pages: CityCouncil/2013-01-14.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2013-01-14 | 4 | Councilmember Tam stated the issue is about job sharing and creating succession planning; an employee on half-time can share the job with another person who happens to have a lot of potential. The City Manager stated the policy protects the person on the reduced hours; succession planning is a separate issue because the policy is an option, not a right. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City would limit the number of employees who could be on an alternative work arrangement at one time. The City Manager responded circumstances would differ depending on a department's workload. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the City Manager stated approval of a reduced time request is on a case-by-case basis and is entirely at the City's discretion. Councilmember Chen inquired if anyone can apply for the reduced work schedule, to which the Human Resources Director responded in the affirmative; stated applying is voluntary and each department examines the issues the request creates. Councilmember Chen inquired if losing one employee to the reduced schedule would cause efficiency issues, to which the Human Resources Director responded the City could always deny the request. In response to Councilmember Chen's inquiry, the City Manager responded the policy does not create a right or an entitlement; the City would only approve requests which serve the City and the employee. Councilmember Chen stated that he was still not comfortable with not setting criteria about who can apply; there has to be a valid reason for an employee to work reduced hours, such as taking care of a sick baby or senior, or some other valid reason. Councilmember Tam stated policies are in place; noted a previous City Attorney requested part time and ended up working for another city; inquired whether there are outside employment restrictions. The Senior Management Analyst responded all employees with outside employment are required to submit an application; stated the City's approval process is driven by the City's needs. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether other cities have a similar reduced work policy in place, to which the Senior Management Analyst responded in the affirmative; stated other cities have prorated benefits for part-time employees but Alameda does not. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 January 14, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-01-14.pdf |