REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Classification Plan and the City's Salary Resolution to Update the Schedule of Pay to Add the Classification of Superintendent of Libraries.
Report
BACKGROUND
This report recommends amending the Classification Plan and the City's Salary Resolution to update the schedule of pay to add the newly established classification of Superintendent of Libraries.
EXISTING POLICY
Section 1103, entitled Classification, of the City Charter states that additions or changes to the classification plan may be adopted from time to time by the City Council upon the recommendation of the City Manager.
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
In 2018, the Office of the City Manager approved a classification and compensation study request from the Department of Library and Community Services (LCS) to review a new classification of Superintendent of Libraries. Staff conducted a classification and compensation study that included a review of internal management reporting relationships, responsibilities, and associated salaries.
The proposed Superintendent of Libraries will be responsible for developing and implementing the workplan for the Library. Similar to the level of responsibility assigned to the Superintendent of Community Services, the Superintendent of Libraries plans, organizes and directs Library activities including the development of programs and services; directs, oversees and participates in the development of the Library work plan; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow; and reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures. The Superintendent of Libraries c...
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