RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CAMARILLO SANITARY
DISTRICT ADOPTING THE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION AND BENEFITS PROGRAM; AND, APPROVING A STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING PERTAINING TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.
The Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District resolves as follows:
SECTION 1: The Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District finds and declares as follows:
A. The Board of the Camarillo Sanitary District (District) annually approves a compensation and classification plan and sets forth a program of benefits for District employees;
B. Subsequent to proper Meet and Discuss procedures, discussions have been held regarding salaries, benefits, and personnel rules.
C. The Board of the Camarillo Sanitary District affirms its commitment to equitable compensation practices and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
SECTION 2: The Statement of Understanding (S.O.U.) pertaining to the terms and conditions of employment for City employees, attached as Exhibit A, is hereby approved.
SECTION 3: The Classification and Compensation Schedule is attached as Exhibit B, is hereby adopted and shall be effective July 1, 2026.
SECTION 4: The various benefit programs applicable to city employees are set forth in Exhibit C.
SECTION 5: This resolution shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the future action of the Board of Directors. The compensation, classification and benefits programs and S.O.U. set forth herein supersede any programs or S.O.U. previously established for District employees and any portion of any previous resolutions in conflict are hereby repealed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED June 24, 2026.
Chairman
Attested to on .
Acting Secretary_____________
I, Silvia Jaquez, Acting Secretary of the Camarillo Sanitary District, certify Resolution No. 2026- was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District at a regular meeting held June 24, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Directors:
NOES: Directors:
ABSENT: Directors:
Acting Secretary
EXHIBIT A
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE
CAMARILLO SANITARY DISTRICT PERTAINING
TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
The Camarillo Sanitary District (District) has met with the employees of the District relative to the Personnel Rules and the restatement of the District’s Compensation Plan within the context of said rules. Subsequent to the completion of said Meet and Discuss process, it is now appropriate to approve this STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (S.O.U.) setting forth provisions pertaining to wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
1. TERMS. This S.O.U. shall apply to Fiscal Year 2026-2027 commencing on July 1, 2026, and shall remain in effect until otherwise amended or repealed by the Directors of the Camarillo Sanitary District in accordance with applicable law and City procedures.
2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this S.O.U. is to set forth wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
3. APPLICABILITY. This S.O.U. shall apply to all persons who are currently or hereafter employed by the City as defined in the Personnel Rules.
4. SCOPE. The general conditions of employment pertaining to both the rights and obligations of both the District employees and the Sanitary District , shall include, in addition to language set forth herein, the Personnel Rules of the District, dated March 26, 2014, and as amended, which are incorporated herein by reference.
The District reserve the right to amend such rules at any time. However, any amendment to the Personnel Rules, which are subject to Meet and Discuss between the District and the employees of the District, shall not become effective until the conclusion of such a process either by agreement having been reached or by unilateral adoption by the District as authorized by law.
To the extent of any conflict between this S.O.U. and the Personnel Rules, this S.O.U. shall govern unless otherwise required by law.
5. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS. The District has the authority to manage and direct, on behalf of the public, all operations and activities of the District to the full extent authorized by law, including full authority to:
a. determine and modify the organization and its constituent work units;
b. determine the nature, standards, levels and mode of delivery of services to be offered to the public;
c. determine methods, means and the numbers and kinds of personnel by which services are to be provided;
d. determine whether goods or services shall be made, purchased, or contracted for;
e. direct employees, including scheduling and assigning work and overtime;
f. establish employee performance standards and require compliance therewith;
g. discharge, suspend, demote, reduce in pay, reprimand, withhold salary increases and benefits, or otherwise discipline employees subject to the requirements of applicable law;
h. relieve employees from duty because of lack of work, lack of funds or for other legitimate reasons;
i. implement rules, regulations and directives consistent with law and the specific provisions of this S.O.U.; and
j. take all necessary actions to protect the public and carry out its mission in emergencies.
