REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Amend the Salary Table of the Salary Resolution to Add the Newly Established Classification of Part Time Meter Reader and to Increase the Pay Range of the Golf Operations Manager Classification
Report
BACKGROUND
This report recommends amending the Salary Table of the City's Salary Resolution to add the newly established classification of Part Time Meter Reader and to increase the pay range of the Golf Operations Manager classification.
EXISTING POLICY
Section 1104, Pay Plan, of the City Charter states that amendments to the pay schedule may be adopted from time to time by the City Council upon the recommendation of the City Manager.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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DISCUSSION
Part Time Meter Reader
The Department of Finance (Finance) requested the Department of Human Resources create the classification of Part Time Meter Reader. This classification is in addition to the full time Meter Reader classification that currently exists. Finance requested this new classification due to an increased use of technology in completing the essential job functions. Aspects of the position have become more automated requiring less staff time to complete the meter reading duties, allowing the department to reduce its need for full time employees. Both the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the Sunnyvale Employee Association (SEA) were provided notice and an opportunity to comment on the proposed Part Time Meter Reader classification.
Golf Operations Manager
On August 8, 2014, a request for a salary study was received by the Office of the City Manager from the Department of Public Works (DPW). The request was to review the compensation of the Golf Operations Manager classification in relationship to the increase in responsibilities the classification has been assigned due to the elimination of other management positions in the Golf Program. DPW eliminated two of the three management positions in the Golf Program to...
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