Title
Amend Combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) Section 10 - New Hire Salary, Section 20 - Promotion, and Section 21 - Reclassifications or Grade Change (Ordinance S-51671) - Citywide
Description
Request City Council approval of amendments to combined Classification and Pay Ordinance (S-51144) Section 10 - New Hire Salary, Section 20 - Promotion, and Section 21 - Reclassifications or Grade Change in accordance with the recommendation of Human Resources Committee 632.
Summary
The proposed updates to the Ordinance aim to simplify processes, resolve ambiguities, and improve the administration and clarity of the Ordinance.
Section 10 (New Hire Salary) and Section 20 (Promotion):
These sections will be updated to replace the term "median" with "Step 14." This adjustment simplifies the administration of pay adjustments and provides clearer guidance on when higher levels of approval are required.
Section 21 (Reclassification or Grade Change):
This update addresses the process for determining an employee’s next salary review date (i.e., merit date) when the employee is at the top step of their grade and not receiving Productivity Enhancement Pay (PEP). The clarification ensures consistency and eliminates confusion in managing such scenarios.
The proposed language is included in Attachment A.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Human Resources Committee 632 reviewed these modifications on January 22, 2025.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.