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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2020
SUBJECT: HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
BACKGROUND:
This action approves Personnel Action Requests reviewed and recommended by the Personnel Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1)Approve the following Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service
Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s); and
2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the attached Side Letter of Agreement between the
City and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) bargaining group revising Section 14.2
Differential Pay – Rubber Gloving of their MOU expiring July 31, 2021.
ANALYSIS:
Personnel Board Actions
The Personnel Board reviewed the following recommendations of City Staff and approved the following actions in
accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules:
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
10/19/2020
Human Resources Action Items
October 19, 2020
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A. MERIT INCREASES AND/OR REGULAR APPOINTMENTS
B. FLEX STAFFING PROMOTION – The following flex promotion has been requested by the appropriate
Department Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 5.4.2 Flexible Staffing:
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION TYPE OF ACTION /
EFFECTIVE DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
A Police Rocky
Wenrick
Police Lieutenant Regular Appointment
08/25/2020
3423/04
$11,855.34
B
Police Jorge
Sandoval
Police Lieutenant Regular Appointment
08/25/2020
3423/04
$11,855.34
C Police Bertha Parra Police Sergeant Merit Increase
07/26/2020
3416/04
$9,934.10
D Police Alejandro
Gomez
Police Officer Merit Increase
09/25/2020
6101/05
$7,874.78
E Police Zachary
Chadwick
Police Officer Merit Increase
10/07/2020
6101/05
$7,874.78
F Police Jared Bird Police Officer Merit Increase
09/30/2020
6101/04
$7,495.18
G Police Luis Jaime Information
Technology Analyst
Regular Appointment
09/23/2020
4188/05
$6,078.64
H Utilities Jason
Kroner
Welder/Water
Distribution Worker I
Merit Increase
09/26/2020
5190/04
$6,549.11
I Utilities Daniel
Smith
Utilities
Administrative &
Financial Services
Manager
Reg Appt/Merit Increase
10/20/2020
3213/02
$7,708.03
J Utilities Clayton
Helvey
Customer Service
Representative I
Reg Appt/Merit Increase
04/20/2020
5154/02
$4,194.36
K Utilities Alfonso
Mercado
Meter Reader Merit Increase
10/09/2020
5179/04
$5,886.26
L Utilities Abdul
Qadeer
Senior Electrical
Engineer
Reg Appt/Merit Increase
10/20/2020
3515/05
$10,582.89
M Community
Resources
Brian
Zuniga
Transportation
Dispatcher
Merit Increase
09/11/2020
7163/03
$4,32619
N Economic and
Community
Development
Elijio
Sandoval
Planning Technician Merit Increase
08/25/2020
4165/03
$4,408.14
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
Utilities Gabriela Enriquez From: Office Specialist I
To: Office Specialist II
09/10/2020 4143/05
$3,958.44
Human Resources Action Item
October 19, 2020
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C. RECLASSIFICATION: The following reclassification has been requested by the respective Department Head
and is being made in accordance with the City of Azusa Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 3.8.
Reclassification.
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION
FROM/TO
EFFECTIVE
DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO. SALARY
Utilities Alfonso
Mercado
From: Meter Reader
To: Customer Service
Representative III
11/02/2020 5174/04
$5,608.09
D. TRANSFER – The following transfer appointment has been requested by the appropriate Department Head
pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System Section 12.1.3:
*Clerical error regarding effective date on 09/21/2020 Agenda.
E. NEW APPOINTMENTS – The following appointments have been requested by the appropriate Department
Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 5.7.5 Appointment:
F. PROMOTION – The following promotional appointments have been requested by the appropriate Department
Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 12.2 Promotion.
G. SEPARATION/RETIREMENTS – The following separations are submitted for informational purposes:
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE
Administrative
Services
Kelsey Kenz Human Resources Manager 09/24/2020
H. NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION(S) – The following job specifications have been reviewed and approved by
respective bargaining units and are being proposed in order to meet business needs of the Department:
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION
FROM/TO
EFFECTIVE
DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
Utilities Anthony Solis Meter Reader / Customer
Service Representative III
9/20/2020* 5174/05
$5,888.49
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
Economic and
Community
Development
Maria Cortez Development
Services Assistant
11/02/2020 4174/01
$4,351.71
Public Works Gonzalo Garnica
III
Park Maintenance
Crew Supervisor
11/02/2020 8205/01
$4,783.37
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
Police Vianney Garcia From: Police Officer
Trainee
To: Police Officer
11/06/2020 6101/01
$6,466.33
Police Spencer Shepard From: Police Officer
Trainee
To: Police Officer
11/06/2020 6101/01
$6,466.33
Human Resources Action Items
October 19, 2020
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CLASSIFICATION
BARGAINING
GROUP RANGE
STEP 1
BASE MO.
STEP 5
BASE MO.
