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A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-092 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CBAG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CBAG DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FA DIRECTOR OF SD LECC EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-093 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MAY 27, 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
Per HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) policy, the compensation for the CBAG Executive Director, CBAG Deputy Executive Director and FA (Fiscal Agent) Director of SD LECC (San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center) positions are tied to the Federal General Schedule (GS) Salary Table, with the most recent changes effective January 1, 2016. The Chula Vista Compensation plan needs to be updated to reflect eligible step increases based upon the Federal General Schedule salary guidelines for these three positions effective as of January 1, 2016. A corresponding action is required to update the Compensation Schedule pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
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
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it 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 Police Department entered into an agreement with the Office of National Drug Control Policy in 1996 to be the fiscal agent for the California Border Alliance Group (CBAG), which is now referred as the San Diego/Imperial High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). In essence, the City receives full funding, plus a 4% administrative fee, to hire and administer salary and benefits for HIDTA positions. To date, there are currently 17 HIDTA positions with the City of Chula Vista that are fully funded from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
Per HIDTA policy, the compensation for the CBAG Executive Director, CBAG Deputy Executive Director and FA Director of SD LECC positions are tied to the Federal General Schedule Salary Table. The below table went into effect as of January 1, 2016:
|
Title |
Unclassified |
Bargaining Group |
Current E Step Salary (biweekly) |
Proposed E Step Salary (biweekly) |
|
CBAG Executive Director |
Yes |
EXEC |
$5,501.14 |
$5,580.88 |
|
CBAG Deputy Executive Director |
Yes |
SM |
$4,676.66 |
$4,744.50 |
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FA Director of SD LECC |
Yes |
SM |
$5,501.13 |
$5,580.88 |
On April 5, 2016, the City Council amended (via Resolution No. 2016-056) the City’s Compensation Plan to reflect the above eligible step increases. The effective date of the change was April 15, 2016. However, the current request makes the compensation for the three positions effective retroactive to January 1, 2016 in-line with the Federal GS Salary Table effective date.
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 Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Compensation Schedule ("Compensation Schedule") was last amended by City Council on April 5, 2016, Resolution No. 2016-055. Approval of Resolution B will approve the revised Compensation Schedule to reflect the salary adjustment for CBAG Executive Director, CBAG Deputy Executive Director and FA Director of SD LECC.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, nor has staff been informed by any City Councilmember, 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. Amending the City’s compensation schedule supports the goal of Operational Excellence by complying with HIDTA policies of these grant-funded positions.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The City is fully reimbursed for HIDTA positions and receives a 4% administrative fee to act as a fiscal agent. The costs of the compensation adjustments for the CBAG Executive Director, CBAG Deputy Executive Director and FA Director of SD LECC positions will be completely offset by personnel savings of current HIDTA vacant positions, resulting in no net fiscal impact in the current fiscal year. The compensation adjustment was approved by City Council on April 5, 2016 via Resolution No. 2016-056 and was effective April 15, 2016. The current request makes the change retroactive to January 1, 2016.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact approving the compensation of these three grant-funded positions. The proposed FY 2017 budget will incorporate anticipated salary adjustments for HIDTA positions, and the funding from ONDCP will fully offset these costs.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Compensation Schedule
Staff Contact: Joseph Walker