RESOLUTION 25- ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULES
AND PROVIDING CHANGES TO BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEES
AND RETIREES 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, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The attached Classification Plan and Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2026, 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 th an 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, 2026, as follows:
(A) The starting salary for the salary range for PTS Office Clerk will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.90 per hour, with a maximum salary of $21.00 per hour
(B) The hourly salary for PTS Lifeguard Candidate will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.90 per hour.
SECTION 3. Effective January 1, 2026, 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 2026, 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 $1,686.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
• Employee family coverage: Up to $2,200.00 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 2026, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below:
• Employee only coverage: Up to $845.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
• Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,686.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
• Employee family coverage: Up to $2,200.00 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 $426.28 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 2026, 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, 2026, 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 $1,480.22. Effective January 1, 2026, 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 2026, this plan is Health Net Salud Y Mas HMO. This monthly maximum rate will be $1,480.22 effective January 1, 2026. 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. 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. All prior resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December 2025.
______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________________________
CITY CLERK
DATE:__________________________
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk, of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 25 - was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9
th day of December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
18 Office Assistant 1
$26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80
18 Mail Clerk $26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80
18 Preschool Teacher $26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80 23 Account Clerk $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98
23 Animal Care Specialist $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 23 Library Assistant $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 23 Program Specialist $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 24 Graffiti Worker $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88
26 Administrative Assistant $31.87 $33.47 $35.14 $36.90 $38.74 27 Graffiti Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 27 Mail Services Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 28 Permit Specialist $33.49 $35.16 $36.92 $38.77 $40.70 28 Planning Technician $33.49 $35.16 $36.92 $38.77 $40.70 29 General Accounting Specialist $34.32 $36.04 $37.84 $39.74 $41.72 32 Buyer $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93
32 Executive Administrative Assistant $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Human Resources Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Payroll Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Project Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 34 Arts and Events Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 $44.96 $47.20 34 Graffiti Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 $44.96 $47.20 City of Santa Clarita
Classification Plan and Salary Schedule
Effective January 1, 2026
Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Pay
Grade Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
34 Recreation and Community Services Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 $44.96 $47.20 36 Assistant Planner I $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Circulation Supervisor $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Deputy City Clerk $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Engineering Technician $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Executive Office Administrator $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Librarian $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59
36 Museum Curator $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59
36 Traffic Signal Technician $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 38 Environmental Field Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Information Technology Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Landscape Maintenance Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Supervisor $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11
39 Administrative Analyst $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41 39 Communications Specialist $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41 39 Tree Specialist $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41
40 GIS Technician $45.04 $47.29 $49.65 $52.14 $54.74
42 Arts and Events Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Assistant Planner II $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Museum Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Project Development Coordinator $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Recreation and Community Services Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Senior Building Inspector $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Senior Code Enforcement Officer $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 Pay
Grade Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
42 Senior Librarian $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51
42 Supervising Public Works Inspector $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Supervising Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Traffic Signal Specialist $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 45 Acquisition Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94
45 Arts and Events Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Assistant Engineer $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Financial Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Human Resources Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Information Technology Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Landscape Maintenance Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Library Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Management Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Museum and Archives Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Parks Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Project Manager $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94
45 Recreation and Community Services Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Stormwater Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Supervising Building Inspector $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Transit Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94
