HomeMy Public PortalAbout14-028RESOLUTION NO. 14-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY
REINSTATING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR THE
PLANNING MANAGER POSITION
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is authorized and directed under
provisions of Sections 2797.1 and 2797.3 of the Carson Municipal Code to prepare and
recommend position classification and compensation plans, after consultation with the
affected Department Directors, which becomes effective upon approval by the City Council.
WHEREAS, Rule III of the City of Carson Personnel Rules provides that modification to
the classification plan, embodied in Resolution No. 77-111, shall be made only after the
Director of Human Resources consults with the affected Department Directors and affected
recognized employee organizations.
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Officer, acting in lieu of the Director of Human
Resources, has consulted with the affected parties concerning this classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The reinstatement of a Planning Manager position is hereby approved
effective March 19, 2014.
Section 3. The class specification for Planning Manager, Salary Range 171 —
S8,627.00 -$11,009.00, assigned to the Association of Management Employees, is hereby
adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of MARCH, 2014.
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MAYOR JIM DEAR
AT=TEST:
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CITY CLERK DONESIA L. CAUSE, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTO Y
Resolution No. 14-028
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
I, Donesia L. Gause, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council is five; that the foregoing resolution, being
Resolution No. 14-028 was duly and regularly adopted by said Council at a regular meeting duly
and regularly held on the 18th of March, 2014, and that the same was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Dear, Santarina, Gipson, Davis -Holmes and Robles
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Clerk Donesia L. Gause, CMC
City of Carson
Report to Mayor and City Council
March 18, 2014
New Business Consent
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 14-028 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REINSTATING THE CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICAT ON AND TITLE OF PLANNING MANAGER
Submitted by Bob Blackwood Ap ve b Jacquelyn Acosta
Interim Human Resources Officer Ac g City Manager
I. SUMMARY
In 2009, the City Council amended the Classification Plan to create the
classification of Planning Officer which replaced the existing Planning Manager
classification. Associated with that action was establishing the salary for the
Planning Officer position at range 172 in the Unclassifed Management
Employees' Unit. Following the recent resignation of the Planning Officer, the
City has reviewed the Planning Division's staffing needs and determined it
appropriate to reestablish the Planning Manager classification and establish the
salary at range 171 ($8,627 - $11,009) in the Association of Management
Employees (AME) Unit.
II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 14-028, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY
REINSTATING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION OF PLANNING
MANAGER AND REMOVING THE POSITION OF PLANNING OFFICER
FROM THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN."
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE any other action deemed appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
In accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, classification specifications (class
specs), must be adopted by the City Council in order to establish the essential job
duties, knowledge, skills and abilities and qualification guidelines that are required
for each position. As there is no incumbent in the Planning Officer position, the
essential functions and duties of the reinstated Planning Manager classification, as
well as the lower salary range, will be used for recruitment.
The Planning Manager position is responsible for managing one or more major
programs of the Planning Division of the Community Development Department
and is responsible for the supervision, training and evaluation of subordinate staff.
City of Carson Report to Mayor and City Council
March 18, 2014
V. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this item were included in the FY 2013/14 budget at the higher Planning
Officer range, therefore, if the position is approved, the difference in the annual
salaries will only be $108.00; this is because of severe compression caused by the
2.4% COLA given to AME employees in 2010, which was not given to
Unclassified employees. However, additional savings of approximately $5,313.00
will result from the lesser benefits currently afforded under the AME MOU as
compared to the benefits afforded under the Unclassified Resolution of Benefits.
In actuality, the immediate savings will be greater due to the fact that the former
incumbent employee was at. Step F and it is likely the new hire will be hired at a
lower step on the new salary range.
VL EXHIBITS
1. Resolution No. 14-028 (pgs. 3-4)
2. Class Specification — Planning Manager (pgs. 5-6)
3. Class Specification — Planning Officer (pgs. 7-8)
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Reviewed bv:
Bob Blackwood, Interim Human Resources Officer
City Clerk
City Treasurer
Administrative Services
Public Works
Community Development
Community Services
Action taken by City Council
Date Action
RESOLUTION NO. 14-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY
REINSTATING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR THE
PLANNING MANAGER POSITION
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is authorized and directed under
provisions of Sections 2797.1 and 2797.3 of the Carson Municipal Code to prepare and
recommend position classification and compensation plans, after consultation with the
affected Department Directors, which becomes effective upon approval by the City Council.
WHEREAS, Rule III of the City of Carson Personnel Rules provides that modification to
the classification plan, embodied in Resolution No. 77-111, shall be made only after the
Director of Human Resources consults with the affected Department Directors and affected
recognized employee organizations.
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Officer, acting in lieu of the Director of Human
Resources, has consulted with the affected parties concerning this classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The reinstatement of a Planning Manager position is hereby approved
effective March 19, 2014.
Section 3. The class specification for Planning Manager, Salary Range 171 —
$8,627.00 -$11,009.00, assigned to the Association of Management Employees, is hereby
adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18`h day of MARCH, 2014.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK DONESIA L. CAUSE, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
nibit No. i
MAYOR JIM DEAR
RESOLUTION NO. 14-028
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON
I, Donesia Gause, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 14-028
was duly and regularly adopted by said City at a regular meeting duly and regularly held on the
181h day of March 2014, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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City Clerk
CITY OF CARSON City Council Reso No. 89-865
14-028
Class Specification Bargaining Unit: W asl,assAed
AME FLSA: Exempt
PLANNING OF I M MANAGER
Job Summary:
Under general direction, to manage the strategic and land use planning programs of the
Economic Development Work Group.
_Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work
assignments.)
1. Manages complex long-term development projects as assigned by theramal
MaRagerDirector.
2. Leads major City policy initiatives such as sustainable building and development standards,
affordable housing strategy, and urban design.
3. Advises the City Council, City Manager and GeaeralManager-Director on Federal, State,
and regional legislative issues affecting Carson planning and development.
4. Executes City and Rede oe!ep ,n�eRt
Successor Agency responsibilities under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
5. Plans, organizes, directs and manages the City's planning services involving current and/or
advanced planning and zoning or special programs.
6. Conducts investigations and/or research to determine the need for new ordinances.
7. Compiles material and prepares staff reports for Council, Boards, and/or Commissions.
8. Supervises the preparation of regulations.
9. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with community agencies and
organizations concerned with planning operations.
10. Prepares program budget and monitors budget expenditures.
11. Establishes standards of performance and analyzes productive output in order to disclose
areas needing improvement and to forecast future requirements for personnel, supplies,
services, and equipment.
12. Prepares correspondence and reports including city regulations pertaining to planning and
zoning.
13. Supervises, trains, evaluates, and/or disciplines personnel.
14. Provides information to and consults with the public and other agencies.
15. Serves on primary emergency response team in case of emergency or disaster in a position
assigned by the City Emergency Plan.
16. Confers with a variety of staff members to provide information, answer questions, resolve
issues and coordinate activities involving planning and zoning.
17. Performs related duties as required.
Qualification Guidelines:
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as
follows:
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in planning or related field and five (5) years of full-time paid professional
experience in planning, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or manager capacity.
Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Exhibit No. 2 A.5
City of Carson Page 2 of 2
Planning 9ffiserManager
Knowledge of:
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Federal, State and local regulations concerning planning and zoning.
• Office practices and procedures.
• General record keeping practices.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Principles and practices of supervision and management.
• Principles and practices covering current and advanced planning and zoning.
• Principles of economics, statistics, and sociology.
• Grant-in-aid programs as they relate to planning.
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Skill and/or Ability to:
• Efficiently and effectively manage the operation of the Planning Division.
• Analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Develop and implement a program budget.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare grammatically correct, concise reports.
• Supervise and direct the day-to-day activity of staff personnel.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Understand and work within the scope of authority.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
Plan and organize work.
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
License:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Employees in this classification will be
enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program
which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Employee accommodations'for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-
case basis. Positions in this class normally:
• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small
objects.
• Are subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Use a personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Are required to attend period evening meetings and/or travel within and out of City
boundaries for office business.
• Are required to work evenings and/or weekends.
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CITY OF CARSON
Class Specification
PLANNING OFFICER
City Council Reso No. 09-065
Bargaining Unit: Unclassified
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary:
Under general direction, to manage the strategic and land use planning programs of the
Economic Development Work Group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work
assignments.)
1. Manages complex long-term development projects as assigned by the General Manager.
2. Leads major City policy initiatives such as sustainable building and development standards,
affordable housing strategy, and urban design.
3. Advises the City Council, City Manager and General Manager on Federal, State, and
regional legislative issues affecting Carson planning and development.
4. Executes City and Redevelopment Agency responsibilities under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
5. Plans, organizes, directs and manages the City's planning services involving current and/or
advanced planning and zoning or special programs.
6. Conducts investigations and/or research to determine the need for new ordinances.
7. Compiles material and prepares staff reports for Council, Boards, and/or Commissions.
8. Supervises the preparation of regulations.
9. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with community agencies and
organizations concerned with planning operations.
10. Prepares program budget and monitors budget expenditures.
11. Establishes standards of performance and analyzes productive output in order to disclose
areas needing improvement and to forecast future requirements for personnel, supplies,
services, and equipment.
12. Prepares correspondence and reports including city regulations pertaining to planning and
zoning.
13. Supervises, trains, evaluates, and/or disciplines personnel.
14. Provides information to and consults with the public and other agencies.
15. Serves on primary emergency response team in case of emergency or disaster in a position
assigned by the City Emergency Plan.
16. Confers with a variety of staff members to provide information, answer questions, resolve
issues and coordinate activities involving planning and zoning.
17. Performs related duties as required.
Qualification Guidelines:
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as
follows:
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in planning or related field and five (5) years of full-time paid professional
experience in planning, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or manager capacity.
Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Exhibit No. 3
City of Carson Page 2 of 2
Planning Officer
Knowledge of:
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Federal, State and local regulations concerning planning and zoning.
• Office practices and procedures.
• General record keeping practices.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Principles and practices of supervision and management.
• Principles and practices covering current and advanced planning and zoning.
• Principles of economics, statistics, and sociology.
• Grant-in-aid programs as they relate to planning.
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Skill and/or Ability to:
• Efficiently and effectively manage the operation of the Planning Division.
• Analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Develop and implement a program budget.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare grammatically correct, concise reports.
• Supervise and direct the day-to-day activity of staff personnel.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Understand and work within the scope of authority.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
Plan and organize work.
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
License:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Employees in this classification will be
enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program
which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-
case basis. Positions in this class normally:
• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands
objects.
• Are subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Use a personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Are required to attend period evening meetings and/or
boundaries for office business.
• Are required to work evenings and/or weekends.
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