6. SALARIES. The titles and salary bands for all classes of employment for the term of this S.O.U. shall be as set forth in Exhibit “B.”
7. BENEFITS. Employee benefits are addressed in the Personnel Rules. A summary of the various benefit plans offered by the City is set forth in Exhibit “C.”
8. SAVINGS CLAUSE . If any provision of this S.O.U. is held invalid by a court or rendered inoperative by legislation, the remainder of this S.O.U. shall remain in full force and effect.
Date Chairman
Classifications FLSA Job
Cod
Salary
Band MIN MID MAX MIN MID MAX MIN MID MAX
City Manager E 101 167.8824 167.8824 167.8824 29,099.62 29,099.62 29,099.62 349,195.39 349,195.39 349,195.39
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Assistant City Manager E 102 30 103.1757 128.9697 154.7636 17,883.79 22,354.75 26,825.69 214,605.46 268,256.98 321,908.29 Assistant to the City Manager E 107 20 63.3409 79.1762 95.0114 10,979.09 13,723.87 16,468.64 131,749.07 164,686.50 197,623.71 City Clerk E 401 22 69.8333 87.2917 104.7500 12,104.44 15,130.56 18,156.67 145,253.26 181,566.74 217,880.00 Director of Administrative Services / Chief Innovation Officer E 301 27 89.1270 111.4088 133.6905 15,448.68 19,310.86 23,173.02 185,384.16 231,730.30 278,076.24 Director of Community Development E 701 27 89.1270 111.4088 133.6905 15,448.68 19,310.86 23,173.02 185,384.16 231,730.30 278,076.24 Director of Human Resources E 324 27 89.1270 111.4088 133.6905 15,448.68 19,310.86 23,173.02 185,384.16 231,730.30 278,076.24 Director of Finance E 601 27 89.1270 111.4088 133.6905 15,448.68 19,310.86 23,173.02 185,384.16 231,730.30 278,076.24 Director of Public Works E 801 28 93.5834 116.9793 140.3751 16,221.12 20,276.41 24,331.68 194,653.47 243,316.94 291,980.21
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Assistant Director of Administrative Services E 305 24 76.9913 96.2392 115.487 13,345.16 16,681.46 20,017.75 160,141.90 200,177.54 240,212.96 Assistant Director of Community Development E 702 24 76.9913 96.2392 115.487 13,345.16 16,681.46 20,017.75 160,141.90 200,177.54 240,212.96 Assistant Director of Finance E 602 24 76.9913 96.2392 115.487 13,345.16 16,681.46 20,017.75 160,141.90 200,177.54 240,212.96 Assistant Director of Public Works - City Engineer E 529 25 80.8409 101.0512 121.2614 14,012.42 17,515.54 21,018.64 168,149.07 210,186.50 252,223.71 Assistant Maintenance Superintendent E 819 14 47.2660 59.0825 70.8990 8,192.77 10,240.97 12,289.16 98,313.28 122,891.60 147,469.92 Assistant Water Reclamation Superintendent E 831 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Assistant Water Superintendent E 851 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Budget and Purchasing Manager E 614 18 57.4521 71.8152 86.1782 9,958.36 12,447.97 14,937.55 119,500.37 149,375.62 179,250.66 Code Compliance Manager E 706 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Customer Service Manager E 624 16 52.1108 65.1385 78.1662 9,032.54 11,290.67 13,548.81 108,390.46 135,488.08 162,585.70 Deputy Director of Public Works E 525 24 76.9913 96.2392 115.487 13,345.16 16,681.46 20,017.75 160,141.90 200,177.54 240,212.96 Economic and Business Development Manager E 110 24 