DATE: June 12, 2018
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ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 2906 AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT (DISTRICT) DIRECTORY OF CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR FY 2018/2019
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This is a companion item to the FY 2019 Final Budget. During the annual budget process, staff reviews the District Salary Ordinance and the Directory of Classification Specifications to determine what changes are needed to align the existing Salary Ordinance with the new budget document. As a result of adopting the District’s FY 2019 Final Budget, changes to the existing Salary Ordinance and the Directory of Classification Specifications are necessary.
At the same time, staff reviews current classification specifications to determine if any changes are necessary. Changes may be a result of adoption of the FY 2019 Final Budget, or may be adjustments to titles, job duties, or requirements to better fit current practice and departmental needs.
This agenda item amends the existing Salary Ordinance and establishes a new Directory of Classification Specifications for FY 2019 to include these changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt an Ordinance amending Salary Ordinance No. 2906 and adopt a Resolution establishing the San Diego Unified Port District Directory of Classification Specifications for FY 2019.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This agenda item has no fiscal impact for FY2019.
Compass Strategic Goals:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
• A Port that the public understands and trusts.
• A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
• A financially sustainable Port that drives job creation and regional economic vitality.
DISCUSSION:
The District Salary Ordinance is used to establish salary and benefits for employees each year. The Salary Ordinance year runs from October 1 through September 30 and is used to administer the District’s compensation plan for its employees. Each year, as part of the budget process, the existing Salary Ordinance is reviewed against any budget changes and the Salary Ordinance is amended to incorporate those changes.
The Directory of Classification Specifications (Directory) contains a list of all the job descriptions in the District. Staff annually reviews the existing Directory to confirm the accuracy of each job description and updates them as needed to meet current practice and departmental needs. A new Directory is established each fiscal year. Attached is a redlined version of the Salary Ordinance and Directory reflecting any changes (Attachment A).
Staff has incorporated changes into the new Directory to reflect the following:
• new job descriptions, including new titles and job duties, due to streamlining departments or reclassification of positions;
• restructuring of duties to reflect new strategic initiatives or reorganization of duties;
• changes to titles for existing job descriptions to better reflect the current structure and duties; and
• minor administrative changes.
The following new classifications are being added to the Directory:
Please note that new classification specifications do not create budgeted positions nor do they appropriate funds for any position. Classification specifications create job descriptions that departments may use to assign and organize work.
The following existing classifications are amended in job title, duties, and/or pay:
Copies of the new and revised Classification Specifications reflecting the proposed changes are attached (Attachment B).
General Counsel’s Comments:
The Office of the General Counsel has reviewed the agenda sheet, ordinance amendment and resolution as presented to it and approves all for form and legality.
Environmental Review:
The proposed Board direction or action, including without limitation, amending the Salary Ordinance and establishing the Directory of Classification Specifications does not constitute a “project” under the definition set forth in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it will not have a potential to result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and is, therefore, not subject to CEQA. No further action under CEQA is required.
In addition, the proposed Board direction or action complies with Section 73 of the Port Act, which allows the Board to fix the salaries of officers and employees by ordinance. The Port Act was enacted by the California Legislature and is consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine. Consequently, the proposed Board direction or action is consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine.
The proposed Board direction or action does not allow for “development,” as defined in Section 30106 of the California Coastal Act, or “new development,” pursuant to Section 1.a. of the District’s Coastal Development Permit Regulations. Therefore, issuance of a Coastal Development Permit or exclusion is not required.
Equal Opportunity Program:
Not applicable.
PREPARED BY:
Eric Lawrence
Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst
Attachment(s):
Attachment A: Salary Ordinance 2906, 2017-2018, and Directory of Classification Specifications, 2018-2019
Attachment B: Updated Classification Specifications