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Agenda packet, regular meeting

Morro Bay City Council
March 11, 2025

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Resolution No. 13-25

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Upon retirement from City service, remaining unused sick leave converts to time served under the applicable contract between the City and the California Public Employees' Retirement System (“CalPERS”), if any. Sick leave converted to service credit for CalPERS purposes cannot be compensated (converted to dollars).

Based on individual utilization of paid sick leave in the preceding calendar year, management employees may convert unused accumulated sick leave into paid vacation leave once per calendar year, pursuant to the formula below:

Sick Leave
Utilization
Sick Leave
Maximum
Conversion to
Vacation Leave
0 hours 96 hours 48 hours
.25 to 8 hours 72 hours 36 hours

8.25 to 16 hours 48 hours 24 hours

16.25 to 25 hours 24 hours 12 hours
Over 25 hours 0 hours 0 hours
At least one-hundred sixty (160) accrued hours must remain in the management employee’s sick leave bank for an employee to be eligible for conversion or for a conversion to be authorized. In addition, the right to convert does not carry over or rollover from calendar year to calendar year; failure to request conversion in any calendar year eliminates the right to do so for that calendar year.

Upon the Service Retirement of a management employee, who has more than ten years of service with the City, said employee shall be entitled to receive payment for up to the first seven hundred twenty hours of their accrued sick leave at thirty-five percent of the employee's rate of pay, as of the date of service retirement. Service Retirement is defined as service retirement from both the City and CalPERS. Voluntary separation or termination actions are excluded from this benefit.

H. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
All employees, enrolled in the CalPERS retirement system, bear the risk of payment of any increases in the employee contribution, above the current percentage, made by action of CalPERS, the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (“PEPRA”) or related legislation, and/or the State Legislature.

All employee CalPERS contributions are paid to CalPERS, based upon tax treatment currently permitted by the State Franchise Tax Board and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).

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The following is descriptive information on City CalPERS-contracted retirement plans:

CalPERS Miscellaneous Plans
All employees pay 100% of the employee contribution to CalPERS, which is currently:

1. Tier 1 Classic members = 8%

2. Tier 2 Classic members = 7%

3. Tier 3 PEPRA members = one-half the normal cost of retirement (currently 6.75%)
Tier 1: All employees, who were hired prior to December 10, 2011, receive the following CalPERS retirement formula and optional benefits (existing Tier 1 employees, promoted to another position within the City, will not be considered new hires, with respect to retirement formulas):

1. 2.7% @ 55 formula (Section 21354.5)

2. Unused Sick Leave Credit (Section 20965)

3. Military Service Credit (Section 21024 & 21027)

4. Final Compensation 1 Year (Section 20042)

5. 1959 Survivor Benefit, Level 4 (Section 21574)

6. Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Section 21548) Tier 2: All employees who were hired on or after December 10, 2011, but before January 1, 2013, and those hired on or after January 1, 2013, who meet the CalPERS definition of classic member, as determined by CalPERS under PEPRA and related legislation, receive the following CalPERS retirement formula and optional benefits:

1. 2% @ 60 formula (benefit factor increases to 2.418% @ 63+) (Section 21353)

2. Unused Sick Leave Credit (Section 20965)

3. Military Service Credit (Section 21024 & 21027)

4. Final Compensation 3 Years (Section 20037)

5. 1959 Survivor Benefit, Level 4 (Section 21574)

6. Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Section 21548) Tier 3: All employees, who were hired on or after January 1, 2013, and meet the definition of new member, as determined by CalPERS under PEPRA and related legislation, receive the following CalPERS retirement formula and optional benefits:

1. 2% @ 62 formula (benefit factor increases to 2.5% @ 67+) (Section 7522.20)

2. Final Compensation 3 Years (Section 20037)

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3. Member contribution rate of fifty percent of the expected normal cost rate, which is currently 13.5% (6.75% is employee’s portion)

4. Unused Sick Leave Credit (Section 20965)

5. Military Service Credit (Section 21024 and 21027)

6. 1959 Survivor Benefit, Level 4 (21574)

7. Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Section 21548) CalPERS Safety Plans
All employees pay 100% of the employee contribution to CalPERS, which is currently:

1. Tier 1 and Tier 2 Classic members = 9%

2. Tier 3 PEPRA members = 13.0% (50% of the normal contribution rate) Tier 1: All employees, who were hired prior to September 17, 2011, receive the following CalPERS retirement formula and optional benefits (existing Tier 1 employees, promoted to another position within the City, will not be considered new hires, with respect to retirement formulas):

1. 3% @ 50 formula (Section 21362.2)

2. Unused Sick Leave Credit (Section 20965)

3. Military Service Credit (Section 21024 & 21027)

4. Final Compensation 1 Year (Section 20042)

5. 1959 Survivor Benefit, Level 4 (Section 21574)

6. Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Section 21548) Tier 2: All employees, who were hired on or after September 17, 2011, but before January 1, 2013, and those hired on or after January 1, 2013, who meet the definition of classic member, as determined by CalPERS under PEPRA and related legislation, receive the following CalPERS retirement formula and optional benefits:

1. 3% @ 55 formula (Section 21363.1)

2. Unused Sick Leave Credit (Section 20965)

3. Military Service Credit (Section 21024 & 21027)

4. Final Compensation 3 Years (Section 20037)

5. 1959 Survivor Benefit, Level 4 (Section 21574)

6. Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Section 21548) Tier 3: All employees, who were hired on or after January 1, 2013, and meet the definition of new member, as determined by CalPERS under PEPRA and related legislation, receive the following CalPERS retirement formula and optional benefits:

1. 2.7% @ 57 formula

2. Final Compensation 3 Years (Section 20037)

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3. Member contribution rate of fifty percent of the expected normal cost rate, which is currently 26% (13.0% is employee’s portion)

4. Unused Sick Leave Credit (Section 20965)

5. Military Service Credit (Section 21024 and 21027)

6. 1959 Survivor Benefit, Level 4 (21574)

7. Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit (Section 21548) Employee Cost Sharing: CalPERS Classic Member Tier 1 & 2 employees shall make a 1% cost sharing contribution to the employer’s contribution to CalPERS effective the first full payroll period after City Council approval of a CalPERS Contract Amendment providing for such payment commencing FY 23/24, but in no event sooner than the pay period including July 1, 2023.

I. HEALTH/LIFE/VISION/DENTAL INSURANCE
All employees receive the following contribution toward the purchase of CalPERS health insurance, which includes the required CalPERS monthly contribution:

City will pay an amount equal to 100% of Employee-only premium, 90% of Employee + one premium, and 89% of Employee + two or more (family coverage) premium for the lowest-cost PPO plan offered by CalPERS.

For calendar years 2024 and 2025, the City will contribute 100% of the dental and vision premiums for Employees and their dependents.

The city will pay up to a 5% increase in premiums for the calendar year 2026 and up to a 5% increase for the calendar year 2027 through the end of the 2027 calendar year. Employees will pay for any increase beyond 5%.

Life insurance is provided at $50,000 per employee.

For retired employees, City contributes the required CalPERS monthly contribution towards CalPERS health plans, as selected by retiree.

J. LONG-TERM DISABILITY (“LTD”) INSURANCE PROGRAM
Management employees do not participate in the California State Disability Insurance program. City provides LTD to its management employees and pays the cost for the plan.

K. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Management employees receive a matching contribution up to $1,500, per calendar year, paid to employee’s deferred compensation plan, or approved retiree medical savings plan. City matching contributions are paid on a 2:1 basis (e.g., employee contributes $2, City contributes $1).

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L. LONGEVITY INCENTIVE
Once annually, for employees who have been continuously employed with City for ten (10) years of full-time employment, City shall contribute to the employee's deferred compensation plan (Section 457 account) $25 per year for each whole year of continuous full-time employment with City, plus an additional $25 per year for each whole year of continuous full-time employment completed after ten (10) years.

For example:

If an employee has been employed full-time with the City for 10 years, the City will contribute $250 that year ($25 for each year of continuous full-time employment).

If an employee has been employed full-time with the City for 14 years, the City will contribute $350 that year ($25 for each year of continuous full-time employment).

Whole years of full-time employment shall be determined on September 1st of each year.

Fractions of a year will be rounded down to the nearest whole year.

Deposits into the deferred compensation plan shall be made in one lump sum no later than the second pay period in September.

M. SPECIAL PAY
Management employees may receive up to $150 reimbursement per fiscal year, to purchase steel-toed shoes, as required in the performance of their job duties. Proof of purchase is required, and reimbursement is based on price paid, not to exceed $150 per fiscal year. Once purchased, footwear must be worn while working.

N. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) and/or equity adjustments may be given to management employees, as recommended by the City Manager and approved by the City Council, though neither is guaranteed.

1. Effective the pay period including July 1, 2024, City shall provide a 5% COLA increase to base salaries for all management employees (see Exhibit A updated salary table).

2. Effective the pay period including July 1, 2025, City shall provide a 5% COLA increase to base salaries for all management employees (see Exhibit B updated salary table).

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3. Effective the pay period including July 1, 2026, the City shall provide a 5% COLA increase to base salaries for all management employees (see Exhibit C updated salary table).

4. Effective the pay period including July 1, 2024, in addition to the COLA above, City shall provide a 3% Equity Adjustment increase to base salaries for the Chief Building/Plans Examiner, City Clerk, Information Technology Manager, Recreation Services Manager, Harbor Operations Manager, Planning Manager, Human Resources/Risk Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal, and Police Commander.

5. Effective the pay period including July 1, 2025, in addition to the COLA above, City shall provide a 2% Equity Adjustment increase to base salaries for the Chief Building/Plans Examiner, City Clerk, Information Technology Manager, Recreation Services Manager, Harbor Operations Manager, Planning Manager, Human Resources/Risk Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, and Police Commander, and a 1% Equity Adjustment increase to the base salary for the Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal.

6. Effective the pay period including July 1, 2026, in addition to the COLA above, City shall provide a 2% Equity Adjustment increase to base salaries for the Chief Building/Plans Examiner, City Clerk, Information Technology Manager, Recreation Services Manager, Harbor Operations Manager, Planning Manager, Human Resources/Risk Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, and Police Commander, and a 1% Equity Adjustment increase to the base salary for the Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal.

O. EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
City will reimburse its management employees for costs associated with jobrelated and job-required certifications, correspondence courses, and/or licenses (except Class III driver’s license), upon successful completion of the examination or course by the employee. Written authorization, from the employee’s Department Director, is required in advance. Reimbursement includes application fees, examination fees, and certificate fees. Renewal fees may be paid in advance by City. This provision does not apply to continuing education requirements.

City will provide a City vehicle, when available, for required transportation, and will permit paid time for employee to take examinations, scheduled during normal working hours. If no City vehicle is available, then City will reimburse mileage for the use of the management employee’s personal vehicle, at current IRS mileage rates.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

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AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________________
CARLA WIXOM, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
DANA SWANSON, City Clerk

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ATTACHMENT A

MANAGEMENT PAY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE MARCH 11, 2025

ANNUAL SALARY

POSITION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

81,619

85,696

89,981

94,474

99,195

POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER

81,619

85,696

89,981

94,474

99,195

HARBOR BUSINESS MANAGER

95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022

MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER

95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS MANAGER

95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022

ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC

RELATIONS MANAGER

95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022

SENIOR PLANNER

95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022

CHIEF BUILDING INSP/PLANS EXAMINER

98,176

103,085

108,222 113,651 119,330

CITY CLERK

98,176

103,085

108,222 113,651 119,330

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

98,176

103,085

108,222 113,651 119,330

RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER

98,176

103,085

108,222 113,651 119,330

PLANNING MANAGER

107,994 113,402 119,059

125,008 131,248

HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER

107,994 113,402 119,059

125,008 131,248

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

107,994 113,402 119,059

125,008 131,248

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

107,994 113,402 119,059

125,008 131,248

CITY ENGINEER

123,739 129,917

136,406

143,250

150,405

UTILITY DIVISION MANAGER

123,739 129,917

136,406

143,250

150,405
DEPUTY CHIEF / FIRE MARSHAL 131,186 137,758

144,622 151,861 159,453

POLICE COMMANDER

142,896

150,030 157,539

165,402 173,701

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ATTACHMENT B

MANAGEMENT PAY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025

ANNUAL SALARY

POSITION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

85,696

89,981

94,474

99,195

104,146

POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER

85,696

89,981

94,474

99,195

104,146

HARBOR BUSINESS MANAGER

100,214

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER

100,214

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS MANAGER

100,214

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC

RELATIONS MANAGER

100,214

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

SENIOR PLANNER

100,214

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

CHIEF BUILDING INSP/PLANS EXAMINER

105,040

110,302

115,794

121,597

127,691

CITY CLERK

105,040

110,302

115,794

121,597

127,691

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

105,040

110,302

115,794

121,597

127,691

RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER

105,040

110,302

115,794

121,597

127,691

PLANNING MANAGER

115,544

121,347

127,400

133,765

140,442

HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER

115,544

121,347

127,400

133,765

140,442

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

115,544

121,347

127,400

133,765

140,442

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

115,544

121,347

127,400

133,765

140,442

CITY ENGINEER

129,917

136,406

143,229

150,405

157,934

UTILITY DIVISION MANAGER

129,917

136,406

143,229

150,405

157,934

DEPUTY CHIEF / FIRE MARSHAL

139,048

146,016

153,296

160,971

169,021

POLICE COMMANDER

152,901

160,534

168,563

176,987

185,869

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ATTACHMENT C

MANAGEMENT PAY SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026

ANNUAL SALARY

POSITION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

89,981

94,474

99,195

104,146

109,346

POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER

89,981

94,474

99,195

104,146

109,346

HARBOR BUSINESS MANAGER

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

127,920

MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

127,920

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS MANAGER

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

127,920

ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC

RELATIONS MANAGER

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

127,920

SENIOR PLANNER

105,227

110,490

116,022

121,826

127,920

CHIEF BUILDING INSP/PLANS EXAMINER

112,403

118,019

123,906

130,104

136,635

CITY CLERK

112,403

118,019

123,906

130,104

136,635

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

112,403

118,019

123,906

130,104

136,635

RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER

112,403

118,019

123,906

130,104

136,635

PLANNING MANAGER

123,635

129,834

136,323

143,125

150,280

HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER

123,635

129,834

136,323

143,125

150,280

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

123,635

129,834

136,323

143,125

150,280

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

123,635

129,834

136,323

143,125

150,280

CITY ENGINEER

136,406

143,229

150,384

157,934

165,838

UTILITY DIVISION MANAGER

136,406

143,229

150,384

157,934

165,838

DEPUTY CHIEF / FIRE MARSHAL

147,389

154,773

162,490

170,622

179,171

POLICE COMMANDER

163,613

171,766

180,357

189,384

198,890

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RESOLUTION NO. 14-25

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA,
SUPERSEDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 62-24 AND APPROVING THE UPDATED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, AND FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

