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Resolution No. 2014-014RESOLUTION NO. 2014-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING EXHIBIT A OF RESOLUTION NO. 2013-57 REGARDING THE COMPENSATION, COSTS AND BENEFITS OF ITS EMPLOYEES ("CITYWIDE PERSONNEL AND SALARY RESOLUTION") (AMENDMENT NO. 5) WHEREAS, on June 18, 2013, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Resolution No. 2013-57, regarding the compensation, costs and benefits of its employees, which has subsequently been amended by Resolution Nos. 2013-66, 2013-90, 2014-07, and 2014-12 (the "Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution"); and WHEREAS, Exhibit A of the Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution provides for positions and salary scales of positions within the City Departments; and WHEREAS, by memorandum dated April 15, 2014, the City Administrator has recommended that Exhibit A be amended to revise the Citywide personnel classifications and compensation to add a new job classification and salary range for a Public Housing Property Coordinator; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to amend Exhibit A of the Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. SECTION 3: Effective April 20, 2014, Exhibit A of the Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution is hereby amended to revise the citywide personnel classifications and compensation, a copy which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 4: The provisions of Resolution No. 2013-57, as amended by Resolution Nos. 2013-66, 2013-90, 2014-07, and 2014-12, not consistent with or in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed; in all other respects, Resolution Nos. 2013-57, 2013-66, 2013-90, 2014-07, and 2014-12 shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of the Council of this City. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 2014. Name: W• Michael McCormick ATTEST: An rcia C—rty / Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Title: Mayor / ^" ^r Dr^ " ssa, Deputy City Attorney - 2 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I Aria Barcia / Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2014-14, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. Executed this I(o' day of April, 2014, at Vernon, California. (SEAL) Ana arCia r2itp-Ei�r1P/ Deputy City Clerk - 3 - EXHIBIT A City of Vernon 1 of21 Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 1025 Council Member E 5000 $24,996 $2,083 n/a $961.38 1030 Mayor E 5000 $24,996 $2,083 n/a $961.38 1010 City Administrator E 4001 Min $267,000 $22,250 $128.37 $10,269.23 Max $267,000 $22,250 $128.37 $10,269.23 1015 Deputy City Administrator E* 4010 Step 1 $124,164 $10,347 $59.69 $4,775.54 Step 2 $117,684 $9,807 $56.58 $4,526.31 Step 3 $111,552 $9,296 $53.63 $4,290.46 Step 4 $105,732 $8,811 $50.83 $4,066.62 Step 5 $100,224 $8,352 $48.18 $3,854.77 Step 6 $95,004 $7,917 $45.68 $3,654.00 1020 Economic Development Manager E" 4010 Step 1 $124,164 $10,347 $59.69 $4,775.54 Step 2 $117,684 $9,807 $56.58 $4,526.31 Step 3 $111,552 $9,296 $53.63 $4,290.46 Step 4 $105,732 $8,811 $50.83 $4,066.62 Step 5 $100.224 $8,352 $48.18 $3,854.77 Step 6 $95,004 $7,917 $45.68 $3,654.00 CitV Attorney Group 1110 City Attorney E 9800 Min $202,572 $16,881 $97.39 $7,791.23 Max $252,000 $21,000 $121.15 $9.692.31 1115 Deputy City Attorney E 9805 Step 1 $97,740 $8,145 $46.99 $3,759 Step 2 $102,624 $8,552 $49.34 $3,947 Step 3 $107,760 $8,980 $51.81 $4,145 Step 4 $113,148 $9,429 $54.40 $4,352 Step 5 $118,800 $9,900 $57.12 $4,569 1525 Legal Secretary NE 4175 Step 1 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 Step 2 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,169 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,056 Step 4 $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,949 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847 Step 6 $45,516 $3,793 $21.88 $1,751 Step 7 $43,140 $3.595 $20.74 $1,659 Step 8 $40,896 $3.408 $19.66 $1,573 Step 9 $38,760 $3,230 $18.63 $1.491 "E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 2of21 1310 City Clerk E 9851 Min $150,000 $12,500 $72.12 $5,769.23 Max $150,000 $12,500 $72.12 $5,769.23 1315 Deputy City Clerk NE 4190 Step 1 $70,392 $5,866 $33.84 $2,707.38 Step 2 $66,720 $5,560 $32.08 $2,566.15 Step 3 $63,240 $5,270 $30.40 $2,432.31 Step 4 $59,940 $4,995 $28.82 $2,305.38 Step 5 $56,820 $4,735 $27.32 $2,185.38 Step 6 $53,856 $4,488 $25.89 $2,071.38 Step 7 $51,048 $4,254 $24.54 $1,963.38 Step 8 $48,384 $4,032 $23.26 $1,860.92 1320 Records Management Assistant NE 4115 Step 1 $69,840 $5,820 $33.58 $2,686.15 Step 2 $66,204 $5,517 $31.83 $2,546.31 Step 3 $62,748 $5,229 $30.17 $2,413.38 Step 4 $59,472 $4,956 $28.59 $2,287.38 Step 5 $55,376 $4,698 $27.10 $2,168.31 Step 6 $53,436 $4,453 $25.69 $2,055.23 Step 7 $50,652 $4,221 $24.35 $1,948.15 Step 8 $48,012 $4,001 $23.08 $1,846.62 Step 9 $45,504 $3,792 $21.88 $1,750.15 Administrative and Clerical .. 1505 Administrative Aide (part-time hourly) Step 1 ----... ------ $40.00 1530 Administrative Assistant NE 4280 Step 1 $48,012 $4,001 $23.08 $1,846.62 Step 2 $45,504 $3,792 $21.88 $1,750.15 Step 3 $43,128 $3,594 $20.73 $1,658.77 Step 4 $40,884 $3,407 $19.66 $1,572.46 Step 5 $38,748 $3,229 $18.63 $1,490.31 Step 6 $36,732 $3,061 $17.66 $1,412.77 Step 7 $34,812 $2,901 $16.74 $1,338.92 Step 8 $33,000 $2,750 $15.87 $1,269.23 Step 9 $31,284 $2,607 $15.04 $1,203.23 Step 10 $29,652 $2,471 $14.26 $1,140.46 1520 Administrative Assistant, Senior NE 4520 Step 1 $59.484 $4,957 $28.60 $2.287.85 Step 2 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2.168.77 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,055.69 Step $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,948.62 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847.08 Step $45,516 $3,793 $21.88 $1,750.62 Step $43,140 $3,595 $20.74 $1,659.23 'E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Ak Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 Step 8 Step 9 $38,760 $3,230 $19.66 $18.63 3of21 $1,572.92 $1,490.77 1510 Administrative Secretary NE 4700 Step 1 $73,704 $6,142 $35.43 $2,834.77 Step 2 $69,864 $5,822 $33.59 $2,687.08 Step 3 $66,216 $5,518 $31.83 $2,546.77 Step 4 $62,760 $5,230 $30.17 $2,413.85 Step 5 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,287.85 Step 6 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,168.77 Step 7 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,055.69 Step 8 $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,948.62 U9 N€ 47-55 Step4 $82,429 $6,844 $39.48 $3,168.77 Step-2 $77,844 $6;487 $37.43 $2,994.00 Step-3 $73,788 $6,149 $3548 $2,83800 Step4 $69,936 $5,828 $33.62 $2,689 85 Step-5 $66,288 $6,624 $34.87 $2,549.54 Step-6 Step 7- Step 8 $62,832 $59,666 $56,448 $6,236 $4,963 $4r7" $30.24 $28.63 $27.14 $2446 62 $2,290.62 $2,'� Finance Group 74.98 1250 Account Clerk NE 4230 Step 1 $50,412 $4,201 $24.24 $1,938.92 Step 2 $47,784 $3,982 $22.97 $1,837.85 Step 3 $45,288 $3,774 $21.77 $1,741.85 Step 4 $42,924 $3,577 $20.64 $1,650.92 Step 5 $40,692 $3,391 $19.56 $1,565.08 Step 6 $38,568 $3,214 $18.54 $1,483.38 Step 7 $36,552 $3,046 $17.57 $1,405.85 Step 8 $34,644 $2,887 $16.66 $1,332.46 Step 9 $32,832 $2,736 $15.78 $1,262.77 Step 10 $31,116 $2,593 $14.96 $1.196.77 1247 Account Clerk, Senior NE 4225 Step 1 $59,244 $4,937 $28.48 $2,278.62 Step 2 $56,160 $4,680 $27.00 $2,160.00 Step 3 $53,232 $4,436 $25.59 $2,047.38 Step $50,460 $4,205 $24.26 $1,940.77 Step 5 $47,832 $3,986 $23.00 $1,839.69 Step 6 $45,336 $3,778 $21.80 $1,743.69 Step 7 $42,972 $3,581 $20.66 $1,652.77 Step 8 $40,728 $3.394 $19.58 $1,566.46 Step 9 $38,604 $3,217 $18.56 $1,484.77 Step10 $36,588 $3,049 $17.59 $1,407.23 "E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon 4 of 21 Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 icvo mucouniant Nt 4235 Step 1 $58,812 $4,901' $28.28 $2,262.00 Step 2 $55,752 $4,646 $26.80 $2,144.31 Step 3 $52,848 $4,404 $25.41 $2,032.62 Step 4 $50,088 $4,174 $24.08 $1,926.46 Step 5 $47,472 $3,956 $22.82 $1,825.85 Step $45,000 $3,750 $21.63 $1,730.77 1230 Accountant, Senior NE 4200 Step 1 $96,612 $8,051 $46.45 $3,715.85 Step 2 $91,572 $7,631 $44.03 $3,522.00 Step 3 $86,796 $7,233 $41.73 $3,338.31 Step 4 $82,272 $6,856 $39.55 $3,164.31 Step 5 $77,988 $6,499 $37.49 $2,999.54 Step $73,920 $6,160 $35.54 $2,843.08 Step 7 $70,068 $5,839 $33.69 $2,694.92 1220 Assistant Finance Director E 4105 Min $125,004 $10,417 $60.10 $4,807.85 Max $125,004 $10,417 $60.10 $4,807.85 1225 Deputy City Treasurer E 4331 Min $99,996 $8,333 $48.08 $3,846.00 Max $99,996 $8,333 $48.08 $3,846.00 1210 Director of Finance/City Treasurer E 4100 Min $210,000 $17,500 $100.96 $8,076.92 Max $210,000 $17,500 $100.96 $8,076.92 1245 Payroll Specialist NE 4180 Step 1 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,287.85 Step 2 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,168.77 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,056.69 Step 4 $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,948.62 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847.08 Step 6 $45,516 $3,793 $21.88 $1,750.62 Step 7 $43,140 $3,595 $20.74 $1,659.23 Step 8 $40,896 $3,408 $19.66 $1,572.92 Step $38,760 $3,230 $18.63 $1,490.77 1.248 Public Housing Property �oordinW 0'NE `� C18 � ,`- �>r q �� Sf�R'1 s $Ad,6`04 �� �: $3 717 4 ; $f21 44 n $1'{715.54 S$46 83Fz$3 903 $�2,`52 $1;801 38 :A yL;U23 "E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon 5 of 21 Classification and Compensation Plan h, Effective April 20, 2014 1235 Purchasing NE 4910 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 1215 Risk Manager E Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $65,340 $5,445 $61,932 $5,161 $58,704 $4,892 $55,644 $4,637 $52,740 $4,395 $49,992 $4,166 $47.388 $3,949 $44,916 $3,743 $107,868 $8,989 $113,256 $9,438 $118,920 $9,910 $124,872 $10,406 $131,112 $10,926 5015 Assistant Fire Chief E 1220 Step $133,020 $11,085 Step 2 $126,084 $10,507 Step 3 $119,520 $9,960 5025 Fire Battalion Chief NE 7120 Step 1 $126,696 $10,558 Step 2 $120,072 $10,006 Step 3 $113,808 $9,484 5030 Fire Captain NE 7130 Step 1 $105,240 $8,770 Step 2 $99,756 $8,313 Step 3 $94,560 $7,880 5010 Fire Chief E 1100 Min $205,164 $17,097 Max $205,164 $17,097 5050 Fire Code Inspector NE 2150 Step 1 $82,128 $6,844 Step 2 $77,844 $6,487 Step 3 $73,788 $6,149 Step 4 $69,936 $5,828 Step 5 $66,288 $5,524 5040 Fire Engineer NE 7150 Step 1 $88,356 $7,363 Step 2 $83,748 $6,979 Step 3 $79,392 $6,616 $31.41 $2,513.08 $29.78 $2,382.00 $28.22 $2,257.85 $26.75 $2,140.15 $25.36 $2.028.46 $24.03 $1.922.77 $22.78 $1.822.62 $21.59 $1,727.54 $51.86 $4,148.77 $54.45 $4.356.00 $57.17 $4.573.85 $60.03 $4.802.77 $63.03 $5.042.77 $63.95 $5,116.15 $60.62 $4,849.38 $57.46 $4,596.92 $60.91 $4,872.92 $57.73 $4,618.15 $54.72 $4,377.23 $50.60 $4,048 $47.96 $3,837 $45.46 $3,637 $98.64 $7,891 $98.64 $7,891 $39.48 $3,159 $37.43 $2,994 $35.48 $2,838 $33.62 $2,690 $31.87 $2,550 $42.48 $3,398 $40.26 $3,221 $38.17 $3,054 'E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan .. Effective April 20, 2014 5U2U Fire Marshall NE 7240 6of21 Step 1 $126,696 $10,558 $60.91 $4,873 Step 2 $120,072 $10,006 $57.73 $4,618 Step 3 $113,808 $9,484 $54.72 $4,377 5060 Firefighter NE 7180 Step 1 $75,348 $6,279 $36.23 $2,898 Step 2 $71,412 $5,951 $34.33 $2,747 Step 3 $67,692 $5,641 $32.54 $2,604 Step $64,164 $5,347 $30.85 $2,468 5045 Firefighter/Paramedic NE 7270 Step 1 $88,356 $7,363 $42.48 $3,398 Step 2 $83,748 $6,979 $40.26 $3,221 Step 3 $79,392 $6,616 $38.17 $3,054 5035 Firefighter/Paramedic