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Council approves market manager, deputy parks director and lead custodian classifications
Summary
The council voted 5‑0 to approve three classification changes that repurpose existing positions: a market manager (replacing an assistant special events manager vacancy), a deputy parks and recreation director (replacing the special events manager) and a lead custodian reclassification.
The Galt City Council unanimously approved three staff classification actions on Tuesday, creating a market manager classification, establishing a deputy parks and recreation director and reclassifying a part‑time facilities maintenance worker to lead custodian.
HR staff said the actions do not add net new full‑time equivalents; they replace existing classifications or convert active duties into an appropriate classification. The market manager classification replaces a vacant assistant special events manager position and carries an estimated net cost to Parks and Recreation of about $20,062 in the current fiscal year. The deputy parks and recreation director consolidates and elevates the existing special events manager duties into a second‑in‑command role. The lead custodian reclassification formalizes an employee who has worked hours near full‑time and whose duties exceed the part‑time job specification.
Council discussion emphasized operational capacity: members said the park system and the city market need dedicated management as services and events expand and as Measure Q funds are allocated for parks projects. Council said the deputy director would provide succession and managerial support within Parks and Recreation.
The resolution to adopt job specifications and revised salary schedules for the unrepresented management and public service unit passed on a roll call vote (moved by Council Member Reid; seconded by Council Member Prattin). All members voted aye.
Why it matters: The changes formalize staffing alignments recommended by staff to support expanded parks, recreation and market operations and reflect the city’s recent investments in parks and related projects. Council asked staff to provide clear position descriptions and to track any ongoing costs separately from one‑time Measure Q spending.
Sources: HR presentation and council roll call during the Galt City Council meeting; staff report on classifications.