CITY-WIDE PAY SCHEDULES

T H E C I T Y C O U N C I L
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, Section 36506 of the California Government Code requires that the City Council fix compensation of all appointive officers and employees by resolution or ordinance; and WHEREAS, Morro Bay Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 2.20, Section 2.20.020 requires that the salaries and compensation of officers and employees of the City shall be as fixed and determined by resolution of the City Council, after due consideration of employees’ bargaining rights, as established by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, except those fixed in this chapter; and WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), has requested all CalPERS employers list their employee compensation on one pay schedule document, approved and adopted by the governing body, in accordance with 2 California Code of Regulations (CCR), section 570.5, and meeting all of the following requirements thereof:

1. Has been duly approved and adopted by the employer’s governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meetings laws;

2. Identifies the position title for every employee position;

3. Shows the pay rate for each identified position, which may be stated as a single amount or as multiple amounts within a range;

4. Indicates the time base, including, but not limited to, whether the time base is hourly, daily, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or annually;

5. Is posted at the office of the employer or immediately accessible and available for public review from the employer during normal business hours or posted on the employer’s internet website;

6. Indicates an effective date and date of any revisions;

7. Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection for not less than five years; and

8. Does not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the pay rate; and WHEREAS, the formal approval of the updated and revised pay schedules requires that they are duly approved and adopted by the City Council by resolution, and the 2 CCR 570.5 regulation requires the adoption of a revised and updated Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Fiscal Year 2026-27, attached as Exhibits A-C and incorporated herein by reference.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Morro Bay does hereby:

1. Resolution No. 62-24 shall be superseded and replaced by this resolution effective March 11, 2025, and Page 134 of 154

2. The Combined Pay Schedules, attached hereto as Exhibit A-C shall be effective March 16, 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of March 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:
______________________________
CARLA WIXOM, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
DANA SWANSON, City Clerk

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CITY OF MORRO BAY

COMBINED PAY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25: Effective 3/11/2025
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 SEIU LOCAL 620 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 ACCOUNT CLERK IN-TRAINING 18.96 19.92 20.92 21.96 23.06 39,437 41,434 43,514 45,677 47,965 ACCOUNT CLERK I 22.93 24.08 25.28 26.54 27.87 47,694 50,086 52,582 55,203 57,970 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK I 22.93 24.08 25.28 26.54 27.87 47,694 50,086 52,582 55,203 57,970 OFFICE ASST. III 22.93 24.08 25.28 26.54 27.87 47,694 50,086 52,582 55,203 57,970 OFFICE ASST. IV 24.79 26.03 27.33 28.70 30.14 51,563 54,142 56,846 59,696 62,691 ACCOUNT CLERK II 25.76 27.05 28.39 29.82 31.31 53,581 56,264 59,051 62,026 65,125 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK II 25.76 27.05 28.39 29.82 31.31 53,581 56,264 59,051 62,026 65,125 RECREATION SPECIALIST 25.76 27.05 28.39 29.82 31.31 53,581 56,264 59,051 62,026 65,125 ACCOUNT CLERK III 27.58 28.97 30.42 31.93 33.53 57,366 60,258 63,274 66,414 69,742 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK III 27.58 28.97 30.42 31.93 33.53 57,366 60,258 63,274 66,414 69,742 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 28.08 29.47 30.95 32.50 34.13 58,406 61,298 64,376 67,600 70,990 ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 28.08 29.47 30.95 32.50 34.13 58,406 61,298 64,376 67,600 70,990 BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN I 28.08 29.47 30.95 32.50 34.13 58,406 61,298 64,376 67,600 70,990 SUPPORT SERVICES TECHNICIAN 28.08 29.47 30.95 32.50 34.13 58,406 61,298 64,376 67,600 70,990 PROPERTY EVIDENCE CLERK 28.08 29.47 30.95 32.50 34.13 58,406 61,298 64,376 67,600 70,990 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER 28.08 29.47 30.95 32.50 34.13 58,406 61,298 64,376 67,600 70,990 MECHANIC 28.97 30.42 31.94 33.54 35.22 60,258 63,274 66,435 69,763 73,258 RECREATION COORDINATOR 28.97 30.42 31.94 33.54 35.22 60,258 63,274 66,435 69,763 73,258 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III 32.81 34.45 36.18 37.99 39.89 68,245 71,656 75,254 79,019 82,971 MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER 32.81 34.45 36.18 37.99 39.89 68,245 71,656 75,254 79,019 82,971 BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN II 32.81 34.45 36.18 37.99 39.89 68,245 71,656 75,254 79,019 82,971 UTILITY OPERATOR 32.87 34.51 36.24 38.04 39.95 68,370 71,781 75,379 79,123 83,096 UTILITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR 32.87 34.51 36.24 38.04 39.95 68,370 71,781 75,379 79,123 83,096 ASSISTANT PLANNER 34.18 36.44 37.67 39.56 41.54 71,094 75,795 78,354 82,285 86,403 BUILDING INSPECTOR 34.34 36.06 37.85 39.75 41.74 71,427 75,005 78,728 82,680 86,819 BUILDING INSPECTOR/CODE ENF OFFICER 34.34 36.06 37.85 39.75 41.74 71,427 75,005 78,728 82,680 86,819 RECREATION SUPERVISOR 34.45 36.18 37.99 39.89 41.88 71,656 75,254 79,019 82,971 87,110

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT

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CITY OF MORRO BAY

COMBINED PAY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25: Effective 3/11/2025
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
HARBOR PATROL OFFICER 34.53 36.27 38.07 39.98 41.98 71,822 75,442 79,186 83,158 87,318 UTILITY OPERATOR MC (MULTIPLE CERT) 35.16 36.93 38.77 40.71 42.75 73,133 76,814 80,642 84,677 88,920 IT SYSTEMS ANALYST 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 ASSISTANT ENGINEER 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 ASSOCIATE PLANNER 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 BUILDING INSPECTOR/PLANS EXAMINER 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 CONSOLIDATED MAINT FIELD SUPV 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 HARBOR BUSINESS COORD 38.94 40.89 42.93 45.08 47.33 80,995 85,051 89,294 93,766 98,446 LEAD UTILITY OPERATOR 39.17 41.13 43.18 45.34 47.61 81,474 85,550 89,814 94,307 99,029 OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 41.12 43.18 45.33 47.60 49.98 85,530 89,814 94,286 99,008 103,958 HARBOR PATROL SUPERVISOR 42.66 44.79 47.03 49.38 51.86 88,733 93,163 97,822 102,710 107,869 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 44.19 46.40 48.72 51.16 53.72 91,915 96,512 101,338 106,413 111,738 UTILITY DIVISION SUPERVISOR 44.19 46.40 48.72 51.16 53.72 91,915 96,512 101,338 106,413 111,738 MORRO BAY PEACE OFFICERS' ASSOC. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 POLICE OFFICER 39.53 41.50 43.58 45.76 48.05 50.45 82,222 86,320 90,646 95,181 99,944 104,936 POLICE DETECTIVE 41.50 43.58 45.76 48.05 50.45 52.97 86,320 90,646 95,181 99,944 104,936 110,178 POLICE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 41.50 43.58 45.76 48.05 50.45 52.97 86,320 90,646 95,181 99,944 104,936 110,178 POLICE SENIOR OFFICER 41.50 43.58 45.76 48.05 50.45 52.97 86,320 90,646 95,181 99,944 104,936 110,178 POLICE SERGEANT 50.67 53.21 55.87 58.67 61.59 64.68 105,394 110,677 116,210 122,034 128,107 134,534 MORRO BAY FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 FIREFIGHTER 25.83 27.13 28.48 29.91 31.41 75,217 79,003 82,934 87,098 91,466 FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 28.41 29.84 31.33 32.90 34.54 82,730 86,894 91,233 95,805 100,580 FIRE ENGINEER 28.24 29.66 31.14 32.69 34.33 82,235 86,370 90,680 95,193 99,969 FIRE ENGINEER/PARAMEDIC 31.07 32.63 34.26 35.96 37.77 90,476 95,019 99,765 104,716 109,986

