REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: SUMEET MALHI, Director Personnel Services Department BY: VANESSA DE LA TORRE, Human Resources Manager Personnel Services Department SUBJECT ..Title ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Twelfth Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), by adding the new classification of Right of Way Agent and providing a monthly salary step plan range, effective February 24, 2025; amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classification of Senior Right of Way Agent and providing a monthly salary step plan range, effective February 24, 2025; and amending Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA), by adding the new classification of Right of Way Agent Manager and providing a monthly salary step plan range, effective February 24, 2025 (Subject to Mayor's Veto) ..Body RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council adopt the Twelfth Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120 to add the new classification of Right of Way Agent and the respective salary step plan range in Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), effective February 24, 2025; amend Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) to add the new classification of Senior Right of Way Agent and the respective monthly salary step plan range, effective February 24, 2025; and amend Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) to add the new classification of Right of Way Agent Manager and the respective monthly salary step plan range, effective February 24, 2025. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Capital Projects Department has a need to establish a classification series focused on establishing values of and negotiating with land property owners for City right of way and utility purposes and the disposition of City owned real property pursuant to the Surplus Land Act along with presenting information on right of way activities to the public and in public forums. The following new classifications are recommended: * Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) * Right of Way Agent monthly salary will be set at Step A - Step E: $7,331 - $8,911. * Exhibit 13, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) * Senior Right of Way Agent monthly salary will be set at Step A - Step E: $8,612 - $10,469. * Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) * Right of Way Agent Manager monthly salary will be set at Step A - Step I: $9,545 - $11,633. These actions will not require additional appropriations by the department. The City has provided notice to the respective bargaining units and has met its meet and confer obligation. BACKGROUND In collaboration with the Capital Projects Department, Personnel Services recommends the establishment of the Right of Way Agent classification series. This series will be focused on establishing values of and negotiating with land property owners for City right of way and utility purposes and the disposition of City owned real property pursuant to the Surplus Land Act. Responsibilities include conducting research on property history including title research, waiver evaluations, eminent domain procedures, assisting with relocation assistance to eligible property owners and/or tenants/occupants, preparing legal documents related to the valuation, acquisition, and disposition, and valuation of real property and property rights, presenting real property acquisition and disposition updates to management staff, their Supervisor and/or Manager, Council members, and in public forums. The creation of these new classifications will assist with recruitment and retention efforts in these highly competitive classifications. The new classifications are recommended as follows: Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) * Right of Way Agent monthly salary will be set at Step A - Step E: $7,331 - $8,911. Exhibit 13, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) * Senior Right of Way Agent monthly salary will be set at Step A - Step E: $8,612 - $10,469. Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) * Right of Way Agent Manager monthly salary will be set at Step A - Step I: $9,545 - $11,633. The City provided notice to the respective bargaining units and has met its meet and confer obligation. The City Attorney's Office has approved the Twelfth Amendment to Salary Resolution No. 2024-120 as to form. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 this item does not qualify as a "project" and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act requirements. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference is not implicated because this item does not involve public contracting or bidding with the City of Fresno. FISCAL IMPACT The amendments will not require any additional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025. Attachments: Resolution: Twelfth Amendment to FY25 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120 Salary Tables: Twelfth Amendment to FY25 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120 Redline Salary Tables: Twelfth Amendment to FY25 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120 Final