25J - AGMT - INTERIM MGMT ASSISTANCE SRVS

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 6, 2011 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INCORPORATED FOR INTERIM MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES L CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 151 Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Management Partners, Incorporated for Interim Management Assistance services at $175 per hour with a monthly amount not to exceed $15,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The City of Santa Ana is seeking senior level management assistance to assist the City Council and the Executive Management Team address a number of important public policy and strategic direction issues. These areas include: • Conducting strategic planning and visioning • Providing strategic direction for specific major initiatives • Providing advice on labor negotiations • Assisting in managing the implementation of a budget stabilization plan • Providing analysis on policy matters and complex municipal issues • Facilitating teambuilding with the organization and with the City Council Staff is recommending this supplemental management and analytical support services to assist in developing innovative solutions to modify existing programs and practices to reduce costs and financial impacts on the City budget. Additionally, staff would utilize Ms. Perkins to facilitate visionary and strategic initiatives with the staff and City Council. Jan Perkins, Partner with Management Partners is proposed for the interim management services role. Jan has more than 30 years of Public Administration experience. She has 25J-1