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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Agenda Item No 11 CITY OF LAKE 5LSINOR E DREAM EXTREME. REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: THOMAS P. EVANS INTERIM CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 10, 2012 SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT DRAFT PROFESSIONAL BROCHURE, ADVERTISEMENT AND REVISED TIMELINE Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve and /or revise the draft professional recruitment brochure, draft advertisement and revised recruitment timeline as an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Bob Murray & Associates, Inc. for the recruitment of a City Manager. Discussion The City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Bob Murray & Associates, Inc. at the regular meeting of April 24, 2012, for the recruitment of a City Manager. The initial timeline proposed a four month recruitment schedule. After the first meeting with the Council, the contractor has prepared a draft recruitment brochure, advertisement and revised timeline. All the documents are attached and Mr. Wes Herman of Bob Murray & Associates, Inc. will be attending the meeting for Council direction. Interim City Manager Evans' contract limits his work hours to 960 for the 2012 -13 Fiscal Year which will be near completion, if not already exhausted, by the proposed revised timeline. It is suggested that the Council discuss the option of forming an Ad Hoc Committee in order to facilitate the recruitment process with Bob Murray & Associates, Inc. Prepared by: Virginia J. Bloom, City Clerk \ J Approved by: Thomas P. Evans, Interim City Manager�� %� .. Attachment: Draft Brochure Draft Advertisement Revised Timeline AGENDA ITEM NO. 11 Page 1 of 6 Lake Elsinore, CA City Manager The Community The City of Lake Elsinore is a historic community incorporated on April 9, 1888 and rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing cities in Riverside County with more than 53,024 residents. Surrounded by natural beauty, the City is located in the heart of the I -15 Corridor and bridges all the activity between Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Diego. As a community, Lake Elsinore residents exhibit great pride and confidence in the future of their City and the unique, quality lifestyle the natural surroundings have provided them. Framed by the spectacular Ortega Mountains and Cleveland National Forest, where hiking, fishing, and birding abound, the City surrounds Southern California's largest natural lake, 3,000 -acre Lake Elsinore. A popular destination for recreational boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and parasailing, each year the Lake is home to numerous major events such as the Wakeboarding World Championship Series and the National Water Ski Racing Association races. World famous thermal winds make Lake Elsinore a perfect home to Skydive Elsinore, one of the largest and longest operating skydive centers in America. The City is also home to the Single -A Baseball team The Lake Elsinore Storm (affiliated with the San Diego Padres) and Diamond Stadium, a beautiful state -of- the -art minor league baseball field built right on the shore of Lake Elsinore. Given the extraordinarily large market for recreation in Southern California, plus the wide range of activities available in Lake Elsinore, there is little doubt that the city's tourism economy will flourish in the years to come. Lake Elsinore offers quality of life through excellent schools, a wealth of community services, and reasonably priced housing. The Lake Elsinore Unified School District provides quality education programs and facilities to serve more than 20,400 students in grades K -12. It has been recognized as one of the most progressive education districts in Riverside County. A joint agreement with the school district and area home developers has bolstered the city's recreational program to include over 62.7 acres of parkland with an additional 122 acres planned. The City has a restored, historic Downtown area with antique shops and unique restaurants. New shopping opportunities have grown within the City, including the 101 store Lake Elsinore Factory Outlet and other regional retail venues and jobs. All these add up to new housing and business opportunities throughout the community. The Organization The City of Lake Elsinore has a city council /city manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of five members elected at large by voters within the city to serve four -year terms. The Mayor is appointed by the City Council to serve a one -year term. City Council establishes policy and acts upon all legislative matters concerning the city by approving and adopting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and the annual budget. City Council elections are staggered every two years. There are 71 full-time equivalent employees in the organization. Page 2 of 6 The City comprises approximately 43 square miles and with the addition of the City's Sphere of Influence adopted by the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission, the probable future boundaries and service area comprise more than 72 square miles. The City has distinct residential communities, commercial areas including a historic downtown, light industrial as well as active and reclaimed mining areas, mixed use corridors, public spaces and park, recreation and resort - oriented land uses. For FY 2012/13 the City Budget is $26.6 million and a Capital Improvement Budget of $2.68 million. The City contracts for public safety services with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for Police, and with Riverside County Fire/ California Department of Forestry for Fire protection services. Growth in sales tax revenue and developer cost recovery revenue is enabling the City to expand public services to meet the demands of the citizens. Furthermore, the City has conditioned new development to build and fund new fire stations to maintain a 7- minute response time. The funding will come from new community facilities and community service districts. The Ideal Candidate The City is seeking a seasoned leader for their new City Manager. The selected individual will be trustworthy, approachable, honest, and ethical. Candidates with high integrity and strong leadership skills are desired. The candidate will be a consensus builder who values input from all employees and one who is a strong advocate for the City. Candidates who can demonstrate a successful track record of strong leadership, utilization of staff and focus on community service will excel in this position. