City of Etna
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL DATE OF THE MEETING: February 26, 2026
TIME OF THE MEETING: 5:30 pm
PLACE OF THE MEETING: 442 Main Street Etna, CA
1. Call to Order
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
2. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only - Public participation during a special meeting is limited to those items listed on the agenda.
3. CLOSED SESSION: The City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the below items). At the conclusion of the Closed Session, Open Session will reconvene and the reportable action, if any, will be announced. Announcement of any action taken by the City Council in Closed Session required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code §54950 et. Seq.). a. Personnel - Labor Negotiations (Government Code §54957.6) City Negotiator: Josh Short, Chief of Police
Negotiating Party: Police Officers Association
b. Personnel - Labor Negotiations (Government Code §54957.6) City Negotiator: Andrew L. Jared, City Attorney
Negotiating Party: Josh Short, Chief of Police
4. CURRENT BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and Approval of Resolutions Amending Classification and Salary Scale (Payrate) for Police Officers, Approving Health Benefits for Police Officers, and Establishing Payrate Steps for Certain Officers
1. Resolution 2026-002 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Etna Amending Classification and Salary Scale for Police Officers
2. Resolution 2026-003 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Etna Approving Health Benefits for Police Officers
3. Resolution 2026-004 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Etna Establishing Payrate Steps for Certain Officers
5. CITY COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
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STAFF REPORT
UNE 10.1904 ETNA CITY COUNCIL
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To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Chief Josh Short, Chief of Police
Andrew L. Jared, City Attorney
Date: February 26, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Approval of Resolutions Amending Classification and Salary Scale (Payrate) for Police Officers, Approving Health Benefits for Police Officers, and Establishing Payrate Steps for Certain Officers Attachments: 1. Resolution 2026-002 Amending Classification and Salary Scale for Police Officers,
Resolution 2026-003 Approving Health Benefits for Police Officers, and
3. Resolution 2026-004 Establishing Payrate Steps for Certain Officers RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council make and approve a motion to
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-002 Amending Classification and Salary Scale for Police Officers,
Adopt Resolution 2026-003 Approving Health Benefits for Police Officers, and Adopt Resolution 2026-004 Establishing Payrate Steps for Certain Officers DISCUSSION:
In order for the City of Etna to remain competitive in salaries and other benefits for officers in its police department as compared to other agencies it must adjust the benefits and salaries paid to the sworn and non-sworn members of its Police Department. Towards the goal of officer recruitment, the City Council on February 23, 2026, approved an officer bonus program for new and lateral transfer officers. In an effort to promote officer retention and further attract officers, the City has entered into negotiations with members of the police department to address salary and benefit needs. This resulted in this recommendation to immediately increase the payrate and health benefits presented here as items deserving immediate action.
The recommended actions are presented to immediately address three issues facing the department for recruitment and retention purposes: Updating the payrate schedule for peace officers (other than office of the Chief of Police); Extending the existing health insurance benefit to cover family members of full time police officers (other than the Chief of Police); and Confirming the position and step for Officer Missy Martin as Police Officer Il at Step 4 in the attached payrate scale, and CSO Kelly York at Community Service Officer at Step 5 in the attached payrate scale. 435414.1
These actions are part of a package to overhaul rates and benefits within the department and are being brought at this special meeting to take immediate effect for these personnel. These actions are not imposing changes in benefits for the Chief of Police whose benefit package will be considered at a subsequent regular council meeting to comply with the Brown Act. The terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the police officers association is continuing to be negotiated and finalized and will also be brought back at a later date to address additional terms and conditions.
Until such time the terms of the MOU are finalized, and until the payscale and the health benetit presented in the proposed resolutions are incorporated into a citywide payscale and an adopted MOU for officers represented by an officers association, the terms of the attached resolutions, as approved, shall be relied upon as the basis for payrate and associated benefits as stated therein.