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FISCAL YEAR 2024-25: Effective 3/11/2025
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
FIRE CAPTAIN 32.48 34.08 35.79 37.58 39.46 94,582 99,241 104,220 109,433 114,908 FIRE CAPTAIN/PARAMEDIC 35.72 37.50 39.38 41.34 43.42 104,017 109,200 114,675 120,382 126,439 FIRE MARSHAL 38.55 40.47 42.49 44.61 46.85 112,258 117,849 123,731 129,904 136,427 UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I 31.96 33.56 35.24 36.99 38.84 66,477 69,805 73,299 76,939 80,787 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CLERK 34.34 36.06 37.85 39.75 41.74 71,427 75,005 78,728 82,680 86,819 SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 35.69 37.47 39.35 41.32 43.39 74,235 77,938 81,848 85,946 90,251 FISCAL ANALYST 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II 38.43 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 79,934 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 39.24 41.20 43.26 45.42 47.69 81,619 85,696 89,981 94,474 99,195 POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER 39.24 41.20 43.26 45.42 47.69 81,619 85,696 89,981 94,474 99,195 HARBOR BUSINESS MANAGER 45.89 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER 45.89 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS MANAGER 45.89 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 ASST. TO THE CITY MANAGER/PR MANAGER 45.89 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 SENIOR PLANNER 45.89 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 95,451 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 CHIEF BUILDING INSP/PLANS EXAMINER 47.20 49.56 52.03 54.64 57.37 98,176 103,085 108,222 113,651 119,330 CITY CLERK 47.20 49.56 52.03 54.64 57.37 98,176 103,085 108,222 113,651 119,330 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 47.20 49.56 52.03 54.64 57.37 98,176 103,085 108,222 113,651 119,330 RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER 47.20 49.56 52.03 54.64 57.37 98,176 103,085 108,222 113,651 119,330 PLANNING MANAGER 51.92 54.52 57.24 60.10 63.10 107,994 113,402 119,059 125,008 131,248 HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER 51.92 54.52 57.24 60.10 63.10 107,994 113,402 119,059 125,008 131,248 ACCOUNTING MANAGER 51.92 54.52 57.24 60.10 63.10 107,994 113,402 119,059 125,008 131,248 SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 51.92 54.52 57.24 60.10 63.10 107,994 113,402 119,059 125,008 131,248 CITY ENGINEER 59.49 62.46 65.58 68.87 72.31 123,739 129,917 136,406 143,250 150,405

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FISCAL YEAR 2024-25: Effective 3/11/2025
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
UTILITY DIVISION MANAGER 59.49 62.46 65.58 68.87 72.31 123,739 129,917 136,406 143,250 150,405 DEPUTY CHIEF / FIRE MARSHAL 63.07 66.23 69.53 73.01 76.66 131,186 137,758 144,622 151,861 159,453 POLICE COMMANDER 68.70 72.13 75.74 79.52 83.51 142,896 150,030 157,539 165,402 173,701 DEPARTMENT HEADS/EXECUTIVE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 75.63 79.41 83.39 87.56 91.94 157,310 165,173 173,451 182,125 191,235 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 75.63 79.41 83.39 87.56 91.94 157,310 165,173 173,451 182,125 191,235 FINANCE DIRECTOR 75.63 79.41 83.39 87.56 91.94 157,310 165,173 173,451 182,125 191,235 HARBOR VITALITY DIRECTOR 75.63 79.41 83.39 87.56 91.94 157,310 165,173 173,451 182,125 191,235 FIRE CHIEF (Sworn) 77.05 80.90 84.95 89.19 93.65 160,264 168,272 176,696 185,515 194,792 POLICE CHIEF (Sworn) 77.05 80.90 84.95 89.19 93.65 160,264 168,272 176,696 185,515 194,792 CITY MANAGER 97.09 99.52 102.00 104.55 107.17 201,947 207,002 212,160 217,464 222,914

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COMBINED PAY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26: Effective 07/01/2025
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 SEIU LOCAL 620 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 ACCOUNT CLERK IN-TRAINING 19.91 20.92 21.97 23.06 24.21 41,413 43,514 45,698 47,965 50,357 ACCOUNT CLERK I 24.08 25.28 26.54 27.87 29.26 50,086 52,582 55,203 57,970 60,861 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK I 24.08 25.28 26.54 27.87 29.26 50,086 52,582 55,203 57,970 60,861 OFFICE ASST. III 24.08 25.28 26.54 27.87 29.26 50,086 52,582 55,203 57,970 60,861 OFFICE ASST. IV 26.03 27.33 28.70 30.14 31.65 54,142 56,846 59,696 62,691 65,832 ACCOUNT CLERK II 27.05 28.40 29.81 31.31 32.88 56,264 59,072 62,005 65,125 68,390 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK II 27.05 28.40 29.81 31.31 32.88 56,264 59,072 62,005 65,125 68,390 RECREATION SPECIALIST 27.05 28.40 29.81 31.31 32.88 56,264 59,072 62,005 65,125 68,390 ACCOUNT CLERK III 28.96 30.42 31.94 33.53 35.21 60,237 63,274 66,435 69,742 73,237 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK III 28.96 30.42 31.94 33.53 35.21 60,237 63,274 66,435 69,742 73,237 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 29.48 30.94 32.50 34.13 35.84 61,318 64,355 67,600 70,990 74,547 ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 29.48 30.94 32.50 34.13 35.84 61,318 64,355 67,600 70,990 74,547 BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN I 29.48 30.94 32.50 34.13 35.84 61,318 64,355 67,600 70,990 74,547 SUPPORT SERVICES TECHNICIAN 29.48 30.94 32.50 34.13 35.84 61,318 64,355 67,600 70,990 74,547 PROPERTY EVIDENCE CLERK 29.48 30.94 32.50 34.13 35.84 61,318 64,355 67,600 70,990 74,547 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER 29.48 30.94 32.50 34.13 35.84 61,318 64,355 67,600 70,990 74,547 MECHANIC 30.42 31.94 33.54 35.22 36.98 63,274 66,435 69,763 73,258 76,918 RECREATION COORDINATOR 30.42 31.94 33.54 35.22 36.98 63,274 66,435 69,763 73,258 76,918 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III 34.45 36.17 37.99 39.89 41.88 71,656 75,234 79,019 82,971 87,110 MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER 34.45 36.17 37.99 39.89 41.88 71,656 75,234 79,019 82,971 87,110 BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN II 34.45 36.17 37.99 39.89 41.88 71,656 75,234 79,019 82,971 87,110 UTILITY OPERATOR 34.51 36.24 38.05 39.94 41.95 71,781 75,379 79,144 83,075 87,256 UTILITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR 34.51 36.24 38.05 39.94 41.95 71,781 75,379 79,144 83,075 87,256 ASSISTANT PLANNER 35.89 38.26 39.55 41.54 43.62 74,651 79,581 82,264 86,403 90,730 BUILDING INSPECTOR 36.06 37.86 39.74 41.74 43.83 75,005 78,749 82,659 86,819 91,166 BUILDING INSPECTOR/CODE ENF OFFICER 36.06 37.86 39.74 41.74 43.83 75,005 78,749 82,659 86,819 91,166 RECREATION SUPERVISOR 36.17 37.99 39.89 41.88 43.97 75,234 79,019 82,971 87,110 91,458 HARBOR PATROL OFFICER 36.26 38.08 39.97 41.98 44.08 75,421 79,206 83,138 87,318 91,686

