AR-Employee Appointment FT Utilities Administrative Analyst

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Item #2 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2001 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Al Holl' sistant City Manager and Thomas Clarke Utility Director SUBJECT: Request for Recruitment, Ratification of Employee Appointment, and Approval of Salary Resolution Amendment for the New Position of Utilities Administrative Analyst. DATE: July 25, 2001 BACKGROUND: Due to the recent changes in the electric industry, the Utilities Department is experiencing a greater need for more extensive analytical information and reporting. The Utility Department is focused on customer service, increased visibility, and commitment to the community with our new logo and other similar projects. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Our utility is growing, and as a result, our needs are growing. Increasing requests for more extensive reports from such agencies as CMUA, CEC, APPA, and our own Utilities Commission, have put a strain on existing staff. With our sights turned toward future projects, such as the new generation plant, we are anticipating a continual increase in detailed financial reporting and monitoring. We believe it is in the best interest of the City to recruit one full-time Utilities Administrative Analyst to assist staff with the void that currently exists. The new position would also serve as a check and balance for purchased power invoices and accounts payable. The Assistant City Manager has evaluated the new position of Utilities Administrative Analyst and is in agreement with both the proposed salary range and job description. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None FISCAL IMPACT: The Utilities Department has budgeted sufficient dollars in fiscal years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 to cover the cost of the Utilities Administrative Analyst annual salary of, $36,156, in account 520-8000-8001-1010-0920-000 and estimated annual salary benefits of $10,139 in account 520- 8000-8001-1100-0926-000. Item #2