HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 35-20 - City Manager Annual Eval (042820)RESOLUTION NO. 35-20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO.BAY, CALIFORNIA,
MODIFYING THE ESTABLISHED CITY MANAGER EVALUATION POLICY;
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 93-18.
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay City Council is responsible for hiring a City
Manager and adopting goals and objectives to direct the affairs of City
government; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is empowered to perform a number of
broadly defined duties in order to implement City policies goals and objectives
established and adopted by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate the City Managers performance in
accomplishing his/her assigned duties be evaluated by the City Council at
minimum on regular basis.
S OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Morro Bay, California, as follows:
S ection 1. Resolution No. 93-18 is hereby rescinded.
S ection 2. The attached City Manager Performance Evaluation form
(Exhibit A, hereinafter referred to as "the form") shall be completed by each
Council Member and the City Manager and used for an evaluation of the City
Manager by the Council to be scheduled for November of even numbered years.
The form shall be completed by each Council Member, the City Manager and
each City Department Director for an evaluation of the City Manager by the
Council to be scheduled for November of odd numbered years.
S ection 3. The form will be distributed, by the City Attorney or City
Council designee, to the appropriate individuals noted above by at least the 15th
day of the month preceding the month each evaluation has been scheduled.
Eachindividually completed form is to be returned to the City Attorney or Council
designee within 15 days after receipt. The City Attorney or Council designee will
prepare a summary of the applicable Council evaluations (hereinafter referred to
as `Evaluation Summary') submitted.
S ection 4 At least 5 days before each scheduled evaluation date, the City
Attorney or Council designee shall give a copy of the Evaluation Summary, the
evaluations completed by the Department Directors, when applicable, and the
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City Manager self -evaluation to each Council Member and the City Manager. As
soon thereafter as possible, the Council shall meet with the City Manager in
closed session and review in detail the Evaluation Summary, including stated
goals, the evaluations completed by the Department Director, when applicable,
and the City Manager self -evaluation. At its discretion, the City Council may
meet in one or more closed sessions to consider the Evaluation Summary and
City Manager's self -evaluation. A final copy of the Evaluation Summary,
reflecting the vote and signed by each Council Member, the evaluations
completed by the Department Directors, when applicable, and the City Manager's
self -evaluation shall be given to the City Manager and a copy shall be placed in
the City Manager's personnel file. All Council Members' individual evaluation
forms will be placed in a sealed envelope and retained by the Personnel
Department accessible only to seated (not newly -elected) Council Members for
the tenure of the City Manager's employment.
Section 5. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the
passage and adoption of this resolution, and the same shall thereupon take
effect
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at
a regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day of April, 2020 on the following
vote:
AYES Headding, Addis, Davis, Heller, McPherson
NOES' None
ABSENT: None
Cass
JOHN E • DDING, Mayor
ATTEST:
ANA SWANSON, City Clerk
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
EVALUATION PERIOD: TO
City Council Member's Name
Each Member of the City Council should complete this evaluation form, sign it in the space
below, and return it to . The deadline for submitting this
performance evaluation is . Evaluations will be summarized
and included on the agenda for discussion at the work session on
City Council Member's Signature
Date Submitted
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SUMMARY
EVALUATION PERIOD: TO
Based on the City Manager Perfouuance Evaluations submitted by each City Council Member,
this City Manager Performance Evaluation Summary ("Evaluation Summary") was prepared by:
Name and Title
Date
The Morro Bay City Council approved the Summary Evaluation and presented it to the City
Manager at a Closed Session Meeting held on the day of
on the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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Mayor signature Mayor Pro Tem Signature
Council Member Council Member
signature signature
Council Member Council Member
signature signature
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INSTRUCTIONS
This evaluation fotiu contains ten categories of evaluation criteria Each category contains a
statement to describe a behavior standard in that category. For each statement, use the following
scale to indicate your rating of the City Manager's performance.
5 = Exceeds Standard
3 = Meets Standard
1 = Needs Improvement
Any item left blank will be interpreted as a score of "3 = Average"
This evaluation foam also contains a provision for entering narrative comments, including an
opportunity to list any comments you believe appropriate and pertinent to the rating period.
Please write legibly.
