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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-040 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL 14, 2017, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5, REFLECTING (1) MOU REQUIRED SALARY INCREASES FOR POSITIONS REPRESENTED BY SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 221/CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (SEIU/CVEA) AND WESTERN COUNCIL OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (WCE) AND (2) SALARY INCREASES FOR CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES AND UNCLASSIFIED HOURLY (UCHR) POSITION TITLES THAT MATCH A BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION TITLE AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 COMPENSATION SUMMARY FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
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.
Staff is requesting approval of the revised Compensation Schedule effective April 14, 2017 to reflect: (1) the scheduled salary adjustment for positions represented by Service Employees International Union Local 221/Chula Vista Employees' Association (SEIU/CVEA) and Western Council of Engineers (WCE) as negotiated in their Memorandum of Understanding and (2) the salary increases for Confidential Employees and Unclassified Hourly (UCHR) position titles that match a bargaining unit classification title as identified in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees.
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
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
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 February 21, 2017.
Staff is requesting approval of the revised Compensation Schedule effective April 14, 2017 to reflect (1) the scheduled salary adjustment for positions represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 221/Chula Vista Employees' Association (SEIU/CVEA) and Western Council of Engineers (WCE) as negotiated in their Memorandum of Understanding and (2) the salary increases for Confidential Employees and Unclassified Hourly (UCHR) position titles that match a bargaining unit classification title as identified in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees, which was approved by the City Council on June 16, 2015.
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. 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
All cost related to this item were included in the FY 2016-17 Council Adopted budget. There are no additional fiscal impacts related to this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing fiscal impacts related to this item are included in the long-term financial forecast.
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Revised Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Compensation Schedule Effective April 14, 2017
Staff Contact: Courtney Chase