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December 2, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Employee Compensation and Positions: Amended Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule; Revised Compensation Summaries for Unrepresented Employees; Position Counts; and Budget Amendments Report Number: 25-0281
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 Compensation Sche dule to reflect salary adjustments for certain positions and amending the authorized position count in various departments; B) Approving the revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27; C) Approving the Amended Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24; D) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective December 12, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regu lations, Title 2, Section 570.5; E) Approving the revised Fiscal Year 202 5-26 Compensation Schedule effective December 26, 2025, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 ; and F) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to appropriate funds, accordingly. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
In an effort to address the needs of various departments , the City's workforce, and in response to a City Council referral, the Human Resources Department, in conjunction with the affected departments, is proposing (1) the addition of certain classifications and positions and (2) salary adjustments for certain positions which necessitate amendments to the City’s Compensation Schedule and Classification Plan.
Staff is also recommending approval of: (1) the revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2024 -25, 2025-26 and 2026-27; the (2) Amended Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 (3) the revised Fiscal Year 2025- P a g e | 2
26 Compensation Schedules effective December 12, 2025; as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; (4) the revised Fiscal Year 202 5-26 Compensation Schedules effective December 26, 2025; as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and (5) budget amendments.
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, pursuant 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
The Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee determined compliance with the Measure A requirements for funding one Equipment Mechanic on October 9, 2025.
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, w ith corresponding updates to the Classification Plan, Compensation Schedule, and authorized departmental position counts.
City Clerk Staffing
Senate Bill (“SB”) 707 establishes new state mandates affecting City Council meeting procedures, including a requirement to provide real -time remote public comment beginning July 1, 2026. The legislation also introduces additional administrative and compliance obligations for meeting accessibility, recordkeeping, and technology management. Implementing these unfunded state mandates will require significant planning, system setup, and ongoing staff support beyond current capacity. The addition of a Deputy City Clerk II in FY 2025–26 is necessary to coordinate implementation, ensure compliance, and support the Clerk ’s Office in meeting the expanded operational requirements resulting from SB 707.
Mayor and Council Office Staffing
A salary review for positions assigned to the Mayor and Council Office was initiated by a City Council referral on November 4, 2025. Based on this review, salary adjustments are recommended for the Senior Council Assistant and Policy Aide classifications. The funding for these adjustments will be fully offset by the elimination of the Administrative Secretary (Mayor, At-Will) position, resulting in reallocation of $39,284 to the subject positions within the Mayor and City Council department.
After implementing the proposed salary adjustments described above , $68,643 of the Administrative Secretary personnel budget remains. This amount will be split equally between the four City Council Office budgets to increase hourly and ancillary (i.e., Medicare) personnel appropriations ($17,161 per Office) .
These changes result in no net fiscal impact.
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Central Garage Staffing
The addition of one Equipment Mechanic, funded by Measure A, in the Public Works Department will support the growing fleet of Fire Safety vehicles.
Economic Development Manager
A minor downward adjustment to the compensation schedule for the Economic De velopment Manager is recommended in order to better align with the current departmental organizational structure.
The following identifies the affected positions and proposed changes effective December 12, 2025.
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
Summary of Updated Classifications
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
Minimum Wage
Additionally, e ffective January 1, 202 6, the general statewide minimum wage will increase by 40 cents, bringing the minimum hourly rate from $16.50 to $16.90. To ensure compliance with the State's minimum wage law, staff is proposing an A step salary of $1 6.90 per hour (with the appropriate 5% spread for each step until E step is reached) for the Clerical Aide , Library Aide, Intern – Undergraduate, Police Supp ort Services Aide, Recreation Aide and Seasonal Assistant classifications, whose A step salary is currently $16.50 per hour. Additionally, staff is recommending salary adjustments for certain classifications whose salaries are internally aligned to those impacted by minimum wage . The proposed salaries for these unclassified, hourly classifications 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
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Position Title Employee Group E Step (Maximum) Salary
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
Adoption of Resolution A will amend the Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule to reflect the above changes on the effective dates noted.
Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 The City workforce consists of both represented and unrepresented employees; salary and benefits authorized for unrepresented employees are included in the Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees.