76.9913 96.2392 115.487 13,345.16 16,681.46 20,017.75 160,141.90 200,177.54 240,212.96 Finance and Accounting Manager E 609 18 57.4521 71.8152 86.1782 9,958.36 12,447.97 14,937.55 119,500.37 149,375.62 179,250.66 Fleet and Facilities Manager E 329 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Housing Manager E 715 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Human Resources Manager E 323 22 69.8333 87.2917 104.75 12,104.44 15,130.56 18,156.67 145,253.26 181,566.74 217,880.00 Information Systems Manager E 310 21 66.5079 83.1349 99.7619 11,528.04 14,410.05 17,292.06 138,336.43 172,920.59 207,504.75 Maintenance Superintendent E 820 19 60.3247 75.4059 90.4871 10,456.28 13,070.36 15,684.43 125,475.38 156,844.27 188,213.17 Planning Manager E 712 20 63.3409 79.1762 95.0114 10,979.09 13,723.87 16,468.64 131,749.07 164,686.50 197,623.71 Public Works Administrator E 527 21 66.5079 83.1349 99.7619 11,528.04 14,410.05 17,292.06 138,336.43 172,920.59 207,504.75 Transportation Engineer E 534 22 69.8333 87.2917 104.7500 12,104.44 15,130.56 18,156.67 145,253.26 181,566.74 217,880.00 Water Reclamation Superintendent E 830 22 69.8333 87.2917 104.7500 12,104.44 15,130.56 18,156.67 145,253.26 181,566.74 217,880.00 Water Resources Manager E 561 22 69.8333 87.2917 104.7500 12,104.44 15,130.56 18,156.67 145,253.26 181,566.74 217,880.00 Water Superintendent E 850 22 69.8333 87.2917 104.7500 12,104.44 15,130.56 18,156.67 145,253.26 181,566.74 217,880.00
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
Accountant I E 604 12 42.8716 53.5895 64.3074 7,431.08 9,288.85 11,146.62 89,172.93 111,466.16 133,759.39 Accountant II E 617 13 45.0152 56.2690 67.5228 7,802.63 9,753.29 11,703.95 93,631.62 117,039.52 140,447.42 Assistant City Clerk E 403 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Associate Engineer E 542 16 52.1108 65.1385 78.1662 9,032.54 11,290.67 13,548.81 108,390.46 135,488.08 162,585.70 Civil Engineer E 544 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Community Relations Officer E 108 18 57.4521 71.8152 86.1782 9,958.36 12,447.97 14,937.55 119,500.37 149,375.62 179,250.66 Deputy City Clerk E 402 12 42.8716 53.5895 64.3074 7,431.08 9,288.85 11,146.62 89,172.93 111,466.16 133,759.39 Facilities Project Manager E 334 19 60.3247 75.4059 90.4871 10,456.28 13,070.36 15,684.43 125,475.38 156,844.27 188,213.17 Finance Analyst I E 615 14 47.2660 59.0825 70.8990 8,192.77 10,240.97 12,289.16 98,313.28 122,891.60 147,469.92 Finance Analyst II E 616 16 52.1108 65.1385 78.1662 9,032.54 11,290.67 13,548.81 108,390.46 135,488.08 162,585.70 Human Resources Analyst E 321 14 47.2660 59.0825 70.8990 8,192.77 10,240.97 12,289.16 98,313.28 122,891.60 147,469.92 Information Systems Analyst E 313 19 60.3247 75.4059 90.4871 10,456.28 13,070.36 15,684.43 125,475.38 156,844.27 188,213.17 Management Analyst E 104 14 47.2660 59.0825 70.8990 8,192.77 10,240.97 12,289.16 98,313.28 122,891.60 147,469.92 Management Assistant E 105 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Principal Civil Engineer E 512 21 66.5079 83.1349 99.7619 11,528.04 14,410.05 17,292.06 138,336.43 172,920.59 207,504.75 Principal Development Concierge E 714 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Principal Management Analyst E 208 18 57.4521 71.8152 86.1782 9,958.36 12,447.97 14,937.55 119,500.37 149,375.62 179,250.66 Principal Planner E 708 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Senior Accountant E 603 15 49.6293 62.0367 74.4440 8,602.41 10,753.03 12,903.63 103,228.94 129,036.34 154,843.52 Senior Associate Engineer E 513 18 57.4521 71.8152 86.1782 9,958.36 12,447.97 14,937.55 119,500.37 149,375.62 179,250.66 Senior Civil Engineer E 511 19 60.3247 75.4059 90.4871 10,456.28 13,070.36 15,684.43 125,475.38 156,844.27 188,213.17 Senior Management Analyst E 106 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Senior Planner E 703 15 49.6293 62.0367 74.4440 8,602.41 10,753.03 12,903.63 103,228.94 129,036.34 154,843.52
GENERAL EMPLOYEES
Accounting Specialist I N 612 4 29.0171 36.2714 43.5257 5,029.63 6,287.04 7,544.45 60,355.57 75,444.51 90,533.46 Accounting Specialist II N 611 6 31.9914 39.9893 47.9871 5,545.18 6,931.48 8,317.76 66,542.11 83,177.74 99,813.17 Administrative Specialist I N 204 3 27.6353 34.5442 41.453 4,790.12 5,987.66 7,185.19 57,481.42 71,851.94 86,222.24 Administrative Specialist II N 203 6 31.9914 39.9893 47.9871 5,545.18 6,931.48 8,317.76 66,542.11 83,177.74 99,813.17 Assistant Engineer N 546 13 45.0152 56.269 67.5228 7,802.63 9,753.29 11,703.95 93,631.62 117,039.52 140,447.42 Assistant Planner N 705 10 38.8858 48.6073 58.3287 6,740.21 8,425.27 10,110.31 80,882.46 101,103.18 121,323.70 Associate Planner N 704 13 45.0152 56.269 67.5228 7,802.63 9,753.29 11,703.95 93,631.62 117,039.52 140,447.42 Chemist N 837 16 52.1108 65.1385 78.1662 9,032.54 11,290.67 13,548.81 108,390.46 135,488.08 162,585.70 Code Compliance Officer N 707 9 37.0341 46.2927 55.5512 6,419.24 8,024.07 9,628.87 77,030.93 96,288.82 115,546.50 Code Compliance Technician N 713 7 33.591 41.9888 50.3865 5,822.44 7,278.06 8,733.66 69,869.28 87,336.70 104,803.92 Collection Systems Mechanic I N 836 5 30.468 38.085 45.702 5,281.12 6,601.40 7,921.68 63,373.44 79,216.80 95,060.16 Collection Systems Mechanic II N 835 8 35.2706 44.0883 52.9059 6,113.57 7,641.97 9,170.36 73,362.85 91,703.66 110,044.27 City of Camarillo
Classification and Compensation Schedule
HOURLY SALARY
EXHIBIT B
Effective 7/1/2026
MONTHLY SALARY ANNUAL SALARY
Classifications FLSA Job
Cod
Salary
Band MIN MID MAX MIN MID MAX MIN MID MAX
HOURLY SALARY MONTHLY SALARY ANNUAL SALARY
Customer Service Specialist I N 622 1 25.066 31.3325 37.599 4,344.77 5,430.97 6,517.16 52,137.28 65,171.60 78,205.92 Customer Service Specialist II N 621 4 29.0171 36.2714 43.5257 5,029.63 6,287.04 7,544.45 60,355.57 75,444.51 90,533.46 Engineering Technician I N 541 6 31.9914 39.9893 47.9871 5,545.18 6,931.48 8,317.76 66,542.11 83,177.74 99,813.17 Engineering Technician II N 540 8 35.2706 44.0883 52.9059 6,113.57 7,641.97 9,170.36 73,362.85 91,703.66 110,044.27 Engineering Technician III N 539 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Equipment Mechanic N 333 8 35.2706 44.0883 52.9059 6,113.57 7,641.97 9,170.36 73,362.85 91,703.66 110,044.27 Executive Assistant N 206 12 42.8716 53.5895 64.3074 7,431.08 9,288.85 11,146.62 89,172.93 111,466.16 133,759.39 