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AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Steven Kueny, City Manager
DATE: December 5, 2008 (CC Meeting of 12/17/08)
SUBJECT: Consider Granting Additional Administrative Leave
SUMMARY
The city's former Finance Director resigned effective May 16, 2008. The city retained
the services of an interim Finance Director from May 12 to November 13, 2008. This
person worked about 28 to 30 hours per week providing general oversight, direction and
working on specific projects typically performed by a Director. This limited role required
additional work effort by the Finance/Accounting Manager Irmina Lumbad and Assistant
City Manager Hugh R. Riley.
The Assistant City Manager served as Treasurer to oversee investments, cash
management, and additional managerial oversight of the department. The
Finance/Accounting Manager assumed additional management responsibilities and
accounting oversight.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
In the past, the City Council has recognized the extra efforts of city staff in similar
situations by awarding additional administrative leave above what the City Manager is
authorized to approve. It is recommended that both employees be awarded 24 hours of
additional administrative leave to be used by June 30, 2009. The employees would also
be granted the option of taking an equivalent amount of cash. This award of additional
administrative leave is well ceseived by both individuals. Despite the vacancy in the
Finance Director position, their leadership enabled the department to complete the
08/09 FY budget process and 07/08 FY audited financial reporting consistent with the
city's usual high standards.
, 90-042
The Honorable City Council
CC Meeting of 12/17/08
Page 2
FISCAL IMPACT
The potential cost would be funded by salary savings as a result of the vacancy in the
Finance Director's position.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve additional administrative leave for the Finance/Accounting Manager and the
Assistant City Manager as specified in this report.
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