
This First Amendment (the "First Amendment") is made and entered into effective May 28,
2019, by and between the City of Rosemead, California, a municipal corporation (the "City")
and Ericka Hernandez, an individual (the "City Clerk"). The City and the City Clerk are
sometimes individually referred to as a"Party" and collectively as "Parties."
RECITALS
A. The Parties entered into an Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") on April 10,
2018.
B. On April 9, 2019, the City Council approved an adjustment to employee benefits for the
City Clerk, which resulted in a 5% increase to the City Clerk's salary.
C. Section 3 of the Agreement permits the City Council to conduct performance evaluations
and grant increases in salary.
D. Pursuant to Section 3 (A)(2) of the Agreement, the City Council conducted the City
Clerk's performance evaluation. The City Clerk received a "Substantially exceeds
expectation"review with a 5 rating.
E. The City Council also desires to reclassify the City Clerk position from Mid-Management
to Management, implement a 3% adjustment with Management benefits, in addition to
the 5%performance evaluation increase.
F. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to reflect the increase in the City Clerk's
annual salary.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. AMENDMENT
Section 3 (a)(1)(a) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
The annual salary for the position of City Clerk shall be a total of$103,352.24.
2. REMAINDER UNCHANGED
Except as specifically modified and amended in this First Amendment, the Agreement
remains in full force and effect and binding upon the parties.
3. INTEGRATION
This First Amendment constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties
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and supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements between the parties with respect
to all or any part of the transaction discussed in this First.Amendment.
4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This First Amendment shall not become effective until the date it has been formally
approved by the City Council and executed by the Parties.
5. APPLICABLE LAW
The laws of the State of California shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this
First Amendment.
6. REFERENCES
All references to the Agreement include all their respective terms and provisions. All
defined terms utilized in this First Amendment have the same meaning as provided in the
Agreement, unless expressly stated to the contrary in this First Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement, as of the date
first indicated above.
City City Clerk
CITY OF ROSEMEAD Ericka Hernandez
A Municipal Corporation An Individual
By:
Margaret Clark Ericka Hernandez
Mayor City Clerk
ATTEST:
By:
Ericka Hernandez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Rachel H. Richman
City Attorney
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