Joint Special Council/BFPD
06/5/23 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Willie A Hopkins
Ordinance
Doc ID: 5365
COUNCIL ORDINANCE
AGENDA MATTER:
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1019-2023 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE BARSTOW MUNICIPAL CODE "PERSONNEL SYSTEM"
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A modification to Chapter 2.48 of the Barstow Municipal Code (BMC) is being proposed for the purpose of updating the definition of the term "At-will employee." On May 15, 2023, the Council introduced Ordinance No. 1019-2023 amending Chapter 2.48 of the Barstow Municipal Code "Personnel System." The ordinance is presented for its second reading and adoption.
DISCUSSION:
At the direction of the City Manager, this BMC amendment is being proposed to change the definition of the term at-will employee, removing certain positions from the definition in order to encourage a more stable and secure environment for organization, reducing volatility, and increasing the attractiveness of the position for potential future candidates. Making this change will be better for morale, as the employees would not be left vulnerable to arbitrary or sudden dismissal and can lead with confidence rather than holding back in fear of termination. This change would also prevent a high-turnover rate of these positions which could have negative impacts on the organization.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Ordinance 1019-2023 amending Chapter 2.48 of the Barstow Municipal Code "Personnel System" and waive the full reading. The City Council finds the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act because it relates to an administrative matter per CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5).