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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JUNE 6, 2011
TITLE:
AGREEMENT WITH MANAGEMENT
PARTNERS, INCORPORATED FOR
INTERIM MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
SERVICES
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CITY MANAGER
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Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Management Partners, Incorporated for Interim Management
Assistance services at $175 per hour with a monthly amount not to exceed $15,000, subject to
non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Ana is seeking senior level management assistance to assist the City Council
and the Executive Management Team address a number of important public policy and strategic
direction issues. These areas include:
• Conducting strategic planning and visioning
• Providing strategic direction for specific major initiatives
• Providing advice on labor negotiations
• Assisting in managing the implementation of a budget stabilization plan
• Providing analysis on policy matters and complex municipal issues
• Facilitating teambuilding with the organization and with the City Council
Staff is recommending this supplemental management and analytical support services to assist in
developing innovative solutions to modify existing programs and practices to reduce costs and
financial impacts on the City budget. Additionally, staff would utilize Ms. Perkins to facilitate
visionary and strategic initiatives with the staff and City Council.
Jan Perkins, Partner with Management Partners is proposed for the interim management
services role. Jan has more than 30 years of Public Administration experience. She has
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Agreement with Management Partners, Inc.
For Interim Management Services
June 6, 2011
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previously served as the Assistant City Manager for Santa Ana and also served as the City
Manager for the cities of Morgan Hill and Fremont. She has been a partner with Management
Partners since 2005 and is well skilled in dealing with complex projects and is especially well
trained in providing leadership and mentoring for organizational development and personnel
growth.
The fee proposed will be for $175 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week with a monthly
amount not to exceed $15,000. No holiday pay or paid leave allowance will be included. Ms.
Perkins' hours will vary based on the needs of the City Council as well as the organization. The
contract period and the work hours billed will be based on need. The City Council or
Management Partners may terminate the contract with a 30 day notice.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the project are available in the current fiscal year and 2011-12 fiscal year non-
departmental contract services account (No. 01105015-62300) and the City Manager Office
contract services account (No. 01103010-62300).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
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