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RESOLUTION NO. 8001
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO
ALTO ADOPTING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR HOURLY
PERSONNEL AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7891
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of
Article III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the
Compensation Plan, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and made a part , hereof by reference, is hereby adopted for
hourly personnel effective retroactive to the pay period
including July 1, 2000.
SECTION 2. The Compensation Plan adopted herein shall be
administered by the City Manager in accordance with the Merit
System Rules and Regulations.
SECTION 3. The Compensation Plan shall continue in
effect until amended or revoked by the Council.
SECTION 4. The Director of Administrative Services
hereby is authorized to implement the Compensation Plan adopted
herein in preparation of forthcoming payrolls. He is further
authorized to make changes in the titles of employee
classifications identified in the Table of Authorized Personnel
contained in the 2000-2001 budget if such titles have been
changed in the Compensation Plan.
SECTION 5. Resolution No. 7891 is hereby rescinded.
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SECTION 6. The Council finds that this is not a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore,
no environmental impact assessment is necessary.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: September 18, 2000
AYES: BEECHAM, BURCH, EAKINS, FAZZINO, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE
NOES: MOSSAR, OJAKIAN
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
COMPENSATION PLAN
Hourly Employees
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Effective: Pay period including July 1, 2000
through June 30, 2001
Exhibit "A"
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COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
Hourly Employees
SECTION I. DEFINITIONS
Hourly Employee: An employee working full time or part time on a temporary
basis, or an employee working a limited number of hours on an ongoing basis.
SECTION II. SALARY AND CLASSIFICATIONS
It is the intent of the City of Palo Alto to compensate hourly employees at a rate
of pay similar to that of regular employees performing like work.
Hourly employees are to be hired within the classifications framework, as
presented in the attached pay plan, that is closest to a corresponding regular
classification in both level of work performed and rate of pay.
Should an hourly employee be required to take on added duties above the level
of those originally· required when first hired, the employee is to be reclassified
into a new classification and pay rate which most adequately corresponds to the
new duties. Conversely, if the employee is required to perform at a substantially
lower level, the employee is to be reclassified into a corresponding lower level
classification at a lower level of pay.
SECTION Ill. SPECIAL COMPENSATION
A. Holiday Pay
Hourly employees are eligible to receive holiday pay only if hours worked
during the pay period when the holiday occurs plus the holiday (8 hours
each) total 80 or more hours.
B. Paid Leaves
Hourly employees are not eligible for any paid leaves.
C. Overtime Pay
Unless designated by the Director of Human Resources as exempt from
the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, hourly employees are
eligible for overtime premium pay at time and one-half when required to
work more than a standard 40 hour week (for example: 8 hours/five day
week; 9 hours/four and one-half day week or other pre-determined and
pre-approved work schedule) or on an official City holiday.
SECTION IV. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Limited Hourly Classifications
The maximum employment term for hourly employees classified in limited
hourly classifications shall be less than 1000 hours during any fiscal year.
B. PERS Exempt Hourly Classifications
The maximum employment term for hourly employees classified in PERS
exempt hourly classifications shall be the term of the assignment not to
exceed five consecutive years.
SECTION V. REVIEW AND SALARY INCREASES
A. Performance Reviews
1. Hourly employees, with the exception of the Recreation Department
classifications, are to be given a performance review after 350 hours,
or six months, whichever occurs first, from date of hire and annually
thereafter. Continued· improvement and efficient and effective service
will warrant a salary step increase.
2. Recreation Specialist will be eligible for consideration for a pay
increase upon completion of a minimum of 300 hours of work and a
satisfactory performance evaluation completed by the employee's
supervisor. Subsequent salary reviews are generally conducted
annually; salary increases are not granted automatically and will
depend upon demonstrated satisfactory job performance.
3. Starting Salary and Increment Approval. All starting levels and
increments must be approved by the Director of Recreation and Open
Space. ·
B. Salary Increases
1. The salary increase is based upon a review and evaluation of the
employee's job performance. The employee must receive at least a
satisfactory rating in order to be considered for a salary increase.
2. The maximum number of salary increases an hourly employee may
receive in any one twelve-month working periods is limited to two (2),
regardless of total number of hours accumulated.
C. Exceptional Leadership Ability and Job Performance
Upon written justification and departmental and Human Resources
Department approval, an individual who demonstrates EXCEPTIONAL
leadership ability and job performance may be given a merit raise before
meeting time . requirements, if he/she displays outstanding job
performance.
SECTION VI. LIMITED HOURLY CLASSIFICATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL
--Management Specialist
Professional I
Professional II
Administrative Assistant I
Administrative Assistant II
May perform work associated or equal in
complexi_ty with responsible City managerial or
staff positions. Compensation to be determined
according to tasks assigned and qualifications
required.
Performs work at the level normally associated
with that of consultants, instructors, and research
personnel where a specialized skill or expert
knowledge is required.