Facilities Maintenance Assistant N 330 5 30.468 38.085 45.702 5,281.12 6,601.40 7,921.68 63,373.44 79,216.80 95,060.16 Finance Assistant N 613 10 38.8858 48.6073 58.3287 6,740.21 8,425.27 10,110.31 80,882.46 101,103.18 121,323.70 Geographic Information Systems Specialist N 315 15 49.6293 62.0367 74.444 8,602.41 10,753.03 12,903.63 103,228.94 129,036.34 154,843.52 Human Resources Specialist N 132 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Human Resources Technician N 133 6 31.9914 39.9893 47.9871 5,545.18 6,931.48 8,317.76 66,542.11 83,177.74 99,813.17 Industrial Electrician and Instrumentation Specialist N 839 13 45.0152 56.269 67.5228 7,802.63 9,753.29 11,703.95 93,631.62 117,039.52 140,447.42 Information Systems Administrator N 311 15 49.6293 62.0367 74.444 8,602.41 10,753.03 12,903.63 103,228.94 129,036.34 154,843.52 Information Systems Technician N 312 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Laboratory Specialist N 845 13 45.0152 56.269 67.5228 7,802.63 9,753.29 11,703.95 93,631.62 117,039.52 140,447.42 Landscape Inspector N 814 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Lead Collection Systems Mechanic N 838 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Lead Maintenance Worker N 810 8 35.2706 44.0883 52.9059 6,113.57 7,641.97 9,170.36 73,362.85 91,703.66 110,044.27 Lead Water Operator N 866 12 42.8716 53.5895 64.3074 7,431.08 9,288.85 11,146.62 89,172.93 111,466.16 133,759.39 Lead Water Reclamation Maintenance Worker N 832 13 45.0152 56.269 67.5228 7,802.63 9,753.29 11,703.95 93,631.62 117,039.52 140,447.42 Maintenance Supervisor N 818 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Maintenance Worker I N 813 1 25.066 31.3325 37.599 4,344.77 5,430.97 6,517.16 52,137.28 65,171.60 78,205.92 Maintenance Worker II N 812 3 27.6353 34.5442 41.453 4,790.12 5,987.66 7,185.19 57,481.42 71,851.94 86,222.24 Maintenance Worker III N 811 5 30.468 38.085 45.702 5,281.12 6,601.40 7,921.68 63,373.44 79,216.80 95,060.16 Planning Technician N 709 7 33.591 41.9888 50.3865 5,822.44 7,278.06 8,733.66 69,869.28 87,336.70 104,803.92 SCADA Analyst N 870 17 54.7163 68.3954 82.0745 9,484.16 11,855.20 14,226.25 113,809.90 142,262.43 170,714.96 Senior Administrative Specialist N 205 8 35.2706 44.0883 52.9059 6,113.57 7,641.97 9,170.36 73,362.85 91,703.66 110,044.27 Senior Code Compliance Officer N 711 12 42.8716 53.5895 64.3074 7,431.08 9,288.85 11,146.62 89,172.93 111,466.16 133,759.39 Senior Customer Service Specialist N 623 7 33.591 41.9888 50.3865 5,822.44 7,278.06 8,733.66 69,869.28 87,336.70 104,803.92 Senior Equipment Mechanic N 332 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Senior Facilities Maint enance Assistant N 328 8 35.2706 44.0883 52.9059 6,113.57 7,641.97 9,170.36 73,362.85 91,703.66 110,044.27 Senior Traffic Signal Technician N 535 13 45.0152 56.269 67.5228 7,802.63 9,753.29 11,703.95 93,631.62 117,039.52 140,447.42 Source Control Inspector N 844 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Traffic Signal Technician N 532 10 38.8858 48.6073 58.3287 6,740.21 8,425.27 10,110.31 80,882.46 101,103.18 121,323.70 Water Operator I N 869 6 31.9914 39.9893 47.9871 5,545.18 6,931.48 8,317.76 