STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 15
12/9/2025
TN
Date:December 9, 2025
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From:George N. Haris II, Senior Director/Treasurer – Administrative Services Trolis Niebla, City Manager
Subject:Amending Employee Classification and Compensation Schedule Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-XX, amending Resolution 25-49, establishing a compensation schedule for various classifications of employees of the City of Lancaster and establishing the following changes:
In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1182.12, which increases the minimum wage requirements for exempt employees, adjust the salary schedule for the following 4000 series Tier 2 classifications starting December 28, 2025:
oSpecialist I
oAdministrative Assistant
Removal of the Technician II classification from the 5000 series Tier I employee group:
oNo other 5000 series Tier 1 classifications remain
oUpdate 5000 series Tier 2 classifications to 5000 series classifications Addition of the following classification to 5000 series employee group:
oDispatcher Trainee
oSecurity Guard (Armed)
oPolice Recruit
Addition of the Retired Annuitant Reserve Officer classification to the 8000 series employee group
Appropriate $13,110.00 in additional funding to support the salary schedule adjustments for the Administrative Assistant and Specialist I classifications, affecting twenty-three (23) employees, for the remainder of the 2025–2026 fiscal year 2 2
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G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
Additional funding is required for the increase in minimum wage in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1182.12 at an estimated cost of $13,110.00 for the remainder of the 2025- 2026 fiscal year. No additional funding for the additional 5000 series classifications is needed at this time. Any new hires into these classifications will be paid for by previously existing budget.
If in the future additional funding is necessary, a mid-year adjustment will be made based on actual expenditure. No additional funding is needed for the addition of 8000 series classification. Any new hires into this classification will be paid for by existing budget.
Background:
California Labor Code Section 1182.12 increases the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees to $70,304 annually effective January 1, 2026. This change impacts twenty-three (23) City of Lancaster employees in the 4000 Series Tier 2 classifications of Specialist I and Administrative Assistant. To ensure compliance with the updated state minimum wage requirements, effective December 28, 2025, Step 1 of the pay range for these classifications must be adjusted to meet the new minimum salary threshold. Steps 2 through 6 will be realigned accordingly to maintain consistency with the City’s established salary schedule for the Specialist I and Administrative Assistant classifications within the 4000 Series Tier 2 employee group.
The Lancaster Police Department continues to expand its capacity to address crime and quality- of-life concerns within the community. In light of current crime trends, and to sustain the reductions in crime already achieved, the City recognizes the need to take proactive measures that support long-term public safety outcomes. To further these efforts, additional support classifications are required to supplement the work of sworn Police Officers and ensure the department has appropriate resources to respond to a wide range of public safety needs.
The new classifications of Dispatcher Trainee, Security Guard (Armed), Police Recruit, and Retired Annuitant Reserve Officer is the determined need of the Lancaster Police Department. The Lancaster Police Department is continuing to grow and provide additional law enforcement resources to aid in addressing crime and quality of life issues. By taking these actions, we are strengthening the department’s capacity to serve the community effectively and responsibly.
Attachment:
Resolution No. XX-XX Salary Schedule