1971 MAR 03 CC MINX 3000 E1 Segundo, California
March 3, 1971
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on
the above date. The City Clerk reported that proper notice of the Special
Meeting had been given and posted as required by law and affidavit of posting
was on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The meeting was then called to order by Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor,
the hour being 5 :00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Councilmen Absent: None.
At the hour of 5 :05 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for a personnel session.
At the hour of 5:20 o'clock p.,m. , the Council reconvened, all members
being present and answering roll call.
1. City Manager Jones reported that Police Chief Stroh had announced
his resignation effective March 21, 1971. Deputy Police Chief Maxwell, who
plans to retire as of August 1, 1971, and would therefore not be a candidate
for the office of Police Chief, had expressed a willingness to serve as Interim
Chief during the period of recruiting and selection of a permanent chief and
would be appointed to this position with concurrence of the Council. Motion
was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick and
unanimously carried that the Council concur in appointment of Deputy Police
Chief Lee Maxwell as Interim Police Chief upon the termination of Police
Chief Jay Stroh.
2. City Manager Jones recommended that in recruiting a new Police
Chief, examinations be open to applicants outside the department, as well as
any employee of the City who meets the qualifications. Further recommended
that the following qualifications be established:
a) A minimum of successful completion of two years college with
courses in Police Science and Public Administration.
(Bachelor's Degree preferred.)
b) Eight years experience in police work with 4 years in adminis-
trative capacity at the rank of Lieutenant or higher in a police
agency as large or larger than E1 Segundo.
The examination procedure should consist of evaluation of education
and experience and interview before an oral board consisting of Police Chiefs
and City Managers from other cities, with the top six candidates being given
further background investigation and interview by the City Council and the
City Manager. Cooperative Personnel Services would conduct the initial
screening and oral interviews.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the recommendations of the City Manager, as set forth above,
be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 5:30 o'clock p. m.
Motion carried.
Al`P VED:
Mayo
Respectfully submitted
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Jane D. Hough, My Clerk