Coordinator NE 7260 Step $92,784 $7,732 $44.61 $3,569 Step 2 $87,948 $7,329 $42.28 $3,383 Step 3 $83,364 $6,947 $40.08 $3,206 DepartmentGas and Electric 8010 Director of Gas and Electric E 2101 Step 1 $261,996 $21,833 $125.96 $10,077 Step 2 $240,000 $20,000 $115.38 $9,231 Business and Accounts Group 8710 Business and Account Supervisor E* 4995 Step 1 $97,344 $8,112 $46.80 $3,744 Step 2 $92,268 $7,689 $44.36 $3,549 Step 3 $87,456 $7,288 $42.05 $3,364 Step 4 $82,896 $6,908 $39.85 $3,188 Step 5 $78,576 $6,548 $37.78 $3,022 Step 6 $74,484 $6,207 $35.81 $2,865 Step 7 $70,596 $5,883 $33.94 $2,715 Step 8 $66,912 $5,576 $32.17 $2,574 Compliance Gnaup 8610 Utilities Compliance Manager E• 5750 Step 1 $97,344 $8,112 $46.80 $3,744 Step 2 $92.268 $7,689 $44.36 $3,549 Step 3 $87,456 $7,288 $42.05 $3,364 Step $82,896 $6,908 $39.85 $3,188 Step 5 $78,576 $6,548 $37.78 $3,022 Step 6 $74,484 $6,207 $35.81 $2,865 Step 7 $70,596 $5,883 $33.94 $2,715 Step 8 $66,912 $5,576 $32.17 $2,574 *E FLSA designation pending `+ City of Vernon 7 of 21 Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 Step $56,316 $4,693 $27.08 $2,166 Step 2 $53,376 $4,448 $25.66 $2,053 Step 3 $50,592 $4,216 $24.32 $1,946 Step $47,952 $3.996 $23.05 $1,844 Step 5 $45,456 $3,788 $21.85 $1,748 Step 6 $43,092 $3,591 $20.72 $1,657 Step 7 $40,848 $3,404 $19.64 $1,571 Step 8 $38,724 $3,227 $18.62 $1.489 Step 9 $36,708 $3,059 $17.65 $1,412 Step 10 $34,800 $2,900 $16.73 $1,338 8510 Utilities Customer Service Supervisor NE 4110 Step 1 $97,344 $8,112 $46.80 $3,744 Step 2 $92,268 $7,689 $44.36 $3,549 Step 3 $87,456 $7,288 $42.05 $3,364 Step 4 $82.896 $6,908 $39.85 $3,188 Step 5 $78,576 $6,548 $37.78 $3,022 Step 6 $74,484 $6,207 $35.81 $2,865 Step 7 $70,596 $5,883 $33.94 $2,715 Step 8 $66,912 $5,576 $32.17 $2,574 OperationsElectric 8040 Electric Operations Supervisor E* 5111 Step 1 $84,828 $7,069 $40.78 $3.263 Step 2 $80,400 $6,700 $38.65 $3,092 Step 3 $76,212 $6,351 $36.64 $2,931 Step 4 $72,240 $6,020 $34.73 $2,778 Step 5 $68,472 $5,706 $32.92 $2,634 Step 6 $64,908 $5,409 $31.21 $2,496 Step 7 $61,524 $5,127 $29.58 $2,366 Step 8 $58,320 $4,860 $28.04 $2,243 8035 Electric Operator NE 5290 Step 1 $74,760 $6,230 $35.94 $2,875 Step 2 $70,860 $5,905 $34.07 $2,725 Step 3 $67,164 $5,597 $32.29 $2,583 Step 4 $63,660 $5,305 $30.61 $2,448 Step 5 $60,336 $5,028 $29.01 $2,321 Step 6 $57,192 $4,766 $27.50 $2,200 Step 7 $54,216 $4,518 $26.07 $2,085 Step 8 $51,384 $4,282 $24.70 $1,976 Step 9 $48,708 $4,059 $23.42 $1,873 8050 Metering Technician NE 5111 Step 1 $84,828 $7,069 $40.78 $3,263 Step 2 $80,400 $6,700 $38.65 $3,092 Step 3 $76,212 $6,351 $36.64 $2,931 Step 4 $72,240 $6,020 $34.73 $2,778 "E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 8of21 Step 6 $64,908 $5,409 $31.21 $2,496 Step 7 $61,524 $5,127 $29.58 $2,366 Step 8 $58,320 $4,860 $28.04 $2,243 8045 Power Plant Operator NE 5210 Step 1 $103,068 $8,589 $49.55 $3,964 Step 2 $97,692 $8,141 $46.97 $3.757 Step 3 $92,604 $7,717 $44.52 $3,562 Step 4 $87,780 $7,315 $42.20 $3,376 Step 5 $83,208 $6,934 $40.00 $3,200 Step 6 $78,876 $6,573 $37.92 $3,034 Step 7 $74,760 $6,230 $35.94 $2,875 Step 8 $70,860 $5,905 $34.07 $2,725 8055 Substation Technician NE 5212 Step 1 $64,908 $5,409 $31.21 $2,496 Step 2 $61,524 $5,127 $29.58 $2,366 Step 3 $58,320 $4,860 $28.04 $2,243 Step 4 $55,284 $4,607 $26.58 $2,126 Step 5 $52,404 $4,367 $25.19 $2,016 Step 6 $49,668 $4,139 $23.88 $1,910 Step 7 $47,076 $3,923 $22.63 $1.811 Step 8 $44,616 $3,718 $21.45 $1,716 Y1 $84,828 $7,069 $40.78 $3,263 Y2 $89,508 $7,459 $43.03 $3,443 8030 Utilities Dispatcher NE 5295 Step 1 $97,704 $8,142 $46.97 $3,758 Step 2 $92,616 $7,718 $44.53 $3,562 Step 3 $87,792 $7,316 $42.21 $3,377 Step 4 $83,220 $6,935 $40.01 $3,201 Step 5 $78,876 $6,573 $37.92 $3,034 Step 6 $74,760 $6,230 $35.94 $2,875 Step 7 $70,860 $5,905 $34.07 $2,725 Step 8 $67,164 $5,597 $32.29 $2,583 Step 9 $63,660 $5,305 $30.61 $2,448 Step 10 $60,336 $5,028 $29.01 $2,321 8025 Utilities Dispatcher, Senior NE 5295 Step $97,704 $8.142 $46.97 $3.758 Step 2 $92,616 $7,718 $44.53 $3.562 Step 3 $87.792 $7,316 $42.21 $3.377 Step 4 $83,220 $6,935 $40.01 $3.201 Step 5 $78,876 $6,573 $37.92 $3.034 Step 6 $74,760 $6,230 $35.94 $2,875 Step 7 $70,860 $5,905 $34.07 $2,725 Step 8 $67,164 $5,597 $32.29 $2,583 Step 9 $63,660 $5,305 $30.61 $2,448 Step 10 $60,336 $5,028 $29.01 $2,321 'E - FLSA designation pending 0 �' City of Vernon 9 of 21 w s Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 Step 1 $169,644 $14,137 $81.56 $6,525 Step 2 $160,800 $13,400 $77.31 $6,185 Step 3 $152,412 $12,701 $73.28 $5,862 Step 4 $144,468 $12,039 $69.46 $5,556 Step 5 $136,932 $11,411 $65.83 $5,267 Step 6 $129,792 $10,816 $62.40 $4,992 Step 7 $123,024 $10,252 $59.15 $4,732 Step 8 $116,616 $9,718 $56.07 $4,485 Engineering Group (Gas and -Electric) 8130 Associate Electrical Engineer NE 5302 Step 1 $92,004 $7,667 $44.23 $3,539 Step 2 $87,204 $7,267 $41.93 $3,354 Step 3 $82,656 $6,888 $39.74 $3,179 Step 4 $78,348 $6,529 $37.67 $3,013 Step 5 $74.268 $6,189 $35.71 $2,856 Step 6 $70,392 $5,866 $33.84 $2,707 Step 7 $66,720 $5,560 $32.08 $2,566' Step 8 $63,240 $5,270 $30.40 $2,432 Step 9 $59,940 $4,995 $28.82 $2,305 8140 Computer Aided Drafting Technician NE 5305 Step 1 $62,772 $5,231 $30.18 $2,414 Step 2 $59,496 $4,958 $28.60 $2.288 Step 3 $56,400 $4,700 $27.12 $2,169 Step 4 $53,460 $4,455 $25.70 $2,056 Step 5 $50,676 $4,223 $24.36 $1,949 Step 6 $48,036 $4,003 $23.09 $1,848 Step 7 $45,528 $3,794 $21.89 $1,751 Step 8 $43,152 $3,596 $20.75 $1,660 Step 9 $40,908 $3,409 $19,67 $1,573 Y1 $70,860 $5,905 $34.07 $2,725 8125 Electrical Engineer NE 5301 Step 1 $108,036 $9,003 $51.94 $4,155 Step 2 $102,408 $8,534 $49.23 $3,939 Step 3 $97,068 $8,089 $46.67 $3,733 Step 4 $92,004 $7,667 $44.23 $3,539 Step 5 $87,204 $7,267 $41.93 $3,354 Step $82,656 $6,888 $39.74 $3,179 Step 7 $78,348 $6,529 $37.67 $3,013 Step 8 $74,268 $6,189 $35.71 $2,856 *E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan �w Effective April 20, 2014 silo supervising Electrical Engineer NE 5105 10 of 21 Step 1 $120,240 $10,020 $57.81 $4,625 Step 2 $113,976 $9,498 $54.80 $4,384 Step 3 $108,036 $9,003 $51.94 $4,155 Step 4 $102,408 $8,534 $49.23 $3,939 8110 Utilities Engineering Manager E* 5110 Step 1 $169,644 $14,137 $81.56 $6,525 Step $160,800 $13,400 $77.31 $6,185 Step 3 $152,412 $12,701 $73.28 $5,862 Step 4 $144,468 $12,039 $69.46 $5,556 Step 5 $136,932 $11,411 $65.83 $5,267 Step 6 $129,792 $10,816 $62.40 $4,992 Step 7 $123,024 $10,252 $59.15 $4,732 Step 8 $116,616 $9,718 $56.07 $4,485 Gas Group 8215 Gas Systems Specialist NE 5450 Step 1 $108,036 $9,003 $51.94 $4,155 Step 2 $102,408 $8,534 $49.23 $3,939 Step 3 $97,068 $8,089 $46.67 $3,733 Step 4 $92,004 $7,667 $44.23 $3,539 Step 5 $87,204 $7,267 $41.93 $3,354 Step 6 $82,656 $6.888 $39.74 $3,179 Step 7 $78,348 $6,529 $37.67 $3,013 Step 8 $74.268 $6,189 $35.71 $2.856 8210 Gas Systems Superintendent E• 5101 Step 1 $125,400 $10,450 $60.29 $4,823 Step 2 $118,860 $9,905 $57.14 $4,572 Step 3 $112,668 $9,389 $54.17 $4,333 Step 4 $106,800 $8,900 $51.35 $4,108 Step 5 $101,232 $8,436 $48.67 $3,894 Step 6 $95,952 $7,996 $46.13 $3,690 Step 7 $90,948 $7,579 $43.73 $3,498 8220 Gas Systems Technician NE 5475 Step 1 $92,004 $7,667 $44.23 $3,539 Step 2 $87,204 $7,267 $41.93 $3,354 Step 3 $82,656 $6,888 $39.74 $3,179 Step 4 $78,348 $6,529 $37.67 $3,013 Step 5 $74,268 $6,189 $35.71 $2,856 Step 6 $70,392 $5,866 $33.84 $2,707 Step 7 $66,720 $5,560 $32.08 $2,566 Step 8 $63,240 $5,270 $30.40 $2,432 Step 9 $59,940 $4,995 $28.82 $2,305 *E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon 11 of21 Classification and Compensation Plan ,y Effective April 20, 2014 1620 Information Technology Analyst, Senior 1610 Information Technology Manager 1630 Information Technology Technician 1615 Programmer/Analyst Step 1 $79,992 $6,666 $38.46 $3,077 Step 2 $75,816 $6,318 $36.45 $2,916 Step 3 $71,868 $5,989 $34.55 $2,764 Step 4 $68,124 $5,677 $32.75 $2,620 Step 5 $64,572 $5,381 $31.04 $2,484 Step 6 $61,200 $5,100 $29.42 $2,354 Step 7 $58,008 $4,834 $27.89 $2,231 Step 8 $54,984 $4,582 $26.43 $2,115 NE 4390 Step 1 $89,040 $7,420 $42.81 $3,425 Step 2 $84,396 $7,033 $40.58 $3,246 Step 3 $79,992 $6,666 $38.46 $3,077 Step 4 $75,816 $6,318 $36.45 $2,916 Step 5 $71,868 $5,989 $34.55 $2,764 Step 6 $68,124 $5,677 $32.75 $2.620 Step 7 $64,572 $5,381 $31.04 $2,484 Step 8 $61,200 $5,100 $29.42 $2,354 E 4395 Step 1 $148,656 $12,388 $71.47 $5,718 Step 2 $140,904 $11,742 $67.74 $5,419 Step 3 $133,560 $11,130 $64.21 $5,137 Step 4 $126,600 $10,550 $60.87 $4,869 Step 5 $120,000 $10,000 $57.69 $4,615 Step 6 $113,748 $9,479 $54.69 $4,375 Step 7 $107,820 $8,985 $51.84 $4,147 NE 5310 Step 1 $56,316 $4,693 $27.08 $2,166 Step 2 $53,376 $4,448 $25.66 $2,053 Step 3 $50,592 $4,216 $24.32 $1,946 Step 4 $47,952 $3,996 $23.05 $1,844 Step 5 $45,456 $3,788 $21.85 $1,748 Step 6 $43,092 $3,591 $20.72 $1,657 Step 7 $40,848 $3,404 $19.64 $1,571 Step 8 $38,724 $3,227 $18.62 $1,489 Step 9 $36,708 $3,059 $17.65 $1,412 Step 10 $34,800 $2,900 $16.73 $1,338 E' 4393 Step 1 $141,780 $11,815 $68.16 $5,453 Step $134,388 $11,199 $64.61 $5,169 Step 3 $127,380 $10,615 $61.24 $4,899 Step $120,744 $10,062 $58.05 $4,644 Step 5 $114,444 $9,537 $55.02 $4,402 Step 6 $108,480 $9,040 $52.15 $4,172 Step 7 $102,828 $8,569 $49.44 $3,955 'E - FLSA designation pending 8435 Assistant Resource City of Vernon 12 of 21 Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 5345 Step 1 $54,972 $4,581 $26.43 $2,114 Step 2 $52,104 $4,342 $25.05 $2,004 Step 3 $49,392 $4,116 $23.75 $1,900 Step 4 $46,812 $3,901 $22.51 $1,800 Step 5 $44,376 $3,698 $21.33 $1,707 Step $42,060 $3,505 $20.22 $1,618 Step $39,864 $3,322 $19.17 $1,533 Step 8 $37,788 $3,149 $18.17 $1,453 8430 Associate Resource Scheduler NE 5318 Step 1 $75,816 $6,318 $36.45 $2,916 Step 2 $71,868 $5,989 $34.55 $2.764 Step 3 $68,124 $5,677 $32.75 $2,620 Step 4 $64,572 $5,381 $31.04 $2,484 Step 5 $61,200 $5,100 $29.42 $2,354 Step 6 $58,008 $4,834 $27.89 $2,231 Step 7 $54,984 $4,582 $26.43 $2,115 Step 8 $52,116 $4,343 $25.06 $2.004 8410 Electric Resources Planning & Dev. Mngr E 5175 Step 1 $169,644 $14,137 $81.56 $6,525 Step 2 $160,800 $13,400 $77.31 $6,185 Step 3 $152,412 $12,701 $73.28 $5,862 Step 4 $144,468 $12,039 $69.46 $5,556 Step 5 $136,932 $11,411 $65.83 $5,267 Step 6 $129,792 $10,816 $62.40 $4,992 Step 7 $123,024 $10,252 $59.15 $4,732 Step 8 $116,616 $9,718 $56.07 $4,485 8425 Electric Service Planner NE 5204 Step 1 $82,128 $6,844 $39.48 $3,159 Step 2 $77,844 $6,487 $37.43 $2,994 Step 3 $73,788 $6,149 $35.48 $2,838 Step 4 $69,936 $5,828 $33.62 $2,690 Step 5 $66,288 $5,524 $31.87 $2,550 Step 6 $62,832 $5,236 $30.21 $2,417 Step 7 $59,556 $4,963 $28.63 $2,291 Step 8 $56,448 $4,704 $27.14 $2,171 8415 Resource Planner NE 5340 Step 1 $108,036 $9,003 $51.94 $4,155 Step 2 $102,408 $8,534 $49.23 $3,939 Step 3 $97,068 $8,089 $46.67 $3,733 Step 4 $92,004 $7,667 $44.23 $3,539 Step 5 $87,204 $7,267 $41.93 $3,354 Step 6 $82,656 $6,888 $39.74 $3,179 Step 7 $78,348 $6,529 $37.67 $3,013 Step $74,268 $6,189 $35.71 $2,856 `E - FLSA designation pending 8420 Resource Scheduler City of Vernon 13 of 21 Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 Step 1 $103,068 $8,589 $49.55 $3,964 Step 2 $97,692 $8,141 $46.97 $3,757 Step 3 $92,604 $7,717 $44.52 $3,562 Step 4 $87,780 $7,315 $42.20 $3,376 Step 5 $83,208 $6,934 $40.00 $3,200 Step 6 $78,876 $6,573 $37.92 $3,034 Step 7 $74,760 $6,230 $35.94 $2,875 Step 8 $70,860 $5,905 $34.07 $2,725 8315 Telecommunications Specialist NE 5320 Step 1 $79,992 $6,666 $38.46 $3,077 Step 2 $75,816 $6,318 $36.45 $2,916 Step 3 $71,868 $5,989 $34.55 $2,764 Step $68,124 $5,677 $32.75 $2,620 Step 5 $64,572 $5,381 $31.04 $2,484 Step 6 $61,200 $5,100 $29.42 $2,354 Step 7 $58,008 $4,834 $27.89 $2,231 Step 8 $54,984 $4,582 $26.43 $2,115 8310 Telecommunications Systems Engineer NE 5330 Step 1 $108,036 $9,003 $51.94 $4,155 Step 2 $102,408 $8,534 $49.23 $3,939 Step 3 $97,068 $8,089 $46.67 $3,733 Step 4 $92,004 $7,667 $44.23 $3,539 Step 5 $87,204 $7,267 $41.93 $3,354 Step 6 $82,656 $6,888 $39.74 $3,179 Step 7 $78,348 $6,529 $37.67 $3,013 Step 8 $74.268 $6,189 $35.71 $2,856 2015 Deputy Dir. of Health & Environmental Control E 4329 Step 1 $136,008 $11,334 $65.39 $5,231 Step 2 $128,916 $10,743 $61.98 $4,958 Step 3 $122,196 $10,183 $58.75 $4,700 Step 4 $115,824 $9,652 $55.68 $4,455 2010 Director of Health and Environmental Control E 4310 Min $193,440 $16,120 $93.00 $7,440 Max $193,440 $16,120 $93.00 $7,440 2030 Environmental Specialist NE 4340 Step 1 $95,208 $7,934 $45.77 $3,662 Step 2 $90,240 $7,520 $43.38 $3,471 Step 3 $85,536 $7,128 $41.12 $3,290 Step $81,072 $6,756 $38.98 $3,118 Step 5 $76,848 $6,404 $36.95 $2,956 Step 6 $72,840 $6,070 $35.02 $2,802 Step 7 $69,048 $5,754 $33.20 $2,656 'E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon 14of21 Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 $31.47 $2,517 2025 Environmental Specialist, Senior NE 4440 Step 1 $112,632 $9,386 $54.15 $4,332 Step 2 $106,764 $8,897 $51.33 $4,106 Step 3 $101,196 $8,433 $48.65 $3,892 Step 4 $95,916 $7,993 $46.11 $3,689 Step 5 $90,912 $7,576 $43.71 $3,497 Step 6 $86,172 $7,181 $41.43 $3,314 Step 7 $81,684 $6,807 $39.27 $3,142 Human . . 