Title
Adoption of Resolution Amending the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) Salary Schedule Establishing the Classifications of Utility Analyst and Utility Project Manager. (Human Resources 2510)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Interim City Manager
Re: Adoption of Resolution Amending the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) Salary Schedule Establishing the Classifications of Utility Analyst and Utility Project Manager
BACKGROUND
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alameda and the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) was adopted on May 20, 2014 and covers the period from February 23, 2014, through December 26, 2015. The proposed resolution establishes the salary rates, salary ranges, salary steps and benefits for the new classifications of Utility Analyst and Utility Project Manager.
DISCUSSION
Over the past several years, the General Manager and Public Utility Board at Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) have initiated a series of initiatives to facilitate workforce development. In support of these goals and to meet the direction and trends of the electric utility industry, staff continues to analyze and make recommendations to ensure that its workforce is appropriately classified and compensated.
AMP is continuing to implement advanced technology programs, which put a greater emphasis on advanced technology skills and competencies. With the deployment of automated metering infrastructure, AMP requires the additional analytical and project management expertise that will be provided by the Utility Analyst and Utility Project Manager.
The City has advised EUPA of the proposed classifications and salary ranges and has received no objections to this recommendation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
There is no Municipal Code/policy document cross-reference.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, CEQA Guidelines, section 15378(b)(5).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution amending the Electric Utility Professionals of Alameda (EUPA) salary schedule establishing the classifications of Utility Analyst and Utility Project Manager.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Kovacs, Human Resources Manager
By,
Chris Low, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Elena Adair, Finance Director
cc: Public Utilities Board