REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt Resolutions (1) Amending the Salary Table to Update Four Library Classification Pay Rates to Comply with CalPERS Requirements and (2) Amending the Salary Resolution and the Civil Service Rules and Regulations to Add Provisions for Term Limited Employment
Report
BACKGROUND
CalPERS requires that employees in casual classifications be paid at a rate that is within the pay range for the performance and work functions of the equivalent regular classification. There are four casual Library classifications with pay rates that must be updated to comply with this CalPERS requirement.
Additionally, the City has been working to develop a term limited class of employment that would enable the City to hire regular benefited employees on an at-will basis for a specific time period to assist with limited duration projects and cyclical workload peaks. The City's proposed term limited employment practices have been reviewed with and agreed to by the bargaining units. Changes to the salary resolution and the Civil Service Rules are necessary to implement the term limited employment program.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies, Goal 7.3D: Maintain a quality work force, consistent with state and federal laws, City Charter, and adopted polices in order to assure that City services are provided in an effective, efficient, and high quality manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b) (5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
DISCUSSION
Changes to Salary Schedule for Casual Library Positions
Employees hired in Temporary/Casual classifications are not typically enrolled into CalPERS membership. However, in situations whe...
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