Performs work in an assignment reqUJnng
specialized knowledge in professional field of
endeavor. This level normally requires a college
education with some experience but not at the
level expected for the Professional I
classification.
Performs analytical studies or undertakes a
variety of projects whereby previous work
experience is required. Normally requires a
college education and experience in the :field for
which the individual is to be utilized.
Performs work in an assignment normally
associated with that of college student or
graduate with a minimum of work experience
generally an entry level position.
Coordinator Aide
CLERICAL
Clerk I
Clerk II
Library Aide
Performs work in support of program or facility
operations. Entry level or training position with
no previous experience required.
Performs general office work which· includes
tasks that require use independent judgement..
May coordinate activities, work with public, write
and type basic reports. Requires experience in
administrative/clerical areas.
Performs office work of a routine nature. May
type from drafts, file, greet the public, answer
telephones. Requires little prior office
experience.
Under supervision, performs related library duties
of a simple nature. Requires no previous
experience. (Usually high school students.)
MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS
Skilled Laborer
Laborer I
Laborer II
Laborer Ill
Performs maintenance tasks that usually require
use of automated and/or technical equipment.
Requires prior training and experience in area
assigned and valid California driver's license.
Performs laboring maintenance typically in parks
or streets. May direct work of other employees.
Requires prior maintenance experience,
knowledge of power equipment and valid
California driver's license.
Performs routine maintenance utilizing hand
tools. Requires the physical ability to perform
tasks utilizing dexterity.
Position for individual who has had some
exposure to outdoor maintenance. Duties are of
TECHNICAL
Technician I
Technician II
Technical Assistant I
Technical Assistant II
RECREATION
Recreation Specialist
Recreation Trainee
Recreation Specialist ·I
Recreation Specialist II
routine nature. Individual works closely with an
assigned person(s) to gain skill. Requires some
prior experience.
Includes such work as performed by advanced
draftspersons and apprentice electricians.
Classification may also be used for individuals
involved in conducting surveys, opinion polls, and
other data-collection assignments where analysis
of data may be required.
Performs less advanced technical work than that
of the Technician I class. Normally requires
some specialized skills such as drafting,
electronics, building maintenance, crafts, etc.
Performs entry level technical skills requiring the
ability to master the use of specialized tools and
techniques.
A trainee position to gain experience and
exposure in ~he technical function normally
associated with Social Services and the Arts.
Individuals involved in a department· training
program.
· Individuals with less than 500 hours of recreation
leadership experience.
Individuals with more than 500 hours of
leadership experience.
Recreation Specialist Ill
Aquatics Specialist
Lifeguard/Instructor
Aquatics Specialist
Aquatics Facility Manager
DEFINITIONS
Leadership
Non-Leadership
POLICE RESERVES
Police Reserve I
Police Reserve II
Individuals with 1000 hours leadership
experience who organize and/or instruct class-
type programs.
lndividua·ls with up to two years of experience
supervising swimming activities.
Under supervision performs various aquatics
programming activities. Requires two years of
experience.
Manages various aquatic programs and facilities.
Defined as work experience in a paid or voluntary
capacity, in which an individual is directly
responsible for planning, organizing, teaching,
leading, or conducting recreational activities in a ·
face-to-face relationship.
Defined as facility attendant (i.e., parks, fields,
gyms), facility maintenance, office work, cashier
(exception, Rincondada Pool).
Reserve officer who has received requisite level
of training to operate in a solo capacity.
Reserve officer who must be accompanied by a
regular sworn officer or a Police Reserve I in·
performance of duties.
SECTION VII. PERS EXEMPT HOURLY CLASSIFICATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL
Project Manager: Manages contractors, consultants and activities related to
capital improvement, grant-funded or other projects of a special projects of
specified time duration typically requiring prior experience in the project area.
Project Professional: Performs work in an assignment of specified time duration
requiring specialized skill or expert knowledge in a professional field of endeavor.
Normally requires a college education with some work experience.
CLERICAL
Project Assistant: Performs gener:_al office work in support of capital
improvement, grant-funded or other projects of specified time duration. Normally
requires experience _in administrative/clerical areas.
Library Page: Shelves books and performs other related library duties of simple
nature. Requires no previous experience.
TECHNICAL, MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS.
Project Technician: Performs technical work on capital improvement, grant-
funded or other projects of specified time duration. Requires specialized skill or
knowledge in the area assigned.
Project Laborer: Performs maintenance of construction work on capital
improvement, grant-funded or. other projects of specified time duration. Usually
requires prior experience in area of assignment.
Landscape Maintenance Trainee: Assists in the maintenance of public parks and
golf course. Requires no previous or related experience.
RECREATION
Recreation Leader: Organizes and/or instructs class-type recreation programs.
Requires various levels of experience in planning, organizing, teaching, leading
or conducting recreational activities. ·
Pool Manager: Assists in developing and organizing swimming programs or
·plans and coordinate swimming programs requiring prior experience in area of
assignment.
