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Call to Order
1. Pledge of Allegiance and Establish a Quorum of the Council
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA (5:30 PM to 6:10 PM)
a. Public Comment on Closed Session
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Acting City Manager
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov.
Code § 54956.9(d)(2), (d)(3)).Significant exposure to litigation: one (1) case.
3. Report out of Closed Session
4. OPEN SESSION AGENDA (6:15 PM)
5. Public Comment – The Public is invited to present petitions, make announcements, or provide other information to the City Council that is relevant to the scope of authority of the City of Blue Lake that is not on the Agenda. The Council may provide up to 15 minutes for this public input session. To assure that each individual presentation is heard, the Council may uniformly impose time limitations of 3 minutes to each individual presentation. The public will be given the opportunity to address items that are on the agenda at the time the Council takes up each specific agenda item.
6. Approve Amended Salary Schedule – Discussion/Action
7. Appoint Acting City Manager – Discussion/Action
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 ~ 5:30 p.m. ~ Special Council Meeting Skinner Store-111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake California
111 Greenwood Road-P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
707-668-5655(P) 707-668-5916(F) www.bluelake.ca.gov
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8. Appoint Additional Check Signers – Discussion/Action
9. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
10. Adjourn
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Item #: 6
Date: May 13, 2025
Item Subject: Approve Salary Schedule Amendment
Submitted By: Dani Burkhart, Finance Manager
General Information:
In the absence of a contracted City Manager, the City Council may appoint a member of staff as Acting City Manager for the transition period until a new City Manager is recruited per City Code
2.12. Your Finance Manager Dani Burkhart has agreed to accept this role. To implement this change, a new job description and revised salary schedule will need to be adopted.
Background Material Provided: Attached are the revised salary schedule and job description to implement the temporary position of Acting City Manager.
Fiscal Impact: This expense has not been budgeted for and will result in a temporary increase in staffing expenses.
Recommended Action: Approve implementation of Acting City Manger role, including salary schedule change and job description
Review Information:
City Manager Review: ☐ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:
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Position Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 Level 11 Level 12 Level 13 Public Works Superintendent (H) 25.14 25.89 26.67 27.47 28.30 29.14 30.02 30.92 31.85 32.80 33.79 34.80 35.84 Longevity Pay 25.62 26.39 27.18 28.00 28.84 29.70 30.60 31.51 32.46 33.43 34.44 35.47 36.53 Public Works Supervising Operator (H) 23.84 24.56 25.29 26.05 26.83 27.64 28.47 29.32 30.20 31.11 32.04 33.00 33.99 Longevity Pay 24.30 25.03 25.78 26.55 27.35 28.17 29.01 29.88 30.78 31.70 32.66 33.63 34.64 Public Works Operator (H) Maintenance Worker II, III (H) 19.56 20.15 20.75 21.37 22.01 22.68 23.36 24.06 24.78 25.52 26.29 27.08 27.89 Longevity Pay 19.94 20.53 21.15 21.78 22.44 23.11 23.80 24.52 25.25 26.01 26.79 27.60 28.42 Public Works Maint. Worker I, Recreation Coordinator 17.06 17.57 18.10 18.64 19.20 19.78 20.37 20.98 21.61 22.26 22.93 23.62 24.32 Longevity Pay 17.39 17.91 18.45 19.00 19.57 20.16 20.76 21.39 22.03 22.69 23.37 24.07 24.79 Park & Rec Director / Recycling (H), City Clerk 24.02 24.74 25.48 26.25 27.03 27.85 28.68 29.54 30.43 31.34 32.28 33.25 34.25 Longevity Pay 24.48 25.22 25.97 26.75 27.55 28.38 29.23 30.11 31.01 31.94 32.90 33.89 34.91 Office Assistant, Recreation Specialist I & II, Part Time and Temp. (H) 16.50 17.00 17.50 18.03 18.57 19.13 19.70 20.29 20.90 21.53 22.17 22.84 23.53 Longevity Pay 16.82 17.32 17.84 18.38 18.93 19.50 20.08 20.68 21.30 21.94 22.60 23.28 23.98 Administrative Accounting Specialist I/II, Assistant Recreation Director 19.77 20.36 20.97 21.60 22.25 22.92 23.61 24.31 25.04 25.80 26.57 27.37 28.19 Longevity Pay 20.15 20.75 21.38 22.02 22.68 23.36 24.06 24.78 25.53 26.29 27.08 27.89 28.73 Finance Manager / Deputy City Clerk 28.27 29.12 29.99 30.89 31.82 32.77 33.76 34.77 35.81 36.89 37.99 39.13 40.31 Longevity Pay 28.81 29.68 30.57 31.49 32.43 33.40 34.41 35.44 36.50 37.60 38.72 39.88 41.08 Acting City Manager (temporary) 35.81 36.89 37.99 39.13 40.31 41.52 42.76 44.04 45.37 46.73 48.13 49.57 51.06 Longevity Pay 36.50 37.60 38.72 39.88 41.08 42.31 43.58 44.89 46.24 47.62 49.05 50.52 52.04 Contract Positions:
Weekend or Holiday Rounds = $125/Day
Weekly On-Call = $120.00
Holiday On-Call-$120 & 8 hrs. CTE
Call Outs = $120.00 per each Call Out
Building Official (Contract) = $70.00 per hour
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Salary Plan - Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Amendment Number 4 effective 5/12/25
Public Works - Rounds/On-Call/Call-Outs
City Manager (Contract) = $90,000.00 per year-Effective Date March 17, 2025 1 City of Blue Lake-Acting City Manager-May 2025
Acting City Manager
Job Description
