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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4,2014
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 8:08 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Mayor Emily Lo, Vice Mayor Howard Miller, Council Members
Manny Cappello, Chuck Page, Jill Hunter
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Monica LaBossiere, Human Resources Manager
Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk
William Avery, President of William Avery &Associates, Inc.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Crystal Bothelio reported that pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this
meeting was properly posted on January 30, 2014.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
None
1. City Manager Recruitment
Recommended Action:
Review proposal for executive recruitment services and direct staff to place an agreement
for executive recruitment services on the agenda for the regular meeting on February 19,
2014.
Human Resources Manager Monica LaBossiere provided a brief report, reviewing
direction given to staff at the special meeting on January 29, 2014 to request a proposal
from William Avery &Associates, Inc. and schedule a meeting within 2-weeks of
January 29, 2014 for the City Council to review the proposal and interview William
Avery.
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William Avery, President of William Avery &Associates, Inc. introduced himself to the
City Council, reviewing his professional background, the recruitment methods generally
used by William Avery & Associates, Inc., and recruitment options that the Council
could consider if William Avery &Associates, Inc. is selected for the City Manager
recruitment. Additionally, William Avery addressed Council questions. He assured the
City Council that he would be the primary point of contact, if selected to recruit the new
Saratoga City Manager. He explained that candidates for the position would probably
come from all over the United States and would likely represent a variety of professional
experiences. He noted that the finalists presented to the City Council for consideration
would vary depending on City Council priorities for the position. For example, if the City
Council would like someone who will have a lengthy tenure with the City, then he will
seek out candidates most likely to stay in the position for a long time. If, after selecting a
new City Manager, the Council and new City Manager express any difficulties or
challenges working together then William Avery &Associates, Inc. will assist the City
Council and new City Manager by offering insights or suggestions in order to reach
resolution. If during the first year of employment, the City Manager incumbent is
terminated or voluntarily resigns, William Avery &Associates, Inc. will conduct a
second recruitment and only invoice the City for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
identifying a replacement.
PAGE/CAPPELLO MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE AN AWARD OF
CONTACT TO WILLIAM AVERY & ASSOCIATES,INC. FOR
RECRUITMENT OF A CITY MANAGER ON THE FEBRUARY 19,2014 CITY
COUNCIL AGENDA. MOTION PASSED. AYES: LO, MILLER, CAPPELLO, PAGE,
HUNTER. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ADJOURNMENT
PAGE/MILLER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:42 A.M. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: LO, MILLER, CAPPELLO, PAGE, HUNTER.NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Cityfral/501-6-9-616
Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk
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