1410 Director of Human Resources E 9852 Min $195,996 $16.333 $94.23 $7,538.31 Max $195,996 $16.333 $94.23 $7,538.31 1420 Human Resources Analyst NE 4700 Step 1 $73,704 $6,142 $35.43 $2,834.77 Step 2 $69,864 $5,822 $33.59 $2,687.08 Step 3 $66,216 $5,518 $31.83 $2,546.77 Step 4 $62,760 $5,230 $30.17 $2,413.85 Step 5 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,287.85 Step 6 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,168.77 Step 7 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,055.69 Step 8 $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,948.62 1415 Human Resources Analyst, Senior E 4170 Step 1 $86,460 $7,205 $41.57 $3,325.38 Step 2 $90,780 $7,565 $43.64 $3,491.54 Step 3 $95,316 $7,943 $45.83 $3,666.00 Step 4 $100,080 $8,340 $48.12 $3.849.23 Step 5 $105,084 $8,757 $50.52 $4,041.69 .4035 Police Cadet NE 3180 Step 1 $37,008 $3.084 $17.79 $1,423 Step 2 $35,076 $2.923 $16.86 $1,349 Step 3 $33,252 $2,771 $15.99 $1,279 Step 4 $31,524 $2,627 $15.16 $1,212 Step 5 $29,880 $2,490 $T4.37 $1,149 Step 6 $28,320 $2,360 $13.62 $1,089 Step 7 $26,844 $2,237 $12.91 $1,032 Step 8 $25,440 $2,120 $12.23 $978 4015 Police Captain E 3110 Step 1 $135,108 $11,259 $64.96 $5,196 Step 2 $128,076 $10,673 $61.58 $4,926 Step 3 $121,404 $10,117 $58.37 $4,669 Step 4 $115,068 $9,589 $55.32 $4,426 "E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 15 of 21 Step 5 $109,080 $9,090 $52.44 $4,195 4010 Police Chief E 3100 Min $196,644 $16.387 $94.54 $7.563 Max $196,644 $16,387 $94.54 $7,563 4020 Police Lieutenant NE 3120 Step 1 $123,408 $10,284 $59.33 $4.746 Step 2 $116,976 $9,748 $56.24 $4,499 Step 3 $110,868 $9,239 $53.30 $4,264 Step 4 $105,096 $8,758 $50.53 $4,042 Step 5 $99,624 $8.302 $47.90 $3,832 4030 Police Officer NE 3340 Step 1 $93,252 $7,771 $44.83 $3,587 Step 2 $88,404 $7,367 $42.50 $3,400 Step 3 $83,784 $6,982 $40.28 $3,222 Step 4 $79,428 $6,619 $38.19 $3,055 Step 5 $75,288 $6,274 $36.20 $2,896 Step 6 $71,352 $5,946 $34.30 $2,744 4025 Police Sergeant NE 3130 Step 1 $113,544 $9,462 $54.59 $4,367 Step 2 $107,616 $8,968 $51.74 $4.139 Step 3 $102,012 $8,501 $49.04 $3,924 Step 4 $96,696 $8,058 $46.49 $3,719 Step 5 $91,644 $7,637 $44.06 $3,525 Step 6 $86,868 $7,239 $41.76 $3,341 SupportPolice 4125 Civilian Court Officer NE 4370 Step 1 $57,324 $4,777 $27.56 $2.205 Step 2 $54,336 $4,528 $26.12 $2.090 Step 3 $51,504 $4,292 $24.76 $1,981 Step 4 $48.816 $4,068 $23.47 $1,878 Step 5 $46,272 $3,856 $22.25 $1,780 Step 6 $43,860 $3,655 $21.09 $1,687 Step 7 $41,568 $3,464 $19.98 $1,599 Step 8 $39,396 $3,283 $18.94 $1,515 4130 Police Dispatcher NE 4500 Step $51,540 $4,295 $24.78 $1,982 Step 2 $48,852 $4,071 $23.49 $1,879 Step 3 $46,308 $3,859 $22.26 $1,781 Step $43,896 $3,658 $21.10 $1,688 Step 5 $41,604 $3,467 $20.00 $1,600 4115 Police Dispatcher, Lead NE 4600 Step 1 $68,736 $5,728 $33.05 $2,644 Step 2 $65,148 $5,429 $31.32. $2,506 "E - FLSA designation pending x City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 16 of 21 Step 4 $58,536 $4,878 $28.14 $2,251 Step 5 $55,488 $4,624 $26.68 $2,134 4110 Police Records Manager NE 4270 Step 1 $80,772 $6,731 $38.83 $3,107 Step 2 $76,560 $6,380 $36.81 $2,945 Step 3 $72,564 $6,047 $34.89 $2,791 Step 4 $68,784 $5,732 $33.07 $2,646 Step 5 $65,196 $5,433 $31.34 $2,508 Step $61,800 $5,150 $29.71 $2,377 Step 7 $58,584 $4,882 $28.17 $2,253 4135 Police Records Technician NE 3160 Step 1 $51,540 $4,295 $24.78 $1,982 Step 2 $48,852 $4,071 $23.49 $1,879 Step 3 $46,308 $3,859 $22.26 $1,781 Step 4 $43,896 $3,658 $21.10 $1,688 Step 5 $41,604 $3,467 $20.00 $1,600 4120 Police Records Technician, Lead NE 3150 Step 1 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 Step 2 $56,388 $4.699 $27.11 $2,169 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,056 Step $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,949 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847 Step 6 $45,516 $3,793 $21.88 $1,751 Step 7 $43,140 $3,595 $20.74 $1,659 Step 8 $40,896 $3,408 $19.66 $1.573 Step 9 $38,760 $3,230 $18.63 $1.491 7015 Deputy Director of PW, Water and Dev. Sery E 2102 Step 1 $139,428 $11,619 $67.03 $5,363 Step 2 $132,156 $11,013 $63.54 $5,083 Step 3 $125,268 $10.439 $60.23 $4,818 Step 4 $118,740 $9,895 $57.09 $4,567 7010 Director of PW, Water and Development Sery E 2100 Min $220.128 $18,344 $105.83 $8,466 Max $220,128 $18,344 $105.83 $8,466 Building. . 7215 Building Inspector, Senior NE 2190 Step 1 $96,612 $8,051 $46.45 $3,716 Step $91,572 $7,631 $44.03 $3,522 Step 3 $86,796 $7,233 $41.73 $3,338 Step $82,272 $6,856 $39.55 $3,164 Step 5 $77,988 $6,499 $37.49 $3,000 "E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon 17ot21 Classification and Compensation Plan >: Effective April 20, 2014 7225 Electrical Nt 2900 Step 1 $82,128 $6,844 $39.48 $3,159 Step 2 $77,844 $6,487 $37.43 $2,994 Step 3 $73,788 $6,149 $35.48 $2,838 Step 4 $69,936 $5,828 $33.62 $2,690 Step 5 $66,288 $5,524 $31.87 $2,550 7250 Permit Technician NE 4280 Step 1 $48,012 $4,001 $23.08 $1,847 Step 2 $45,504 $3,792 $21.88 $1,750 Step 3 $43,128 $3.594 $20.73 $1,659 Step 4 $40,884 $3,407 $19.66 $1.572 Step 5 $38,748 $3,229 $18.63 $1.490 Step 6 $36,732 $3,061 $17.66 $1,413 Step 7 $34,812 $2,901 $16.74 $1,339 Step 8 $33,000 $2,750 $15.87 $1,269 Step 9 $31,284 $2,607 $15.04 $1,203 Step 10 $29,652 $2,471 $14.26 $1,140 7220 Assistant Planner NE 2330 Step 1 $73,704 $6,142 $35.43 $2,835 Step 2 $69,864 $5,822 $33.59 $2,687 Step 3 $66,216 $5,518 $31.83 $2,547 Step 4 $62,760 $5,230 $30.17 $2,414 Step 5 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 7235 Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector NE 2800 Step 1 $82,128 $6,844 $39.48 $3,159 Step 2 $77,844 $6,487 $37.43 $2,994 Step 3 $73,788 $6,149 $35.48 $2,838 Step 4 $69,936 $5,828 $33.62 $2,690 Step 5 $66,288 $5,524 $31.87 $2,550 7140 Assistant Engineer NE 2180 Step 1 $79,056 $6,588 $38.01 $3,041 Step 2 $74,940 $6,245 $36.03 $2,882 Step 3 $71,028 $5,919 $34.15 $2,732 Step 4 $67,320 $5,610 $32.37 $2,589 Step 5 $63,816 $5,318 $30.68 $2,454 7135 Associate Engineer NE 2120 Step 1 $92,088 $7,674 $44.27 $3,542 Step 2 $87,288 $7,274 $41.97 $3,357 Step 3 $82,740 $6,895 $39.78 $3,182 Step 4 $78,432 $6,536 $37.71 $3.017 Step 5 $74,340 $6.195 $35.74 $2,859 7118 Civil Engineer NE 2110 Step 1 $108,036 $9,003 $51.94 $4,155 Step 2 $102,408 $8,534 $49.23 $3.939 Step 3 $97,068 $8,089 $46.67 $3,733 'E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 18 of 21 Step 5 $87,204 $7,267 $41.93 $3,354 7145 Engineering Aide NE 2300 Step 1 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 Step $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,169 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,056 Step 4 $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,949 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847 7115 Principal Civil Engineer IE 2210 Step 1 $125,400 $10,450 $60.29 $4,823 Step 2 $118,860 $9,905 $57.14 $4,572 Step 3 $112,668 $9,389 $54.17 $4,333 Step 4 $106,800 $8,900 $51.35 $4,108 Step 5 $101,232 $8,436 $48.67 $3,894 7120 Project Engineer NE 2130 Step 1 $96,612 $8.051 $46.45 $3,716 Step 2 $91,572 $7,631 $44.03 $3,522 Step 3 $86,796 $7,233 $41.73 $3,338 Step 4 $82,272 $6,856 $39.55 $3,164 Step 5 $77,988 $6,499 $37.49 $3,000 7125 Stormwater and Special Projects Analyst NE 2130 Step 1 $96,612 $8,051 $46.45 $3,716 Step 2 $91,572 $7,631 $44.03 $3,522 Step 3 $86,796 $7,233 $41.73 $3,338 Step $82,272 $6,856 $39.55 $3,164 Step 5 $77,988 $6,499 $37.49 $3,000 Facilities Maintenance Group 7735 Facilities Maintenance Worker, Lead NE 2290 Step 1 $73,704 $6,142 $35.43 $2,835 Step 2 $69,864 $5,822 $33.59 $2,687 Step 3 $66,216 $5,518 $31.83 $2,547 Step 4 $62,760 $5,230 $30.17 $2,414 Step 5 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 7730 Facilities Maintenance Worker, Senior NE 2310 Step 1 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 Step 2 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,169 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2.056 Step 4 $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,949 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847 Garage Groqp 7530 Mechanic NE 2380 Step 1 $38,772 $3,231 $18.64 $1,491 Step 2 $36,756 $3,063 $17.67 $1,414 "E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 WW-,VJV WG,VVJ 'PIV. I $33,024 $2,752 $15.88 $31,308 $2,609 $15.05 19 of 21 $1,340 $1,270 $1,204 7520 Mechanic, Lead NE 2290 Step 1 $73,704 $6,142 $35.43 $2,835 Step 2 $69,864 $5,822 $33.59 $2,687 Step 3 $66,216 $5,518 $31.83 $2,547 Step 4 $62,760 $5,230 $30.17 $2,414 Step 5 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 7525 Mechanic, Senior NE 2310 Step $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2.288 Step 2 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,169 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,056 Step $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,949 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847 Meter Reading Group 7830 Meter Reader NE 5205 Step 1 $55,032 $4,586 $26.46 $2,117 Step 2 $52,164 $4,347 $25.08 $2,006 Step 3 $49,440 $4,120 $23.77 $1,902 Step 4 $46,860 $3,905 $22.53 $1,802 Step 5 $44,412 $3,701 $21.35 $1,708 7820 Meter Reader, Lead NE 5206 Step 1 $59,412 $4,951 $28.56 $2,285 Step 2 $56,316 $4,693 $27.08 $2,166 Step 3 $53,376 $4,448 $25.66 $2,053 Step 4 $50,592 $4,216 $24.32 $1,946 Step 5 $47,952 $3,996 $23.05 $1,844 Street . . 