HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2016-44 - Principal Planner From 135 to 131CITY OF PALM DESERT
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
2016- 44 amending Resolution 2016-09, allocated
classifications, authorized positions and salary ranges for.the
period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, to reflect the revision
of Principal Planner salary to a lower grade.
SUBMITTED BY: Lori Carney, Human Resources Manager
DATE: May 26, 2016
CONTENTS: Resolution No. 2016- 44
Recommendation:
Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016 - 44 amending
Resolution 2016-09, allocated classifications, authorized positions and
salary ranges for the period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, to reflect the
revision of Principal Planner salary to a lower grade.
Executive Summarv:
As positions are vacated, staff reviews each vacancy to determine the
appropriateness of filling the position and to identify opportunities to
reduce salaries prior to recruitment. The recent vacancy in the Principal
Planner position was evaluated and restructured into a lower pay -range.
Staff reviewed the salary and adjusted it into a lower salary grade based
on a review of similar positions in other local cities and with due regard to
internal equities within the City's salary structure. This change represents
approximately a 10% reduction in the approved salary range.
Staff Report
Amend Salary Resolution
May 26, 2016
Page 2 of 2
2016-09 — revised Principal Planner Salary Grade
Staff recommends the following change:
Position: From Grade: To Grade:
Principal Planner 135 131
Fiscal Analvsis:
These changes will result in an overall savings of approximately $11,841
in salary and benefits for FY 15/16, and up to $40,000 in savings in FY
16/17.
;Submit by:
on Car y,
Human Resources Manager
Approval:
''O6
Ju in cCarthy, Interim ' Manager
Reviewed:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF RESOLUTION NO.
2016-09, SALARY SCHEDULE, SALARY RANGES, AND ALLOCATED
CLASSIFICATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has hereto established salary schedules,
ranges, and allocated classifications and desires to modify and amend that system; and,
WHEREAS, the recommended staffing change was identified to recognize the
reduction of salary grade for the Principal Planner position;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, that Sections I of Resolution No. 2016-09 be amended as follows:
SECTION I - SALARY SCHEDULE, RANGES & ALLOCATED CLASSIFICATIONS
Community Development:
Delete:
AUTHORIZED
POSITION NO. CLASSIFICATION GRADE POSITIONS
447020075 Principal Planner 135 1
Resolution 2016- 44
ADD (replace with):
AUTHORIZED
POSITION NO
447020075
- Salary Resolution Amendment
CLASSIFICATION
Principal Planner
GRADE POSITIONS
131 1
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this
26th day of May , 2016 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT