STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Regular Meeting January 9, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Dante Hall, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Vasquez, Police Chief
Edwin Gato, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Adopt A Resolution To Establish A Classification Title And Salary Range For Parking Enforcement Officer As Full-Time Classification RECOMMENDATION ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve a resolution to establish a classification title and salary range for Parking Enforcement Officer as full-time classification; or Alternatively, provide staff with other directions.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
There are currently two part-time Parking Enforcement Officer positions at 20 hours a week in the Police department, one of which is held by the incumbent, while the other has been vacant since July 2023. Since then, we have held four separate interviews, hoping to fill the position, but we have yet to succeed. The number of applicants has dwindled, and the applications we received have not met department requirements.
Recruiting and retaining part-time Parking Enforcement Officers has been challenging, making it difficult for the department to keep up with demand. After evaluating the parking enforcement function, the Police department determined that it would be more efficient to convert the two part-time positions to one full-time position for continuity of service to the community and to help with employee retention goals.
Therefore, the staff recommends establishing a full-time classification for the Parking Enforcement Officer and defunding the two part-time positions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There would be no fiscal impact for the remainder of this fiscal year due to the salary savings from the vacant Parking Enforcement Officer. However, in the future, there will be an increase of approximately $28,000 annually for employee benefits. These additional costs will be offset by minor savings from maintaining one less patrol vehicle and other typical operational costs associated with the reduction of a part-time Parking Enforcement Officer position.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution
Parking Enforcement Officer Job Description
Salary Schedule