For existing members of the department this will represent a change in payrate effective March 8, 2026. The change in health insurance coverage will become effective upon the effective date of updated insurance policies through March 1, 2026. Such health coverage will not be retroactive and will only be effective upon execution of amended insurance coverage policies through March 1, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The increase in payrate for Officer Martin amounts to an hourly rate increase of $1.98 per hour, estimated to be an increase of $4,118.40 annually. The increase in payrate for CSO Kelly York amounts to an hourly rate increase of $1.71 per hour, estimated to be an increase of $1,641.60 annually. The increase in payrate for Lieutenant Nate Mendes amounts to an hourly rate increase of $8.68 per hour, estimated to be an increase of $18,054.40 annually. The extension of medical benefits for employees of the police department to immediate family members for such employees is anticipated to cost the city a total of $1,355.00 per month for family rate to implement such program at this time. Such amounts are within the budget of the police department due to savings from current vacancies. Such benefits will require additional budget amendments during the 2026-27 budget adoption process.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENT:
[Draft] Resolution 2026-002 Amending Classification and Salary Scale for Police Officers, [Draft] Resolution 2026-003 Approving Health Benefits for Police Officers, and
3. [Draft] Resolution 2026-004 Establishing Payrate Steps for Certain Officers 435414.1
Attachment 1
Resolution Number: 2026-004
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ETNA
AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY
SCALE FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE ETNA POLICE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in order for the City of Etna to remain competitive as to salaries and other benefits for officers in its police department as compared to other agencies it must adjust the benefits and salaries paid to the sworn and non-sworn members of its Police Department;
WHEREAS, the City Council on February 23, 2026, approved an officer bonus program for new and lateral transfer officers;
WHEREAS, in effort to promote officer retention and attract additional officers, the City has identified the need to increase the payrate of existing and new members of the Police Department;
WHEREAS, updating the payrate schedule for peace officers (other than office of the Chief of Police) is appropriate and necessary to promote officer retention and recruitment; WHEREAS, this action is brought at this special meeting to represent a change in payrate effective March 8, 2026;
WHEREAS, the City intends to incorporate the classification and salary scale attached hereto as Exhibit A into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the represented officers of the Police Department, which will be brought back at a later meeting; WHEREAS, the salary and benefits of the Chief of Police are not addressed through this action and will be brought back at a later meeting;
WHEREAS, this resolution addresses only those salary and benefits discussed herein and does not address any other rights otherwise discussed among any parties, and only amends those payrate terms presently existing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF ETNA, hereby approves the classification and salary scale presented in Exhibit A for the positions stated therein, to be effective as of March 8, 2026.
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Resolution 2026-004
February 26, 2026
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Etna, City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Eastlick, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE
Police Trainee (Non-Represented)
Flat Hourly Rate: $26.10
Annual (2,080 hrs): $54,288.00
Police Officer I (Probationary)
Flat Hourly Rate: $26.55
Annual (2,080 hrs): $55,224.00
Police Officer II
Step Hourly Rate Annual (2,080 hrs)
Step 1 $30.00 $62,400.00
Step 2 $30.90 $64,272.00
Step 3 $31.83 $66,206.40
Step 4 $32.78 $68,182.40
Step 5 $33.77 $70,241.60
Step 6 $34.78 $72,342.40
Step 7 $35.82 $74,505.60
Police Sergeant
Step Hourly Rate Annual (2,080 hrs)
Step 1 $35.00 $72,800.00
Step 2 $36.05 $74,984.00
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Resolution 2026-004
February 26, 2026
Step 3 $37.13 $77,230.40
Step 4 $38.24 $79,539.20
Step 5 $39.39 $81,931.20
Step 6 $40.57 $84,385.60
Step 7 $41.79 $86,923.20
Lieutenant
Step Hourly Rate Annual (2,080 hrs)