45 Transportation Planning Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Urban Forestry Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 47 Associate Planner $53.53 $56.21 $59.02 $61.97 $65.07 Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Pay
Grade Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
47 Economic Development Associate $53.53 $56.21 $59.02 $61.97 $65.07 49 Senior Management Analyst $56.25 $59.06 $62.01 $65.11 $68.37 50 Associate Engineer $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 50 Senior Project Manager $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 50 Senior Information Technology Analyst $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 51 City Clerk $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83
51 Senior Financial Analyst $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83 51 Senior Human Resources Analyst $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83 51 Senior Planner $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83
52 Engineer $60.57 $63.60 $66.78 $70.12 $73.62
53 Environmental Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 53 Payroll Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 53 Purchasing and Contracts Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 56 Finance Administrator $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 56 Senior Engineer $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27
56 Senior Traffic Engineer $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 56 Traffic Signal System Administrator $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 57 Intergovernmental Relations Officer $68.53 $71.96 $75.55 $79.33 $83.30 61 Arts and Events Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Communications Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Community Preservation Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Community Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Economic Development Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Environmental Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Pay
Grade Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
61 Facilities Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 General Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Parks Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95
61 Parks Planning and Open Space Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Planning Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95
61 Recreation and Community Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Special Districts Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 62 Assistant City Engineer $77.53 $81.41 $85.48 $89.76 $94.24 62 City Building Official $77.53 $81.41 $85.48 $89.76 $94.24 63 Assistant to the City Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 63 City Librarian $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60
63 Finance Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60
63 Human Resources Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 63 Transit Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60
65 Information Services Manager $83.50 $87.67 $92.05 $96.66 $101.49 70 City Engineer $94.47 $99.19 $104.15 $109.36 $114.83
74 Director of Administrative Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Community Development $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Economic Development $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Human Resources and Library Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Neighborhood Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Recreation and Community Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 78 Director of Public Works $115.10 $120.86 $126.90 $133.24 $139.91 79 Assistant City Manager $117.98 $123.88 $130.07 $136.57 $143.40 1 Office Assistant: Y-rated salary $32.83/hour
Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Pay
Grade
City Manager
City Councilmember
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
124 General Maintenance Worker $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88 124 Groundskeeper I $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88
127 Aquatics Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 General Maintenance Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Groundskeeper II $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Street Maintenance Worker $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Tree Trimmer $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71
133 Building Inspector I $37.89 $39.78 $41.77 $43.86 $46.05 133 Code Enforcement Officer I $37.89 $39.78 $41.77 $43.86 $46.05 137 Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $41.82 $43.91 $46.11 $48.41 $50.83 138 Building Inspector II $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 138 Code Enforcement Officer II $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 138 Public Works Inspector $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 VMT Vehicle Maintenance Technician $34.84 $36.58 $38.41 $40.33 $42.34 Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Classification Title Salaries
Classifications and Salaries - City Manager and City Councilmember $189.49/hour per resolution
Classifications and Salaries - SEIU Represented Positions $2,444.69/ month per resolution
Pay
Grade
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
AP01 PTS Assistant Pool Manager $24.93 $25.68 n/a
CA07 PTS Camp Assistant Director $19.41 $19.99 $20.59
CC08 PTS Camp Counselor $17.53 n/a n/a
CD09 PTS Camp Director $21.63 $22.28 $22.95
CG18 PTS Crossing Guard $23.38 n/a n/a
CG19 PTS Crossing Guard Lead $25.12 n/a n/a
IA10 PTS Inclusion Aide I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16
IA11 PTS Inclusion Aide II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59
IA12 PTS Inclusion Aide III $21.63 $22.28 $22.95
IN20 PTS Intern - Graduate Level
IN21 PTS Intern - Undergrad Level
LA01 PTS Library Aide I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16
LA02 PTS Library Aide II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59
LG02 PTS Lifeguard I $19.68 $20.27 n/a
LG03 PTS Lifeguard II $21.00 $21.63 n/a
LG04 PTS Lifeguard III $23.62 $24.33 n/a
RO06 PTS Lifeguard Candidate $16.90 n/a n/a
MW22 PTS Maintenance Worker I $19.02 n/a n/a
MW23 PTS Maintenance Worker II $22.28 n/a n/a
OA24 PTS Office / Administrative Support
OC28 PTS Office Clerk
PM05 PTS Pool Manager $28.87 $29.74 n/a
PT13 PTS Preschool Teacher $24.87 $25.62 $26.39
Class
Code Classification Title
Range from $16.90 to $21.00
Range from $21.14 to $56.21
Range from $26.78 to $32.13
Range from $20.06 to $25.41
Classifications and Salaries - Part Time, Temporary, Seasonal (PTS) Positions Hourly Salaries
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
PT14 PTS Preschool Teacher's Aide $18.06 $18.60 $19.16
RL15 PTS Recreation Leader I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16
RL16 PTS Recreation Leader II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59
RL17 PTS Recreation Leader III $21.63 $22.28 $22.95
SA27 PTS Sports Attendant $17.53 n/a n/a
SU26 PTS Youth Employment Services $17.53 n/a n/a
Class
Code Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Classifications and Salaries - Part Time, Temporary, Seasonal (PTS) Positions