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Home My WebLink About11/17/1992, C-5 - SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS IIIry�Iy�III�IIII�IIII IIMEETING DATE: Cll of San ..AI5 QBI$pO November 17 1992 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT " NUMBER: '/J-,' FROM: Ann McPike, Personnel Directorlo- SUBJECT: Salary Adjustments for Appointed Officials CAO RECOMMENDATIONS: (A) Adopt resolution adjusting annual salary for the City Administrative Officer (B) Adopt resolution adjusting annual salary for the City Attorney BACKGROUND: In accordance with the Managerial Compensation Plan for Appointed Officials and for Certain Management Personnel, Resolution No. 6604 (1989 Series), the City Council is authorized to approve annual salary adjustments for appointed employees commencing April 1992 through March of 1993. The City's compensation plan for the appointed officials as well as all management positions is based on performance. Performance evaluations were conducted for the appointed officials in closed session on June 8, 1992. As part of that evaluation process Council determined appropriate salary adjustments. Those adjustments were originally scheduled for formal adoption by the Council at their June 30, 1992 regular meeting. Since the City was in the midst of salary negotiations with the General Employee Unit, SLOCEA, and since it was unclear at that time what action the state would be taking, it was determined that the appointed official salary adjustments should be placed on hold. An exception, the salary for the City Clerk was adjusted in September of 1992 since the former City Clerk was resigning and entitled to a salary adjustment from April of 1992 until her effective date of resignation. The Council went ahead and retroactively adjusted her salary at the same time they approved her interim work assignment. Council approved a two year compensation package for SLOCEA in late August, 1992. Consistent with the Council's current policy and contractual obligations to honor its negotiated agreements with City employees, the adjustments to Appointed Officials' salaries is appropriate at this time. As directed by the Council following its closed session of June 8, 1992, staff is presenting the following salary adjustments: CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Council has recommended a 3% increase for the CAO based upon performance and the provisions of the Compensation Plan. An alternative the Council could 101111IVIINIIII11111 ll�jj� city Of San ; S OBISPO INNO 1d; COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Page 2 consider acceptable to the CAO is to grant a 2 1/2% salary increase consistent with the salary increase received by the SLOCEA for 1992-93. This represents an increase in salary from $7,300 to $7,483 per month and is reflected in the attached resolution, though the Council could change it back to the original 3% or $7520 per month. This resolution supersedes Resolution No. 6993 (1991 Series). Resolution 6198 (1987 Series), Employment Agreement, remains in full force and effect, with the following modification: "In the event Mr. Dunn's employment is terminated by the Council, ora majority of the Counci/request his resignation, during such time that he is willing and able to perform the duties of City Administrative Officer, the City agrees to pay him a lump sum cash payment equal to six (6) months compensation (salary and all appointed officials' fringe benefits). Should Mr. Dunn obtain employment during the six (6) month period following termination, he shall reimburse the City proportionately." The language appearing in italics is an addition to the severance provision that is currently in force having been adopted by Council in 1987. CITY ATTORNEY The current monthly salary of $6,300 shall be increased to $6,575 effective April 9, 1992 for the City Attorney. This represents a 4.3% increase which is in keeping with Council action in April of 1992 that recognized that the salary range for City Attorney was considerably lower than those for other San Luis Obispo management positions when compared to our survey cities. This resolution supersedes Resolution No. 6994 (1991 Series). Resolution No. 6689 (1989 Series) employment agreement, remains in full force and effect with the following modification: "In the event Mr. Jorgensen's employment is terminated by the Council, or a majority of the Council request his resignation, during such time that he is willing