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative manager who is involved and interested in the community. Someone who is outgoing and understands local politics and traditions of the City is highly desired. The new City Manager will identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs. The ability to work with and attract small business and developers is essential to the success of the City. An economic development plan which will bring growth and new business to the City is a priority for Lake Elsinore. The Council is seeking a self - starter who can help create a strategic plan, see projects to completion and ensure a vision for the future with the Council and staff. This person must also be accessible and visible, and will commit to being a proactive participant in the community, with a focus on establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative relationships between the City and representatives of community and business organizations. A decisive forward thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills is sought. The selected candidate will be a good listener, strong negotiator on the City's behalf and excellent long term planner. Organizational and time management skills are essential for a candidate's success in this position. The incoming Manager will hold people accountable, work well with all stakeholders inside and outside the organization, have excellent financial abilities and understand the importance of reviewing all policies and procedures within the organization. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or a related field is required and a master's degree is preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate will have Page 3 of 6 experience in a recreation or resort / tourism -based community and an economic or community development background. The Compensation The City Council offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package comparable to Southern California cities of similar size. The starting salary range is dependent on the candidate's qualifications. To Apply If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. Filing Deadline: October 15, 2012 Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews with Bob Murray & Associates. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as fmalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Lake Elsinore. Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment following selection of the City Manager. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Wesley Herman or Ms. Judy LaPorte at (916) 784 -9080. Page 4 of 6 Lake Elsinore, CA City Manager The City of Lake Elsinore, with more than 53,024 residents, is located in the heart of the I -15 Corridor and bridges all the activity between Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Diego. The City is seeking a seasoned leader for their new City Manager. The selected individual will be trustworthy, approachable, honest, and ethical. Candidates with high integrity and strong leadership skills are desired. The new City Manager will identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs. The ability to work with and attract small business and developers is essential to the success of the City. An economic development plan which will bring growth and new business to the City is a priority. The Council is seeking a self - starter who can help create a strategic plan, see projects to completion and ensure a vision for the future with the Council and staff. This person must also be accessible and visible, and will commit to being a proactive participant in the community, with a focus on establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative relationships between the City and representatives of community and business organizations. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or a related field is required and a master's degree is preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in a recreation or resort / tourism -based community and an economic or community development background. The City Council offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package comparable to Southern California cities of similar size. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Please contact Mr. Wesley Herman at (916) 784 -9080 should you have any questions. Brochure available. Closing date October 15, 2012 a t. \ f`e‘tA" 1, O 1iut �-�' Page 5 of 6 RECRUITMENT TIMELINE ( DRAFT CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CITY MANAGER AC11VITY CONDUClLD BY DATE Kick off Meeting BM&A June 1st Brochure /Ad Creation BM&A June - July City reviews & approves Lake Elsinore August 3rd Brochure /Ad Ads Placed BM&A August 8th Brochures to print BM&A August 20 Outreach BM&A September 3rd — October 15t Recruitment close October 15 Review resumes BM&A Week of October 22n Candidate interviews BM&A Week of Oct 29t thru November 7th Final Candidate Recommendations BM&A Week of November 12t Panel Interviews Lake Elsinore Week of December 10t Background & References BM&A December (i.e. criminal, civil, credit, etc) Candidate Selection Lake Elsinore December Candidate Start Date Lake Elsinore January 2013 Page 6 of 6