The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutHR Update to Assistant City Attorney Compensation____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: March 21, 2022 Disposition: Resolution 15045 Agenda Item No: 5.c Meeting Date: March 21, 2022 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Human Resources Prepared by: Nadine Atieh Hade, Administrative Services Director City Manager Approval: ______________ TOPIC: UPDATE TO ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COMPENSATION SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR THE ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY TO ALIGN WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARIES. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution approving the adjustment of the compensation schedule for the Assistant City Attorney to align with executive management salaries. BACKGROUND: The City of San Rafael has a part-time elected City Attorney who serves as the legal advisor and representative for the City. The Assistant City Attorney functions as the day-to-day head of the City’s legal operations in areas including City litigation, labor negotiations and contract review. ANALYSIS: The Assistant City Attorney is currently the lowest-paid executive management position. Based on the extensive duties of the Assistant City Attorney position, the specialized and certified skillset, and the position’s role in the legal intricacies of City government, staff recommends an increase to the Assistant City Attorney position salary to align with its Executive Management counterparts, including the positions of Digital Services Director, Economic Development Director, Human Resources Director, and Finance Director. This alignment will also support the current recruitment process to find a top-tier candidate to fill the position. PROPOSED CHANGES A B C D E Assistant City Attorney - Proposed $12,646 $13,278 $13,942 $14,639 $15,371 Assistant City Attorney - Current $12,035 $12,637 $13,268 $13,932 $14,628 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 FISCAL IMPACT: The Assistant City Attorney total compensation (base salary and benefits) would increase by approximately $13,552 per year and will be absorbed through the Department’s current and ongoing general fund budget. OPTIONS: The City Council has the following options to consider in this matter: • Approve the Resolution as presented. • Request changes to the recommendations. • Direct staff to develop alternatives to the recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution as presented. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 2. Updated Executive Management Salary Schedule RESOLUTION NO. 15045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR THE ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY TO ALIGN WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARIES. WHEREAS, the Assistant City Attorney provides crucial and valued legal expertise and support to citywide operations; and WHEREAS, the City currently has an Assistant City Attorney salary schedule that is lower than other Executive Management roles of similar responsibility; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby approves the recommended personnel compensation changes listed below: AS PROPOSED A B C D E Assistant City Attorney $12,646 $13,278 $13,942 $14,639 $15,371 I, Lindsay Lara, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting on the City Council of said City held on Monday, the 21st day of March 2022, by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk Grade Position A B C D E 2142 Administrative Services Director 13,303$ 13,968$ 14,667$ 15,400$ 16,170$ 2501 Assistant City Attorney 12,646$ 13,278$ 13,942$ 14,639$ 15,371$ 2001 Assistant City Manager 14,305$ 15,020$ 15,771$ 16,560$ 17,387$ 2300 Community Development Director 13,888$ 14,583$ 15,312$ 16,078$ 16,881$ 4205 Director of Digital Service & Open Government 12,646$ 13,278$ 13,942$ 14,639$ 15,371$ 2801 Director of Economic Development & Innovation 12,646$ 13,278$ 13,942$ 14,639$ 15,371$ 2205 District Manager/Engineer (SRSD) 12,585$ 13,214$ 13,875$ 14,568$ 15,297$ 2140 Finance Director 12,646$ 13,278$ 13,942$ 14,639$ 15,371$ 7101 Fire Chief 14,235$ 14,946$ 15,694$ 16,478$ 17,302$ 1106 Human Resources Director 12,646$ 13,278$ 13,942$ 14,639$ 15,371$ 2406 Library and Recreation Director 13,283$ 13,947$ 14,644$ 15,376$ 16,145$ 6101 Police Chief 14,235$ 14,946$ 15,694$ 16,478$ 17,302$ 2201 Public Works Director 13,956$ 14,653$ 15,386$ 16,155$ 16,963$ 20,987$ SAN RAFAEL UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE Effective March 21, 2022 Position Monthly Salary City Manager (Appointed) Grade Position A B C D E 2142 Administrative Services Director 13,835$ 14,527$ 15,253$ 16,016$ 16,817$ 2501 Assistant City Attorney 13,151$ 13,809$ 14,499$ 15,224$ 15,986$ 2001 Assistant City Manager 14,877$ 15,621$ 16,402$ 17,222$ 18,083$ 2300 Community Development Director 14,375$ 15,093$ 15,848$ 16,640$ 17,472$ 4205 Director of Digital Service & Open Government 13,151$ 13,809$ 14,499$ 15,224$ 15,986$ 2801 Director of Economic Development & Innovation 13,151$ 13,809$ 14,499$ 15,224$ 15,986$ 2205 District Manager/Engineer (SRSD) 13,025$ 13,676$ 14,360$ 15,078$ 15,832$ 2140 Finance Director 13,151$ 13,809$ 14,499$ 15,224$ 15,986$ 7101 Fire Chief 14,804$ 15,544$ 16,321$ 17,137$ 17,994$ 1106 Human Resources Director 13,151$ 13,809$ 14,499$ 15,224$ 15,986$ 2406 Library and Recreation Director 13,814$ 14,505$ 15,230$ 15,991$ 16,791$ 6101 Police Chief 14,804$ 15,544$ 16,321$ 17,137$ 17,994$ 2201 Public Works Director 14,514$ 15,239$ 16,001$ 16,801$ 17,642$ 21,721$ SAN RAFAEL UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE Effective July 1, 2022 Position Monthly Salary City Manager (Appointed) Grade Position A B C D E 2142 Administrative Services Director 14,389$ 15,108$ 15,863$ 16,657$ 17,489$ 2501 Assistant City Attorney 13,677$ 14,361$ 15,079$ 15,833$ 16,625$ 2001 Assistant City Manager 15,472$ 16,246$ 17,058$ 17,911$ 18,806$ 2300 Community Development Director 14,878$ 15,621$ 16,403$ 17,223$ 18,084$ 4205 Director of Digital Service & Open Government 13,677$ 14,361$ 15,079$ 15,833$ 16,625$ 2801 Director of Economic Development & Innovation 13,677$ 14,361$ 15,079$ 15,833$ 16,625$ 2205 District Manager/Engineer (SRSD) 13,481$ 14,155$ 14,863$ 15,606$ 16,386$ 2140 Finance Director 13,677$ 14,361$ 15,079$ 15,833$ 16,625$ 7101 Fire Chief 15,396$ 16,166$ 16,974$ 17,823$ 18,714$ 1106 Human Resources Director 13,677$ 14,361$ 15,079$ 15,833$ 16,625$ 2406 Library and Recreation Director 14,366$ 15,085$ 15,839$ 16,631$ 17,462$ 6101 Police Chief 15,396$ 16,166$ 16,974$ 17,823$ 18,714$ 2201 Public Works Director 15,094$ 15,849$ 16,641$ 17,474$ 18,347$ 22,482$ SAN RAFAEL UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE Effective July 1, 2023 Position Monthly Salary City Manager (Appointed)