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DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
DEPARTMENTS: ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
FROM: RENE MENDEZ, CITY MANAGER
BY: MARINA HORTA-GALLEGOS, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TITLE: MODIFICATION TO CLASSIFICATION – SALARY SCHEDULE AND WORKFORCE ALLOCATION ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDED MOTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution modifying the Classification – Salary Schedule to 1) add the classification of Assistant City Manager to the Department Director unit; 2) approve one over hire Office Technician in Community Development; and 3) add two grant-funded Investigative Specialists to the Police Department workforce.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution modifying the Classification – Salary Schedule as noted above to move the Assistant City Manager classification to the Department Directors unit and add one over hire Office Technician in Community Development and the previously approved, grant-funded Investigative Specialist to the Police Department workforce.
BACKGROUND:
Administration
The Assistant City Manager classification has been in the Confidential Management Unit since approximately 2011. Prior to that, the classification was in the Department Directors unit since at least 1984. With the recently approved classification of Assistant to the City Manager added to Administration and placed within the Confidential Management Unit, it is appropriate to move the Assistant City Manager to the Department Directors unit. This shift will help avoid confusion between the two classifications. The Assistant City Manager is a key member of the City’s Executive Team working under the broad direction of the City Manager. This position assists the City Manager in working with all Departments to help to ensure successful programs and operations. The Assistant to the City Manager is an Administrative, at-will position who provides complex staff report and assistance to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council, in overall administrative activities, projects, and operations of the City Manager’s Office and Administration Department.
Community Development
The Community Development Department requests authorization to over hire one Office Technician. The Department is planning for one vacancy, and due to the challenges in filling positions, would like to get a head start on this hiring. It is anticipated that this over hire will be absorbed through attrition.
Police
Staff requests authorization to add two civilian Investigative Specialist positions to the Police Department workforce consistent with the conditions of the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant accepted in October 2023.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308:
Government Code §84308/Levine Act does not apply to this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
The proposed action meets the Effective and Culturally Responsive Government Council goal.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The Human Resources Department coordinated in this effort with the Administration, Community Development, and the Police Department.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
It is not anticipated that the FY 24-25 budget within any of the affected Departments will need to change, as current budgets can absorb, through salary savings, the small changes. However, any upward budget need will be identified in the workforce adjustment for the next fiscal year. The grant funded positions will be allocated to the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant.
Fund
Appropriation
Appropriation
Name
Total Appropriation
Amount for recommendation
FY 24-25 Operating Budget Page
Last Budget Action (Date, Resolution)*
3282
40.7421
Salaries & Benefits Regular
$885,205
$770,272
n/a
10/10/23, 22813
1000
30.3461
Salaries & Benefits Regular
$418,078
$27,970
81 6/11/24, 22979
1000
12.1111
Salaries & Benefits Regular
$1,188,423
This change results in salary savings for the City.
53 6/11/24, 22979
* The FY 24-25 Adopted Budget was adopted on June 11, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION - SALARY SCHEDULE AND WORKFORCE ALLOCATION ADJUSTMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALINAS that the Classification – Salary Schedule previously adopted by the City Council by Resolution is hereby amended to reflect the following: 1) add the classification of Assistant City Manager to the Department Director unit the first pay period following the incumbent’s separation; 2) approve one over hire Office Technician in Community Development; and 3) add two civilian grant funded Investigative Specialist to the Police Department Workforce.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of September 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________ Kimbley Craig, Mayor ATTEST:
______________________________
Patricia Barajas, City Clerk
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