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Home My WebLink About2007/03/27 Item 6 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~\ljf:. CITY OF -~ CHULA VISTA ! MARCH 27, 2007, Item~ ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF AN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER POSITION IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ORDINANCE AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 TO ESTABLISH THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SUBMITTED BY: / INTERIM CITY MANAGER if , 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO D BACKGROUND Given the recent departure of two Assistant City Managers and the critical importance of several high profile and complex City economic development projects currently underway, particularly the Gaylord negotiations and other proposed Bayfront development and the University Project, internal staffing changes are being recommended to facilitate a seamless continuation of these projects in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the Resolution and Ordinance and thereby: . Reclassify one vacant Assistant City Manager position in the City Manager's Office downward to Economic Development Officer . Create the unclassified, at-will position of Economic Development Officer with an annual E-step salary of$157,225 in the Senior Management group BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable. 6-1 MARCH 27, 2007 Item~ Page 2 of2 DISCUSSION The redevelopment of the Chula Vista Bayfront and development of the University site represent two of the largest and most complex planning and development efforts ever undertaken by the City. These projects are the cornerstones of the continuing efforts underway citywide to enhance the City's social and economic vitality. Both projects are at critical junctures and require focused and experienced leadership if they are to succeed. Given the recent departures of the Assistant City Manager previously assigned to these high profile projects and of the Assistant City Manager over development services, it is recommended that one of the Assistant City Manager positions be reclassified down to a new, at-will classification of Economic Development Officer. Denny Stone, the City's current Acting Assistant Director of Community Development, would then be appointed to this position. No one would be appointed to replace Mr. Stone in Community Development for at least the remainder of the current fiscal year. The Economic Development Officer position will report directly to the City Manager and initially be assigned primary responsibility for the Gaylord negotiations and other proposed Bayfront development and for the University Project. Since the position would not have the same citywide management responsibilities assigned to the previous Assistant City Manager, even greater focus and attention could be placed on the delivery of these important projects. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section I 8704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to this decision. FISCAL IMP ACT The proposed reclassification will result m an annual General Fund savmgs of approximately $51,000. Prepared by: Jim Thomson, Interim City Manager 6-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2007- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF AN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER POSITION IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER WHEREAS, given the recent departure of two Assistant City Managers and the critical importance of several high profile and complex City economic development projects currently underway, particularly the Gaylord negotiations and other proposed Bayfront development and the University Project, internal staffing changes are being recommended to facilitate a seamless continuation of these projects in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible; and WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the Chula Vista Bayfront and development of the University site represent two of the largest and most complex planning and development efforts ever undertaken by the City; and WHEREAS, these projects are the cornerstones of the continuing efforts underway citywide to enhance the City's social and economic vitality; and WHEREAS, both projects are at critical junctures and require focused and experienced leadership if they are to succeed; and WHEREAS, given the recent departures of the Assistant City Manager previously assigned to these high profile projects and of the Assistant City Manager over development services, it is recommended that one of the Assistant City Manager positions be reclassified down to a new, at-will classification of Economic Development Officer; WHEREAS, Denny Stone, the City's current Acting Assistant Director of Community Development, would then be appointed to this position; and WHEREAS, no one would be appointed to replace Mr. Stone in Community Development for at least the remainder of the current fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Officer position will report directly to the City Manager and initially be assigned primary responsibility for the Gaylord negotiations and other proposed Bayfront development and for the University Project; and WHEREAS, since the position would not have the same citywide management responsibilities assigned to the previous Assistant City Manager, even greater focus and attention could be placed on the delivery of these important projects; and 6-3 Resolution No. 2007- Page 2 WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve the Resolution and reclassify one vacant Assistant City Manager position in the City Manager's Office downward to Economic Development Officer; and WHEREAS, the proposed reclassification will result in an annual General Fund savings of approximately $51,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby authorize the reclassification of an Assistant City Manager position in the City Manager's Office to Economic Development Officer, with an annual E-step salary of $157,225 in the Senior Management group. Presented by Approved as to form by ~'W~~~~\\ Ann Moore City Attorney Jim Thomson Interim City Manager H:\Attorney\Final Resos\20Q7\3 27 07\Econ Dev Officer_03-27-07.dOC 6-4 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS WHEREAS, the Charter Section 500(a) requires that all new unclassified management level positions be adopted by ordinance and a four-fifths vote of the Council; and WHEREAS, all unclassified positions established within the City of Chula Vista are set forth in Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.05.010; and WHEREAS, currently within the City Manager's Office, there are two unclassified positions of Assistant City Manager; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista to reclassify one vacant Assistant City Manager position in the City Manager's Office downward to Economic Development Officer, and to formally codify the position of Economic Development Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I: That Section 2.05.