6:35 p.m.: Consent passes absent the modified workweek, or 9/80. Human Resources Director Dianna Garcia is up to present that. Councilman Dale Fritchen said he is in favor but would prefer a voluntary 9/80. Garcia said to spread out days off “dilutes the availability of the workforce.” Mayor Ann Johnston is asking interim City Manager Kevin O’Rourke about […]
6:49 p.m.: Mayor Ann Johnston has pulled the labor agreement with Stockton Professional Firefighters Local 456 to address a section regarding a provision regarding prescription drugs. Human Resources Director Dianna Garcia said some smaller independents are likely not in a position to offer a level of savings obtained elsewhere. Some pharmacists had appeared during public […]
Human Resources Director Dianna Garcia said this afternoon that she will be represented by lawyer Chris Eley in her appearance Monday before the City Council committee investigating the firing of Deputy City Manager Johnny Ford. That caused some chuckles at City Hall. Eley opposed Councilwoman Diana Lowery, a panel member, in last year’s election. […]
City Attorney Ren Nosky confirmed this afternoon that he was among the city officials receiving subpoenas this week to appear before the City Council panel investigating the firing of Deputy City Manager Johnny Ford. A source said the committee also was expected to subpoena Human Resources Director Dianna Garcia. City Manager Gordon Palmer earlier confirmed […]