A summary of the adjustments for these unrepresented employees are shown below:
Health Insurance: Newly eligible employees (new hires or those changing from an ineligible to an eligible position) will be covered under the City’s Cafeteria Benefits Plan effective the first of the month following the employee’s date of hire in that eligible position. Flex Benefit Allotment for Unclassified and Confidential Mid -Managers and Professionals that elect Employee Only coverage, have qualifying medical insurance coverage outside of the City, and those employees covered by another City employee: increase annual Flex Benefit allotment from $12,762 to $13,250.
Update the Unclassified and Confidential Mid -Managers and Professionals’ Uniform Allowance and Educational Incentive Pay section to clarify the language and eligibility criteria to meet the requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 571(b)(1)(F) as it relates to reportable special compensation.
Update the “Group Membership Listing” to reflect current position titles.
Adoption of Resolution B will approve the revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employee s for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 (Attachment 1) to reflect these changes.
Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently notified the City that the Educational Incentive and Uniform Allowance for unclassified sworn Police and Fire Safety management groups as it is written, referencing the IAFF and POA MOUs, does not meet the requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 571(b)(1)(F) as it relates to reportable special compensation. The City’s intent P a g e | 5
was for the Educational Incentive and Uniform All owance for unclassified sworn Police and Fire Safety management groups to be reportable special compensation similar to IAFF and POA.
The City is recommending that the Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2021-22, 2022 -23 and 2 023-24 be revised to clarify the language and eligibility criteria related to the uniform allowance and educational differentials available to unclassified sworn Police and Fire Safety management.
Adoption of Resolution C will approve the revised Compensat ion Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 (Attachment 2) 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 October 7, 2025.
Adoption of Resolution D will approve the revised Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Compensation Schedule effective December 12, 2025 (Attachment 3) reflecting the adjusted salaries for the Economic Development Manager, Policy Aide, and Senior Council Assistant position titles.
Adoption of Resolution E will approve the revised Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Compensation Schedule effective December 26, 2025 (Attachment 4) reflecting the adjusted salaries for the Clerical Aide, Fire Prevention Aide, Intern – Graduate, Intern – Undergraduate, Library Aide , Police Support Services Aide , Recreation Aide , Recreation Leader , Recreation Specialist , Seasonal Assistant , T iny Tot Aide , Tiny Tot Specialist , Traffic Control Assistant, and Traffic Officer position titles.
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 total approximately $64,459 in Personnel Services, which will be offset by anticipated savings in the Supplies & Services category resulting in no net impact . The minimum wage increase has been included in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. Staff is requesting the proposed budgetary adjustments reflected in the table below:
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GENERAL FUND
Department Personnel
Services
Supplies &
Services Net Impact
City Clerk $ 64,459 $ - $ 64,459 Non-Departmental - (64,459) (64,459) TOTAL EST. GENERAL FUND COST $ 64,459 $ (64,459) $ -
The current-year Other Funds fiscal impact for the updated classification and salary ranges is estimated to total approximately $56,730. The Central Garage Fund estimated impact of $56,730 is anticipated to be offset by revenues from the Measure A Sales Tax F und resulting in no net impact . The estimated impact to the Measure A Sales Tax Fund of $56,730 will come from available fund balance. Staff is requesting the proposed budgetary adjustments reflected in the table below:
OTHER FUNDS
Department Personnel
Services
Transfers
Out Revenue Net Impact
Central Garage $ 56,730 $ - $ (56,730) $ - Measure A Sales Tax - 56,730 - 56,730 TOTAL EST. OTHER FUNDS COST $ 56,730 $ 56,730 $ (56,730) $ 56,730
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The projected fiscal impact for fiscal year 2026-27 is estimated to total $246,665. The net fiscal impact to the General Fund of $ 131,191 and other funds of $ 115,474 will be incorporated into the fiscal year 202 6-27 budget development process.
The projected fiscal year 2026-27 fiscal impact is reflected in the table below.
Fund Personnel
Services
Transfers
Out Revenue Net Cost
General Fund $ 131,191 $ - $ - $ 131,191 Central Garage 115,474 - (115,474) - Measure A Sales Tax - 115,474 - 115,474 TOTAL EST. IMPACT FOR ALL FUNDS $ 246,665 $ 115,474 $ (115,474) $ 46,665
ATTACHMENTS
1. Revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27
2. Revised Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees for Fiscal Years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24
3. Revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective December 12, 2025
4. Revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective December 26, 2025 Staff Contact: Tanya Tomlinson, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management