ITEM NO: ______6b_supp_______ 
DATE OF MEETING: November 5, 2013 

2014 Salary and
Benefits Resolution
First Reading

Agenda 
Background 
Considerations for 2014 changes 
Proposed changes for 2014 
Conclusion 


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Background 
The Salary and Benefits Resolution 
Delegates authority from Commission to CEO 
Covers 54% of Port employees 
Similar to a collective bargaining agreement 
Covers key aspects of the Total Rewards package 
Does not set actual pay rates 
Established Pay for Performance 

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Considerations for 2014 
Changes informed by 
New or changing laws 
Updates to Port policies 
Current market pay levels 
Anticipated 2014 COLA and merit increase at other
local employers 
Other changes to the Total Rewards package 

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Proposed Changes for 2014 
2% increase to non-union salary ranges 
'Current salary ranges are very slightly below
market 
'Anticipating a 2.9% average pay increase in 2014 
'Local public employers are planning for 
COLA  0% to 2.6% 
Total increases  0% to 10.5% 
'2% is a realistic adjustment 
'Approximate cost is $5000 
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Proposed Changes for 2014 
Eliminate the Foreign Language Premium 
PTO maximum balance reduced from 600 to 480
hours 
Realignment of the Insurance Benefits for
Employees and Commissioners section 
'No changes to this section, restructuring the
section only 
Updated Port Holiday schedule 
Other minor wording changes 

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Conclusion 
Changes will be minor, aligned with the Total
Rewards Philosophy, and consistent with prior
year's changes 
Salary range increase is realistic yet
conservative 


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