CC 2018-07-24_09e Adopt Ordinance_Personnel Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DEBBIE MALICOAT, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
BY: LISA CHRISTENSEN, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.44.020
(PERSONNEL OFFICER – POWERS AND DUTIES) OF THE ARROYO
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
DATE: JULY 24, 2018
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Adoption of the Ordinance to amend Section 2.44.020 Personnel Officer – Powers and
Duties of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) would alleviate the Council of
administrative duties and allow the City Manager flexibility to update position classification
plans as needed to reflect changes in nomenclature, job requirements, circumstances,
laws or job duties.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There will be cost savings and increased efficiency related to a reduction in staff time
associated with preparing agenda reports.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Section 2.44.020 of
Title 2 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code relating to preparation of position
classification plans by the Personnel Officer.
BACKGROUND:
On June 12, 2018, the City Council introduced an Ordinance, without modification,
amending Section 2.44.020 of the Municipal Code. The proposed Ordinance will amend
the Municipal Code to allow the City Manager to update details of position classifications,
which will streamline the process and provide the City the ability to be more agile and
responsive to changing needs, circumstances, laws and environments. Changes to
salary ranges which have financial impacts would still require City Council approval.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.44.020 (PERSONNEL
OFFICER – POWERS AND DUTIES) OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
JULY 24, 2018
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ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Ordinance is now ready for adoption. The Ordinance will become effective thirty (30)
days after final passage of the Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt the Ordinance;
2. Modify and re-introduce the Ordinance; or
3. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Amending the Ordinance will improve staff efficiency and the ability to be responsive to
the changing needs of the City.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages are identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AMENDING SECTION 2.44.020 OF TITLE 2 OF THE
ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PREPARATION
OF POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLANS BY THE PERSONNEL
OFFICER
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.44 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code establishes the City’s
personnel system; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.44.020 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code designates the
City Manager as the Personnel Officer and sets forth the powers and duties of the
Personnel Officer; and
WHEREAS, Subsection C of Section 2.44.020 provides that the City Manager shall
prepare position classification plans and that the plans and any revisions thereto shall
become effective upon approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City has approved position classification plans; and
WHEREAS, while the City Council is responsible for determining policies, budgets and
staffing levels, the City Manager is responsible for the day to day operations and
administration of the City; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to allow the City Manager to make
revisions to the position classification plans without requiring the approval of the City
Council, which will streamline the process and provide the City the ability to be more
responsive to the changing needs of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande as follows:
SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by
this reference.
SECTION 2: Subsection 2.44.020.C of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
C. Prepare position classification plans including class specifications and revisions
of the plans; and
SECTION 3: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of
this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unlawful, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause thereof, irrespective of the fact
that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause
be declared unconstitutional.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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SECTION 4: A summary of this Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper
published and circulated in the City of Arroyo Grande at least five (5) days prior to the
City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. A certified
copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City
Clerk. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption of the Ordinance, the summary with the
names of those City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance shall be
published again, and the City Clerk shall post a certified copy of the full text of such
adopted Ordinance.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30)
days after its adoption.
On motion of Council Member _________, seconded by Council Member _________,
and on the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this ______ day of __________, 2018.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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JIM HILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
JAMES A. BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HEATHER K. WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY
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