Water Safety Instructor/Lifeguard: Supervises swimming activities. Requires
previous experience in supervising swimming activities.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPENSATION PLAN'
LIMITED HOURLY PERSONNEL
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2000
APPROXIMATE TOP STEP
CLASS TITLE ... -...... --H 0 U R L Y-----~-ANNUAL MONTHLY --------BI-WEEKLY --------
NUM (1) (2). (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) .(3) (4) (5)
907 ADMIN ASSISTANT I 16.03 16.96 17.91 18.94 20.03 41,662 3,472 1282.40 1356.80 1432.80 1515.20 . 1602.40
908 ADMIN ASSISTANT II 11.36 12.02 12.72 13.44 14.22 29,578 2,465 908.80 961.60 1017.60 1075.20 1137.60
959 AQUATICS FAC MGR 12.26 12.97 13.71 14.50 15.34 31,907 2,659 980.80 1037.60 1096.80 1160.00 122720
957 AQUATICS SPECIALIST 8.75 9.27 9.80 10.36 10.95 22,776 1,898 700.00 741.60 784.00 828.80 876.00
911 CLERK I 15.34 16.21 17.16 18.13 19.18 31,907 2,659 1227.20 1296.80 1372.80 1450.40 1534.40
912 CLERK II 11.58 12.24 12.94 13.69 14.47. 30,098 2,508 926.40 979.20 1035.20 1095.20 1157.60
909 COORDINATOR AIDE 9.41 9.95 10.52 11.12 11.75 24,440 2,037 752.80 796.00 841.60 889.60 94o:oo
927 LABORER I 12.26 12.97 13.71 14.50 15.34 31,907 2,659 980.80 1037.60 1096.80 1160.00 1227.20
928 LABORER II 11.08 '11.72 12.38 13.09 13.86 28,829 2,402 886.40 937.60 990.40 1047.20 1108.80
929 LABORER Ill 10.20 10.78 11.39 12.05 12.75 26,520 2,210 816.00 862.40 911.20 964.00 1020 .. 00
91.4 LIBRARY AIDE 7.38 7.80 8.24 8.72 9.22 19,178 1,598 590.40 624.00 659.20 697.60 737.60 .
956 LIFEGUARDINSTR 10.40 10.99 11.64 12.30 13.01 27,061 2,255 832.00 879.20 931.20 984.00 1040.80
972 MANAGEMENT SPEC To Be Determined
980 POLICE RESERVE I 21.42 21.42 21.42 21.42 21.42 44,554 3,713 1713.60 . 1713~60 1713.60 1713.60 1713.60
981 POLICE RESERVE II 17.14 17.14 17.14 17.14 17.14 35,651 2,971 1371.20 1371.20 1371.20 1371.20 '1371.20
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CITY OF PALO ALTO COMPENSATION PLAN
LIMITED HOURLY PERSONNEL
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2000
APPROXIMATE TOP STEP
CLASS TITLE ------H 0 U R L Y-------ANNUAL MONTHLY --------Sf-WEEKLY --------
NUM (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
970 PROFESSIONAL II 12.72 13.44 14.22 15.03 15.89 . 33,051 2,754 1017.60 1075.20 1137.60 1202.40 1271.20
971 PROFESSIONAL I 19.50 20.60 21.80 23.06 24.38 50,710 4,226 1560.00 1648.00 1744.00 1844.80 1950AO
945 RECREATION SPEC I 6.87 7.28 7.70 8.13 8.60 17,888 1,491 549.60 582.40 616.00 650.40 688.00
946 RECREATION SPEC II 8.62 . 9.11 .. 9.66 10.20 10.78 22,422 1,869 689.60 728.80 n2.80 816.00 862.40
947 RECREATION SPEC Ill 11.41 12.09 12.77 13.49 1428 29,702 2,475 912.80 967.20 1021.60 1079.20 1142.40
944 RECREATION TRAINEE 6.52 6.91 7.30 7.72 .8.15 16,952 1,413 521.60 552.80 584.00 617.60 652.00
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926 SKILLED LABORER 13.67 14.45 15.28 16.16 17.07 35,506 2,959 1093.60 1156.00 1222.40 1292.80 1365.60
933 TECHNICAL ASST I 11.36 12.02 12.72 13.44 14.22 29,578 2,465 908.80 961.60 1017.60 1075.20 1137.60
. 934 TECHNICAL ASST II 6.32 6.68 7.06 7.48 7.90 16,432 1,369 ' 505.60 534.40 564.80 598.40 632.00
931 TECHNICIAN I 16.95 17.91 18.94 . 20:03 21.19 44,075 3,673 1356.00 1432.80 1515.20 1602.40 1695.20
932 TECHNICIAN II 12.34 13.05 13.81 14.58 15.42 32,074 2,673 987.20 1044.00 1104.80 1166.40 1233.60
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