DATE: September 12, 2018
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING LESLIE FREEMAN AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
San Diego Unified Port District Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule 3 - Personnel Advisory Board1 provides that the Personnel Advisory Board (PAB) is the administrative appeals body for personnel matters. The PAB shall consist of up to eight (8) members to be appointed by the Board of Port Commissioners (BPC), per Resolution 2002-149, adopted June 18, 2002. Each PAB member may only serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms of three years. The term for any of the eight (8) members shall expire during the year that completes the three (3) year term to which said member was appointed. Annually, the Board of Port Commissioners shall designate the Chairman of the PAB for that year.
Presently serving their second term on the PAB ending on September 1, 2020 are the following members: Leslie Freeman, Cassandra Lawson, Raelynn Napper, Michael Salvador, and Sophia Williams. Raelynn Napper is currently serving as the PAB Chairperson ending September 1, 2019.
Presently serving their first term on the PAB ending on September 1, 2020, are the following members: Stephen Cascioppo, Anthony Chartrand and Traci Becerra
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution appointing Leslie Freeman as Chairperson of the Personnel Advisory Board from September 2, 2018 to September 1, 2019.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the FY18/19 Human Resources Non-Personnel Expense Budget.
Compass Strategic Goals:
Appointing a Chairperson ensures that there is continuity, efficiency, and fairness in handling discipline matters for the District.
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
• A Port that the public understands and trusts.
• A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
DISCUSSION:
The PAB serves as the administrative appeals body for personnel matters. The rules governing the PAB are described in Rule 3 - Personnel Advisory Board of the San Diego Unified Port District Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Leslie Freeman, Cassandra Lawson, Raelynn Napper, Michael Salvador, and Sophia Williams are second term PAB members and Stephen Cascioppo, Anthony Chartrand and Traci Becerra are first term PAB members all in good standing.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt a resolution appointing Leslie Freeman to serve as Chairperson of the Personnel Advisory Board from September 2, 2018 to September 1, 2019. A brief summary of the incumbent’s experience follows:
Leslie Freeman: Ms. Freeman has over 20 years of experience in human resources management, over 6 years at the executive level. She served two years as a hearing compliance officer for a major international airline. At the moment, she represents hospitals and health care facilities as a hearings consultant with the California Association of Hospitals and Healthcare Systems. She is also a lead faculty/area chair for the Apollo Groups and teaches as an adjunct professor. She facilitates classes, instructing in human resources, leadership, ethics and conflict resolution courses.
She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Marketing from Lincoln University, PA and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Webster University. Her accomplishments include certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Human Resource Certification Institute and Senior Certified Professional Certification, from Society for Human Resource Management .
General Counsel’s Comments:
The Office of the General Counsel has reviewed the issues set forth in this agenda sheet and there are no legal concerns. The Board may analyze the issues presented and take appropriate action.
Environmental Review:
The proposed Board direction or action, including without limitation, appointing the Chairperson of the San Diego Unified Port District Personnel Advisory Board does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it will not have a potential to result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and is, therefore, not subject to CEQA. No further action under CEQA is required.
In addition, the proposed Board action complies with Sections 21 and 35, which allow the Board to pass resolutions for regulation of the District and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the exercise of its power. The Port Act was enacted by the California Legislature and is consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine. Consequently, the proposed Board action is consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine.
Finally, the proposed Board action does not allow for “development,” as defined in Section 30106 of the California Coastal Act, or “new development,” pursuant to Section 1.a. of the District’s Coastal Development Permit Regulations. Therefore, issuance of a Coastal Development Permit or exclusion is not required.
Equal Opportunity Program:
Not applicable.
PREPARED BY:
Marialice Dunne
Senior Human Resources Analyst
Attachment(s):
Attachment A: Rule 3 - Personnel Advisory Board
Attachment B: Resume - LFreeman