city of Chula Vista

File #: 15-0088    Name: Finance Reorganization
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/17/2015 Final action: 3/17/2015
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3336 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD FINANCE AND PURCHASING MANAGER AND DELETE FINANCE MANAGER (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Attachments: 1. Item 3 - Attachment 1, 2. Item 3 - Ordinance
Related files: 15-0054
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ORDINANCE NO. 3336 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS TO ADD FINANCE AND PURCHASING MANAGER AND DELETE FINANCE 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
Currently, the duties of the Finance Director, as described in the City Charter are performed by Deputy City Manager, Maria Kachadoorian. In addition to acting as the Director for the Finance Department, the Deputy City Manager also oversees the Public Works Department, Development Services Department, Economic Development and Office of Communications. As the City continues to make progress in several high profile and complex projects it is necessary to ensure that the City's management of day to day finances receive the attention necessary to keep the City on track towards long-term financial resiliency. It is staff's recommendation to reorganize four positions in the Finance Department to ensure continued success in the overall management of the City's finances including debt management, annual financial reporting, operating budget, investments, cash management, revenue and recovery, master fee updates, cost allocation plan, long-term financial planning and other responsibilities which require the full attention of a Director.

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 in Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA 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
Not Applicable

DISCUSSION
Currently, oversight of the daily oper...

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