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DATE: JANUARY 5, 2011 ADDED ITEM
NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AN
EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT FIRM FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF POLICE
CHIEF AND APPOINT AN AD-HOC CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: James Thompson, City Clerk
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider: (i) adding an Item to Agenda; (ii) the appointment of an
ad-hoc City Council Subcommittee; and (iii) authorization to enter into a professional
services contract with an executive placement firm.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the information pertaining to this matter was received by the City after
the posting of the January 5, 2011 agenda; there is an immediate need to hear
and take action to on the Item; and add the Item to the Agenda, as New Business
Item 5.A., pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code §54954.2(b)(2). (FOUR VOTES NEEDED
TO ADD ITEM)
2. Appoint two members of the City Council to an ad-hoc City Council
Subcommittee to participate in the selection process and advise the City
Manager for the recruitment of Police Chief.
3, Authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute a Professional Services
agreement with a qualified executive placement firm, subject to final review and
approval by the City Attorney.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Police Chief announced his retirement, and City staff recommends the recruitment
for a new Police Chief begin immediately. Staff is requesting the City Council authorize
an agreement with an executive placement firm, and appoint two-members of the City
ITEM NO. 5`A
City Council Staff Report
January 5, 2011 -- Page 2
Recruitment Firm Agreement
Council to an ad-hoc City Council Subcommittee to participate in the selection process,
and advise the City Manager.
Palm Springs Municipal Code §7.01.030(14) exempts agreements for professional
services pertaining to employment matters, such as an agreement for an executive
recruitment firm, from the formal procurement processes.
?AMEi THOMPSON, CITY CLERK DAVID H. READY, C ER