REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SUMEET MAHLI, Director
Personnel Services Department
BY: VANESSA PERALES, Human Resources Manager
Personnel Services Department
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Adopting the Sixth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 14, Unit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) by adding the new classification and providing a monthly salary step plan range for Clinic Manager, effective November 6, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council adopt the Sixth Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 effective November 6, 2023, to amend Exhibit 14, Unit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) by adding the new classification and providing a monthly salary step plan range for Clinic Manager in the new Animal Center Department.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 14, 2023, Council approved actions pertaining to the creation of the Animal Center within the City of Fresno, including adding 77 positions to staff the center. At that time, the City advised Council that Personnel Services Staff in collaboration with the Animal Center would continue to return to Council to recommend the addition of new Animal Center focused job classifications, positions, and respective salary ranges in order to adequately recruit and fill positions at the Center. Subsequently, Council approved the addition of two new classifications for Animal Programs Coordinator and Registered Veterinary Technician on September 28, 2023; and seven new classifications for Animal Care Specialist I/II/Senior, Animal Services Representative I/II/Senior and Animal Center Supervisor on October 19, 2023.
Adopting the Sixth Amendment to the Salary Resolution will result in the creation of a new classification and monthly salary step plan range for Clinic Manager.
This action will not require additional funding or an increase in total positions to the Animal Center Department. The City has provided notice to the respective bargaining unit and will follow the meet and confer process where applicable.
BACKGROUND
On September 14, 2023, Council approved actions pertaining to the creation of the Animal Center within the City of Fresno, including adding 77 positions to staff the center. At that time, the City advised Council that Personnel Services Staff in collaboration with the Animal Center would continue to return to Council to recommend the addition of new Animal Center focused job classifications, positions, and respective salary ranges in order to adequately recruit and fill positions at the Center. On September 28, 2023, Council approved the addition of two new classifications recommended for Animal Programs Coordinator and Registered Veterinary Technician. On October 19, 2023, Council approved the addition of seven new classifications recommended for Animal Care Specialist I/II/Senior, Animal Services Representative I/II/Senior and Animal Center Supervisor.
In continued collaboration with the Animal Center Department, an additional new classification is recommended as follows.
Exhibit 14, Unit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA)
• Add the new classification of Clinic Manager. This new classification will be focused on the supervision and oversight of veterinary medical processes including ordering controlled substances for animal care and carrying out the Veterinarians directives.
o Clinic Manager monthly salary will be set at Step A - Step I: $7,196 - $8,766.
The City has provided notice to the respective bargaining unit and will follow the meet and confer process where applicable.
The City Attorney’s Office has approved the Sixth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 this item does not qualify as a “project” and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act requirements
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not implicated because this item does not involve public contracting or bidding with the City of Fresno.
FISCAL IMPACT
Amending Exhibit 14 will not require additional appropriations.
Attachments:
Resolution: Sixth Amendment to FY24 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183
Salary Tables: Sixth Amendment to FY24 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 - Redline
Salary Tables: Sixth Amendment to FY24 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 - Final