7.16.2018 City Council Work Session Minutes

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MOTION: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved that Council award the Police Auditor a five percent merit salary increase, which sets the Police Auditor's annual base salary at $133,744.00/Annually ($64.30/Hourly), and approve amendments to the Police Auditor's employment contract to: (1) award the Police Auditor market rate adjustments (MAPs), previously known as a COLAs, at the same time each year and at the same percentage as the MAP given to the non -represented employee group; (2) state that the Police Auditor is eligible for an annual one percent to five percent Council -approved salary merit increase based on the Police Auditor's satisfactory achievement of expectations and goals as set forth by City Council each year; (3) delete reference to pay Range 88. The Council President is authorized to execute a contract consistent with this motion. Council Discussion Support the top level increase, but would like Council to be informed when the marketplace adjustment is made and how much that increase is. Executives are already paid well enough, further raises inappropriate despite how good a job they are doing. VOTE: PASSED 7:1, Councilor Taylor opposed. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(1) Council met in Executive Session in order to discuss the Annual Performance Review of City Manager Jon Ruiz. 4. WORK SESSION: City Manager Annual Performance Review Interim Human Resources Director Keri Beraldo introduced the Annual Performance Review for the City Manager and discussed compensation information based on final ratings. Council Discussion • Jon's leadership serves the City well; he's well-respected by staff and the community. • Jon's accomplishments over the past year are significant. • Things have gone smoothly through many executive transitions and Eugene has maintained financial stability while other cities have not. • Jon maintains a delicate balance between being operational manager and implementing the policy decisions council makes every day. • Appreciate the trust given to staff to do the work and answer questions for Council in order for Council to do their jobs well. • Jon sets a good example that filters down to staff by meeting with and answering any questions council may have. • Jon does a good job managing the many topics and issues that Council is interested in; would like to see more brief updates on topics that haven't reached a Council decision point but are in the works. • Encouraged to see more multi -media outreach to the community. • The City Manager should try to attend more neighborhood meetings. • Valuable to have such open conversations with the City Manager. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved that the Council approve an amendment to the City Manager's employment contract to award the CRY Manager market rate adjustments (MAPs) ), previously known as a COLAs, at the same time each year and at the same percentage as the MAP given to the non - MINUTES — Eugene City Council July 16, 2018 Page 2 Work Session