RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TWO ADDITIONAL PART-TIME POSITIONS AND FUNDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Commerce has considered the addition of two part-time positions within the Parks and Recreation Department to enhance the department's programming and services; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of programs and fitness classes designed to promote health and wellness among residents, including aerobics, HIIT, step aerobics, yoga, body conditioning, arthritis exercises, senior chair classes, lap swimming, and water aerobics, among others; and WHEREAS, the Department has identified a need for an additional Instructor Guard with a focus on Water Aerobics and a Fitness Instructor specializing in Zumba to meet the growing demand for these activities; and WHEREAS, the proposed water aerobics class has been evaluated by staff, who have identified considerations such as the class's potential overlap with water polo practices, and measures have been proposed to mitigate any impact on existing programs; and WHEREAS, the Zumba class will be led by a certified instructor, ensuring that the program meets trademark requirements and provides a high-quality fitness experience for participants; and WHEREAS, the City Council is being asked to approve the funding required to support these new part-time positions and the associated programming, in alignment with the City’s commitment to promoting a healthy and active community; and WHEREAS, the addition of these positions is consistent with the City's 2016 Strategic Plan, specifically Guiding Principle 4, which emphasizes enhancing community services, public safety, and social services through innovative programs that meet the needs of the residential and business communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Commerce approves the creation of two additional part-time positions within the Parks and Recreation Department, and allocates the necesary funding as detailed below:
Instructor Guard (Water Aerobics): Part-time position at a rate of $25.11 per hour, with an annual cost of $10,445.76.
Fitness Instructor (Zumba): Part-time position at a rate of $30.59 per hour, with an annual cost of $12,725.44.
The total fiscal impact for these positions is $23,171.20 annually.
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of September 2024 by the City Council of the City of Commerce, California.
Hugo A. Argumedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway, City Clerk