Step 1 $40.00 $83,200.00
Step 2 $41.20 $85,696.00
Step 3 $42.44 $88,275.20
Step 4 $43.71 $90,916.80
Step 5 $45.02 $93,641.60
Step 6 $46.37 $96,449.60
Step 7 $47.76 $99,340.80
Community Services Officer I
Step Hourly Rate Annual (2,080 hrs)
Step 1 $26.36 $54,828.80
Step 2 $27.15 $56,472.00
Step 3 $27.97 $58,177.60
Step 4 $28.80 $59,904.00
Step 5 $29.67 $61,713.60
Step 6 $30.56 $63,564.80
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Resolution 2026-004
February 26, 2026
Step 7 $31.48 $65,478.40
Police Clerk (Permanent Part-Time - 5% Below CSO)
Step Hourly Rate Annual (2,080 hrs)
Step 1 $25.04 $52,083.20
Step 2 $25.79 $53,643.20
Step 3 $26.57 $55,265.60
Step 4 $27.36 $56,908.80
Step 5 $28.19 $58,635.20
Step 6 $29.03 $60,382.40
Step 7 $29.91 $62,212.80
Part-Time Investigator (As-Needed)
Flat Hourly Rate: $30.90 (Equal to Police Officer II Step 2) Annual (2,080 hrs equivalent): $62,272.00
Reserve Police Officer (Level I POST - Non-Represented) Flat Hourly Rate: $30.90 (Equal to Police Officer II Step 2) Annual (2,080 hrs equivalent): $62,272.00
On-Call Compensation
Employees officially assigned to on-call status shall receive $5.00 per hour while on-call. // END OF SCHEDULEII
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Attachment 2
Resolution Number: 2026-003
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ETNA
AUTHORIZING HEALTH BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE
ETNA POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in order for the City of Etna to remain competitive as to salaries and other benefits for officers in its police department as compared to other agencies it must adjust the benefits and salaries paid to the sworn and non-sworn members of its Police Department;
WHEREAS, the City Council on February 23, 2026 approved an officer bonus program for new and lateral transfer officers;
WHEREAS, in effort to promote officer retention and attract additional officers, the City has identified the need to extend the health insurance benefit to immediate family members of existing and new sworn officers of the Police Department (other than the Chief of Police);
WHEREAS, updating the health insurance benefits for sworn peace officers (other than office of the Chief of Police) is appropriate and necessary to promote officer retention and recruitment;
WHEREAS, this action is brought at this special meeting to represent a change effective upon execution of all necessary and required documents and agreements with CaPERS to extend such coverage to the immediate family of members of sworn peace officers (other than office of the Chief of Police);
WHEREAS, the City intends to incorporate such term into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the represented officers of the Police Department, which will be brought back at a later meeting;
WHEREAS, such benefits may not be extended to the Chief of Police at a special meeting and are therefore not addressed through this action, and will be brought back for consideration at a later meeting;
WHEREAS, this resolution addresses only those salary and benefits discussed herein and does not address any other rights otherwise discussed among any parties and only amends any health insurance presently existing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF ETNA, hereby 435417.1
Resolution 2026-_
February 26, 2026
1. Directs Chief Josh Short, Chief of Police, and Pamela Eastlick, City Clerk to continue negotiation and preparation of all documents with CaPERS to extend health benefits to all sworn members of the Etna Police Department;
2. For such documents to be brought back to the City Council for formal approval if necessary; and
3. Authorizes Mayor Cliff Munson, City Clerk Pamela Eastlick, and Assistant City Clerk Jenny Bennett to execute all documents with CaPERS to extend health benefits to all sworn members of the Etna Police Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Etna, City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Eastlick, City Clerk
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2026 Basic Plan Premiums
Region 1
BASIC HMO PLANS Single 2-Party Family
Anthem Blue Cross Select $1,336.29 $2,672.58 $3,474.35
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional 1,612.08 3,224.16 4,191.41 Blue Shield Access+ 1,301.95 2,603.90 3,385.07
Blue Shield Access+ EPO 1,301.95 2,603.90 3,385.07
Blue Shield Trio 1,166.58 2,333.16 3,033.11
Kaiser Permanente 1,168.86 2,337.72 3,039.04
UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Alliance 1,290.06 2,580.12 3,354.16 UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Harmony 1,133.09 2,266.18 2,946.03 Western Health Advantage 969.58 1,939.16 2,520.91
