REP FC 112 2018/04/24 (2016-2018)

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FC-112 Page 2 April 24, 2018 Council Member Karen Eoff asked whether the potential step increases would change our overall budget. William Brilhante, Director of Human Resources, explained that in order to effectuate and address the salaries of employees who do not fall under the Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Salary Commission, this bill is provided to the Council on an annual basis. He noted that historically, Human Resources take the numbers from the previous year and presents them to the Council, and that it is incumbent on the Council to make a determination. He stated further that the Council Chair is the primary authority to set the pay for these individuals and this ordinance sets parameters as to what step or category the individual falls into. Deanna Sako, Director of Finance,,commented that it depends on what the department gives to Finance Department; if no one is placed on the higher step, then the budget will not change, so it depends on what is done internally and what is submitted to the department. If a Council Member feels someone should be moved to the next step, they would talk to the Chair and amend the budget. Ms. Sako noticed that whatever the department submitted will be in the March budget, but should a department want to make changes to the May budget, they would need to consult with Council Chair. Finance Department will not automatically change anything even if this amendment were to pass. Ms. Poindexter noted that since 2018 is an election year, Council Members will either remain or change in December. Jon Henricks, Deputy County Clerk commented that it is not uncommon, going into an election year, that departments would budget at the highest levels and that if any amendment to the Salary Ordinance passes, discussions will need to take place with the accountant, Council Chair, Clerk, and Finance Department to come up with a budget plan that is realistic. Council Member Jennifer Ruggles stated the staff are the nuts and bolts and face of the Council offices and commented that she also needs time to digest this amendment and understands the concerns of other Council Members. Mr. Brilhante stated that there needs to be an ordinance before July 1, 2018. Jennifer Sakamoto, Human Resources Manager, also responded that this is our authority to pay all the positions that are listed on the ordinance, and if the Council does not approve something, Human Resources will not have the ability to pay all the other employees that are affected by this bill. Mr. Brilhante referred the Council to Section 8 of the proposed ordinance language, which explains the time references as to the deadlines. Mr. Richards inquired with the County Clerk on the timeline working backwards as to when this bill needs to move forward. Mr. Henricks stated, June 6, 2018, for second and final reading would be the best estimate to allow for a possible reconsideration, veto by the Mayor and a veto override. Therefore, he noted the bill could be held in Committee up to May 8, 2018. Ms. O'Hara made a motion, seconded by Mr. Richards, to postpone this amendment until April 24, 2018. Mr. Chung stated he is against the postponement and is now ready to vote "yes." April 24, 2018 Ms. O'Hara confirmed Communication 840.1 is being discussed. This proposed amendment applies to a small group of employees who are not union employees or not under the Salary Commission. Ms. O'Hara stated that the amendment would add an extra step for CA-1, which is the Council Aide; and CLA-1, which is the Council Legislative Assistant, and the reason being