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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-Personnel ,.-..,-"", $JrI OF SAN _RNg.DINO - REQUEST ~ COUNCIL ACTION , . . FnSln : Gordon R. Personnel .An l"-' C'f\'. JohnsoIREe-U. - S: \ 'lSubject: _",~1 \6 ~ Resolution of the City of San Bernardino adopting POlicy Implementing Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 41.( --J\ q, Dept: DItI: 4-26-89 Synopsis of Pnvious Council ectibn: None. Adopt resolution. I ::ll:J ..... .n ~ !O -< I , ,. ..... t:l ::ll: .:;,.. - ::c :z . .. 0 ..., N :'1 -.J Recommended motion: \ ~ (( U,- ,- ,"sture Contact person: Gordon R. Johnson Phone: 384-5161 Supporting dltl attached: Yes WlIrd : n/a FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: n/a Source: (Acct. No.1 (Acct. DescriDtionl Finence: Council NotllS: 75..0262 Agenda Item No II CITY ~ SAN _RNAiDINO - RIEQUEST pcQ COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT On November 18, 1988, President Reagan signed the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 into law. The act provides that, as.a condition of doing business with the federal government, a contractor seeking a contract for goods or services with a value of $25,000 or more must certify to the contracting agency.that the contractor will provide and maintain a drug- free workplace. ~ince the city plans to apply for such contracts in the future, it is obligated to comply with this Act. The Director of Personnel and Acting Director of Risk Manage- ment compiled the attached resolution which establishes a City policy in conf9rmance with this Act and the federal regulatipnsgoverninq it. The Act only requires that City employees "directly engaged in the performance of work under a Government Contract" comply with its provisions. However, Mayor Wilcox requested that the policy cover all City employees. GRJ : j r 4/26/89 75~02." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 o o RESOLUTION NO. RESOWTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING POLICY IMPLEMENTING DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988. WHEREAS, the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (PL100-690) requires the city of San Bernardino to certify the City will provide a drug-free workplace before the City can obtain federal contracts of $25,000 or more; and WHEREAS, the City is a recipient of said federal con- tracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO that the attached policy (exhibit A) regarding the Drug Free Workplace Act Implementa- 13 tion, is adopted effective June 6, 1989. 14 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly . I 15 adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San 16 17 meeting thereof, held on the Bernardino at a day of , 1989, by the following vote to 18 wit: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Council Members AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: City Clerk (continued) 28 Page 1 05/04/89 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION A~ING DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ~ OF 1988 POLICY. PAGE 2 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of Approved as to form and legal content: ~ C Y Atto ey GRJ: j r 5/4/89 , 1989. Mayor of the City of San Bernardino 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 I 9 I 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 o o ATTACHMENT "A" I DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT POLICY possession, distribution, dis~ensati9n, !If! ~{)C,' '(J/7r-v of a controlled substance/while at 1. The unlawful manufacture, or use work is prohibited. As a condition of employment, each City employee is required to abide by this statement. In addition, any employee who is convicted of any "criminal drug statute" occurring in the workplace is required to notify the Director of Personnel no later than 5 days after such conviction. Any employee who violates these requirements shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with city policy governing disciplinary action. 2. Drug abuse in the workplace may lead to serious safety concerns for the abuser, fellow employees, and the general public being served by the abuser. specifically, drug users may be causing irreparable damage to their bodies which can lead to serious illness and even death; and, endangering the lives and property of others because of their impaired mental and physical condition. 3. The City of San Bernardino has established this policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. Any employee or citizen who becomes aware of any violations of this policy should report them to the Personnel Department at 384-5161. .~,-_-,,_._.O-.:...__" . , . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 o o 4. The City contracts with "The Counseling Team" to provide a comprehensive employee assistance and counseling program. The Counseling Program is designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal or emotional problems. Drugs and alcohol are two problem areas in which "The Counseling Team" provides assistance. All employees are encouraged to contact one of their trained counselors when faced with such personal problems. Their confidential telephone number is (714) 884-0133. The supervisor of an employee using this service will not be notified unless requested by the employee. 4/25/89 GRJ: j r