HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01122010 - C.65RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution 2010/49 to abolish certain positions and layoff employees in the Department of Conservation and
Development effective the close of business January 31, 2010, as recommended by the Conservation and
Development Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The elimination of 1.0 FTE Executive Secretary-Exempt and 1.0 FTE Senior Structural Engineer-Project will
generate an annual salary savings of $231,468. These positions are funded by Land Development fees. There is no
impact on the county general fund.
BACKGROUND:
The continued economic downturn has significantly impacted revenues generated from new construction. The
Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) has experienced a reduction in building permits of close to
50% over the past two years. Consequently, the decline in revenues and demand for work do not presently justify the
existing number of staff positions. Consequently, it is necessary to eliminate one (1) FTE a Project position (Senior
Structural Engineer-project).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/12/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Laura Glass 335-1178
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 12, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy
cc:
C. 65
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:January 12, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Elimination of positions at Conservation and Development
Department
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Additionally, the merger of the former Community Development and Building Inspection departments has resulted in
the integration of various administrative functions and streamlining of resources. Two administrative positions were
already eliminated last year; however, in our continued effort to remain cost-effective during these challenging times,
it is necessary to also eliminate another administrative support position (Executive Secretary-Exempt).
DCD recognizes the importance of regular assessment of its resources to streamline and respond to the fiscal
challenges ahead. The decision to renovate 30 and 40 Muir, as opposed to construction of a new building, is proof of
its efforts to streamline. The funds that have been set aside for the renovation of 30 and 40 Muir Road can only be
used for staff costs related to the project being reviewed and the portion of the fees for related building and
operations costs. Were these funds not used for the building renovations, they would have to be refunded to
customers. DCD is also proactively reviewing contracts and temporary staffing and has taken reductions in these
areas as necessary to continue to find ways to reduce overall costs.