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December 16, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Employee Compensation: Approve the Revised Compensation Schedule that Reflect s Scheduled Salary Adjustments for Certain Employee Groups
Report Number: 25-0304
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 a resolution a pproving the revised Fiscal Year 202 5-26 Compensation Schedule effective January 9, 2026, as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
SUMMARY
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 December 2, 2025.
Staff is recommending approval of the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective January 9, 2026, to reflect the scheduled salary adjustments for certain employee groups.
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 P a g e | 2
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
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
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 December 2, 2025.
Staff is recommending approval of the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective January 9, 2026, to reflect the scheduled salary adjustments previously approved by Council for the following employee groups, as included in their respective memoranda of understanding or Compensation Summary for Unrepresented Employees: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2180 (IAFF); Chula Vista Mid- Managers/Professional Association (MM/PROF); Western Council of Engineers (WCE); unrepresented Mid- Managers/Professionals; and unclassified, hourly position titles with a r epresented or unrepresented counterpart receiving a salary adjustment effective January 9, 2026.
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 January 2026 salary adjustments were included in the fiscal year 2025 -26 adopted budget. There is no new fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact associated with this action.
ATTACHMENT
1. Revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Schedule effective January 9, 2026 Staff Contact: Tanya Tomlinson, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management