HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10132015 - C.24RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No 21710 to add two (2) full-time Principal Planner - Level A (5AHD)
(represented) positions at salary plan and grade ZA2 1871 ($7,311 - $8,908) in the Department of Conservation and
Development (DCD).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in annual personnel costs of approximately $350,000 including approximately
$80,000 for pension costs. The first position will be funded by land development funds and the second position (to be
designated Sustainability Coordinator) will be funded by a General Fund allocation to DCD previously approved by
the Board. These costs are included in DCD’s approved budget for FY 2015-16.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has identified the need for a greater focus on coordinated sustainability programs across
the County. The County Administrator's Office (CAO) has recommended and the Board has approved the allocation
of funds to DCD in support of the Sustainability Coordinator position in DCD's FY 2015-16 budget. The role of the
Sustainability Coordinator is to oversee the development and integration of County activities and policies related to
climate change, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency programs and to assist with identifying
and securing grant funds from the various greenhouse reduction funding programs.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 10/13/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: Victoria Mejia 925-674-7726
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: October 13, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: James Hicks, Victoria Mejia, Anastacia Swift, Eva Barrios
C. 24
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:October 13, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Request to add Two Principal Planners
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
DCD has determined that the class of Principal Planner is the appropriate class to assume the role and functions of
the Sustainability Coordinator. Principal Planners are management level planners responsible for major elements
of land use or infrastructure planning, or specialized community and environment-related programs.
This Board Order is seeking approval to add two (2) Principal Planners - Level A. In addition to the need for a
Sustainability Coordinator, DCD also needs a second Principal Planner to provide additional program
management support and oversight to the growing workload performed by junior planners. Application activity
has significantly increased since the recession and workloads for existing Principal Planners have increased
dramatically throughout DCD.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to add these two positions will limit the ability of DCD and the County to efficiently manage land use
projects and respond to the Board’s directive to integrate sustainability activities across the County.
ATTACHMENTS
P300 21710 Add two Principal Planners in DCD