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March 1, 2022
ITEM TITLE
Position Count and Budget Amendment: Approval of Amended Position Counts in Various Departments and Budget Amendments
Report Number: 22-0078
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions (A) amending the authorized position count in various departments; and (B) making various amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
In an effort to address the needs of various departments and the City's workforce, the Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the affected departments, is proposing the addition and deletion of certain positions.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Environmental Determination
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The Director of Development Services 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 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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.
In an effort to address the needs of various departments and the City's workforce, the Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the affected departments, is proposing certain position changes. The following identifies the affected positions and proposed changes.
Department Position Title FTE
Administration Executive Secretary 1.00
Animal Services Office Specialist 2.00
Community Services
Librarian III – Frozen -1.00
Librarian III 1.00
Development Services
(Development Services Fund)
Senior Project Coordinator -1.00
Senior Planner 1.00
Total City-Wide Position Changes (Net Increase/Decrease) 3.00
Approval of Resolution A will amend the authorized position count in various departments with a net increase in authorized staffing.
Approval of Resolution B will amend the budget and appropriate funds therefor.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has determined that the action contemplated by this item is ministerial, secretarial, manual, or clerical in nature and, as such, does not require the City Council members to make or participate in making a governmental decision, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.4(a). Consequently, this item does not present a conflict under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
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CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The net impact to the General Fund in the current fiscal year is $13,524. Funding for the Executive Secretary, Librarian III and Senior Planner positions will be offset through salary savings in the Administration, Library Departments and Development Services Fund. Staff is requesting the proposed budgetary adjustments reflected in the table below:
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing costs associated with these proposed changes are estimated at approximately $368,230. The overall cost will increase along with future cost of living adjustments and benefit changes. The costs will be incorporated into the baseline salary budgets of the respective departments in future fiscal years.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Contact: Courtney Chase, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management