HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2024-5 Employment Agreement - Chief of Police 2024-2027RESOLUTION LUTION NO. 2024
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT T ETWEEN THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AND ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF
POLICE WITH AN ANNUAL BASE SALARY OF $246,868.23 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 16,
2024
WHEREAS, City Manager Martinez appointed Alejandro Hernandez to succeed Chief
Tellez as the next National City Police Chief; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's past practice to authorize an employment agreement with
the individual appointed as Police Chief in order to define their compensation and terms of
employment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: In consideration of Alejandro Hernande 's acceptance of the appointment
as Police Chief for the City of National City, the City Council hereby approves the following
employment terms and conditions:
A. Commencement of Employment
January 16, 2024 is hereby designated as the date of commencement of
Ir. Hernandez's duties to serve as Police Chief.
B. Salary/Compensation
The initial annual base salary to be paid to Mr. Hernandez for his services
as Police Chief shall be $246,868.23. in addition, a one-time payment of
$1,527.06 will be made for services rendered between December 6, 2023
through January 15, 2024. Mr. Hernandez will further receive bilingual pay
of 2% of base salary, as well as a uniform allowance of $900.00 per year
that will be payable in August of each year during the term of the
employment agreement.
ent.
C. Benefits
In addition to base salary, Mr. Hernandez shall receive such other benefits
as are provided to the Executive Group of the City, including holidays,
vacation leave, executive leave, sick leave, and insurance and retirement
benefits.
Section 2: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Employment Agreement
between the City of National City and Alejandro Hernandez, attached to the Agenda Report
as Exhibit"A", as Police Chief with an initial term of three years from January 16, 2024 through
January 13, 2027. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of Jan ry, 2024.
Ron Mom on, Ma
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J. , City Attorney
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
January 16, 2024 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Bush, Molina, Rodriguez, Yaman , Morrison
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
BY:
Shelley Chapel
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
Shelley CIL
MC, City Clerk