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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/2014 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.M. �O'QALM SA iy a V N R R ro`R..p CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT c �P 4�/PORN DATE: October 15, 2014 Consent Calendar SUBJECT: 2014-2015 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT1 FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Department of Human Resources SUMMARY An amendment to the current fiscal year Allocated and Compensation Plan adds an Assistant City Manager-Engineer (ACM-E) position to the allocated plan. Primarily, the new position will oversee and coordinate a wide range of Measure J capital improvement projects currently underway and forthcoming over the next several years. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt Resolution No. _ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 23559." 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action. STAFF ANALYSIS: With the advent of Measure J in 2011, approximately 75 new capital improvement projects totaling over $35 million have been completed and/or are in various stages of implementation. In future years, Measure J revenues will present continued project opportunities to implement. These of course, are in addition to the regular capital improvements which occur annually throughout the City, from state/federal street programs, the Airport, Waste Water Treatment Plant, other City facilities, etc. Historically, the City organization plan included two Assistant City Manager positions, particularly in the areas of transportation/energy (Streets, Parks, Airport, Co-gen, etc.) and development. However, during the recession — as those positions became vacant — the incumbents were not replaced as a cost savings measure for the General Fund. Z.M ITEM NO. City Council Staff Report October 15, 2014- Page 2 2014-2015 Allocated Position Plan At this time, however, the City is at a critical juncture with regard to gaining ground toward a range of new capital projects which benefit the entire community. Measure J funds have provided the monetary resources to allow these projects to become a reality, however, building organizational capacity making sure they are timely implemented and completed is paramount. The proposed ACM-E position will be uniquely qualified for this task — with an engineering background requirement, and broad supervisory authority, a focused coordination and collaboration among departments, consultants and contractors will be possible. As our current Measure J Special Projects Coordinator will be retiring in an April timeframe, the new ACM-E position will ensure an appropriate transition takes place in a timely and effective fashion. FISCAL IMPACT: This will be a General Fund position at a salary classification range EX3/87 ($156,600- $210,120) plus benefits estimated at approximately 37%. Conversely, a savings of approximately $100,000 (Measure J Funds) will accrue with the retirement of the current Special Projects Coordinator position. Perry M di on es Thompson Director Human Resources Chief of Staff/City Clerk David H. Ready, City r Attachment: Resolution Amendment 1 to Allocated Positions Plan 02 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 23559. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan for positions in the City Service is hereby amended as follows: City Manager Add I Assistant City Manager EX3/87 SECTION 2. The Director of Human Resources is authorized and directed to modify the Fiscal Year Allocated Positions Plan. SECTION 3. The position change approved by this resolution shall be effective on October 15, 2014. Total Authorized positions 2014-2015 (As Adopted) 403.50 Total Authorized positions 2014-2015 (Amendment 1) 404.50 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk 03 Resolution No. Page 2 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. _ is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California 04