(Wage Range: $35.81-$51.06)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Administers the daily operations of the City in accordance with City policies, local ordinances, and applicable state and federal laws. • Provides leadership and direction to department heads and City staff, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of all municipal functions. • Develops, presents, and manages the annual budget, including revenue forecasts and expenditure recommendations.
• Advises and supports the City Council by preparing comprehensive staff reports, agenda materials, and policy recommendations.
• Oversees and coordinates long-range planning, strategic initiatives, and capital improvement programs.
• Acts as a liaison between the City Council, the public, local and regional agencies, and City departments.
• Represents the City in intergovernmental affairs, negotiations, and public functions.
• Ensures compliance with municipal codes, policies, and applicable regulations.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration across departments to promote transparency, accountability, and operational excellence. • Addresses inquiries, concerns, and complaints from the public and other stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinates grant development, application processes, and management of awarded funds.
Definition: The Acting City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the City of Blue Lake and is responsible for directing, coordinating, and administering the day-today operations of the City. Under the direction and authority of the City Council, the Acting City Manager is charged with implementing Council policies, overseeing City departments, and ensuring efficient delivery of public services. This position assumes all duties and responsibilities of the City Manager, with the exception that contracts and employee compensation adjustments must be brought to the City Council for approval.
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LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY:
Contracts and Employee Compensation: The Acting City Manager shall not enter into contracts or authorize employee raises without prior approval from the City Council. All such matters must be presented to and approved by the Council before execution or implementation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated experience in public administration, municipal operations, or a related field, including supervisory or executive-level management experience. • Strong knowledge of local government finance, human resources, community development, and public policy implementation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. • High ethical standards, discretion, and a commitment to public service.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, including experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or department director.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record • Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; ability to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. 3 City of Blue Lake-Acting City Manager-May 2025
Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing City policies and procedures.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3100-3109
It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural, manmade, or war caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or extreme peril to life, property, and resources is of paramount state importance…in protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers.
Item #: 7
Date: May 13, 2025
Item Subject: Appoint Acting City Manager
Submitted By: Dani Burkhart, Finance Manager
General Information:
In the absence of a contracted City Manager, the City Council may appoint a member of staff as Acting City Manager for the transition period until a new City Manager is recruited per City Code
2.12. Your Finance Manager Dani Burkhart has agreed to accept this role.
Background Material Provided: Attached is the compensation proposal, based on the revised salary schedule and job description from item 6, for the temporary position of Acting City Manager.
Fiscal Impact: This expense has not been budgeted for and will result in a temporary increase in staffing expenses.
Recommended Action: Appoint Dani Burkhart as Acting City Manager.
Review Information:
City Manager Review: ☐ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:
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Item #: 8
Date: May 13, 2025
Item Subject: Approve Check Signers
Submitted By: Dani Burkhart, Finance Manager
General Information:
Due to recent staffing changes, the City is required to update our current authorized check signers for accounts ending in 5918, 0654, and 2782. Below is a recommended motion to establish signatory authority:
Motion to designate the following staff as the City of Blue Lake’s authorized signers for accounts ending in 5918, 0654, and 2782:
• Glenn Bernald, Public Works Superintendent
• Melissa Combs, Accounting Specialist II
• Emily Wood, Parks and Recreation Director
Background Material Provided: None
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommended Action: Motion recommended above.
Review Information:
City Manager Review: ☐ Legal Review: ☐ Planner Review: ☐ Engineer: ☐ Comments:
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