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.10 Unclassified positions established. In addition to those unclassified positions specifically delineated in Section 500 of the Charter of the City, there are established the unclassified positions entitled Administrative Services Manager, Advanced Planning Manager, Animal Control Manager, Assistant Chief of Police, Assistant Director of Budget and Analysis, Assistant Director of Building and Housing, Assistant Director of Community Development, Assistant Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Assistant Director of Planning, Assistant Director of Public Works and Operations, Assistant Director of Recreation, Assistant Library Director, California Border Alliance Group (CBAG) Administrative Analyst I, CBAG Administrative Analyst II, CBAG Budget Manager, CBAG Deputy Executive Director, CBAG Director of San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center (SD LECC), CBAG Executive Assistant, CBAG Executive Director, CBAG Graphics DesignerlWebmaster, CBAG Management Assistant, CBAG Methamphetamine Strike Force Coordinator, CBAG Network Administrator I, CBAG Network Administrator Ordinance No. II, CBAG Network Manager, CBAG Program Analyst, CBAG Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Network Engineer, Chief Learning Officer, Chief of Staff, Coastal/Environmental Policy Consultant, Communications Manager, Community Relations Manager, Constituent Services Manager, Cultural Arts & Fund Development Manager, Deputy Building Official, Building Services Manager, Deputy City Manager, Deputy Director of Engineering, Deputy Director of General Services, Deputy Director of Planning, Deputy Fire Chief, Development Planning & Improvement Manager, Development Planning Manager, Director of Budget and Analysis, Director of Communications, Director of Conservation and Environmental Services, Economic Development Officer, Energy Services Manager, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency/Chief Executive Officer of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC), Fiscal Operations Manager, Human Resources Operations Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator, Office Specialist (Mayor's Office), Parks and Open Space Manager, Police Captain, Purchasing Agent, Real Property Manager, Risk Manager, Senior Council Assistant, Traffic Engineer, Transit Coordinator, Treasury Manager. SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty days from its adoption. Submitted by Approved as to form by Jim Thomson Interim City Manager ~~~\1.. Ann Moore City Attorney J:\Attorney\Ordinance\Unclassified Position Ord,_03-27 -07 .doc Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS WHEREAS, the Charter Section 500(a) requires that all new unclassified management level positions be adopted by ordinance and a four-fifths vote of the Council; and WHEREAS, all unclassified positions established within the City of Chula Vista are set forth in Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.05.010; and WHEREAS, currently within the City Manager's Office, there are two unclassified positions of Assistant City Manager; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista to reclassify one vacant Assistant City Manager position in the City Manager's Office downward to Economic Development Officer, and to formally codify the position of Economic Development Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I: That Section 2.05.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.10 Unclassified positions established. In addition to those unclassified positions specifically delineated in Section 500 of the Charter of the City, there are established the unclassified positions entitled Administrative Services Manager, Advanced Planning Manager, Animal Control Manager, Assistant Chief of Police, Assistant Director of Budget and Analysis, Assistant Director of Building and Housing, Assistant Director of Community Development, Assistant Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Assistant Director of Planning, Assistant Director of Public Works and Operations, Assistant Director of Recreation, Assistant Library Director, California Border Alliance Group (CBAG) Administrative Analyst I, CBAG Administrative Analyst II, CBAG Budget Manager, CBAG Deputy Executive Director, CBAG Director of San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center (SD LECC), CBAG Executive Assistant, CBAG Executive Director, CBAG Graphics Designer/Webmaster, CBAG Management Assistant, CBAG Methamphetamine Strike Force Coordinator, CBAG Network Administrator I, CBAG Network Administrator .- ..~-"-_...- . Ordinance No. II, CBAG Network Manager, CBAG Program Analyst, CBAG Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Network Engineer, Chief Learning Officer, Chief of Staff, Coastal/Environmental Policy Consultant, Communications Manager, Community Relations Manager, Constituent Services Manager, Cultural Arts & Fund Development Manager, Deputy Building Official, Building Services Manager, Deputy City Manager, Deputy Director of Engineering, Deputy Director of General Services, Deputy Director of Planning, Deputy Fire Chief, Development Planning & Improvement Manager, Development Planning Manager, Director of Budget and Analysis, Director of Communications, Director of Conservation and Environmental Services, Economic Development Officer, Energy Services Manager, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency/Chief Executive Officer of the Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation (CVRC), Fiscal Operations Manager, Human Resources Operations Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator, Office Specialist (Mayor's Office), Parks and Open Space Manager, Police Captain, Purchasing Agent, Real Property Manager, Risk Manager, Senior Council Assistant, Traffic Engineer, Transit Coordinator, Treasury Manager. SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty days from its adoption. Submitted by Approved as to form by Jim Thomson Interim City Manager ~~~~\k. Ann Moore City Attorney J:\Attorney\Ordinance\UnclaSsified Position Ord._03-27-07.doc Page 2 of 2 .....---.,..-----" ___...'""~... ...._._ M._..~m