HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-228 N.C.S. 12/15/2008 Resolution No. 2008-228 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF THE LABORATORY ANALYST
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION'S
FY 2008-2009 AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Laboratory Analyst; and,
WHEREAS, the Laboratory Analyst will be responsible for performing a variety of
standardized sanitary tests and chemical analyses of water, wastewater effluents, and works with
other professional staff in the operation of the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility laboratory;
and,
WHEREAS, the Laboratory Analyst was anticipated as part of the City's staff for the
Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility, but inadvertently not included in the FY 2008-2009
authorized positions for the Department of Water Resources and Conservation; and,
WHEREAS, the Laboratory Analyst is critical to the function of the laboratory at the
Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility and recruitment and hiring of this position needs to
commence in earnest; and,
WHEREAS, because the anticipated cost of the Laboratory Analyst in FY 2008-2009 is
less than the anticipated salary savings from unfilled positions, there is no cost impact. to the FY
2008-2009 Department of Water Resources and Conservation budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the addition of the Laboratory Analyst to the Department of Water Resources and Conservation's
FY 2008-2009 authorized positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEll, that the City Council directs the City Manager to
immediately commence recruitment and hiring of the Laboratory Analyst.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charier of said City.
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REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approv 1 as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 15`s day of December, ~ ~ts
2008, by the following vote:
City A rney
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt .
NOES: None
ABSENT: None f
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
City Clerk May r
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