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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-034 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $38,750 TO FUND THE LAW OFFICE MANAGER POSITION IN THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 TO BE OFFSET BY REVENUES FROM REIMBURSEMENTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESULTING IN NO NET FISCAL IMPACT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council adopt the Resolution.
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SUMMARY
This item proposes the funding of the Law Office Manager position within the City Attorney's office for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2013/2014. Funding will be accomplished with no net fiscal impact through reimbursements from the Successor Agency to the City Attorney's office for legal services rendered. The Law Office Manager's duties will be manifold; however the position's primary focus will be to enhance the quality, quantity and timeliness of legal services provided by the Office to all client City departments through the application of Continuous Improvement tools and principles. Depending upon results, and available resources, this position may be proposed for continued funding in the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2014/2015.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a government fiscal activity) that will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Law Office Manager position has been identified as an authorized position, but not funded, within the City Attorney's office budget since 2009. This item proposes the funding...
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