RESOLUTION NO. XX-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE WHEREAS, the City Council has set forth various fringe benefits and related compensation for Executive Management Employees of the City; and WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, the City Council approved and adopted Resolution 23-67 related to fringe benefits and compensation for Executive Management employees, which consolidated prior resolutions related to fringe benefits for Executive Management employees, to enable better management and administration of employment benefits for affected Employees, and adoption of Resolution 23-67 superseded all prior resolutions related to resolutions related to fringe benefits for Executive Management employees referenced within the document, including Resolution No. 17-09 and No. 19-119; and WHEREAS, Resolution 23-67 provided salary increases of three and a half percent (3.5%) effective July 1, 2023, three and three-fourths percent (3.75%), effective July 1, 2024, and four percent (4%) effective July 1, 2025, as well as a one-time ad hoc, off-salary schedule, non-PERSable lump sum payment in the amount of eight percent (8%) of the employee’s scheduled salary as of July 12, 2023; and WHEREAS, an analysis of Executive Management salaries reflects that salaries for Executive Management classifications are below the average and median salaries of Executive Management positions in comparator cities; and WHEREAS, the City of Commerce is an organization and workplace that encourages innovation, attracts and retains employees through a supportive working environment with competitive salary and benefits.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
DEFINITIONS
As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Executive Management Employee” shall mean an unrepresented management employee who is the head or assistant of a City Department and others as specified in this resolution. Employees who are in the following classifications shall be considered Executive Management: Director of Safety & Community Services, Director of Human Resources, Director of Public Works, Director of Economic Development and Planning, Deputy Director of Engineering Services, Deputy Director of Public Works Operations, Director of Finance & City Treasurer, Assistant Director of Finance, Director of Parks and Recreation, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, Director of Library Services, Director of Transportation, Director of Administrative Services & City Clerk, and similar classifications as they may be added or amended over time.
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 hereby finds and declares that this Resolution does not supersede Resolution 23-67, passed, approved, and adopted on July 18, 2023, which outlines compensation benefits for Executive Management employees.
Section 3. Effective July 1, 2024, the compensation for all Executive Management employees shall increase by five percent (5%).
Section 4. The Salary Schedule attached hereto as “Exhibit A” is hereby approved.
Section 5. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 7. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24th day of SEPTEMBER, 2024. _______________________________
Hugo Argumedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lena Shumway
City Clerk
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