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Case #3: Consider a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of a Parks Maintenance Worker Human Resources Manager Reed Kone' reviewed the staff report. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that he plans to bring the evaluation back to the Council on whether this position should be replaced in the future. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to recommend that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of a Parks Maintenance Worker. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Dehen, Councilmembers Jeffrey and McGlone. Voting No: None. Case #4: Consider Addition of a Patrol/Administrative Sergeant in the Police Department Human Resources Manager Reed Kone' asked that this case be postponed until Police Chief Way arrives at the meeting. Case #5: Discussion Regarding City Council Access to Employee Personnel Data Human Resources Manager Reed Kone' reviewed the staff report. She reviewed some of the different types of public and private data and noted that the City Administrator has the authority to supervise all personnel decisions. Chair Dehen stated that his concern is that he would like, as a Councilmember, to know whether there are potential terminations or suspensions of employees because he may have some input. He stated that without publicizing the information, he would like the Council to receive notice of these things in their packets, so they are aware of what is happening with employees. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he thinks the Personnel Committee would be responsible for that information. He stated that if there is an issue with discipline, the Council should be able to understand why it is taking place, which is when he sees this information being relevant. He noted that he doesn't want to be able to walk into the office and ask to see individual personnel files. Councilmember McGlone stated his concern was raised when there was a recent reorganization of a department and staff knew all the details about it before the Council or Personnel Committee did. City Administrator Ulrich stated that there are different levels of information being discussed and the Council needs to establish the level of when they want to be informed of things happening with personnel. He stated that his impression from the discussion is that the Council is not looking to know every time a verbal warning is issued, but for suspensions and things beyond that level. He suggested that staff draft a policy that says the Council will be informed of Personnel Committee / July 14, 2009 Page 3 of 5