Senior Recreation Leader ACEA Pending Creation $2,775.07 $3,373.11
IBEW MOU Revision to Section 14.2 – Rubber Gloving
A current discrepancy exists between the step in which an employee in the Linemen series is required to ‘work hot’
on electrical poles and when they receive pay for such work. The attached Side Letter Agreement, if approved by
Council, will allow those in Step 4 of the City’s Linemen Apprentice program to receive Rubber Glove pay.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All proposed changes were approved with the FY 2020/21 Adopted Budget and/or are able to be absorbed with
anticipated salary savings from the current year budget.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Bianca Munoz Talika M. Johnson
Human Resources Technician Director of Administrative Services
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachments:
1. New Classification Specification - Senior Recreation Leader
2. Side Letter Agreement – IBEW Rubber Gloving
Page 1 of 2
CITY OF AZUSA
SENIOR RECREATION LEADER
DEFINITION
Under direction, the Senior Recreation Leader is responsible for projects of the Recreation
Division including senior and youth programs, summer activities, and special events, as well as
supporting other critical administrative needs of the Department and Division.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the
listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those
set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Trains, assigns, supervises and evaluates all recreation staff.
Orders inventory and equipment.
Coaches and supervises recreation participants and programs; assists with activity registration
and scheduling; inventories, manages, and distributes equipment; may assist in the coordination
of transportation to and from events.
Performs recreation program planning, scheduling and implementation in one or more
specialized areas.
Provides customer service; answers and returns phone calls; performs a variety of clerical
duties to include typing, filing, and preparing documents.
Sets-up and tears-down equipment for events; maintains scores for games and activities;
assists public works staff as needed.
Schedules and coordinates officials and referees.
Performs community outreach at schools, health fairs, and other community events; distributes
flyers and mailers.
Completes accident and injury reports as needed.
May work weekends and/or overtime hours as needed.
Performs related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This single position class receives general supervision from the Recreation Manager and is
responsible for exercising functional supervision of assigned activities to include scheduling,
set-up, break-down, and promotion of events. This position is also responsible for exercising
lead supervision over part-time Recreation staff.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education and/or Experience
Completed two years of college coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Public
Administration, or related field; AND one (1) year of professional experience in a recreation or
related position with demonstrated increasing responsibility. Two years of experience may be
substituted for each of the years of education.
Attachment 1
Senior Recreation Leader
Class Specification
Page 2 of 2
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the activities, facilities, arrangements, resources, and equipment common to
modern health and recreation programs. Working knowledge of programs for maintaining
security and enforcing regulations at parks and recreational facilities. Knowledge of supervisory
principles and practices; general office practices; customer service etiquette and methods;
project and time management methods and practices; sports activities, equipment, and rules;
work safety policies, procedures, and practices. Ability to operate basic office equipment;
interact with the public and other contacted in the course of work professionally and tactfully;
establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate clearly both verbally and in
writing.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an
individual with a disability.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a
satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Must possess Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid certifications at time of hire.
Environmental Conditions
Work is performed throughout City recreation site and facilities; may be exposed to heat and
outdoor conditions, bodily fluids from injuries, and cleaning agents; incumbents may be required
to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time.
Physical Conditions
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility; to stand or sit for prolonged
periods of time; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull
light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand
movement and fine coordination; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF AZUSA
AND
THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
This Side Letter of Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of Azusa (“City”) and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (“Association”) (collectively “Parties”) is
entered into with respect to the following:
WHEREAS, the Parties have a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that
commenced on August 1, 2017 and is set to expire on July 31, 2021;
WHEREAS, the Association and the City agrees a discrepancy exits between the City’s
Linemen Apprentice Program and the pay for the Rubber Gloving in the MOU;
WHEREAS, the MOU currently provides the 6% differential Rubber Gloving pay at
successful completion of Step 5 of the Apprentice Program;
WHEREAS, the City’s Apprentice Program assigns work in ‘hot rubber gloves’ in Step
4 of the Apprentice Program.
LET IT BE RESOLVED, that MOU section 14.2 Differential Pay – Rubber Gloving
will be replaced with: After successful completion of training in Rubber Gloving and the formal
initiation of a rubber gloving program by the utility as declared by the Utilities Director, the
following classifications shall receive a 6% differential to their base monthly salary:
Electric Distribution Supervisor
Electric Crew Supervisor
Line Mechanic
Apprentice Line Mechanic (Step 4 of Apprentice program, not salary range)
LET IT ALSO BE RESOLVED, that the differential for those at Step 4 of the
Apprentice Program shall be paid the 6% base pay for Rubber Gloving from the later date of
October 1, 2020 or the first date the apprentices were assigned to perform hot work in rubber
gloves.
Executed this ____ day of __________, 2020.
Attachment 2
CITY OF AZUSA: INTERNALTIONAL BROTHERHOOD
OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS:
______________________________ ___________________________________
Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager Ken Delgado, Business Representative
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
______________________________ ____________________________________
________________________________
Marco Martinez, Best, Best & Krieger Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr. City Clerk