TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Brice?o, Chief Human Resources Officer
REPORT BY: Joy Cadiz, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Public Works Department, and Approval of a Capital Asset Purchase and Budget Amendment
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Public Works Department; authorize the purchase of a capital asset; and approve a Budget Amendment, effective December 16, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: $86,000 Expense; General Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
The County has leased an additional 40,000 square feet of office space, which is scheduled to be occupied by the Probation and Child Support Services departments beginning in May 2026.
To maintain the industry standard of approximately 20,000 square feet per 1.0 FTE custodian, occupying this new space requires the establishment of a new 2.0 FTE custodial team. Current custodial allocations cannot absorb this additional workload, as existing staffing levels meet or exceed the standard, and the space being vacated by Probation and Child Support Services will remain occupied by other County departments (Health & Human Services and the District Attorney).
Public Works and Human Resources have agreed that the new custodial team should consist of 1.0 FTE Senior Custodian and 1.0 FTE Custodian to manage the full scope of work, including inventory, purchasing, and routine cleaning services.
Although the new custodial team is not needed until the May 2026 occupancy date, and the $21,000 fiscal impact is based on a May start date, the assignment to a public safety-related location necessitates a typically lengthier background and hiring process.
Additionally, due to the decentralized location of the newly leased office space, the purchase of a dedicated County vehicle totaling $65,000 is required.
Requested Actions:
1. Adopt a Resolution to amend the Departm...
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