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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26: Effective 07/01/2025
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
UTILITY OPERATOR MC (MULTIPLE CERT) 36.92 38.78 40.71 42.75 44.89 76,794 80,662 84,677 88,920 93,371 IT SYSTEMS ANALYST 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 ASSISTANT ENGINEER 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 ASSOCIATE PLANNER 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 BUILDING INSPECTOR/PLANS EXAMINER 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 CONSOLIDATED MAINT FIELD SUPV 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 LEAD UTILITY OPERATOR 41.13 43.19 45.34 47.61 49.99 85,550 89,835 94,307 99,029 103,979 OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 43.18 45.34 47.60 49.98 52.48 89,814 94,307 99,008 103,958 109,158 HARBOR PATROL SUPERVISOR 44.79 47.03 49.38 51.85 54.45 93,163 97,822 102,710 107,848 113,256 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 46.40 48.72 51.16 53.72 56.41 96,512 101,338 106,413 111,738 117,333 UTILITY DIVISION SUPERVISOR 46.40 48.72 51.16 53.72 56.41 96,512 101,338 106,413 111,738 117,333 MORRO BAY PEACE OFFICERS' ASSOC. (Sworn) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 POLICE OFFICER 42.30 44.41 46.63 48.96 51.41 53.98 87,984 92,373 96,990 101,837 106,933 112,278 POLICE DETECTIVE 44.41 46.63 48.96 51.41 53.98 56.68 92,373 96,990 101,837 106,933 112,278 117,894 POLICE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 44.41 46.63 48.96 51.41 53.98 56.68 92,373 96,990 101,837 106,933 112,278 117,894 POLICE SENIOR OFFICER 44.41 46.63 48.96 51.41 53.98 56.68 92,373 96,990 101,837 106,933 112,278 117,894 POLICE SERGEANT 54.22 56.93 59.78 62.78 65.90 69.21 112,778 118,414 124,342 130,582 137,072 143,957 MORRO BAY FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC. (Sworn) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 FIREFIGHTER 27.38 28.76 30.19 31.70 33.29 79,731 83,749 87,913 92,310 96,940 FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 30.11 31.63 33.21 34.87 36.61 87,680 92,107 96,708 101,541 106,608 FIRE ENGINEER 29.93 31.44 33.01 34.65 36.39 87,156 91,553 96,125 100,901 105,968 FIRE ENGINEER/PARAMEDIC 32.93 34.59 36.32 38.12 40.04 95,892 100,726 105,764 111,005 116,596 FIRE CAPTAIN 34.43 36.12 37.94 39.83 41.83 100,260 105,181 110,481 115,985 121,809 FIRE CAPTAIN/PARAMEDIC 37.86 39.75 41.74 43.82 46.03 110,248 115,752 121,547 127,604 134,039 FIRE MARSHAL 40.86 42.90 45.04 47.29 49.66 118,984 124,925 131,156 137,708 144,610

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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26: Effective 07/01/2025
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I 33.56 35.24 37.00 38.84 40.78 69,805 73,299 76,960 80,787 84,822 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CLERK 36.06 37.86 39.74 41.74 43.83 75,005 78,749 82,659 86,819 91,166 SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 37.47 39.34 41.32 43.39 45.56 77,938 81,827 85,946 90,251 94,765 FISCAL ANALYST 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II 40.35 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 83,928 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 41.20 43.26 45.42 47.69 50.07 85,696 89,981 94,474 99,195 104,146 POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER 41.20 43.26 45.42 47.69 50.07 85,696 89,981 94,474 99,195 104,146 HARBOR BUSINESS MANAGER 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS MANAGER 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 ASST. TO THE CITY MANAGER/PR MANAGER 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 SENIOR PLANNER 48.18 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 100,214 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 CHIEF BUILDING INSP/PLANS EXAMINER 50.50 53.03 55.67 58.46 61.39 105,040 110,302 115,794 121,597 127,691 CITY CLERK 50.50 53.03 55.67 58.46 61.39 105,040 110,302 115,794 121,597 127,691 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 50.50 53.03 55.67 58.46 61.39 105,040 110,302 115,794 121,597 127,691 RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER 50.50 53.03 55.67 58.46 61.39 105,040 110,302 115,794 121,597 127,691 PLANNING MANAGER 55.55 58.34 61.25 64.31 67.52 115,544 121,347 127,400 133,765 140,442 HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER 55.55 58.34 61.25 64.31 67.52 115,544 121,347 127,400 133,765 140,442 ACCOUNTING MANAGER 55.55 58.34 61.25 64.31 67.52 115,544 121,347 127,400 133,765 140,442 SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 55.55 58.34 61.25 64.31 67.52 115,544 121,347 127,400 133,765 140,442 CITY ENGINEER 62.46 65.58 68.86 72.31 75.93 129,917 136,406 143,229 150,405 157,934 UTILITY DIVISION MANAGER 62.46 65.58 68.86 72.31 75.93 129,917 136,406 143,229 150,405 157,934 DEPUTY CHIEF / FIRE MARSHAL 66.85 70.20 73.70 77.39 81.26 139,048 146,016 153,296 160,971 169,021 POLICE COMMANDER 73.51 77.18 81.04 85.09 89.36 152,901 160,534 168,563 176,987 185,869

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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26: Effective 07/01/2025
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
DEPARTMENT HEADS/EXECUTIVE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 79.41 83.38 87.56 91.94 96.54 165,173 173,430 182,125 191,235 200,803 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 79.41 83.38 87.56 91.94 96.54 165,173 173,430 182,125 191,235 200,803 FINANCE DIRECTOR 79.41 83.38 87.56 91.94 96.54 165,173 173,430 182,125 191,235 200,803 HARBOR VITALITY DIRECTOR 79.41 83.38 87.56 91.94 96.54 165,173 173,430 182,125 191,235 200,803 FIRE CHIEF (Sworn) 80.90 84.95 89.20 93.65 98.33 168,272 176,696 185,536 194,792 204,526 POLICE CHIEF (Sworn) 80.90 84.95 89.20 93.65 98.33 168,272 176,696 185,536 194,792 204,526 CITY MANAGER 101.94 104.50 107.10 109.78 112.53 212,035 217,360 222,768 228,342 234,062

