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September 17, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Employee Compensation and Budget : Approve the Revised Compensation Schedule that Reflect s Elected Officials’ Salaries Pursuant to the City Charter and Budget Amendment Report Number: 24-0236
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
G.C. § 84308: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution s: (A) approving the revised fiscal year 202 4-2025 Compensation Schedule effective September 20, 2024, to reflect the adjusted salaries for Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Attorney effective July 1, 2024, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 ; and (B) amending the fiscal year 2024-25 budget (4/5 Vote Required).
SUMMARY
Sections 302, 304(b) , and 503(c) of the City of Chula Vista City Charter establish the compensation for Councilmembers, the Mayor, and the elected City Attorney, respectively, based upon the formulas set forth in those sections. The City received notification from the Judicial Council of California on August 20, 2024, of an adjusted salary for the position of Judge of the Superior Court of the State of California, to which the salaries for Councilmembers, the Mayor, and the elected City Attorney are, and made the appropriate changes retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Staff is recommending : (1) adoption of revised fiscal year 2024 -25 Compensation Schedule effective September 20, 2024, to reflect the adjusted salaries for Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Attorney effective July 1, 2024, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570 ; and (2) amending the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget as a result of the adjusted salaries described above.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, purs uant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Sections 302, 304( b), and 503(c) of the City of Chula Vista City Charter establish the compensation for Councilmembers, the Mayor, and the elected City Attorney, respectively, based upon the formulas set forth in those sections. The City received notification from the Judicial Council of California on August 20, 2024, of an adjusted salary for the position of Judge of the Superior Court of the State of California, to which the salaries for Councilmembers, the Mayor , and the elected City Attorney are tied , and made the appropriate changes retroactive to July 1, 202 4. Staff made the change to the salary rates for Mayor, Councilmembers , and City Attorney upon notification from the State of California (in accordance with the City Charter), and the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Attorney are receiving this pay rate.
Adoption of Resolution A approves the revised fiscal year 202 4-2025 Compensation Schedule effective September 20, 2024 , to reflect the adjusted salaries for Mayor, Councilmember s, and the City Attorney effective July 1, 2024, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
Approval of Resolution B amends the budget and appropriate funds in the amount of $16, 981 as a result of the adjusted salaries described above.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has determined that the action the item is not site specific. Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated net fiscal impact to the General Fund is estimated to total $16,981, which will be offset in full by unanticipated Property Tax revenues. Staff is requesting the budgetary adjustments reflected in the table below:
Department
Personnel
Services Revenues Net Impact
City Council $ 10,651 $ - $ 10, 651 City Attorney 6,331 - 6, 331 Non-Departmental (16,981) (16,461)
TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUND COST $ 16,981 $ (16,981) $ - P a g e | 3
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Ongoing fiscal impacts associated with the proposed changes are estimated to total approximately $17,063 for the General Fund. Such costs will be incorporated into the baseline salary budgets of the respective departments in future fiscal years.
The projected fiscal year 2025-26 fiscal impact is reflected in the table below:
General Fund/Department FY 2026
City Council $ 10,622
City Attorney 6,440
TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUND COST $ 17,063
ATTACHMENTS
1. Memorandum from the Judicial Council of California dated August 20, 2024
2. Revised Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Compensation Schedule Effective September 20, 2024 Staff Contact: Tanya Tomlinson, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management