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September 20, 2021
Time indicated below
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it
does not require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings. The
city council shall not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call
Agenda, as proposed or amended
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of September 7, Work Session, as proposed.
4:25 p.m. Department operations update from the Human Resources Department.
Submitted By:Lance Dunn,Human Resources Director
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
CITY OF WATERLOO
Council Communication
Minutes of September 7, Work Session, as proposed.
City Council Meeting: 9/20/2021
Prepared:
REVIEWERS:
Department Reviewer Action Date
Clerk Office Higby, Nancy Approved 9/10/2021 - 9:39 AM
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Minutes of September 7, 2021 Backup Material
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 7, 2021
4:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Amos, Klein, Grieder, and Juon. Absent: Morrissey, Feuss
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that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Objective: Discussion of the Police Department Strategic .
Joel Fitzgerald, Chief of Police, presented the City of Waterloo 2021-2026 Strategic Plan. The
overview included points regarding the following topics:
• Department Overview
• Police Morale
• Staffing
• Challenges
• Workload Assessment& Recommendations
• Focus Groups & SWOT Analysis
• Four Organizational Pillars
• Goals and Action Item Legend
• 2015 PERF Report &President's Task Force on 21 St Century Policing
• Internal Changes that Resulted in Lowering Taxpayer Burden
• Significant 1St - Year Accomplishments
Police Chief Fitzgerald indicated the council would receive copies of the Strategic Plan by the
end of the week.
There was discussion regarding a morale survey conducted by the Cedar Valley Backs the Blue
Political Action Committee.
Mr. Morrissey requested Chief Fitzgerald return to discuss his progress towards civil liberties in
the community.
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that the meeting be adjourned at 5:14 p.m. Voice-vote Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
LeAnn M. Even, CMC, IaCMC
Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF WATERLOO
Council Communication
Department operations update from the Human Resources Department.
City Council Meeting: 9/20/2021
Prepared: 9/9/2021
REVIEWERS:
Department Reviewer Action Date
Clerk Office Felchle, Kelley Approved 9/9/2021 -4:46 PM
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Presentation Backup Material
SUBJECT: Department operations update from the Human Resources Department.
Submitted by: Submitted By: Lance Dunn, Human Resources Director
Recommended Action:
Summary Statement/
Background Information:
Neighborhood Impact:
Data:
Community Engagement
Methods:
Analysis and Strategies:
Implementation,Accountability,
and Communication::
Expenditure Required/ Source
of Funds:
Alternative:
City of Waterloo
Human Resources
Department
CITY OF WATERLOO
COVID ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Implemented COVID Policies
— COVID Comprehensive Leave Policy
— Telecommuting Policy
— Masking Policy
— Temperature Policy
— Employee Exposure Protocol and Cleaning
Policies
,NAT E R L 0 0 B U D
COVID ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• COVID RESPONSE COMMITTEE
— Tracked and responded to virus hot spots within
City departments
• Coordinated vaccination clinics for City
Employees
• PPE Ordered
— Mask, Face Shields, Gloves and Sanitizer
• Maintained Communication with Dept. Heads
— How to react and respond to COVID issues and
how to keep the dept. operational
0 F W A T E R L O O B U D
Re-Opened CBA Settled
• All 7 Contracts reached agreement at 3%
ATB increase for the first year of a 2 year
agreement.
OF WATERLOO B U D
Employment/Statistical Data
• Regular employee count is currently (As of 9/15/21 ) 525
• Employee Relations Investigations (Staff Time)
2020 Recruitment & Selection Information
Civil Service Processes Completed 38
(Including Police and Fire Recruits)
Lists Certified 19
New Hires Processed 30
Promotions Processed 3
Terminations/Retirements Processed 14
CITY OF WATERLOO B U D