ABSTRACT: At the 3 November 2009 City Council Meeting, during Appearances, Carmel-by-the-Sea resident Michael LePage addressed the public and council members; he called for Mayor McCloud and the City Council to “immediately put Mr. Guillen on administrative leave,” pending the resolution of on-leave Human Resources Manager Jane Miller’s lawsuit against the City alleging age-based and sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace.
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council Agenda -- AMENDED
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
VI. Appearances
Anyone wishing to address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City and are not on the agenda may do so now. Matters not appearing on the City Council’s agenda will not receive action at this meeting but may be referred to staff for a future meeting. Presentations will be limited to three (3) minutes, or as otherwise established by the City Council. Persons are not required to give their names, but it is helpful for speakers to state their names in order that the City Clerk may identify them in the minutes of the meeting. Always speak into the microphone, as the meeting is recorded. The City Council Chambers is equipped with a portable microphone for anyone unable to come to the podium. Assisted listening devices are available upon request of the City Clerk. If you need assistance, please advise Heidi Burch as to which item you would like to comment on and the microphone will be brought to you.
Carmel-by-the-Sea Resident Michael LePage:
"Mayor McCloud and City Council Members, I am very concerned about the message that the City of Carmel is sending out regarding the sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit filed against the alleged actions of Rich Guillen, our city administrator."
"You, Mayor McCloud and City Council, need to send a strong message to Carmel’s employees and its residents that there will be zero tolerance for this kind of behavior in the workplace."
"The fact that two previous employees have received settlements for alleged claims of favoritism and sexual discrimination during Mr. Guillen’s tenure, along with the recent accusations of possible acts of retaliation for deposition testimony only underscores the seriousness of this situation. Because of this, the ability of Mr. Guillen has been effectively limited and compromised, along with the City’s reputation. Until this matter is fully explored in the courts, you, Mayor McCloud and the City Council, should immediately put Mr. Guillen on administrative leave."
(Source: Archived Videos, City Council November 05, 2009, 54: 35 - 55:35)
2 comments:
Where is the petition calling on the council to put Rich Guillen on indefinite administrative leave. I'll sign it.
The fact that two previous employees have received settlements for alleged claims of favoritism and sexual discrimination during Mr. Guillen’s tenure, along with the recent accusations of possible acts of retaliation for deposition testimony only underscores the seriousness of this situation. Because of this, the ability of Mr. Guillen has been effectively limited and compromised, along with the City’s reputation. Until this matter is fully explored in the courts, you, Mayor McCloud and the City Council, should immediately put Mr. Guillen on administrative leave."
I do not see this happening. The mayor and council and residents do not see a compromised and tainted city because of the claims of former city employees. They all think they are above all of this nasty business if they just ignore it and it will all go away.
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