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COMBINED PAY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27: Effective 07/01/2026
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 SEIU LOCAL 620 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 ACCOUNT CLERK IN-TRAINING 20.91 21.97 23.07 24.21 25.42 43,493 45,698 47,986 50,357 52,874 ACCOUNT CLERK I 25.28 26.54 27.87 29.26 30.72 52,582 55,203 57,970 60,861 63,898 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK I 25.28 26.54 27.87 29.26 30.72 52,582 55,203 57,970 60,861 63,898 OFFICE ASST. III 25.28 26.54 27.87 29.26 30.72 52,582 55,203 57,970 60,861 63,898 OFFICE ASST. IV 27.33 28.70 30.14 31.65 33.23 56,846 59,696 62,691 65,832 69,118 ACCOUNT CLERK II 28.40 29.82 31.30 32.88 34.52 59,072 62,026 65,104 68,390 71,802 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK II 28.40 29.82 31.30 32.88 34.52 59,072 62,026 65,104 68,390 71,802 RECREATION SPECIALIST 28.40 29.82 31.30 32.88 34.52 59,072 62,026 65,104 68,390 71,802 ACCOUNT CLERK III 30.41 31.94 33.54 35.21 36.97 63,253 66,435 69,763 73,237 76,898 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WRK III 30.41 31.94 33.54 35.21 36.97 63,253 66,435 69,763 73,237 76,898 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 30.95 32.49 34.13 35.84 37.63 64,376 67,579 70,990 74,547 78,270 ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN 30.95 32.49 34.13 35.84 37.63 64,376 67,579 70,990 74,547 78,270 BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN I 30.95 32.49 34.13 35.84 37.63 64,376 67,579 70,990 74,547 78,270 SUPPORT SERVICES TECHNICIAN 30.95 32.49 34.13 35.84 37.63 64,376 67,579 70,990 74,547 78,270 PROPERTY EVIDENCE CLERK 30.95 32.49 34.13 35.84 37.63 64,376 67,579 70,990 74,547 78,270 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER 30.95 32.49 34.13 35.84 37.63 64,376 67,579 70,990 74,547 78,270 MECHANIC 31.94 33.54 35.22 36.98 38.83 66,435 69,763 73,258 76,918 80,766 RECREATION COORDINATOR 31.94 33.54 35.22 36.98 38.83 66,435 69,763 73,258 76,918 80,766 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III 36.17 37.98 39.89 41.88 43.97 75,234 78,998 82,971 87,110 91,458 MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER 36.17 37.98 39.89 41.88 43.97 75,234 78,998 82,971 87,110 91,458 BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN II 36.17 37.98 39.89 41.88 43.97 75,234 78,998 82,971 87,110 91,458 UTILITY OPERATOR 36.24 38.05 39.95 41.94 44.05 75,379 79,144 83,096 87,235 91,624 UTILITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR 36.24 38.05 39.95 41.94 44.05 75,379 79,144 83,096 87,235 91,624 ASSISTANT PLANNER 37.68 40.17 41.53 43.62 45.80 78,374 83,554 86,382 90,730 95,264 BUILDING INSPECTOR 37.86 39.75 41.73 43.83 46.02 78,749 82,680 86,798 91,166 95,722 BUILDING INSPECTOR/CODE ENF OFFICER 37.86 39.75 41.73 43.83 46.02 78,749 82,680 86,798 91,166 95,722 RECREATION SUPERVISOR 37.98 39.89 41.88 43.97 46.17 78,998 82,971 87,110 91,458 96,034 HARBOR PATROL OFFICER 38.07 39.98 41.97 44.08 46.28 79,186 83,158 87,298 91,686 96,262 UTILITY OPERATOR MC (MULTIPLE CERT) 38.77 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13 80,642 84,698 88,920 93,371 98,030 IT SYSTEMS ANALYST 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120

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FISCAL YEAR 2026-27: Effective 07/01/2026
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
ASSISTANT ENGINEER 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120 ASSOCIATE PLANNER 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120 BUILDING INSPECTOR/PLANS EXAMINER 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120 CONSOLIDATED MAINT FIELD SUPV 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120 LEAD UTILITY OPERATOR 43.19 45.35 47.61 49.99 52.49 89,835 94,328 99,029 103,979 109,179 OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 45.34 47.61 49.98 52.48 55.10 94,307 99,029 103,958 109,158 114,608 HARBOR PATROL SUPERVISOR 47.03 49.38 51.85 54.44 57.17 97,822 102,710 107,848 113,235 118,914 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 48.72 51.16 53.72 56.41 59.23 101,338 106,413 111,738 117,333 123,198 UTILITY DIVISION SUPERVISOR 48.72 51.16 53.72 56.41 59.23 101,338 106,413 111,738 117,333 123,198 MORRO BAY PEACE OFFICERS' ASSOC. (Sworn) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 POLICE OFFICER 45.26 47.52 49.89 52.39 55.01 57.76 94,141 98,842 103,771 108,971 114,421 120,141 POLICE DETECTIVE 47.52 49.89 52.39 55.01 57.76 60.65 98,842 103,771 108,971 114,421 120,141 126,152 POLICE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 47.52 49.89 52.39 55.01 57.76 60.65 98,842 103,771 108,971 114,421 120,141 126,152 POLICE SENIOR OFFICER 47.52 49.89 52.39 55.01 57.76 60.65 98,842 103,771 108,971 114,421 120,141 126,152 POLICE SERGEANT 58.02 60.92 63.96 67.17 70.51 74.05 120,682 126,714 133,037 139,714 146,661 154,024 MORRO BAY FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC. (Sworn) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 FIREFIGHTER 29.02 30.49 32.00 33.60 35.29 84,506 88,787 93,184 97,843 102,764 FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 31.92 33.53 35.20 36.96 38.81 92,951 97,639 102,502 107,628 113,015 FIRE ENGINEER 31.73 33.33 34.99 36.73 38.57 92,398 97,057 101,891 106,958 112,316 FIRE ENGINEER/PARAMEDIC 34.91 36.67 38.50 40.41 42.44 101,658 106,783 112,112 117,674 123,585 FIRE CAPTAIN 36.50 38.29 40.22 42.22 44.34 106,288 111,500 117,121 122,945 129,118 FIRE CAPTAIN/PARAMEDIC 40.13 42.14 44.24 46.45 48.79 116,859 122,712 128,827 135,262 142,076 FIRE MARSHAL 43.31 45.47 47.74 50.13 52.64 126,119 132,409 139,019 145,979 153,288 UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I 35.24 37.00 38.85 40.78 42.82 73,299 76,960 80,808 84,822 89,066 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CLERK 37.86 39.75 41.73 43.83 46.02 78,749 82,680 86,798 91,166 95,722