Leave all pages of this evaluation foim attached Initial each page. Sign and date the cover
page. On the date space of the cover page, enter the date the evaluation form was submitted. All
evaluations presented prior to the deadline identified on the cover page will be summarized into
a summary report to be presented by the governing body to the City Manager as part of the
agenda for the meeting indicated on the cover page.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORY SCORING
1. INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS
Diligent and thorough in the discharge of duties, "self-starter"
Exercises good judgment
Displays enthusiasm, cooperation, and will to adapt
Mental and physical stamina appropriate for the position
Exhibits composure, appearance and attitude appropriate for executive position
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of —5 =
score for this category
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2. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND STATUS
Maintains knowledge of current developments affecting the practice of local
government management
Demonstrates a capacity for innovation and creativity
Anticipates and analyzes problems to develop effective approaches for solving them
Willing to try new ideas proposed by the Council and/or staff
Sets a professional example by handling affairs of the public office in a fair and
impartial manner
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of —5 = score for this category
3. RELATIONS WITH ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Carries out Council directives as a whole as opposed to those of any one Member or
minority group
Sets meeting agendas that reflect the guidance of the Council and avoids unnecessary
involvement in administrative actions
Disseminates complete and accurate infoiuuation equally to all Members in a timely
manner
Assists by facilitating decision making without usurping authority
Responds well to requests, advice, and constructive criticism
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of —5 = score for this category
4. POLICY EXECUTION
Implements Council actions in accordance with the intent of Council
Supports the actions of the Council after a decision has been reached, both inside and
outside the organization
Understands, supports, and enforces local government's laws, policies, and
ordinances
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Reviews ordinance and policy procedures periodically to suggest improvements to their
effectiveness
Offers workable alternatives to the governing body for changes in law or policy when
an existing policy or ordinance is no longer practical
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of =5 = score for this category
REPORTING
Provides regular infoiination and reports to the Council concerning matters of importance
to the local government, using the Morro Bay Municipal Code and. adopted policies as a
guide
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Responds in a timely manner to requests from the Council for special reports
Takes the initiative to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the
Council on matters that are non -routine and not administrative in nature
Reports produced by the City Manager are accurate, comprehensive, concise and written
to their intended audience
Produces and handles reports in a way to convey the message that affairs of the
organization are open to public scrutiny
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of —5 score for this category
6. CITIZEN RELATIONS
Responsive to requests from residents
Demonstrates a dedication to service to the community and its residents
Maintains a nonpartisan approach in dealing with the news media
Meets with and listens to members of the community to discuss their concerns and strives
to understand their interests
Gives an appropriate effort to maintain resident satisfaction with City services
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of —5 = score for this category
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7. STAFFING
Recruits and retains competent personnel for staff positions
Applies an appropriate level of supervision to improve any areas of substandard
performance
Stays accurately informed and appropriately concerned about employee relations
Professionally manages the compensation and benefits
Promotes training and development opportunities for employees at all levels of the
organization
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of —5 score for this category
8. SUPERVISION
Encourages head of departments to make decisions within their jurisdictions with
minimal City Manager involvement, yet maintains general control of operations by
providing the right amount of communication to the staff
Instills confidence and promotes initiative in subordinates through supportive rather
than restrictive controls for their programs while still monitoring operations at the
department level
Develops and maintains a friendly and informal relationship with the staff and work force
in general, yet maintains the professional dignity of the City Manager's office.
Sustains or improves staff performance by evaluating the performance of staff
members at least annually, setting goals and objectives for them, periodically
assessing their progress, and providing appropriate feedback
Encourages teamwork, innovation, and effective problem -solving among the staff
members
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of —5 = score for this category
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9. FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Prepares a balanced budget to provide services at a level directed by Council
Makes the best possible use of available funds, conscious of the need to operate the
City efficiently and effectively
Prepares a budget and budgetary recommendations in an intelligent and accessible
foiniat
Ensures actions and decisions reflect an appropriate level of responsibility for
financial planning and accountability
Appropriately monitors and manages fiscal activities of the organization
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of
5 = score for this category
10. COMMUNITY
Shares responsibility for addressing the difficult issues facing the City of Morro Bay
Avoids unnecessary controversy
Cooperates with neighboring communities and the County
Helps the Council address future needs and develop adequate plans to address long term
trends
Cooperates with other regional, State and Federal government agencies
Add the values from above and enter the subtotal of =5 = score for this category
TOTAL PERFORMANCE CATEGORY SCORE:
Add the score for categories 1-10 and enter the subtotal of =10 =
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NARRATIVE EVALUATION
1. Strengths
2. Weaknesses
3. Opportunities
4. Threats
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR COMING YEAR
What does the Manager do that you would like him/her to continue, or is there anything you
would like him/her to do differently? In what areas should the Manager focus his/her attention in
the coming year?
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