FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Chief Human Resources Officer – Linda Le
SUBJECT: CalPERS Comprehensive Salary Schematic
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the single salary schedule in compliance with the requirements of CalPERS to incorporate the addition of the Security Guard
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving a comprehensive salary schematic for all full-time and part- time employees in accordance with CalPERS guidelines.
BACKGROUND:
Resolution No. 2023 -103 delegated the authority to the City Manager to approve the recommended new job classification and respective job descriptions as presented in the Mid-Cycle Budget. On June 20, 2023, the creation of the Security Guard classification was approved as part of the Mid-Cycle Budget.
DISCUSSION:
A Comprehensive Salary Schematic (“Schedule”) for the City of Santa Maria is created and presented in accordance with CalPERS regulations intended to ensure consistency when reporting compensation for City employees. The Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL) Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) requires pay amounts to be paid pursuant to publicly available pay schedules. The Schedule includes pay rate information for all full-time and part -time employees. The Schedule enhances the disclosure and transparency of public employee compensation by requiring that the pay rates be listed on a single-pay schedule as per CalPERS’ requirements. The Schedule (Attachment A) incorporates the change reflected to the Security Guard classification. Upon adoption of the Resolution by the City Council, the Schedule will b e posted on the City of Santa Maria’s website.
2 Alternative(s)
A decision by the City Council to not approve the compensation schedule would result in being out of compliance with CalPERS.
Fiscal Considerations
None.
Impact to the Community
The requested schedule change will enhance service to the community and maintain compliance with CalPERS.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – FT_PT_LS_Comprehensive Salary Schematic