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September 9, 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: 25-0204
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 Com pensation 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 September 19 , 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 require an organizational restructuring in the Office of the City Clerk, and the Engineering & Capital Projects and Public Works Departments and necessitate amendments to the City’s Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan requiring a revised Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Compensation Schedule effective September 19, 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; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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 the addition and deletion of certain classifications and positions, with corresponding updates to the Classification Plan, Compensation Schedule, and authorized departmental position counts.
As part of the ongoing commitment to improve performance and streamline workflows, the Office of the City Clerk, the Engineering & Capital Projects Department, and the Public Works Department will undergo reorganizations aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies.
The Engineering & Capital Projects and Public Works strategic restructuring involves the following: (1) the transfer of the Project Management Division within Public Works to the Engineering Department, and (2) the transfer of a portion of the Construction Inspections Team in Engineering to the Public Works Department. The proposed reorganization will position both departments for long -term growth, focus on their core functions to improve decision -making and communication, as well as optimize resource allocations to better support operations.
The restructuring in the Office of t he City Clerk involves the consolidation of support for City Council and Boards & Commissions and positions the Office to support additional Boards & Commissions in the future.
The following identifies the affected positions and proposed changes by department.
Department Position Title FTE
General Fund
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk II -1.00
Senior Deputy City Clerk 1.00
Economic
Development Director of Economic Development 1.00
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Department Position Title FTE
Engineering & Capital
Projects
Public Works Inspector II -4.00
Senior Public Works Inspector -2.00
Building Projects Manager 2.00
Building Services Manager 1.00
Management Analyst II 1.00
Public Works
Building Projects Manager -2.00
Building Services Manager -1.00
Management Analyst II -1.00
Public Works Inspector II 4.00
Senior Public Works Inspector 2.00
Finance
Accounting Assistant -1.00
Accounting Technician 1.00
General Fund Total 1.00
Summary of Updated Classifications
Position Title Employee Group E Step Salary
Director of Economic Development EXEC $8,932.35 bi-weekly Real Property Manager MMUC $6,310.39 bi-weekly
Senior Deputy City Clerk MMUC $4,455.23 bi-weekly
Adoption of Resolution A will amend the Classification Plan , Compensation Schedule and authorized departmental position counts to reflect the above changes.
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 July 22, 2025.
Adoption of Resolution B will approve the revised Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Compensation Schedule effective September 19, 2025, to reflect the addition of th e salary for the Director of Economic Development, Real Property Manager and Senior Deputy City Clerk position titles. 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 reviewed 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 participate in mandatory P a g e | 4
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 Amendment
Approval of Resolution D will amend the fiscal year 2025 -26 General Fund budget to reflect the reorganization of the Public Works and Engineering & Capital Projects Department, as detailed below, and a transfer of $ 75,651 in Supplies and Services expenditure appropriations from Non -Departmental to Personnel Services in the Economic Development Department, resulting in no net impact to the General Fund.
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 disqualifyin g 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 projected fiscal impact to the General Fund for the current year, resulting from adjustments to employee compensation and staffing, is an estimated increase of $75,651 in personnel services expenditures. This amount is anticipated to be fully offset by corresponding reduction of $75,651 in supplies and services expenditures, due to lower-than-budgeted insurance premiums in the Non-Departmental budget. Separately, the revenue budget will reflect a $614,284 increase in the Public Works Department and $614,284 decrease in the Engineering & Capital Projects Department. The adjustments result in a net fiscal impact of zero dollars for the fiscal year.
Staff is requesting the proposed budgetary adjustments to the General Fund reflected in the table below:
GENERAL FUND
Department
Personnel
Services
Supplies
& Services
Internal
Service
Revenue* Net Cost
Non-Departmental $ - $ (75,651) $ - $ - (75,651) Economic Development 75,651 - - - 75,651 Engineering & Capital Projects (234,373) (10,799) (21,136) 614,284 347,976 Public Works 234,373 10,799 21,136 (614,284) (347,976) TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUND COST $ 75,651 $(75,651) $ - $ - $ - * Engineering & Capital Projects revenue budget decrease and Public Works revenue budget increase by $614,284 for a net change of revenue of $0.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The projected fiscal year 2026-27 impact to the General Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 is estimated to total $322,170. These expenditures will be included in the annual budget development process in future years.
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The estimated fiscal year 2026-27 fiscal impact is reflected in the table below:
GENERAL FUND
Department
Personnel
Services
Supplies &
Services
Internal
Service Revenue* Net Cost
City Clerk $ 12,858 $ - $ - $ - $ 12,858 Finance 13,193 - - - 13,193
Economic Development 296,119 - - - 296,119
Engineering & Capital Projects (246,092) (11,015) (21,559) 644,998 366,333 Public Works 246,092 11,015 21,559 (644,998) (366,333) TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUND COST $ 322,170 $ - $ - $ - $322,170 * Engineering & Capital Projects revenue budget decrease and Public Works revenue budget increase by $644,998 for a net change of revenue of $0.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective September 19, 2025
2. Revised Appendix to the Conflict of Interest Code
Staff Contact: Tanya Tomlinson, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management