city of Chula Vista

File #: 14-0671    Name: Amendments to the Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/2/2014 Final action: 12/2/2014
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3329 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, CHIEF OF STAFF, POLICY AIDE AND TREASURY AND BUSINESS MANAGER AND DELETE TREASURY MANAGER (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Attachments: 1. Item 4 - Ordinance, 2. Item 4 - Attachment
Related files: 14-0612
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ORDINANCE NO. 3329 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, CHIEF OF STAFF, POLICY AIDE AND TREASURY AND BUSINESS MANAGER AND DELETE TREASURY MANAGER (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.

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SUMMARY
As part of the City's ongoing effort to maintain the classification plan, Human Resources staff completed several department and employee-initiated classification reviews. Human Resources staff also conducted classification reviews that were agreed upon during the most recent labor negotiations for a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Western Council of Engineers (WCE) for the Plans Examiner and Surveyor classifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director 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)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a personnel related action; 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
The Civil Service Commission adopted the amendments to the classification plan, subject to the final approval of the City Council, at their November 6, 2014 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.

Human Resources staff conducted several department an...

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