city of Chula Vista

File #: 14-0332    Name: HIDTA FA Sr Secretary
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/3/2014 Final action: 6/3/2014
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3309 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD A FISCAL AGENT SENIOR SECRETARY (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Attachments: 1. Item 1 - ORDINANCE
Related files: 14-0246
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ORDINANCE NO. 3309 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD A FISCAL AGENT SENIOR SECRETARY (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
The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Director is requesting to add a Fiscal Agent (FA) Senior Secretary to the Chula Vista compensation schedule and classification plan. This position is fully reimbursed by grant funds, along with a 4% administrative fee for acting as the fiscal agent.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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 acts as the fiscal agent for various law enforcement programs which are funded through various State and Federal agencies. As the fiscal agent, the Police Department hires and provides salary and benefits for these positions which are normally located in task force offices throughout San Diego County. Although they aren't physically located in the City, they are are considered City employees. These positions are designated as "FA" (Fiscal Agent) in the title description in order to delineate these positions in the budget as well as ensure there is no confusion between these unclassified positions, and their counterparts in the classified service.

One FA Senior Secretary is requested to be added to the authorized count of the Police Grant Fund to support the High...

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