7430 Street Maintenance Worker NE 2380 Step 1 $38,772 $3,231 $18.64 $1,491 Step 2 $36,756 $3,063 $17.67 $1,414 Step 3 $34,836 $2,903 $16.75 $1,340 Step 4 $33,024 $2,752 $15.88 $1.270 Step 5 $31,308 $2,609 $15.05 $1,204 7425 Street Maintenance Worker, Senior NE 2310 Step 1 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 Step 2 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,169 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,056 Step $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,949 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847 `E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon Classification and Compensation Plan °w Effective April 20, 2014 20 of 21 7630 Warehouse Worker NE 2340 Step 1 $48,012 $4,001 $23.08 $1,847 Step 2 $45,504 $3,792 $21.88 $1,750 Step 3 $43,128 $3,594 $20.73 $1,659 Step 4 $40,884 $3,407 $19.66 $1,572 Step 5 $38,748 $3,229 $18.63 $1,490 7620 Warehouse Worker, Lead NE 2290 Step 1 $73,704 $6,142 $35.43 $2,835 Step 2 $69,864 $5,822 $33.59 $2,687 Step 3 $66,216 $5,518 $31.83 $2,547 Step 4 $62,760 $5,230 $30.17 $2,414 Step 5 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 7625 Warehouse Worker, Senior NE 2310 Step 1 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 Step 2 $56,388 $4.699 $27.11 $2,169 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2.056 Step 4 $50,664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,949 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847 Public Works and Water Operations Group 7320 Public Works and Water Foreman E 2170 Step 1 $84,384 $7,032 $40.57 $3,246 Step 2 $79,980 $6,665 $38.45 $3,076 Step 3 $75,816 $6,318 $36.45 $2,916 Step 4 $71.868 $5,989 $34.55 $2,764 Step 5 $68,124 $5,677 $32.75 $2,620 7310 Public Works and Water Superintendent E 2155 Step 1 $117,948 $9,829 $56.71 $4,536 Step $111,804 $9,317 $53.75 $4,300 Step 3 $105,972 $8,831 $50.95 $4,076 Step 4 $100,452 $8,371 $48.29 $3,864 Step 5 $95,220 $7,935 $45.78 $3,662 7130 Public Works Project Coordinator NE 2130 Step 1 $96,612 $8,051 $46.45 $3,716 Step 2 $91,572 $7,631 $44.03 $3,522 Step 3 $86,796 $7,233 $41.73 $3,338 Step 4 $82,272 $6,856 $39.55 $3,164 Step 5 $77,988 $6,499 $37.49 $3,000 7132 Public Works Water Project Coordinator NE 2130 Step $96,612 $8,051 $46.45 $3,716 Step 2 $91,572 $7.631 $44.03 $3,522 Step 3 $86,796 $7,233 $41.73 $3,338 Step 4 $82,272 $6,856 $39.55 $3,164 Step 5 $77,988 $6,499 $37.49 $3,000 'E - FLSA designation pending City of Vernon 21 of 21 °. Classification and Compensation Plan Effective April 20, 2014 7325 Street and Water Crew Leader Step 1 $73,704 $6,142 $35.43 $2,835 Step 2 $69,864 $5,822 $33.59 $2,687 Step 3 $66,216 $5,518 $31.83 $2,547 Step 4 $62,760 $5,230 $30.17 $2,414 Step 5 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 Water Maintenance . . 7930 Water Maintenance Worker NE 2380 Step 1 $38,772 $3,231 $18.64 $1,491 Step 2 $36,756 $3,063 $17.67 $1,414 Step 3 $34,836 $2,903 $16.75 $1,340 Step 4 $33,024 $2,752 $15.88 $1,270 Step 5 $31,308 $2,609 $15.05 $1,204 7925 Water Maintenance Worker, Senior NE 2310 Step 1 $59,484 $4,957 $28.60 $2,288 Step 2 $56,388 $4,699 $27.11 $2,169 Step 3 $53,448 $4,454 $25.70 $2,056 Step 4 $50.664 $4,222 $24.36 $1,949 Step 5 $48,024 $4,002 $23.09 $1,847 'E - FLSA designation pending TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION CITY CLERK'S OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: April 17, 2014 TO: Daniel Calleros, Police Chief Kristen Enomoto, Assistant to the City Administrator Carlos Fandino, Director of Light & Power William Fox, Finance Director Leonard Grossberg, Director of Health & Environmental Control Masami Higa, Assistant Finance Director Alex Kung, Assistant to the City Administrator Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer Teresa McAllister, Director of Human Resources Lisette Michel, Sr. Human Resources Analyst Zaynah Moussa, Deputy City Attorney Scott Porter, Deputy City Attorney Mark Whitworth, City Administrator Michael Wilson, Fire Chief S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water FROM: Deborah Juarez, Records Management Assistant 0 RE: Resolution No. 2014-14 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2013-57 Regarding the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees ("Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution") (Amendment No. 5) Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2014-14 referenced above, which was approved by City Council on April 15, 2014. Thank you. Attachment c: Raquel Franco Resolution No. 2014-14 STAFF REPORT REC EWED APR 10 Z014 CITY CLEKS OFFICE STAFF REPORT CITY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT DATE: April 15, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark C. Whitworth, City Administrator RE: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2013-57, regarding the Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees ("Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution") (Amendment No. 5) Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Find that approval of the proposed Amendment No. 5 to the Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution, is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. 2) Approve and adopt the attached resolution amending Exhibit A — Classification and Compensation Plan, of the Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution to add a new job classification and salary range for a Public Housing Property Coordinator. 3) Approve the attached job description for the Public Housing Property Coordinator. 4) Approve a part-time position allocation change in the City of Vernon Finance Department's staffing. Background As one of the earliest good governance reform measures enacted by the City Council on April 19, 2011 pursuant to Resolution No. 2011-69, City staff was directed by the City Council to seek the services of a third party property management firm to take over primary responsibility of the management of City -owned housing. In June 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1183 establishing a Housing Commission ("Commission") to oversee the day-to-day management, leasing, and maintenance of the City -owned housing stock. Staff has since been working with the Housing Commission to fulfill this directive. Historical Review of Related Housing Commission Activities The Housing Commission held its inaugural meeting in August 2011 and diligently began working to develop a comprehensive rental housing policy and related operational procedures. Consistent with the Vernon Rental Housing Policy that was ultimately adopted by the City Council, the Commission then formed a subcommittee which worked diligently and comprehensively to address all related operating procedures identified by staff. Among numerous other tasks, these included the establishment of market rents for all units, the creation of a lottery system to fill vacant units on a neutral, random basis, and a determination on the type of staffing that should be utilized to carry out the day-to-day management activities. At that time, staff advised the subcommittee of the April 2011 City Council directive relating to the services of a third party property management firm and of the limited City staffing available to perform property management functions. The subcommittee recommended that the Commission have existing City staff continue to perform the primary management functions and revisit the possibility of a third party property management firm after more of the policy and procedural matters had been thoroughly addressed. In September 2012, the Housing Commission authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a third party residential property manager, and directed staff to present a cost comparison between the RFP results and anticipated City costs. The City received only one response to the RFP and the costs of the lone proposer were much higher than expected, yet comparable to the City's estimated cost for a dedicated full-time employee to perform all the same functions. At the Housing Commission's request, in January 2013, City staff issued an amended RFP in an effort to generate more proposals. The City received four proposals in response to the amended RFP. After careful consideration and deliberation of the two highest ranking proposals and of staffs summary evaluation of all proposals , Solari Enterprises, Inc. ("Solari") was chosen to serve as the third party property manager, effective June 1, 2013. Since June 1, 2013, Solari has had primary responsibility for the lease -up of vacant units, the management of occupied units, and repair and maintenance of the City -owned housing stock. Solari's initial agreement was for a period of one year, with a City option to extend the agreement. In light of the upcoming expiration of the one-year period (May 31, 2014), staff undertook a review which has focused not only on Solari's specific performance, but also the needs of the City's tenants and how the City can most effectively and efficiently meet the needs of its tenants. City staff completed a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of the contract with Solari based on the service period of June 2013 to March 2014, which included the review of eleven (11) completed tenant survey forms, a meeting with the Principal of the contract, and meetings/discussions among certain City staff. The results of staffs comprehensive review and contract evaluation were presented to the Housing Commission on April 9, 2014, and can be found in the attached staff report to the Housing Commission, dated April 9, 2014, specifically in the sections titled, "The Tenants' Needs," "Evaluation of Role of Third Party Property Manager," "A Reduced Need for an Independent Third Parry Property Manager," and `Evaluation of Solari's Performance." Included in that staff report were staffs recommendations that the Commission (1) discontinue 2 the current Solari contract for full service, day-to-day, residential property management duties as of the May 31, 2014 contract expiration date; (2) reassign said duties to appropriate City staff; and (3) authorize the Commission Director to negotiate a new contract with Solari for consulting and advisory services on an as -needed, task -specific or project -specific basis. After significant discussion and consideration of the potential implications of these actions, both negative and positive, both real and perceived, the Commission approved staff s recommendations. In summary, staff has found that the City's best interests have not been served as effectively as anticipated by the use of a third party property manager for full service property management functions. Specifically, it has not served to decrease staffs day-to-day involvement as significantly as anticipated, but instead has added a layer of bureaucracy to certain procedures that serve only to decrease efficiencies in these areas. This is largely the result of significant. limitations the City faces regarding the delegation of contracting and purchasing authority to third parties that private landlords are not constrained to. Staff surmises this would be true regardless of whom the third party property manager was. As such, regardless of Solari's individual performance, staff now believes the day-to-day property management duties can be accomplished more effectively and efficiently through in- house staffing. However, due to significant reductions in the City's workforce over the last several years, beginning with the lay-off of approximately 30 employees in 2010 and the early retirement of an additional 35 employees in 2012 (many of those coming from the Community Services and Finance Departments), the City would need to increase its staffing to handle the day-to-day property management functions in-house. To that end, City staff recommends the creation of a part-time Public Housing Property Coordinator position. The position shall be responsible for performing a variety of confidential and professional level work in coordinating and implementing the City's property management policies and public housing