and able to perform the duties of the City Attorney, the City agrees to pay him a lump sum cash payment equal to six (6) months compensation (salary and all appointed officials fringe benefits). Should Mr. Jorgensen obtain employment during the six (6) month period following termination, he shall reimburse the City proportionately." N °1��►��illllllllp° �@III city of San ' S OBISpo COUNCIL AGENDA REART Page 3 This represents an increase to six (6) months from the previous agreement of four (4) months severance pay bringing the City Attorney's agreement in line with the six month provisions for the CAO and the recently appointed City Clerk. The phrase in italics, as for the CAO, is new wording and appears in all three appointed officials' agreements. All benefits and rights included in the Managerial Compensation Plan, Resolution No. 6604 (1989 Series), shall remain in effect. It is important to note that annual salary adjustments are still in effect throughout the organization by virtue of contracts negotiated with all employee associations. Thus, the Council's recommended increases are consistent with and in many cases less than, other negotiated adjustments. If, however, citywide salary "freezes" or "rollbacks" are eventually identified as components of a plan adopted to further reduce personnel costs, the salaries of the CAO, City Attorney, and management team members could be modified consistent with those plans. However, it is recommended that moderate salary adjustments be implemented at this time in order to maintain compensation levels consistent with the marketplace. FISCAL IMPACT: I The total cost for these changes is approximately $7,425 effective April 8, 1992 through FY1992-93 and is available in the Departmental budgets. RECOMMENDATIONS: Adopt resolutions adjusting salaries for the appointed positions of City Administrative Officer and City Attorney. These adjustments are in accordance with previously adopted resolutions that establish the City's Managerial Compensation Plan that applies to Appointed Officials. i I AM:slt ATTACHMENTS: Resolution - City Administrative Officer Compensation Resolution - City Attorney Compensation /` ja� ,�_ i RESOLUTION N0. (1992 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADJUSTING COMPENSATION. FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER WHEREAS, the City Council establishes the salary range for, among other positions, the:City. "Administrative Officer in the Managerial Compensation Plan for Appointed Officials etai. (Resolution. N6:..8015-- 1992 Series); and 144EREAS, by Resolution No. 6198 0 987 Series), the City Council appointed John.Dunn-as City Administrative Officer; and WHEREAS, the City Council has evaluated compensation factors for the City Administrative: "Offic6t undeut6ction 2 ofthe Managerial Compensation.Plan for Appointed Officials et-.al. (Resol(itiorp ' !No. 6604= 1989 Series); and WHEREAS, by Resolution.No. 6993 - 1991 Series, the City Council established compensation for"City Administrative Officer John Dunn. NOW,.THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows, . -SECTION 1. Effective.April 9, 1.992, the City Administrative Officer's salary shall increase from) 47;300 per month to $7,483 per month. SECTION,2. All other compensation and benefits afforded the.City Administrative Officer under. the Appointed Officials Compensation Plan (Resolution No. 6604 - 1989 Series), and the 'City -Administrative Officer Employment Agreement (Resolution No. 6198 - 1987 Series) not.supersededi .- by`the,atiove, shall remain in full force and effect with the following modifications: In the event:Mr,..' Dunn's_employment is terminated by the Council, or a majority. of the Council request his resignations: r - during such time that he is willing and able to perform the duties of City Administrative Officer;,.the 'Cityagrees'.to pay him a lump sum cash payment equal to six (6) months compensation (salaryand allap'pointW officials' fringe benefits). Should Mr. Dunn obtain employment during the MR.(6).month, period'.follovving•termination, he shall reimburse the City proportionately: �' SECTION 3. The City Council shall evaluate the performance of the City Administrative Officer Resolution No. (1992 Series) Page 2 annually. On motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1992. MAYOR RON DUNIN ATTEST: PAM VOGES, CITY CLERK APPROVED: City dministrative Officer City Attbmey Finance Director Personnel Director So: RESOLUTION NO. 0 992 Series) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADJUSTING COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY WHEREAS,the City Council establishes the salary range for, among other pot itions,',the.City Attotney'n the Managerial Compensation Plan for Appointed Officials et.al-. (Resolution Nb.