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Home My WebLink About2026 Valeriano-Rodriguez, Rene - Rec Leader (Jul 1 to Dec 31)MEMORANDUM Q"a - _ _ - CALIFORNIA - DATE: June 24, 2026 ---- - - — -- - TO: Jon McMillen, City Manager FROM: Human Resource RE: Temporary Employment Agreement Eff. 07/01/2026 with Rene Valeriano-Rodriguez - Recreation Leader 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. 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. Procurement Method (one must apply): ❑ Bid ❑ RFP ❑ RFQ ❑ 3 written informal bids ❑ Sole Source ❑ Select Source ❑ Cooperative Procurement Reauestina department shall check and attach the items below as appropriate: Agreement payment will be charged to Account No.: 101-3002-50251 (50%) & 101-3003-50251 (50%) ❑✓ Agreement term: Start Date 07/01 /2026 End Date 12/31 /2026 ❑ Amount of Agreement, Amendment, Change Order, etc.: $ N/A REMINDER: Signing authorities listed above are applicable on the aggregate Agreement amount, not individual Amendments or Change Orders! ❑ ❑ NOTE. 17 ❑ Insurance certificates as required by the Agreement for Risk Manager approval Approved by: N/A Date: N/A Bonds on inals as required by the Agreement (Performance, Payment, etc.) Conflict of Interest Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from Consultant(s) 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: N/A Requisition for a Purchase Order has been prepared (Agreements over $5,000) TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH RENE VALE RIANO-RODRIGUEZ This TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 1st day of July 2026 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of La Quinta ("City"), a California Municipal Corporation and Charter City organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of California with is principal place of business at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253 and Rene Valeriano-Rodriguez, 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 a Recreation Leader 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, 2026, which shall also be deemed the effective date of this Agreement and will terminate on December 31, 2026. 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 $22.00 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 number of hours of work per day, workweek, or days of work within a workweek. Page 1 of 4 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 CalPERS 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 not to 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 Human Resources. 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. Page 2 of 4 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: 4aQ JQAI� CMILLEN, CITY MANAGER ATTEST: —A Date: MONIKA RADE A, OfY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYEE: CA RENE VALERIANO-RODRIGUEZ Date: 6/30/2026 Date: 0 6 1 Z `7 1 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit A Duties and Responsibilities Recreation Leader responsibilities include: • Assist staff with recreation programs, events, and activities at Coty facilities/parks and offsite locations. • Ensures safety procedures are followed. • Performs training of new employees in work duties and procedures as assigned. • Processes payments and handles cash and credit cards for program registrations, fitness/golf card memberships, facility rentals, and community events. • Provides customer service by resolving guest concerns, registering guests for classes/programs, updating guest profiles, and assisting with general questions. • Repetitively prepares, sets up, and cleans park spaces, fitness spaces, fitness equipment for recreation programs/activities/events, facilities, and facility rentals. • Supervises and provides oversight of facilities and facility rentals. • Works independently at off -site locations, including parks or public facilities. • Performs related duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities listed represent only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's needs. Page 4 of 4