leasing activities; collecting and accounting for rent payments; ensuring all units are properly maintained; researching and resolving tenant issues; and overseeing and coordinating responses to 24/7 access for tenant calls, or for maintenance purposes. It is anticipated that this position would work up to 20 hours per week on average. The proposed job description Human Resources staff conducted a survey of the Public Housing Property Coordinator position from the twelve local cities considered comparable to the City of Vernon. As a result of limited organizational data, an internal analysis and alignment was utilized, which resulted in the classification's assignment to a 5-Step pay scale ranging from $21.44 per hour - $26.06 per hour. The proposed Public Housing Property Coordinator position would be assigned to the Finance Department and all administrative property management related duties would be centralized in the Finance Department. Anticipated Future Related Recommendations At a future City Council meeting, as part of the annual budget approval process, the Director of Community Services & Water intends to request the creation of a part-time Facilities Maintenance Worker position, to help meet the staffing needs associated with the reassignment 3 of repair/maintenance duties to in-house City staff. It is anticipated that this position would work up to 20 hours per week on average. Additionally, in light of Solari's recognized expertise in private residential property management, staff believes that Solari can continue to be an appropriate resource to advise staff, and when appropriate, to undertake certain specific tasks and/or projects for which Solari has particular expertise or efficiencies and/or where there is a need or desire to have a heightened level of impartiality and objectivity. As such, staff has received authorization from the Housing Commission to negotiate the specific terms of a new contract with Solari. Staff is scheduled to present the results of this negotiation and the proposed contract, or other alternative(s) as may be appropriate, at the next Commission meeting on June 11, 2014. Should the Commission elect to move forward with a new contract with Solari, staff would present the item to City Council for approval. Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.126(c) requires prior approval by the City Council of Housing Commission related contracts that exceed an aggregate of $25,000 over the term of the contract. Although the proposed contract with Solari would be new and therefore technically not subject to this provision, staff believes the intent of the provision applies to multiple contracts with the same vendor over any three-year period. Fiscal Impact: City staff expects to hire the Public Housing Property Coordinator in mid -May. As such, the estimated cost for fiscal year 2013-2014 will be between $2,600 and $3,200. Sufficient funds are available in the Finance Department's budget. Pursuant to the current contract with Solari, the annual cost for day-to-day management services is approximately $18,000, including related reimbursable expenses. This does not include any repair/maintenance costs. Under the proposed plan to reassign these duties in-house to a temporary, part-time, Public Housing Property Coordinator, the annual cost for day-to-day management services is estimated to fall between $21,000 and $26,000. Although this cost is higher than Solari's current costs, staff believes there is added value in reassigning these duties in-house, specifically in the increased efficiencies and effectiveness such an arrangement will provide. Additionally, provided the City Council ultimately authorizes the Community Services Department to proceed with the hiring of a temporary, part-time Facilities Maintenance Worker that will be requested at a future meeting through the annual budget approval process, staff anticipates the annual associated cost to fall between $20,000 to $25,000. Solari's current labor rate for repair/maintenance work is $49 per hour. The labor rate for this potential staff position is expected to fall within $20 to $25. This is half or less than half Solari's current labor rate. The City expects that the costs for materials would remain largely the same as they have been with Solari. In summary, the City does not anticipate significant changes in the total annual costs of overall operation of the management of the City -owned rental housing stock based on the changes recommended in this staff report. 4 JOB DESCRIPTION Public Housing Property Coordinator Date Prepared: April 2014 DRAFT Class Code: 1248 SUMMARY: Under general supervision, reports to the City Administrator or designee, performing professional level work in coordinating and implementing the City's property management policies, and public housing leasing activities; assists in preparation of documents related to matters of property rights; collects and accounts for rent payments; ensures all units are properly maintained; researches and resolves tenant issues; and performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees maybe assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Assists in the development of objectives and goals related to the implementation of the City's residential housing program which includes residential apartment units. • Coordinates maintenance and management of City's residential housing program. • Assumes responsibility for collecting and accounting for monies received from rents and leases; prepares receipts; reconciles and balances accounts in conjunction with the Finance Department. • Receives applications from potential tenants; facilitates the screening of applicants' financial and credit reports to determine general eligibility for the City's residential housing program based upon established criteria. • Maintains the absolute confidentiality of work -related issues, personal records and City information; assures compliance with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A}. • Ensures proper maintenance, upkeep and repair of City owned properties and common areas; reviews situations and assesses level of repair needed; determines most appropriate service provider; monitors on site repairs; may perform minor or basic adjustments where appropriate and within the scope of authority. Ensures coordination of maintenance being performed is consistent with City standards of workmanship and quality. • Conducts regular meetings with tenants and residents to respond to any questions and concerns they may have including neighbor disputes, parking issues and related matters; researches and either resolves issue within established guidelines, or refers to higher level staff for their action. • Coordinates rent payment delinquency actions with other City departments and recommends tenant evictions. • . Prepares and maintains records and files; prepares comprehensive technical reports concerning rental property activities. • Oversees and coordinates responses to 24/7 access for tenant calls, or for maintenance purposes. • Supports the relationship between and among the City of Vernon, the City of Vernon Housing Commission and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work -related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Public Housing Property Coordinator Vernon CA 1 of 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED, AND three (3) years of experience performing technical related duties in property management or related activities. Knowledge of: • City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. • City Code, City Ordinances and Operating Manuals. • Principles and practices of property management and administration. • Proper processes and procedures with respect to legal filings for delinquent rents. • Economic and legal principles and practices of rental property transactions. • Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies related to property acquisition, appraisal, negotiations and disposal, relocation and other public property services activities. • Principles of record keeping and cash handling. • Telephone etiquette protocol. • Customer service standards and protocols. • Business computers and standard MS Office software applications. Skill in: • Developing, implementing and administering a wide range of projects and programs. • Organizing and maintaining records and filing systems. • Answering incoming calls and responding to public inquiries. • Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software. • Explaining City policies and procedures. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. • Gathering and analyzing data, preparing comprehensive and complex technical reports and making recommendations. • Dealing tactfully and courteously with residents, employees and the public. • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, fellow employees, and the public. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid Class C California State Driver's License is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment and on various City owned properties. Public Housing Property Coordinator Vernon CA 2 of 2 VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION DATE: April 9, 2014 TO: Honorable Vernon Housing Commission FROM: Mark C. Whitworth, Commission Director RE: Recommendations Regarding Property Management of the City -Owned Rental Housing Stock, including those related to the Third Party Residential Property Management Services Contract with Solari Enterprises, Inc. Recommendations It is recommended that the Housing Commission: 1. Find that approval of the proposed actions in this staff report are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. 2. Direct the Commission Director to not renew or extend the current contract with Solari Enterprises, Inc. and instead take the actions outlined in recommendations 3 and 4 below. 3. Authorize the Commission Director to reassign the day -today residential property management duties, including general administrative functions, leasing operations, rent collection, and repair/maintenance services, to appropriate City staff. This will entail proposed staffing changes outlined in this staff' report that are subject to City Administrator and/or City Council approval and authorization, and/or meet and confer requirements with labor representatives. 