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fighters, it has been one year because they need to complete full training. At this time, under the current organizational structure, the City Engineer is not a Department Head. Councilmember Backous asked about the market rate for compensation and probationary period. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated she is not familiar with probation periods used by other cities but with compensation, the City's rate is competitive and comparable. Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution finding that Bruce Westby has successfully completed the required six-month probation period and to retain Mr. Westby as a full-time regular employee. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers Backous and Kuzma. Voting No: None. 4.02: Resolution to Reclassify the IT Specialist to an IT Coordinator Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and options for consideration as follows: Option 1: Reclassify the current IT Specialist to an IT Coordinator effective October 12, 2013, at $27.03 per hour and waive the six-month probation period; Option 2: Do not reclassify the IT Specialist, but instead promote him to IT Manager as is planned for October, 2014; or, Option 3: Do not reclassify the IT Specialist. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated staff recommends Option 1: Reclassify the current IT Specialist to an IT Coordinator effective October 12, 2013, at $27.03 per hour and waive the six-month probation period. Chairperson Tossey asked what is the current salary. Councilmember Backous noted the case report indicates the additional funding is within the 2013 budget and 2014 funding has been accounted for in the preliminary budget. Chairperson Tossey stated it appears this would result in an increase of about $6 per hour. Human Resources Manager Lasher explained if approved it will be reclassifying this position at Step 1 of the IT Coordinator scale so it is a significant hourly increase. Chairperson Tossey stated it is not correct to imply it is a difference of $2,906 when it totals $10,920 per year because of the reclassification. Human Resources Manager Lasher stated she looked at it from the 2013 budget perspective and the effective date. Councilmember Kuzma asked what is the competitive compensation with other cities. Human Resources Manager Lasher explained that hiring at Step 1 at $20.50 per hour was about $4 per hour low for the market but explained that it was doable on a temporary basis since he would be assisted with higher level work by Police Captain Katers if needed, and there was the Personnel Committee / September 17, 2013 Page 2 of 5