66,542.11 83,177.74 99,813.17 Water Operator II N 868 8 35.2706 44.0883 52.9059 6,113.57 7,641.97 9,170.36 73,362.85 91,703.66 110,044.27 Water Operator III N 867 10 38.8858 48.6073 58.3287 6,740.21 8,425.27 10,110.31 80,882.46 101,103.18 121,323.70 Water Reclamation Plant Maintenance Supervisor N 846 14 47.266 59.0825 70.899 8,192.77 10,240.97 12,289.16 98,313.28 122,891.60 147,469.92 Water Reclamation Plant Mechanic I N 834 6 31.9914 39.9893 47.9871 5,545.18 6,931.48 8,317.76 66,542.11 83,177.74 99,813.17 Water Reclamation Plant Mechanic II N 833 8 35.2706 44.0883 52.9059 6,113.57 7,641.97 9,170.36 73,362.85 91,703.66 110,044.27 Water Reclamation Plant Operator I N 843 7 33.591 41.9888 50.3865 5,822.44 7,278.06 8,733.66 69,869.28 87,336.70 104,803.92 Water Reclamation Plant Operator II N 842 9 37.0341 46.2927 55.5512 6,419.24 8,024.07 9,628.87 77,030.93 96,288.82 115,546.50 Water Reclamation Plant Operator III N 841 11 40.8301 51.0377 61.2452 7,077.22 8,846.53 10,615.83 84,926.61 106,158.42 127,390.02 Water Reclamation Plant Operations Supervisor N 840 14 47.266 59.0825 70.899 8,192.77 10,240.97 12,289.16 98,313.28 122,891.60 147,469.92 Water Supervisor N 865 14 47.266 59.0825 70.899 8,192.77 10,240.97 12,289.16 98,313.28 122,891.60 147,469.92
NON-CLASSIFIED / HOURLY RATED POSITIONS
Crossing Guard 26.07
High School Student Assistant 17.82
Intern I 22.07 - 24.27
Intern II 24.16 - 27.63
Temporary Assignment 17.82 - 167.00
Retired Annuitant 17.82 - 167.00
I. MED
ICAL INSURANCE
The City and District contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for participation under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Car e A
ct (PEHMCA) for the purpose of providing medical insurance benefits for eligibl e em
ployees, City Councilmembers and qualifying annuitants. The City contributes towards the cost of eligible employees’, City Councilmembers’, and annuitants’ health pr
emiums under the equal contribution method as defined in Government Code Section 22892 (b)(1). The maximum monthly medical benefit provided to eligible employees and annuitants is $1 62.00 as of January 1, 202 6, with an increase anticipated to be effective as of January 1, 2027, based on the CalPERS Equal Contribution Method rates. Newly hired eligible employees can enroll in a health plan effective the 1st of the month following their date of hire.
II. DE
NTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
Dent
al and vision plans are self-funded through Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan (VSP). Regular, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are enrolled in the dental and vision plans on the 1st of the month following their date of hire, with the City paying 100% of the premium. Regular, part -time employees may enroll in the dental and vision insurance plans with the City paying a percentage of the premium equal to their employment classification (½-time = 50%; ¾-time = 75%). City Councilmembers may receive family dental and vision insurance benefits equal to regular, full -time employees. Eligibility and enrollment are subject to the terms and conditions of t he C
ity’s group plan agreements with Delta Dental and VSP.
