LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Council President Delarian Wiggins
Council Vice President Casey Jones
City Council Member Jennifer Brahier
City Council Member Charles Bare
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REHIRING OF YVETTE MCLELLAN AS COUNCIL STAFF WITH THE TITLE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the rehiring of Yvette McLellan as Council Staff with the title of Special Assistant to the Council Executive. Further, that upon her rehiring, that Ms. McLellan retain the same title, pay, benefits and classification as a newly hired SES II employee. Finally, that Ms. McLellan’s starting date be January 2, 2023.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Section 4.02(a)(6) of the City Charter states in part:
The City Council shall establish an Office of the City Council and shall have as its staff the following who shall be responsible to the City Council through the President of the Council:
(e) Other Staff. The City Council may create and fill other staff positions for the purpose of assisting it in the performance of its legislative function.
Currently the City Council has, as their staff the following: a Council Executive (Don Kraher), Executive Assistant (Elaine Mager), Council Assistant (Sonja Gaines) and a part-time Strategic Budget Planner (Melanie Kruszona).
City Council was presented an opportunity to hire Yvette McLellan, which they did in April of 2022. Yvette has some 36 years of experience with the city, coming up through the ranks to her previous position of Deputy Finance Director. Having worked on the Administration (Executive) side of the equation during our current form of government, she is seeking a change with a desire to work for City Council.
At City Council’s direction, a process was conducted whereby an advertisement ran internally, resulting in just one (1) application being received; that application was from Yvette McLellan.
It is proposed that City Council rehire Yvette under Section 4.02(a)(6)(e) - other - and title her as Special Assistant to the Council Executive. The intent of bringing Yvette on board was to assist the Council Executive with the entering of Granicus Items, reviewing administration items for completeness to ensure that City Council has the information necessary to make an informed decision, assist with research for Council Members, assisting in development of policies desired by Council as well as assisting Council’s current staff. Further, that Yvette use her financial acumen to the benefit of the City Council. Yvette has a wealth of experience that will fit into any category and will allow her the freedom to assist where needed. During Yvette’s 8 months with City Council, I believe the added value has been immeasurable, from assisting with financial matters and explanations, preparing overview and impacts for all agenda items prior to the agenda conference, preparing all of the discretionary funding items and assisting with the completion of the City’s annual budget.
Under Ms. McLellan’s current plan, she would need to terminate employment with the City on or before January 1, 2023. Therefore, Ms. McLellan will be retiring on Friday, December 30, 2022. I am requesting Council consideration in rehiring Yvette, with a start date of Monday, January 2, 2023, at the same title, same rate of pay, same benefits and same classification as offered to newly hired SES II employees.
PRIOR ACTION:
April 14, 2022 - City Council hired Ms. McLellan as a Council Employee with the title of Special Assistant to the Council Executive.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this position is included in the FY 2023 Budget. There will be no change in Ms. McLellan’s salary with this action.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No