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CITY OF MORRO BAY

COMBINED PAY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27: Effective 07/01/2026
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 39.34 41.31 43.39 45.56 47.84 81,827 85,925 90,251 94,765 99,507 FISCAL ANALYST 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II 42.37 44.49 46.71 49.05 51.50 88,130 92,539 97,157 102,024 107,120 UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 MANAGEMENT ANALYST 43.26 45.42 47.69 50.07 52.57 89,981 94,474 99,195 104,146 109,346 POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER 43.26 45.42 47.69 50.07 52.57 89,981 94,474 99,195 104,146 109,346 HARBOR BUSINESS MANAGER 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 61.50 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 127,920 MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 61.50 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 127,920 ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS MANAGER 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 61.50 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 127,920 ASST. TO THE CITY MANAGER/PR MANAGER 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 61.50 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 127,920 SENIOR PLANNER 50.59 53.12 55.78 58.57 61.50 105,227 110,490 116,022 121,826 127,920 CHIEF BUILDING INSP/PLANS EXAMINER 54.04 56.74 59.57 62.55 65.69 112,403 118,019 123,906 130,104 136,635 CITY CLERK 54.04 56.74 59.57 62.55 65.69 112,403 118,019 123,906 130,104 136,635 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 54.04 56.74 59.57 62.55 65.69 112,403 118,019 123,906 130,104 136,635 RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER 54.04 56.74 59.57 62.55 65.69 112,403 118,019 123,906 130,104 136,635 PLANNING MANAGER 59.44 62.42 65.54 68.81 72.25 123,635 129,834 136,323 143,125 150,280 HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER 59.44 62.42 65.54 68.81 72.25 123,635 129,834 136,323 143,125 150,280 ACCOUNTING MANAGER 59.44 62.42 65.54 68.81 72.25 123,635 129,834 136,323 143,125 150,280 SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 59.44 62.42 65.54 68.81 72.25 123,635 129,834 136,323 143,125 150,280 CITY ENGINEER 65.58 68.86 72.30 75.93 79.73 136,406 143,229 150,384 157,934 165,838 UTILITY DIVISION MANAGER 65.58 68.86 72.30 75.93 79.73 136,406 143,229 150,384 157,934 165,838 DEPUTY CHIEF / FIRE MARSHAL 70.86 74.41 78.12 82.03 86.14 147,389 154,773 162,490 170,622 179,171 POLICE COMMANDER 78.66 82.58 86.71 91.05 95.62 163,613 171,766 180,357 189,384 198,890 DEPARTMENT HEADS/EXECUTIVE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 83.38 87.55 91.94 96.54 101.37 173,430 182,104 191,235 200,803 210,850 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 83.38 87.55 91.94 96.54 101.37 173,430 182,104 191,235 200,803 210,850 FINANCE DIRECTOR 83.38 87.55 91.94 96.54 101.37 173,430 182,104 191,235 200,803 210,850

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CITY OF MORRO BAY

COMBINED PAY SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27: Effective 07/01/2026
TITLE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

HOURLY RATES ANNUAL SALARY EQUIVALENT
HARBOR VITALITY DIRECTOR 83.38 87.55 91.94 96.54 101.37 173,430 182,104 191,235 200,803 210,850 FIRE CHIEF (Sworn) 84.95 89.20 93.66 98.33 103.25 176,696 185,536 194,813 204,526 214,760 POLICE CHIEF (Sworn) 84.95 89.20 93.66 98.33 103.25 176,696 185,536 194,813 204,526 214,760 CITY MANAGER 107.04 109.73 112.46 115.27 118.16 222,643 228,238 233,917 239,762 245,773

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AGENDA NO: 9.b
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025
Staff Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council DATE: March 4, 2025 FROM: Airlin Singewald, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Short-Term Rental Ordinance Implementation Update

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file an update on the Community Development Department’s progress in implementing the City’s Short-term Rental (“STR”) Ordinance and provide staff direction as necessary.

ALTERNATIVES
Council can direct staff to bring forward changes to the STR Ordinance. This is not recommended because implementation has not been fully accomplished.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate and significant fiscal impact associated with the recommendation. Funds for implementation of an STR monitoring program have already been allocated in the Community Development Department budget.

BACKGROUND
On December 10, 2024, the City Council directed the Community Development Department (Department) to add a future agenda item to review the City’s STR ordinance, including results of the STR permit renewal process, and seek direction on potential ordinance amendments.

The Department previously updated the Council on STR Ordinance Implementation on January 9, 2024 and May 15, 2024.

The City’s STR Ordinance was adopted on October 27, 2020, as Section 17.30.220 of the City of Morro Bay Municipal Code (Zoning Code). The ordinance was approved by the California Coastal Commission on September 9, 2021, and became effective September 19, 2021, as part of a certified amendment of the City’s Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan.

Prepared By: AS____ Dept Review: __AS__
City Manager Review: _______ City Attorney Review:
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DISCUSSION
The Department’s progress with STR Implementation falls into two closely related, distinct categories: 1) STR Permit Implementation Program; and 2) STR Enforcement Program.

The focus of the STR Permit Implementation Program is to create a new STR Permit process, separate from the business license and TOT account approval process, and to implement this process.

Implementation will be in two stages:
 Over the next year, the Department will require all existing permitted STRs to obtain an STR Permit (effectively renewing their existing approvals). During this time, the Department will not approve any new STR permits.
 After the renewals are complete and the City has more complete data on existing permitted STRs, the City will process new STR Permit applications, subject to STR Ordinance compliance and permit availability given the “cap” and “buffer” requirements.

At the same time, the City will continue its STR Enforcement Program. The STR Enforcement Program includes using a software service to identify unpermitted STRs that are advertising on online hosting platforms and using traditional code enforcement tools (citations, etc.) to bring them into compliance. The STR Enforcement Program would continue to receive, investigate, and resolve neighbor complaints regarding permitted and unpermitted STRs.

The Department’s recent progress in both of these categories is described in greater detail below.

1. STR Permit Implementation Program
The STR Ordinance allows property owners to operate STRs in the city-limits, provided they comply with permit requirements and standards to minimize neighborhood impacts. This includes, but is not limited to, standards related to noise, parking, occupancy limits, lighting, safety, signage, liability, and property maintenance.

The most frequently cited requirements of the STR Ordinance are the “cap” and “buffer” requirements. The overarching purpose of the “cap” and “buffer” is to preserve the residential character of the City’s neighborhoods by limiting the number and density of STRs in residential neighborhoods. When a neighborhood becomes oversaturated with STRs, it loses its residential character and feel. This is because visitors use residential properties very differently than longterm residents. They don’t know their neighbors, are not invested in the neighborhood, and occupy homes on a short-term basis, often to celebrate special occasions.

The “cap” and “buffer” requirements of the STR Ordinance are summarized below:
 A “cap” of 175 full-home STRs in residentially zoned areas. Home-shares (when the owner resides on the same property) and commercially zoned STRs are not subject to the cap.  A minimum 175-foot buffer between STRs. The ordinance specifically “grandfathers” existing permitted STRs out of this requirement, provided they remain in good standing with the City and comply with all other STR regulations.

In addition to the “cap” and “buffer,” the City’s STR Ordinance contains the following key permitrelated requirements for STRs:
 All STRs operating in the City shall obtain an STR permit, business license, and TOT account.

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 All existing STRs are required to renew their STR permit annually. STR operators shall submit an STR permit renewal application at least 60 days prior to their permit expiration date. The renewal process will verify continued compliance with the STR Ordinance.  All STRs are required to pass a property inspection upon initial application and every four years. In years when an inspection is not required, all STRs shall submit a self-certification verifying continued compliance.

