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DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2024
DEPARTMENTS: HUMAN RESOURCES
FROM: MARINA HORTA-GALLEGOS, HUMAN RSOURCES DIRECTOR
TITLE: MODIFICATION TO CLASSIFICATION – SALARY SCHEDULE; WORKFORCE ALLOCATION ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a Resolution modifying the Classification – Salary Schedule to include the new classification of Accountant Auditor and approve a workforce allocation adjustment that includes one Accountant Auditor in the Finance Department, one and one-half Senior Planners for the Community Development Department, and one Park Maintenance Worker over hire in the Library and Community Services, Parks Division.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution modifying the Classification – Salary Schedule and approve the workforce allocation adjustments for the Finance, Community Development, and Library and Community Services Departments.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Department requests authorization to add one and one-half Senior Planners. In October 2024, the division's part time temporary Senior Planner resigned. This individual was responsible for processing the Salinas Ag-Industrial Center (SAIC) Specific Plan implementation applications and West and Central Area Specific Plan (WASP/CASP) Tentative Maps. Municipal Resource Group's July 2024 organizational assessment of the Current Planning Division found that the division is understaffed at the Senior Planner level given the volume and complexity of application and permits processed. Developers are moving forward in the WASP and CASP to submit applications for tentative maps, which require a high level of technical skill and ability to process applications and permits within the Permit Streamlining Act deadlines effectively and efficiently. Funding and workforce allocation is being requested to increase division technical staff capacity to manage the volume and complexity of its workload.
The Finance Department requests authorization to add one Accountant Auditor to support the accounting and auditing activities of the Department. This position will perform and assist departments with complex technical and professional accounting work, including general ledger research, preparation of various reconciliations, account analysis, and general account reporting. This classification requires hands-on accounting and financial analysis work, as well as coordinating and monitoring multiple projects and deadlines. Through the recruitment process for the higher-level Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager vacancies the City received more applications at the Accountant Auditor level. Staff recommends that a position at this lower level can provide greater support to the Department and provide a path for advancement in the future.
The Library and Community Services Department is requesting authorization to fill one over hire Park Maintenance Worker position. The Department has experienced a long-term vacancy due to an extended leave of absence and is requesting authorization to fill one position to be absorbed through attrition or added in preparation for staffing needs for the Carr Lake Park Project. The Department has an eligibility list for this classification and would move to fill one vacancy as soon as possible.
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 with the Community Development Department, Finance and Library and Community Services Departments in this effort.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
Costs for the 4.5 positions identified total approximately $264,111 for the balance of the fiscal year (January – June 2025) and are appropriated in the FY 24-25 Operating Budget.
Fund
Appropriation
Appropriation
Name
Total Appropriation
Amount for recommendation
FY 24-25 Operating Budget Page
Last Budget Action (Date, Resolution)*
1000
30.3462-61.1100 to 61.9992
Salaries & Benefits
Approx
$145,427
$145,427
79 06/11/2024
22979
1000
20.203-61.1100 to 61.9992
Salaries & Benefits
Approx
$65,541
$65,541
119
06/11/2024
22979
1100
55.5238-61.1100 to61.9992
Salaries & Benefits
Approx
$53,143
$53,143
175
06/11/2024
22979
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
RESOLUTION MODIFYING CLASSIFICATION – SALARY SCHEDULE AND WORKFORCE ALLOCATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALINAS that the Classification – Salary Schedule modification is approved to include the classification of Accountant Auditor and the work force allocation for the Community Development, Finance, Library and Community Services is approved to include one and one-half Senior Planners, one Accountant Auditor, and one Park Maintenance Worker over hire.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: APPROVED:
____________________________________ Kimbley Craig, Mayor ATTEST:
______________________________
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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