III. IR
S SECTION 125 PLAN (CAFETERIA PLAN)
The City and District shall maintain, in accordance with Section 125 of the IRS Code, a Cafeteria Plan for the purpose of providing employees with access to various health and welfare benefits on a pre-tax basis. Benefits available through the Cafeteria Plan include, but are not limited to:
• Group Health Plan Medical Premiums
• Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Expenses
• Voluntary Optional Benefits offered under a City -sponsored supplemental insurance program (e.g. Cancer Insurance Premiums, Accident Insurance Premiums, Critical Illness Insurance Premiums, etc.)
T
he contribution to the Cafeteria Plan (“Flex Dollars”) for regular full -time employees will be equal to ninety percent (90%) of the premium for the PERS Platinum PPO family health plan offered in the area, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, reduced by the City’s medical benefit paid directly to CalPERS. Regular part-time employees will receive a pro-rated portion of Flex Dollars based on their employment classification (½-time = 50%; ¾-time = 75%). Eligible employees who opt out of the health program or do not fully utilize the Medical Benefit and Flex Dollar contributions will receive 100% cash-back of the unutilized City or District contributions. Cashback in lieu of benefits is considered taxable income and is reported as such on employee W -2s.
Flex Dollar contributions begin for eligible employees on the 1st of the month following their date of hire.
SUMMARY OF 2026-2027 BENEFIT PROGRAMS EXHIBIT C City Councilmembers are not eligible for cash- back of unutilized Cafeteria Plan contributions.
IV. RETIREMENT
The City contracts with CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for eligible employees.
Classic Employees. Employees hired on or before December 31, 2012; and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who qualify for pension system reciprocity have the following retirement contract provisions apply:
• 2% @ 55 Retirement Formula
• Final Compensation Period, Single Highest Year
• 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4
• Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit, continues after remarriage of survivor
• Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, continues after remarriage of survivor • 2% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Unused Sick Leave Credit
• Purchase of Prior Service Credit
• Military Service Credit
• Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service
The City and District pay both the employer and employee contributions to CalPERS in accordance with the provisions of the contract between the City and CalPERS.
New Members. As defined by AB340 (the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 “PEPRA”), employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who do not qualify for pension system reciprocity or who were CalPERS members while employed by another public agency and hired by the City after a break in service of more than six (6) months have the following retirement contract provisions apply:
• 2% @ 62 Retirement Formula
• Final Compensation Period, Average of highest paid consecutive 36 months • 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4
• Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit, continues after remarriage of survivor
• Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, continues after remarriage of survivor • 2% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Unused Sick Leave Credit
• Purchase of Prior Service Credit
• Military Service Credit
• Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service
The City and District pay only the employer contribution to CalPERS and employees pay the employee contribution in accordance with the provisions of the contract with CalPERS.
V. LIFE INSURANCE
Group life insurance is provided for all regular, full - and part-time employees. The amount of insurance coverage is the amount equal to the employee's annual salary, based on their employment classification as a full, ½ -, or ¾ -time employee, plus $5,000, rounded to the next increment of $5,000 ($200,000 max.). City Councilmembers are provided with coverage in the amount of $50,000. All eligible dependents are covered by life insurance in the amount of $2,000. NOTE: Accidental death and dismemberment coverage matches the life insurance schedule above; however, the amount payable for certain losses will differ.
VI. SHORT/LONG TERM DISABILITY
Short/long-term disability benefits are provided to all regular employees. Eligible employees are enrolled in the disability program effective the 1st of the month following their date of hire. In the event a regular employee becomes disabled through a non- work-related illness or sudden injury, short term disability coverage provides a weekly income benefit equal to 66 2/3% of covered earnings up to a maximum benefit of $2,192 per week ($9,500 per month). The waiting period for short term disability benefits to begin is after 7 days for an illness or 0 days for injury or date of hospitalization. After 180 days of being disabled, the employee is eligible for long term disability which provides the same level of benefits as short term disability. Long term disability’s maximum benefit period is to age 65 for those 61 or younger at the time of disablement. The maximum benefit period varies for those 62 or older at the time of disablement. Plans are administered through the City’s contracted insurance provider and are subject to policy limitations and coordination with other benefits such as Workers’ Compensation and Paid Family Leave.
