2023-083 - Appointing Thomas R. Hatch as City Manager on a Interim Basis and Employment Agreement

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WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retired annuitants cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal an hourly rate; WHEREAS, the base annual salary for this position is $326,181 and the hourly equivalent is $156.82; WHEREAS, the hourly rate to be paid to Thomas R. Hatch is $156.82; WHEREAS, Thomas R. Hatch will not receive any other benefits, incentives, compensation in lieu of benefit or any other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 7522.56(e)(1), Thomas R. Hatch must certify in writing to the City Council upon accepting an offer of employment that he has not received any unemployment insurance compensation arising out of prior employment with a public employer that is subject to Government Code section 7522.56 during the 12-month period preceding the effective date of this appointment. Execution of the Agreement for Interim City Manager Services shall fulfill this requirement. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. Thomas R. Hatch has the specialized skills needed to perform the work required of the City Manager position on an interim basis until a permanent City Manager is appointed by the City Council and thereafter begins service. Section 3. The City Council hereby appoints Thomas R. Hatch as Interim City Manager effective November 21, 2023, until the day immediately before the date on which the permanent replacement for the vacant position of City Manager begins his or her employment, unless earlier terminated, pursuant to the authority provided under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21221(h), pending the recruitment, selection and employment of a permanent City Manager, to provide the specialized skills necessary to manage the City of Santa Ana. Section 4. The Mayor is authorized to execute an employment agreement for Interim City Manager services with Thomas R. Hatch on behalf of the City, provided that such agreement is consistent with the terms set forth in this Resolution. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by a majority of the City Council and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. Resolution No. 2023-083 Page 2 of 3