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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
-ga-7 Adopt Resolution No. qg reclassifying two Assistant Planners to Associate Planners in the
Planning Department.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The career progression in the professional planner series begins as an Assistant Planner and
progresses to Associate Planner, Senior Planner and Principal Planner. Based on the staffing
needs of the department, two Assistant Planner positions have gradually evolved to meet the
standards of a higher level of skills and responsibilities. Therefore, staff recommends
reclassifying two incumbent Assistant Planners to the Associate Planner classification in
recognition of the knowledge and skills attained and responsibilities performed.
During the last five years as the Planning staffs needs have changed, two Assistant Planners
have been progressively assuming more complex projects while gradually developing their
experience and knowledge in the professional planning field. The criteria used to measure the
complexity of projects include, the size and type of project and the level of interface with 0th
agencies, Commissions, and outside groups and individuals. Currently, both incumbents are
working on high level projects, not normally assigned to an Assistant Planner level. These
projects require making presentations to the Planning Commission, Design and Review Board
and Council, as well as coordinating multi-agency approval processes through the Coastal
Commission and other environmental agencies.
Based on these responsibilities, staff recommends converting two Assistant Planner positions
the journey level to meet the department’s current staffing need. Staff further recommends
reclassifying both incumbent Assistant Planners to Associate Planners in recognition of their
level of responsibility, accountability and experience at the professional journey level. The
cost of both reclassifications will be absorbed through salary savings within the departmenta
budget.
FISCA L IMPACT;
The annual salary for the Associate Planner is $40,699.88 - $49,470.98. The estimated
annual compensation and benefit cost for both reclassifications is $9,800. The Planning
Department will fund approximately $7,100 for the remainder of FY 95-96 for both of thesc
reclassifications.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 3 0 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECLASSIFYING TWO ASSISTANT
PLANNERS TO ASSOCIATE PLANNERS IN THE PLANNING
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WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council concurs, that I
is desirable and necessary to reclassify two Assistant Planners to Associate Planners ii
the Planning Department; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the Carlsbad City Employees’ Association have met an
conferred on the impacts of this recommendation on represented employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City (
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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That the above recitations are true and correct.
That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager
reclassify two Assistant Planners to Associate Planners in the Planning Department.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbi
City Council held on the 7th day of NOVEMBER , 1995, by the following vote,
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)