BASIC PPO PLANS Single 2-Party Family
PERS Gold 1,120.58 2,241.16 2,913.51
PERS Platinum 1,670.14 3,340.28 4,342.36
PORAC 1,063.00 2,418.00 3,027.00
Region 2
BASIC HMO PLANS Single 2-Party Family
Anthem Blue Cross Select $1,016.32 $2,032.64 $2,642.43
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional 1,158.26 2.316.52 3,011.48 Blue Shield Access+ 1,052.89 2,105.78 2,737.51
Blue Shield Access+ EPO 1,052.89 2,105.78 2,737.51
Blue Shield Trio 936.58 1,873.16 2,435.11
Health Net Salud y Más 879.57 1,759.14 2,286.88
Kaiser Permanente 987.69 1,975.38 2,567.99
Sharp Performance Plus (San Diego County only) 916.20 1.832.40 2,382.12 UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Alliance 950.99 1,901.98 2,472.57 UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Harmony 857.14 1,714.28 2,228.56 BASIC PPO PLANS Single 2-Party Family
PERS Gold 956.28 1,912.56 2,486.33
PERS Platinum 1,426.24 2,852.48 3,708.22
PORAC 1.057.00 2127.00 2,708.00
Region 3
BASIC HMO PLANS Single 2-Party Family
Anthem Blue Cross Select $962.68 $1,925.36 $2,502.97
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional 1,128.53 2,257.06 2,934.18 Blue Shield Access+ 917.91 1,835.82 2,386.57
Blue Shield Trio 852.56 1,705.12 2,216.66
Health Net Salud y Más 740.11 1,480.22 1,924.29
Kaiser Permanente 969.05 1,938.10 2,519.53
UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Alliance 870.76 1,741.52 2,263.98 UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Harmony 765.51 1,531.02 1,990.33 BASIC PPO PLANS Single 2-Party Family
PERS Gold 960.03 1,920.06 2,496.08
PERS Platinum 1,431.81 2,863.62 3,722.71
PORAC 1,057.00 2,127.00 2,708.00
Out of State
BASIC HMO PLANS Single 2-Party Family
Kaiser Permanente (in select areas only) $1,398.96 $2,797.92 $3,637.30 BASIC PPO PLANS Single 2-Party Family
PERS Platinum 1,410.29 2,820.58 3,666.75
PORAC 1,206.00 2,448.00 2,900.00
Attachment 3
CORPORATED
Resolution Number: 2026-002
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ETNA
ESTABLISHING POSITION AND PAYRATE STEPS FOR OFFICER MISSY
MARTIN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER KELLY YORK OF THE
ETNA POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in order for the City of Etna to remain competitive as to salaries and other benefits for officers in its police department as compared to other agencies it must adjust the benefits and salaries paid to the sworn and non-sworn members of its Police Department;
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a revised classification and salary scale for the personnel of the Etna Police Department pursuant to Resolution 2026-002; WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that position and step of Officer Missy Martin and Community Service Officers Kelly York should be established within such classification and salary scale;
WHEREAS, this resolution addresses only the position and steps discussed herein and does not address any other rights otherwise discussed among any parties, and only amends those payrate terms presently existing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF ETNA, hereby approves the classification and salary scale adjustments:
1. Officer Missy Martin shall be classified as Police Officer II, Step 4;
2. CSO Kelly York shall be classified as Community Service Officer, Step 5;
3. Such classifications shall be considered effective as of March 8, 2026;
4. Chief Josh Short is authorized to make such personnel action forms or other documentation appropriate and necessary to cause such classifications to be recorded in such employees' personnel files;
5. Mayor Cliff Munson and Pamela Eastlick, City Clerk are directed to take such additional actions to cause such classifications to become effective.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Etna, City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Resolution 2026-002
February 26, 2026
ABSTAIN: •
, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Eastlick, City Clerk
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CITY OF ETNA
Salary Schedule 2025-2026
Schedule 1 2 4 5
Police Non-Sworn Unit
Community Service Officer I PD 26.36 27.15 27.97 28.80 29.67 30.56 31.48 Police Sworn Unit
Police Chief PD
Lieutenant PD 40.00 41.20 2211 43.71 45.02 46.37 47.76
Police Sargent PD 35.00 36.05 38.25 39.39 40.57 41.79
Police Officer I PD 30.00 30.90 31.83 32.78 33.77 34.78 35.82 Police Officer PD 26.55
Police Officer Trainee PD 26.10
PD 55/hr Max. per year $10,000 hr per year
Sign On Bonus
Police Officer-Lateral 15,000.00
Police Officer-Academy Graduate 5,000.00
Effective March 8, 2026