-8015 1992 Series); and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 6689 (1989. Series), the City Council appointed JeffJorgensen as City Attomey; and WHEREAS, the City Council has evaluated compensation factors for the City Attorney under Section 2 of the Managerial Compensation Plan for Appointed Officials et.al. (Resolution No: 6604:= 198-9.Series); and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 6994 - 1991 Series, the City Council established compensation 'for City Attorney Jeff Jorgensen. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Effective April 9, 1992, the City Attorney's salary shall increase from $6;300'per month to $6,675 per month. SECTION 2. All other compensation and benefits afforded the City Attorney under the+ .Appointed Officials Compensation Plan (Resolution No. 6604 - 1989 Series), and the City Atforney Employment. Agreement (Resolution No. 6689 - 1989 Series) not superseded by the above, shall remain in full `force and effect with the following modifications: In the event Mr. Joegensen's . employment is terminated by the Council, or a majority of the Council request his resignation duiingi such.time that he is willing and able to perform the duties of City Attorney, the City agrees to pay him, ailurnp,sum cash payment equal to six (6) months compensation (salary and all appointed officials' fringe benefits),. Should Mr. Jorgensen obtain employment during the six (6) month period follow(ng - termination, he shall reimburse the City proportionately. SECTION 3. The City Council shall evaluate the performance of the City Attorney annually. . I 'On motion of _ _ _ , seconded by Cs Resolution No. 11992 Series) Page 2 and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of , 1992. MAYOR RON DUNIN ATTEST: PAM VOGES, CITY CLERK • • • • • • • • • • APPROVED: '�; Ci Administrative Officer City Attorney V F ance Director Qua ��. ersonnel Director .e:o. . L?Zk - MEETING AGEWDA TE l7 9 -L ITEM# �o To:- U Fr - - Council CDD DIP, CAo, FIN.DIP, ❑' FIRE CHMF 10. FWDIX 1• CLIItx' ORIG it M ❑ POLICE ❑ GMT:TF 7 [Ji REC D �. IR CREQpFjLE; ❑.N7LD TO: Mayor _ _ Ron Dunin Councii--members Pinard; Rap_ pa;- Reiss,_ and Roa _ _ ..... d cif ' FROM: Lynn. Block. -.Adminis_trator pl�c'fTG E - DATE: November. 16; 1992 City Cit . dffical Compensation RE: : . The Business Im rOvement Association would like to express p concern over'.tYie proposed compensation program foz the City Admnistratve. ,Offeer and City Attorney: Given the current City fiscal crisis, the _rational for .:prposi ong pay and benefit increases for- any_ City staff seems counterproductive to maintaining the. vital City se-r iees;. During recent City Council meetings; staff expressed the dire;, situaton -that the City will face over the next several •montkis- due .to 'decreasing revenues: Given this economic condition, ;pay increases seem to decrease the ability_ of the City_ to .maintain other:'.necessary programs. As .representatives of thedowntown- .busness. communty whohay..e:._. experienced salary decreases over thepast several years, we;. can not support this recommendation. . ; The inelus din of benefits such as the tix month severance_,c,la_use make this proposal more unacceptable. While the perceived jobi. security at, P#-Y- Hall among the employees is of concern, dueto the potential. threat of .lay=offs, we question the justification ' for proposng.aalary° increases: If the, ;iustIfication for the managerial .level salary compensation is based.-;on_ 'step ncreases received. .by all City employees; :it., wouldseem;that- the entire City- compensation- Program m would_;'•need. to be recgnsider due to the given budget constraints.-- g onstr-amts._ . The budget situation, as you know,. will impact al- aspects -;of the commun ty:;�We would ask that you give these ram f cat ons serious thoughtbefore any salary increases are considered. Our lack. of• suppgrt_ for- this compensation package is no, _. - reflection on the City Administrative staff. We would. strongly urge the Cit y �Council to prioritize spending before any salary. increases :are granted r , NQW A. 1992 r CSN CLl�lt, PO Bai1V2•San LA&&Qhv •G4.93906.805MI4286 - _ _ - _ stip Lu�os+see.ca