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A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-233 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE ADDITION AND REMOVAL OF VARIOUS POSITION TITLES, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITH NO NET CHANGE IN AUTHORIZED STAFFING, AND AMENDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 PERSONNEL SERVICES BUDGET
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-234 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 25, 2016, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolutions.
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SUMMARY
In an effort to address the needs of various departments and the City's workforce, the Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the affected departments, is proposing the reclassification of certain positions, the addition of various new classifications and salary adjustments for certain positions in conjunction with the City Council Compensation Policy and to maintain internal alignment.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services 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 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Civil Service Commission adopted the amendment to the classification plan, subject to the approval of the City Council, at their October 6, 2016 meeting.
DISCUSSION
Civil Service Rule 1.02(A), which applies to the City’s classified positions, provides for necessary reviews and changes so that the City’s classification plan is kept current, and that changes in existing classes, the establishment of new classes or the abolition of classes are properly reflected in the classification plan.
In an effort to address the needs of various departments and the City's workforce, the Human Resources Department is proposing various new classifications and the reclassification of certain positions. The following identifies the departments, affected positions and proposed changes.
Summary of Updated Classifications
California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 requires that, for purposes of determining a retiring employee's pension allowance, the pay rate be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule that meets certain requirements and be approved by the governing body in accordance with the requirements of the applicable public meeting laws. The revised Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Compensation Schedule ("Compensation Schedule") was last approved by the City Council at their meeting of November 1, 2016.
Approval of Resolution B will approve the revised Compensation Schedule effective November 25, 2016, to reflect the addition of the Supervising Public Safety Analyst, Veterinarian I, Veterinarian II and Fiscal Debt Management Analyst position titles, the deletion of the Fiscal Services Analyst and Veterinarian position titles and the salary adjustments for the Librarian I, Librarian II, Librarian III, Police Recruit, Senior Librarian, Principal Landscape Architect, Director of Recreation, Librarian I (Hourly) and Librarian II (Hourly) position titles.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has determined that the action contemplated by this item is ministerial, secretarial, manual, or clerical in nature and, as such, does not require the City Council members to make or participate in making a governmental decision, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.4(a). Consequently, this item does not present a conflict under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The reclassifications and salary adjustments support the City-wide strategic goal of Operational Excellence by providing more accurate position titles that better reflect the needs of the City’s workforce and salaries that attract and retain quality employees. Furthermore, approval of the revised Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Compensation Schedule and its posting on the City's internet website supports the goal of Operational Excellence as it enhances disclosure and transparency of employee compensation and, as a result, fosters public trust through an open and ethical government.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed position/classification changes result in a total estimated net impact of $18,491 to the General Fund for the remainder of the fiscal year. The following table details the net impact by department:
Staff is not recommending budget amendments at this time within the following departments: Finance, Development Services - General Fund, Recreation, and Library. The proposed changes to these departments have no net fiscal impact or there are anticipated salary savings projected in the department to absorb the additional costs.
Staff is requesting budget adjustments in the Personnel Services category of the Police Department resulting in a net positive impact to the General Fund of $708. Hourly employees within the Library department will also be affected by the proposed changes; however the department will continually monitor the hourly budget to mitigate the impact.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing salary costs associated with these proposed changes is approximately $40,544 per fiscal year. This cost will be incorporated into the baseline salary budgets of the respective departments.
ATTACHMENT
1. Revised Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Compensation Schedule Effective November 25, 2016
Staff Contact: Erin Dempster