VII. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Workers’ Compensation benefits are for work-related illnesses or injuries. All medical and hospital costs are covered. Temporary disability income is computed at approximately 66 2/3% of weekly wages up to the state law maximum. The Workers’ Compensation program is administered by Athens Administrators. All work -related illnesses/injuries are required to be immediately reported to a supervisor and Human Resources. Benefits are provided in accordance with the California Labor Code.
VIII. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
An Employee Assistant Program (EAP) is provided for all regular employees and City Councilmembers. The EAP offers 24 -hour confidential services that can assist employees and members of their household to resolve personal issues and meet life’s challenges. The program offers up to six counseling sessions per issue per year.
Utilization of the EAP is voluntary and confidential, in accordance with applicable privacy laws and program provider policies.
IX. RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS) PLAN
An RHS Plan is provided for all regular employees. The RHS Plan allows employees to accumulate assets on a pre-tax basis to pay for medical expenses on a tax-free basis upon separation from employment. Contributions and distributions are subject to IRS regulations governing Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and the terms of the RHS Plan Document.
Group Pay Period
Contribution Amount
General Employees $25
Professional Employees $50
Management Employees $75
Executive Management 2% of earnings
City Manager 4% base salary
City Council $100/mo
X. OTHER BENEFITS
Amount Classification
Auto Allowance $500/month City Manager
$250/month Assistant City Manager
City Clerk
Directors
$200/month Assistant Directors
Deputy Directors
Economic and Business Development Manager
Planning Manager
Principal Civil Engineer
Principal Planner
$175/month Assistant to the City Manager
Assistant City Clerk
Community Relations Officer
Deputy City Clerk
Facilities Project Manager
Housing Manager
Principal Development Concierge
Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Planner
Transportation Engineer
Cell Phone Allowance $90/month Eligible Employees
Defined Contribution
(401a Plan)
7% of salary All Regular Employees/ Eligible City
Councilmembers
Deferred Compensation
(457 Plan)
3% of salary City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Directors, and City Clerk; all other employees are eligible to
participate
457 Roth IRA Optional Participation –
Employee Funded
All Regular Employees
Deferred Compensation
(457 PTS)
Part-Time, Temporary,
Seasonal Plan
7% of salary Non-Classified: Part-Time, Temporary and
Seasonal workers that are not eligible for
CalPERS membership and City Councilmembers
not electing CalPERS membership
Education Reimbursement 75% of expenses up to
$1,800/FY
All Regular Employees
Holidays 12 holidays plus 24
hours floating
All Regular Employees
holiday/year
Mileage Reimbursement Amount recognized by
the IRS for business
travel
All Regular Employees
Management Leave 88 hours/year City Manager
72 hours/year Executive Management Employees
56 hours/year Management Employees
40 hours/year Professional Employees
Elected Benefits
(Participation is optional and
paid for by Employee)
Pet Insurance
PrePaid Legal Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Proficiency and Other Pay:
Arborist Certification Pay $150/month Eligible Employees Backflow Proficiency Pay $100/month Eligible Employees Bilingual Pay $50/month Eligible Employees
Commercial Driver’s License
(CDL) Proficiency Pay
$50/month Class A CDL
$25/month Class B CDL
In addition to reimbursement for
costs associated with obtaining
and maintaining the appropriate
CDL and endorsements
Eligible Employees
Pesticide Applicator
Proficiency Pay
$100/month Eligible Employees
On-Call Pay $3.00/hour Eligible Employees
Safety Shoe Reimbursement $300/FY Eligible Employees
Please note: CalPERS Reportable Compensation – The City reports special compensation as pensionable income in accordance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations: section 571(b) for classic CalPERS members and section 571.1(a) for PEPRA members. However, CalPERS is the final authority in determining whether any form of compensation is considered pensionable.