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July 8, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule; Position Counts; Revised Compensation Schedule; Updated Conflict of Interest Code, and Budget Amendments Report Number: 25-0152
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: 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 resolutions: A) Amending the Classification Plan and Compensatio n Schedule to reflect the addition and deletion of position titles and amending the authorized position count in various departments; B) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 202 5-26 Compensation Schedule effective Ju ly 11, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; (C) Modifying the appendix to the local Conflict of Interest Code to revise the list of designated employees who are required to file Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700); and (D) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
In an effort to address the needs of various departments and the City's workforce, the Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the affected departments, is proposing the addition and deletion of certain classifications and positions. These changes necessitate amendments to the City’s Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan requiring the revised Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Compensation Schedule effective July 11, 2025.
Staff is also recommending updating the list of designated filers who are required to file periodic Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) and amending the fiscal year 202 5-26 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly.
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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 California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefo re, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Civil Service Commission approved the new classifications of Environmental Compliance Inspector and Public Works Inspection Manager at their June 26, 2025, meeting.
DISCUSSION
Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule
In an effort to address the needs of various departments and the City's workforce, the Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the affected departments, is proposing certain position changes, with corresponding updates to the Classification Plan, Compensation Schedule, and authorized departmental position counts. The following identifies the affected positions and proposed changes.
Department Position Title FTE
General Fund
Engineering & Capital Projects Senior Civil Engineer -1.00 Public Works Public Works Inspection Manager 1.00
General Fund Total 0.00
Sewer Revenue Fund
Engineering & Capital Projects Senior Engineering Technician -1.00 Environmental Compliance Inspector 1.00
Sewer Fund Total 0.00
Net Impact (All Funds Total) 0.00
Summary of New and Updated Classifications
Position Title Employee Group E Step Salary
Environmental Compliance Inspector ACE $3,938.32 bi-weekly Fuels Module Crew Member Unclassified, Hourly $21.52 per hour Hand Crew Member * Unclassified, Hourly $24.75 per hour Hand Crew Lead * Unclassified, Hourly $28.46 per hour
Public Works Inspection Manager MM $5,555.16 bi-weekly
* Position titles will be eliminated 12/31/2026 unless extended by additional grant funding.
Adoption of Resolution A will amend the Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule and the fiscal year 2025-26 authorized position count to reflect the above changes. v . 0 05 P a g e | 3
Compensation Schedule Requirement
California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 requires that, for purposes of determining a retiring employee's pension allowance, the pay rate be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule that meets certain requirements, including approval by the City’s governing body in accordance with the requirements of applicable public meeting laws. The revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule ("Compensation Schedule") was last approved by the City Council at their meeting on June 17, 2025.
Adoption of Resolution B will approve the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective July 11, 2025, to reflect the addition of the Environmental Compliance Inspector, Hand Crew Member, Hand Crew Lead, and Public Works Inspection Manager position titles and the adjusted salary for the Fuels Module Crew Member position title. The Compensation Schedule reflecting these revisions is Attachment 1 to this staff report.
Conflict of Interest Code Updates
The City Clerk and City Attorney have revi ewed the position changes and recommend that the appendix to the Conflict of Interest Code (Attachment 2) be updated to designate the appropriate positions as Form 700 filers and as “designated employees” for purposes of AB 1234, requiring them to particip ate in mandatory ethics training. Additional changes were made to the Conflict of Interest Code appendix to update recently added positions. The redline version of the changes is provided as Attachment 2. Approval of Resolution C will make the appropriate updates to the appendix to the Conflict of Interest Code.
Budget Amendments
Approval of Resolution D will amend the budget and transfer funds in the amount of $189,737 from the Engineering & Capital Projects Department to the Public Works Department as a result of position changes described above.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
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 current-year General Fund fiscal impact for the updated classifications and salary ranges is estimated to be a savings of approximately $ 20,371. Staff is requesting the proposed no net budgetary adjustments reflected in the table below:
GENERAL FUND
Department
Personnel
Services
Engineering/Capital Projects $ (189,737)
Public Works 189,737
TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUND IMPACT $ - v . 0 05 P a g e | 4
The current -year Sewer Revenue Fund fiscal impact for the updated classification and salary ranges is estimated to be a savings of approximately $2,881.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The projected fiscal year 2026-27 net fiscal impact (savings) is reflected in the table below:
Fund
Personnel
Services
General Fund $ (21,359)
Sewer Revenue Fund (3,018)
TOTAL EST. IMPACT FOR ALL FUNDS $ (24,377)
The fiscal impact for the General Fund and Sewer Service Revenue Fund will be incorporated into the fiscal year 2026-27 budget development process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective July 11, 2025
2. Revised Appendix to the Conflict of Interest Code
Staff Contact: Tanya Tomlinson, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management