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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 15, 2018 TITLE: ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 9 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO PERSONNEL SERVICES TO HUMAN RESOURCES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7,7) rSWr- CIV MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1 s Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt an Ordinance that amends certain sections of Chapter 2 and Chapter 9 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to change references to Executive Director of Personnel Services in the Code to Executive Director of Human Resources. Currently, within the Municipal Code, the job classification title of Executive Director of Personnel Services is considered outdated and no longer reflects the department's current operational structure. In the past, the term "personnel" referred to activities such as recruiting, record-keeping, orientation, compensation and benefits and issues directly related to City employees. Over the years, the Personnel Services Department has expanded its role within the organization to include training and development, employee and labor relations, succession planning, developing wellness programs and recognizing employees as human capital. In addition, the department has begun implementing swift technological advancements to provide expedited processes. This modern approach is known as Human Resources. As a result, the department will be changing its department name to Human Resources. In order to have the Municipal Code reflect current trends in the industry, the City Manager proposes the amendment of certain sections of Chapter 2 and Chapter 9 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to effectuate changes to this outdated title. To correspond with this change, the 50A-1