HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (8) DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2004
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CHIEF OF POLICE
AMENDMENT#4 -ALLOCATION POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN 2004 - 2005
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment #4 to the Allocated
Positions and Compensation Plan, adopted by Resolution #20974, authorizing the
deletion of one Police Commander position effective December 1, 2004.
SUMMARY:
This requested action would be the fourth amendment to the Allocation Positions and
Compensation Plan for 2004-2005, which would result in the deletion of one police
commander position. The total number of allocation positions for the Police Department
would be reduced by one.
BACKGROUND:
Prior to 1998 the police department's management structure consisted of eight
management staff, including the Chief of Police. There were two Captains; one in charge
Operations Division (Patrol) and the Services Divisions (Administration and Detectives).
There were five police lieutenants' positions. Three of the lieutenants were assigned to
the Operations Divisions as uniformed watch commanders. Two lieutenants were
assigned to the Services Division. One was assigned to Detective Bureau and one was
assigned to Administration.
In 1997, Police Chief Lee Weigel with the approval of city council restructured the police
department's management team. The plan reduced the management staff from eight to
six managers. The plan included maintaining one captain and the creation of four police
commanders, eliminating the lieutenant's positions. The lieutenants were transferred into
the new commanders positions. In 1998 Captain Gary Boswell retired and this position
was converted to a commander.
The police department's current management structure consists of one police chief and
five police commanders. Three of the commanders are uniformed watch commanders
assigned to the Operations Division. One commander is assigned to head the Services
Division and the other commander is assigned to head the Detective Bureau.
This recommendation will again reduce the number of managers, by eliminating one
commander's position. Under this proposal there will be two commanders assigned to
the Operations Division. This proposal will reduce 40 hours of watch commander
coverage per week. That will require that a police sergeant be present in the station for
an additional 40 hours per week to conduct the watch commander's duties reducing
patrol supervision in the field.
It is anticipated that a new management structure will be presented to city council by
early next year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The deletion of one Police Commander position would result in a savings of about
$200,000 annually to the general fund. If the position is replaced by a lieutenant at a
lower pay scale, the net savings will range from $15,000 to $30,000 per year.
GARY J% �RON m
Chief�f lhoke
Approved:
City Manager
Attachment: Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. ,V/13
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT #4 TO THE
ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN,
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 20974.
WHEREAS an Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan was adopted June 9, 2004, for
the 2004-05 fiscal year by Resolution No. 20974; and
WHEREAS the City Council desires to amend said 2004-05 Allocated Positions and
Compensation Plan to delete one Police Commander position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, that
the Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan for positions in the City Service for fiscal year
2004-2005 is hereby amended as follows effective December 1, 2004:
SECTION 1
Department Classification Range (Deletions)
Additions
Total authorized positions as amended through Resolution No. #21093 450.25
Police 001-3010 Police Commander MXP 71 (1.00)
Total authorized positions as amended 449.25
ADOPTED THIS day of 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
By
CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER
REVIEWED & APPROVED AS TO FORM
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