4. Authorize the Commission Director to negotiate a new contract with Solari Enterprises, Inc. for consulting and advisory services, on an as -needed, task -specific or project - specific basis, for a term not to exceed two years, at a cost not to exceed $10,000 per year. If authorized, consistent with Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.126(c), staff' intends to .seek City Council approval for .said contract. Backeround As you are aware, the current, one-year contract with Solari Enterprises, Inc. (Solari) for third party residential property management services will expire on May 31, 2014. City staff has completed a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of the contract with Solari based on the service period of June 2013 to March 2014, which included the review of eleven (11) completed tenant survey forms (blank sample attached), a meeting with the Principal of the contract, and meetings/discussions among certain City staff. A summary of the results of staff s evaluation can be found in a later section of this report. Historical Review of Third Party Property Management Related Directives and Actions City staff was first directed by the City Council to seek the services of a third party property management firm to take over primary responsibility of the management of City -owned housing in April 2011 (Resolution No. 2011-69), as one of the earliest good governance reform measures. Less the two months later, in June 2011, before staff had an opportunity to effectuate this directive, the City Council called for the establishment of a Housing Commission to oversee the day-to-day management, leasing, and maintenance of the City -owned housing stock (Ordinance No. 1183). The Housing Commission held its inaugural meeting in August 2011 and diligently began working to develop a comprehensive rental housing policy and related operational procedures. Consistent with the Vernon Rental Housing Policy that was ultimately adopted by the City Council, the Commission then formed a subcommittee which worked diligently and comprehensively to address all related operating procedures identified by staff. Among numerous other tasks, these included the establishment of market rents for all units, the creation of a lottery system to fill vacant units on a neutral, random basis, and a determination on the type of staffing that should be utilized to carry out the day-to-day management activities: At that time, staff advised the subcommittee of the April 2011 City Council directive relating to the services of a third party property management firm and of the limited City staffing available to perform property management functions, The subcommittee recommended that the Commission have existing City staff continue to perform the primary management functions and revisit the possibility of a third party property management firm after more of the policy and procedural matters had been thoroughly addressed. At the September 19, 2012 Commission meeting, after the Commission had completed most of the heavy lifting in the way of policy and procedural matters, it discussed the benefits of increased impartiality and transparency a third party property manager could add to the newly established policies and procedures. As such, the Commission authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a third party residential property manager, and directed staff to present a cost comparison between the RFP results and anticipated City costs. As presented and discussed at the December 12, 2012 Commission meeting, the City received only one response to the RFP and the costs of the lone proposer were much higher than expected, yet comparable to the City's estimated cost for a dedicated full-time employee to perform all the same functions. Due to significant reductions in the City's workforce over the last several years, beginning with Solari Contract Evaluation 04/09/14 Page 2 the lay-off of approximately 30 employees in 2010 and the early retirement of an additional 35 employees in 2012 (many of those coming from the Community Services and Finance Departments), the City would need to increase its staffing to handle the full breadth of property management functions in-house, At the Commission's request, in January 2013, City staff issued an amended RFP in an effort to generate more proposals. As presented and discussed at the March 27, 2013 Commission meeting, the City received four proposals in response to the amended RFP. After careful consideration and deliberation of staff s summary evaluation of all proposals and of the two highest ranking proposals, Solari was chosen to serve as the third party property manager, effective June 1, 2013. Since June 1, 2013, Solari has had primary responsibility for the lease -up of vacant units, the management of occupied units, and repair and maintenance of the City -owned housing stock. Solari's initial agreement was for a period of one year, with a City option to extend the agreement. In light of the upcoming expiration of the one-year period (May 31, 2014), staff has undertaken this review which has focused not only on Solari's specific performance, but also the needs of the City's tenants and how the City can most effectively and efficiently meet the needs of its tenants. The Tenants' Needs Staff began its analysis with a focus on the City's tenants. Over the course of the past 10 months, staff has received feedback from tenants informally, and staff has become aware of issues or potential concerns anecdotally. Staff has heard concerns about response times to service requestsand the appropriate level of maintenance and/or repairs Solari has recommended. Staff has also heard concerns over Solari's customer service protocols and frustration that tenants never .reach a live person when placing calls. Staff continues to hear displeasure over the inconvenience of having to mail in rental payments. In order to measure tenant concerns more objectively and completely, staff sent the attached Tenant Satisfaction Survey, accompanied by the attached cover letter, to all tenants in City - owned housing Staff received 11 completed surveys from tenants. Below is a summary of the results of the survey by survey category. As indicated by said results, of greatest concern to the tenants are response times for maintenance calls, Solari's customer service protocols, including timely communication, and the physical appearance and condition of properties. 1. Section I. Leasing Experience (includes Lease Renewals) Nearly half of the tenants that returned completed surveys provided scores of 1 and 2, "Unacceptable" and "Need to Improve," respectively, for this section. A couple surveys marked "N/A," while the remaining surveys indicated scores of 3 and 4, "Satisfactory," "Above Standard." Some additional comments provided were: "Lack of communication on timely manner." "Tenants were not given notice regarding termination of lease in a Solari Contract Evaluation 04/09/14 Page 3 timely matter, nor were we given information as to how to renew lease." "Request for monthly rent payments to be made directly to City of Vernon." 2. Section II. Appearance and Condition of the Property More than half of the tenants that returned completed surveys provided scores of 1 and 2, "Unacceptable" and "Need to Improve," respectively, for many of the items in this section. "Exterior cleanliness of building" and "Cleanliness of windows" consistently received low scores. Some additional comments provided were: "Tree maintenance not satisfactory," "Other than cleaning gutters, no attempt has been made to maintain or clean the property. Repeated attempts to have lawn sprinklers adjusted or repaired have gone unanswered." "Improvements greatly needed," 3. Section III. Property Features More than half of the tenants that returned completed surveys marked "N/A" for this section, while others provided scores of 3, 4, or 5, "Satisfactory," "Above Standard," or "Outstanding," respectively. Two surveys provided less than satisfactory scores for "Tenant Parking" and "Visitor Parking." Some additional comments provided were: "Too many residents do not use assigned parking. Too many residents use visitor parking, which makes it difficult to have visitors" "No attempt has been made to inquire as to how effective heating/air conditioning operates. Filters not changed. Lease has replaced all filters on own." "Drainage not properly cleaned." 4. Section IV. Property Management Team More than half of the tenants that returned completed surveys provided scores of I and 2, "Unacceptable" and "Need to Improve," respectively, for this section. Some additional comments provided were: "When calling to report problems, always got answering machine" "Impossible to contact anyone on weekends." "No follow-up calls in a timely manner." 5. Section V. Maintenance Services More than half of the tenants that returned completed surveys provided scores of 1 and 2, "Unacceptable" and "Need to Improve," respectively, for this section. Some additional comments provided were: "Response time is very bad." "The response time when you call Solari is unacceptable." "I would rather see the City staff take over housing maintenance again."Despite any of the dissatisfaction expressed through the survey, more than half indicated they would recommend their respective property to others and renew their leases based on current circumstances. Some level of dissatisfaction is to be expected. The City has undergone tremendous change over the past several years. For many years, the City provided what many would consider an unrealistically high level of service, at least as compared to best practices of private landlords. As part of the City's good governance reforms, the City is committed to managing its housing Solari Contract Evaluation 04/09/14 Page 4 stock in accordance with best practices of private residential landlords, consistent with the policies and procedures established by the Housing Commission. Given the City's history, however, even best practices, as measured objectively, may still not meet at least some tenants' expectations. Irrespective of Solari's performance, some amount of time will be needed for tenants to adjust their expectations such that best practices of private residential landlords will meet or exceed expectations, as opposed to leaving tenants disappointed. Evaluation of Role of Third Party Property Manager Before evaluating Solari's specific purpose, staff offers some observations regarding the use of any third party property manager, Initially, staff had hoped that once a third party property manager was engaged, the amount of time staff would have to spend on rental housing issues would decrease significantly. This has proven not to be the case. As it turns out, the "landlord," in this case staff as a proxy for the Commission, has had to remain actively engaged and staff has not seen a material decrease in its involvement with the rental housing, notwithstanding Solari's presence. Staff has concluded that regardless of whom the third party property manager might have been, a dramatic change in the way the City manages and oversees its rental housing would have been disruptive to at least some. Managing and meeting expectations has been a challenge. Finding an appropriate balance between objectively reasonable best practices for private residential landlords and applying those practices to any particular set of circumstances has also created challenges. Staff has now concluded that unlike private residential landlords, the City has significant restrictions on how much authority it can delegate to any third party property manager, Consistent with some of the City's other good governance reforms relating to contracting and purchasing protocols, staff has concluded that best practices for the City is not to delegate any spending authority to a third party property manager. This requires staffs involvement in any decision to expend funds, which differs from what a private residential landlord might choose to do. Another example is that an authorized City representative is legally required to approve and to sign all contracts, including all leases. Once again, where a private residential landlord might delegate this responsibility, the City cannot. Given that staff has to approve much of what any third party property manager might do, it has added a layer of decisionmaking and in some cases, has slowed response times, notwithstanding best efforts on the part of staff and Solari. This is one unintended consequence of employing a third party property manager, Staff has concluded that many of the benefits it thought it would derive