RESOLUTION 24- ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULES, PROVIDING
CHANGES TO BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND
RETIREES OF THE CITY, AND ESTABLISHING A RETIREMENT HEALTH
SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, Section 37206 of the Government Code requires the City Council to prescribe the time and method of paying salaries, wages, and benefits for employees of the City; WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized and directed, under provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Clarita, Section 2.080.060, the City Manager to prepare a proposed salary plan for all employees of the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, CalPERS requires governing bodies of local agencies contracting with CalPERS to approve and adopt a publicly available pay schedule for every employee position in accordance with public meeting laws; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the City’s classification plan and salary schedules for all regular, seasonal, temporary and part-time positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The attached Classification Plan and Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2025, is hereby approved and adopted in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. This plan includes classifications and salaries for: regular, unrepresented positions; City Manager and Councilmember positions; Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) represented positions; and part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) positions. The Classification Plan and Salary Schedule will be posted on the City’s website, and will be made available for public inspection for not less than five (5) years. Any amendments or revisions to the Classification Plan and Salary Schedule shall be submitted to the City Council for approval and adoption.
SECTION 2. The City’s Classification Plan and Salary Schedule is hereby amended effective January 1, 2025, as follows:
(A) The classification of Animal Care Specialist (salary grade 23) shall be established. (B) The starting salary for the salary range for PTS Office Clerk will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.50 per hour, with a maximum salary of $20.21 per hour
(C) The hourly salary for PTS Lifeguard Candidate will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.50 per hour.
SECTION 3. Effective January 1, 2025, the City-paid benefit contribution for all active employees will be adjusted as shown below. Active employees include City Council members, regular unrepresented employees, and regular employees covered by the Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) who are actively working for the City. The City has a two tier plan for City-Paid benefit allowances:
Tier 1 includes active employees hired into regular, benefitted positions prior to January 1, 2018
Tier 2 includes active employees hired or re-hired after a break in service into benefitted positions on or after January 1, 2018. A break in service is defined as when the employee voluntarily or involuntarily separates from city service and is later rehired.
For active employees hired before January 1, 2018 (TIER 1) who enroll in a City- provided health insurance plan, the maximum monthly benefit allowance will be based on the level of medical coverage selected (i.e., employee only, employee plus one, or family). For 2025, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below:
Employee only coverage: Up to $1,426.12 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,574.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Employee family coverage: Up to $2,054.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
For active employees hired or re-hired on or after January 1, 2018 (TIER 2) who enroll in a City-provided health insurance plan, the maximum monthly benefit allowance will be based on the level of medical coverage selected (i.e., employee only, employee plus, or family). For 2025, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below:
Employee only coverage: Up to $789.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,574.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Employee family coverage: Up to $2,054.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Active employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, will receive a monthly taxable cash amount of $1,016.58 less any applicable health, dental, and vision premiums. This taxable cash amount is inclusive of the benefit allowances listed above, not in addition to those amounts.
Active employees hired or re-hired on or after January 1, 2011, who are not enrolled in a City- provided health insurance plan, will receive a monthly taxable cash amount of $369.06 less any applicable dental and vision premiums. This amount is equal to half of the employee only rate for the lowest cost CalPERS’ health insurance plan available to City employees who reside in Santa Clarita. For 2025, this plan is Blue Shield Trio HMO.
Benefit allowances and taxable cash will be pro-rated for employees who are part-time, benefitted, regular employees based on their work hours and leave accrual hours used per pay period.
The maximum benefit allowances may be adjusted based on changes to health, dental, and vision plans. Changes to future benefit allowances for active employees will be subject to City Council approval.
SECTION 4. Effective January 1, 2025, the retiree health care contribution for City Council members and regular employees, both unrepresented and SEIU, hired prior to January 1, 2008, and retiring from the City before January 1, 2012, will be a monthly medical benefit up to $1,428.80. Effective January 1, 2025, the retiree health care contribution for City Council members and regular employees, hired prior to January 1, 2008, and retiring from the City on or after January 1, 2012, will be a monthly medical benefit up to the employee plus one dependent rate for the lowest cost health insurance plan offered by CalPERS. For 2025, this plan is Health Net Salud Y Mas HMO. This monthly maximum rate will be $1,428.80 effective January 1, 2025. This maximum amount includes the minimum employer health premium contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Retirees include City Council members, regular unrepresented employees, and regular employees covered by the SEIU who left in good standing from the City and retired from CalPERS within 120 days of leaving the City.
The actual amounts for each individual retiree are based on the costs of the City-provided health insurance plan selected by the retiree, any applicable vesting schedules, and any applicable provisions in the SEIU Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The surviving spouses or other dependents of retirees are only eligible for the CalPERS minimum contribution. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2008 are only eligible for the CalPERS minimum contribution. Changes to future retiree healthcare contributions will be subject to City Council approval.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby establishes a Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program for all regular unrepresented employees. The City Manager is authorized to execute the documents necessary to create and administer the program with Mission Square.
