No itREPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: SUMEET MAHLI, Director Personnel Services Department BY: VANESSA PERALES, Human Resources Manager Personnel Services Department SUBJECT ..Title ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Seventh Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 14, Unit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) by adding the new classification and providing a monthly salary step plan range for Animal Behaviorist, effective November 20, 2023 (Subject to Mayor's Veto) ..Body RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council adopt the Seventh Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 effective November 20, 2023 to amend Exhibit 14, Unit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) by adding the new classification and providing a monthly salary step plan range for Animal Behaviorist in the new Animal Center Department. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On September 14, 2023, Council approved actions pertaining to the creation of the Animal Center within the City of Fresno, including adding 77 positions to staff the center. At that time, the City advised Council that Personnel Services Staff in collaboration with the Animal Center would continue to return to Council to recommend the addition of new Animal Center focused job classifications, positions, and respective salary ranges in order to adequately recruit and fill positions at the Center. Subsequently, Council approved the addition of two new classifications for Animal Programs Coordinator and Registered Veterinary Technician on September 28, 2023; and seven new classifications for Animal Care Specialist I/II/Senior, Animal Services Representative I/II/Senior and Animal Center Supervisor on October 19, 2023. Adopting the Seventh Amendment to the Salary Resolution will create a new classification and monthly salary step plan range for Animal Behaviorist. This action will not require additional funding or an increase in total positions to the Animal Center Department. The City has provided notice to the respective bargaining unit and will follow the meet and confer process where applicable. BACKGROUND On September 14, 2023, Council approved actions pertaining to the creation of the Animal Center within the City of Fresno, including adding 77 positions to staff the center. At that time, the City advised Council that Personnel Services Staff in collaboration with the Animal Center would continue to return to Council to recommend the addition of new Animal Center focused job classifications, positions, and respective salary ranges in order to adequately recruit and fill positions at the Center. On September 28, 2023, Council approved the addition of two new classifications recommended for Animal Programs Coordinator and Registered Veterinary Technician. On October 19, 2023, Council approved the addition of seven new classifications recommended for Animal Care Specialist I/II/Senior, Animal Services Representative I/II/Senior and Animal Center Supervisor. In continued collaboration with the Animal Center Department, an additional new classification is recommended as follows. Exhibit 14, Unit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) * Add the new classification of Animal Behaviorist. This new classification will be focused on the management, supervision and oversight of animal behavior policies, procedures and practices including developing and implementing animal assessments, enrichment and training activities; working with the community on behavior approaches to animals; and monitoring and evaluating animal behavior and temperament to maximize successful animal placements and outcomes. o Animal Behaviorist monthly salary will be set at Step A - Step I: $7,196 - $8,766. The City has provided notice to the respective bargaining unit and will follow the meet and confer process where applicable. The City Attorney's Office has approved the Seventh Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 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 Amending Exhibit 14 will not require additional appropriations. Attachments: Resolution: Seventh Amendment to FY24 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 Salary Tables: Seventh Amendment to FY24 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 - Redline Salary Tables: Seventh Amendment to FY24 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183 - Final