from engaging a third party property manager simply have not materialized. Instead, there have been unintended consequences. On balance, staff has reconsidered the value and need for a full -service third - party property manager. Solari Contract Evaluation 04/09/14 Page 5 A Reduced Need for an Independent Third Party Property Manager The City has come a long way in advancing and embracing many good governance reforms, The Commission is to be commended for proposing a housing policy that the City Council adopted, and for adopting many procedures that now safeguard the integrity of the City -owned rental housing stock, One of the major concerns originally to be addressed by a third party property manager was who gained access to City housing. Since then, the Commission has adopted a lottery system which appears to have addressed this concern, and which the Commission will continue to administer regardless of the presence or absence of a third party property manager. Two additional major concerns originally to be addressed by a third party property manager were rental rates and rental terms and conditions. Since then, the City has adopted a policy of setting rental rates at market, which the Commission reviews annually, and the Commission has adopted a standard form lease based on best practices for private residential tenancies. Once again, the City and the Commission have addressed issues that originally were to be addressed by a third party property manager. Staff has also concluded that with respect to repairs and maintenance, the City is in at least as good a position as a third party property manager to manage and oversee this function. If anything, given the proximity of City crews to the housing stock and the institutional knowledge they possess, the City may be more responsive and more efficient in this role. As such, regardless of Solari's individual performance, staff now believes there is simply a lesser need for a full -service third party property manager. Evaluation of Solari's Performance Solari is a professional third -party property manager with an extensive background in residential property management. Staff wants to acknowledge at the outset all of Solari's hard work and dedication, and wants to thank Solari for partnering with staff during this transitionary period. As might be expected, Solari's performance has been mixed, some of which is Solari's responsibility, some of which is staff s responsibility, and some of which staff now understands was likely inevitable. Solari has many strengths. Solari brought a level of expertise and professionalism to the engagement that staff appreciates. Solari understands best practices for private residential landlords and regularly advised staff as to how private landlords would address issues. This was particularly valuable to staff as they tried to balance best practices of private residential landlords with the particular needs of the City's tenants. For the most part, Solari also managed routine property management issues adequately. A weakness of Solari's performance under the current contract was timely and appropriate communication, both with tenants and with staff. On occasion, Solari proposed communications Solari Contract Evaluation 04/09/14 Page 6 to tenants that staff did not believe were appropriate in tone. Staff was concerned whether Solari sufficiently understood the needs of this tenant population and whether Solari could tailor its communications in a sufficiently particularized manner for specific issues. At times, staff too was disappointed in Solari's responsiveness to staff inquiries and coordination of duties, This was particularly true at the beginning of the relationship, and staff does acknowledge improvement in communications with Solari during the course of this engagement, attributable to efforts made by both parties. As of late, Solari has been more responsive, and staff is appreciative of the efforts Solari has made to address staffs concerns regarding communications. A couple deficiencies in Solari's performance were also noted by the Community Services Department in the area of repairs and maintenance. Although Solari's labor rates for its maintenance staff are lower than the City's labor rates,, the Community Services Department has advised that Solari often takes longer to complete a routine repair/maintenance job than City crews would take to complete the same job (sometimes more than twice as long), thereby negating much of the cost savings of the lower rate. Additionally, at times, Solari has indicated that response times would be delayed by one to two days due to low staffing levels. Delayed responses to repair/maintenance calls was something the City was specifically attempting to mitigate through the contract with Solari. Proposed City Staffing to Resume In -House Property Management Although it is within the discretion of the City Administrator and/or City Council to determine the staffing needs of the City, staff recognizes that the Commission's understanding of how the City intends to fulfill the property management duties with in-house staff is an important factor in the Commission's determination of which type of staffing, in-house versus third party contract, is more appropriate. As the Commission may recall, prior to the engagement of Solari, City Administration staff provided primary oversight of all property management functions and specifically handled all administrative duties, with the exception of rent collection, which was handled by the Finance Department, while the Community Services Department handled all repair/maintenance work. If the Commission approves the recommendations in this staff report, the City plans to shift all administrative duties (leasing, rent collection, quarterly Commission reports, etc.) to the Finance Department and centralize the primary oversight of all duties, including repair/maintenance work, within that department, for the purposes of recording and tracking all information necessary to complete the quarterly reports to the Housing Commission. The Community Services Department would resume its previously existing procedures, at least in large part, although some modifications or updates may be necessary, This would consolidate all day-to- day duties between two departments instead of three, thereby streamlining all related procedures and increasing efficiencies and effectiveness. The Finance Director would apprise the City Administrator of housing activities on a monthly basis and would immediately notify him/her of any specific issues should they arise. Solari Contract Evaluation 04/09/14 page 7 1 In order to effectuate/memorialize the aforementioned transition, an update to Resolution No, VHC-2, respecting monthly rent collection and general repair/maintenance services, would be in order and could be accomplished at the June 2014 Commission meeting. The City's current Finance Director, William Fox, is a California Real Estate Broker, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Internal Auditor. He holds an MBA degree in Management and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from California State Polytechnic University, Mr. Fox has over thirty years of property management experience. This experience is from involvement on various home owners association Board of Directors, managing his personal property portfolio, and managing his parents' property portfolio. He has "hands on" knowledge in the management, customer service, maintenance, and administrative functions of handling a portfolio of properties. The utilization of Mr. Fox's experience and skills to oversee the City's property portfolio will provide a cost effective and customer focused approach. In order to resume the full breadth of property management duties in-house, the Finance Department would need to hire a temporary, part-time Public Housing Property Coordinator pursuant to the attached job description at an hourly rate expected to fall within $21 to $26 to work approximately 20 hours per week. The Community Services Department would need tohire a temporary, part-time Facilities Maintenance Worker at an hourly rate expected to fall within a range of either $20 to $25, or $21 to $26, to work approximately 20 hours per week. The City would report to the Commission on the effectiveness of this arrangement at each quarterly meeting throughout the first year and provide a comprehensive evaluation at the conclusion of the first year, or any such time prior to or after that as the Commission may request. Provosed Solari Contract In light of Solari's recognized expertise in private residential property management, .staff believes it would be in the City's best interest to negotiate a new contract with Solari for consulting and advisory services, on an as -needed, task -specific or project -specific basis, Staff believes that Solari can continue to be an appropriate resource to advise staff, and when appropriate, to undertake certain specific tasks and/or projects for which Solari has particular expertise or efficiencies and/or where there is a need or desire to have a heightened level of impartiality and objectivity. If the Commission authorizes staff to move forward on this matter, staff would then meet with Solari to negotiate the specific terms of the proposed contract and present the item to City Council for prior approval (consistent with Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.126(c)), before bringing the item back to the Commission for final authorization. Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.126(c) requires prior approval by the City Council of Housing Commission related contracts that exceed an aggregate of $25,000 over the term of the contract. Although the proposed contract with Solari would be new and therefore technically not subject to this provision, staff believes the intent of the provision applies to multiple contracts with the same vendor over any three-year period. Solari Contract Evaluation 04/09/14 Page 8 Solari has advised that it does provide consulting services to other agencies/entities, and that such an arrangement would not be out of the norm for the company. Solari has expressed a genuine interest in continuing to help the City, Commission, and staff manage the existing housing stock in any way the Commission deems necessary or appropriate. Conclusion After careful consideration and deliberation, staff recommends that Solari's contract for full - service third -party property management services not be extended beyond its current end -date of May 31, 2014, Instead, staff recommends that staff resume the day-to-day management and oversight of the City -owned rental housing stock. Staff further recommends that it be authorized to negotiate a new contract with Solari for consulting and advisory services on an as -needed basis, Fiscal Impact Pursuant to the current contract with Solari, the annual cost for day-to-day management services is approximately $18,000,including related reimbursable expenses. This does not include any repair/maintenance costs. Under the proposed plan to reassign these duties in-house to a temporary, part-time, Public Housing Property Coordinator, the annual cost for day-to-day management services is estimated to fall between $21,000 and $26,000. Although this cost is higher than Solari's current costs, we believe there is added value in reassigning these duties in- house, specifically in the increased efficiencies and effectiveness such an arrangement will