The City does not currently know with a high degree of confidence the number of permitted fullhome residentially zoned STRs in the city relative to the 175 cap. This is because in the past the City relied on the business license process as the sole method for evaluating new STR proposals.

This process did not allow staff to obtain the necessary information, such as STR type and zoning, to effectively implement the STR Ordinance. Additionally, the annual business license renewal process is not sufficient to verify ongoing compliance with the STR Ordinance.

To solve this problem, the Department has created and implemented an “STR Permit” process and has separated this process from the business license and TOT account requirements. This means, as of January 2025, in addition to a business license and TOT account, all STR operators shall obtain/renew an STR Permit from the Community Development Department in addition to obtaining/renewing their business license and TOT account.

Specifically, over the past 6 months, the Department completed the following:
 Created an STR permit form, application, worksheet, inspection report, good neighbor brochure, and cover letter with frequently asked questions. This information is all posted on the City’s Short-Term Rental webpage.
 Created an STR permit type and workflow in the City’s permit tracking system.  Sent a letter to all STRs on record with the City and a press release announcing the City’s STR Implementation Program.
 Developed a schedule for STR permit renewals (attached).  Coordinated regularly with the other City departments, including Finance and the Fire Department, and HdL to develop the STR Permit process.
 Met with STR property management companies to answer questions about the STR Implementation Program and determine how the City and property managers can work together efficiently to process STR Permit renewal applications. STR property managers have expressed concerns about some of the requirements of the safety checklist and that some of their clients may not be eligible for renewal under the STR Ordinance. Staff has explained that, while we will be reasonable during inspections, we cannot compromise on health and safety. Staff also explained that an STR Permit is subject to annual renewal and constitutes a land use privilege, not a right.

The Department is currently implementing this process by requiring all existing permitted STRs to submit a renewal application at least 60 days prior to their expiration date, as required by the STR Ordinance. The Department will not permit any new STRs (full-home or home-share) until all existing STR permits have been reviewed and inspected. The Department expects to complete this process in January 2026 and will provide quarterly updates to the Council.

Not all existing permitted STRs will be able to demonstrate continued compliance with the STR Ordinance. While some violations can easily be corrected (for example, owners may need to post required signage or make minor repairs after the inspection), other violations may have no remedy (for example, some STRs may not be able to provide off-street parking). The City will need to work with STR operators to resolve these issues on a case-by-case basis.

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STR Permit Numbers
As described above, the City does not have reliable data on the number and type of permitted STRs in the city and will not permit new STRs (full home or home-shares) until completing the STR Permit Renewal Schedule (Attachment 1).

The City has not approved any new STR permits, business licenses, or TOT accounts for shortterm rentals in the past year. As such, the most reliable STR numbers are the same as those presented to the Council in a previous STR update on January 9, 2024:

STR Type Number
Full Home Rentals 173
Commercial 9
Home-share Rental 11
Total 193
The actual numbers today are likely lower, since it’s likely some properties have sold (STR permits do not transfer upon sale) and since some permits may have expired. This information will be determined over the next year as the Department continues to implement the STR Permit Implementation Program.

There are currently 186 properties on the City’s STR permit waitlist.

2. STR Program Enforcement
As the Department implements the STR Permit Implementation Program, the Department will continue its proactive and complaint-based STR enforcement efforts.

Proactive Enforcement
The City contracted with HdL to utilize a service by Deckard Technologies to identify all properties in the city that are advertising STRs on online hosting platforms. The Department is able to compare these results to the City’s STR permit records, to identify illegally operating STRs. The Department would then send letters that require illegal STRs to cease operation until they obtain the required permits. The Department would issue citations to STRs that continue to advertise without permits. The City could also assess back-owned TOT on illegally operating STRs.

Working with Deckard Technologies, the City ran a search of online STR hosting platforms in September and November 2024. These searches did not identify any illegally operating STRs.

The City has terminated its contract with HdL / Deckard and will bring business license and TOT administration services in-house effective April 1, 2025.

If the City would like to continue with proactive STR enforcement, the City will need to select a new vendor. There are several vendors that provide the same service. The City could also contract directly with Deckard Technologies.

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Complaint-based Enforcement
In addition to proactive enforcement, the City continues to respond to neighbor complaints regarding STRs. In 2024, the Department received eight (8) code enforcement complaints related to STRs.

3. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Implications
The City’s budget relies heavily on TOT revenue. The table below summarizes the City’s total TOT and the percentage of TOT received from STRs over the past two years. The percent TOT share from STRs declined from 18% to 16% last year.

Fiscal Year Total TOT (All Sources) STR TOT % STR TOT
FY 23-24 $4,402,664 $707,641 16%
FY 22-23 $4,259,254 $757,558 18%
The STR Ordinance requires permitted STR operators to use their permit and actively rent. To verify compliance with this requirement, STRs (including home-shares) are required to pay a minimum of $500 per year in TOT.

The City obtained data from HdL, dated September 19, 2024, which showed that out of 194 permitted STRs, only 119 (61%) had paid the minimum $500 in TOT. As part of the STR Permit Implementation Program described above, the City will ensure that all STRs pay the required minimum TOT to keep their permit active.

Beyond enforcing the minimum $500 TOT requirement for STR Permits, auditing STRs for TOT payment is out of scope of the efforts summarized in this staff report.

The City could also assess back-owed TOT on illegally operating STRs. However, the goal of the City’s code enforcement efforts, including fines and citations, is to achieve compliance; not generate revenue.

CONCLUSION
The Community Development Department has made significant progress in creating and implementing an STR Permit program. Department staff process STR renewal permits, complete inspections, and provide STR-related customer service daily. The program is on the right track to achieve compliance and obtain reliable data. The Department will present the results of this effort to City Council when implementation is complete at the end of the calendar year. In the meanwhile, the Department will give quarterly updates to the City Council and will not process STR Permits for new STRs until existing permits have been renewed and brought into compliance.

The Department will continue proactive and complaint-based enforcement of STRs. The City will need to decide soon on a new vendor for proactive STR enforcement. The City receives a very small number of complaints regarding STRs. With that said, it’s recognized that many STRs are not complying with basic ordinance requirements (e.g., many don’t have the required emergency contact signs in the front yard) and this will be corrected during the annual STR Permit renewal process.

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ATTACHMENTS

1. STR Permit Renewal Implementation Schedule

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STR Permit Renewal Implementation Schedule
Expiration Date Application
Deadline
Target Letter Send
Out Date
Actual Send Out
Date
Anytime 2020-2023* N/A (presume
expired) February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
January 1, 2024 -
March 31, 2025 April 1, 2025 February 7, 2025 January 30, 2025 April 30, 2025 March 1, 2025 January 30, 2025 January 27, 2025 May 31, 2025 April 1, 2025 February 7, 2025 February 3, 2025 June 30, 2025 May 1, 2025 February 13, 2025 February 10, 2025
July 31, 2025 June 1, 2025 May 1, 2025
August 31, 2025 July 1, 2025 June 1, 2025
September 30, 2025 August 1, 2025 July 1, 2025
October 31, 2025 September 1,
2025 August 1, 2025
November 30, 2025 October 1, 2025 September 1, 2025
December 31, 2025 November 1,
2025 October 1, 2025
*These are STRs that are presumed expired since their business license expired prior to 2023. For these STRs, the Department sent a “Sunset Letter” explaining that their permit is expired and presumed inactive.

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