The RHS program will include all regular unrepresented employees, the employee’s mandatory contribution, and the overall program provisions.
Benefits for all SEIU-represented regular employees are detailed in the current MOU and any applicable side letter agreements.
SECTION 6. All prior resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2024. ______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
DATE:__________________________
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk, of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 24 - was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 518 Office Assistant $25.18 $26.44 $27.76 $29.15 $30.6018 Mail Clerk $25.18 $26.44 $27.76 $29.15 $30.6018 Preschool Teacher $25.18 $26.44 $27.76 $29.15 $30.6022 Office Specialist $27.79 $29.18 $30.64 $32.17 $33.7823 Account Clerk $28.49 $29.91 $31.41 $32.98 $34.6323 Animal Care Specialist $28.49 $29.91 $31.41 $32.98 $34.6323 Library Assistant $28.49 $29.91 $31.41 $32.98 $34.6323 Program Specialist $28.49 $29.91 $31.41 $32.98 $34.6324 Graffiti Worker $29.20 $30.66 $32.19 $33.80 $35.4926 Administrative Assistant $30.68 $32.21 $33.82 $35.51 $37.2927 Graffiti Specialist $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.2227 Mail Services Specialist $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.2228 Permit Specialist $32.23 $33.84 $35.53 $37.31 $39.1828 Planning Technician $32.23 $33.84 $35.53 $37.31 $39.1829 General Accounting Specialist $33.04 $34.69 $36.42 $38.24 $40.1632 Buyer $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2432 Executive Administrative Assistant $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2432 Human Resources Technician $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2432 Payroll Technician $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2432 Project Technician $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2434 Arts and Events Coordinator $37.38 $39.25 $41.21 $43.27 $45.43 City of Santa ClaritaClassification Plan and Salary ScheduleEffective January 1, 2025Classifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented PositionsPayGradeClassification TitleHourly Salaries Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 534 Graffiti Coordinator $37.38 $39.25 $41.21 $43.27 $45.4334 Recreation and Community Services Coordinator $37.38 $39.25 $41.21 $43.27 $45.4336 Assistant Planner I $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Circulation Supervisor $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Deputy City Clerk $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Engineering Technician $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Executive Office Administrator $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Librarian $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Traffic Signal Technician $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7338 Environmental Field Specialist $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.1538 Information Technology Specialist $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.1538 Landscape Maintenance Specialist $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.1538 Supervisor $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.1539 Administrative Analyst $42.29 $44.40 $46.62 $48.96 $51.4039 Communications Specialist $42.29 $44.40 $46.62 $48.96 $51.4039 Tree Specialist $42.29 $44.40 $46.62 $48.96 $51.4040 GIS Technician $43.35 $45.51 $47.79 $50.18 $52.6942 Arts and Events Supervisor $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Assistant Planner II $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Project Development Coordinator $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Recreation and Community Services Supervisor $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Senior Building Inspector $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Senior Code Enforcement Officer $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Senior Librarian $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.36 Classification TitleHourly SalariesClassifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented PositionsPayGrade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 542 Supervising Public Works Inspector $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Supervising Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Traffic Signal Specialist $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3645 Acquisition Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Arts and Events Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Assistant Engineer $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Financial Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Human Resources Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Information Technology Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Landscape Maintenance Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Library Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Management Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Parks Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Project Manager $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Recreation and Community Services Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Stormwater Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Supervising Building Inspector $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Transit Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Transportation Planning Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Urban Forestry Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6147 Associate Planner $51.53 $54.10 $56.81 $59.65 $62.6347 Economic Development Associate $51.53 $54.10 $56.81 $59.65 $62.6349 Senior Management Analyst $54.13 $56.84 $59.68 $62.67 $65.80 Classifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented PositionsPayGradeClassification TitleHourly Salaries Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 550 Associate Engineer $55.49 $58.26 $61.17 $64.23 $67.4550 Senior Project Manager $55.49 $58.26 $61.17 $64.23 $67.4550 Senior Information Technology Analyst $55.49 $58.26 $61.17 $64.23 $67.4551 City Clerk $56.87 $59.72 $62.70 $65.84 $69.1351 Senior Financial Analyst $56.87 $59.72 $62.70 $65.84 $69.1351 Senior Human Resources Analyst $56.87 $59.72 $62.70 $65.84 $69.1351 Senior Planner $56.87 $59.72 $62.70 $65.84 $69.1352 Engineer $58.30 $61.21 $64.27 $67.49 $70.8653 Environmental Administrator $59.75 $62.74 $65.88 $69.17 $72.6353 Payroll Administrator $59.75 $62.74 $65.88 $69.17 $72.6353 Purchasing and Contracts Administrator $59.75 $62.74 $65.88 $69.17 $72.6356 Finance Administrator $64.35 $67.57 $70.94 $74.49 $78.2256 Senior Engineer $64.35 $67.57 $70.94 $74.49 $78.2256 Senior Traffic Engineer $64.35 $67.57 $70.94 $74.49 $78.2256 Traffic Signal System Administrator $64.35 $67.57 $70.94 $74.49 $78.2257 Intergovernmental Relations Officer $65.96 $69.25 $72.72 $76.35 $80.1761 Arts and Events Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Communications Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Community Preservation Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Environmental Services Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 General Services Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Parks Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Parks Planning and Open Space Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Planning Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.49 Classifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented PositionsPayGradeClassification TitleHourly Salaries Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 561 Recreation and Community Services Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Special Districts Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4962 Assistant City Engineer $74.62 $78.36 $82.27 $86.39 $90.7162 City Building Official $74.62 $78.36 $82.27 $86.39 $90.7163 Assistant to the City Manager $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9763 City Librarian $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9763 Finance Manager $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9763 Human Resources Manager $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9763 Transit Manager $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9765 Information Services Manager $80.36 $84.38 $88.60 $93.03 $97.6870 City Engineer $90.92 $95.47 $100.24 $105.25 $110.5174 Director of Administrative Services $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Community Development $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Economic Development $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Human Resources and Library Services $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Neighborhood Services $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Recreation and Community Services $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9978 Director of Public Works $110.78 $116.32 $122.14 $128.24 $134.6579 Assistant City Manager $113.55 $119.23 $125.19 $131.45 $138.021Office Assistant: Yrated salary $32.83/hour PayGradeClassification TitleHourly SalariesClassifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented Positions City ManagerCity CouncilmemberStep 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5124 General Maintenance Worker $29.20 $30.66 $32.19 $33.80 $35.49124 Groundskeeper I $29.20 $30.66 $32.19 $33.80 $35.49127 Aquatics Specialist $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.22127 General Maintenance Specialist $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.22127 Groundskeeper II $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.22127 Street Maintenance Worker $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.22127 Tree Trimmer $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.22133 Building Inspector I $36.47 $38.29 $40.20 $42.21 $44.32133 Code Enforcement Officer I $36.47 $38.29 $40.20 $42.21 $44.32137 Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $40.25 $42.26 $44.38 $46.60 $48.93138 Building Inspector II $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.15138 Code Enforcement Officer II $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.15138 Public Works Inspector $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.15VMT Vehicle Maintenance Technician $33.53 $35.21 $36.97 $38.81 $40.76 $173.69/hour per resolutionClassifications and SalariesSEIU Represented Positions$2,444.69/ month per resolutionPayGradeClassification TitleHourly SalariesClassification TitleSalariesClassifications and SalariesCity Manager and City Councilmember Step 1 Step 2 Step 3AP01 PTS Assistant Pool Manager$23.99 $24.71 n/aCA07 PTS Camp Assistant Director$18.68 $19.24 $19.82CC08 PTS Camp Counselor$16.87 n/a n/aCD09 PTS Camp Director$20.82 $21.44 $22.09CG18 PTS Crossing Guard$22.50 n/a n/aCG19 PTS Crossing Guard Lead$24.18 n/a n/aIA10 PTS Inclusion Aide I$17.38 $17.90 $18.44IA11 PTS Inclusion Aide II$18.68 $19.24 $19.82IA12 PTS Inclusion Aide III$20.82 $21.44 $22.09IN20 PTS InternGraduate LevelIN21 PTS InternUndergrad LevelLA01 PTS Library Aide I$17.38 $17.90 $18.44LA02 PTS Library Aide II$18.68 $19.24 $19.82LG02 PTS Lifeguard I$18.94 $19.51 n/aLG03 PTS Lifeguard II$20.21 $20.82 n/aLG04 PTS Lifeguard III$22.73 $23.42 n/aRO06 PTS Lifeguard Candidate$16.50 n/a n/aMW22 PTS Maintenance Worker I$18.31 n/a n/aMW23 PTS Maintenance Worker II$21.44 n/a n/aOA24 PTS Office / Administrative SupportOC28 PTS Office ClerkPM05 PTS Pool Manager$27.79 $28.62 n/aPT13 PTS Preschool Teacher$23.94 $24.66 $25.40Range from $16.50 to $20.21Range from $20.35 to $54.10Range from $25.77 to $30.92Range from $19.31 to $24.46Classifications and SalariesPart Time, Temporary, Seasonal (PTS) PositionsHourly SalariesClassCodeClassification Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3PT14 PTS Preschool Teachers Aide$17.38 $17.90 $18.44RL15 PTS Recreation Leader I$17.38 $17.90 $18.44RL16 PTS Recreation Leader II$18.68 $19.24 $19.82RL17 PTS Recreation Leader III$20.82 $21.44 $22.09SA27 PTS Sports Attendant$16.87 n/a n/aSU26 PTS Youth Employment Services$16.87 n/a n/aClassCodeClassification TitleHourly SalariesClassifications and SalariesPart Time, Temporary, Seasonal (PTS) Positions