provide. Solari's current labor rate for repair/maintenance work is $49 per hour. The labor rate for the proposed in-house, temporary, part-time Facilities Maintenance Worker is expected to fall within $20 to $26. This is half or less than half Solari's current labor rate, The City expects that the costs for materials would remain largely the same as they have been with Solari. Pursuant to the aforementioned, the City anticipates that the additional costs for the new Public Housing Property Coordinator will be more than off -set by the reduced labor rate for most repair/maintenance work. Under the proposed consulting/advisory services contract with Solari, work would only be performed on an as -needed basis and therefore costs would only be incurred if specific work was assigned or requested. In order to control potential costs, staff proposes that the contract be capped at $10,000 per year. Provided the Commission approves the recommendations in this report, staff would then proceed to negotiate the specific terms of the contract with Solari and could then more specifically identify the costs it anticipates incurring in the next fiscal year and/or over the entire term of the contract. In summary, the City does not anticipate significant changes in the total annual costs of overall operation of the management of the City -owned rental housing stock based on the changes recommended in this staff report. Solari Contract Evaluation 04/09/14 Page 9 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 March 10, 2014 [Insert Tenant Name(s) and Address] Re: Tenant Satisfaction Survey Dear [Insert Tenant Name(s)]: Enclosed please find a Tenant Satisfaction Survey relating to your tenancy at the above address. As you are probably aware, over the last two -and -a -half years, the Vernon Housing Commission has developed and implemented a number of new policies and procedures that are designed to more effectively, fairly, and impartially govern the leasing and day-to-day management of the City's housing stock. Additionally, in June 2013, the Commission engaged the services of Solari. Enterprises, Inc., a third party professional property management firm with decades of experience in residential properly management. In line with the City's good governance reform requirements, the award of the contract to Solari was made through a competitive selection process. The contract with Solari is set to expire May 31, 2014. City staff is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of the contract to date. Your input is an important and valuable part of the evaluation. Please complete the enclosed Tenant Satisfaction Survey and return the completed form by email, mail, or in -person as follows by Wednesday. March 26, 2014: City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Attn: Kristen Enomoto Email: kenomoto@ci.vernon.ca.us A fellable electronic version of the form is also available. If you would prefer this version, please provide your email address to Adriana Ramos (aramos a.ci.vernon.ca.us or 323-583-8811 ext. 266) and she will promptly email you the electronic version. The deadline to submit electronic copies is March 26, 2014. Sincerely, Mark C. Whitworth City Administrator/Housing Commission Director DCcfusivefy Industriaf Tenant Satisfaction Survey For each question, please select the number that most closely corresponds to your answer in the box to the right. Unacceptable "• "'Neodta;fmprove Satisfautory_r AbovaStandard Quistauptng _ I 2 3 4 5 i, Leasing Experience (includes Lease Renewals): Base of leasing process Leasing agent was knowledgeable and helpful Follow up and continuing contact with the leasing agent Lease,Up process was completed in a timely manner 1 12 13 14 15 1N/A O Ir Ir Ir Ir Ir r it it it it it r it it it it Ir r.....l r I r..... r__. I..r- Overall quality of leasing experience r r C I C C C Please provide additional comments about your leasing experience: Page 1 of 7 1I Appearance and Condition of the Property - Exterior cleanliness of building Landscaping I Cleanliness of windows Maintenance of common area Cleanliness of common areas Cleanliness of parking areas Unit signage Exterior signage - Mailboxes or mail area Building directory Exterior lighting Interior lighting 1 i 2 3 J fi y.N/A I i Ir" r I r r^ r r r �r j r r r i r 4r• I r I r !r !r !r Ir Ir I I r r-.r f r I r � r I Page 2 of 7 Please provide additional comments about the Appearance and Condition of the Property: III, Property Features: Property design Property location 1 2 'i 3 14 15 1 N/A r it Ir Ir Ir (r r !r ',r Ir Ir it Tenant parking i I r t r I r r r Visitor parking I r r r r r r Heating & Air Conditioning i t r r r r r Please provide additional comments about the Property Features: Page 3 of 7 IV. ProoerW ManaeementTeam: �I i �2 IJ 14 i5 =NIA Ease of contacting Property Manager r" r I ; r" r t' r i Follow-up after problems are reported j f r f' (I i I r s � i Timely and satisfactory resolution of problems r s f '. I, f , r" r r i Knowledge of Pro" Manager i f 1 r r f r- h Willingness of Property Manager to respond your needs C i' ...r--._ r r' _.. ..._ r" .. .. `. r i Clarity of communication by Property Manager f r, r i r I i t r Competence of Property Manager - � --- - .i r ( :, r i r i f' r Courtesy and respect with which you are treated( r I r, r r � i i r '.. Quality of service you receive ; r" r r r"( r r''� Implementation of the Housing Commission's policies and procedures f r C r r j r Page 4 of 7 Willingness of Property Manager to do what they can to keep tenants r r C r r r happy r- Ovemll tenant morale 1 r r r. C r r Please provide additional comments about the Property Management Team: V. Maintenance Service: Ease in submitting Maintenance requests Communication with Maintenance staff Maintenance request was responded to in a timely matter Timely and satisfactory completion of Maintenance requests Maintenance staff left work area clean Please provide additional comments related to maintenance: 12 3 14 S N/A r Ir r r r 'Ir r Ir Ir r �r �r �r r �r Ir Ir !r it i,r ',r r it Ir Ir Ir Ir Page 5 of 7 Would you recommend this property to others? Yes —No — Please explain why or why not: Based on the quality of your property, and the level of service you have received, if your lease were expiring today, would you renew your lease? Yes_ No� Please explain why or why not: Please provide any ideas or suggestions that would enhance your tenancy at the property: Please provide any additional comments relating to your experience as a tenant, including interactions with the Property Management Team (Solari Enterprises, Inc.), City stab, neighbors, etc.: Page 6 of 7 The following information is optional. Name: Unit Number: Email Address; Phone Number; Page 7 of 7 Date Prepared: April 2014 JOB DESCRIPTION Public Housing Property Coordinator DRAFT Class Code: SUMMARY: Under general supervision, reports to the City Administrator or designee, performing professional level work in coordinating and implementing the City's property management policies, and public housing leasing activities; assists in preparation of documents related to matters of property rights; collects and accounts for rent payments; ensures all units are properly maintained; researches and resolves tenant issues; and performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: — Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by Incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job descrtpfron does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following., • Assists in the development of objectives and goals related to the implementation of the City's residential housing program which includes residential apartment units. • Coordinates maintenance and management of City's residential housing program. • Assumes responsibility'for collecting and accounting for monies received from rents and leases; prepares receipts; reconciles and balances accounts in conjunction with the Finance Department. • Receives applications from potential tenants; screens applicants' financial and credit reports to determine general eligibility for the City's residential housing program based upon established criteria. • Maintains the absolute confidentiality of work -related issues, personal records and City information; assures compliance with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A}. • Ensures proper maintenance, upkeep and repair of City owned properties and common areas; reviews situations and assesses level of repair needed; determines most appropriate service provider; monitors on site repairs; may perform minor or basic adjustments where appropriate and within the scope of authority. Ensures coordination of maintenance being performed is consistent with City standards of workmanship and quality. • Conducts regular meetings with tenants and residents to respond to any questions and concerns they may have including neighbor disputes, parking issues and related matters; researches and either resolves issue within established guidelines, or refers to higher level staff for their action. • Coordinates rent payment delinquency actions with other City departments and recommends tenant evictions. • Prepares and maintains records and files; prepares comprehensive technical reports concerning rental property activities. • Oversees and coordinates responses to 24/7 access ty for tenant calls, or for maintenance purposes. • Supports the relationship between and among the City of Vernon, the City of Vernon Housing Commission and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work -related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Public Housing Property Coordinator Vernon CA 1 of 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED, AND three (3) years of experience performing technical related duties in property management or related activities. Knowledge of: • City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. • City Code, City Ordinances and Operating Manuals, • Principles and practices of property management and administration, • Proper processes and procedures with respect to legal filings for delinquent rents. • Economic and legal principles and practices of rental property transactions. • Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies related to property acquisition, appraisal, negotiations and disposal, relocation and other public property services activities. • Principles of record keeping and cash handling. • Telephone etiquette protocol. • Customer service standards and protocols. • Business computers and standard MS Office software applications, Skill in: • Developing, implementing and administering a wide range of projects and programs. • Organizing and maintaining records and filing systems. • Answering incoming calls and responding to public Inquiries. • Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software. • Explaining City policies and procedures. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. • Gathering and analyzing data, preparing comprehensive and complex technical reports and making recommendations, • Dealing tactfully and courteously with residents, employees and the public. • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, fellow employees, and the public. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid Class C California State Driver's License is required, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment and on various City owned properties. Public Housing Property Coordinator Vernon CA 2 of 2 REVISED STAFF REPORT