BUDGET, FISCAL, LEGISLATIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
APRIL 1, 2026
FY 2026-27 CLASS AND COMP AMENDMENTS
(EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026)
1 Class Study Overview
• City issued an RFP; Gallagher selected for most competitive bid • Contracted in September 2025 to conduct City-wide classification study • Study initiated due to management concerns that duties may not align with current classifications; recognize scope and responsibilities of studied positions, and provide an improved basis for recruitment assessment and retention • Positions Reviewed by Department include:
• Administrative Services (IT) - Information Technology Technician (2) • City Manager’s Office - Administrative Clerk II (1)
• Community Development - Associate Planner (1) Senior Permit Technician (1) • Public Works – Engineering Services - Associate Engineer (1) Management Analyst (1) Engineering Aide (1)
2 Class Study Key Outcomes
• Five (5) Positions recommended for reclassification:
1. Associate Engineer → Senior Engineer – Public Works / Engineering
2. Engineering Aide → Assistant Engineer – Public Works / Engineering
3. Management Analyst → Senior Management Analyst – Public Works / Engineering
4. IT Technician (2)→ IT Specialist – Administrative Services / IT • Three (3) New classifications proposed:
1. IT Specialist
2. Management Assistant
3. Senior Planner
3 Key Outcomes – Administrative Services
Information Technology (IT) Recommendations:
• Reclassify IT Technicians → IT Specialist
• Establish new IT Specialist classification Impacts:
• Labor Impact: No change (remains in AIE)
• Fiscal Impact: Minimal to no impact (absorbed in new GF budget for FY 2026-27) 4 Key Outcomes – City Manager’s Office
Recommendations:
• Reclassify: Administrative Clerk II → Management Assistant • Labor Impact: Moves from OE3 → Confidential
• Fiscal Impact: Position not filled in FY 2026/27, no initial impact • Added to Class & Comp Plan for FY 2026-27
5 Key Outcomes – Community Development
Recommendations:
• New classification: Senior Planner
• Labor Impact: No change in bargaining unit anticipated • Fiscal Impact: Not filled in FY 2026/27; no initial impact • Added to Class & Comp Plan for FY 2026-27
6 Key Outcomes – Public Works
Reclassifications:
• Associate Engineer (AIE) → Senior Engineer
• Engineering Aide (OE3)→ Assistant Engineer
• Management Analyst (AIE)→ Senior Management Analyst
Labor Impacts:
• Senior Engineer: → Division Manager Group (Non-represented) • Assistant Engineer → AIE
• Sr. Management Analyst → remains AIE
• Met and conferred with representatives from Operating Engineers, Local 3 and they did not express any objections. We’re still conferring with Association of Intermediate Employees.
7 FY 2026-27 Impact Summary
Position Bargaining Unit Step Monthly Salary Annual Impact Information Technology
Specialist (2) AIE Step E $10,138 $12,672
Senior Management
Analyst AIE Step C $11,453 $9,972
Assistant Engineer AIE Step A $8,822 $23,880
Senior Engineer Division Managers Step A $12,549 $8,952 Total Estimated Fiscal Impact for FY 2026-27: $55,476 (Incorporated into Preliminary DRAFT BUDGET) Positive Benefits Identified for City workforce and minimal GF Impacts:
• Costs offset by FTE vacancies
• Adherence to City Personnel Rules requirements
• Minimal net GF budget impact for FY 2026-27
• Positions are incorporated in the FY 27 and FY 28 Biennial Personnel Budget; effective 7/1/2026 • Improves employee retention and morale
Proposed Position Bargaining
Unit
Step Current
Monthly
Proposed
Monthly
Annual
Difference
IT Specialist (×2) AIE Step E $9,610 $10,138 $12,672
Sr. Management Analyst AIE Step C $10,622 $11,453 $9,972 Assistant Engineer AIE Step A $6,832 $8,822 $23,880
Senior Engineer Div. Managers Step A $11,803 $12,549 $8,952 Total $55,476
8 BFLSC RECOMMENDATION:
1). Receive presentation; and
2). Authorize City Manager and HR staff to amend and finalize all recommendations to the FY 2026/27 Class and Comp Plan for City Council approval in June 2026, effective July 1, 2026, to include:
Five (5) Positions recommended for reclassification:
1. Associate Engineer → Senior Engineer (Public Works / Engineering)
2. Engineering Aide → Assistant Engineer (Public Works / Engineering)
3. Management Analyst → Senior Management Analyst (Public Works / Engineering)
4. IT Technician (2)→ IT Specialist (Administrative Services / IT) Three(3) New classifications proposed:
1. IT Specialist
2. Management Assistant
3. Senior Planner
9 Thank you!
Questions
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