2025 Johnston, Alexander (Zander) - Mgmt Analyst Public Safety (Jul 1 to Dec 31)n
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 30, 2025
TO: Jon McMillen,City Manager
FROM: Human Resources
RE: Temporary Employment Agreement with Alexander Johnston for Management Analyst
Please list the Contracting Party / Vendor Name, any change orders or amendments, and the type of services to be provided. Make
sure to list any related Project No. and Project Name.
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Authority to execute this agreement is based upon:
Approved by City Council on
City Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Purchasing & Contracting Policy
[Resolution No. 2023-008] for budget expenditures of $50,000 or less.
City Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Personnel Policy Section 3.2 for
temporary employment positions.
Department Director's or Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Purchasing Policy
[Resolution No. 2023-008] for budget expenditures of $15,000 and $5,000, respectively, or less.
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Requesting department shall check and attach the items below as appropriate:
Agreement payment will be charged to Account No.: 101 6005 50251 (50%) & 101 2002 50251 (50%)
Agreement term:
Start Date 07/01 /2025
Amount of Agreement, Amendment, Change Order, etc.:
End Date
$ N/A
12/31/2025
.z. Signing authorities listed above are applicable on the aggregate Agreement amount, not individual
Amendments or Change Orders!
Insurance certificates as required by the Agreement for Risk Manager approval
Approved by: N/A Date: N/A
Bonds (originals) as required by the Agreement (Performance, Payment, etc.)
Conflict of Interest Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from Consultant(s)
NOTE: Review the "Form 700 Disclosure for Consultants" guidance to determine if a Form 700 is required pursuant
FPPC regulation 18701(2)
Business License No. N/A
Expires:
Requisition for a Purchase Order has been prepared (Agreements over $5,000)
18495 Calle Tampico I is Quinta, California 92253 I 760 717 1000 I www.laquintaca.gov
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ALEXANDER JOHNSTON
This TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into this 1st day of July 2025, ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of
La Quinta, a California municipal corporation and charter city ("City"), and Alexander
Johnston, an individual ("Employee"), both of whom understand as follows:
City and Employee agree as follows:
Section 1. Duties.
City hereby agrees to employ said Employee as Management Analyst on a temporary
status. Employee agrees to perform the duties under this Agreement as described in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 2. Term.
A. Temporary employment shall commence on July 1, 2025, which shall also be
deemed the effective date of this Agreement and will terminate on December 31, 2025.
B. Employee is "AT WILL" serving at the pleasure of the City Manager and subject to
summary dismissal without any right of pre- or post -termination hearing, or any other form
of due process, including any Skelly hearing.
C. Both Employee and the City may terminate Employee's employment at any time,
for any reason, with or without cause, upon written notice to the other. Employee is not
entitled to receive any severance compensation, other than the wages due to the
Employee through the last day of Employee's employment.
Section 3. Salary.
A. City agrees to pay Employee at a rate of $53.85 per hour for the performance of
the duties described in Exhibit A for the term of the agreement.
B. City agrees to pay Employee overtime for time worked more than forty (40) hours
in a work week. All overtime worked by the Employee must be approved in
advance by the Employee's supervisor.
C. Compensation shall be paid by the City bi-weekly and will be subject to City
withholdings.
Section 4. Hours of Work.
A. The Employee's work schedule will vary according to the need of the City. The City
agrees to provide a two -week notice for any work schedule changes.
B. City does not guarantee a minimum hours of work per day, workweek, or days of
work within a workweek.
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Section 5. Benefits.
Employee is not eligible to participate in the City's Employee Benefit Plan except as
otherwise required by law, including but not limited to the Affordable Care Act.
Section 6. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment.
A. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
B. The City will comply with all CaIPERS laws, regulations, and legislations.
C. The Employee agrees and acknowledges that they will comply with the City's
Personnel Policies and Procedures (excluding Section 2.3, 7.3, 7.5 and Sections
3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 14), as well as any other rules, policies, and procedures
relating to the Employee's job duties and/or responsibilities.
D. The Employee agrees to not disclose any confidential information regarding the
City, or any persons employed by the City to anyone outside the City during and
after the term of the Employee's employment with the City.
E. Immediately upon termination of this Agreement, the Employee agrees to return
all equipment or documents relating to City business to the Human Resources
Division.
Section 7. General Provisions.
A. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. No prior
oral or written communications are incorporated herein.
B. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs at law
and executors of Employee.
C. If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement is held
unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or
portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected and shall remain
in full force and effect.
D. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts with signature pages transmitted
by email, facsimile, personal delivery or overnight delivery, all of which will be
treated as originals.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of La Quinta has caused this Agreement to be
dated, signed and executed in its behalf by its City Manager, and duly attested by its City
Clerk, and the Employee has dated, signed and executed this Agreement, both in
duplicate, to become effective as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and charter city:
Date: 7 ( ?- S
ILLEN, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
Date: (
MONIKA RADEVA, CI vY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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WILLIAM H.IHRKE, CITY ATTORNEY
EMPLOYEE:
ALEXANDER JOHINSTON
Date: 7/1/2025
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Exhibit A
Duties and Responsibilities
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
• Conducts comprehensive research and data/budget/financial analysis.
• Conducts events coordination with other departments, sponsors, vendors,
jurisdictions, etc.; advises on City response, issues, permitting, and logistics; performs
on -site coordination during events.
• Conducts public outreach and education; attends meetings with internal and external
customers and stakeholders regarding projects/programs; responds to complaints
and concerns with complex and sensitive issues escalated to higher staff level.
• Monitors consultants, consultant and vendor activities, expectations, and obligations.
• Performs or participates in special studies as assigned.
• Prepares and administers contracts, agreements, grants, applications, specifications,
etc.; processes payments; monitors budget; ensures service levels and contractual
expectations are met.
• Prepares and manages project schedules; oversees daily program and staff activities.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive plans, programs, and technical reports,
including staff reports for the department and occasionally executive management,
commission, and Council; coordinates/reviews/approves staff input into plans,
programs, and reports.
• Provides input and recommendations in developing, updating, and implementing
standards, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures; interprets same.
• Provides input into and coordinates the department's annual budget analysis,
development, and reporting via financial software with other departments and City
staff.
• Researches and monitors legislation, regulations, and rules and keeps abreast of
changes in assigned field.
• Serves as the staff liaison to assigned committees and boards; creates and presents
agendas, reports, and presentations.
• Supervises staff, including recruitment, training, creating and approving staffing
schedules, assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance appraisals,
recommending disciplinary actions, and facilitating meetings with staff, as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Analysis of Public Safety assessment needs, identifying key opportunities, and
recommending solutions that can be addressed through Public Safety initiatives.
• Coordination and integration of projects involving Police, Fire, Emergency Services,
Code, and other city departments and/or community partners.
• Emergency Operation Center (EOC) operations and training, including drills for city
staff, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and community groups.
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