RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO REFLECT SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS AND
AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, 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 salary adjustments for certain positions and amending the au thorized position count in various departments; and
WHEREAS, the addition of a Deputy City Clerk II in fiscal year 2025–26 is necessary to coordinate implementation, ensure compliance, and support the Clerk’s Office in meeting the expanded operational requirements resulting from Senate Bill 707; and
WHEREAS, salary review for positions assigned to the Mayor and Council Office were initiated by a City Council referral on November 4, 2025 ; as a result, salary adjustments are recommended for Senior Council Assistant Policy Aide; and
WHEREAS, an adjustment to the compensation schedule for the Economic Development Manager classification is recommended to better align with the current departme ntal organizational structure; and
WHEREAS, a summary of updated classifications and the E -Step salaries effective December 12, 2025, are as follows:
Position Title Employee Group Maximum Salary
Economic Development Manager Senior Management $6,696.93 bi-weekly Policy Aide Unclassified
Professional $3,685.95 bi-weekly
Senior Council Assistant Unclassified
Confidential $3,597.80 bi-weekly
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2026, the general statewide minimum wage will increase by 40 cents, bringing the minimum hourly rate from $16.50 to $16.90; and
WHEREAS, to ensure compliance with the State's minimum wage law, staff is proposing an A step (minimum) salary of $16.90 per hour (with the appropriate 5% spread for each step until E step is reached) for the Clerical Aide, Library Aide, Intern – Undergraduate, Police Support Services Aide, Recreation Aide and Seasonal Assistant classifications, whose A step salar y is currently $16.50 per hour; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending salary adjustments for certain classifications whose salaries are internally aligned to those impacted by minimum wage; and
WHEREAS, the proposed salaries for these unclassified, hourly c lassifications effective December 26, 2025, are noted below:
Position Title Employee Group E Step (Maximum)
Salary
Clerical Aide Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour
Fire Prevention Aide Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour Intern – Graduate Unclassified, Hourly $22.60 per hour
Intern - Undergraduate Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour Library Aide Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour
Police Support Services Aide Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour Recreation Aide Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour
Recreation Leader Unclassified, Hourly $23.62 per hour
Recreation Specialist Unclassified, Hourly $28.35 per hour Seasonal Assistant Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour Tiny Tot Aide Unclassified, Hourly $23.62 per hour
Tiny Tot Specialist Unclassified, Hourly $28.35 per hour Traffic Control Assistant Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour Traffic Officer Unclassified, Hourly $20.54 per hour
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves amendments to the Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan to reflect the changes described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the following changes to the Fiscal Year 202 5-26 authorized departmental position counts:
Department Position Title FTE
General Fund
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk II 1.00
Mayor & Council Administrative Secretary (Mayor, At-Will) -1.00 General Fund Total 0.00
Central Garage Fund
Public Works Equipment Mechanic 1.00
Central Garage Fund Total 1.00
All Funds Total 1.00
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tanya Tomlinson Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Human Resources /Risk Management City Attorney